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  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    I was remembering the story about monk parakeets from a broken crate at JFK.

    https://www.audubon.org/news/the-monk-parakeet-jailbird-who-made-good
  • laprimaJenny
    laprimaJenny Posts: 1,495 Member
    When I invite someone over I don’t expect them to invite me back, but after a few times of being the hostess isn’t it logical to feel the need to return the favour?! Is it wrong of me to lose interest in a person when I feel I am putting in all the effort?! I believe you should never expect anything in return, but in regards to friendships I prefer to deal with likeminded people. Perhaps I’m just exhausted as always being the giver and for once it would be nice to be on the receiving end. Even if I feel selfish for feeling this way.
  • jedoubleday
    jedoubleday Posts: 479 Member
    I am wondering what ever happened to Franken Berry and Boo Berry cereal .. and if that is how you spell it
  • jedoubleday
    jedoubleday Posts: 479 Member
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
    When I invite someone over I don’t expect them to invite me back, but after a few times of being the hostess isn’t it logical to feel the need to return the favour?! Is it wrong of me to lose interest in a person when I feel I am putting in all the effort?! I believe you should never expect anything in return, but in regards to friendships I prefer to deal with likeminded people. Perhaps I’m just exhausted as always being the giver and for once it would be nice to be on the receiving end. Even if I feel selfish for feeling this way.

    I understand this completely
  • Moon_Stone
    Moon_Stone Posts: 150 Member
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
    When I invite someone over I don’t expect them to invite me back, but after a few times of being the hostess isn’t it logical to feel the need to return the favour?! Is it wrong of me to lose interest in a person when I feel I am putting in all the effort?! I believe you should never expect anything in return, but in regards to friendships I prefer to deal with likeminded people. Perhaps I’m just exhausted as always being the giver and for once it would be nice to be on the receiving end. Even if I feel selfish for feeling this way.

    I think its fair to expect some reciprocity in any relationship. Maybe they don't feel like they can be as good a hostess as you so avoid it and dont offer. idk. Personally I think if something doesn’t feel right or you’re disappointed in the lack of reciprocity, maybe put it out there with small talk that it’d be nice to have a change of scenery from being hostess. How would they feel about hosting the next get together. Put out feelers. Idk if that is rude or not though.
  • Moon_Stone
    Moon_Stone Posts: 150 Member
    Waking up 3 hours before my alarm and not being able to fall back asleep. 😡 Today is going to be a long day. ☕️☕️☕️
  • laprimaJenny
    laprimaJenny Posts: 1,495 Member
    Moon_Stone wrote: »
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
    When I invite someone over I don’t expect them to invite me back, but after a few times of being the hostess isn’t it logical to feel the need to return the favour?! Is it wrong of me to lose interest in a person when I feel I am putting in all the effort?! I believe you should never expect anything in return, but in regards to friendships I prefer to deal with likeminded people. Perhaps I’m just exhausted as always being the giver and for once it would be nice to be on the receiving end. Even if I feel selfish for feeling this way.

    I think its fair to expect some reciprocity in any relationship. Maybe they don't feel like they can be as good a hostess as you so avoid it and dont offer. idk. Personally I think if something doesn’t feel right or you’re disappointed in the lack of reciprocity, maybe put it out there with small talk that it’d be nice to have a change of scenery from being hostess. How would they feel about hosting the next get together. Put out feelers. Idk if that is rude or not though.

    Thanks. ❤️ I just needed to let off steam more than anything else.

    I have given subtle hints here and there. Perhaps I need to be more direct. If someone doesn’t appreciate it and considers it rude, then that’s on them. At least that’s better than ghosting someone to avoid the confrontation all together.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    jedoubleday wrote: »
    I am wondering what ever happened to Franken Berry and Boo Berry cereal .. and if that is how you spell it

    we get them around halloween here. but that's it. :(
  • Tankiscool
    Tankiscool Posts: 11,105 Member
    tams_89 wrote: »
    I wish it was just that easy to say how I'm feeling or what's on my mind 🤯
    Stupid Anxiety 😔

    Aww T hope you are ok! Here if you need me! <3
  • Alzzi_2
    Alzzi_2 Posts: 2,149 Member
    edited July 2019
    tams_89 wrote: »
    I wish it was just that easy to say how I'm feeling or what's on my mind 🤯
    Stupid Anxiety 😔

    *hugs*
    I know the feeling.

    For me sometimes, dont want let anyone know that your hurting underneath. So the the smile happens.
    Actually, I like coming here bc the smiley face is the easiest to put there than a sad.

    Hope sun finds u and shines , giving you the comfort and happiness you need. Things will brighten things up for you.
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    that reading through that debt thread makes me feel old
  • Xiao_Ya_
    Xiao_Ya_ Posts: 495 Member
    Tiananmen Square, West Beijing: April-June 4 1989
    Still breaks my heart every time we hold vigil for the lost. Why weep for those you've never met, civilian and soldier alike? Well...We do not speak the name of the event, but children slaughtering children, no matter the reason is just... You say the Hunger Games is just a story? Is it?
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    Remember last week when this place was fun?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i wish i could work from home
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    The Mutter Museum. I’ve never been. Looks like a fun first date though.

    http://muttermuseum.org
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    people say they like me or miss me but the words are empty of action
  • empresssue
    empresssue Posts: 2,978 Member
    Health insurance companies. They should cover the stuff needed & not dicker over whether it was 50 minutes or 51 minutes. *EYEROLL*
  • etelfer39
    etelfer39 Posts: 109 Member
    empresssue wrote: »
    Health insurance companies. They should cover the stuff needed & not dicker over whether it was 50 minutes or 51 minutes. *EYEROLL*

    As a nurse, you can preach this all day, but its a money game 110%
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    I have spent over 4 hours in the car every day this week taking other people where they need to go. I just took my pants off and remembered I still have one more person to shuttle. Blah
  • laprimaJenny
    laprimaJenny Posts: 1,495 Member
    edited July 2019
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    That’s a lot of water!

    ETA: Does water even expire?!
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    edited July 2019
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
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    That’s a lot of water!

    ETA: Does water even expire?!

    I THINK the plastic leaches. Other than that idk

    ETA: who’s the prepper?
  • laprimaJenny
    laprimaJenny Posts: 1,495 Member
    your_future_ex_wife wrote: »
    laprimaJenny wrote: »
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    That’s a lot of water!

    ETA: Does water even expire?!

    I THINK the plastic leaches. Other than that idk

    ETA: who’s the prepper?

    I’m assuming it was the health and safety rep.
  • Tankiscool
    Tankiscool Posts: 11,105 Member
    your_future_ex_wife wrote: »
    Remember last week when this place was fun?

    I got busy ok Mistress! :p
  • empresssue
    empresssue Posts: 2,978 Member
    etelfer39 wrote: »
    empresssue wrote: »
    Health insurance companies. They should cover the stuff needed & not dicker over whether it was 50 minutes or 51 minutes. *EYEROLL*

    As a nurse, you can preach this all day, but its a money game 110%

    Sad but true. And, the insurance company only cares about its money. They want to collect premiums but never payout.

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