FFFC biotches

[risscaboobs]

Oct 2, 2015 9:42:14 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:38:48 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

Like a sampler appetizer? Like applebees has?

I always eat all the hot wings.

  we get this size meal (called a mini at the restaurant) instead of this one  

Ahhh, gotcha.

[wanderingheart]

FFFC: I rarely get my hair cut because I hate the small talk. #firsthaircutintenmonths #adultingishard #donttalktomeplease

[frankenboom]

Oct 2, 2015 9:18:46 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:13:59 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Am I the only one who thinks it teaches your kid a bad lesson to lie about completing their work?

That being said, I don't have children, so who knows.

Personally I think a lot of the homework requirements for children are outrageous, especially seeing that most of the require parent involvement. It's hard enough fitting in spending time with your family with work, after school activities, and other life events filling up your schedule. Add in over an hour of homework and forget it. Then if the child has special needs, or is struggling with a subject, or if you have a single parent, it turns into an absolute nightmare. 

This. My Mom is a (fairly conservative) elementary school Principal. Even she says that the amount of homework given to kids is ridiculous. With standardized testing, teachers are often forced to give unreasonable amounts of work in order to check the box and fulfill requirements. It's shitty. If you're reading to your kid even a couple of days/nights a week (or reading with them), you're doing a good job. Put on top of that having your own full time job and/or other responsibilities and a book a night can be way too much.

Plus I happen to know that icaughtfire is an AMAZING mom and M is a good girl

[Ray]

Oct 2, 2015 9:33:16 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:30:16 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Yes. Talk to the school. I have no problem recognizing when expectations are genuinely not feasible.

I just wouldn't want to pass on the lesson that it's okay to say you did something if you didn't. Again, just me.

Not always possible for many reasons.  Some teachers don't share their emails. Some parents don't have access to emails. Planning periods doesn't line up with lunch breaks and a host of other reasons. I refuse to judge a parent based on a reading log.

There is a large proportion of parents at the school I work who don't have internet or even cell phones (very rural area). The majority of home/school communication is through paper notes. We are actually discouraged from sharing our emails with parents.

I would never judge a parent based on a reading log either. People are busy, many of the parents here don't value formal education highly (many students come from the native reserve where education, though not necessarily "western education" is emphasized), some simply are not present. I know its probably different in the states with all the school ranking, and standardized tests and stuff - just give my 0.02c

ironbaby, I don't think its just you that would think explicitly teaching your kids to "cheat" on their hwk is ok. But I don't think that's whats going on re: icaughtfire's situation. - which I see you've already addressed.

[risscaboobs]

Oct 2, 2015 9:47:29 GMT -5 wanderingheart said:

FFFC: I rarely get my hair cut because I hate the small talk. #firsthaircutintenmonths #adultingishard #donttalktomeplease

I do this because lazy.

[mrsjene]

Oct 2, 2015 9:47:29 GMT -5 wanderingheart said:

FFFC: I rarely get my hair cut because I hate the small talk. #firsthaircutintenmonths #adultingishard #donttalktomeplease

I HATE small talk but I LURVE talking to my stylist. We just gossip. He's known me since I was 18. 

[pinkcat]

I really don't like when someone adds the phrase "but that's just me" when they are telling me about how they do something or their opinion on something. It almost always comes across as "I completely disagree with what you are doing and think my way is much better, and I think you are wrong." I don't think there are many ways to say "but that's just me" without coming across as very condescending.

ironbaby,this isn't directed specifically at you, I just saw that you used this phrase above and it reminded me of how annoyed generally I get when someone says it to me.

[Ray]

Oct 2, 2015 9:59:49 GMT -5 ****** said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:18:12 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

This is just sad to me. Not even receiving?? Wut? Does he not do it right?

its not that it doesn't feel good. But I'm too self conscious during that I can't relax and enjoy it. That may be the best way to describe it. My personal issues, I guess. So, I don't enjoy it.

This is me to an extent. I do not enjoy vaginas in general. I tolerate my own. The concept of receiving oral to me is off-putting. I enjoy giving it though. And if I can get over myself I can be ok with receiving.

eta: #iknowitssad

[frankenboom]

Oct 2, 2015 9:56:57 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:47:29 GMT -5 wanderingheart said:

FFFC: I rarely get my hair cut because I hate the small talk. #firsthaircutintenmonths #adultingishard #donttalktomeplease

I HATE small talk but I LURVE talking to my stylist. We just gossip. He's known me since I was 18. 

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

[rablissful]

Oct 2, 2015 10:04:22 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:56:57 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

I HATE small talk but I LURVE talking to my stylist. We just gossip. He's known me since I was 18. 

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

[singingsea]

Oct 2, 2015 9:59:49 GMT -5 ****** said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:18:12 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

This is just sad to me. Not even receiving?? Wut? Does he not do it right?

its not that it doesn't feel good. But I'm too self conscious during that I can't relax and enjoy it. That may be the best way to describe it. My personal issues, I guess. So, I don't enjoy it.

A dash of alcohol? Not suggesting self medicating all the time but it might help you relax.

[Ray]

Oct 2, 2015 10:04:22 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:56:57 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

I HATE small talk but I LURVE talking to my stylist. We just gossip. He's known me since I was 18. 

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

FFFC: - never had a pedicure, only ever received a manicure once - on my wedding day.

[frankenboom]

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

[SheilaTheTank]

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

How do I luv tit this eleventy billion times? The thought of having to make awkward small talk gives me serious anxiety. 

[SheilaTheTank]

Oct 2, 2015 10:09:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:04:22 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

FFFC: - never had a pedicure, only ever received a manicure once - on my wedding day.

This makes me sad. Come here and I will take you to the most wonderful, reasonably priced pedicure ever. 

[ceejay]

Oct 2, 2015 10:14:43 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

How do I luv tit this eleventy billion times? The thought of having to make awkward small talk gives me serious anxiety. 

Small talk is the absolute worst. 

[teraiin]

Oct 2, 2015 10:09:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:04:22 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

FFFC: - never had a pedicure, only ever received a manicure once - on my wedding day.

I've never had a pedicure or a manicure. :/

[Deleted]

all this vagina talk reminds me of my C: I have had Fabulous, orgasm inducing dreams the last two nights with all kinds of kinky lesbian sex! It's awesome and makes me smile just thinking about it. I told my husband and he wants me to describe in detail what I remember.

seriously regarding oral: my first h was no good and I was like no thanks. It really does depend on not only your comfort level, but your partner's ability and/or willingness to be told and shown. I suggest drinking your favorite beverage, take a shower/bath, turn out the lights or at least dim and enjoy

[Ray]

Oct 2, 2015 10:15:16 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:09:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

FFFC: - never had a pedicure, only ever received a manicure once - on my wedding day.

This makes me sad. Come here and I will take you to the most wonderful, reasonably priced pedicure ever. 

It is especially sad because I actually long having my nails painted. In the new budget I have done up DH and I have a certain amount of "slush" money for whatever we want, kind of like an allowance of sorts. I think I can give up buying morning coffee to treat myself to one every once and a while. #moreexcitedthanIshouldbe

I don't know where here is, but if I am ever in the here area I am taking you up on that offer lol

[Ray]

Oct 2, 2015 10:19:23 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:09:38 GMT -5 Ray said:

FFFC: - never had a pedicure, only ever received a manicure once - on my wedding day.

I've never had a pedicure or a manicure. :/

and by "LT" this I mean "commiserates with you"

[frankenboom]

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

But LOL that I continue to take the elevator instead of the stairs where small talk is certain to be avoided.


And yes, quoting myself.

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dang, know I typed this already!
and I was right! duplicate so deleted

[mrsjene]

Oct 2, 2015 10:04:22 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

Oct 2, 2015 9:56:57 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

I HATE small talk but I LURVE talking to my stylist. We just gossip. He's known me since I was 18. 

Just as long as they don't talk to me while I'm getting shampoo'd. That's my "me" time.

Same goes for when I'm getting my nails done and am in the pedicure chair. Please do not converse with me while you're massaging my legs. Trying to enjoy.

So much this. Unlike my stylist, I DON'T KNOW YOU. A DIFFERENT PERSON DOES MY NAILS EVERY WEEK! This conversation will awkwardly devolve into talk about the weather. Just please let me enjoy some "me time."

[jubilantsquirrel]

Oct 2, 2015 8:35:52 GMT -5 rablissful said:

There are two high schools literally 1 minute from each other on the SAME ROAD.

I went to the WRONG ONE. The secretary was like "Who the eff is name?"

Luckily I still got to my interview on time. AND I GOT THE JOB!

ETA and thanks for all the well wishes you guise you're the best.

CONGRATS!!!

[risscaboobs]

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

Why, oh why, do people find it necessary to try to talk in the elevator? I DON'T KNOW YOU! We do not have to talk. Let's just ride in silence until we can get off.

[SheilaTheTank]

Oct 2, 2015 10:38:31 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

Why, oh why, do people find it necessary to try to talk in the elevator? I DON'T KNOW YOU! We do not have to talk. Let's just ride in silence until we can get off.

Or in the line at the grocery store, post office, bus stop. Just STAHP!!!

[goldenlove3]

Oct 2, 2015 10:38:31 GMT -5 risscaboobs said:

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

Why, oh why, do people find it necessary to try to talk in the elevator? I DON'T KNOW YOU! We do not have to talk. Let's just ride in silence until we can get off.

I wish people would stop small talk in general. I don't know how many times I've walked out the door and the person next to me has to make a comment about the weather. Can't I just walk to my car in peace? Or just yesterday I was walking out of my cube and some guy walked passed me real quick and made a comment about how he was going to beat me out this time. I was thinking "WTF are you? Are you stalking me?? WHY DO YOU KNOW WHEN I LEAVE?"

[PepperPottsJ]

Oct 2, 2015 10:11:11 GMT -5 frankenboom said:

I mean just in general if people could not talk to me ever that would be preferable.

But if it's completely necessary I guess while getting hair done is ok.

DNW to make small talk with any cashier ever or like just random strangers in the elevator (which happens daily at my office and I'm like AM I EVER GOING TO GET TO THE 3RD FLOOR SO THIS CAN END?!?!?).

All this... Except I spend too much time on the 31st floor, we have not so smart - smart elevators, so annoying small talk while waiting for the elevator and then more in it. Nope nope nope stfu!!!!!

[singingsea]

Going against the grain here but I appreciate small talk when I'm feeling depressed. Every once in a while a stranger cheers me up. It's rare. Like a unicorn farting in your cheerios but it happens.

Edit: words are hard.

[rablissful]

Oct 2, 2015 11:21:35 GMT -5 singingsea said:

Going against the grain here but I appreciate small talk when I'm feeling depressed. Every once in a while a stranger cheers me up. It's rare. Like a unicorn farting in your cheerios but it happens.

Edit: words are hard.

This is the greatest analogy ever.

Still laughing.