Post by UnderProtest on Jul 13, 2016 7:24:50 GMT -5
hamster, FYI on the Hemnes line. They look white, but aren't actually a true white. If you want matching nightstands, just pick up the Hemnes nightstands while you are there!
Post by UnderProtest on Jul 10, 2016 3:48:11 GMT -5
loira I'm very conflicted. Neither of us had an interest in moving to the NE and we know no one there. And I was just feeling settled in London, I dread starting all over again. But I am happy to be going back to the US and have my own house again.
Post by UnderProtest on Jun 14, 2016 11:36:41 GMT -5
We left paint, plant food and a surprise garage refrigerator with apparently three beers in it (that the buyer was thrilled about). I have a feeling that our sellers on our house want to leave their broken twenty year old hot tub. Hence, why we wrote it into the contract that it would be fixed or removed. We hope it will be too expensive to fix.
Post by UnderProtest on Jun 1, 2016 14:38:58 GMT -5
I still like my blue....which fades to a decent turquoise when I get lazy (always) and don't recolor as often as I should. I'm also liking the lilac purples too. You could definitely do some highlights throughout your hair instead of just at the neck.
Does she live somewhere where you could get her tickets for a show?
Not any decent show. She lives in the boondocks outside of a town with two stoplights, close to a city that thinks college football is a cultural activity.
Post by UnderProtest on May 25, 2016 14:03:38 GMT -5
So my mom is turning 70 this year so I have to get her something nice. Ideally it would be something I could order online and have shipped directly to her. She has no real hobbies (other than church activities) and we don't have the same taste in clothes. Any brilliant ideas??? I'm at a loss.
sfy I was thinking of you when I got my bananas today. One thing that will help them stay ripe longer, is making sure they're not text to apples. Apples give off ethelyne gas, that speeds up the banana ripening process. On the flip side, if you ever need go ripen bananas quickly, put the bunch and an apple in a paper bag.
Thanks! But no, I keep them on a banana hanger on the counter, so they're not near any other food. They just suck lol!
Unrelated question for you, though--do you happen to have any bakery recommendations for a fancy birthday cake in Charlotte?
Suarez Bakery in Park Road Shopping Center. Amazing cakes and so pretty too!!!
UnderProtest , we moved around a lot when I was a kid. My mom would try to get us looking forward to all the fun things that were going to happen. Planning our new rooms and what we were going to be able to do that we can't do now.
Then the countdown to the move is towards something fun instead of away from things familiar.
Thanks for the tip. It probably doesn't help that neither my husband or I are really thrilled about the move.
Post by UnderProtest on May 18, 2016 12:50:33 GMT -5
Good for you. You can do this. I pretty cut off my brother for MUCH MUCH MUCH less than what you have endured. It took the support of my husband to realize life would be fine without my brother. In fact, it is much more peaceful. Hugs and I'm always here for you.
My kids are killing me lately. Today I thought we were having a good day. Then my son purposely cut up the craft/art thing I was doing. I don't even know what to do with him anymore. The headmistress said he is even being rude to the nicest teacher at school.
Maybe they're stressed by the impending move? Do they know?
They do know. That is what I was thinking which is why I talked to the headmistress today (I hate talking to her). Apparently a lot of the class is all out of sorts because most of them are moving up to reception and all splitting to different schools. I did just have another talk with my son. How do you get through to a 4 year old?
Post by UnderProtest on May 18, 2016 12:12:22 GMT -5
My kids are killing me lately. Today I thought we were having a good day. Then my son purposely cut up the craft/art thing I was doing. I don't even know what to do with him anymore. The headmistress said he is even being rude to the nicest teacher at school.
Post by UnderProtest on May 18, 2016 12:01:44 GMT -5
explorer2001, You aren't going to change them, quit wasting your time on those worthless excuses for human beings. Spend your precious time with people who bring something positive to your life. You don't owe them an explanation, just quit contacting them. Look up the serenity prayer.
So I've started off my Tuesday decently with a hassle free retail experience (quite unusual here) and found that Starbucks has a chocolate marshmallow (aka s'mores but these Brits don't know what they are missing in a s'mores) frappaccino. I am now thoroughly caffeinated and sugar high.
I realize this is a totally douchey story, but my H and I had dinner with Tony Blair a few years ago at a friend's house. Our friends have a fire pit in their backyard and so after dinner we were all standing around the fire pit making s'mores and Tony had absolutely no idea what they were. He was like, "So you put the chocolate and the marshmallow on this cracker?" I was inwardly thinking to myself, "Wait, what? You Brits don't have s'mores? Well, this just validates our quest for independence 200-plus years ago. Thank goodness for American innovation."
Oh right, so I got so distracted with my rambling about s'mores that I forgot to respond to this part. UHM, wtf? Please explain how you came to be at a dinner with Tony Blair. Pretty, please.
Post by UnderProtest on May 17, 2016 13:49:21 GMT -5
First of all, it sounds like you need a proper break. A vacation away from your house and your family and your responsibilities. You've been going on high speed for quite awhile with your health, the new dog, keeping up with the house, and all of the craziness at work. You need time to decompress and reset.
Secondly, and please take this with the love it is intended, you need to cut your incredibly toxic family off. You can chose to still have contact with your grandparents and explain to them the situation. They can chose to take you as you are (visits without the rest of the family) and love you. Or they can chose to side with your awful parents. This says EVERYTHING about them and NOTHING about you. You should not have to live in fear at every family gathering and suffer guilt trips if you don't attend. You don't owe them anything and it isn't your fault. You had the strength to leave your abusive ex, you have the strength to do this too.
Hugs.....and let me know if you want me to delete any of the specifics.
I think the Brits have started to catch on to s'mores. I went to a restaurant that had it on their menu for dessert and it came complete with this cool little tabletop fire pit to make them with. The only down side was that I wasn't expecting the marshmallow to be lemony. Damn chefs trying to be fancy.
Well, as you and UnderProtest know, I love the Brits just for clotted cream + scones, but I am glad to hear they're taking the best of America and incorporating it into their culture as well.
I mean, this year the U.S. got Eurovision (but sans Graham Norton as a commentator, so it was like kind of winning but not really). Clearly everyone benefits from globalization.
Balthazar at Covent Garden has the most amazing s'mores but only in October. Apparently they aren't a year round hit yet. I spent some time talking to one of the pastry chefs about the difference in offerings in the New York shop and the London shop. Florentines aren't a US thing. I've definitely become a fan of those lately. Fortnum & Mason has the best ones so far.
And RockNVoll, lemon marshmallows in a s'more is just a travesty. So wrong. And I even admitted that lemon and chocolate can be rather tasty.
Damn it, now I want more junk food. I'm going to weigh a ton by the time this stupid move is over.
Post by UnderProtest on May 17, 2016 7:05:57 GMT -5
I hate all of my clothes too. I think I've put on weight due to my stress eating and I'm not happy with anything in my closet. But I don't want to have to shop here and its just more stuff that will need to get packed and moved.
Thanks, raangoli, I will say it wasn't as impressive as I thought it would be. But it was still yummy.
Post by UnderProtest on May 17, 2016 5:26:29 GMT -5
So I've started off my Tuesday decently with a hassle free retail experience (quite unusual here) and found that Starbucks has a chocolate marshmallow (aka s'mores but these Brits don't know what they are missing in a s'mores) frappaccino. I am now thoroughly caffeinated and sugar high.
Hugs, raangoli , have you thought about talking to someone? You've been so strong for BB and it just sounds like you are at a breaking point. You don't need to live like that. Hugs.
I have kept up with my therapy appointments which helps, but I still have bad days. I keep telling myself that this too shall pass. She's so strong, she shows me how it's done
Good for you. I'm sorry you are having a rough day. Just take it one day at a time and keep in mind that you probably won't remember the tough days in a couple months much less a couple years. And lean on your husband when you need to. Hugs.
Post by UnderProtest on May 16, 2016 4:19:36 GMT -5
Hugs, raangoli, have you thought about talking to someone? You've been so strong for BB and it just sounds like you are at a breaking point. You don't need to live like that. Hugs.
I got a s'mores frappuccino. Except I stupidly said no coffee. It's just not the same. I'm having a semi bad day with feelings so I might have cried. It was the straw that broke this camels back today.
Awwww, I'm sorry. I was going to yell at you for reminding me that I can't get them, but now I'm sad for you. I've been eating feelings lately too and I get when even the food fails on you. Are you okay?
Post by UnderProtest on May 14, 2016 14:49:08 GMT -5
So the guy that will have to move more stuff is trying to talk you out of moving stuff? I find that highly suspect. Even without that tidbit, I would want the sink in the island. The amount of time I spend at the sink is a lot more than I spend actually standing at the stove. I would want to face everyone else, not some crummy view.
UnderProtest I'm not sure if she realizes but DH tried to tell her. I'm also not sure if SIL is encouraging the new city but she doesn't seem to be discouraging it. But we don't talk so I can't say for certain either way.
I would go under the assumption that SIL is encouraging the new city. And depending on your MIL, I would try to get H to have a come to jesus talk about it. She needs to go into the move with her eyes open and expectations low.
Post by UnderProtest on May 13, 2016 12:22:44 GMT -5
If they can afford more help with the house and help for FIL, I would suggest staying in their current home until he has to go into a facility. Easiest on him, and definitely easier on her since she will be the one responsible for all the moving and house buying decisions. I'm sorry you are in this spot, especially with SIL being so selfish. Does MIL realize why SIL wants her close?