You're not her family, right? This is not your problem. (I can't imagine. As much as I'm thinking about applying for asylum this week, I can't imagine going to Casa Zmayhem all "Hey, got a couch I can borrow?") But of course, I can't just crash places anyway.) "I'm so sorry, but you're a smart person, you'll figure it out." I know Gavin deBecker says "No is a complete sentence." But most people do find that a bit harsh.
Yes. Men like sports. Men watch the action movie, they eat of the beef, and enjoy to look at the bosoms. A thousand years of avenging our wrongs and that's all you've learned?
Xander ,'End of Days'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
erikaj - Nov 06, 2014 1:47:28 pm PST #9873 of 30000
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Zenkitty - Nov 06, 2014 2:05:53 pm PST #9874 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Ugh, Maria, that sounds like bad news. You don't that drama and stress right now. Like who ever does.
I'm sorry, now isn't a good time for you to stay over.
I think Connie got the solution, there.
Ginger - Nov 06, 2014 2:09:27 pm PST #9875 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
It's too much to ask, Maria. You could offer to keep her stuff while she's looking. My usual response to impossible requests is, "I wish I could...." without giving any reasons.
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 2:34:02 pm PST #9876 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Not even doing that, Ginger.
Connie's words FTW. I just hope it doesn't end a friendship.
Connie Neil - Nov 06, 2014 2:37:18 pm PST #9877 of 30000
brillig
Miss Manners is my life coach.
meara - Nov 06, 2014 3:09:06 pm PST #9878 of 30000
Or if you're willing, give her a time limit. "You'd be welcome to stay this weekend to get away from it a bit but it just wouldn't work during the week"
Juliebird - Nov 06, 2014 3:17:17 pm PST #9879 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Talked to Mum, managed to dodge the bullet of Thanksgiving with the compromise that they'll probably visit beforehand. I'll slave away cleaning my apartment gladly rather than endure a 12 hour round trip that involves dealing with my older brother and possibly splurging money on a motel in case the tryptophan gets to me and I have to stay the night. I have to save my motel money up for Christmas, anyhow.
Cass - Nov 06, 2014 3:17:52 pm PST #9880 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Yeah, just, no, Maria. That won't end well. She might be pissed at your answer but another answer will add at least as much drama and probably way more.
Also, anyone who says "Americans eat artichokes wrong" can go to hell.
I intend to keep on doing it wrong.
Sue - Nov 06, 2014 3:28:20 pm PST #9881 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Ugh, Maria. I'm glad you said no.
American T-giving is 3rd Thursday of the month, yeah?
Sue - Nov 06, 2014 3:28:40 pm PST #9882 of 30000
hip deep in pie
-t, what were the upcoming food trends??