Randoms- week of Sept 12

[kicks]

Ugh the other interns want to hang out. I've done 2 out of work things with them but am not interested in hanging out semi-regularly.

I've said no the last couple of times because I've been out of town or hanging out with other friends. And they comment how they always have to plan around my schedule.

Plus 2 of them bring their significant others, so it's way too much whiteness :/ I know I can't keep saying no, ugh.

[itsme]

Sept 15, 2016 8:23:34 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

Today at my sons bus stop this really chatty lady kept talking to me...then she's like so what's your background. I said ME and she's like oh omg I thought you were Italian? You look so European...that's a shock. Your face is so Greek.....then she continued to tell me how superior Sicilians are and how hot she was back in the day.

Ugh there is no avoiding her, I knew I should have pretended my English was poor.

Wow. So much wtf going on.

[kicks]

Sept 15, 2016 8:12:41 GMT -5 lovelyshoes said:

Sept 15, 2016 7:24:52 GMT -5 cubed said:

Lord this hasn't happened in a while but it drives me nuts every damn time. Just dropped off DS2 at his preschool and one of the ladies asked me where I'm from. I said CT and she said oh I meant your nationality. ::blank stare::

All the time....."no, but where are you Really from?"

I'm sorry your day started with that annoyance. I also wonder Why they need to know. How does it change things for them?

Right?

And then when people clearly forget that I'm most likely the descendant of slaves so how the fuck would I know where my ancestors are from. I know you had some history lesson in your life! They act like I'm withholding info on purpose. No you idiot, I really don't know my heritage, I'm American and so are my parents, grand parents and great grandparents. RAGE!

[sfy]

socratic!  What's up?  Are you trying to roll or what (devil) ?

[meshaliuknits]

I dunno how many of you read comics, but the last page of Black Panther #6 gave me LIFE yesterday! This isn't it (it's the cover for #7) but it's pretty close. I squealed, ya'll!



Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Ororo Munroe, Edn Fesi and T'Challa. It's my childhood dream comic, yo. Enough so I'm posting it in two spots. lol

Also, the Black Panther trade is now available. It's a good story even if you're not a comic person you may enjoy it.

[meshaliuknits]

Sept 15, 2016 11:36:28 GMT -5 kicks said:

Sept 15, 2016 8:12:41 GMT -5 lovelyshoes said:

All the time....."no, but where are you Really from?"

I'm sorry your day started with that annoyance. I also wonder Why they need to know. How does it change things for them?

Right?

And then when people clearly forget that I'm most likely the descendant of slaves so how the fuck would I know where my ancestors are from. I know you had some history lesson in your life! They act like I'm withholding info on purpose. No you idiot, I really don't know my heritage, I'm American and so are my parents, grand parents and great grandparents. RAGE!

I still remember how upset I was being pressed in 3rd or 4th grade for which country in Africa my ancestors were from. I do not know and you damn well should know why!

[Faevantastic]

I can't say how many times I've been asked where I'm really from.

Earlier this year in FL, my family and I were at the hotel lobby waiting for our shuttle to bring us to the cruise port. It was quite a long wait, especially with a 3 and 1.5 year old. Some older lady came up to me and said "oh I have a couple of those too!" I said "uh, young kids?" She said "my grandchildren are mixed. Their mother is Chinese... from China." I just said "ok" and got away from her really quickly.

[DesertMoon]

I have a fever, and I'm all achy and sore from coughing so much...

I want my mom.

[kicks]

Sept 16, 2016 8:45:36 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

I have a fever, and I'm all achy and sore from coughing so much...

I want my mom.

Aww I'm sorry you feel bad
I hope you feel better.

[raangoli]

Feel better DesertMoon

[itsme]

DesertMoon hope you feel better soon.

I'm jealous of your party freedom! What's the occasion?

[sfy]

I hope my mother never gets old and starts tripping. I'm in the waiting room at my dentist office and I just heard a woman and her 91 year old mother have a four-five minute conversation about where to go eat. First, the mother didn't want to choose. Then, the daughter was telling her that she could go eat wherever she wants, whenever she wants (major shade to the olds, but okay), how this outing is for her and they could go where she wants. After more back and forth, she picked the closest restaurant to the office. Whyyyy didn't she say that during minute one ?

[meshaliuknits]

These people (at work) are killing me today. We have arrived at all sorts of redonk conclusions not supported by evidence. If you all want to do this nonsense, fine. Make the decree. Don't make up nonsense.

I'm cycling Beyonce and Metallica on my headphones. I don't want to speak to a soul if I can avoid it.

[raangoli]

sfy that sounds like a conversation I would have with my parents. Which reminds me to call my mom

meshaliuknits That is infuriating, but SOP here as well.

[dd1204]

Sept 16, 2016 9:12:53 GMT -5 freedom said:

I'm expecting anywhere from 20 to 40 people tonight but I have no way of knowing since my family does not rsvp. I also invited everyone at 7 so they would show up by 9.

But I'm so excited! I have a fully stocked bar, kick ass menu and a great Playlist to dance to.

Lol, I so can relate to no one rsvp for a Spanish party or never getting there on time.

Last year for my dd's birthday party the time was 1-4 at my house. All my Spanish friends started rolling in at 4 as the other guests were leaving. It turn into a party and they didn't leave till around midnight.

[liveintheville]

Hugs raangoli, kicks, and @stilljustash

I got the new iPhone today. And afterwards got a mani pedi. And like every other time I've been there they ask where I'm from. And when it say I'm Vietnamese they get all excited and want to talk to me. Makes me feel like a fake. But hey the mani pedi came out well.

[redwino]

I never post in randoms. How does it work? Can I just post anything?

I decided to get buzzed and clean. My house tonight. Only the first part happened. DH had a beer with me but the slightest drop of alcohol makes him sleepy. So he's now snoring on the floor of the living room like some drunk frat boy and I'm left to continue drinking alone.

[sfy]

I'm at Panera and a mom and her son just came in and they remind me of me and DS. I miss my child . Again.

[andwhat]

Sept 17, 2016 9:39:56 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

My random for the week is that I got a ratified contract on my house on Tuesday with closing date Oct. 28 or sooner.

I put a contract on another house on Wednesday. House had seven other contracts and I lost to someone who waived inspection and appraisal contingencies and beat my top offer.

So now I am panicking and breathing into a paper bag because there's nothing else listed that I like that I can afford, there is one house I love but it is listed for close to $900K and will go for more than $1 million and my monies don't flow like that. 

SUM UP: I am going to be couch surfing and/or homeless in about six weeks. Or sooner. 

Congrats on selling your home.

If you really need to couch surf we just moved and have a few spare bedrooms. You could have your own bed and bath. I'm serious. I know the market, especially in your area, is insane. Good luck on finding something you love, but don't feel rushed.

ETA: Hugs sfy. I know it has to be hard when your baby is away at college.

[dreamcrisp1]

I bought my wedding dress today! They even ring a bell for you. Haha!

[dreamcrisp1]

socratic, 😳 Omg kids.

[dreamcrisp1]

Pdq!

[kicks]

Sept 17, 2016 20:41:24 GMT -5 socratic said:

Sept 17, 2016 20:11:45 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

Don't beat him lolllllll

Sooo tempted

He's gonna be the next one with a tiny sad face after his whoopin

Gotta love kids!

[sfy]

You're going to be a lovely bride, dreamcrisp1 <3!

Lolol socratic!

[persa]

dreamcrisp1 so pretty!

socratic, lol. My DD asked me yesterday if I'm having a 4th baby while pointedly looking at my belly. Look, little girl, you and your brothers are responsible for that shit, I don't want to hear it!

[persa]

I work in children's healthcare and on a FB page I'm on that's work related, there's a "bad name" thread going. I hate those threads. I know I've seen them on GBCN too but I've never really paid attention to them.

I'm trying to think of a non snarky/bitchy response to the thread but it's late and my filter is down so I'm refraining for the moment.

[andwhat]

I had to pull out my phone to see the pic. So pretty dreamcrisp1. You are going to be a beautiful bride.

[dreamcrisp1]

Thank you everyone so much for the love! I can't wait to see it again in April. Haha. So far.

[andwhat]

Sept 18, 2016 8:54:27 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

OK, I have four open houses to attend today -- houses just listed in the last day or so -- but here's the issue I am coming up against with these houses: three of the four are walking distance from where I lived when I was married. And my XH bikes and Metros a lot so I am bound to run into him. Now, we aren't contentious or anything and he knows I was looking to buy another house, but it just seems weird to buy a house near where we used to live (and he still lives).

Good luck house hunting. I love DC open houses. I would not let the proximity to your XH stop you. I live pretty close to my ex and the times I have run into him have been no where near home and it isn't very often.

[DesertMoon]

dreamcrisp1