UO Thursday

wildflower75

mommymeg143

Grits are the best thing in the world.  You non-southerners are missing out.    Food UO's are boring but I had to add this because I craved them all night long last night.    

 

Seen here with yummy shrimp and bacon. 

:x

wildflower75

I know this will be unpopular as most conspiracy theories are but I think that all of these missing planes / crashed planes are part of a connected conspiracy theory...
Just not sure what it is yet.

NLJ82

I don't like being outside. I can tolerate it if it's a crisp fall type day but I detest summer, I'm terrified of storms so spring is on my crap list and winter I like, but I just wanna stay inside wrapped up in a blanket THEREFORE...Not really an outdoor fan.

uncharted01

KUinCBUS said:

Movies: The Lego Movie is seriously overrated. The first time I tried to watch it I was so bored, I fell asleep.

TV: The Big Bang Theory is truly terrible. People keep telling me how great it is but, I can't make it through an entire episode.

:-O Noooo it's the best show everrr!!!

MagicLana

KUinCBUS said:

Movies: The Lego Movie is seriously overrated. The first time I tried to watch it I was so bored, I fell asleep. TV: The Big Bang Theory is truly terrible. People keep telling me how great it is but, I can't make it through an entire episode.

I totally agree with you about the Big Bang theory. The main guy Sheldon is in some kid movie coming up and I saw the preview and just was like "nope won't watch that"

lil_shocker

I don't think the customer is always right.

mommymeg143

excitedpreggo12 said:

Grits are the best thing in the world.  You non-southerners are missing out.    Food UO's are boring but I had to add this because I craved them all night long last night.    

 

Seen here with yummy shrimp and bacon. 

:x

************ Minus cheese. Grits are the best minus cheese. Lol.

I need all the cheese in my grits. 

lil_shocker

excitedpreggo12 said:

I think sloths are the cutest creatures on Earth.

I think Kristen Bell would agree with you.

brooklyngirl18

i haven't shaved my legs since the weekend and i'm wearing a dress today. my back was too sore to bend over and shave this morning so hairy legs it is. sorrynotsorry.

abbyful

I think opossums are adorable.
(Fun fact: They don't carry rabies, their body temperature is too low for the virus to survive!)

Kimy20

In honor of all the posts about nursery decor and color schemes....I am really over the whole chevron trend. 

Dimples0101

brooklyngirl18 said:

i haven't shaved my legs since the weekend and i'm wearing a dress today. my back was too sore to bend over and shave this morning so hairy legs it is. sorrynotsorry.

I shower and get dressed at the gym during the week and on Monday I realized I forgot my razor and I had brought a skirt to wear.  I looked at my legs and they didn't look bad, so whatever.  After my shower when I was putting on lotion I thought "Holy hell!"  I looked like a gorilla.  I still wore the skirt even though I technically could have run home to grab pants.  Just too lazy.

absolutelymaybe

I think the new bump app is making it too easy for people to straggle onto the N14 board, post their random question like we're their personal Google, and run. 

(note: I'm totally cool with newbies that lurk/post and join in the community, but the post and runs are getting anoying)

venussapphire

I thought grits and polenta were the same thing? Those grits do look very yummy.

wallygirl

Kimy20 said:

In honor of all the posts about nursery decor and color schemes....I am really over the whole chevron trend. 

This times about a thousand!

absolutelymaybe

Kimy20 said:

In honor of all the posts about nursery decor and color schemes....I am really over the whole chevron trend. 

Oh my gosh, yes! I'm a fan of clean lines and simple patterns (vs. "theme" or characters), but it's so hard to find things that aren't chevron. I'm trying to ban chevron from my nursery. Not sure how it's going to work out yet. 

flutterbuggie said:

Ok I actually have one today. This one kinda goes off the baby shower drama thread. I don't think it should be so looked down upon to not give a married couple money/a gift for their wedding. I think you as the couple have decided to throw this wedding as a celebration of your marriage. You should not be expecting your guests to pay for it. If you can't afford it yourself, don't have such an expensive wedding. Of course I still give the couple usually a little something but I would hope that they would understand if I was in a tough place financially and didn't have anything to give them. I just hate that people are so judgmental about the proper amount to give for a wedding. Give what you can give! It should not be a requirement to give the couple a certain amount of money just because you are attending their wedding.

Perhaps I run in the wrong social circles, but I was never under the impression that there was a minimum amount of money you were supposed to give for a wedding. Actually, we never give money for weddings and consider it pretty tacky when a couple requests it. 

JamieK1882

excitedpreggo12 said:

I think sloths are the cutest creatures on Earth.

Did you ever see the skit on Ellen where Kristen Bell got a sloth for her bday? She was excited she cried. It's the cutest thing ever.

PineApple85

This appears to be a UO, but I don't understand the problem with asking for donations in lieu of gifts for a wedding.  Whether the donations go to a charity or their honeymoon or the wedding costs.  I'm not judging anyone (on either side), I am firmly in the camp of "I truly don't care what other people think/do" but to me giving a gift is about giving what the person wants.  If they are well-established and don't need or want household items and would rather have help paying for the wedding (or the honeymoon or whatever), I don't understand what the big deal is.  I also don't assume that asking for donations in lieu of gifts is expecting money (maybe it is, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt though).  Perhaps they would be happy with whatever and don't expect anything, but if you're going to spend $50 on a toaster, maybe they already have one and would rather ease the cost of the party?

Maybe someone could explain to me what the taboo is?

krgriffin26

I'm kind of over hearing how different things will be when I become a mom or how I will change my mind or have different opinions. Not EVERYTHING will change. I will still wear things, I won't ever buy a mini van, I promise I will be cool with getting a baby sitter do DH and I can have alone time, I will still find certain things children do annoying, and I still wont think every kid in the world is cute. Those are just a few of the crazy things some of my friends have told me WILL change lol there are more but I don't feel like typing them. I have been the same person forever.

P.S.

I hate savory grits. Yup won't touch them. But you put a little cinnamon sugar and milk in them and I will devour them.

I refuse to watch the Lego Movie.

Sheldon is awesome

And I took 18 months to plan my wedding. We spent over $20,000 on it and didn't borrow a dime. We are not wealthy in any way but we managed it little by little by saving and not rushing. I think people should spend within their means and not EXPECT people to chip in. Same with having a baby. Purchase and plan within your budget.

cindyNmark2010

@venussapphire Grits and polenta are basically the same thing, they're both derived from corn but grits are a finer grain and white(made from white hominy I think, usually a litlle soupy when made).  Polenta is usually yellow and a little more course(think ground cornmeal/cornbread color and thicker in texture).  Either way they're both delicious!!! 

dr_pr

PineApple85 said:

This appears to be a UO, but I don't understand the problem with asking for donations in lieu of gifts for a wedding.  Whether the donations go to a charity or their honeymoon or the wedding costs.  I'm not judging anyone (on either side), I am firmly in the camp of "I truly don't care what other people think/do" but to me giving a gift is about giving what the person wants.  If they are well-established and don't need or want household items and would rather have help paying for the wedding (or the honeymoon or whatever), I don't understand what the big deal is.  I also don't assume that asking for donations in lieu of gifts is expecting money (maybe it is, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt though).  Perhaps they would be happy with whatever and don't expect anything, but if you're going to spend $50 on a toaster, maybe they already have one and would rather ease the cost of the party?

Maybe someone could explain to me what the taboo is?

I can't speak for everyone, but my personal problem with asking for donations (charitable or otherwise) is that you are basically dictating what gift people give. Even if you are well established, some people enjoy giving actual gifts and think money is very impersonal. For the record, unless there's a registry, I will give cash because it's easier to transport, but I don't want to be told that I have to give cash (and I treat registries as suggestions, not as word of law). As far as a wedding/honeymoon fund, it's tacky because it looks like you are throwing a party and asking the guests to chip in. If you can't afford the wedding of your dreams, then postpone and save more money or downsize your dreams! And no one should be asked to pay for your vacation (honeymoon). If they decide to contribute on their own, great; but asking them to pay for your trip is not cool.

Maelara

krgriffin26 said:

I'm kind of over hearing how different things will be when I become a mom or how I will change my mind or have different opinions. Not EVERYTHING will change. I will still wear things, I won't ever buy a mini van, I promise I will be cool with getting a baby sitter do DH and I can have alone time, I will still find certain things children do annoying, and I still wont think every kid in the world is cute. Those are just a few of the crazy things some of my friends have told me WILL change lol there are more but I don't feel like typing them. I have been the same person forever.

P.S.

I hate savory grits. Yup won't touch them. But you put a little cinnamon sugar and milk in them and I will devour them.

I refuse to watch the Lego Movie.

Sheldon is awesome

And I took 18 months to plan my wedding. We spent over $20,000 on it and didn't borrow a dime. We are not wealthy in any way but we managed it little by little by saving and not rushing. I think people should spend within their means and not EXPECT people to chip in. Same with having a baby. Purchase and plan within your budget.

Your friends are crazy. Those things you mentioned wont change 0.o they haven't for me. Yes, some opinions will change once the baby gets here but you seem to know that already. Babies can blow your mind but seriously, I'm also firmly in the no mini van ever camp and that has NOT changed and never will. Also, I started dressing better once this baby got here, I'm fine with people watching N so I can GTFO of my house, and kids are annoying. Again, your friends are crazy!

mexinugget

Somewhat lame, but i don't like showers. Baby, wedding, any of those. Don't like them for myself and i'm not particularly fond of attending them for others.

absolutelymaybe

PineApple85 said:

This appears to be a UO, but I don't understand the problem with asking for donations in lieu of gifts for a wedding.  Whether the donations go to a charity or their honeymoon or the wedding costs.  I'm not judging anyone (on either side), I am firmly in the camp of "I truly don't care what other people think/do" but to me giving a gift is about giving what the person wants.  If they are well-established and don't need or want household items and would rather have help paying for the wedding (or the honeymoon or whatever), I don't understand what the big deal is.  I also don't assume that asking for donations in lieu of gifts is expecting money (maybe it is, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt though).  Perhaps they would be happy with whatever and don't expect anything, but if you're going to spend $50 on a toaster, maybe they already have one and would rather ease the cost of the party?

Maybe someone could explain to me what the taboo is?

Because a wedding/shower/birthday/etc. is not a fundraiser. You don't get to dictate what people buy you. A gift is a thoughtful gesture from a guest, not a request. By asking for money you are also insulting the guest, suggesting they have poor taste or wouldn't pick out something you'd like. 

brichar31

mexinugget said:

Somewhat lame, but i don't like showers. Baby, wedding, any of those. Don't like them for myself and i'm not particularly fond of attending them for others.

Same!  I refused to let my MIL give me a bridal shower and I already told both moms that there won't be a baby shower for this baby.  The first baby shower I had was so overwhelming, I don't want to do it ever again!

My UO, I think twitter AND hashtags are stupid.  Especially when people use hashtags on FB, I give a big eye roll.

mommymeg143

Maelara said:

krgriffin26 said:

I'm kind of over hearing how different things will be when I become a mom or how I will change my mind or have different opinions. Not EVERYTHING will change. I will still wear things, I won't ever buy a mini van, I promise I will be cool with getting a baby sitter do DH and I can have alone time, I will still find certain things children do annoying, and I still wont think every kid in the world is cute. Those are just a few of the crazy things some of my friends have told me WILL change lol there are more but I don't feel like typing them. I have been the same person forever.

P.S.

I hate savory grits. Yup won't touch them. But you put a little cinnamon sugar and milk in them and I will devour them.

I refuse to watch the Lego Movie.

Sheldon is awesome

And I took 18 months to plan my wedding. We spent over $20,000 on it and didn't borrow a dime. We are not wealthy in any way but we managed it little by little by saving and not rushing. I think people should spend within their means and not EXPECT people to chip in. Same with having a baby. Purchase and plan within your budget.

Your friends are crazy. Those things you mentioned wont change 0.o they haven't for me. Yes, some opinions will change once the baby gets here but you seem to know that already. Babies can blow your mind but seriously, I'm also firmly in the no mini van ever camp and that has NOT changed and never will. Also, I started dressing better once this baby got here, I'm fine with people watching N so I can GTFO of my house, and kids are annoying. Again, your friends are crazy!


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+1 to the no mini van camp too!!

Maelara

flutterbuggie said:

Kimy20 said:

In honor of all the posts about nursery decor and color schemes....I am really over the whole chevron trend. 

Oh my gosh, yes! I'm a fan of clean lines and simple patterns (vs. "theme" or characters), but it's so hard to find things that aren't chevron. I'm trying to ban chevron from my nursery. Not sure how it's going to work out yet. 

flutterbuggie said:

Ok I actually have one today. This one kinda goes off the baby shower drama thread. I don't think it should be so looked down upon to not give a married couple money/a gift for their wedding. I think you as the couple have decided to throw this wedding as a celebration of your marriage. You should not be expecting your guests to pay for it. If you can't afford it yourself, don't have such an expensive wedding. Of course I still give the couple usually a little something but I would hope that they would understand if I was in a tough place financially and didn't have anything to give them. I just hate that people are so judgmental about the proper amount to give for a wedding. Give what you can give! It should not be a requirement to give the couple a certain amount of money just because you are attending their wedding.

Perhaps I run in the wrong social circles, but I was never under the impression that there was a minimum amount of money you were supposed to give for a wedding. Actually, we never give money for weddings and consider it pretty tacky when a couple requests it. 

Wow yah it's totally different where I live. It's generally expected to give to the couple the cost of your meal and your guests meal roughly and then on top of that a little extra as the gift. It's ridiculous that that is what is expected. But when I was going to a wedding and was thinking of giving $25 people I worked with were appalled and thought I was the worst person ever for not living up to those standards.

I'm of the I don't care variety. Some people gave me $20 at my wedding. I was happy they even gave that! They were from out of town, had to get a hotel and aren't well off to begin with. I didn't expect anything. The fact that they were there was the gift for me. I also only give what we can afford at weddings. Each wedding varies. I usually like to give $100 but that's not always possible, especially when it's out of town. None of us know other people's financial situations so I never, ever assume someone can give. Like I said, I'm always just happy that the person is there to share my day. My mom wants to throw me another baby shower, and I no don't expect (nor want) anything because it's my second child. I'll just be happy to celebrate this new baby!

krgriffin26

Maelara said:

 
Your friends are crazy. Those things you mentioned wont change 0.o they haven't for me. Yes, some opinions will change once the baby gets here but you seem to know that already. Babies can blow your mind but seriously, I'm also firmly in the no mini van ever camp and that has NOT changed and never will. Also, I started dressing better once this baby got here, I'm fine with people watching N so I can GTFO of my house, and kids are annoying. Again, your friends are crazy!

lol Thank you! It is mostly 1 friend. She is "that" person who constantly posts things that say "only mom's know 24/7" and "only a mom knows love". I'm pretty sure I know Love and 24/7 know but later I will know "Mom love" and "Mom-ing 24/7"

NLJ82

excitedpreggo12 said:

I cannot STAND Family Guy or How I Met Your Mother. Ted was just as awful. Not funny.

.....I'm appaled!

absolutelymaybe

flutterbuggie said:

Wow yah it's totally different where I live. It's generally expected to give to the couple the cost of your meal and your guests meal roughly and then on top of that a little extra as the gift. It's ridiculous that that is what is expected. But when I was going to a wedding and was thinking of giving $25 people I worked with were appalled and thought I was the worst person ever for not living up to those standards.

I'm with @Maelara‌ on this. I don't even remember how much $ people gave us at our wedding, but I'm pretty sure I had checks for $25 in the pile. My thought was, "Cool! $25! That was nice of them!" We usually don't give money at weddings (we don't go to a lot of weddings though), but $50 is usually my limit on a gift. It might be $25 now with the twins coming, LOL. I believe in giving what you can afford and being grateful for receiving anything at all. 

marajay6

I am kinda bummed that the OP from that 3rd tri thread earlier this week got banned. I am not saying that she didn't deserve it. I understand why she got banned and completely agree that she went over the line in her comments. Outside of her horrible remark, I found it to be a rather entertaining train wreck to read and now we won't know what's next in the story...

Maelara

krgriffin26 said:

Maelara said:

 
Your friends are crazy. Those things you mentioned wont change 0.o they haven't for me. Yes, some opinions will change once the baby gets here but you seem to know that already. Babies can blow your mind but seriously, I'm also firmly in the no mini van ever camp and that has NOT changed and never will. Also, I started dressing better once this baby got here, I'm fine with people watching N so I can GTFO of my house, and kids are annoying. Again, your friends are crazy!

lol Thank you! It is mostly 1 friend. She is "that" person who constantly posts things that say "only mom's know 24/7" and "only a mom knows love". I'm pretty sure I know Love and 24/7 know but later I will know "Mom love" and "Mom-ing 24/7"

OMG! She actually said only moms know love?! That's fucked up! Mom love is different, that's all. It's still love. I would never say that because I knew love with my husband and I'm sure you other ladies do too! That's so ridiculous. I don't think I even understand the 'only moms know 24/7' that's crap too. Obviously she was never an on call doctor.

KMW08

Kimy20 said:

In honor of all the posts about nursery decor and color schemes....I am really over the whole chevron trend. 

I've never liked the chevron trend NMS.

Maelara

flutterbuggie said:

Well I am TOTALLY going to get a minivan and rock it!

Lol! To each their own! I just don't like them, that's my thing. I don't care if others like or even love their mini vans. They just aren't for me!

Jan1214

I think diamonds are overrated.

wildflower75

sj+cm131 said:

I am kinda bummed that the OP from that 3rd tri thread earlier this week got banned. I am not saying that she didn't deserve it. I understand why she got banned and completely agree that she went over the line in her comments. Outside of her horrible remark, I found it to be a rather entertaining train wreck to read and now we won't know what's next in the story...

She crossed the line and I couldn't deal with seeing her screen name any more... I wrote directly to Bump Jackie about banning her! 

Maelara

sj+cm131 said:

I am kinda bummed that the OP from that 3rd tri thread earlier this week got banned. I am not saying that she didn't deserve it. I understand why she got banned and completely agree that she went over the line in her comments. Outside of her horrible remark, I found it to be a rather entertaining train wreck to read and now we won't know what's next in the story...

It went from entertaining to completely out of line and needing to be dealt with the second she brought abbyful's father into it. I couldn't stomach going past page 2 because it made me so sick.

absolutelymaybe

Maelara said:

sj+cm131 said:

I am kinda bummed that the OP from that 3rd tri thread earlier this week got banned. I am not saying that she didn't deserve it. I understand why she got banned and completely agree that she went over the line in her comments. Outside of her horrible remark, I found it to be a rather entertaining train wreck to read and now we won't know what's next in the story...

It went from entertaining to completely out of line and needing to be dealt with the second she brought abbyful's father into it. I couldn't stomach going past page 2 because it made me so sick.

As horrible as she is, I really hope she gets help. I mean, there are crazies that get flamed every day, but I think she has something seriously wrong with her. It's hard to explain, but normally the crazies seem to know what they're saying is a little out there, but the way she phrased everything I truly think she didn't see anything wrong with what she was saying or think she was at fault for anything in her life. She is going to be a very unhappy person and I don't want to even think about how her child is going to grow up being in that environment (not to mention living with her "Jeffrey Dahmer" SS).

marajay6

wildflower75 said:

sj+cm131 said:

I am kinda bummed that the OP from that 3rd tri thread earlier this week got banned. I am not saying that she didn't deserve it. I understand why she got banned and completely agree that she went over the line in her comments. Outside of her horrible remark, I found it to be a rather entertaining train wreck to read and now we won't know what's next in the story...

She crossed the line and I couldn't deal with seeing her screen name any more... I wrote directly to Bump Jackie about banning her! 

I am not saying that she doesn't deserve to get banned. She totally deserved it (and so much more!) 

I am just saying that she has an interesting train wreck of a life and we won't know the next part to the story. Will she find a doctor?  Or just walk into the ER someday because her water broke? And how will her stepson treat the baby? Will she stay with her husband?

I tend to have a weird fascination with some of these BSC posts. Reading their threads is like watching reality TV.

I figured that this was a UO, that's why it is here. I also totally understand those of you who have no tolerance for her after the remarks she made.

scarlet3egonias

MeganMullikin said:

Grits are the best thing in the world.  You non-southerners are missing out.    Food UO's are boring but I had to add this because I craved them all night long last night.    

 

Seen here with yummy shrimp and bacon. 

:x

@meganmullikin - I need these immediately.  I'm seriously drooling.  Looks like H will have a trip to the fancy grits place in his future!

@KUinCBUS - Sheldon annoys the sh*t out of me.  I can't even listen to it!