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Fenner said:
Not feeling well today and I had a bit of a tiff with my boss yesterday. Trying not to have an attitude about it, that doesn't help. Sometimes thing's in life happen that aren't in our control, like having a child who's sick and not telling you until the last minute. There are some who don't seem to understand that.
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That is incredibly wrong. Women in the workforce who are mothers are sacrificing so much just for an inch more pay to make their children's lives that much better. Your boss should be understanding of this and appreciative of your efforts in your current circumstances. Your workplace needs an employer who puts family and working mothers on the top of their list. Praying for you.
 
AbigailZeke said:
Some people forget that persecution doesn't only come to those who speak the truth, but also to the ignorant and flat out stupid.
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It's not nice to shatter people's delusions of adequacy by saying stuff like that Abby. Most ignorant jerks can't handle the truth that they really are ignorant jerks and that's why they get persecuted. After all what have they got to fall back on, if they realize that no they aren't actually the super godly and righteous people with special secret revalations that they believe themselves to be.
 
cinder said:
It's not nice to shatter people's delusions of adequacy by saying stuff like that Abby. Most ignorant jerks can't handle the truth that they really are ignorant jerks and that's why they get persecuted. After all what have they got to fall back on, if they realize that no they aren't actually the super godly and righteous people with special secret revalations that they believe themselves to be.
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LOL. You're right. That would ruin them. Pity those poor souls.
 
pet peeve #9982734832:

when i tell a prospective new patient our rates, and he/she says, "at my last chiropractor, it was [insert amount here]."

uhhh ok.
 
*sigh* Tomorrow I officially turn ancient. :p

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I was wondering why local paleontologists were following me around and making fossil casts of all my footprints...

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...and the county posted this sign next to my house so I'd be registered and protected from demolition. :eek:

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Guess what?? I get to spend more money on the veterinarian on the dog this week!! Now it's a funky skin and ear infection! Now I get to play what bill gets paid and what doesn't again. I'm so excited!
 
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This was brunch today.

Cup Ramen.

I added the eggs in to make it more “authentic”.


This is now on my list of things to do. Travel east. I haven’t seen everything in the west but it would be an interesting break to go east.

I want to learn a new language. I want to visit Hong Kong.

But then I have to make a trip to Greece.

None of these is concrete. None of these may ever come true but the possibilities that they might are exciting.

I think this is one of the best things about being single.

Many people are surprised when I tell them that I have never really been in a relationship. I have never had a boyfriend.

Yes there were people, who were interested in me, and I was in them, but it was never something that was officially stated or pursued more than a verbally or written stated interest.


People who get shocked when I tell them this tell me that their impression of me is someone who is “very mature, has had tons of boyfriends and has come to a very easy-going relaxed state about it.”

I laugh because that has nothing to do with being in a relationship with men as much as it is being in a relationship with God.

He has really changed my perspectives on so many things – there has been so much growth, so much learning despite never having been in a steady relationship.

People come to me and ask me advice about their own relationships and I just know… because I’ve been cast in so many situations that are reminiscent of it but in the sandbox that God created for me.

Changing my relationship status is also something that I am not worried about. I know God will take care of this, just as He has been taking care of everything else for me.

He has been as a father to me. Oh I have to mention my own parents who are so proud of me and have so much faith in ME.

Unlike most Indian parents, they would rather I choose my own life partner and they have so much trust that I would wind up with the right person.
They are my best friends and the coolest individuals I know.

To the people who end up wondering why I haven’t ever been in a relationship, I get to tell them about my Christian walk.

They have respected it and even proceeded to ask me to pray for them.

Sometimes the damage from hurts, relationship failures and the like is so visible on them.
Most of them have told me they wished they abstained because once they went down that road it was difficult to get away.

Whatever be the case, this isn’t me trying to brag about something.

I too have been heartbroken about these things. Sometimes I've wondered how I've come so far but it's been a miracle really how God has picked me up.

I am just happy to be single right now. I am happy that I don’t have the burden to be answerable to someone nor do I have any obligation to be in any way.

Not that this is wrong, but this gives me an opportunity to explore and do things on my terms. When I happen to meet the right person, I just know everything will align but I am going to be so cautious about everything.

There is never a rush to love. Marriage is a lifetime commitment.


TL;DR - I made cup ramen and added boiled eggs that were a bit overcooked.
 
Oh boy, I have bronchitis.

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Rachel20 said:
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This was brunch today.

Cup Ramen.

I added the eggs in to make it more “authentic”.


This is now on my list of things to do. Travel east. I haven’t seen everything in the west but it would be an interesting break to go east.

I want to learn a new language. I want to visit Hong Kong.

But then I have to make a trip to Greece.

None of these is concrete. None of these may ever come true but the possibilities that they might are exciting.

I think this is one of the best things about being single.

Many people are surprised when I tell them that I have never really been in a relationship. I have never had a boyfriend.

Yes there were people, who were interested in me, and I was in them, but it was never something that was officially stated or pursued more than a verbally or written stated interest.


People who get shocked when I tell them this tell me that their impression of me is someone who is “very mature, has had tons of boyfriends and has come to a very easy-going relaxed state about it.”

I laugh because that has nothing to do with being in a relationship with men as much as it is being in a relationship with God.

He has really changed my perspectives on so many things – there has been so much growth, so much learning despite never having been in a steady relationship.

People come to me and ask me advice about their own relationships and I just know… because I’ve been cast in so many situations that are reminiscent of it but in the sandbox that God created for me.

Changing my relationship status is also something that I am not worried about. I know God will take care of this, just as He has been taking care of everything else for me.

He has been as a father to me. Oh I have to mention my own parents who are so proud of me and have so much faith in ME.

Unlike most Indian parents, they would rather I choose my own life partner and they have so much trust that I would wind up with the right person.
They are my best friends and the coolest individuals I know.

To the people who end up wondering why I haven’t ever been in a relationship, I get to tell them about my Christian walk.

They have respected it and even proceeded to ask me to pray for them.

Sometimes the damage from hurts, relationship failures and the like is so visible on them.
Most of them have told me they wished they abstained because once they went down that road it was difficult to get away.

Whatever be the case, this isn’t me trying to brag about something.

I too have been heartbroken about these things. Sometimes I've wondered how I've come so far but it's been a miracle really how God has picked me up.

I am just happy to be single right now. I am happy that I don’t have the burden to be answerable to someone nor do I have any obligation to be in any way.

Not that this is wrong, but this gives me an opportunity to explore and do things on my terms. When I happen to meet the right person, I just know everything will align but I am going to be so cautious about everything.

There is never a rush to love. Marriage is a lifetime commitment.


TL;DR - I made cup ramen and added boiled eggs that were a bit overcooked.
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You sound very at peace and happy. That's really cool. :cool: Where east do you want to go, exactly? And what language do you want to learn?

I am trying to learn Spanish listening to TV shows and trying to read stuff online. I know a little French and Dutch. I always wanted to go to Scotland but now I'm not so sure. I'm re-thinking of doing more exploring out west (Nevada, New Mexico, California). Also, I'd like to write a science book for my grandchildren.

I miss exploring the world with my husband, who passed over 10 years ago. I wouldn't mind having a companion again. But like you said, not for status reasons. It's just that it's so very nice to share with someone who gets happy and excited about every new adventure with a childlike heart, ya know?

In the meantime, I'm still out exploring on my own. :o

I just took these pictures 2 days ago on my adventures:

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melita916 said:
pet peeve #9982734832:

when i tell a prospective new patient our rates, and he/she says, "at my last chiropractor, it was [insert amount here]."

uhhh ok.
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Haha, I totally sympathize. I work in a dental office and I hear similar complaints every week it seems.
 
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