You two carried me through that war. Now I need you to carry me just a little bit further. If you can.

Tracy ,'The Message'


Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Steph L. - May 14, 2013 10:15:44 am PDT #137 of 30002
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Crazytown sucks.


Sean K - May 14, 2013 11:04:12 am PDT #138 of 30002
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

sj, I really just don't even know what to say, other than that you're one of the best people I know, and you and TCG are very good for each other. Those two facts should be obvious to anyone who knows you, and is except for this bizzarre exception.


Trudy Booth - May 14, 2013 11:18:39 am PDT #139 of 30002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

I suspect she's the Lord Mayor of Crazytown, actually.


sj - May 14, 2013 11:20:33 am PDT #140 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Kate, to be fair to TCG, he had just gotten his degree when I met him, and he deserves most of the credit for the change in his work circumstance. I was just there to encourage him and edit his resume and cover letter.

Thanks, Sean. The general opinion among people that know us is that we're a very good match for each other.


Steph L. - May 14, 2013 11:20:41 am PDT #141 of 30002
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Seriously, you guys, Crazytown sucks. It doesn't even have a Dunkin Donuts, and the only bar closes at 11 p.m.


Laura - May 14, 2013 11:41:27 am PDT #142 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

and he deserves most of the credit for the change in his work circumstance. I was just there to encourage him and edit his resume and cover letter.

I'd bet anything that TCG values your support more than you indicate here. I've no doubt he considers you an equal partner in life.

To share the in-law crazy, my first MIL was a member of crazy town too. When she came to our wedding and met my mother for the first time she literally said to her, "we both know that your daughter is getting the better deal here." How my dear mother managed to not slug her is beyond me, but she was polite. She used to say such charming things as, a son is a son till he takes a wife. She never did warm up to me. I can't say it bothered me, but it confused me because he always put me on a pedestal. Then again, that was likely the problem.

My current in-laws all adore me, as I do them, so there is that.

I know you know this, sj, but really only TCG matters. I hope you can find a way to insulate yourself.

And always remember I am here if you need an alibi.


Kate P. - May 14, 2013 12:21:28 pm PDT #143 of 30002
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

and he deserves most of the credit for the change in his work circumstance. I was just there to encourage him and edit his resume and cover letter.

I'd bet anything that TCG values your support more than you indicate here. I've no doubt he considers you an equal partner in life.

Yes, that's what I was trying to say. sj, of course he deserves credit for improving his job situation -- no doubt about it. But it sure helps that he had you by his side, for all kinds of reasons: emotional support, encouragement, someone to share hopes and dreams with (and editing his resume & cover letter, too!). Having you in his life is a GOOD thing for him. You are NOT the burden his mother is making you out to be.


sj - May 14, 2013 1:21:34 pm PDT #144 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Thanks, everyone. I don't know what people do who don't have buffistas in their life.


beekaytee - May 14, 2013 1:31:16 pm PDT #145 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant

Seriously.

My compromise for today was to just disconnect from everything.

One of the walkers just picked Cagney up to go to the photo shoot without me. It was good of him to pick the little guy up so I don't have to deal with co-worker I really don't want to deal with.

The owner sent me a nice message about how indispensible I am to her and the company...so that was nice. And I could hear her voice in the apology from co-worker.

With everything else going on in my life, I feel as if there is no light on my path. No where to go.

Then, a 'helpful' neighbor came by, exclaimed "Oh my GOD, you look awful! Are you sick?" and then proceeded to ask me if she could have the flower pots in my yard...because her daughter is moving in with her boyfriend and 'they don't have anything.'

I can just imagine the daughter being psyched that her mother pilfered flowerpots from a neighbor's yard! I had to say no _three_ times.

I swear. Everyone has lost their damn minds.


WindSparrow - May 14, 2013 1:34:13 pm PDT #146 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

I don't know what people do who don't have buffistas in their life.

They get end up seeking to fill the void in their lives by going to vampire bordellos to get suck jobs. Or they spend a lot more money than we do on therapists. Or they become bitter and angry and project their issues onto others.