This isn't exactly scandalous, but the only thing I can think of right now.
I base planning vacations around which sports teams/games we can go see while we are there. I've never done a beach vacation because I have no interest in that yet.
That's gross! DNW food that could survive the apocalypse! All the preservatives and ewww
Well, don't come crying at my door when the zombies have taken over and my pantry is still well stocked with Fudge Rounds, Zebra Cakes, and Swiss Cake Rolls.
I shot my first deer the day my husband proposed to me. I didn't lure it in, they came into a corn field. I also field dressed it and processed it myself. We had some amazing deer chili, venison jerky, and backstrap to chow on. I'm also one of those creepy hunters that has the deer hide in our house. And I'm pretty sure I have the shell casing and bullet somewhere too. Lol.
I also have a compound bow and arrows. Those are WAY tough to shoot...more so than a gun. You have to take into consideration the distance you are from the target, the wind, and other factors.
I love Little Debbie snacks, but I stay away because of the crap in them.
My husband and I had a teeny tiny wedding and spent maybe $1,000 on the entire shin-dig. I cared more about being married to him before he deployed than a big, frilly wedding.
That's gross! DNW food that could survive the apocalypse! All the preservatives and ewww
Well, don't come crying at my door when the zombies have taken over and my pantry is still well stocked with Fudge Rounds, Zebra Cakes, and Swiss Cake Rolls.
This makes me think of the movie Zombieland and the constant search for Twinkies.
May not be unpopular, but I think there should be some sort of testing or mini certification required for people who wish to homeschool their kids.
Too many acquaintances of mine are homeschooling, yet, I know what kind of students they were and holy crapola, If you can't understand basic algebra, how can you teach it to your kids?
(there are some perfectly capable home school families out there, too, but some. woah)
As a homeschooler I disagree with this. But I agree that the parent needs to come up with a way to properly teach it. I know two families one is very good at math the other very good at science (both upper level high school) so they get together once a week and trade knowledge give the kids work blah blah. There is also lots of courses for homeschoolers that have a video instructor. One family I know does video instructor (again high school level work) and then has a tutor come once a week so the kid gets all of his questions answered and his work is check by a pro.
Also, homeschoolers are required to do all state testing that public school students do. On top of that in most states (mine is like this) if anyone ever decided to turn me into CPS for negligent homeschooling the burden of proof is on me! Basically guilty till I prove myself innocent.
I have another one: "Artwork" that is just cutesy/inspirational sayings are annoying. We have one in the nursery (Shakespeare quote), and I don't mind one here or there (like, maybe 1 or 2 per house). But what is up with every room being decorated in words now? "Live, Laugh, Love", "FAMILY" in big letters, the word "KEYS" to hang your keys on, anything in vinyl stick on letters on the wall...
I had to take down over 30 of these when I moved into my house! I was terrible!
You do realize you're contradicting yourself in the same post, right?
It's not about taking a picture "next to a dead animal". It's about be proud of the work it took to make the kill, and provide the meat. In all the pictures DH takes, he makes sure there's not a lot of visible blood (if possible) and the tongue is always placed back in the mouth. I feel like most hunters try to follow that etiquette.
If you fully understood the "hunting culture" like you say you do, you wouldn't be so confused. I'm not saying it shouldn't still weird you out, because I'm not fond of being near dead animals either, but you're mostly missing the point.
I'll clarify: I've lived in a community which revolves around hunting. I understand hunting, I understand the culture surrounding it. Hunting does not equal mounting dead animals on your wall. It's shooting animals as a way to provide meat for your family. Therefore, I can say I understand the hunting culture and still say that I don't understand why people want a trophy of what they've killed. Not every hunter mounts their trophies.
And no, most hunters don't try to follow that etiquette at least in my experience. I've seen enough pictures on Facebook of dead animals covered in blood, with their tongues out, to last me a lifetime. I still don't understand how posting a picture or mounting a head on a wall shows how proud you are of your work. How could you be more proud of an animal head, than you are of providing food for your family? That's not about being proud, it's about showing off the kill. And, even though I lived around tons of people that hunted, I still don't understand how it's "that difficult". A hunter is fully clothed in camo, down to the facepaint, sometimes they're hiding up in the trees, they're calling animals in by using devices that mimic mating calls, and then they use a gun or bow and arrow to shoot them. I don't think that requires a whole lot of skill, to be honest.
I can't stress enough how much you're over simplifying hunting in general. You're also not taking into consideration the fact that I said actual hunting in my OP. I'll agree that people do take the easy routes, and to me that's not actual hunting. It takes the sport away. But I stand by my statement that you very obviously know nothing at all about the actual sport of hunting and all that it entails, because done properly, it takes a lot of work, skill, and practice to be successful. And by your last post, it also sounds like you've never shot a bow, or a firearm for accuracy because that shits not easy either. I don't think your opinion is educated, that's all.
ETA: How is planting an entire plot of food, building stands, feeders, and maintaining a section of the woods year round not hard work? Every bit of that is done by hand and definitely takes time and physical effort. There's lots of maintenance that goes on in hunting year round, not just in season. If someone showed up at the beginning of deer season, not having done anything to prepare beforehand, I'm willing to bet they wouldn't be very successful.
"Foodie" I hate this term and refuse to acknowledge it. It's obnoxious, we all eat, so who cares.
Some people have a passion for food. The preparation, the aromas, the taste. Some don't. Call it what you want, but there is a distinguishable difference between the two.
Post by baileybaileybne on Mar 26, 2015 16:43:08 GMT -5
My UO is that I will not stop loving my dog once the baby arrives and that doesn't make me a crazy person. I don't dress him in clothes or let him sleep in my bed, but I chat to him and cuddle him. I have enough love to go around for the dog and the baby. Having a dog is a big responsibility and I will still owe him love and care after we add a new family member. My mum keeps saying "just you wait, once the baby comes you won't care about him like you do now" and that to me seems really awful so it's my goal not to take too much normalcy away from him.
That's not a crazy lady dog devotion thing, it's just caring about my family members, and he is one. He is! I know he's not a person but he has feelings and he's my responsibility.
I have another one: "Artwork" that is just cutesy/inspirational sayings are annoying. We have one in the nursery (Shakespeare quote), and I don't mind one here or there (like, maybe 1 or 2 per house). But what is up with every room being decorated in words now? "Live, Laugh, Love", "FAMILY" in big letters, the word "KEYS" to hang your keys on, anything in vinyl stick on letters on the wall...
I had to take down over 30 of these when I moved into my house! I was terrible!
Oh yes! Like a sign in the kitchen that says Eat. Yep. And one in the bedroom that says Dream. So unnecessary.
I hate chevron, especially in nurseries. It was really faddish when i was pregnant with DD 2 years ago. Most of the world moved on to other patterns since then but its still very common in nursery decor. I customized my nursery art to avoid it and it is minimally used in the bunting banner i bought, but that is it.
I hate having baggers at grocery stores. I don't think they move much faster than doing it on your own and they seem to always be inept teenagers that don't really care about their jobs.
My UO is that I will not stop loving my dog once the baby arrives and that doesn't make me a crazy person. I don't dress him in clothes or let him sleep in my bed, but I chat to him and cuddle him. I have enough love to go around for the dog and the baby. Having a dog is a big responsibility and I will still owe him love and care after we add a new family member. My mum keeps saying "just you wait, once the baby comes you won't care about him like you do now" and that to me seems really awful so it's my goal not to take too much normalcy away from him.
That's not a crazy lady dog devotion thing, it's just caring about my family members, and he is one. He is! I know he's not a person but he has feelings and he's my responsibility.
I think that is actually a popular opinion among people who have dogs. Most of them don't stop acting lovie towards their dogs, though their priorities may shift slightly (ie dog may have to wait until after baby's needs are met).
More often I see people not love their cats as much after having kids. I've seen that happen to a few families. They don't get rid of the cats, but they just don't give a shit about them anymore.
Also, not being snarky, but you have no idea how you'll really feel after DB arrives! Keep us updated
Post by sidneyvicious on Mar 26, 2015 17:44:26 GMT -5
I had an expensive wedding, and I don't regret it for a second. My memories are priceless, and my pictures are magazine-quality gorgeous. I have them all over my house, my Facebook, and my office. It's almost one year later, and even today I had someone randomly email me and tell me they were thinking about how much fun my wedding was. Worth every fucking penny, if you ask me! It's not up to anyone to tell me whether it was something I could afford or not. Everyone has their own priorities in life. This was a big one for me.
I hate having baggers at grocery stores. I don't think they move much faster than doing it on your own and they seem to always be inept teenagers that don't really care about their jobs.
I worked for a grocery store in high school, and I was exactly what you described. I crushed more than one cake by putting groceries on top of it in the cart
However, I'd rather see inept teenagers, or anyone, really, in these jobs than a self-checkout machine. I hate it when machines replace people. Checkers get decent wages and benefits in a lot of places. Damn the man, keep the checkers!
I worked for a grocery store in high school, and I was exactly what you described. I crushed more than one cake by putting groceries on top of it in the cart
However, I'd rather see inept teenagers, or anyone, really, in these jobs than a self-checkout machine. I hate it when machines replace people. Checkers get decent wages and benefits in a lot of places. Damn the man, keep the checkers!
I love automatic check-outs! Especially when I'm in a hurry or only have a couple items. It's so much faster!
I had an expensive wedding, and I don't regret it for a second. My memories are priceless, and my pictures are magazine-quality gorgeous. I have them all over my house, my Facebook, and my office. It's almost one year later, and even today I had someone randomly email me and tell me they were thinking about how much fun my wedding was. Worth every fucking penny, if you ask me! It's not up to anyone to tell me whether it was something I could afford or not. Everyone has their own priorities in life. This was a big one for me.
Ooh, this reminded me of one of my UO's. I really dislike an over-abundance of family photos in a "formal" living room or dining room. One nice photo (or an arrangement of 2-3) is fine. But when I walk into a living room and every wall has a collage of photos of the family, I think it looks tacky. ESPECIALLY when it's just a married couple and they have frames of themselves on every side table, wall, etc... Get some art! Or just simplify things!
I'm not saying your house is like this, but it just reminded me. Also, I think spending a lot of money on a good photographer is one of the best things you can do for your wedding.
I worked for a grocery store in high school, and I was exactly what you described. I crushed more than one cake by putting groceries on top of it in the cart
However, I'd rather see inept teenagers, or anyone, really, in these jobs than a self-checkout machine. I hate it when machines replace people. Checkers get decent wages and benefits in a lot of places. Damn the man, keep the checkers!
I love automatic check-outs! Especially when I'm in a hurry or only have a couple items. It's so much faster!
I love them, too. Particularly when I only have a couple of things.
The last time i was in the self checkout lane, the guy in front of me was only buying one thing: A HUGE thing of cosmopolitan ice cream. He couldn't figure out how to work the scanner, and when he turned around to ask me he was SO obviously stoned out of his mind. I keep giggling when I think about that poor stoned guy, just wanted his huge tub of ice cream and couldn't work the machine...
I had an expensive wedding, and I don't regret it for a second. My memories are priceless, and my pictures are magazine-quality gorgeous. I have them all over my house, my Facebook, and my office. It's almost one year later, and even today I had someone randomly email me and tell me they were thinking about how much fun my wedding was. Worth every fucking penny, if you ask me! It's not up to anyone to tell me whether it was something I could afford or not. Everyone has their own priorities in life. This was a big one for me.
I'm also wondering what an expensive wedding actually is. Mine was $30K for 160 guests and that was considered below average because I did so much research, DIY and bargain hunting. I know people who spend $50K on 100 guests and to me that's expensive. I agree with the priceless memories.
I had an expensive wedding, and I don't regret it for a second. My memories are priceless, and my pictures are magazine-quality gorgeous. I have them all over my house, my Facebook, and my office. It's almost one year later, and even today I had someone randomly email me and tell me they were thinking about how much fun my wedding was. Worth every fucking penny, if you ask me! It's not up to anyone to tell me whether it was something I could afford or not. Everyone has their own priorities in life. This was a big one for me.
I'm also wondering what an expensive wedding actually is. Mine was $30K for 160 guests and that was considered below average because I did so much research, DIY and bargain hunting. I know people who spend $50K on 100 guests and to me that's expensive. I agree with the priceless memories.
I'm guessing our opinions would very greatly on that! I would say that among my friends anything more than 20k is "a lot". But most of them are social workers, baristas, etc (ie their household incomes are decently below 100k/year).... But personally I would consider closer to what you said to be "lavish" (50k and above).
I had an expensive wedding, and I don't regret it for a second. My memories are priceless, and my pictures are magazine-quality gorgeous. I have them all over my house, my Facebook, and my office. It's almost one year later, and even today I had someone randomly email me and tell me they were thinking about how much fun my wedding was. Worth every fucking penny, if you ask me! It's not up to anyone to tell me whether it was something I could afford or not. Everyone has their own priorities in life. This was a big one for me.
I completely agree! I loved everything about my wedding even though it was definitely way over what some would consider a reasonable budget. We had an incredible band, a beautiful setting and a wonderful time creating memories with friends and family. I don't regret one spending one penny. Now, my only caveat is that my parents & in laws were incredibly gracious and paid for a large portion of it... But even the money we spent personally on top of that was well worth it!
We also have lots of pictures of family all over our house... So I guess we are those people too! :-)
My wedding was "inexpensive" and paid by my husband and I. We still created a lot of amazing memories and I've had people tell us it was one of the most fun weddings they've ever been to. I don't think there's a correlation between cost and fun. I also think it's silly to go into debt to pay for a wedding. However, how other people spend their money is none of my business. However, I will side eye someone who is doing something extravagant just to show off.
My UO - I absolutely hate the term furbaby. I understand that people love their pets, but it's still different from a baby. It's up there with "preggo" for me.
I think that is actually a popular opinion among people who have dogs. Most of them don't stop acting lovie towards their dogs, though their priorities may shift slightly (ie dog may have to wait until after baby's needs are met).
More often I see people not love their cats as much after having kids. I've seen that happen to a few families. They don't get rid of the cats, but they just don't give a shit about them anymore.
Also, not being snarky, but you have no idea how you'll really feel after DB arrives! Keep us updated
Have you seen this? If you're a dog lover, be prepared to be super pissed off.
I think our hearts are big enough to make room to love a baby and continue loving our pets.
Good lord, that's the worst. I know I won't know for sure how I'll be until after LO arrives but the common decency in me at this point, I think, will prevent me from being so cruel as to wish I could drown my dog. It's not his fault. Sure he'll probably get less attention, just like siblings do when more kids turn up. But I won't be locking him out and ignoring his loneliness because I'm not that person. I'm determined not to be.
Post by Girlymama79 on Mar 26, 2015 19:24:49 GMT -5
My wedding was $10.
We got married at the courthouse. For us we decided we didn't actually care about the wedding and would much rather spend all our money on a honeymoon. It was amazballs. One day we rented an entire fishing boat to ourselves and did everything and anything we wanted to.
Eta: I don't actually care how much other people spend on their weddings. It just wasn't for us.
It's mean shit! I've been chased by geese before Girlymama79, they don't play nice
Most geese are mean I agree but there are some that are very nice and make good children's pets even. I wouldn't put up with a mean goose. If any of my chickens get mean they end up as dinner real fast.
Geese are the worst. I have a fear of birds but geese are tied with turkeys for my most hated. They're so mean!
An OTT wedding here would be between $30-50k. My dream wedding reception place had a $30k minimum. I think we spent $12-15k and it was perfect for us. I think its fascinating how weddings can vary around the world/country.
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