The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[daniellaaarisen]

So you think you'll be able to go? :D I didn't want to be too over-congratulatory before it was likely :thumbsup:

Well.... I don't really know, but I think it's a decent chance. Decent enough that I'm letting myself get a little excited. Watch me screw myself over, though. My dad's being a bit inconsistent right now (this morning he was in a bad mood and making the New York thing sound iffy too when yesterday, it was a done deal) so I shouldn't say anything one way or another. :confused:

[RickRobert]

Mostly Wiltshire, Somerset, and Kent.

My boyfriend's family live a little more north, in Kensington.

Oh cool, Wiltshire and Somerset are pretty close to where I am in South Wales... by "pretty close" I mean like an hour and a half away which I supposed isn't that close at all :lol:

[Silver Springs]

Congrats. :thumbsup:

I go to England all the time to visit my family and my boyfriend's family. You'll be in the North East though, and I usually go to the South. I would love to meet you, though. :wavey:

Myself, Rowan, Georgie and a few others were discussing a "Ledgie Reunion" in England a while ago, actually. It would be nice to get together and just hang out for a while. We already know we have something in common lol!

[CreepingDeath]

Oh cool, Wiltshire and Somerset are pretty close to where I am in South Wales... by "pretty close" I mean like an hour and a half away which I supposed isn't that close at all :lol:

I've been to Wales many times. Mostly because my brothers and boyfriend wanted to go to a Rugby match.

[CreepingDeath]

Myself, Rowan, Georgie and a few others were discussing a "Ledgie Reunion" in England a while ago, actually. It would be nice to get together and just hang out for a while. We already know we have something in common lol!

Sounds delish. My evil mind is already starting to turn...

[RickRobert]

Sounds delish. My evil mind is already starting to turn...

Evil minds turning? Sounds good!

[ButterCookie]

We're going to get evilly drunk.

[Artemis]

I'm ridiculously excited/happy at the moment, my friend Ami and I are planning a holiday in July to go to Spain together for a week! I'm literally bouncing off the walls, I haven't been on holiday for about 3/4 years, so I'm ridiculously excited. :laugh:

[mezzoforte]

JTIS

...That I am royally pissed about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live. I spent almost a year interning at One Life and absolutely loved everyone there--incredibly nice people who treated their interns with respect.
Soaps get a bad rap (often deservedly--there are some hilarious spoofs out there), but quality really is impressive given the amount of material they have to pump out, evil twins and all. I feel terrible for my former co-workers who absolutely slaved for these shows, and for the larger television industry in New York--it was a great gig for a lot of actors.
And though I realize soaps are kind of a ridiculous thing to get sappy about, I really feel for the viewers, many of whom have been watching for decades. In no other genre can you follow a character throughout his life like that.
This sucks.

I have no idea how to embed, but let's remember happier/campier times with a brilliantly over the top clip of Elizabeth Taylor in her cameo as Helena Cassadine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-o6UMiwJFM

[Silver Springs]

We're going to get evilly drunk.

Does this mean I'm going to be the designated "responsible adult" then, as I don't drink? Gah...If Creepy (Don't mind me calling you Creepy, do you CreepingDeath? I do so fondly) doesn't come I'll be the oldest one there lol. Uck. You know you're getting old when going out with teenagers makes you feel like one of their parents lol...

[ButterCookie]

Oh Beee :( no. I won't be going home so I won't need driving anywheree. Also if it's in theday then we won't be drunk anyway. I lioke alcohol ok?

You're awesome.

[Erin]

JTIS

...That I am royally pissed about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live. I spent almost a year interning at One Life and absolutely loved everyone there--incredibly nice people who treated their interns with respect.
Soaps get a bad rap (often deservedly--there are some hilarious spoofs out there), but quality really is impressive given the amount of material they have to pump out, evil twins and all. I feel terrible for my former co-workers who absolutely slaved for these shows, and for the larger television industry in New York--it was a great gig for a lot of actors.
And though I realize soaps are kind of a ridiculous thing to get sappy about, I really feel for the viewers, many of whom have been watching for decades. In no other genre can you follow a character throughout his life like that.
This sucks.

I have no idea how to embed, but let's remember happier/campier times with a brilliantly over the top clip of Elizabeth Taylor in her cameo as Helena Cassadine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-o6UMiwJFM

I felt the same way when they canceled Guiding Light. Fourth generation viewer. Yeah, it's cheesey sometimes, but compared to what we see on reality TV.:shrug: I think this spells the end for all American soaps.

That must have been so much fun to intern at a soap!

[vivfox]

JTIS

...That I am royally pissed about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live.


I watched AMC from 1977 until November of 2010. I stopped watching it because it was really boring and had been really boring for almost 2 years. I have watched OLTL since 1993 and it is the only tv show I currently watch. I love the show, though its ending is bittersweet for me. Truthfully it is hard to keep up with a daily tv show. My interests no longer are with tv. They are strictly computer related. So I'm sad and relieved all at the same time.

[CreepingDeath]

JTIS

...That I am royally pissed about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live. I spent almost a year interning at One Life and absolutely loved everyone there--incredibly nice people who treated their interns with respect.
Soaps get a bad rap (often deservedly--there are some hilarious spoofs out there), but quality really is impressive given the amount of material they have to pump out, evil twins and all. I feel terrible for my former co-workers who absolutely slaved for these shows, and for the larger television industry in New York--it was a great gig for a lot of actors.
And though I realize soaps are kind of a ridiculous thing to get sappy about, I really feel for the viewers, many of whom have been watching for decades. In no other genre can you follow a character throughout his life like that.
This sucks.

I have no idea how to embed, but let's remember happier/campier times with a brilliantly over the top clip of Elizabeth Taylor in her cameo as Helena Cassadine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-o6UMiwJFM

I feel your pain. I'm still in mourning over Guiding Light getting cancelled. Watching it with my Gran is one of the earliest television memories I have. At least I still have The Young and the Restless (for now).

[CreepingDeath]

Does this mean I'm going to be the designated "responsible adult" then, as I don't drink? Gah...If Creepy (Don't mind me calling you Creepy, do you CreepingDeath? I do so fondly) doesn't come I'll be the oldest one there lol. Uck. You know you're getting old when going out with teenagers makes you feel like one of their parents lol...

Ha. You may call me whatever you like, hun.

I've never been much of a drinker (other addictions have haunted me) so not only will I be the old lady :/ but I probably won't be drunk, either. I can still get into a surprising amount of trouble sober though. You guys would be in serious danger of having an inmate run the asylum.

[chelluversu]

I heard dreams playing in the mall today while I was walking with my boyfriend. I had to stop and see if I was hearing clearly.

It was a pretty good day :lol:

[daniellaaarisen]

I can't even comprehend going to school here.


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[gfd1963]

I can't even comprehend going to school here.


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Congratulations on getting into Durham University Dani.

I live about 20 miles from there. Durham is a lovely city. The university does have a newer campus about 5 miles from where I live in a town which is, unfortunately, not too pretty so hopefully you will study in Durham itself if you come over. It is near Newcastle (where I first saw the Mac on their Say You Will tour) which is a wonderful city and has excellent night life.

Well done once again!


Gill

[Silver Springs]

My Dad's flirting with women on Facebook again. Why the eff does he keep doing this to us? He obviously doesn't respect me or my Mother at all, nor what he put us through the last time. Prick.

[gfd1963]

My Dad's flirting with women on Facebook again. Why the eff does he keep doing this to us? He obviously doesn't respect me or my Mother at all, nor what he put us through the last time. Prick.

Mid-life crisis?

[Silver Springs]

Mid-life crisis?

He's been an arsehole for years.

[gfd1963]

He's been an arsehole for years.

Oh I see. I think you might have just answered your own question then. Definitely not a mid-life crisis then. I'm sorry - it must be very hurtful.

[mezzoforte]

I felt the same way when they canceled Guiding Light. Fourth generation viewer. Yeah, it's cheesey sometimes, but compared to what we see on reality TV.:shrug: I think this spells the end for all American soaps.

That must have been so much fun to intern at a soap!

Ha--it actually really was. The other interns and I would act out the scripts in mock dramatic voices while we photocopied them and SoapNet was on in every office all day long. I wasn't a huge soap viewer before I worked there or after (TBH, I haven't watched in months), but it was kind of hilarious being surrounded by them all day.
Yup--end of the line for soaps. Soon there will be 4 soaps left (and DOOL is not long for this world). There were 9 just a couple of years ago:(

My Dad's flirting with women on Facebook again. Why the eff does he keep doing this to us? He obviously doesn't respect me or my Mother at all, nor what he put us through the last time. Prick.

That really, really sucks. It's just so tremendously disrespectful to you and your mom. I don't know what else to say, but I'm sorry.

[GypsySorcerer]

Today, I got into Durham University in the UK. From what I've heard and read, it is the best university in the UK for English literature, surpassing Oxbridge.

Um................ holy shi*t.

I really, really hope this works out for you. This is an amazing opportunity! :)

[LikeAWillow]

My head kills. I'm pretty sure I abandoned two friends to a sixty dollar cab ride at a pub last night. I crossed the personal/professional line with a co-worker. I HAVE TO DO MY TAXES RIGHT NOW. I'm fairly certain said co-worker went up to a girl who's interested in the guy I post overly-emotional things about and said I was hotter. WHY WOULD THAT HAPPEN? I also need to do my financial aid forms now. I made out with some random man. That part is actually kind of funny. I hope he was attractive. I have a meeting in a few hours. Time to call my mother!

[GypsySorcerer]

JTIS

...That I am royally pissed about the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live. I spent almost a year interning at One Life and absolutely loved everyone there--incredibly nice people who treated their interns with respect.
Soaps get a bad rap (often deservedly--there are some hilarious spoofs out there), but quality really is impressive given the amount of material they have to pump out, evil twins and all. I feel terrible for my former co-workers who absolutely slaved for these shows, and for the larger television industry in New York--it was a great gig for a lot of actors.
And though I realize soaps are kind of a ridiculous thing to get sappy about, I really feel for the viewers, many of whom have been watching for decades. In no other genre can you follow a character throughout his life like that.
This sucks.

I have no idea how to embed, but let's remember happier/campier times with a brilliantly over the top clip of Elizabeth Taylor in her cameo as Helena Cassadine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-o6UMiwJFM

Sounds like a fun internship!

I went to college with the actress who plays "Amanda" on All My Children. We had some mutual friends, so I'd often see her at parties and such.


I feel your pain. I'm still in mourning over Guiding Light getting cancelled. Watching it with my Gran is one of the earliest television memories I have. At least I still have The Young and the Restless (for now).

I used to watch the soaps in their 80s glory with my mom and grandmother as a kid. My mom's favorite was Y&R. Every now and then I will catch a few minutes of it, and I only recognize some of the characters.

[LikeAWillow]

My head kills. I'm pretty sure I abandoned two friends to a sixty dollar cab ride at a pub last night. I crossed the personal/professional line with a co-worker. I HAVE TO DO MY TAXES RIGHT NOW. I'm fairly certain said co-worker went up to a girl who's interested in the guy I post overly-emotional things about and said I was hotter. WHY WOULD THAT HAPPEN? I also need to do my financial aid forms now. I made out with some random man. That part is actually kind of funny. I hope he was attractive. I have a meeting in a few hours. Time to call my mother!

Update. My friends found another mutual acquaintance last night and had a place to stay. Cab was not required. I feel 1000x times better. And my mom's doing well.

[LikeAWillow]

I used to watch the soaps in their 80s glory with my mom and grandmother as a kid. My mom's favorite was Y&R. Every now and then I will catch a few minutes of it, and I only recognize some of the characters.

That's how I was with DOOL. I'm refusing to acknowledge Grace's post saying it's on the way out :shocked:

[CreepingDeath]

He's been an arsehole for years.

Just like my step-father. He's done so much to my mother and brothers that I honestly could kill him. Well, he's off to work in Afghanistan on a military base, anyway. I hope I never see him again.

[CreepingDeath]

I used to watch the soaps in their 80s glory with my mom and grandmother as a kid. My mom's favorite was Y&R. Every now and then I will catch a few minutes of it, and I only recognize some of the characters.

The only ones you probably recognized is Victor, Nikki, Jack, and Katherine. They super-age the characters so much it's ridiculous.

[louielouie2000]

I can't even comprehend going to school here.


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I just saw a short segment on Durham on a travel show just now! Such an amazingly beautiful little town! :nod:

[LikeAWillow]

I just saw a short segment on Durham on a travel show just now! Such an amazingly beautiful little town! :nod:

Omen :)

tenchar.

[gfd1963]

I just saw a short segment on Durham on a travel show just now! Such an amazingly beautiful little town! :nod:

Durham, as small a place as it is, is actually classed as a city in England. If a "town" in England has a cathedral, which Durham has, then it is known as city. This has been the case for hundreds of years until recently, and to confuse matters, three towns have recently been given city status although they do not have catherdrals. Then we also have the matter of an old popular (in England ) folk song from the sixties called "Durham Town".......... but it is definitely the city of Durham - and, like you stated Louie, a very beautiful city it is. I visit it frequently.

[kick.inside]

I shall share three things, because three sounds like a nice number to me right now:
- I have the whole house to myself for the entirety of next week. I have no idea what I'm going to do. Maybe bring my guitar and one of my keyboards into the living room and make lots of loud noise at 2am and not have anyone yell at me for a change.
- Yesterday I bought a new toy to put in my birdcage (a wooden ladder thing) and it's already been chewed to sawdust. I think they've broken their record for fastest destroyed toy.
- I really really hate forums for the most part. Very rarely do I get involved in one. I find them awkward. It's hard to get going when everyone knows each other already and little alliances and cliques have been formed and people talk about things that happened years prior and blah blah blah. Having said that, so far this one is all right. I don't mean the structure or anything (it's a very nice and well organized board), but just my personal experience so far - could be better I guess, could be worse. Yay.
Ugh I'm so lame.

[markolas]

Tylenol that expired 3 years ago: useless?

[HomerMcvie]

Tylenol that expired 3 years ago: useless?

Meh, I'd take it. But I'm a cheap bastard.

[kick.inside]

Tylenol that expired 3 years ago: useless?


You'll need to take more than usual for it to be as effective, though. Just take 3 instead of 2 or something, because any more than that could be potentially dangerous.

[HejiraNYC]

You'll need to take more than usual for it to be as effective, though. Just take 3 instead of 2 or something, because any more than that could be potentially dangerous.

Sudden liver failure much? :eek: Markolas: DON'T TAKE IT! THROW IT AWAY. Don't try to guesstimate its potency.

[kick.inside]

You won't have "sudden liver failure" from taking one more pill than usual (especially since they've lost potency from being so old). My mother is a pharmacist and I know a lot about these things. I've overdosed on various forms of acetaminophen in the past too, so I've picked up some knowledge.
I was just trying to offer an opinion. Sorry. :(

[Ghost_Tracker]

You won't have "sudden liver failure" from taking one more pill than usual (especially since they've lost potency from being so old). My mother is a pharmacist and I know a lot about these things. I've overdosed on various forms of acetaminophen in the past too, so I've picked up some knowledge.
I was just trying to offer an opinion. Sorry. :(


But you've gotta admit there's quite a bit of irony
in the fact that these days, Fleetwood Mac fans
are debating whether or not to take one more
Tylenol pill. :lol:

[GypsySorcerer]

That's how I was with DOOL. I'm refusing to acknowledge Grace's post saying it's on the way out :shocked:

DOOL was huge when I was in college. Students used to crowd in the common areas of the dorms to watch.

The only ones you probably recognized is Victor, Nikki, Jack, and Katherine. They super-age the characters so much it's ridiculous.


I always loved Katherine and her portrayer, Jeanne Cooper. She's an awesome lady.

[HejiraNYC]

You won't have "sudden liver failure" from taking one more pill than usual (especially since they've lost potency from being so old). My mother is a pharmacist and I know a lot about these things. I've overdosed on various forms of acetaminophen in the past too, so I've picked up some knowledge.
I was just trying to offer an opinion. Sorry. :(

Chances are he won't. But why needlessly increase that chance? And without knowing his medical situation, why do you feel that you are empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet? What if something really happened? Does that make you culpable? When you have sudden hepatic failure, you're pretty much done.

[kick.inside]

Chances are he won't. But why needlessly increase that chance? And without knowing his medical situation, why do you feel that you are empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet? What if something really happened? Does that make you culpable? When you have sudden hepatic failure, you're pretty much done.

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry. :(
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.
:sorry:

[markolas]

I took two of the Tylenol - they didn't do much. I've had a terrible backache the last couple of days (the result of a not-very-ergonomical workstation, I'm sure). It's slightly better today, tho not by much. :(

[LikeAWillow]

I took two of the Tylenol - they didn't do much. I've had a terrible backache the last couple of days (the result of a not-very-ergonomical workstation, I'm sure). It's slightly better today, tho not by much. :(

Should have taken three :cool: :D :sorry:

[mezzoforte]

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry. :(
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.
:sorry:

FWIW, I agree with you about the Tylenol--your advice sounded pretty reasonable to me.
I'm a newbie too, and I feel you: forums can be tough.
But while I can't speak for Hejira, I'm pretty sure she was not trying to attack you. From everything I've seen, she's an intelligent, thoughtful poster--you'll see too if you stick around. That was just one of the many little forum disputes that everyone forgets about quickly. No one is mad at you; you don't have to skulk away. My advice: get more comfortable with the idea that disagreements will happen, and some posts may sound a little snappish (an inevitability in online communication). If you write reasonable posts and have something to contribute (and you seem like you do), no one will care about the occasional difference of opinion. Water off a duck's back.;)

[vivfox]

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!

[vivfox]

Should have taken three :cool: :D :sorry:


ROTFL:xoxo:

[vivfox]

But while I can't speak for Hejira, I'm pretty sure she was not trying to attack you. From everything I've seen, she's an intelligent, thoughtful poster--you'll see too if .


She??? Have you looked under the tail?:sorry::]

[vivfox]

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!


I can't hear Stevie but I sure can hear my friend singing.:wavey:

[mezzoforte]

She??? Have you looked under the tail?:sorry::]

Ha! Really? Again, I'm clearly still a newbie--I guess I assumed Hejira was a chick based on the -a ending of the name. I've never seen a pic, and I guess I never had reason to think otherwise. Whoops! :lol:

Um, that's embarrassing....:o

My apologies, Hejira.

[daniellaaarisen]

At this very moment some dear, sweet Ledgie is on the phone with me from The Hollywood Bowl letting me hear Rhiannon being performed in real time!!!

Lindsay?

My friend (who isn't a Ledgie, nor a big FM/Stevie fan!) is at the show right now, too, and she's video recording every song for me. I love her.

[CreepingDeath]

Lindsay?

My friend (who isn't a Ledgie, nor a big FM/Stevie fan!) is at the show right now, too, and she's video recording every song for me. I love her.

Awesome friend. I expect a copy on my desk by Monday.

[McTrouble]

Now you're putting words in my mouth. I never said I felt empowered to give medical advice anonymously over the internet so don't ask me why I feel that way, because I don't. I was simply offering my opinion. I said I was sorry. :(
You say "why needlessly increase that chance" - well, isn't taking Tylenol at all needlessly increasing that chance? Some drugs and medications are needed, but with Tylenol you could always just suck it up and deal with the pain. Also, it's proven fact that medications lose potency when they're that old, so it's not like taking three instead of two is taking any more than usual.
I kind of hate forums. People get upset with other people too easily and it's just too hard to fit in. I feel like I'm constantly walking on eggshells here because I don't want to annoy anyone. Looks like I failed at that. Oops.
Once again, I apologize. Last I checked, people were entitled to state opinions. It's not like I was flat out encouraging anyone to do something dangerous. I'm sorry I upset people.
:sorry:

I think when you are relatively new here you do tend to feel like you're walking on eggshells - it takes a while to get confident enough to not worry too much about what you've posted. I've posted so many things I wish I hadn't, we all probably have. Don't let it put you off.

And disagreements get forgotten, I don't think anyone has grudges here.

[kick.inside]

Well I'll be the first to admit that I take things way harder than I should, so that certainly doesn't help. I don't know why I'm like that, I just am. Can't help it.
I think I'm just completely socially inept too. Eh.
I'm sure I'll loosen up in time though. I usually do.
Thanks everyone. :)

[Artemis]

Oh, I'm so happy right now. I've just spent the past three hours catching up with my friend, I haven't seen her for a year and a half, and it was so much fun. Some wine, some good stories and lots of laughs.

Only thing is, I'm not out to her yet, so her asking "Any girls you like" was a bit awkward. :laugh:

[daniellaaarisen]

Tattoo #4 is happening tomorrow.

[LikeAWillow]

Tattoo #4 is happening tomorrow.

Whatcha getting?

Ughhhh I'm frustrated. I have this friend who absolutely needs his alone time. If you're around him, he's incredibly sociable, but once you're gone, he pretty much wants to be able to shut down. I'm...not quite like that, and I know I drive him crazy all the time sending him texts about random things throughout the day that he really doesn't care about.

I just ran into this picture on the wide world of the internet:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhnv38gxpQ1qzaam9.jpg

DO YOU KNOW HOW BADLY I'M DYING TO TEXT IT TO HIM? :laugh:

[louielouie2000]

Oh, I'm so happy right now. I've just spent the past three hours catching up with my friend, I haven't seen her for a year and a half, and it was so much fun. Some wine, some good stories and lots of laughs.

Only thing is, I'm not out to her yet, so her asking "Any girls you like" was a bit awkward. :laugh:

This is the first time I recall you mentioning your sexuality here on the Ledge. Welcome to a brand new world outside of the closet! Coming out is definitely a journey. But I find it to be infinitely more satisfying to just be who I am. If you ever need to vent or need advice, there are loads of us older Ledgies who have been there and done that :).

[louielouie2000]

Well I'll be the first to admit that I take things way harder than I should, so that certainly doesn't help. I don't know why I'm like that, I just am. Can't help it.
I think I'm just completely socially inept too. Eh.
I'm sure I'll loosen up in time though. I usually do.
Thanks everyone. :)

I know how that is... I'm much the same way. Even though I'm undoubtedly older than you (28 going on 29), I still take things hard. But the good thing about getting older is you at least get over stuff more quickly. You don't have time to be distracted... there's always some bigger issue to deal with! :lol:

[ryguy2010]

So I must vent. I met an awesome guy at the club a few weekends ago. We spent a good time talking and some drunk woman was fawning over us. Well she was clearly ready for bed. But he said "I think she wants us to make out (to which I chuckled) and I flatly refused. Well fast forward. I found out he was a 2 time emmy nominee and voted best looking guy in his field. Well I was already swooned by him as it were... Guess I missed my mark. Well fast forward again... I haven't heard from him since. Well I think I will listen to 'Beautiful Stranger' now :confused:

[daniellaaarisen]

Potentially an infinity mark on my left ring finger because I desperately need to remind myself that I am the only person who will love myself forever.

Too bad a bunch of artists say it'll look like **** in a few years. Ugh.

[markolas]

There's a married guy at work that I'm pretty sure wants me. :laugh: I've noticed a longing look in his eye pretty much every time he talks to me. Plus, he gave me his phone number (he said that he gave it to everyone, but I have my doubts).

He's a slightly older (maybe 40-ish), slightly bearish daddy type, but a geeky daddy, if that makes sense. Honestly, if I wasn't in a relationship, I'd probably hit it.

[vivfox]

I still take things hard.


What other way would a fine, Gay man such as yourself take it?:lol:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Potentially an infinity mark on my left ring finger because I desperately need to remind myself that I am the only person who will love myself forever.

Too bad a bunch of artists say it'll look like **** in a few years. Ugh.

Thats a wicked good idea!!!
Why would it look like **** in a few years!?!

I'm hoping to get my 3rd tattoo this friday

[Artemis]

This is the first time I recall you mentioning your sexuality here on the Ledge. Welcome to a brand new world outside of the closet! Coming out is definitely a journey. But I find it to be infinitely more satisfying to just be who I am. If you ever need to vent or need advice, there are loads of us older Ledgies who have been there and done that :).

I'll be sure to keep that in mind, thanks :) It's a really weird situation for me. I'm totally in the closet to my family (until I have my own place and don't have to deal with my father every day) and the friends I've known for years, yet, everyone I've met at Uni, I haven't even attempted to hide it; maybe it's because these people never knew me before and therefore have no pre-conceptions of me. :laugh:


I had a super day today. Me and My friend kicked ass in our presentation. Emma was so nervous she had to go to the bathroom three times in about ten minutes, bless her. But, it went ridiculously well and we got some really excellent feedback and comments from the Teacher, so that's great. I have my life back; I no longer have to sacrifice hours of every day working on this sodding presentation. We were supposed to be in a group of three, but the other girl never showed up and has been ducking our calls / texts / emails, so we've had to do extra work. It totally paid off though, so I've had a smile on my face all day :]

[ButterCookie]

I'll be sure to keep that in mind, thanks :) It's a really weird situation for me. I'm totally in the closet to my family (until I have my own place and don't have to deal with my father every day) and the friends I've known for years, yet, everyone I've met at Uni, I haven't even attempted to hide it; maybe it's because these people never knew me before and therefore have no pre-conceptions of me. :laugh:

I hear ya. My parents think Rachel is a friend from college. I can't tell them that she's my girlfriend because my Mum is a big mouth and will tell my Gran. I'd rather an A bomb landed on the village than than happening. Yet I'm open about it with some friends and online.

Last night, Rach came round for a bbq and I mentioned that I was going to a house party tomorrow at a friend called Joe's. My parents went on to have a massive conversation about how he was totally my boyfriend. Then they decided that I'd tell them if he was my boyfriend. She and I just sat there going gradually redder. It was AWFUL.

We'll be okay, though, you and I :thumbsup:

[skcin]

I hear ya. My parents think Rachel is a friend from college. I can't tell them that she's my girlfriend because my Mum is a big mouth and will tell my Gran. I'd rather an A bomb landed on the village than than happening. Yet I'm open about it with some friends and online.

Last night, Rach came round for a bbq and I mentioned that I was going to a house party tomorrow at a friend called Joe's. My parents went on to have a massive conversation about how he was totally my boyfriend. Then they decided that I'd tell them if he was my boyfriend. She and I just sat there going gradually redder. It was AWFUL.

We'll be okay, though, you and I :thumbsup:


Carrie721 has come to visit me a few times. Her mom assumes that I'm her girlfriend because of that. Cuz she can't possibly be platonic friends with a woman if she's gay, right? :rolleyes:

[ButterCookie]

Carrie721 has come to visit me a few times. Her mom assumes that I'm her girlfriend because of that. Cuz she can't possibly be platonic friends with a woman if she's gay, right? :rolleyes:

Oh yep, I completely expect this when I come out to mine. I'll go "hey mum, I'm going to stay at such and such's house"

"NO SEX IN OTHER PEOPLE'S HOUSES BE RESPECTFUL OK"

[kick.inside]

^ :laugh:

My mother is really sick and I'm paranoid that she's dying.
On a slightly related note, everyone on Tumblr thinks I slept with her best friend (people are idiots).
My cat is snoring and my birds won't shut up.
This is my life.
The end.

[RickRobert]

I'll be sure to keep that in mind, thanks :) It's a really weird situation for me. I'm totally in the closet to my family (until I have my own place and don't have to deal with my father every day) and the friends I've known for years, yet, everyone I've met at Uni, I haven't even attempted to hide it; maybe it's because these people never knew me before and therefore have no pre-conceptions of me. :laugh:

Funny thing is, I never even tried hiding it either, but when I came out to my friends they were all like "OMG SO SUPRISING THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING" :shrug: As for my family I figure they don't even need to know unless I get a boyfriend, with girlfriends they can just assume I'm straight and be done with it. That's fine by me really, but I wonder if they've even noticed the Adam Lambert and Adam Levine posters in my room :p

[Enchanted_Stevi]

^ :laugh:

My mother is really sick and I'm paranoid that she's dying.
On a slightly related note, everyone on Tumblr thinks I slept with her best friend (people are idiots).
My cat is snoring and my birds won't shut up.
This is my life.
The end.

=( I hope your mother is okay!!!

[louielouie2000]

I hear ya. My parents think Rachel is a friend from college. I can't tell them that she's my girlfriend because my Mum is a big mouth and will tell my Gran. I'd rather an A bomb landed on the village than than happening. Yet I'm open about it with some friends and online.

Last night, Rach came round for a bbq and I mentioned that I was going to a house party tomorrow at a friend called Joe's. My parents went on to have a massive conversation about how he was totally my boyfriend. Then they decided that I'd tell them if he was my boyfriend. She and I just sat there going gradually redder. It was AWFUL.

We'll be okay, though, you and I :thumbsup:

Funny thing is, I never even tried hiding it either, but when I came out to my friends they were all like "OMG SO SUPRISING THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING" As for my family I figure they don't even need to know unless I get a boyfriend, with girlfriends they can just assume I'm straight and be done with it. That's fine by me really, but I wonder if they've even noticed the Adam Lambert and Adam Levine posters in my room :p

Boy, I'm so glad I don't have to deal with all of that anymore. It's just so much less stressful to me to just be upfront with everyone about who I am. There was definitely an adjustment period when I came out to my family. But it's wonderful now that that's over. I've been taking my boyfriends to meet my parents for years... we stay over at their house in my old room, I drag all my gay friends to meet my parents and party at their lake house, etc. Now, my Mom and her crazy biker friends are sad when I visit and DON'T bring my entire gay posse! :lol: Yeah, coming out was a tough pill to swallow at first, but now that I've been out for a decade, life is so much better than when I kept hidden who I was :).

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I never thought Hair School would have so much DRAMA!!! I'm not in any of the drama but everyone elses drama is stressing me out!!!

Anyway, nothing special has been going on...just the same ole' stuff different day...But Friday I'm getting a tattoo and Saturday i'll be going to Ashland(my home town) to watch Ashley's dad do this duathalon...then go out to eat and drinks afterward

Yea thats pretty much it...nothing special

[DavidMn]

Boy, I'm so glad I don't have to deal with all of that anymore. It's just so much less stressful to me to just be upfront with everyone about who I am. There was definitely an adjustment period when I came out to my family. But it's wonderful now that that's over. I've been taking my boyfriends to meet my parents for years... we stay over at their house in my old room, I drag all my gay friends to meet my parents and party at their lake house, etc. Now, my Mom and her crazy biker friends are sad when I visit and DON'T bring my entire gay posse! :lol: Yeah, coming out was a tough pill to swallow at first, but now that I've been out for a decade, life is so much better than when I kept hidden who I was :).Well, my mom couldnt have cared less even though when I told her it took me like an hour to get the words out of my mouth. (too bad I dont take more care when putting things in my mouth, but thats another story!:laugh:) ANyhoo, my dad was a cop so it was even harder with him. He was lukewarm at first but he grew to not care either which was a big relief for me!:) It's also really weird being gay and being a big sports fan. I know there are gay guys out there that like sports but they are few and far between it seems. My current bf does somewhat share my sports interest so that really helps.

[APerfectLie]

These came in today! :blob2:

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[Enchanted_Stevi]

These came in today! :blob2:

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:blob1::blob2::blob1::blob2: YAY CONGRATS!!!

[DavidMn]

WOnderful John! fantastic news. Congratulations!:thumbsup:

[LikeAWillow]

Congratulations, John! That's fantastic. :woohoo:

[ButterCookie]

Elisabeth Sladen. I'm numb.

[daniellaaarisen]

John, congrats!!!

[vivfox]

Congratulations, John! That's fantastic. :woohoo:

Stevie Nicks performed in that building on The Wild Heart Tour.

[louielouie2000]

These came in today! :blob2:

8am? YIKES! I'm sooo not a morning person. I'm glad my commencement was in the afternoon! :p

Stevie Nicks performed in that building on The Wild Heart Tour.


Oh how cool to be able to say you received your diploma in the same room that Stevie performed in back in her heyday! :D That's gotta be a sign of good things to come, right? :nod:

[kick.inside]

=( I hope your mother is okay!!!

Me too. Thanks so much.

[HomerMcvie]

These came in today! :blob2:

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Congrats, John!!!! Good work!

[carrie721]

Carrie721 has come to visit me a few times. Her mom assumes that I'm her girlfriend because of that. Cuz she can't possibly be platonic friends with a woman if she's gay, right? :rolleyes:

are you trying to tell me olivia isn't my baby?

i guess i can stop feeling guilty for not sending any child support checks.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS

That I'm getting a tattoo on my foot this friday!!!

[APerfectLie]

:blob1::blob2::blob1::blob2: YAY CONGRATS!!!

WOnderful John! fantastic news. Congratulations!:thumbsup:


Congratulations, John! That's fantastic. :woohoo:


John, congrats!!!


Congrats, John!!!! Good work!


Thanks! :)

[APerfectLie]

Stevie Nicks performed in that building on The Wild Heart Tour.


8am? YIKES! I'm sooo not a morning person. I'm glad my commencement was in the afternoon! :p



Oh how cool to be able to say you received your diploma in the same room that Stevie performed in back in her heyday! :D That's gotta be a sign of good things to come, right? :nod:

I think she also played there during RAL and OSOTM :blob2: I am excited! But soo not excited about the whole 8 AM jazz :eek:

[ryguy2010]

:blob1::blob2::blob1::blob2: YAY CONGRATS!!!


This is the best news I've heard all day!! Congrats John. May your future reflect all of your hard work :nod:

[LikeAWillow]

This is the best news I've heard all day!! Congrats John. May your future reflect all of your hard work :nod:

I like that you're jumping right into conversation. That takes balls. Good work :)

[fumidesigns]

JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE..........

that everytime i get a post notification from this lovely board, "races are run" plays on my phone!!!!

:blob2: :blob1:

[ryguy2010]

:blob1::blob2::blob1::blob2: YAY CONGRATS!!!

I like that you're jumping right into conversation. That takes balls. Good work :)

Thanks LikeAWillow ;) Well I am painfully shy at first. Took me months to get even remotely a little comfortable on here.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS that I'm excited that today is a half day in school AND I dont have to work <3 But after school I'll be going to our beauty warehouse to get some stuff for a couple friends....50% off Joico, Paul Brown, hair styling tools, brushes, china glaze and OPI nail polish, and obviously much more is very appealing to my friends lol

[fumidesigns]

i just went thru the archives..............funny posts.

yeah that's right.......i really had nothing to say. just wanted to type something i guess. *deep sigh*

[CreepingDeath]

I'm really depressed today.

I think I'll just get in a hot bath and pop open a vein. j/k

[LikeAWillow]

Happy April 20th, ladies and gentlemen. Happy April 20th.

Anyone have plans?

[BTFLCHLD]

Happy April 20th, ladies and gentlemen. Happy April 20th.

Anyone have plans?

yes, tonight, after work. meantime me life sux. :p

[skcin]

I'm really depressed today.

I think I'll just get in a hot bath and pop open a vein. j/k

Now Kimberly, you know damn well it's the artery you want. :shrug:

Now I'M JK! I hope you feel better soon. This too shall pass. Really. :xoxo:

[LikeAWillow]

yes, tonight, after work. meantime me life sux. :p

Hahahaha just keep counting down. I have a job interview at 3:30 but then my friends and I are celebrating hard.

[markolas]

Every time I see IYD written anywhere, I read it as IUD and am momentarily appalled until I realize what it really says.

I still can't get over VD being used for Valentine's Day, and STD being used for Save the Date. To me, they still stand for Venereal Disease, and Sexually Transmitted Disease. Oh and every time I see someone posting about going to MSG, I think they're going to a Chinese restaurant. :laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

I think life sucks a little too, right now.:shocked:

Meh, we'll all get through it, though.:)

[chelluversu]

These came in today! :blob2:

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Congrats :D
I'm super happy for you :thumbsup:

[fumidesigns]

Happy April 20th, ladies and gentlemen. Happy April 20th.

Anyone have plans?

not a damn thang. i don't celebrate lol!

[louielouie2000]

Every time I see IYD written anywhere, I read it as IUD and am momentarily appalled until I realize what it really says.

I still can't get over VD being used for Valentine's Day, and STD being used for Save the Date. To me, they still stand for Venereal Disease, and Sexually Transmitted Disease. Oh and every time I see someone posting about going to MSG, I think they're going to a Chinese restaurant. :laugh:

Oh... so THAT'S what you were talking about! :lol: We used STD at my last job as an acronym for Short Term Disability. I'd snicker every single time I got a memo reminding me: "You have built up 245 days worth of STD..." :laugh:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That i bought a new bra yesterday and OMG my boobs look HUGE now and I love it lol

[kick.inside]

I woke up to almost two inches of snow this morning.
Screw you, weather.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I woke up to almost two inches of snow this morning.
Screw you, weather.

WTF!!!! I would die lol

[Spoinny]

I woke up to almost two inches of snow this morning.
Screw you, weather.

where are you? Antarctica? Seriously, can this winter go on ANY longer? I know it's hot in the south but it has been relentless everywhere else, but even in Upstate NY we are done with snow!

[skcin]

where are you? Antarctica? Seriously, can this winter go on ANY longer? I know it's hot in the south but it has been relentless everywhere else, but even in Upstate NY we are done with snow!

We had enough snow to stick to the ground here Monday - where are you?

[louielouie2000]

I woke up to almost two inches of snow this morning.
Screw you, weather.

Meanwhile, it's been in the 90s here since March. It's going to be a long, hot Summer here this year. :eek:

[CreepingDeath]

Now Kimberly, you know damn well it's the artery you want. :shrug:

Now I'M JK! I hope you feel better soon. This too shall pass. Really. :xoxo:

That's right. I need to jab a pencil in my neck.

Anywho, thank you for the encouraging word, Paula. :)

[Silver Springs]

Just thought I'd share that it just hit me today how friggin' ADORABLE Stevie is. Yes she's ditzy and dreamy. Yes she romances and constructs her own fantasy. But goddangit I just want to cuddle her. Will somebody please find out for me how I can adopt her as my Grammy?! I think we'd get on so well :p

[kick.inside]

where are you? Antarctica? Seriously, can this winter go on ANY longer? I know it's hot in the south but it has been relentless everywhere else, but even in Upstate NY we are done with snow!

Haha no, Minnesota.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Just thought I'd share that it just hit me today how friggin' ADORABLE Stevie is. Yes she's ditzy and dreamy. Yes she romances and constructs her own fantasy. But goddangit I just want to cuddle her. Will somebody please find out for me how I can adopt her as my Grammy?! I think we'd get on so well :p

If the Ledge had a "like" button I'd like this lol
Idk about Grammy....I'd pick girlfriend lol

[Silver Springs]

If the Ledge had a "like" button I'd like this lol
Idk about Grammy....I'd pick girlfriend lol

Hehe. Nah! I'd want Lindsey as my Girlfriend XD :p

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Hehe. Nah! I'd want Lindsey as my Girlfriend XD :p

I want Stevie as my girlfriend lol

[Silver Springs]

I want Stevie as my girlfriend lol

Works out very well for us then. Just need to get them together then kidnap them :p We can organise a rota system so we both get to enjoy their company :D

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Works out very well for us then. Just need to get them together then kidnap them :p We can organise a rota system so we both get to enjoy their company :D

LOL sounds good to me!!!

[LikeAWillow]

So it looks like I'm going to be a canvassing field manager over the summer as well as a site director for the nonprofit I've worked with forever. Hello, seven day a week work week. I really hope I can handle this.

[Silver Springs]

LOL sounds good to me!!!

Yay! Look for me at the next Mac reunion show! I'll be the girl in the black mask with the rope :p Just remember to bring Chloroform....Or maybe just something shiny to distract Stevie lol.

[skcin]

That's right. I need to jab a pencil in my neck.

Anywho, thank you for the encouraging word, Paula. :)

Ah good, you get me. :nod: And know that I truly don't want you to hurt yourself.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Yay! Look for me at the next Mac reunion show! I'll be the girl in the black mask with the rope :p Just remember to bring Chloroform....Or maybe just something shiny to distract Stevie lol.

LOL I'll wear plenty of shiny stuff to distract Stevie while we kidnap them both LOL

[Silver Springs]

LOL I'll wear plenty of shiny stuff to distract Stevie while we kidnap them both LOL

It's a date hehe.

Random question, but does it make me a snob for refusing to buy from a website with abundant spelling mistakes? To me, if they have such a blase attitude towards proof reading, how do they feel about the more important things? Like internet security and secure buying? At least when I'm in a shop I can put a face to the person stealing my money...

[Heartboy]

It really sucks when people bad mouth Stevie & I can't say anything about it.:shrug:

Everyone has a right to their opinions but when you go overboard, that's just messed up.

Shut the hell up! :mad:

[Silver Springs]

It really sucks when people bad mouth Stevie & I can't say anything about it.:shrug:

Everyone has a right to their opinions but when you go overboard, that's just messed up.

Shut the hell up! :mad:

Like you said, everybody has a right to their own opinions. I'm sure you say awful things about things you don't likem and I'm even more sure you wouldn't like to be told to shut up rather than expressing your thoughts. It's immature to expect people to restrain themselves because it conflicts with a personal belief.

[markolas]

Why do some people feel that if a phone is ringing or someone is knocking at the door, they *must* answer it?

I can't stand talking on the phone. I have a pre-paid cell phone, and a grand total of about 4 people have the number. I use it for emergencies and personal business. I do not chat on the phone. I just don't. So, if it rings, 9 times out of 10, I'm not expecting a call. So not only do I usually not answer, 99% of the times that it rings, I don't even look to see who it is. Drives my bf up a wall. He can't stand that I refuse to go running to the phone if it rings.

I also don't answer the door if I'm not expecting anyone. Usually, if somebody knocks and we're not expecting anyone, it's either a nosy neighbor or somebody selling something. And I don't care to get roped into a conversation with either. The bf also has a hard time extrapolating himself from salesman spiels. I think he understands the door thing now, but he still seems to think of a ringing phone as a summons.

My philosophy is - my phone is there for my convenience, not yours. :)

[Enchanted_Stevi]

It's a date hehe.

Random question, but does it make me a snob for refusing to buy from a website with abundant spelling mistakes? To me, if they have such a blase attitude towards proof reading, how do they feel about the more important things? Like internet security and secure buying? At least when I'm in a shop I can put a face to the person stealing my money...

We'll exchange numbers and when the reunion tour happens we'll plan out more LOL

ummmm I probs wouldnt buy from an online seller if they had a lot of spelling and grammar errors lol

[Heartboy]

I'm sure you say awful things about things you don't likem and I'm even more sure you wouldn't like to be told to shut up rather than expressing your thoughts. It's immature to expect people to restrain themselves because it conflicts with a personal belief.

Na, I don't go over the limit of rudeness.

This person is on a different board and I thought this was the 'Thought I'd Share' thread?:shrug:

Excuse me for expressing my feelings.

[Silver Springs]

We'll exchange numbers and when the reunion tour happens we'll plan out more LOL

ummmm I probs wouldnt buy from an online seller if they had a lot of spelling and grammar errors lol

Haha. Yeah. I'll have to make a mental note to turn my phone on because I hardly ever do lol. I like being incommunicado.

Na, I don't go over the limit of rudeness.

This person is on a different board and I thought this was 'Thought I'd Share' thread?:shrug:

Excuse me for expressing my feelings.



Well I was only expressing mine, so...:shrug:

[carrie721]

ummmm I probs wouldnt buy from an online seller if they had a lot of spelling and grammar errors lol

DUDE. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Haha. Yeah. I'll have to make a mental note to turn my phone on because I hardly ever do lol. I like being incommunicado.

=O my blackberry is like ALWAYS at my hip lol Where do u live btw? lol So we can plan accordingly lol

[Silver Springs]

=O my blackberry is like ALWAYS at my hip lol Where do u live btw? lol So we can plan accordingly lol

The same could be said for my iPod touch :p He's my wee minion. As such I named him "My Little Demon" XD

I live in England but know places that sell flights to America for a fiver if you don't mind being fastened to a wing hahahah!

[ryguy2010]

Just got a call from my ex telling me he is in Fla at the bar and has heard Stevie 8 times total on his trip and for me to quit sending my magical spells his way.

[BTFLCHLD]

So it looks like I'm going to be a canvassing field manager over the summer as well as a site director for the nonprofit I've worked with forever. Hello, seven day a week work week. I really hope I can handle this. hey congrats. do you usually work five or six? enjoy tonight.

[HomerMcvie]

Why do some people feel that if a phone is ringing or someone is knocking at the door, they *must* answer it?

I can't stand talking on the phone. I have a pre-paid cell phone, and a grand total of about 4 people have the number. I use it for emergencies and personal business. I do not chat on the phone. I just don't. So, if it rings, 9 times out of 10, I'm not expecting a call. So not only do I usually not answer, 99% of the times that it rings, I don't even look to see who it is. Drives my bf up a wall. He can't stand that I refuse to go running to the phone if it rings.

I also don't answer the door if I'm not expecting anyone. Usually, if somebody knocks and we're not expecting anyone, it's either a nosy neighbor or somebody selling something. And I don't care to get roped into a conversation with either. The bf also has a hard time extrapolating himself from salesman spiels. I think he understands the door thing now, but he still seems to think of a ringing phone as a summons.

My philosophy is - my phone is there for my convenience, not yours. :)
OMFG.:eek:

Never, have I read someone describe EXACTLY how I feel about both the phone, and people showing up at my house, unannounced.
I usually say, WTF do you fukcing WANT?, when I see my answering machine flashing.
And I too, won't answer the door, if I'm not expecting someone. I actually severed ties with a friend from high school, because he is the KING of pop ins. Not here, pal. He's gotten in touch with me on FB recently, but I'm not biting. Yeah, he's a nice guy, but if I let it start, and he finds out where I live, I'll be subjected to his constant pop ins.
Ann Landers said, years ago, 'in this day of emails, telephone, cell phones, telegraph, instant messaging, etc....there is no excuse for the pop in'.

[Amlyn]

I joined a gym this week and I'm really trying to get into a routine of going after work. So far I've gone 3x this week and I really hope to keep the momentum up. I'm excited that I'm doing something for myself!

[fumidesigns]

I joined a gym this week and I'm really trying to get into a routine of going after work. So far I've gone 3x this week and I really hope to keep the momentum up. I'm excited that I'm doing something for myself!

that's awesome! just stay focused! result will totally come! welcome aboard the "get fit" train! :thumbsup:

[fumidesigns]

Just got a call from my ex telling me he is in Fla at the bar and has heard Stevie 8 times total on his trip and for me to quit sending my magical spells his way.

tell him to shut up and sw...........

*rollseyesextrahard*


i can't do this censored ish! i'm going to tinychat! brb!

[louielouie2000]

Just got a call from my ex telling me he is in Fla at the bar and has heard Stevie 8 times total on his trip and for me to quit sending my magical spells his way.

I love it when I hear that from my ex's. They've all said this, too! :D

[Amlyn]

that's awesome! just stay focused! result will totally come! welcome aboard the "get fit" train! :thumbsup:

Thanks! The gym is only a few mos old so it's all neat and sparkly and cheap! That of course was part of the motivation. I'm loving this new 20 buck a month gym concept!

What do you do at the gym? Cardio? Weights? I plan to do both, alternating and stuff. I just never know how much is enough or too much. I should probably spend the dough and meet with a trainer a few times.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I joined a gym this week and I'm really trying to get into a routine of going after work. So far I've gone 3x this week and I really hope to keep the momentum up. I'm excited that I'm doing something for myself!

YAY Thats awesome!!! I joined the gym too 2 months ago =)

[fumidesigns]

Thanks! The gym is only a few mos old so it's all neat and sparkly and cheap! That of course was part of the motivation. I'm loving this new 20 buck a month gym concept!

What do you do at the gym? Cardio? Weights? I plan to do both, alternating and stuff. I just never know how much is enough or too much. I should probably spend the dough and meet with a trainer a few times.

i'm a cardio type of girl, but i'm soooooo not afraid of the weight room. lately i do the following:

monday - 1/2 elliptical and kickboxing class and abs class
tuesday - spin class and weights
wednesday - off
thursday - kickboxing and weights
friday - ass/abs class, cardio

the trainer at crunch cost 2600 a month! i don't have that kind of money right now!

[Amlyn]

YAY Thats awesome!!! I joined the gym too 2 months ago =)
Good for you! Keep it up!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Good for you! Keep it up!

You too!!! I havent lost too much weight but I feel more muscular lol I've been trying to work my abs lately so their super sore lol

[Amlyn]

i'm a cardio type of girl, but i'm soooooo not afraid of the weight room. lately i do the following:

monday - 1/2 elliptical and kickboxing class and abs class
tuesday - spin class and weights
wednesday - off
thursday - kickboxing and weights
friday - ass/abs class, cardio

the trainer at crunch cost 2600 a month! i don't have that kind of money right now!

Wow girl..you spend some Q time at Crunch! You are getting your money's worth. That's awesome that you are so dedicated. I'm starting slow...about an hour 4 or 5 times a week. So far i've been splittling about an hour with the elliptical and treadmill and tomorrow my plan is to do weights. This gym is weights and cardio only, so no classes, but i was never one for classes anyway. Although i did like yoga.

2600 a month is obscene. That's more than rent in nyc!

[fumidesigns]

Wow girl..you spend some Q time at Crunch! You are getting your money's worth. That's awesome that you are so dedicated. I'm starting slow...about an hour 4 or 5 times a week. So far i've been splittling about an hour with the elliptical and treadmill and tomorrow my plan is to do weights. This gym is weights and cardio only, so no classes, but i was never one for classes anyway. Although i did like yoga.

2600 a month is obscene. That's more than rent in nyc!

yeah i know but it's in midtown manhattan so i think that's y the rate is so high.

yeah i have 30 more lbs that i wanna lose so i gotta get on the ball!!!!

[Amlyn]

You too!!! I havent lost too much weight but I feel more muscular lol I've been trying to work my abs lately so their super sore lol

Are you doing crunches/sit-ups or using machines?

I'm like a sponge and want to absorb what is working for everyone cause i'm willing to try everything till i see what will work best!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Are you doing crunches/sit-ups or using machines?

I'm like a sponge and want to absorb what is working for everyone cause i'm willing to try everything till i see what will work best!

I use the machines...Theres this machine where you're knealing on this thing and you set the weights to whatever and you have to rotate...and I dont use sissy weights lol I've been using like 90lb weights...and I do each side 10 times...3 times each...So 30 on each side

Theres another machine where you practically do a crunch but its way harder then an actual crunch LOL and you can add weights...This ones harder so I use 20lbs

Then I use the thing where your dangling from it and you can lift your knees up

WICKED good youtube channel for work outs!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975

[Amlyn]

yeah i know but it's in midtown manhattan so i think that's y the rate is so high.

yeah i have 30 more lbs that i wanna lose so i gotta get on the ball!!!!

You'll do i and I'll do it! Go us!

[Amlyn]

I use the machines...Theres this machine where you're knealing on this thing and you set the weights to whatever and you have to rotate...and I dont use sissy weights lol I've been using like 90lb weights...and I do each side 10 times...3 times each...So 30 on each side

Theres another machine where you practically do a crunch but its way harder then an actual crunch LOL and you can add weights...This ones harder so I use 20lbs

Then I use the thing where your dangling from it and you can lift your knees up

WICKED good youtube channel for work outs!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/charliejames1975

Thanks! I'll check out the machines at my place to see if they have anything similiar AND i'll watch the video.

[fumidesigns]

You'll do i and I'll do it! Go us!

*hugs* yesssssssssssssss let's go!!!!!!!!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Thanks! I'll check out the machines at my place to see if they have anything similiar AND i'll watch the video.

=D also cardio stuff...when your on the tredmill...its good to walk for 1 minute, then run for a minute, then walk for a minute...etc

Ex)
3mph
4mph
3mph
4.5mph
3.5mph
5mph
3.5mph...

ETC....

[daniellaaarisen]

I typically do:

Monday: 45 minutes cardio
Tuesday: 30 minutes cardio, 30 minutes weight (usually machines), 15 minutes cardio
Wednesday: 45 minutes cardio
Thursday: 30 minutes cardio, 30 minutes weight (usually machines), 15 minutes cardio
Friday: 30 minutes cardio
Saturday: rest day
Sunday: 30 minutes cardio, 30 minutes weight (usually machines), 15 minutes cardio

[louielouie2000]

^I typically speed walk/jog about 50 mins a day/5 days a week. More than anything, it just makes me feel good.

[CreepingDeath]

I've been feeling pretty down lately, so I bought Daria: The Complete Series to cheer me up. Trent has to be the hottest cartoon character ever. :lol:

[ryguy2010]

I've been feeling pretty down lately, so I bought deaf Daria: The Complete Series to cheer me up. Trent has to be the hottest cartoon character ever. :lol:

don't make me bust out in sting with Bob Marley ' don't worry be happy' because I am tone deaf and you would be laughing up a storm. Feel better!

[carrie721]

I've been feeling pretty down lately, so I bought Daria: The Complete Series to cheer me up. Trent has to be the hottest cartoon character ever. :lol:

you win. +10 for daria.

[GypsySorcerer]

I've been feeling pretty down lately, so I bought Daria: The Complete Series to cheer me up. Trent has to be the hottest cartoon character ever. :lol:

Daria!!!!!! Loved that show. I need to buy the series.

And Kimberly, I hope you feel better. :xoxo:

[fumidesigns]

don't make me bust out in sting with Bob Marley ' don't worry be happy' because I am tone deaf and you would be laughing up a storm. Feel better!

bob marley?

[Meowi]

Remember when I said I had that Date?
Well, it turned out this girl is friends with this kid that dislikes me. You can kind of guess what happened.
Oh, and that date never materialized.

Anyway, I doing fine - but like you pumped for IYD!

[fumidesigns]

Remember when I said I had that Date?
Well, it turned out this girl is friends with this kid that dislikes me. You can kind of guess what happened.
Oh, and that date never materialized.

Anyway, I doing fine - but like you pumped for IYD!

That sucks! she should have made that decision herself.

[markolas]

I'm bored.

[fumidesigns]

I'm bored.

only the BORING get bored my dear! go do something, ANYTHING, before the devil gets his hands on you..........


that's what i was always told. *peeps around corner*

[CreepingDeath]

Daria!!!!!! Loved that show. I need to buy the series.

And Kimberly, I hope you feel better. :xoxo:

You must get it. I wasn't quite high school age when it first aired, but I relate to it so much. It's a real blast from the past for anyone about 24-30 years old.

[mezzoforte]

only the BORING get bored my dear! go do something, ANYTHING, before the devil gets his hands on you..........


that's what i was always told. *peeps around corner*

:lol:My mother used to say, "Only boring people get bored," every single time we complained of boredom. It was a pretty good method of shutting up three whiny pre-schoolers! In fact, to this day I literally never refer to boredom (I do, however, whine about pretty much everything else--not my best quality). Even hearing the words makes me uncomfortable.
Mama was pretty darn good at training her monkeys.:laugh:

Mark, as if you needed another lecturing mother in your life, mine would bark "Read a book! Go outside! Take a walk!"

[fumidesigns]

:lol:My mother used to say, "Only boring people get bored," every single time we complained of boredom. It was a pretty good method of shutting up three whiny pre-schoolers! In fact, to this day I literally never refer to boredom (I do, however, whine about pretty much everything else--not my best quality). Even hearing the words makes me uncomfortable.
Mama was pretty darn good at training her monkeys.:laugh:

Mark, as if you needed another lecturing mother in your life, mine would bark "Read a book! Go outside! Take a walk!"

yeah now i say it when people say "i'm bored" to me. but honestly, i'm not one to actually get bored. if i get that lingering feeling, i'll hop up and do some jumping jacks lol! i usually keep my mind going with something so that RARELY happens in my world.

[mezzoforte]

yeah now i say it when people say "i'm bored" to me. but honestly, i'm not one to actually get bored. if i get that lingering feeling, i'll hop up and do some jumping jacks lol! i usually keep my mind going with something so that RARELY happens in my world.

Mimi, I'm more convinced all the time that you have more energy than anyone I've ever met.

I'm not one to get bored, either, but I go in the opposite direction: I'm way too content to loaf around the internet:o

[LikeAWillow]

I'm not one to get bored, either, but I go in the opposite direction: I'm way too content to loaf around the internet:o

Agreed. But for me, it leaves me still bored but with a less than healthy dose of self-hatred added to it.

[fumidesigns]

Mimi, I'm more convinced all the time that you have more energy than anyone I've ever met.

I'm not one to get bored, either, but I go in the opposite direction: I'm way too content to loaf around the internet:o

i do have a lot of energy acutally :lol:

when i'm tired, i'm knocked OUT! when i'm up..........i'm a busy bee! lol!

[fumidesigns]

Agreed. But for me, it leaves me still bored but with a less than healthy dose of self-hatred added to it.

just hop up and do some football presses or run in place. or just go put on makeup for no reason. i did this one day when i was feeling...............IDLE

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd447/mimiphxafropuffs/my%20hair%20and%20makeup/IMG000034.jpg

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS....

Today I had a test that I got a 100 on(of course lol). We also voted for "Class Representatives" cause for some reason we need class rep's now....We had to choose 3 people...guess who is one of those Student Reps?!?! ME:blob2: Not quite sure what my job is, but I'm glad people like me enough to pick me LOL

Oh and I also had my first RELAXER today!! I was SOOOO scared! But I did REALLY good! Even with my half ass partner lol She half assed her side of the head when blow drying and I had to call in one of my friends to redo it!! Btw...when she was done blow drying he left school for a "doctor appt" and left me with the hair cut AND blow dry and flat iron!! Thank GOD Jen and Jess helped me!!!

but I got the $8 tip ;-)

[-Lillith-]

JTIS....

Today I had a test that I got a 100 on(of course lol). We also voted for "Class Representatives" cause for some reason we need class rep's now....We had to choose 3 people...guess who is one of those Student Reps?!?! ME:blob2: Not quite sure what my job is, but I'm glad people like me enough to pick me LOL

Oh and I also had my first RELAXER today!! I was SOOOO scared! But I did REALLY good! Even with my half ass partner lol She half assed her side of the head when blow drying and I had to call in one of my friends to redo it!! Btw...when she was done blow drying he left school for a "doctor appt" and left me with the hair cut AND blow dry and flat iron!! Thank GOD Jen and Jess helped me!!!

but I got the $8 tip ;-)

8$ tip? Then you must have done good work congrats ;)

[Enchanted_Stevi]

8$ tip? Then you must have done good work congrats ;)

THANKS!! yep =) I wish I took a picture!! It came out really good!! I've never had to deal with kinky curly hair like that before!! but good thing I watch my spanish friends at school do hair and I got some tips from them.

[-Lillith-]

THANKS!! yep =) I wish I took a picture!! It came out really good!! I've never had to deal with kinky curly hair like that before!! but good thing I watch my spanish friends at school do hair and I got some tips from them.

i have a good friend who is becoming a hairdresser at the moment as well.
She offered me to do my perms for free :)
When i decided what i will become i thought about it as well, but then decided to become (kindergarten) teacher :)
I colored mum s hair a few times :o

[Enchanted_Stevi]

i have a good friend who is becoming a hairdresser at the moment as well.
She offered me to do my perms for free :)
When i decided what i will become i thought about it as well, but then decided to become (kindergarten) teacher :)
I colored mum s hair a few times :o

Thats awesome!! I actually dont mind perms =) Id rather do a perm then a relaxer LOL Aww a kindergarten teacher?!?! How cuteee!!!
I was coloring my friends hair WAAAAAY before I started going to school for hair

I guess its my DESTINY =)

[-Lillith-]

Thats awesome!! I actually dont mind perms =) Id rather do a perm then a relaxer LOL Aww a kindergarten teacher?!?! How cuteee!!!
I was coloring my friends hair WAAAAAY before I started going to school for hair

I guess its my DESTINY =)

Perms are cool, i wanted curls so badly and looked like fresh out of the 80s the first time but now it looks really cool.
My hairdresser was afraid of that decision :laugh:
Kindergarten teacher yes, but i am starting to work in an after school care club with older kids(6-11).
I am nearly done with school :blob2: took me 4 years now !
yes was coloring hairs sometimes as well but the last time it really didnt look all that good... i was pretty sorry:(

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Perms are cool, i wanted curls so badly and looked like fresh out of the 80s the first time but now it looks really cool.
My hairdresser was afraid of that decision :laugh:
Kindergarten teacher yes, but i am starting to work in an after school care club with older kids(6-11).
I am nearly done with school :blob2: took me 4 years now !
yes was coloring hairs sometimes as well but the last time it really didnt look all that good... i was pretty sorry:(

Did you get regular perm rods for your perm? I gave my friend a perm a couple weeks ago and I did sponge rods which are a bit more softer and less "grandma" looking lol
What are you going to school for?

[-Lillith-]

Did you get regular perm rods for your perm? I gave my friend a perm a couple weeks ago and I did sponge rods which are a bit more softer and less "grandma" looking lol
What are you going to school for?

I have a regular perm. But I have long hair and it looks pretty good, but i as afraid it would look a little grandma like or strange.
It gets softer after a few days... The first day it looks pretty ...big .. :o

If you want to become a kindergarten teacher in germany, you have to go to school for like 5 years. I am done with my 4 years the last year is working and school every once in a while.
It s a long time , i am glad when i finally can start to earn my own money :blob2:

how long do you have to go to school ?

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I have a regular perm. But I have long hair and it looks pretty good, but i as afraid it would look a little grandma like or strange.
It gets softer after a few days... The first day it looks pretty ...big .. :o

If you want to become a kindergarten teacher in germany, you have to go to school for like 5 years. I am done with my 4 years the last year is working and school every once in a while.
It s a long time , i am glad when i finally can start to earn my own money :blob2:

how long do you have to go to school ?

Oh wow you live in Germany?!?!
My best friend is going to school for Special Education. I think her last year she works in a classroom or something like that...
I only go to school for 8 months lol

[daniellaaarisen]

All this talk about hair makes me realize how terribly I need to get mine done. After my New York trip, that's gotta happen. In the meantime.... I'm so broke haha.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

All this talk about hair makes me realize how terribly I need to get mine done. After my New York trip, that's gotta happen. In the meantime.... I'm so broke haha.

You have NO IDEA how badly I want to do your hair LOL

[daniellaaarisen]

You have NO IDEA how badly I want to do your hair LOL

Get your butt to NYC and it's a deal! I desperately need a cut and color. It's not even funny.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Get your butt to NYC and it's a deal! I desperately need a cut and color. It's not even funny.

I'm still trying!!! OMG Could you picture me with my case and bag of hair products walking around NYC LOL I could seriously be a Joico Spokesperson!!! But when we get 50% off Joico how can you NOT buy so much of it?

If I could I would SOOOOOOOOO totally do your hair at the hotel xD Color cut and blow dry xD Oh and of course a deep penetrating reconstrustor treatment of course

[-Lillith-]

All this talk about hair makes me realize how terribly I need to get mine done. After my New York trip, that's gotta happen. In the meantime.... I'm so broke haha.

Funny. I saw your video in the other thread and thought " the girl has nice hair" :)

[daniellaaarisen]

Funny. I saw your video in the other thread and thought " the girl has nice hair" :)

Thank you! I put a lot of time and money into it.

[-Lillith-]

me too :o .. like i said before ...

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Thank you! I put a lot of time and money into it.

I wish I could say that...but I dont...but then again I get my hair done for free at school LOL

Me: Hey wanna put some foils in my hair?
Friend: Sure, I need them written off in my packet
Me: SWEET

=D

[SapphireSister]

I really wish I could be just as obsessed with another artist as I am with Stevie although it would be even more expensive but at least it would be some variety instead of having one person. Growing up it was Madonna then of course it changed to Stevie so I suppose it could change again but I highly doubt it. :shrug:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I really wish I could be just as obsessed with another artist as I am with Stevie although it would be even more expensive but at least it would be some variety instead of having one person. Growing up it was Madonna then of course it changed to Stevie so I suppose it could change again but I highly doubt it. :shrug:

Same here...but with different people obviously...I went through "phases" and finally just stuck to Stevie...I HIGHLY doubt I'll ever be as "obsessed" with anyone else

[-Lillith-]

I really wish I could be just as obsessed with another artist as I am with Stevie although it would be even more expensive but at least it would be some variety instead of having one person. Growing up it was Madonna then of course it changed to Stevie so I suppose it could change again but I highly doubt it. :shrug:

nothing comes close to stevie, you can forget :thumbsup:
Before it was stevie , for me it was mariah , i still love her thou.
In the beginning i thought it could be less in some time but my obsession rahter grows. Just written a song about her and how she influenced me. :)
She is really something special... Nothing could ever come close again.

[fumidesigns]

Can someone tell me how the dude at starbucks forgot to put the coffee in my latte!? Lawwwwwwwd!

Anyhoo I'm on my way home! Chat anyone!?

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Can someone tell me how the dude at starbucks forgot to put the coffee in my latte!? Lawwwwwwwd!

Anyhoo I'm on my way home! Chat anyone!?

WHAT THE HELL?!?!?
Yesterday the barista asked me if I wanted an extra shot of espresso in my caramel macchiato..I naturally said yes lol

I'm about to go to the gym

[daniellaaarisen]

I want my hair this color, I think.

http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/photos/497612/ashley-greene-and-best-buy-gallery.png

But I'm afraid that I can't be tan and have reddish hair at the same time.... I just scheduled a hair appointment (I know, bad me) so I need to figure out what I'm doing.

I want a new cut too but I have zero ideas.

[Heartboy]

I really wish I could be just as obsessed with another artist as I am with Stevie

I am! :D

You walk in my room & all you will see is Stevie, HEART, Madonna & Buffy the Vampire Slayer everywhere! :eek::lol:;)

[-Lillith-]

Heart is great i just started hearing :]

[louielouie2000]

I want my hair this color, I think.

http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/photos/497612/ashley-greene-and-best-buy-gallery.png

But I'm afraid that I can't be tan and have reddish hair at the same time.... I just scheduled a hair appointment (I know, bad me) so I need to figure out what I'm doing.

I want a new cut too but I have zero ideas.

But I love your hair just as it is! It's so long and beautiful! And it's a beautiful dark chocolate color :). Whatever you do to make it look so shiny and luxurious, keep doing THAT! :nod:

[fumidesigns]

But I love your hair just as it is! It's so long and beautiful! And it's a beautiful dark chocolate color :). Whatever you do to make it look so shiny and luxurious, keep doing THAT! :nod:

ditto! plus shouldn't you go lighter for spring/summer anyway girl!?

[Amlyn]

I'm about to go to the gym

I went after work and spent an hour on the weight machines. When i got to the abdominal ones, I thought of you. I crunched and crunched!

Hope you had a good workout.

[fumidesigns]

I went after work and spent an hour on the weight machines. When i got to the abdominal ones, I thought of you. I crunched and crunched!

Hope you had a good workout.

i just got home from the gym too! kickboxing was tonight!

[Amlyn]

i just got home from the gym too! kickboxing was tonight!

I've always been intrigued and intimidated by kickboxing. Love the stress relief it appears to give off but there's no way I wouldn't look like a bumbling idiot.

[fumidesigns]

I've always been intrigued and intimidated by kickboxing. Love the stress relief it appears to give off but there's no way I wouldn't look like a bumbling idiot.

i actually am NOT a fan of kickboxing but it's gets ya fit. i'm a step aerobics kinda girl. unfortunately my gym doesn't have a step class! it's the dumbest thing in the world!!!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I want my hair this color, I think.

http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/photos/497612/ashley-greene-and-best-buy-gallery.png

But I'm afraid that I can't be tan and have reddish hair at the same time.... I just scheduled a hair appointment (I know, bad me) so I need to figure out what I'm doing.

I want a new cut too but I have zero ideas.

I love the color...
Red hair fades wicked fast lol Even reddish hair..red hair color molecules are larger and wash out easier...but that color really isnt like RED...its more of a chocolate brown...Tomorrow at school I'll look at our color swatches and suggest something for you =) What products does your salon use?

Your hair is WICKED long! you could use a wicked good trim lol Obviously mostly layers....maybe long side bangs?

[Amlyn]

i actually am NOT a fan of kickboxing but it's gets ya fit. i'm a step aerobics kinda girl. unfortunately my gym doesn't have a step class! it's the dumbest thing in the world!!!

I used to do step back in college. I loved it!. But that was like 15 years ago before anyone could even pronounce pilates.

[fumidesigns]

I used to do step back in college. I loved it!. But that was like 15 years ago before anyone could even pronounce pilates.

i liked pilates............eventho i'm a fast movement kinda girl. yoga i hate!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I went after work and spent an hour on the weight machines. When i got to the abdominal ones, I thought of you. I crunched and crunched!

Hope you had a good workout.

I spent 20 minutes on the elliptical...thought my thighs were gonna fall off lol
Then did about 30 minutes of weights
When I did the ab ones my abs hurt like whoa lol

[daniellaaarisen]

ditto! plus shouldn't you go lighter for spring/summer anyway girl!?

Haha I'm petrified of going lighter. I've never really done it... maybe I should just do foils? hmmm... SOMEONE DECIDE FOR ME!

[louielouie2000]

I'm going to be very sad when Cadbury Creme Egg season is over :distress:

[daniellaaarisen]

I love the color...
Red hair fades wicked fast lol Even reddish hair..red hair color molecules are larger and wash out easier...but that color really isnt like RED...its more of a chocolate brown...Tomorrow at school I'll look at our color swatches and suggest something for you =) What products does your salon use?

Your hair is WICKED long! you could use a wicked good trim lol Obviously mostly layers....maybe long side bangs?

I know I need my hair cut really badly but I'm emotionally attached to it haha. I know the ends aren't healthy but they could be SO much worse given how rarely I cut my hair... I take incredible care of my hair because I refuse to get it trimmed more than twice a year. I haven't gotten a trim since August.

Maybe long layers.... hmm. Seriously recommend styles for me/show me pictures because I am desperate for a change!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Haha I'm petrified of going lighter. I've never really done it... maybe I should just do foils? hmmm... SOMEONE DECIDE FOR ME!

foils? I am THE master at foils LOL
Maybe you should do some foils on top...thin strips...and a some on the sides

[daniellaaarisen]

Okay, hair time.

My hair if I just let it naturally dry... see how it's two different colors right now? I need freaking color correction so badly it's not even funny:

http://i56.tinypic.com/28r19qg.jpg

My hair blown out/flat ironed (and my face without makeup, ugh):

http://i56.tinypic.com/8shi.jpg


HELP!

[cristochango]

I'm going to be very sad when Cadbury Creme Egg season is over :distress:

aaah, how can you eat those?
Solid chocolate bunnies are where it's at :D

[cristochango]

http://i56.tinypic.com/28r19qg.jpg



HELP!

beautiful :)

[daniellaaarisen]

beautiful :)

Thank you Chris! :xoxo:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I know I need my hair cut really badly but I'm emotionally attached to it haha. I know the ends aren't healthy but they could be SO much worse given how rarely I cut my hair... I take incredible care of my hair because I refuse to get it trimmed more than twice a year. I haven't gotten a trim since August.

Maybe long layers.... hmm. Seriously recommend styles for me/show me pictures because I am desperate for a change!

I love long layers!!
You know what you should get? Joico has an AMAZING reconstructor system...at school we call it the 4 step
1) Shampoo twice with our clarifying shampoo(Either Chealting or the KPak Shampoo)
2) Cuticle Sealer(seals the cuticle of your hair and brings your hair to its naturak pH)
3) Deep Penetrating Reconstructor(high in protiens that build healthy hair)
4) Intense Hydrator(name speaks for itself)

Between each step you towel dry your hair so the products thoroughly penetrate the hair and you leave each thing on for 5 minutes then rinse. Some people leave the reconstructor on for like 30 minutes lol

Even if you just wanted the reconstructor...that works amazing even by itself

P.S. I'll send you some pics via skype or fb or even here lol

[daniellaaarisen]

Even if you just wanted the reconstructor...that works amazing even by itself

P.S. I'll send you some pics via skype or fb or even here lol

Yeah, I'm thinking I need a cut, color and deep conditioning treatment. If I can somehow pull off doing this before Webster I will be a very happy girl.

And please do send away! Either way. I'm on Skype now.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Okay, hair time.

My hair if I just let it naturally dry... see how it's two different colors right now? I need freaking color correction so badly it's not even funny:

http://i56.tinypic.com/28r19qg.jpg
HELP!

God I love your hair!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Yeah, I'm thinking I need a cut, color and deep conditioning treatment. If I can somehow pull off doing this before Webster I will be a very happy girl.

And please do send away! Either way. I'm on Skype now.

if I could I would SEND you like the whole 4 step lol Well I techniquely could lol

[mezzoforte]

Okay, hair time.

My hair blown out/flat ironed (and my face without makeup, ugh):

http://i56.tinypic.com/8shi.jpg


HELP!

:shocked:Dude. Your hair. I...think I have to hate you a little bit.

[daniellaaarisen]

:shocked:Dude. Your hair. I...think I have to hate you a little bit.

It takes lots of time and money to get like that! Thank you, though :)

[APerfectLie]

aaah, how can you eat those?
Solid chocolate bunnies are where it's at :D

Both of you are wrong! Peeps for the win!

[mezzoforte]

Both of you are wrong! Peeps for the win!

I'm going to be very sad when Cadbury Creme Egg season is over :distress:

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit:p

Cadbury mini eggs are where it's at.

[CreepingDeath]

aaah, how can you eat those?
Solid chocolate bunnies are where it's at :D

I bought a solid Cadbury bunny at Target last night. I also got the Creme Eggs and the Caramel Eggs. What can I say? I'm a Cadbury whore.

As far as Peeps go, I bought the bunnies and chicks to put in the microwave to watch them get huge.

[daniellaaarisen]

.....I'm thinking blonde. Is that insane?

[ryguy2010]

.....I'm thinking blonde. Is that insane?

Personally Danielle (sp) you are beautiful and your hair is lush and healthy. Love your natural color. Would suggest blonde (beige) highlights

[louielouie2000]

.....I'm thinking blonde. Is that insane?

I think your dark hair has an incredible color and texture. You have such dark features, too. I just think you couldn't possibly look more stunning than you already do if you did a single thing to change your looks. Your long, luxurious, dark hair is your thing. Rock what you got, I say. You have this kinda retro almost earthy '70s beauty and style that I think would be ruined if you went blonde. I mean, I think you look most amazing in that second pic where your don't even have any makeup on. Most people would kill for your features, skin tone, and hair.That's just my personal opinion, though. :)

[daniellaaarisen]

I think your dark hair has an incredible color and texture. You have such dark features, too. I just think you couldn't possibly look more stunning than you already do if you did a single thing to change your looks. Your long, luxurious, dark hair is your thing. Rock what you got, I say. You have this kinda retro almost earthy '70s beauty and style that I think would be ruined if you went blonde. I mean, I think you look most amazing in that second pic where your don't even have any makeup on. Most people would kill for your features, skin tone, and hair.That's just my personal opinion, though. :)

This is why we are married.

[ButterCookie]

I agree with Louie. Your brown hair is just perfect, I'd probably cry if you bleached it. What about a full fringe?

[Sleepless-Child]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

.....I'm thinking blonde. Is that insane?

I just LOVE your dark hair though!
I have dark hair like yours and I fried the ends of my hair by going blonde lol
Needless to say I need a TRIM WICKED BAD lol
Plus roots are THE worst when your hair is DARK

[fumidesigns]

Okay, hair time.

My hair if I just let it naturally dry... see how it's two different colors right now? I need freaking color correction so badly it's not even funny:

http://i56.tinypic.com/28r19qg.jpg

My hair blown out/flat ironed (and my face without makeup, ugh):

http://i56.tinypic.com/8shi.jpg


HELP!

seriously daniella don't change a thing! you're so damn pretty!

[holidayroad]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.

You should feel like you can put anything here. It's good to hear that your parents have been good to you. Still, like your mother said, you'll probably never change anything for them. It is all up to them whether they want to or can be different. Your words 'My sister and I are necessarily responsible for it.' shows that you are carrying way too much guilt over this. No one is responsible for what your parents do except themselves.

[mezzoforte]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.
I'm really glad you shared that. Those are very isolating feelings, and it's so important to get them out, especially since you aren't necessarily able to tell people you know personally. For what it's worth, I think you'd be surprised by how many people have dealt with exactly what you're describing. There's so much shame around alcoholism that a lot of it gets swept under the rug, but almost everyone I know has loved an alcoholic--you're definitely not alone.
It's so hard loving someone with substance abuse issues because there's often so much good there, so much of the person you love, until another side comes out that you can't control. I assume you're still living with them (not sure if your age), but as you get older, you'll decide how much of that you want to deal with--whether the good outweighs the bad. And unfortunately, you can't make them better unless
they're willing to make themselves better. All you can do is offer encouragement and support, and try to make healthy choicesfor yourself. It's a miserable position to be in, but try to remember that you're basically powerless over their disease--it's not your fault, nor your responsibility. You do, however, have power over your relationships and your own well-being.
I'm repeating myself, but really want to hammer this in: you did not cause their alcoholism. No child has the power to make their parent an alcoholic. But I realize that when you've been dealing with this guilt your entire life, a stranger over the Internet is not going to make you let go of that (I wish I could). I would strongly recommend looking into Al-anon/alateen. It's an AA affiliated programs that runs meetings for families and friends of alcoholics, and I know people who've gotten a lot out of it.
In the meantime, share anything you want to!

[Sleepless-Child]

You should feel like you can put anything here. It's good to hear that your parents have been good to you. Still, like your mother said, you'll probably never change anything for them. It is all up to them whether they want to or can be different. Your words 'My sister and I are necessarily responsible for it.' shows that you are carrying way too much guilt over this. No one is responsible for what your parents do except themselves.

I know i can't do anything, but this is killing me. More than anything here, cause i'm sure it's my fault, somehow. I talked about the situation with my mother this morning, and she got really mad, cause she thought i was judging them, when really, i wasn't. I just wanted to tell her how scared and worried i was. "After all the things we've done for you and your sister, you can at least tolerate the fact that alcohol is one of those few things that we still enjoy", she said. This destroyed me, litterally. I mean, how did they get to the point where alcohol is the only thing they enjoy in their lives ?

I'm really glad you shared that. Those are very isolating feelings, and it's so important to get them out, especially since you aren't necessarily able to tell people you know personally. For what it's worth, I think you'd be surprised by how many people have dealt with exactly what you're describing. There's so much shame around alcoholism that a lot of it gets swept under the rug, but almost everyone I know has loved an alcoholic--you're definitely not alone.
It's so hard loving someone with substance abuse issues because there's often so much good there, so much of the person you love, until another side comes out that you can't control. I assume you're still living with them (not sure if your age), but as you get older, you'll decide how much of that you want to deal with--whether the good outweighs the bad. And unfortunately, you can't make them better unless
they're willing to make themselves better. All you can do is offer encouragement and support, and try to make healthy choicesfor yourself. It's a miserable position to be in, but try to remember that you're basically powerless over their disease--it's not your fault, nor your responsibility. You do, however, have power over your relationships and your own well-being.
I'm repeating myself, but really want to hammer this in: you did not cause their alcoholism. No child has the power to make their parent an alcoholic. But I realize that when you've been dealing with this guilt your entire life, a stranger over the Internet is not going to make you let go of that (I wish I could). I would strongly recommend looking into Al-anon/alateen. It's an AA affiliated programs that runs meetings for families and friends of alcoholics, and I know people who've gotten a lot out of it.
In the meantime, share anything you want to!

Well, this is exactly what it's all about. I know i just can change myself, not them. I need to be more tolerant, but sometimes, it's really really hard.
This is all about growing up, i believe. I really hope that i will learn to handle this. I'm 18, so i'm not living with my parents anymore, but still, everytime i'm back home, i feel the same way : ashamed, sad, and lonely. I just don't want to come back anymore, but i can't do that, cause i feel that they will be in an even worse situation if the person they did all those things for isn't even thankful (and that's actually what my mom said to me this morning).
I need to find a balance : i need to stay close to them, to support them, and, on the other hand, to live my life own and stop caring so much for my parents, right ?
Oh, and, for those programs, we don't have those specific ones in France, though there probably are some kind of meetings for people who live this situation. I just don't feel ready yet, it's just the first time i'm talking about it, and it's on the internet, so it doesn't feel that real and scary. What's more my parents are good to me : usually, people who are going to these meetings have worse issues to deal with.


Thank you for answering, i'm already feeling a bit better :).

[SapphireSister]

Here is my future hair style but the blond will be lighter and more platinum, not so gold and all dark underneath. I used to change my hair all the time but it's been the same (long and dark) for the last 3 years and I majorly need a change. I have to wait till September though to do it because I'm getting it done at an expensive salon here in L.A. and it's going to take me that long to save up. It's going to be a major process - chemically straighten, color, cut/style.
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[CreepingDeath]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.

I've learned that the Ledge is a pretty safe place to share "dark" secrets. I come from a long line of addicts. Three of my grandparents were alcoholics and one was addicted to prescription medication. I'm struggling right now with painkillers. I'm not the best one for advice, but know you can talk/PM me anytime.

[daniellaaarisen]

I agree with Louie. Your brown hair is just perfect, I'd probably cry if you bleached it. What about a full fringe?

I've thought about this.... about doing the full bangs thing. So many choices! GAH

[daniellaaarisen]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.

My dad is an alcoholic. If you want to talk about this privately, feel free to PM me.

[daniellaaarisen]

Here is my future hair style but the blond will be lighter and more platinum, not so gold and all dark underneath. I used to change my hair all the time but it's been the same (long and dark) for the last 3 years and I majorly need a change. I have to wait till September though to do it because I'm getting it done at an expensive salon here in L.A. and it's going to take me that long to save up. It's going to be a major process - chemically straighten, color, cut/style.
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Lindsay this is going to be CRAZY! I can't even picture you without your trademark dark hair. So ballsy, you're making me want to do something crazy... ;)

[cristochango]

So today is Good Friday. I have to Fast.
I usually eat 4,000 Calories a day.
This isn't going to end well :)

[fumidesigns]

when i get back to jersey, i'ma pick this bad boy up right here before i go in the house! then i'ma log on to the ledge! then i'ma log on to skype! then i'ma log on to youtube!

i'm just saying......

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd447/mimiphxafropuffs/SU1HLTIwMTEwNDIwLTAwMDEyLmpwZw.jpg

[fumidesigns]

And Hell No I'm Not Working Out Today! Don't Judge Me Lmao!

[LikeAWillow]

You know that feeling when you meet someone and you skip right past the acquaintance phase and into actual friendship? I am head over heels in love with that feeling and with my new friend.

[fumidesigns]

You know that feeling when you meet someone and you skip right past the acquaintance phase and into actual friendship? I am head over heels in love with that feeling and with my new friend.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[LikeAWillow]

I hesitated a looong time before posting this.
Ok, so both of my parents are alcoholics. I know this is random, and maybe a bit inappropiate, but i just reached that point in my life, where i feel like i need to talk about it. I never do. Like my mom would say, it's some kind of a "big family secret" (she obviously says that because, if someone knows, her social life would be destroyed...).
They've always been really nice to me, and there's always been a strong bound between us, but i can't handle it anymore. I'm starting to be more and more agressive, and they don't get it, cause once again, they really are good parents. But i can't watch them killing themselves in front of me, and i can't listen to them saying that this is a normal situation. I know they are unhappy, if they're drinking, and i don't know what to do about it. My sister and i are necessarily responsible for it, cause they're working so hard for us, and i know that might be one reason of the fact that they're so unhappy. Probably the main reason, actually.
I don't know what to do, and my mom is telling me that i'll never change anything. I'm so scared for their health, and for the future.

I'm really sorry to talk about it here, but i feel like The Ledge is one little place, out of the society i live in, where i won't be judged. So, that's it.

I'm really sorry you're going through this. I know there's a lot of ledgies who can relate. It's such a hard situation, but I'm really glad to hear that their drinking doesn't affect the way they treat you. It sounds like you've tried talking to your parents about it before yourself....is there any way you could talk them into family counseling?

[LikeAWillow]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

SHE'S AMAZING. Haha. I feel like such a creep because I can't stop talking about her, but I just rarely connect with someone like this, and not only do she and I get along so well, but she told off a mutual friend of ours for treating me badly last night in a way that no one else has had the balls to do. So now I have a hero complex about her in addition :lol:

[fumidesigns]

SHE'S AMAZING. Haha. I feel like such a creep because I can't stop talking about her, but I just rarely connect with someone like this, and not only do she and I get along so well, but she told off a mutual friend of ours for treating me badly last night in a way that no one else has had the balls to do. So now I have a hero complex about her in addition :lol:

that's sweet. good friends rock! i haven't had this connection w/ anyone in years!

[daniellaaarisen]

You know that feeling when you meet someone and you skip right past the acquaintance phase and into actual friendship? I am head over heels in love with that feeling and with my new friend.

This was us.

[Sleepless-Child]

I've learned that the Ledge is a pretty safe place to share "dark" secrets. I come from a long line of addicts. Three of my grandparents were alcoholics and one was addicted to prescription medication. I'm struggling right now with painkillers. I'm not the best one for advice, but know you can talk/PM me anytime.

My dad is an alcoholic. If you want to talk about this privately, feel free to PM me.


I'm really sorry you're going through this. I know there's a lot of ledgies who can relate. It's such a hard situation, but I'm really glad to hear that their drinking doesn't affect the way they treat you. It sounds like you've tried talking to your parents about it before yourself....is there any way you could talk them into family counseling?

See, this is why i don't really like complaining about all of this : there are thousands of people who live the same situation, or worse. My situation is probably not that bad. Anyway, thank you everyone, you don't know how much this was important to me. Just to feel that i'm not THAT alone. I really had no idea you (Danielle and Kimberly) were going through this too, and i thank you for caring.

You know that feeling when you meet someone and you skip right past the acquaintance phase and into actual friendship? I am head over heels in love with that feeling and with my new friend.

Oh God, this is like the best feeling in the world. It is actually falling in love, litterally.

[SapphireSister]

Lindsay this is going to be CRAZY! I can't even picture you without your trademark dark hair. So ballsy, you're making me want to do something crazy... ;)

See photos thread for me with blond short hair...