"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
Looking up airfare to go to go to BronyCon in August. How to explain to my friends that DH and I are going to a convention for My Little Pony?
Why ARE you going?
I'll admit I was curious and so I googled and this is one of their events... MY LITTLE PONY Pajama Party-After the hustle and bustle on Saturday, join your newfound Pony Pals as we watch My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic episodes. Change into your comfy pajama pants, bring your favorite pony plush and a blanket and sit back and enjoy the show! Door prizes will be given out to attendees.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Mar 1, 2013 22:41:09 GMT -5
This feels like a good place to put this story. DH is in school for animation. They were discussing my little pony once, and he was all upset because he was pegged as a Brony. He just has a four year old daughter, lol
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
There will always be someone with more than she has, and until she gets over thinking that determines her worth, she's doomed wherever she goes.
Very true, but the wealth and status oriented stuff is less nearly everywhere else.
I am very confused about the obsession over wealth. I mean, I don't know a lot about imback's background. BUT I certainly do live in one of the highest COL areas in the country. We are talking about buying a house this year and it's going to be painful. We're not going to be able to afford what I think IN MY HEAD we deserve, lol. But so what? We'll still live in a decent area, have good friends, good weather, and enjoy our lives.
I'm sure there is a lot more to it, but I agree with stellas she may be better served not living in an area where she feels inferior constantly.
pumpkintits, I am neither witty nor tight with anyone here. I never posted back on TN. But I've had nothing but good encounters here. Keep posting!
@pixiechinchilla, I'm glad you're back too.
@imback, I grew up surrounded by people who had more money than my parents. They were super frugal with what they did have throughout my childhood, too. It really never bothered me, I think because they spent a lot of time with me and they didn't emphasize money, or lack thereof, as important to future success or happiness. And they were right! So try not to worry about it - your day with your LO sounds fantastic.
Also, that richest cities list is jacked up if Trenton, New Jersey is on it.
Post by simplyinpenguin on Mar 2, 2013 1:07:19 GMT -5
Yay, new paycheck. Boo, still won't be accessible until Tuesday.
My boss, while writing a new check, start going on and on about how I better not cause drama, start conflicts, etc etc. I didn't even DO anything. I seriously think he gets high in his private bathroom because there's the telltale smell of weed always emitting from it, and he's the only one who uses it.
I would borrow a kid if I loved MLP so much I'd go to a convention. DH jokes a lot about being any to furries, though, so much tht I sometimes think he might really be (sort of related to MLP, right?).
Wait, Pixie is back and is a mod? Did she ever update us on her mental health? I hope you are ok but this all seems weird.
I think I posted an abridged update at some point, but I did not start my own thread to update. I've been back for a couple of weeks. I am a mod on another board, related to my physical health issues. I am working on being in a better place emotionally. I am still struggling with ups and downs, but I have an appointment on Tuesday to finally see someone new and I plan on being very honest with where my head has been lately. I know that I need to make progress, and I feel better about my current mindset than I did a month ago. I am also trying not to put so much of that part of myself out for this board to see, because I do not want to continue to be perceived the way that I have been in the past. That is why I did not post an update thread.
@imback, I think you are great. BUT, dude, you need to can the woe is me, we are so poor stuff. Your kid doesn't NEED a party, your NYC day is totally extravagant to so many people and you need to be more appreciative and realistic about what you have.
We didn't have parties every year, and when we did they were always home parties. My parents were legitimately poor, and the only people that made comparisons or made us feel the difference were total assholes. I recognized that even as a kid.
What kind of birthday parties are you throwing @imback ? Even when we go super fancy it is only a few hundred bucks.
Yeah, a few hundred dollars we can't afford.
Also at Q, no we can not afford our lifestyle, which is why we are in the red by a good chunk of change every month. Not that we live fancy, minus the groceries.
I have one pair of shoes I wear everyday and three pairs of pants. I bought a new winter coat recently for $80. I will wear it for five years. etc, etc.
What kind of birthday parties are you throwing @imback ? Even when we go super fancy it is only a few hundred bucks.
Yeah, a few hundred dollars we can't afford.
Also at Q, no we can not afford our lifestyle, which is why we are in the red by a good chunk of change every month. Not that we live fancy, minus the groceries.
I have one pair of shoes I wear everyday and three pairs of pants. I bought a new winter coat recently for $80. I will wear it for five years. etc, etc.
I know you pay one meeeeelion dollars for prechool. Is he starting kindergarten next year? If not, send him 2 days a week instead of 5, and don't send the girls until 3 or 4 and only 2 days a week.
I don't buy into that "getting ahead" academic bullshit. There is nothing wrong with learning at a normal pace.
Oh, and if you move, you will be FLOORED at how much more affordable life is in other areas.
We own a very pleasant 2100 sq. ft. home and paid well under 200K for it. Ds's 4 day a week preschool next year will be $300 a month. Most people here don't even know what Boden is. Lol.
Also at Q, no we can not afford our lifestyle, which is why we are in the red by a good chunk of change every month. Not that we live fancy, minus the groceries.
I have one pair of shoes I wear everyday and three pairs of pants. I bought a new winter coat recently for $80. I will wear it for five years. etc, etc.
I know you pay one meeeeelion dollars for prechool. Is he starting kindergarten next year? If not, send him 2 days a week instead of 5, and don't send the girls until 3 or 4 and only 2 days a week.
I don't buy into that "getting ahead" academic bullshit. There is nothing wrong with learning at a normal pace.
D will be in kindergarten. I would like to forgo preschool for the girls. We are moving to a lower cost of living area in June and will be paying $600 less a month than we currently are in rent for a 3-bedroom, we currently live in a 2-bedroom.