I am fascinated by pimple and cyst extractions and I spent 20 mins looking at Dr. Pimple Poppers Instagram account last night. So gross... yet so fascinating.
My confession is I started reading my moms trasy romance novels as a kid. Like 8-9 years old. I liked reading and I would always finish the books from the school library so quickly, so I would steal hers.
I was recently asked to recommend books for a 14 year old girl who is a precocious reader. I had nothing. As in, I can't remember what I read in early high school that wasn't for class, and my "this is appropriate for that age" filter is not functional. The mom knew I was an English professor and was sure I could help.
In high school I was into harry potter so that would be my recommendation. I cant remember the last time I read something that could be kid approved. Its either romance or murder with me...and now im starting to wonder what that says about me?... oh well.
My FFFC is today is my anniversary and we agreed not to get each other anything because we're taking a trip at the end of the month. He at least got me a card. I didn't even do that. I'm a terrible wife but will make it to him with an abundance of sex.
I can one-up you - last anniversary we, like you, agreed not to get each other anything. I followed the agreement. He got me a Tiffany ring (in place of the super cheap lead one he actually proposed with 4 years ago). YIKES.
Sometimes I think about telling him, but then I imagine this happening...
"Okay, so it all started with TheKnot. I was there awhile on P&E, which then just became E. Eventually, all the Snarky Brides left. Then SB grew and a war started between E and SB (but people wanted to mend that). I stayed neutral but followed a group to an offboard when management at TheKnot decided that we all sucked.
This happens a lot. I've been through at least five different waves of people leaving boards. So, I eventually moved the TheNest, then TheBump and that's when things got interesting......."
And I'll end with "I'm a moderator."
I'm reasonably certain he'd be like "wtf Joy."
EDIT: I'd also have to admit that all you people know me as Joy, which is 100% not even a little bit my real name.
I'm realizing that I tell my husband way more than most people do. I pretty much tell him everything. He knew the first day I was on the boards. It just comes up in our daily "how was your day? what did you do?" conversation.
Same here. He knows im on them, hears me talking on chat, and occasionally laughs at me but is good about it. He's glad I have a place to go and talk about this stuff with people who understand.
My husband would think it's weird because his internet usage is Facebook & Home Depot/Lowes/Amazon. (And probably porn, I'm sure.) I'd probably have to explain what a forum is. He's a MEGA NEWB.
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I'm realizing that I tell my husband way more than most people do. I pretty much tell him everything. He knew the first day I was on the boards. It just comes up in our daily "how was your day? what did you do?" conversation.
MH will say to me, So how are the girls?
If B said that to me, I would expect she be talking about my boobs.
And pippacricket, I totally thought that was you! If it's not a celebrity or a cartoon, I assume people's avatars are really them. Mind=blown. But... I still think you're glamorous as hell.
I'm the same way. Someone came into my work the other day selling make up. I bought some and told my husband right after. We are on a budget right now, but I just told him because it isn't worth hiding. He didn't care, he said it looked nice on me!
I don't feel like I HAVE to tell him everything, I just tell him because I don't see the point of hiding things from him. I'm sure there are things that have happened that I haven't told him, but it's just because I haven't thought to tell him.
Exactly. Also- I want to tell him things. When I get new clothing or new shoes I want to show him. He's my best friend- I get excited to tell him these things. Never once has he asked me if I should have really bought something or asked me to return anything.
My husband is my best friend, in every way. But I do not think it necessary to tell him about every penny I spend. That just seems ridiculous to me.
I keep money in an account that my husband can't access. He knows that it exists but doesn't know what's in it. (there's rarely more than 100). The reason for this is because he has screwed us over with impulse purchases multiple times. I only recently gave him his debit card back but i'm considering taking it away again. He tried to get me to agree to buying a case of beer from Belgium. He thinks its a good investment.
Exactly. Also- I want to tell him things. When I get new clothing or new shoes I want to show him. He's my best friend- I get excited to tell him these things. Never once has he asked me if I should have really bought something or asked me to return anything.
My husband is my best friend, in every way. But I do not think it necessary to tell him about every penny I spend. That just seems ridiculous to me.
I don't think the two are mutually exclusive. I was saying the I tell MH everything and I get excited to tell him stuff. I'm also a talker and sometimes don't know when to shut up. So he gets to hear about all the stupid boring little parts of my day. Just me I guess.
Lol! Yours was much better then mine! I just picture everyone as something similar to their avatar.
Every time this topic comes up, I feel so satisfied knowing that there are people in the world who imagine me as a rubber horse mask, or maybe as a woman wearing a rubber horse mask.
Also, re: your magical orgasm talent, you're probably my new hero.
post-45. Our world is so small the internet anonymity is murdering me.
But our world is the only reason I care much about internet anonymity. I don't want anyone in my department knowing that I'm trying. But I know what you mean. I told my first name to people on chat the other night. That information plus the state I live in plus the fact that I'm an English professor would already reveal my identity to anyone playing on google (the field makes it extra easy). But no worries, I'm sure I'll just tell you eventually.
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