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| The Lounge | The Need for a Significant Other Bringing Me Down | Apr 18 2009 20:44 (UTC) |
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It takes time, time, time. As the days go by, you will feel better and better.
I'm 27 now and still haven't been in a long-term relationship. I just ended things with a guy I was with for only 6 months, and even that has been hard. Breakups are hard, man! But I really think time heals and you just have to be patient. And you learn alot about yourself through the process. |
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| The Lounge | Buying a car... | Dec 13 2008 16:56 (UTC) |
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I got the greatest advice re: which car to buy from calorie count. I got a Corolla (can't remember who recommended it) and I'm EXTREMELY happy with it. Awesome gas mileage and a good size. I didn't think on my budget (12k) that I would end up with a car I love, but I did! Anyway, regarding financing: If you're going to finance, try to get some financing in place through a bank or other financing company before you go to any dealership. Get the best deal you can, that is, the lowest interest rate. That's what the loan is going to cost you, after all. Go to the dealership with the paperwork/preapproval from the financing company and the dealer will work to beat that deal for you. DO NOT discuss financing or tell the dealer what you want to spend or what you want your monthly payment to be until you pick out a car. Seriously, once they find out that info from you, they're going to try and manipulate you into the highest price car and massage the numbers/rates so that its 'affordable' for you. Even if it means paying on a car for 10 years! lol. Its up to you if you're going to put money down or not. Which is more important to you now - giving up some of your savings toward the down payment so your monthly obligation is lower, or swinging a larger monthly payment so you can still have more cash on hand if you need it? I didn't/couldn't put any money down, and I ended up doing a longer-term (6 year) loan. I was bummed about it because a longer term costs more money in interest (plus who wants to pay on a car for 6 years??). But it was important for me to have a lower monthly payment so I wasn't strapped for cash. If my financial situation changes for the better, I can always pay the loan down in less time. Also consider if your insurance premium will go up. I had min coverage on my old crappy car, so my insurance increase for full coverage was substantial. Also shop around for insurance as the price differences are pretty big among companies. Finally, if you do buy from a dealership, they're going to push all kinds of extras on you that are very expensive. You do NOT need that ionic 'force field' paint protection thing. Its absolutely ridiculous! I worked for a car paint manufacturer and paint undergoes so much testing and quality controls/requirements that the car is not going to rust. They'll also try to sell you insurance for your tires, which pretty much costs the same as if you were to buy a whole new set of tires. And extended warranties if your car is used. If you buy a good, realiable vehicle, you can probably pass on these things. |
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| The Lounge | Favorite Christmas Special or Movie? | Dec 13 2008 16:38 (UTC) |
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Definitely Rudolph! I want to be a dentist! |
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| The Lounge | HELP. Missed a UNIVERSITY EXAM. | Dec 13 2008 16:33 (UTC) |
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Original Post by kaffwynn: This exact same thing happened to me my first semester at college!! I had a really rough finals schedule, and had a couple of 8AM exams in a row with an evening exam in between, and hours and hours of studying. I was so exhausted that when my alarm went off in the morning, I turned it off, sat back down on the bed, and the next time I opened my eyes it was 9AM. The exam was only scheduled til 10. It was winter and the weather was bad so by the time I got to the exam I had 20 minutes to take it. The prof. wasn't sympathetic at all, so I filled in all Cs and ended up with an F, but a C in the class. College is stressful! Almost as stressful as real life! :) I hope it all works out for you. |
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| The Lounge | Date #3? | Nov 13 2008 20:22 (UTC) |
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I also hate rejecting people. Almost as much as I hate being rejected myself. Just think about how you would want to be treated by someone else. |
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| The Lounge | Office Visit | Nov 12 2008 17:37 (UTC) |
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Some doctors' offices charge patients without insurance a lower price that's more affordable. My chiropractor does that for me because my insurance doesn't cover chiropractic. Of course they're going to get as much out of the insurance companies as they can! |
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| The Lounge | Err... dating question. | Nov 10 2008 23:55 (UTC) |
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Thank you all for your thoughts!
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| The Lounge | The after hours sex chat... | Nov 07 2008 21:40 (UTC) |
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I've just entered the phase of "sex with emotion/feeling." Its a nice change from meaningless sex. I'm going to get some tonight and I'm EXCITED. |
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| The Lounge | Best "worst date" ever? | Nov 07 2008 20:58 (UTC) |
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I went through a brief period of meeting several people online. Here's two brief "wtf" stories. One guy was decent enough, and we had some decent conversation, but every time he took a drink of whatever he was drinking (soda, water, beer, didn't matter) he'd have to chug the entire glass/bottle in one shot. And he made a huge scene of it and slam the glass/bottle back down on the table after. I went out with him twice and just didn't get that whole thing AT ALL. I even asked him about it and he said that's how he's always drank things since he was a kid. Whatev, dude. Another guy asked me to see a movie and go to dinner. It was his birthday and he didn't have other plans I guess. I agreed to go, we saw the movie and it was alright, but I knew I wasn't into him. He wanted to stop back at his place for something and I ended up going inside where he proceeded to try and make out with me, almost forcefully. I pushed myself away and headed for the door. He got really whiny like a little girl and yelled "thank you for ruining my birthday!" I still laugh about that one with my friends. |
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| The Lounge | Out of curiosity... | Nov 07 2008 14:59 (UTC) |
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I think you have a really young-looking face! I don't think you look your age - maybe earlier 30s. However I do think the thinner your face is now, makes you look a little bit older. You look great, congratulations! |
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| The Lounge | Online Dating | Nov 04 2008 16:41 (UTC) |
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I found online dating to be extremely disheartening and discouraging. Its more rejection and negative or unwanted attention in one place than I've ever gotten in person! I admit that I don't respond with "thanks but no thanks" to most people, especially those where its obvious that they don't fit what I'm looking for (i.e., 50 year old man when I'm only 26, or people across the country). I did, however, meet a really great guy online a couple of months ago. Definitely a diamond in the rough. It wasn't until I pretty much stopped using the site that he sent me a message and we met in person right away and really hit it off. So you never know what can happen! Good luck to you :) Lisa |
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| The Lounge | Rock Obama lives on my front porch!! | Nov 03 2008 22:35 (UTC) |
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Ugh that is too funny. What a cutie. |
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| The Lounge | Deleted | Nov 03 2008 21:05 (UTC) |
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Nevermind, I decline comment as I missed some details! |
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| The Lounge | To BRA or NOT to BRA...What's your opinion? | Oct 31 2008 15:32 (UTC) |
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Before I lost weight, I was a DD and didn't have a problem taking my bra off when I was at home. However, now I'm a C and I feel uncomfortable with out a bra. Since they're smaller now they are a little saggy, and I feel like the bra will help from them reaching my knees one day. But who knows. Its just a matter of comfort for me. OH - I HAVE A GOOD STORY!! I was at a nursing home in college playing bingo and such with the residents. A little old woman came walking up to me and lifted her arms, and right there under the band of her sweatshirt were... her boobs! To her waist. No joke. It was HILARIOUS! It took a LOT for me not to stare and maintain my composure for that one. Aging is beautiful. LOL. |
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| The Lounge | Ladies and ladylikemen, I just bought mascara that blew my mind. | Oct 30 2008 14:56 (UTC) |
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I saw this on TV and thought it was ridiculous - but I'm glad you recommend it! I think I'll try it. I'm super anal about mascara because they are always, always chunky and goopy, I hate it. I recently found Maybelline Soft & Full and its the only one I actually like. |
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| The Lounge | 10 things I love about Chicago | Oct 30 2008 14:52 (UTC) |
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I've got one... THE PEOPLE!! |
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| The Lounge | Anyone quitting smoking or thinking about starting | Oct 27 2008 20:09 (UTC) |
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I hopefully had my last cigarettes during a drinking/smoking binge on Saturday night/early Sunday morning. I quit for nearly a year and started up again. I absolutely HATE it. I hate smoking. When I'm craving one and then I light up, once I'm halfway done with the smoke I feel gross. I don't even enjoy it anymore. I also smoke just because they're there. I'll chain smoke in the car like you wouldn't believe. Its a strange compulsion, I guess. So, I'm done. Again. Wish me luck and good luck to you, too! |
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| The Lounge | he's just not that into you. | Oct 27 2008 20:05 (UTC) |
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Coffincritter, the book does the exact opposite of what you seem to think it does... its point is that you deserve better. You deserve a guy that's great, and a relationship that's great. Don't settle for less. |
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| The Lounge | he's just not that into you. | Oct 27 2008 14:01 (UTC) |
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This book was a great eye-opener for me. In sum, the guy who is really into you will make time to see you, will call you, will do thoughtful things, etc. Every woman should read it! Plus its entertaining. |
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| The Lounge | Most Popular____. | Oct 22 2008 22:03 (UTC) |
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Most popular where? In the world? In a particular country or on a particular continent? I'll make some good guesses. Sorry that these repeat what others have said:
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| The Lounge | Letter to Dr. Laura | Oct 22 2008 19:03 (UTC) |
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I've never seen this before, its hilarious. |
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| The Lounge | I just have to tell someone!!!! | Oct 22 2008 17:05 (UTC) |
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Great news, congratulations! |
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| The Lounge | Notes on applying for jobs aka SPIROCHETE RANT | Oct 22 2008 17:03 (UTC) |
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Thanks, Spiro. Good, useful info. Now lets fight. |
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| The Lounge | Notes on applying for jobs aka SPIROCHETE RANT | Oct 22 2008 16:47 (UTC) |
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Right on, thanks for that additional info, Spiro. So how about this scenario: Job description calls for X years of... purchasing experience, for example. Candidate does not have direct experience in purchasing but the resume outlines that s/he is skilled and experienced in an area that can certainly translate to the new position, or provides a solid basis for taking on and learning the role. My question: How much is DIRECT experience important versus the candidate's apparent ability to adapt, learn, use their existing skills in the new role? |
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| The Lounge | Notes on applying for jobs aka SPIROCHETE RANT | Oct 22 2008 16:25 (UTC) |
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Hey Spiro this is a good one. I'm going to pass your rant along to my job-seeking friends. You should add some more to this list. I know you have more. So how about a REVERSE RANT? What do people do that catch your positive attention? What do you look for that says "I want to interview this person!" How the F*** do you get your resume, when its one out of 100 or more, a second glance? Your infinite wisdom should be shared, Spiro. |
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| The Lounge | "Your Privates" | Oct 22 2008 16:18 (UTC) |
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LOL Jules. Her pants are so tight, I can see her LABIA MAJORA. |
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| The Lounge | Ladies: a bra fit question!! | Oct 20 2008 14:45 (UTC) |
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Absolutely go to a department store or lingerie shop and get measured!! |
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| The Lounge | I love. | Oct 16 2008 21:37 (UTC) |
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I love starting the weekend on Thursday, even if I still have to work on Friday! |
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| The Lounge | GayAbortionJesusEvolutionSexPotWarMeatTattoosGhost sReligionObamayomomma | Oct 14 2008 19:27 (UTC) |
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Good thread!! Gay Marriage: Like someone said, gays should be allowed to be as miserable as straight people! haha. Abortion: Pro-choice; everyone has their reasons, and **** happens. Obama: Meh Mccain: Meh Jesus: I'm a 'see-it-to-believe-it' kind of person. Evolution : So many options... Global Warming : We're probably slowly destroying the Earth, but I'm ashamed to say I don't think we're going to reverse the damage any time soon. George W.: ALMOST OUT!! Sex Before Marriage: NEED it. The Drinking Age: Yeah, keep it the same. Pot: Keep that the same, too. The War: Yeah, end it. Meat: eat it!! Tattoos: got em. The Devil: He's coming to get ya. Ghosts: Again... 'see it to believe it' person here. Aliens: There HAS to be something/someone else out there! Censorship: No opinion. Magic: More like 'illusion' Love: Forgot what it feels like. Religion: Doesn't interest me. |
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| The Lounge | Hey Canadians - Happy Tday! | Oct 13 2008 20:10 (UTC) |
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Oh, and when is Canadian Sweetest Day?
Yes, that was my wit for the day. |
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So you can log your weight -- which allows you to do the following:
- Plot your weight curve
- Analyze the trend of your weight (see under Recent in the figure above)
- Determine the projected target date (see under Overall in the figure above)