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CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Apr 21 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow.. i'm stunned by the news these days.. is it just me or are people becoming more and more intolerant each and every day? It looks like we are merging into a society of 4 or 5 issues, and if you happen to fall on the wrong side of the popular opinion or you hold a dissenting view you are publicly humiliated and scorned. Wow.. I'm just kinda stunned really over the whole Miss America thing, and now even Jackie Chan is being strung up.

I dunno some of this feels very akin to witch hunting Salem-style. Are we looking for bigots, communists etc. under every rock & cranny these days? *sigh..

* i realize I'm going to get flamed for this.. but I'm just wary of what I see (regardless of how anyone feels about the issues at hand).. If someone makes a completely ridiculous and illogical comment why can't we just let the words stand (or fall) for themselves?


That's media today, and it will never change!! As a celeb you have to watch every word you say or you'll get roasted. One word out of context and you're screwed. Like when Obama was on Leno and said the special olympics comment, he didn't mean it that way against disabled people but was skewered for it. With the media hanging on their every word, it will never change. Mind you I agree with Miss America whatever being lambasted, I think she deserves that for her comments. And when you're in the public eye, watch out! As one judge put it: "She lost the crown because she wasn't able to convey compassion for ALL the people that, as MISS USA, she would be representing," Moakler writes on her Celebrity MySpace blog. "And if YOU like it or not, gays and lesbians make up this country as well. THIS is why we have judges, so they can find the RIGHT woman who obtains these qualities." I agree with that judge 100%!!

When you discriminate, people are gonna hate on you.

Edited by JillA, 21 April 2009 - 04:37 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-21 16:32:00
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QUOTE (SonoranSongbird @ Apr 21 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our secretary brought her child, who has a strep throat, into the office. STay the frig home if your kid is sick. I don't want your child's germs anymore than the other kids at school do.


That's horrible! It also bothers me when sick people come to work, it's ok if you have the sniffles but I mean full on sick and you come in. That's what sick days are for, use them! No need to spread your germs around and get your co-workers sick too.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-21 11:38:00
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What I don't understand is why people are upset about getting a ticket in the first place. YEAH it sucks, costs us $$ but most of the time, if we get a ticket WE are in the wrong. They don't hand out tickets for nothing. The 3 times in my life I received a speeding ticket I was polite and cordial to the officer, I was speeding so it was my fault. Why would I be rude to them? They're doing their job and making the streets a safer place. When I went to my medical in TO and my car was getting hooked up to the tow truck, I ran outside profusely apologizing for not reading the sign correctly and begged them nicely to let it go on a ticket. They did and the Toronto parking enforcement gave me a $70 ticket which I paid the next day. I thanked them. They were also doing their job, it was my fault clearly. So why get mad at people who are doing their job when it's YOUR fault in the first place you were ticketed.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-21 09:12:00
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QUOTE (Emancipation @ Apr 20 2009, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
okay someone CALLS me.. and then says "oh there's the beep.. I need to grab that it might be important" (important? HUH?) and then puts me on hold for (no exaggerating 5 min). mad.gif


That's annoying, I'd probably hang up laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-20 20:38:00
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QUOTE (autumnchik @ Apr 20 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My vent is that DPX is confusing me by switching screen names!!! tongue.gif


laughing.gif and pictures.... when people change their avatar I get confused laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-20 10:50:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Apr 18 2009, 01:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I loved the new house. Until I saw this tonight. He was 5 inches long. And my lame husband waited to feed the pets before killing him and now he's wandering through the house.

A cane spider. dead.gif



OMG cat.... that's huge.... OK I would FREAK out I hate bugs.... a little spider and I get scared....

Edited by JillA, 18 April 2009 - 09:07 AM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-18 09:06:00
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QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 17 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A size 12 also isn't plus sized. I'm a 12 and sometimes even a 14 but I've never had to shop in the plus size department. I'm on the taller side for a woman I guess, even though I'm only 5'7". I definitely could be a lot thinner than I am, this is true...but if she's a 12 she's not plus sized. (in my opinion..I certainly don't feel that way)

Regardless, I'd be calling corporate or writing a letter. Disgusting customer service.


I think because sometimes at Winners and stores like that she finds clothes in the "plus size" section but they have so many different sizes in the "plus size" section it's hard to put yourself in a category like that.

Good idea about writing a letter to corporate!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 19:35:00
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QUOTE (TheATeam @ Apr 17 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aww Jill that's too bad. I have been there and done that. Some people will say whatever they're thinking and aren't very tactful. I think for me, the worst is when they're sneering at me down their nose like "nothing in here will fit you honey!" Those are the kind of stores I don't even like to go in. Some people are so rude! As a side note, I had a thyroid condition for awhile, and I heard of a natural supplement called Armour. Docs down here in the US are using it to raise thyroid levels instead of traditional meds cause it works better. I'm not sure if it's available in Canada, but if I still had a thyroid problem it's definitely something I would try because of all the good results I've heard.


Yes I guess her Momma never taught her "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it" LOL!! Thanks for the info about Armour, as nothing has worked for her thus far. Will inform her about this!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 19:32:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Apr 17 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's terrible Jill!


Isn't it!? And my sister has always struggled with her weight, she has a thyroid condition which makes it difficult for her to lose. She is a very healthy eater and exercises alot, so she's always been sensitive about her weight as it's a health condition.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 18:31:00
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This vent is on behalf of my sister, I'm upset for her mad.gif Well she went to Winners last night trying on clothes and she's a plus size. Anyway she was bringing back items to the fitting room attendant and the customer ahead of her returned 2 dresses my sister thought was nice. So she said "oh can I see that dress it's nice" and the attendant said "no honey, this dress is way to small for you, you seem to be a size 16 or 18" she was shocked the girl said that to her so she left and bawled her eyes out in the car. WHO says that especially to a customer!??! (plus she's not even that size she's a 12 but that is irrevelant!) Her husband was so mad he called the store manager today to complain about the attendant. The manager apologized profusely and sent them a $25 gift card, but the damage is done to her feelings.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 17:50:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 17 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Or a kids book... oh wait.


Okay I love twitter because Kim Kardashian just posted a pic of herself all sunburned... and even though she looks like a lobster she still manages to look AMAZING!

http://twitpic.com/3gvq1 <-- pic. laughing.gif

I have NEVER had a sunburn. EVER. I can lay on a beach for hours and just tan, but I never burn. Lucky me.


That's a funny pic. You are lucky, I am so fair with freckles I have to be extremely careful. Tons of SPF, a hat, I can't be in the sun much at all. I've never had a tan in my life crying.gif

Edited by JillA, 17 April 2009 - 02:24 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 14:24:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 17 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It wasn't mean to be at the same time, I guess he had things to do and someone told him to go to the bathroom so he was trying to hand off this rod to me while I was in the bathroom so that I could weld it when I got out. laughing.gif

I mean he had NO shame at all. I wouldn't even call it perverted, he was just stupid. laughing.gif


OK that sounds soooo dirty laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 12:20:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 17 2009, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Twitter is lame. I think it would be a good idea if it were interesting people who were leading extraordinary lives who were chronicling their lives. But 99.99999% i've found are people just talking about boring, mundane #######. Meh. I gave it a shot, i'm out.


I haven't tried it yet, I'm scared I'll get addicted and the last thing I need is another web addiction. Plus I don't have one of those fancy dancy phones that people update their stuff from so it probably wouldn't work as well for me.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 10:57:00
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QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 17 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I dont care for the area either,lol But in my case i just don't like big cities, I probably would not be happy in Toronto either,lol But were moving later on this year towards Baltimore--(but not in Baltimore,lol) so hopefully that helps


I don't like living in big cities either, back home most of my friends moved to TO and I was still in the burbs, here we're in the burbs, I like it so much better.

I know it's hard to adjust but then I think of what my new Russian Dr told me when we spoke about the immigration process & adjusting: he said at least you speak the language and it's a similar culture! Imagine how I felt when I moved here 20 years ago, didn't speak a word of English, life is so different b/w USA and Russia.... I think Canada and US have so many similiarities that I have it alot better than alot of immigrants, adjusting-wise. Which isn't to say there aren't difficult moments but I know many have it worse, I'm only an 8 hour drive from home that comforts me alot.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-17 10:23:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 16 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MOTHER FVCKING STATE TAX BOARD.......

I just found out that instead of getting your tax refund in the mail, they are mailing out I.O.U.'s mad.gif


You have Ahnold to thank for that wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-16 20:15:00
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QUOTE (beans @ Apr 16 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Vent:

Dumb people in general..Manitoba is flooding..I'm not sure if thats a shock to everyone and one of the managers thinks the evacuees are from "Up north" because they're native. Aboriginal people live down south too..idiots.


ohmy.gif Wow.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-16 08:35:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Apr 15 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beans @ Apr 15 2009, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the Gardasil shot yesterday and my huge red welt won't go away and its on fire actually my whole body is.



That's not good hun, you should go get that checked out. You may be allergic to something in it....

Vent: I hate how Canadians can't stream tv shows from nbc.com or hulu.com. I just finished Season1 of Friday Night Lights (on DVD) and can't find anywhere to stream season 2!! I guess Ill just wait until I move in June. I'll have lots of free time LOL.


Yeah that's annoying! I always tried to watch the hills on my computer and couldn't from Canada.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-15 20:28:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 15 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 15 2009, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Starting over job wise sucks.... I held the same job for almost 8 years in Toronto, and I got that job right out of University. Actually, started as a summer student and they hired me upon graduation. Before University, worked retail and restaurants. So I've never really looked for a job, since 8 years ago. It's so hard not only searching for a job that suits you (all the ones I found so far are like $8/hr and you need high school only) so I'm either overqualified or underqualified.... It's brutal. Plus not having US experience I feel is a hinder.... I know many of you have gone through this before.... And I'm also tired of my friends and family asking me "have you found a job yet" NO AND WHEN I DO, I'LL LET YOU KNOW!! Obviously when I get a job I'll be excited and will tell everyone but until then, please stop asking! I've only been legal to work for the past month and was in Canada 2 weeks of that month.


Sooooo did you get a job yet? rofl.gif

My vent: I hate traffic. I'm sitting here looking at www.sigalert.com and watching the gridlock begin mad.gif


laughing.gif LA traffic is NUTS!! I wouldn't want to do that ever again
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-15 18:03:00
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Starting over job wise sucks.... I held the same job for almost 8 years in Toronto, and I got that job right out of University. Actually, started as a summer student and they hired me upon graduation. Before University, worked retail and restaurants. So I've never really looked for a job, since 8 years ago. It's so hard not only searching for a job that suits you (all the ones I found so far are like $8/hr and you need high school only) so I'm either overqualified or underqualified.... It's brutal. Plus not having US experience I feel is a hinder.... I know many of you have gone through this before.... And I'm also tired of my friends and family asking me "have you found a job yet" NO AND WHEN I DO, I'LL LET YOU KNOW!! Obviously when I get a job I'll be excited and will tell everyone but until then, please stop asking! I've only been legal to work for the past month and was in Canada 2 weeks of that month.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-15 17:28:00
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QUOTE (Emancipation @ Apr 15 2009, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 15 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I know how you feel E. It sucks.

Awe thanks..

I guess that's one thing that sucks about moving away like this.. sometimes you realize the friends you had back home were not really true friends.. *sigh


So true... and Em it could also be, she's not *purposely* excluding you, but the fact is you live far away from her so she goes to other friends now to do activities that you would normally do together.... sometimes I feel excluded too when my friends do stuff back home but I have to remember I'm not there to actually be invited.... but it still hurts I know.... one of my BFFs has not called me ONCE since I moved, he doesn't have a LD plan which is fine.... I said whenever he wants to chat, text me and I'll call you.... but he's never texted, e-mailed, called..... when we saw each other when I went home there was a distance b/w us, it sucked.... I just realized over time, friends drift apart as life changes.

QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 15 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah, E, the hurt of what is supposed to be a good friend.

I'm having similiar troubles at the moment. I had a really good friend here in NJ who was more like family then friend. We used to live in the same town and hang out on the weekends.

Then he got a girlfriend, one he had dated before, and I've hardly seem him since. He makes plans with me and either doesn't call me before we are supposed to meet or doesn't show up. He has known my husband since he was 1, too, so it makes it even worse.

He texted me yesterday, on my birthday, complaining about how he was at a dave mathews band concert with sara he didn't want to be at after he jilted my on Friday when he was supposed to come with me to see my brother.

He didn't even realize it was my birthday.

I decided I'm not even going to acknowledge him at this point. It's not worth talking about because he doesn't like talking about anything below surface level so I'm just going to let it roll off my back.

So I know how you feel E. It sucks.


Grrrr! That's one of my pet peeves - when a single person starts dating and suddenly drops everything/everyone around them that made them the person they were when they were single. No matter whether I'm single, dating or married, I ALWAYS make time for my friends! Then if you break up, you've lost your friends and your life will suck.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-15 12:55:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 14 2009, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When we were making our file, and by we, I mean Mel. She wouldn't even let me near it for fear that I had mustard or something on my fingers. She thought of every conceivable paranoid scenario in which either they lost the file, or I destroyed it. So she made 3 extra copies.

Did you talk to someone at the consulate about it?


That sounds like me, I guarded that file with my life. And when I received the Visa with the special envelope not to be opened, I was sooo paranoid about where to keep it and checked the cabinet where I put it daily for 4 months.

Beans, THAT SUCKS!! I'd be so mad too, but let's hope this is a short delay and they can fix the problem fast.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-14 18:05:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 14 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 14 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My computer bites! Every morning when I turn it on, and click on Mozilla, it takes at least TEN minutes to open up my homepage. There's obviously something wrong with it, this morning ran virus scan but I don't know what it is, I'm not a computer person at all. I might have to have someone come take a look at it, one of those computer nerd companies that drive around. And it freezes often it's so sllooooowwwwwwwwwww


Try CCLEANER, It's a free registry cleaner and gets rid of all the temp files you may have gotten. HitManPro is a great free scanner for malware and virus'. It uses a bundle of free scanners to remove stuff. MalwareBytes is a great scanner that finds stuff that others haven't. It's free to try, but it will eventually prompt you to purchase it. So, just use it, then uninstall it and re-download/install when you need it. I wouldn't use geek squad or any of those that they have at chain stores. They will go through your comp and look at all your personal files etc...


Thanks Rob and Krit! Good advice Rob, I don't want the geek squad seeing my personal photos blush.gif

QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 14 2009, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 14 2009, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 14 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rob gave me some useful links. Download these, Jill:

MalwareBytes

CCleaner

They really helped my PC.


Ohhh thanks!! Will do that, as soon as I return home from Wegman's biggrin.gif

You said the W word. crying.gif


I'm sorry! It will NOT happen again!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-14 14:49:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 14 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rob gave me some useful links. Download these, Jill:

MalwareBytes

CCleaner

They really helped my PC.


Ohhh thanks!! Will do that, as soon as I return home from Wegman's biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-14 13:15:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
My computer bites! Every morning when I turn it on, and click on Mozilla, it takes at least TEN minutes to open up my homepage. There's obviously something wrong with it, this morning ran virus scan but I don't know what it is, I'm not a computer person at all. I might have to have someone come take a look at it, one of those computer nerd companies that drive around. And it freezes often it's so sllooooowwwwwwwwwww
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-14 13:05:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 13 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance and my sister are becoming friends, and now my sister is starting to tell her about some of my more embarassing childhood moments. Oh dear god this will only get worse. I'm glad she's made a friend though smile.gif


LOL I wish I could become friends with my SIL, but our age gap is large (she's 19) and she's an immature, spoiled brat. She is SO rude, mean and condescending to her parents and grandparents, has the worst attitude, and made her Mom cry at Easter lunch yesterday. Sometimes I just want to shake sense into her. She's also failing out of university which is costing her parents a fortune. The way she acts is more like a 13 year old not an almost adult.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-13 18:15:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 9 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laughing.gif wow.

I don't get the whole twilight series.

But my uncle asked for the series for Christmas, so my mom bought it for him. He read a little bit and threw it down and said: "Ugh I didn't realize these were romance novels!" Err why else would underaged girls be screaming and fainting at the movies???



Me either, I dislike and type of vampire story so I guess that's why. And I don't find that lead actor guy hunky at all, he's not my cuppa tea!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-09 14:35:00
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HAHAHA you were wearing rubber gloves and she busted you, that's so funny!! I love how you wore the rubber gloves, don't want her germs penetrating your skin!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-09 09:07:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 7 2009, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 7 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 7 2009, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh mah gawd, someone came into the front lobby of the building and was waiting for something. They had their lunch with em. Some sort of middle eastern food. The smell is starting to waft throughout the first floor and I think i'm going to puke. I can't stand middle eastern food >.<


How do you feel about microwave popcorn in the office?


My co-worker and I used to always make micro popcorn and share a bag, it peeved off our boss so bad. We started doing it on purpose to annoy her, she said she hated the smell so we'd make more.


I guess you didn't like her huh.gif


laughing.gif Not really she was a meanie and a bully and like to humiliate you in front of others rather than behind closed doors.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 18:37:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 7 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 7 2009, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh mah gawd, someone came into the front lobby of the building and was waiting for something. They had their lunch with em. Some sort of middle eastern food. The smell is starting to waft throughout the first floor and I think i'm going to puke. I can't stand middle eastern food >.<


How do you feel about microwave popcorn in the office?


My co-worker and I used to always make micro popcorn and share a bag, it peeved off our boss so bad. We started doing it on purpose to annoy her, she said she hated the smell so we'd make more.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 17:22:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Apr 7 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 7 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Despite all the difficulties that come with raising kids, I can't wait for the day I get to start a family biggrin.gif I look forward to the challenges and joys very much.


I'm the same way. I am VERY excited to be a Mom and have my own family. I love kids. I know I'm going to be so impatient waiting to have them (we're going to wait until we're a bit more established).


LOL I'm impatient too. Part of me knows we haven't been married too long, I want to enjoy married life at least a few years on our own. I need to find a job, etc. But the other part of me says forget that, I won't find a job, get preggers and be a stay at home mommy and wifey laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 14:45:00
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Despite all the difficulties that come with raising kids, I can't wait for the day I get to start a family biggrin.gif I look forward to the challenges and joys very much.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 14:23:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 7 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You just don't know until you've been there.

I am big on discipline but like trailmix said, discipline is different for everyone.

Until you've had kids, you just don't understand what it is like, but perhaps you should try to understand a little more.

But I gotta say you're more whiney than most 5 year olds I have met. laughing.gif


rofl.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 14:19:00
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QUOTE (Sentinel @ Apr 7 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want children nor do I need them. However, in the unlikely event I did have kids, I wouldn't allow them to run all over the place, yelling and screaming and messing with anything they can reach. That's not only incredibly rude, but it can -- and most likely will -- cause problems between family and friends. Being so permissive could potentially harm the children as well, considering that a large part of a person's growth and development is dependent on their parents.

Kids need to know that the parent is the boss. What the parent says is the final say in matters. Whether or not the parent's ruling is "fair" is irrelevant. Parent aren't there to be a child's "buddy." If that means playing the "bad guy," then so be it.

I'm not completely without a heart, so I know young children need to be given some leeway. They don't always obey (who does?) and more often than not, it's their lack of an attention span and increasing boredom that causes problems. There's a difference, however, between acting up once in a while and doing it on a regular basis.

I realize this may be a sensitive topic for some here. I am not commenting on your children or your parenting abilities. If you love children, then that's great. I'm not suggesting anyone should change their viewpoint.

I don't care for children when they're a nuisance. Unfortunately, we can't always dictate what kids will do, say or how they're respond to certain stimuli. Because of this fact, I don't want children. The very last thing I want to do is become what irritates me so badly.


It sounds like you're talking about a dog, not kids. Everything you state is "easier said than done".
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 14:02:00
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I agree with Nevada. It's really easy to criticize and get angry with the kids/parents, but walk a day in their shoes. Then you might see how difficult it is to raise and discipline kids. I don't have any yet, but have great respect and sympathy for parents.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 13:42:00
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My car is cursed. It's a 2005 Mazda 3, and 2 weeks after I got it, a rock smashed into the windshield requiring me to get a new one. 3 months later, it's winter and I'm driving to Montreal on the 401. A giant block of ice flew off the roof of a truck and hit my windshield, it cracked it so hard I swerved and nearly had an accident. Had to replace it in Kingston as it was too damaged to drive safely. A year later another rock, crack, new windshield. I swear my insurance company got suspicious. I finally replaced it right before I moved, I'm now on my 4th windsheild and *knock on wood* so far so good....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-07 08:49:00
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It's PASSTA and MAAZDA not MOZDA like Americans say it! I drive a MAAZDA!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-03 13:11:00
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Oh and about the $25,000 average cost of a wedding - that's nuts! We are budgeting $10,000 and that's all our own $$. If our parents are kind enough to contribute something, that's great but we are NOT expecting a dime from them. We are grown adults and can save/pay for our own wedding. I already bought my Martha Stewart invites at Walmart for $10 a box, got 2 boxes! I do them on my computer! They are lovely. No need to spend tons of $$.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-02 22:56:00
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Wow, alot of venting and good discussion going on today!

Nev - I cannot believe Ethan's teacher. Really. What he wrote is insightful and I don't understand what is wrong. Maybe his teacher is an extremely patriotic person or something, but I also wonder why "God Bless America" is said all the time and on bumper stickers and painted on houses (yes I've seen that). His point of view is very smart for a child of his age.

Amanda - I love reading your bridezilla stories, because they are shocking! If my sister said those things to my friends, I'd kick her a$$!! I can't believe you're all expected to pay so much for the shower, what ever happened to a shower at someone's house with tea and sandwiches!? And the McDonald's thing is SO out of line, is that sort of sarcasm necessary!? Now when you say 2 girls have been fired or whatever from their duties, was that the bride or MOH's decision? And will it ruin the friendship b/w them?

Re: Telemarketers - yes they are super annoying, but that's why I have caller ID. I just don't answer if I don't recognize the #. I can't bring myself to be rude or hang up, because they have a job to do even if it's annoying.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-02 22:48:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
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QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 1 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
girlwerewolf2xn.gif OMG I just found my first white hair.... it was really obvious too in the sunlight.... I just plucked it, I hope 7 don't come to it's funeral crying.gif crying.gif I'm too young for this!!


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I started going grey in my early 20's - colouring your hair is no fun. Hopefully it was just a - one off thing - and you won't have to colour your hair until you're 70 good.gif


It was pure white, not even grey.... my Grandma on Mom's side didn't ever turn grey, it was wierd. She died at age 80 with a full head of raven hair. I hope to take after her!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-01 11:35:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part 2
girlwerewolf2xn.gif OMG I just found my first white hair.... it was really obvious too in the sunlight.... I just plucked it, I hope 7 don't come to it's funeral crying.gif crying.gif I'm too young for this!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-01 11:24:00