My sister is divorced with 3 kids. She struggles to make ends meet and often has a hard time paying all of her bills and filling her oil tank in the winter. She is now emailing me about the vacations she plans to take her kids on this summer. I know that I can't really say what people spend their money on - but it is so hard to sit back and watch someone make really DUMB irresponsible financial decisions. Sigh.
I understand your frustration. She is probably trying to give her children some positive memories. Vacations are necessary, and will mean the world to the kids. Just remember they are only young once. On that note, I hope she is taking a financially responsible vacation. Like camping.
My sister is divorced with 3 kids. She struggles to make ends meet and often has a hard time paying all of her bills and filling her oil tank in the winter. She is now emailing me about the vacations she plans to take her kids on this summer. I know that I can't really say what people spend their money on - but it is so hard to sit back and watch someone make really DUMB irresponsible financial decisions. Sigh.
I understand your frustration. She is probably trying to give her children some positive memories. Vacations are necessary, and will mean the world to the kids. Just remember they are only young once. On that note, I hope she is taking a financially responsible vacation. Like camping.
Yeah - we'll see what she ends up doing. Part of the issue is that my ex-BIL takes the kids on a couple vacations a year. I think she wants to "compete."
I understand your frustration. She is probably trying to give her children some positive memories. Vacations are necessary, and will mean the world to the kids. Just remember they are only young once. On that note, I hope she is taking a financially responsible vacation. Like camping.
Yeah - we'll see what she ends up doing. Part of the issue is that my ex-BIL takes the kids on a couple vacations a year. I think she wants to "compete."
Oh that's tough! I can't imagine being in that situation. I'm sorry you're nieces and/or nephews are caught up in that.
I mean, I think she's pretty all the time, but some of her outfits scare me a little.
See, I don't think I'd ever seen her like this before, without a mask of outlandish makeup. Definitely pretty! I get that it's show business but her typical style is just a little too out there for me.
Random: I heard an attorney tell the judge during a motion session today that a witness was "out of the country, literally," and I had to wonder how else one could be out of the country? I am so GD sick of the misuse of that word, it's not even funny.
Post by onesweetworld on Apr 28, 2015 11:01:47 GMT -5
Oil change complete. Now to go pick up MH's high school transcript and then figure out what I want to make for dinner. I was supposed to be on Pinterest while I got my oil changed but GKU was better.
I just want to express how disappointed I was that I was alone in chat for like a hour last night. Why you no like me?!?!?!?
I've been so tired the last like... week that I've crashed so early I haven't had time to go into the chat since like the first time I tried it. I even think I should be able to 'talk' now too! Must drink coffee and stay up!
Post by bunnyfungo on Apr 28, 2015 11:15:37 GMT -5
Yes, if you're poor you should just never get to do anything fun or for yourself until you're not poor anymore. That sounds like a fantastic way to live.
Post by hydrangea1019 on Apr 28, 2015 11:22:49 GMT -5
@erin2021 I still have a cd holder full of CDs from high school. I can't get rid of it lol. They're the best!
I wish I was still in bed (even though it's 12:22 here). Today is going by so slow and they're calling for horrible weather. Of course it has to hit when it's time to go home...
Yes, if you're poor you should just never get to do anything fun or for yourself until you're not poor anymore. That sounds like a fantastic way to live.
/sarcasm
Point taken. I just struggle to sit back and watch someone go into CC debt to finance a Caribbean vacation. There can be a middle-ground.
Post by onesweetworld on Apr 28, 2015 12:16:54 GMT -5
I'm going home to make buffalo chicken bacon jalapeño Mac and cheese. I haven't decided if that's too many things in Mac and cheese or if it will be orgasmic
I dropped my car off at lunch for an oil change and walked out $1400 poorer. Needs one of the big maintenances and a new catalytic converter. I want to cry.
Hi everyone! I'm so tired today... my sleep schedule has been wacky and lately I can't fall asleep until well after midnight. But then I still have to get up early for work.
Also, I have to pee SO BAD. But I'm holding it until my lunch break so I can take my OPK.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Apr 28, 2015 12:45:01 GMT -5
Got a chicken cordon bleu sandwich for lunch and told myself that I was going to just eat half because I'm watching my weight. Well, I just watched myself eat the last bite. It was so good though.
Got a chicken cordon bleu sandwich for lunch and told myself that I was going to just eat half because I'm watching my weight. Well, I just watched myself eat the last bite. It was so good though.
I brought lunch to work, because financial responsibility and all of that grown up shiz. My car decided it wanted to drive by Zaxby's after seeing one of my clients; and then all of a sudden, I was elbow deep in a chicken sandwich and white cheddar bites. #donttellDH
Got a chicken cordon bleu sandwich for lunch and told myself that I was going to just eat half because I'm watching my weight. Well, I just watched myself eat the last bite. It was so good though.
I brought lunch to work, because financial responsibility and all of that grown up shiz. My car decided it wanted to drive by Zaxby's after seeing one of my clients; and then all of a sudden, I was elbow deep in a chicken sandwich and white cheddar bites. #donttellDH
I brought lunch to work, because financial responsibility and all of that grown up shiz. My car decided it wanted to drive by Zaxby's after seeing one of my clients; and then all of a sudden, I was elbow deep in a chicken sandwich and white cheddar bites. #donttellDH
Got a chicken cordon bleu sandwich for lunch and told myself that I was going to just eat half because I'm watching my weight. Well, I just watched myself eat the last bite. It was so good though.
I brought lunch to work, because financial responsibility and all of that grown up shiz. My car decided it wanted to drive by Zaxby's after seeing one of my clients; and then all of a sudden, I was elbow deep in a chicken sandwich and white cheddar bites. #donttellDH
H and I did the same thing today. So much better than what I would have had.
Post by shadesofgold on Apr 28, 2015 13:56:53 GMT -5
I'm having a housewarming party this weekend. I'm making my world famous sparkling white sangria, cupcakes, a cheese plate and hummus w/ veggies. We need another substantial app or two to keep people around and support the very potent drink. We are doing an open house from 2-10 pm, so I'd prefer to have things that were easily prepped in advance. What should I make?
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