Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    crosbylee wrote: »
    My son's birthday is Saturday. He wanted a "survival" themed party. Sweet. Kids go play in the pasture, then we'll roast hot dogs in the fire pit. I bought some bunny Peeps, so the kids can roast "rabbits" and make smores out of them. This may be the easiest birthday party ever.

    Last year we went to a park, and I had Domino's deliver pizza to the park. That was a easy and fun birthday party, too.

    I made a camouflage cake (the inside) for my son a couple of years ago. It was pretty easy and a big hit. Saved me a lot of money having it made.

    I saw those. They're cool. He decided on smores cupcakes. Do-able. :)
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Momakanga wrote: »
    Confession- Last night we were helping our daughter address her graduation announcements. She was making me so crazy all I could think about was how much quieter the house will be when she leaves for college next fall.

    Yes, an empty nest is a lovely thing at times. Sometimes it is too quiet, but then I just remember times like you described and it's all okay. However, it then just becomes a different kind of crazy. I have to remember when I go to my sons house not to be all, "Why is this rose bush dying? When did you cut the lawn last? Ever planning on fixing this closet doorknob?" etc. Then I remember that this is his responsibility now.

    My other two kids have kids of their own already and that in itself is it's own form of "punishment". Not that kids are bad, but now they will understand what they put US through!

    haha, my mom always has "suggestions" when she comes to visit. I kind of just tune her out :smile:
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    Well, I've been hiding them in my dresser so I don't have to share. Hey, what's the next "candy holiday"? I don't have to wait until Halloween to get festive shaped chocolates, do I?
  • berlynnwall
    berlynnwall Posts: 669 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    So true. And some people don't seem to understand the concept of "it's not what you say, it's how you say it." They may be giving great advice and making excellent points that the OP needs to hear, but by couching it in sarcasm, all that's coming across is rudeness. I'm not advocating sugarcoating anything, but if you can take the time to come up with some snarky reply, then you can take the time to come up with a tactful reply, too.

    Absolutely. Delivery is very important. I also can't stand when someone KNOWS that they are being snarky or overly blunt, but they feign ignorance and pretend like they weren't being rude at all. Ridiculous.
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    Well, I've been hiding them in my dresser so I don't have to share. Hey, what's the next "candy holiday"? I don't have to wait until Halloween to get festive shaped chocolates, do I?

    Halloween is the next candy holiday. I hate that all the candy holidays are grouped in a row..Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter. I wish there was a summer one.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    I have a gigantic unopened bag of Cadbury mini eggs in my closet. I am trying to decide what occasion would be worthy of opening them. :p
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!
  • Lefty1290
    Lefty1290 Posts: 551 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!

    I wish I only had 12K!!! I'm only three years out from my master's and my student loan payment is awful.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    My son's birthday is Saturday. He wanted a "survival" themed party. Sweet. Kids go play in the pasture, then we'll roast hot dogs in the fire pit. I bought some bunny Peeps, so the kids can roast "rabbits" and make smores out of them. This may be the easiest birthday party ever.

    Last year we went to a park, and I had Domino's deliver pizza to the park. That was a easy and fun birthday party, too.

    That sounds AWESOME!! What a cool Mom!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?

    That is stupid, awful, terrible, ridiculous. What a tool. I am always cheering for the heavier people at the gym. I want to go up and tell them "good job" but I feel like they will think I'm being sarcastic or something.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    edited April 2015
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    I have a gigantic unopened bag of Cadbury mini eggs in my closet. I am trying to decide what occasion would be worthy of opening them. :p

    Wednesday night?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    I have a gigantic unopened bag of Cadbury mini eggs in my closet. I am trying to decide what occasion would be worthy of opening them. :p

    Wednesday night?

    LOL! Headed out of town for work, so if they get opened tonight, someone in my house is gonna be in TROUBLE!! (My family doesn't know they are there. Yep, totally not sharing.)
  • berlynnwall
    berlynnwall Posts: 669 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?

    How awful. What a douche.
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    edited April 2015
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?


    Wow, he's an azzhole. Did she respond?
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    I have a gigantic unopened bag of Cadbury mini eggs in my closet. I am trying to decide what occasion would be worthy of opening them. :p

    The idea of such a bag makes my mouth water. I love Cadbury eggs.
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!

    I wish I only had 12K!!! I'm only three years out from my master's and my student loan payment is awful.

    I'm in Law school now, the idea of paying of my student loans makes me laugh/cry/get depressed.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I bought myself a big bag of Hershey eggs at Eastertime I only have 3 three left. Sad.

    You still have some left?! I'm impressed! (no chocolate would've made it that long in my house lol)

    I have a gigantic unopened bag of Cadbury mini eggs in my closet. I am trying to decide what occasion would be worthy of opening them. :p

    The idea of such a bag makes my mouth water. I love Cadbury eggs.

    Maybe I should sell it on Ebay. LOL. I paid $19.88. I bet I could get $50. :D
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!

    I wish I only had 12K!!! I'm only three years out from my master's and my student loan payment is awful.

    I'm in Law school now, the idea of paying of my student loans makes me laugh/cry/get depressed.

    Yes but you guys are getting great degrees and titles! My student loans are only from my bachelor's degree! I'm getting ready to enroll to start my Master's program since my company does the tution reimbursement!
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?


    Wow, he's an azzhole. Did she respond?

    I would've said, "I'd ask you out if you had any class or manners. You're quite functional for a clueless idiot."
  • Lefty1290
    Lefty1290 Posts: 551 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?


    Wow, he's an azzhole. Did she respond?

    No, she didn't say anything. She saw him again a couple of weeks later and he tried to apologize and ask her out, but she told him she has a boyfriend, which she does.
  • ladybuggnorris
    ladybuggnorris Posts: 276 Member
    pofoster21 wrote: »
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    pofoster21 wrote: »
    I am so tired tonight. I think I'll skip the confessions and go to sleep. G'Night.

    @pofoster21 maybe you already mentioned it and I missed it, but what happened with your gelding? (that was you, right?)

    Thanks. Yes it's me. It's not good. We are scheduling a date to put him down next month, if he can be ok that long. He is not in pain and is happy as can be but his condition is deteriorating and the vet is worried one day he will fall down and break something or lay down and not be able to get up. The month is for me to spend time with him and adjust to the idea. I am heartbroken and sick over it. I have spent the last week in tears. But it's the right thing to do and I don't want to ever see him in pain. So thanks for asking and I will let you all know when it happens... And hopefully I can keep it together until then.

    So sorry! This happened to my sister's horse just last week. He laid down and could not get back up. He was 31 years old, so they knew the time was coming, but still does not make it any easier. She is pretty sad.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!

    That's great to hear! So many people go through all that work and then regret both the loan payment and the lack of good paying jobs. Glad to hear it worked out well for you.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    pofoster21 wrote: »
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    pofoster21 wrote: »
    I am so tired tonight. I think I'll skip the confessions and go to sleep. G'Night.

    @pofoster21 maybe you already mentioned it and I missed it, but what happened with your gelding? (that was you, right?)

    Thanks. Yes it's me. It's not good. We are scheduling a date to put him down next month, if he can be ok that long. He is not in pain and is happy as can be but his condition is deteriorating and the vet is worried one day he will fall down and break something or lay down and not be able to get up. The month is for me to spend time with him and adjust to the idea. I am heartbroken and sick over it. I have spent the last week in tears. But it's the right thing to do and I don't want to ever see him in pain. So thanks for asking and I will let you all know when it happens... And hopefully I can keep it together until then.

    I'm so sorry. Enjoy every minute you have left with him!
  • Momakanga
    Momakanga Posts: 122 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Momakanga wrote: »
    Confession- Last night we were helping our daughter address her graduation announcements. She was making me so crazy all I could think about was how much quieter the house will be when she leaves for college next fall.

    Yes, an empty nest is a lovely thing at times. Sometimes it is too quiet, but then I just remember times like you described and it's all okay. However, it then just becomes a different kind of crazy. I have to remember when I go to my sons house not to be all, "Why is this rose bush dying? When did you cut the lawn last? Ever planning on fixing this closet doorknob?" etc. Then I remember that this is his responsibility now.

    My other two kids have kids of their own already and that in itself is it's own form of "punishment". Not that kids are bad, but now they will understand what they put US through!

    Amen!
  • KylerJaye
    KylerJaye Posts: 861 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?


    Wow, he's an azzhole. Did she respond?

    No, she didn't say anything. She saw him again a couple of weeks later and he tried to apologize and ask her out, but she told him she has a boyfriend, which she does.

    that makes me even more enraged! it's like "a few weeks ago i didn't think you were good enough for me, but after being rejected by everyone i've approached over the past few weeks, i guess something's better than nothing!" i want to stab him in the eyes.
  • bkhamill
    bkhamill Posts: 1,289 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Confession time!

    I avoid letting people I socialize with know that I'm dieting. I'm visibly significantly overweight and I hate having to deal with comments like: Already lean people saying things like "Oh, you're SO LUCKY because when you have THAT MUCH to lose, it just falls off! I've been trying to lose these last 3 pounds for months, etc etc!" (or alternately, "I should diet too, I just feel SO FAT when I get over 110, it's disgusting..."), condescending "Good for you, honey!" type comments, non scientific advice about 'good carbs'/paleo/vegan/faddietoftheday, general discussion of my eating/body/fatness, and how I have "a pretty face" and am "going to be so cute once I lose the pounds!" Somehow just being fat doesn't bring about this conversation, but anyone getting wind that I'm trying to lose weight does.... I don't get it.

    I skip social situations or save up calories so I can eat what other people are eating, just to avoid having these conversations.

    Every day on these boards I read about all the insensitive and rude remarks people make to others and now it's making me believe that any health and nutrition education needs to be supplemented with some manners courses and common sense training. Too bad that will never happen.

    It's so true. People have no filter. I don't understand how so many people missed the lesson that you don't have to say everything that pops into your head out loud, especially if it's unkind.

    A guy in my sister's dorm laundry room told her, "If you were skinny, I would ask you out because you have a gorgeous face. You are really beautiful for a fat girl."

    As if she is an anomaly because only thin girls are pretty.

    I feel so bad that she gets stared at in the gym because gyms are only for people who are already thin, right?


    Wow, he's an azzhole. Did she respond?

    I would've said, "I'd ask you out if you had any class or manners. You're quite functional for a clueless idiot."

    Oh how I wish I could be this witty when situations call for it. This is awesome!
  • mwalker86
    mwalker86 Posts: 16 Member
    I've completely fell off the lose weight and have been eating any and EVERYTHING i want. I blame it on stress, work and school but I truthfully know I could be doing better.
  • Lefty1290
    Lefty1290 Posts: 551 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    So, the first part of this week, I was at my DD's new school that she will be transferring to in the Fall. She still has 2 years left. Conservatively, this will be $25k per year out of my pocket (we don't qualify for financial aid).

    Confession: I'm bitter. I think school should be free or cheap for ALL students.

    Ok I'm confused... aren't there public schools in Tennessee?

    She's 21. This is a university.

    That's nice of you to pay out of pocket-I'm 7 years out and still have 12k to go on my student loans...but I will say it was worth every penny!

    That's great to hear! So many people go through all that work and then regret both the loan payment and the lack of good paying jobs. Glad to hear it worked out well for you.

    And very few make good money without a college degree. My brother is an exception. He managed a Boston Market for a few years in his early 20s and was a manager at Aldi before working for a homebuilding company where he makes 70K managing materials and projects.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    If you are a praying person, I am asking for some right now. If not a praying person, maybe send some good vibes. My sister's sister-in-law is 30 weeks pregnant, after 5 attempts at IVF. On Sunday, she was having issues with her kidneys, so yesterday they decided to go and put in some drains. While under anesthetic, she vomited and aspirated. Due to lack of oxygen, she is now in a coma and has been placed on life support. The family was all called last night and the Dr's basically admitted they were keeping he alive as long as they can for the baby's sake, but there is little to no brain activity. Now a baby that was wished for, for so long, is likely not going to have a Mama. Miracles do happen, and we could really use one today!

    @ladybuggnorris how is your sister's SIL & baby doing?