I fully admit, I'm biased against Dave Ramsey, because so many of the stuff I see on my Facebook that people post from his blog and other things often imply that all debt issues are because of irresponsibility. I think his hard line approach is good for people who really have no idea how to be fiscally responsible (like going cold-turkey on an addiction), or for people who are getting close to dire straights, but it's not always feasible.
I've done a bit of research on his investment recommendations, though, and there are a lot of financial advisers that say his investment recommendations are inaccurate and sometimes irresponsible.
I do like the concept of the envelope system.
I'm biased against him, too, for similar reasons. Some hard core followers turn me off with their attitude that his way is the only way to be financially responsible.
And I just get annoyed how much churches promote him.
Yep, and to be honest, that's one reason I'm biased against him. There are so many people who promote him as "the Christian" financial advisor, with the implication that this is "the Christian" way to go. Well, I'm sorry, but "envelope system" and "snowball effect" aren't anywhere in my Bible. Maybe it's in the Apocrypha or something.
I'm biased against him, too, for similar reasons. Some hard core followers turn me off with their attitude that his way is the only way to be financially responsible.
And I just get annoyed how much churches promote him.
Yep, and to be honest, that's one reason I'm biased against him. There are so many people who promote him as "the Christian" financial advisor, with the implication that this is "the Christian" way to go. Well, I'm sorry, but "envelope system" and "snowball effect" aren't anywhere in my Bible. Maybe it's in the Apocrypha or something.
Oh skies I am so sorry. You are such an amazing mom. I can't believe how long you dealt with the sleep deprivation AND all while limited to like three foods. I mean I feel like, when William wakes every 2 hours I am so tired the next day. But then you are dealing with so much worse and have been for weeks and months straight. I just don't know how you did/do it. You amaze me
I'm so happy to hear your mom was there for you and you are now doing better
(((skiesthelimit))) You are nothing but a GREAT mom. You've done so much for both of your boys and with little to no sleep. Please cut yourself some slack.
rainbowchip Everyone is different. I was still sore a week later, it was probably more like two weeks before I felt normal-ish. Every once in a while I would turn just right and feel like something was tearing inside, that really sucked! Continue to take it easy and don't listen the negativity.
skiesthelimit you are an amazing mom! The only way I got through sleep deprivation was with so much chocolate and coffee drinks etc. I would have snapped in your situation too. Don't feel bad at all!
Post by skiesthelimit on Oct 31, 2014 10:50:41 GMT -5
I had no idea what circa meant until just now when I googled it. I kept seeing it in posts and thought it was the name of a city or something lol oops.
Post by skiesthelimit on Oct 31, 2014 10:58:01 GMT -5
I have another one! I've been stuck on the same level of Candy Crush for months. I was one move away from passing it last night and I ran out of moves. I paid the 99cents to beat it. I just couldn't handle that same damn level one more time!
Post by rainbowchip on Oct 31, 2014 11:14:50 GMT -5
Thanks for all the support! It is really helping me to hear that other people took longer than 2 days to heal! Another confession related to my gallbladder and then I will shut up about it.
The surgeon gave me a picture from the actual surgery. You can see my liver, stomach, and gallbladder. I thought it was so cool! But when I bring it up to people IRL, nobody wants to see it. I'm probably just a weirdo for being fascinated by it. LOL
I have another one! I've been stuck on the same level of Candy Crush for months. I was one move away from passing it last night and I ran out of moves. I paid the 99cents to beat it. I just couldn't handle that same damn level one more time!
Post by The Foozzler on Oct 31, 2014 11:15:47 GMT -5
I missed what was said before the poof, but hugs to Skies.
My confession- I cried at my school's Halloween parade today because I saw all of the parents there taking pictures. I was missing Tyler's parade today and I am pretty sure I always will miss it because I will have to be with my students.
Thanks for all the support! It is really helping me to hear that other people took longer than 2 days to heal! Another confession related to my gallbladder and then I will shut up about it.
The surgeon gave me a picture from the actual surgery. You can see my liver, stomach, and gallbladder. I thought it was so cool! But when I bring it up to people IRL, nobody wants to see it. I'm probably just a weirdo for being fascinated by it. LOL
Last Halloween was my amnio and was the day after we got Violet's genetic diagnosis. I feel like most people aren't thinking about their amnio a year later, but man, that day sucked. It's also upsetting me thinking that Violet wasn't even walking at this time last year. I remember seeing everyone's cute Halloween pics and wishing I could get a pic of her walking in her costume.
#DEBBIEDOWNER
I remember being in Shanghai during that, desperately trying to connect to the WiFi in a hotel to check in on you. Like, I literally remember exactly where I was sitting. #nevertoooverinvested
I remember standing on an outdoor subway platform and cursing the arriving train for once because Trudy had just posted an update, and I was about to lose connectivity as I went underground.
I have another one! I've been stuck on the same level of Candy Crush for months. I was one move away from passing it last night and I ran out of moves. I paid the 99cents to beat it. I just couldn't handle that same damn level one more time!
Not flameful at all. I do not want to know how much money I have spent on extra moves on various games. It is only $1 at a time!
Post by laurensmomma on Oct 31, 2014 11:18:14 GMT -5
I am letting my husband fill out my mail in ballot. We have similar opinions on a lot of stuff, and I don't feel up to reading about what's on the ballot.
I have another one! I've been stuck on the same level of Candy Crush for months. I was one move away from passing it last night and I ran out of moves. I paid the 99cents to beat it. I just couldn't handle that same damn level one more time!
b I have done that many times!
I'm so sorry you had to hit rock bottom but don't for one second feel like anything but the most amazing mom in the world to those two gorgeous boys. Every time you post I'm in awe of the sacrifices you've made for them. I'm happy your mom was able to be there for you and that things are finally starting to improve.
Thanks for all the support! It is really helping me to hear that other people took longer than 2 days to heal! Another confession related to my gallbladder and then I will shut up about it.
The surgeon gave me a picture from the actual surgery. You can see my liver, stomach, and gallbladder. I thought it was so cool! But when I bring it up to people IRL, nobody wants to see it. I'm probably just a weirdo for being fascinated by it. LOL
Thanks for all the support! It is really helping me to hear that other people took longer than 2 days to heal! Another confession related to my gallbladder and then I will shut up about it.
The surgeon gave me a picture from the actual surgery. You can see my liver, stomach, and gallbladder. I thought it was so cool! But when I bring it up to people IRL, nobody wants to see it. I'm probably just a weirdo for being fascinated by it. LOL
i'm late to your post but i dont recover fast either. It sucks. My wisdom teeth were the worst but other surgeries too. In a few years though you will forget about the recovery and be so glad you dont have gallbladder attacks anymore.
I missed what was said before the poof, but hugs to Skies.
My confession- I cried at my school's Halloween parade today because I saw all of the parents there taking pictures. I was missing Tyler's parade today and I am pretty sure I always will miss it because I will have to be with my students.
i think about those things too. like the first day of school, etc. it's tough. today im home with him because he has a fever so we have to miss his school stuff and mine!
I missed what was said before the poof, but hugs to Skies.
My confession- I cried at my school's Halloween parade today because I saw all of the parents there taking pictures. I was missing Tyler's parade today and I am pretty sure I always will miss it because I will have to be with my students.
Aw, that's hard . Try and focus on the summers and school breaks you get to spend with him!
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 31, 2014 11:56:49 GMT -5
I have two that just happened.
1 - I went to the gym at lunch. The parking lot is crazy. I'm sure especially today because it's in the same lot as CFA, the liquor store, and the dollar store. I saw an open spot and took it. Went in, worked out, then came out. Oops, it was a handicapped spot! So I'm an an able bodied asshole who parked in the handicapped spot to go to the gym. UGH.
2 - I was in such a rush I forgot to wipe down my machine.
C25K...it works Seaside 5K...........40:45(2012) Turkey Trot..........41:30(2012)/37:08(2013)/37:40(2014) St Pat's 5K..........39:27(2013)/38:48(2014)/35:12(2015) Belair Town Run......38:09(2013)/36:27(2014) Back To Football 5K..37:36(2013)/43:44(2015) Balt Run Fest 5K.....34:59(2013)/41:50(2014)/35:54(2015)
I am letting my husband fill out my mail in ballot. We have similar opinions on a lot of stuff, and I don't feel up to reading about what's on the ballot.
I often let Dh do the research for me. He has to know the candidates for his job, so I just let him tell me who's good and who's bad. We rarely disagree, ever since I turned him into a democrat, so I trust him.
There is a mom in my local mom's group who is my BEC. She also has twin boys and is very tiger mom. She makes condescending, hurtful, and smug remarks all the time.
Example---I organized a get together last month for everyone( H's, moms and kids) we ended up not going because the boys were in the hospital. Everyone was emailing me asking how they could help, sympathy, well wishes etc. What does she email? Something like, "Since the kids have started school so many germs are going around but my boys haven't gotten sick. Isn't it amazing how much healthier and more resilient their bodies are now that they are older?" I was WTFing that hard core.
Fast forward to this week. We are planning Halloween activities. She mentions going to an event and that her boys tried candy for the first time and she recommends we all don't do it. We should wait longer because its like crack to them and makes them crazy.
Our kids are all 2.5.
I responded with "The boys have been eating "crack" for the past year and a half. I haven't noticed them being any crazier but maybe its because its only fair trade organic crack. None of that Hershy's junk."
Not my finest moment but STFU lady. lolaburns see? I'm not always nice
Wait... Wait...Wait....someone hold my earrings. She said THAT to you when they were in the hospital?! I can't even with this woman. I literally jumped off the couch reading that. :/
What is her problem?!
You are still nicer than me... My delivery on the candy situation wouldn't have been as poised, for sure . LOL