@juliad2010 we are currently saving to buy a McMansion style home and a Chevy Tahoe and a commuter car for DH. We own a motorcycle and 2 cars and are going to buy a boat. We work our asses off because we want nice things and to enjoy our life. We can afford it and it's what we want. Greedy??? Materialistic?? No we fucking earned it.
@juliad2010 we are currently saving to buy a McMansion style home and a Chevy Tahoe and a commuter car for DH. We own a motorcycle and 2 cars and are going to buy a boat. We work our asses off because we want nice things and to enjoy our life. We can afford it and it's what we want. Greedy??? Materialistic?? No we fucking earned it.
Too many people to quote, but I think that anyone who thinks Miley Cyrus isn't pulling a publicity stunt is naive. She's acting gross, sure. But that's the thing. She's acting. None of it is serious. Think about it. Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes both have had charges against them for their antics. Miley only does her stuff on stage or in front of the camera... Like a performance. She's going to pop back up all glammed out as soon as people get tired of this.
Plus, she went through a shitty break up. She wanted to reinvent herself and her career. Madonna is her icon after all. You can disagree with it and think it's gross, but she's happy with herself and hella rich.
Too many people to quote, but I think that anyone who thinks Miley Cyrus isn't pulling a publicity stunt is naive. She's acting gross, sure. But that's the thing. She's acting. None of it is serious. Think about it. Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes both have had charges against them for their antics. Miley only does her stuff on stage or in front of the camera... Like a performance. She's going to pop back up all glammed out as soon as people get tired of this.
Plus, she went through a shitty break up. She wanted to reinvent herself and her career. Madonna is her icon after all. You can disagree with it and think it's gross, but she's happy with herself and hella rich.
She really needs to tone up that ass though.
Too many people to quote, but I think that anyone who thinks Miley Cyrus isn't pulling a publicity stunt is naive. She's acting gross, sure. But that's the thing. She's acting. None of it is serious. Think about it. Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes both have had charges against them for their antics. Miley only does her stuff on stage or in front of the camera... Like a performance. She's going to pop back up all glammed out as soon as people get tired of this.
Plus, she went through a shitty break up. She wanted to reinvent herself and her career. Madonna is her icon after all. You can disagree with it and think it's gross, but she's happy with herself and hella rich.
She really needs to tone up that ass though.
im actually kind of excited to see how she reinvents herself. She is talented, but she is young and finding herself. I'm not longer shocked by her shock rocker thing. but youve hit the nail on the head.
plus also... people forget she came out of disney, shes trying to shed the 'disney' image i think demi lavato and selena gomez are too just not to the extreme miley has done it.
I hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have. Environmental impact is awful, especially if more people acted that way. No one cares or is impressed.
Rant over.
So because a married couple owns more than 2 vehicles and own a large mansion their greedy?
I think using the term "greedy" is over dramatic. Maybe you are totally fine with one vehicle for your home. If someone works hard for the "bigger" things who am I to judge? I think people who judge someone else's successes (being able to afford the "bigger" things) and decisions are jealous.
Agree with @CaliforniaDream87 here. Many of these "greedy" people keep our small business going as we build their second/vacation homes.
I do, however, judge those who overextend themselves.
Yes, this exactly! I wouldn't call these people "greedy" per se but, there is alot of societal pressure, in general, to keep up with the Joneses. Well, the Joneses are broke. I think people should be able to get as much satisfaction out of watching their retirement account and savings account grow as they do their homes and cars. Now, some are able to do both...and that's great for them!
You never know a person's story by looking in from the outside, so, it's best to just not make assumptions about their finances.
As she has stated previously, in all her songs she is referring to her HUSBAND. There is nothing wrong with getting all "Monica Lewinski" for my husband. Haters are gonna hate and the queen B will still reign (and make millions), while I continue to boogie to all her songs
*white knighting for Beyonce and I don't give a fuck!*
Believe me, I am ALL for getting it on, but to sing about it in a semi-graphic way? Not my cup of tea.
I liked you better as Piffy.
I dont like to say my UOs cuz I really like most of you and dont want to hurt any feelers. Soft damnit, I've gone soft.
I hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have. Environmental impact is awful, especially if more people acted that way. No one cares or is impressed. Rant over.
Yep, definetly unpopular....
McMansions can have solar, etc. Just because the house is massive, doesn't mean it's not energy efficient. Small old homes with outdated insulation, windows, etc can be more of a drain on the grids. We will have more than two cars very soon. We have a Civic for DH to commute in, but he also needs a truck for hauling. My DH works extremely hard for what we have and we deserve it, but we are in no way trying to impress other people. If we can afford a third car, big house, etc then we will get them.
I'm not particularly for rehoming in general, but maybe where it's not great for the girls to be around the poop/puke, it was just an idea. I agree, if you took him on, he's your responsibility. I should have been more clear. Is there anyone close to you that has already been around the cat that would be free to take him and not mind the messes? And I'm sure you don't even really mind the messes. I'm just sure you have a lot on your plate with the girls and the horses too.
I definitely wasn't trying to imply you don't love him. I'm sure you love him to pieces; that's why you are even talking about do this and trying to find a better solution for him. What I meant was to be able to find him a home that will love him a lot, as much as you do/would. Of course you wouldn't rehome him to someone who could give two shits about him, but just saying maybe someone who is alone or can give him a TON of attention for the short time he has left.
It's never an easy decision when an animal is a part of your family, which this cat obviously is. And I'm sure your heart knows the right thing to do. It was just an idea. I hope you can get through this with as little pain and heavy-heartedness as possible.
eta: @bellaosa I know you are a seriously genuine person and I didn't mean to debate with you over your cat that I don't even know. I just always have a sour taste in my mouth when people discuss putting down animals if they are doing "okay". Which obviously if I saw your cat, at 19 (which was an oversight on the first reply), I'd probably side with you on putting him down humanely because he's probably not "okay" if he's puking because he can't chew. Again, I'm sorry you have to make this decision. Much love.
Believe me when I say I'm not offended. If I didn't think there was something wrong with it, then I would have already brought him in. It is just hard. He has things he likes, like scratching his butt, and eating food so he can throw up, defending his "spots" from the younger cats, but he also seems miserable a lot too, like he can't jump up onto the furniture and if one of the other cats, dogs or babies bumps him he gets really defense, I think because it hurts.
I don't know. I'm certainly not going to be dealing with it today.
I can't think of anyone who would be willing to put up with meds 2x a day and the poop and puke.
He just used to be kind of the "distinguished man of a certain age" in this house and now he is gross. But being gross and old isn't really a great reason to end his life.
I hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have. Environmental impact is awful, especially if more people acted that way. No one cares or is impressed. Rant over.
So because a married couple owns more than 2 vehicles and own a large mansion their greedy?
I think using the term "greedy" is over dramatic. Maybe you are totally fine with one vehicle for your home. If someone works hard for the "bigger" things who am I to judge? I think people who judge someone else's successes (being able to afford the "bigger" things) and decisions are jealous.
Since it's UO it's my opinion and clearly unpopular.
I'm not jealous. My house will be fully paid off within the next 5 years, I travel, and I have no debt (aside from mortgage).
My thing is more disliking people who go into debt and/or stress themselves out over making money to buy things at the expense of having time with family and friends. People who put money and material possessions above loved ones and experiences need to rethink their priorities IMO.
If a couple wants 2 cars and can afford it, go for it. But do they both need to be gigantic gas guzzlers? Or as a couple I know do you need 2 SUVs, a pickup truck, and a motorcycle?
As she has stated previously, in all her songs she is referring to her HUSBAND. There is nothing wrong with getting all "Monica Lewinski" for my husband. Haters are gonna hate and the queen B will still reign (and make millions), while I continue to boogie to all her songs
*white knighting for Beyonce and I don't give a fuck!*
Believe me, I am ALL for getting it on, but to sing about it in a semi-graphic way? Not my cup of tea.
I liked you better as Piffy.
I dont like to say my UOs cuz I really like most of you and dont want to hurt any feelers. Soft damnit, I've gone soft.
@Soleil3 I don't know if this was directed at me. If so, you won't hurt my feelings by stating your UO. It's just that, your UO.
As she has stated previously, in all her songs she is referring to her HUSBAND. There is nothing wrong with getting all "Monica Lewinski" for my husband. Haters are gonna hate and the queen B will still reign (and make millions), while I continue to boogie to all her songs
*white knighting for Beyonce and I don't give a fuck!*
Believe me, I am ALL for getting it on, but to sing about it in a semi-graphic way? Not my cup of tea.
I liked you better as Piffy.
I dont like to say my UOs cuz I really like most of you and dont want to hurt any feelers. Soft damnit, I've gone soft.
NOOOOOO....
Let's hear it! I promise I won't care...I have no feelings
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
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@rooftop I agree. I had a poorly performed surgery years ago and the recovery process from that was WAY worse than my experience with med free childbirth.
Childbirth was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I literally thought I was going to die. Hah. Buuuut...I would never put that out there on Facebook, or say that to someone who hasn't gone through it, it's just my experience....
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
I'm confused. You just said that every woman's experience is different right? For me, childbirth was in fact the most painful thing I've ever gone through. You saying that "annoys the crap" out of you? How? You rating your birth experience an "8" means nothing to the next woman who rates theirs a "20". So was this your way of announcing you had an unmedicated birth?
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
What the hell rates a 9 and 10?!? I'm with @CaliforniaDream87 on this one.. I'm confused as to how you can dismiss someone's rating of their experience yet say you get everyone's experience is different? Childbirth for me was the most terrifying, painful experience I could have ever imagined and I don't wish my personal experience on my worst enemy. I also know I am FAR from weak or inferior because of it. I'm pretty much a badass.. A badass that thinks childbirth isn't all rainbows and unicorns for everyone. I hope I get as lucky as you next time!
My UO: I love my son, I do not love childbirth. At all.
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
A friend on FB who just had a baby had someone comment about how "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman experiences." My UO is I don't think it is the most painful and yes, I had a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. I understand each birth is different and each person has their own pain tolerance blah blah etc. blah. But this statement (which I've heard more than once) annoys the crap outta me. On a scale of 1-10 I rated birth an 8, right after so the whole "you forget the pain" doesn't apply. I just feel as though this is saying to people who haven't given birth that they are somehow inferior or weaker which isn't always the case. so in a nut shell; I don't think childbirth is as painful as it gets.
So wtf is your 10?
Dying?
I read her post as she is annoyed when someone makes the blanket statement that "childbirth is the most painful thing a woman ever experiences." (Read: childbirth is the most painful thing for every woman in their entire lives). Someone stated it to her friend, it wasn't her friend claiming her own experience was painful.
Maybe I misunderstood her. Everyone is different and their experience is their own. I'd never say childbirth was EASY...but it hasn't been the most painful thing I've personally experienced. I guess my point is I get what she was saying and I think it's been misunderstood.
I hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have. Environmental impact is awful, especially if more people acted that way. No one cares or is impressed. Rant over.
So because a married couple owns more than 2 vehicles and own a large mansion their greedy?
I think using the term "greedy" is over dramatic. Maybe you are totally fine with one vehicle for your home. If someone works hard for the "bigger" things who am I to judge? I think people who judge someone else's successes (being able to afford the "bigger" things) and decisions are jealous.
Since it's UO it's my opinion and clearly unpopular.
I'm not jealous. My house will be fully paid off within the next 5 years, I travel, and I have no debt (aside from mortgage).
My thing is more disliking people who go into debt and/or stress themselves out over making money to buy things at the expense of having time with family and friends. People who put money and material possessions above loved ones and experiences need to rethink their priorities IMO.
If a couple wants 2 cars and can afford it, go for it. But do they both need to be gigantic gas guzzlers? Or as a couple I know do you need 2 SUVs, a pickup truck, and a motorcycle?
"Living beyond means" is one thing. That's not what you said.
"hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have."
---->there are plenty of people who are "overly into" cars and money who aren't living beyond their means.
@juliad2010I don't think it is any of my business concerning other peoples income, debt or spending habits. I don't really care if they are carefully squirreling away for retirement or spending all their income on Reese peanut butter cups and Time Machines. I can't wrap my head around why this would bother anyone. I think people should be able to live their own lives the way they want.
There are wealthy people working 7 days a week to have more & bigger as well as poor people working just as much to barely survive. Just because saving and traveling may be your priorities doesn't mean someone else can't have a different set. Perhaps they are surrounded by dbags and prefer the company of material objects.
@juliad2010I don't think it is any of my business concerning other peoples income, debt or spending habits. I don't really care if they are carefully squirreling away for retirement or spending all their income on Reese peanut butter cups and Time Machines. I can't wrap my head around why this would bother anyone. I think people should be able to live their own lives the way they want.
There are wealthy people working 7 days a week to have more & bigger as well as poor people working just as much to barely survive. Just because saving and traveling may be your priorities doesn't mean someone else can't have a different set. Perhaps they are surrounded by dbags and prefer the company of material objects.
Lol at the people surrounded by dbags preferring material objects. They should look for better company.
My whole point is things shouldn't cone above loved ones, especially if people go into mass amount of debt for frivolous things.
@juliad2010I don't think it is any of my business concerning other peoples income, debt or spending habits. I don't really care if they are carefully squirreling away for retirement or spending all their income on Reese peanut butter cups and Time Machines. I can't wrap my head around why this would bother anyone. I think people should be able to live their own lives the way they want.
There are wealthy people working 7 days a week to have more & bigger as well as poor people working just as much to barely survive. Just because saving and traveling may be your priorities doesn't mean someone else can't have a different set. Perhaps they are surrounded by dbags and prefer the company of material objects.
Lol at the people surrounded by dbags preferring material objects. They should look for better company.
My whole point is things shouldn't cone above loved ones, especially if people go into mass amount of debt for frivolous things.
What if those frivolous things are done with loved ones?
Seriously though, how is you being upset at that even a possibility? Unless you 100% know other peoples' financial situations (which it's highly unlikely that you do), making a blanket judgement is strange because you can't ever know who it is that you're judging.
When someone tells me about all their debt and then goes out and get a line of credit or max out their credit cards for frivolous things such as trips, expensive clothes, gadgets, home temps, etc I find it annoying.
Clearly many of you think I'm OPINION; I'm fine with that seeing as though it's my OPINION.
@bellaoso I figured you weren't offended, but I should have clarified myself better. The way I read it in the moment was that your cat poops and pukes and you want to put him down. And not because it was you or because that's what you wrote, because obviously it wasn't, but because I've heard people say stupid stuff like that. I just got defensive or tried to think of another solution. I just have a huge soft spot for animals. And in my experience, my brother in law tried taking his bulldog to the vet to get her put down because she was miserable and had hip dysplasia. I took her from him for a while and then IL's took her because we had a dog that turned and she's been wonderful since. Of course, with your cats age, it's definitely time to consider alternatives. Again, I'm sorry you have to make this decision; it's NEVER easy. I'm sure he's had a wonderful life with you. Also for the record, we have a ferret that is 10 years old. She is blind, has had tumors, has lost some teeth, and I would say she's gross. She's a poop flinger when she uses her box. She's old and decrepit, but the vet seems to think she's okay for now. If anything took a turn for the worse (stopped going the bathroom, wouldn't get up, wouldn't eat or drink) we'd definitely put her down but until then we'll let her run into stuff, jump around, hiss, and be weirdly adorable. I would never expect anyone to judge me on letting her live/putting her down because she's like this. I should have just been supportive of you. Again, good luck <333
@theusualmischief I have heard of Rent, I've just never been interested in following it or seeing it. In fact, I do watch Glee but I usually FF over the broadway songs. I'm a huge music lover and was in my HS band so I'm used to the broadway songs but for some reason they just don't interest me at all anymore. I'm sure she's wonderful on stage but for some reason the one time I saw her perform on Late Night, I just didn't like it.
Re: UO Thursday
Plus, she went through a shitty break up. She wanted to reinvent herself and her career. Madonna is her icon after all. You can disagree with it and think it's gross, but she's happy with herself and hella rich.
She really needs to tone up that ass though.
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That is an acceptable answer.
I loved her oscar preformance of the song. Her voice is amazing
You never know a person's story by looking in from the outside, so, it's best to just not make assumptions about their finances.
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And she was married to Taye Diggs (yum). They're divorcing.
But that means he's back on the market.
Truth!!
Yep, definetly unpopular....
McMansions can have solar, etc. Just because the house is massive, doesn't mean it's not energy efficient. Small old homes with outdated insulation, windows, etc can be more of a drain on the grids. We will have more than two cars very soon. We have a Civic for DH to commute in, but he also needs a truck for hauling. My DH works extremely hard for what we have and we deserve it, but we are in no way trying to impress other people. If we can afford a third car, big house, etc then we will get them.
I don't know. I'm certainly not going to be dealing with it today.
I can't think of anyone who would be willing to put up with meds 2x a day and the poop and puke.
He just used to be kind of the "distinguished man of a certain age" in this house and now he is gross. But being gross and old isn't really a great reason to end his life.
I'm not jealous. My house will be fully paid off within the next 5 years, I travel, and I have no debt (aside from mortgage).
My thing is more disliking people who go into debt and/or stress themselves out over making money to buy things at the expense of having time with family and friends. People who put money and material possessions above loved ones and experiences need to rethink their priorities IMO.
If a couple wants 2 cars and can afford it, go for it. But do they both need to be gigantic gas guzzlers? Or as a couple I know do you need 2 SUVs, a pickup truck, and a motorcycle?
@juliad2010 I do agree with you about being annoyed by those that live beyond their means- I find it irresponsible.
@Soleil3 I don't know if this was directed at me. If so, you won't hurt my feelings by stating your UO. It's just that, your UO.
Let's hear it! I promise I won't care...I have no feelings
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I don't get this at all.
Maybe I misunderstood her. Everyone is different and their experience is their own. I'd never say childbirth was EASY...but it hasn't been the most painful thing I've personally experienced. I guess my point is I get what she was saying and I think it's been misunderstood.
"hate when people think bigger or more always =s better. For example bigger mcmansion house, huge SUVs, 2+ vechicles/couple. People who are overly into all that in my opinion are greedy, materialistic and never satisfied with what they do have."
---->there are plenty of people who are "overly into" cars and money who aren't living beyond their means.
I smell "backtracking".....
My whole point is things shouldn't cone above loved ones, especially if people go into mass amount of debt for frivolous things.
Seriously though, how is you being upset at that even a possibility? Unless you 100% know other peoples' financial situations (which it's highly unlikely that you do), making a blanket judgement is strange because you can't ever know who it is that you're judging.
When someone tells me about all their debt and then goes out and get a line of credit or max out their credit cards for frivolous things such as trips, expensive clothes, gadgets, home temps, etc I find it annoying.
Clearly many of you think I'm OPINION; I'm fine with that seeing as though it's my OPINION.