Flame Free Confessions

[OrangePixyStix]

Because you know you wanna share....




I confess that I have a skort that I still wear all the time in the summer. Looks like a skirt but is actually shorts with a flap over the front & back, and it looks good on me even after having the thing over a decade.

[sapphire bou]

I just noticed that in OPS's avatar Stewie has a Texas Longhorn on his overalls.

[duff]

My boss just came by to let us know that my coworker is leaving the group...I don't think I did a good job of keeping my excitement to myself.

No more gum popping. No more singing at the top of her lungs. No more baby daddy drama. No more children running amok through the halls.

Life is grand.

[knavy]

I've been having tons of sex with Paul lately. He doesn't know it's because I spend a portion of the day while I am at home doing nothing watching porn.

[Deleted]

I spent 8 hours at the theme park yesterday...I was there when they opened and then closed down the park

[blondemoment123]

I've been very unproductive the past 2 days, but I know my boss isn't thinking about internet monitoring when he's across the country so I'm taking full advantage.

I went on site to property earlier and spent a good while chit chatting with an owner while sipping my fountain drink I got from the gas station I stopped at.

[Trouble]

I think this is flammable, but I need to get this off my chest.
H had sugery on his shoulder 2 weeks ago and is doing well. The surgery wasn't as invasive as we thought it would be. My confession is that I wish he would start to help out around the house a little more. I am not asking for much, I know he is limited on what he can do, but at least take your dishes to the kitchen and don't throw your clothes all over the floor...maybe feed the dogs once or twice

[MyName]

I keep thinking about starting therapy or something, but I don't because I know why I'm feeling depressed and since I can't/won't fix that problem, it would be a waste of time.

[MissusTexas]

Here's mine:

DH and I have not been regular church goers since high school because he went to a Westboro-like church and since I was about 12 I have had issues with the Bible. DH and I believe in God, but I personally don't believe in the Bible. I think it's got some good stories to learn morals from and it's got some terrible lessons as well (you can have slaves and multiple wives as long as you keep them healthy, etc. etc.)

Anyway, we always said we'd raise our kid in church because, while we take issue with some things, overall we believe it is great for instilling values, morals, and getting your child involved in good activities (especially when older)... NOT that you can't accomplish these things otherwise, but the church we plan on going to has a great community and I know it's a great environment to grow up in. DH's church was not, so we've searched long and hard to find something very unlike that, a place where there is more positive preaching than threatening.

So that's my flameful. We're going back to church even though we roll our eyes at so much biblical text. I really think it'll be best for our child, and if they get old enough to where they don't want to go anymore like we did, then they can make that decision.

Judge away.

[sitnspin]

While I am happy that my kitty is diagnosed, healthier and on medication now, I am not happy that when we go away it is so much trouble to get her taken care of.

No more weekends of extra food, extra water and fun.

[MyName]

Missus - seriously? I'm very disappointed in this confesssion (not the matter itself, but that it is in no way "really juicy"). lol

My parents were "lapsed Catholics" but they had us going to church, CCD, etc. I think tons of people do this.

[MissusTexas]

May 30, 2012 12:40:38 GMT -5 MyName said:

Missus - seriously? I'm very disappointed in this confesssion (not the matter itself, but that it is in no way "really juicy"). lol

My parents were "lapsed Catholics" but they had us going to church, CCD, etc. I think tons of people do this.

Really? Sweet.

[louietunes]

May 30, 2012 12:30:03 GMT -5 MissusTexas said:

Here's mine:

DH and I have not been regular church goers since high school because he went to a Westboro-like church and since I was about 12 I have had issues with the Bible. DH and I believe in God, but I personally don't believe in the Bible. I think it's got some good stories to learn morals from and it's got some terrible lessons as well (you can have slaves and multiple wives as long as you keep them healthy, etc. etc.)

Anyway, we always said we'd raise our kid in church because, while we take issue with some things, overall we believe it is great for instilling values, morals, and getting your child involved in good activities (especially when older)... NOT that you can't accomplish these things otherwise, but the church we plan on going to has a great community and I know it's a great environment to grow up in. DH's church was not, so we've searched long and hard to find something very unlike that, a place where there is more positive preaching than threatening.

So that's my flameful. We're going back to church even though we roll our eyes at so much biblical text. I really think it'll be best for our child, and if they get old enough to where they don't want to go anymore like we did, then they can make that decision.

Judge away.

I know a lot of people who did this, including my own grandparents. My parents chose for themselves when they were old enough, and the religious aspect wasn't really discussed around the house, but every Sunday they all went to church. Worked out nicely for them.

[OrangePixyStix]

AndPlusAlso there are many churches around here that aren't a set denomination and more lax about rules and dress code, so some of them are way more relaxed and less preachy than they used to be. I have attended a couple of services like that a couple of times and they almost persuaded me to get back into going regulary because of the welcoming vibe I felt.

But, I like my stoned Sundays more than being involved with community, so Mary wins in the battle of "Church vs Home" on a Sunday morning.

[MissusTexas]

May 30, 2012 12:45:42 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

AndPlusAlso there are many churches around here that aren't a set denomination and more lax about rules and dress code, so some of them are way more relaxed and less preachy than they used to be. I have attended a couple of services like that a couple of times and they almost persuaded me to get back into going regulary because of the welcoming vibe I felt.

But, I like my stoned Sundays more than being involved with community, so Mary wins in the battle of "Church vs Home" on a Sunday morning.

I love you.

[louietunes]

MN - My confession is pretty much the same as yours, so I'll add this: one of the reasons I wouldn't mind D getting transferred is because I think it would be easier to just start over from scratch with friends and work than to deal with what I have now.

[winofairy]

May 30, 2012 12:14:35 GMT -5 blondemoment123 said:

I've been very unproductive the past 2 days, but I know my boss isn't thinking about Internet monitoring when he's across the country so I'm taking full advantage.

This ^^^ has been me for weeks now! I've been in such a rut and completely unmotivated!! I'm always worried if they will start tracking our Internet usage.

[MyName]

May 30, 2012 12:47:17 GMT -5 louietunes said:

MN - My confession is pretty much the same as yours, so I'll add this: one of the reasons I wouldn't mind D getting transferred is because I think it would be easier to just start over from scratch with friends and work than to deal with what I have now.

And also because then it would be just a yes or no decision rather than thinking about what you really need to do/change to be happy? That's how I feel. Yeah, you'd still have to do a lot of work to transition to a new place, but you'd have a good, exciting kick in the ass to start off with!

[OrangePixyStix]

May 30, 2012 12:44:43 GMT -5 MissusTexas said:

May 30, 2012 12:40:38 GMT -5 MyName said:

Missus - seriously? I'm very disappointed in this confesssion (not the matter itself, but that it is in no way "really juicy"). lol

My parents were "lapsed Catholics" but they had us going to church, CCD, etc. I think tons of people do this.

Really? Sweet.

I am hoping my skort wearing confession was a good lead up, but maybe that wasn't a shock coming from someone who seemingly supports the sporting of overalls... but only the ones with longhorns on them.

[MyName]

May 30, 2012 12:53:51 GMT -5 OrangePixyStix said:

May 30, 2012 12:44:43 GMT -5 MissusTexas said:

Really? Sweet.

I am hoping my skort wearing confession was a good lead up, but maybe that wasn't a shock coming from someone who seemingly supports the sporting of overalls... but only the ones with longhorns on them.

Honestly, I was jealous of your skort! LOL Every time I choose to combine dresses and drinking, I wear shorts underneath so I don't flash my thong at some poor, unsuspecting person.

[MissusTexas]

Do they even make skorts anymore? I was a tomboy, so I LOVED them.

[louietunes]

May 30, 2012 12:53:30 GMT -5 MyName said:

May 30, 2012 12:47:17 GMT -5 louietunes said:

MN - My confession is pretty much the same as yours, so I'll add this: one of the reasons I wouldn't mind D getting transferred is because I think it would be easier to just start over from scratch with friends and work than to deal with what I have now.

And also because then it would be just a yes or no decision rather than thinking about what you really need to do/change to be happy? That's how I feel. Yeah, you'd still have to do a lot of work to transition to a new place, but you'd have a good, exciting kick in the ass to start off with!

Bingo. Clean slate.

[Trouble]

I found a skirt with shorts under them. It looks like just a skirt though. I love them!

[OrangePixyStix]

I doubt they still make them. This one has stood the wear and tear over the years but it was most definitely bought when I was in HS. I'm just happy it still fits and I kind of wish they would make a come back in some sort of modern way.

MN, that is hilarious and so true. Don't want to have a BritBrit incident, especially with the prevalence of camera phones everywhere nowadays.

[OrangePixyStix]

May 30, 2012 13:03:05 GMT -5 Trouble said:

I found a skirt with shorts under them. It looks like just a skirt though. I love them!

Really? Where did you find them, if you don't mind sharing? Not a thrift store, I am assuming.

[Deleted]

Missus that's good of yall for wanting to instill morals and values in your child and that yall found a way that works for yall. You will be great parents for sure.

[shorty20]

May 30, 2012 12:56:02 GMT -5 MissusTexas said:

Do they even make skorts anymore? I was a tomboy, so I LOVED them.

I bought one last summer I think, I think it's cute. I think mine came from Kohls.

[Deleted]

Missus, there's nothing flammable about that

Lou, I think a clean slate would be awesome! I have kind of reinvented myself since moving here to California and it's amazing.

[ILikeSloths]

I feel like you guys are reading and speaking my mind in this thread. :-P

MarriedName -- Sorry you're depressed. I've been considering going to a therapist also. I'm not necessarily depressed and I'm actually happier now than I've ever been, but I feel like I have a lot of resentment and issues from my childhood that I need to work out in my mind and move on from.

Missus -- I don't judge you. DH and I have been discussing that issue as well, and I feel conflicted about what we'll do if we ever have kids. We grew up Catholic, but we don't believe a lot of the major topics any more and we're currently pissed at the church for recent shenanigans. I only see the Bible as a historical document and can't stand Bible thumpers either (looking at you, MIL! Haha). We don't go to church except on holidays. We've been considering switching to a liberal church like Episcopal, but I told DH I'm not sure I'm ready for it yet. It's a tough decision after something was such a huge part of my life. The good thing is he's on board with whatever I want to do... he's awesome.

I guess those are my confessions but here's another. I've been sleeping a LOT lately. I have no idea why I'm so tired but I feel like I'm 2 years behind on sleep. I guess I just feel guilty because I'm wasting the day away when I sleep 10 hours.

[duff]

Missus, I don't see anything at all wrong with your plan. We were raised Catholic too, but I was the only once forced to go continuously through Confirmation. When I got caught ditching Confirmation class (managed to get in a car accident - no way to hide that one!), my parents realized how much I hated it and gave my sisters the option to stop going, which they took.

But at the end of the day, I'll be on the couch next to Erin.