Show me the money
 

ANyone here ever been conned out of money or anything else? I met this guy last year who was very good looking, we had fun, and before I knew it, I was out $1,000. Now this was totally my fault because he didnt hold a gun to my head, but it was amazing to me how it happened and how slick he was at it. I was soooo ashamed about this for awhile, but I figure he'el get his eventually. Thank god I learned my lesson there, becuase I found out through a couple gay friends of mine that he nalied another guy for 2 grand...

Never - EVER - give anyone money you do not expect to lose.

Everybody makes mistakes David. Don't be too hard on yourself.

Oh it's ok. I learned a lesson. But thank you for the support. I appriciate it.:nod:

Oh god...

I was conned by my ex-roommate, whom I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire. And I was conned by the smarmy SOB who sold me this car I've got. Suffice it to say, I'll never have a car financed again, nor will I buy anything on credit. If I can't afford to pay cash, I don't need it. That's my new motto.

Me too - and it sucks a$$ :mad: :mad:

I'll remember that for sure...

I'm a bit surprised to hear you say that. :D

I dunno, I've gotten used to it. I honestly didn't run up huge credit card bills by going on a shopping spree...it was all to pay this psychotic ex-roommate who thought the world revolved around him. And to pay to keep this car, which was marked up to twice what it was worth, which was the real reason my bank wouldn't finance it...not because "I had no credit" as the car salesman said. Instead, Ford Credit financed it at 19% interest. But it's okay, because it's almost paid off now. You can bet your sweet, sweet ass I won't make that mistake twice.

Amen brother!!!

I have gone on a budget :mad: and am no longer dipping into my stash like Imelda buying shoes :laugh:

I know. I hate budgets too!!!:mad: Unfortunetely for me, it's now a neccessity:nod:

Well, I went to buy a house the other day and was DAMN - where the F is all my money :laugh: I mean I've still a pile, but I hate to dig into that pile :laugh:

You know, my only waterloo as far as spending money goes is fast food. Aside from the fact that I'm 30 pounds heavier than I was a couple of years ago, that **** is expensive! I'm trying to learn how to cook.

Damn, that sounds just like me. Wendy's here...:nod:

You know what is a good alternative. Buy frozen dinners. The portions are fair sized and many, like Garden View Lasagne, are really good - plus, they are like $3.00. Also, take a homemade sandwhich and your own soda to work. You can save like $100 a month that way.

You're smart. I wish I could say the same for myself regarding money...:laugh:

Well, I've started buying Banquet TV dinners for 89 cents. :laugh:

But there are times when I absolutely *crave* cheeseburgers. They're like big, greasy crack rocks. I have no energy when I eat like that, and yet I can't seem to completely stop. :shrug:

No Ramen yet huh?:laugh:

OMG - $0.89 - that is scary shiitte :laugh: But, hey, a whole month's worth will cost ya like $45 :laugh:

Oh god, I've tried eating that but I just can't. I bought some to take with me to lunch, but I almost threw up after I took the first bite. :distress:

Gut rot here we come!!!:thumbsup:

I know, I'll probably die of cancer in 10 years. :laugh:

The McDonald's french fries have already done that, I think.

Well, al least you wont die hungry......:lol:

Yikes
 

Another fast food eater here. I've sesly had it up to *here* with fast food though. I'm sick of Jack in the Box, Whataburger, Sonic, McDonalds, Burger Street, etc. Ugh. I have tried to start eating at home more, but it's difficult since I don't like to cook and I suck at it anyways. I had a Totinos pizza yesterday (those are good and CHEAP! :thumbsup: ) and last week, I made rigatoni. I'm so freakin' picky though, I hate everything! LOL I've recently discovered Lipton noodle soup that I love, so I've been making that once a week or so. I only eat once a day usually, then snack the rest of the time.

Anyways...about the money situation. I've never loaned lots of cash to anyone..well, once, to a close friend, but he paid me back and I trust him completely. :)

Well, that's good. Trustworthy people are hard to find these days:distress:

Honey for a Buddhist, I just have to say, you crack me up.

Honey, did you see the bond market today? It was a baaaad day for interest rates. Mama's worried. :shocked:

I had one from McCormick & Schmicks for (late) lunch. I even ate the fries. :distress:

Well, I'm a work in progress. :)

So are we all.:)

They're gonna have to put me on that show Intervention before too long. :laugh:

So true.:nod:

I will be doing 200 sit ups later. :nod:

When I'M perfect, that's when the world will end for sure....:laugh: