Gimme all your FFFCs

melody921

BunkinMama said:

This is also from parenting FFFC but I had no idea other people thought this way too.

Body Image

In my mind I look way hotter than I actually do. I pretty much have a mental image of myself still set from when I was in my early 20's. Then I see a mirror or a photo (which I avoid) and think WTF am I thinking! 

Real confession part, I took a pic of myself half dressed to remind myself and talk myself out of dessert, chips, or the late night snack.

Ugh, I'm the opposite. I'll see a picture of myself from my early-to-mid 20s and want to hit my former self for ever thinking I wasn't in awesome shape at that time.

melody921

tinyhumantoe said:

I have been a black hole of complaints all week and I don't know WTF is going on. 

FFFC:  I didn't speak up to a couple things last night with MIL because I'm tired. 
1. The amount of fruit that she gives her, that kills W's butt for days
2. She admitted to giving 3 rice crispy treats yesterday, not including the one she brought over while W was scarfing down dinner.  Guess who picked rice crispy treat over peas?
3. I watched how she 'brushes' W's teeth.  She puts toothpaste on the brush and hands it to W.  W sucks off the toothpaste.  She puts more paste on and hands it to W, W sucks it off.  Then she sucks water off.  No brushing, and I didn't check to make sure the kids toothpaste was fluoride free. 

I just keep thinking it's not worth it to battle, but now I'm thinking it's going too far...

My MIL was bragging about how DD loves to brush her teeth and is so cooperative. Considering it's like wrestling an alligator every time I brush her teeth, I was skeptical. Yep, MIL was pretty much letting my 1-year-old brush her own teeth. Facepalm. DH and I were like, yeah, you need to do it for her.

Pokedot

cheeseandrice said:

I decided to make a decision for myself for once and my last day at the current job will be next Friday, which means I'm screwing them over for a huge event the next weekend.  I'm so excited to have a week off between jobs (I've never done that before.)

The FFFC? I don't feel bad about it at all.

DH had a week off in between his job 2 years ago. He got so much crap done it was awesome plus he had a weeks vacation he didn't take so he technically got paid for it. Win, win bitches. <-old job sucked ass.

Pokedot

tinyhumantoe said:

melody921 said:

I figure one egg divided by an entire batch of pancakes isn't that much egg. My kids eat a lot of pancakes and waffles bc they're easy to make ahead and freeze.

Oh, I was saying I'd like her to have 2 eggs every other day for the protein.  He never gives her eggs because pancakes are easier.  Oh well...:-p

We usually do nice big breakfasts on the weekend and DH and I love eggs so those are always involved. DS won't even touch them. I've tried eggs a million ways hiding them etc. Doesn't work. Kids are too smart.

tinyhumantoe

Yah, time off between jobs should be taken.  For my younger shitty jobs, I would work both for an overlapping week or two so I gave the respectable 2 week notice.  For adult jobs, I didn't even take a full day off.  It's not healthy, and I'm surprised by how much regret I have. 

How often in your life do you have zero responsibility to a job?

BeebopandBuddy

I was actually texting with an ex (now friend) that I haven't seen in about 8 years the other day.  I mentioned something about lunch and eating too much junk and he said "What are you talking about, you always look hot.".  I just said thanks but it actually did make me feel good to think there are people that only remember me in my better-body hotter days.

Edited:  Punctuation

MarisaKathleen

Nancy would rather eat scrambled eggs for dinner than around 75% of the other things I make.  The kid would eat eggs or noodles for every single meal if we let her.  

MrsKipper

I think my FFFC is that Nola brushes her teeth the way y'all describe your MILs doing it. It's such a fight and she just won't let me do it. Frankly, I just don't have the energy to force it every night so I hand her the toothbrush, show her how to brush back and forth (even using my toothbrush to set an example) and leave it to her. Sometimes she gets some actual brushing in and sometimes she just sucks the toothpaste and water off.

Sometimes I have the energy to force it or I'll get DH to help hold her so I can get a good brushing in, but for the most part she does it herself.

tinyhumantoe

I brush, then she gets to suck the water off the toothbrush and "do it herself"

It's a fight, and at the moment I have a trick that works.  I count to six for my six back and forth strokes.  One is back and forth along the top front, two is along the side to the molar, three is other molar, then 4 5 & 6 on the bottom.  I'm sure next week I'll have to come up with some other scam.

tinyhumantoe

I am working from home today and plan to shower in the middle of my day. 

PenelopePond

Our "trick" to be able to brush Sean's teeth? Make him cry. Normally he cries anyway because DH is holding his arms. His mouth is wide open. Then we let him "brush".

BeebopandBuddy

LoisLayn23 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

I was actually texting with an ex (now friend) that I haven't seen in about 8 years the other day.  I mentioned something about lunch and eating too much junk and he said "What are you talking about, you always look hot?".  I just said thanks but it actually did make me feel good to think there are people that only remember me in my better-body hotter days.

I usually feel more confident when a stranger or friend gives me a compliment than when DH does. It seems more...authentic I guess?

Yep, I definitely feel like it's more genuine when it comes from a stranger or someone that would have no agenda.  Even though DH rarely compliments so it means a lot when he says it too, it's just different.

BeebopandBuddy

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

melody921

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

BeebopandBuddy

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

MarisaKathleen

I get pedicures all year long.  I love them.  During the summer, I go once a month.  My sisters, Mom & I are going for a spa day in July and the pedicure I'm getting is $80.  I feel like for $80 it better be pretty damn incredible and come with a person to fan me while it's being done.  IDK.  It's a lot for this area, even if it is a premier spa.

Also, UO: I hate designs painted on toenails.  It really bugs me.

Like this:

 

Cheenomae

LoisLayn23 said:

I thought Gwen Stefani sang Fancy.

I don't know who this Iggy girl is but I hate the song I hate her like I hate Rebecca Black.

Iggy is my new fav obsession right now!

Pokedot

I just got off the phone with a client who talked my ear off for 15 minutes about giving birth to an 11 month old baby ::shudders:: and her pregnant dog giving birth.

Lady, I called to make sure you didn't lose your monthly distribution check not talk about vaginas. WTF?

MrsKipper

Nola just grabbed my full cup of cold water when I wasn't looking and tried to drink it. Of course it ended up all over her and the floor. She cried and I laughed while helping dry her off.

melody921

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

melody921

MarisaKathleen said:

I get pedicures all year long.  I love them.  During the summer, I go once a month.  My sisters, Mom & I are going for a spa day in July and the pedicure I'm getting is $80.  I feel like for $80 it better be pretty damn incredible and come with a person to fan me while it's being done.  IDK.  It's a lot for this area, even if it is a premier spa.

Also, UO: I hate designs painted on toenails.  It really bugs me.

Like this:

 

How about stickers? :-D Right after I got my last pedicure, I smudged the big toes with shoes, so I just covered those two nails with Jamberry.

BeebopandBuddy

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

melody921

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

melody921

I slept so well the last week while DH was away. Now he's home, and last night all I did was toss and turn. WTH

BeebopandBuddy

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

It's a website where you put in all of your info and they customize your color and mail a whole kit to you in the mail.  It's professional quality hair color that you can do at home.  When they send mine they send one bottle for the roots, one bottle for the rest and instructions on how to apply everything.  Then I set it to automatically send me a new box every 6 weeks.  It's only around $25.  It's awesome.  My stylist even complimented me on my color last night and asked where I got it done.

melody921

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

It's a website where you put in all of your info and they customize your color and mail a whole kit to you in the mail.  It's professional quality hair color that you can do at home.  When they send mine they send one bottle for the roots, one bottle for the rest and instructions on how to apply everything.  Then I set it to automatically send me a new box every 6 weeks.  It's only around $25.  It's awesome.  My stylist even complimented me on my color last night and asked where I got it done.

Whoa. This could make me re-think my anti-dye-my-own-hair feelings. I colored my own hair one time and it was a mess.

melody921

I'm editing an article on teen drug use and it's so badly written I'm starting to think the author was on drugs. If I were a teacher, I would probably be the meanest, red-pen wielding asshole.

BeebopandBuddy

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

It's a website where you put in all of your info and they customize your color and mail a whole kit to you in the mail.  It's professional quality hair color that you can do at home.  When they send mine they send one bottle for the roots, one bottle for the rest and instructions on how to apply everything.  Then I set it to automatically send me a new box every 6 weeks.  It's only around $25.  It's awesome.  My stylist even complimented me on my color last night and asked where I got it done.

Whoa. This could make me re-think my anti-dye-my-own-hair feelings. I colored my own hair one time and it was a mess.

You could always try it and see.  I think I got a $10 discount on my first order.  I can send you an invite if you decide to try it.

Pokedot

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

It's a website where you put in all of your info and they customize your color and mail a whole kit to you in the mail.  It's professional quality hair color that you can do at home.  When they send mine they send one bottle for the roots, one bottle for the rest and instructions on how to apply everything.  Then I set it to automatically send me a new box every 6 weeks.  It's only around $25.  It's awesome.  My stylist even complimented me on my color last night and asked where I got it done.

I've never heard of this before. I get my highlights done in the salon but my mom does her every few weeks. She'd probably love that idea. What's the website?

BeebopandBuddy

Pokedot said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

melody921 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

When I came home from getting my hair cut last night, Maya ran to the door to greet me and said "You got your hairs cut!  I like your hairs cut!"  I thought it was the most adorable thing ever.  That is, until she said "Like Gemma's!"  That's what she calls my mother.  I became immediately self-concious based on a comment from a 3-year-old.  I know, it's dumb.

@beebopandbuddy, did you go with the Julia Stiles? Post pics!

I did!

I love it! You have the best color too!

Thanks!  E-salon FTW.

What's E-salon?

It's a website where you put in all of your info and they customize your color and mail a whole kit to you in the mail.  It's professional quality hair color that you can do at home.  When they send mine they send one bottle for the roots, one bottle for the rest and instructions on how to apply everything.  Then I set it to automatically send me a new box every 6 weeks.  It's only around $25.  It's awesome.  My stylist even complimented me on my color last night and asked where I got it done.

I've never heard of this before. I get my highlights done in the salon but my mom does her every few weeks. She'd probably love that idea. What's the website?

It's www.esalon.com.

BPer

I should be packing. We leave for the airport at 6am. I'm getting a manicure and pedicure instead.

melody921

I just screened a call from my grandmother, as I do all calls from relatives other than DH when I'm at work. If I'm working, I can't be taking personal calls people. Never mind the time I waste on here; at least it's silently distracting me from my other duties.

melody921

LoisLayn23 said:

Also, why is cheddar cheese dyed? We can obviously handle white cheese because hello, Mozzarealla. Add this to my list of annoyance when figuring out what safe foods are.

Dyes and additives, as a general rule, make me crazy. There's no need for 90 percent of them.

melody921

When I see some hateful crap from the Catholics, it makes me seriously question whether I'll be sticking with this faith ultimately. But then I think I don't like a lot of the other organized religions any better, so I think I'll just continue my cafeteria-style approach. 

BPer

My mom sent me a text, letting me know that my aunt passed away this morning. Confession? I'm not surprised that she thought a text was an appropriate way to share that news.

BPer

Haters of pedicures, this will really gross you out...the woman next to me is getting fake nails put on her toenails. I may throw up. Why would you want your toenails to appear longer?

thebanich

BPer said:

Haters of pedicures, this will really gross you out...the woman next to me is getting fake nails put on her toenails. I may throw up. Why would you want your toenails to appear longer?

This is worse than the giant bugs.

At least you didn't PIP

MarisaKathleen

FFFC: I'm sort of saddened that @BPer didn't PIP. 

tinyhumantoe

@bper are her toe nails fucked up, or eaten away by fungus?

MarisaKathleen

LoisLayn23 said:

Also, why is cheddar cheese dyed? We can obviously handle white cheese because hello, Mozzarealla. Add this to my list of annoyance when figuring out what safe foods are.

Wait, don't they just use natural dyes on cheese?  I haven't made any hard rind cheeses yet, but in my cheese book it talks about using annatto, which is a natural plant dye.  What are they using on cheddar?!