Posts by twink

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

The Lounge	Why have the law if you can't enforce it??	Jun 01 2009 17:33 (UTC)	18
I don't think you were wrong for calling. I think it is dumb that there was no officer on duty to take care of the problem. Even the friendliest dog could attack someone. My little brother was at his friend's house and the neighbors "nice" dog ran through the yard and attacked him bad. My brother did nothing to provoke the dog. His leg is now disfigured and he has severe anxiety problems. They put the dog down. People need to quit being stupid and put their pets on leashes!
Fitness	Treadmill settings and mph	May 07 2009 17:28 (UTC)	6
I don't have an answer, but I want to know too! I use a treadmill that has different exercise modes. You can put in your weight and all sorts of stuff. If I don't use that one, I go 3 mph, 4% grade for about 30min - 1 hour. I like the elliptical too. Are these machines acurate when they say how much you burn? What speed is running and what speed is jogging?
The Lounge	How long have you stayed at a job on average?	Apr 21 2009 17:28 (UTC)	14
It depends how old you are and what field you are going into. You can make different resumes to put an empahsis on your abilities or emphasize your jobs. I came from a few short term jobs when I was in school, so I emphasized my education and abilities, and ended with the most recent jobs I had. The thing with a resume is to get the employer to notice you. You can find layouts online to help you.
Fitness	Things to do while sitting in a desk all day	Apr 01 2009 17:13 (UTC)	11
I do the same thing. I walk the whole way around the building to use the rest room, get to the printer or get coffee.
The Lounge	Auctioning off your virginity?	Nov 03 2008 20:29 (UTC)	16
who cares
The Lounge	Trick or Treat For McCain!	Nov 03 2008 20:23 (UTC)	6
That just shows how stupid it is to send kids to strangers homes to get candy.
The Lounge	Accidents	Oct 08 2008 02:24 (UTC)	7
don't tell your kids that they are unplanned. It messed with me for a long time.
Weight Loss	CLOSED..new and looking for a SMALL group Do U weight 175 - 185	Sep 18 2008 01:41 (UTC)
holy crap I am back again. No progress. I feel like crap and am very busy with school. I hope you are all doing well.
Health & Support	Why is my pee brown?	Sep 18 2008 00:54 (UTC)	21
When I was younger I had kidney problems, and dark urine meant blood was present. Meaning they weren't working right- not good. My parents found out I was sick when they finally took me to the hospital because it looked like I was urinating cranberry juice. I have no clue if it could be from your diet. If I were you, I would go to a doctor.
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:44 (UTC)	123
he is saying that it is really convienent to his friend. some people need the convience, it isn't really any of your business why. if she brings home that much per month, she isn't going to keep wal-mart in business by herself. It's already there. she isn't going to ignore it if she doesn't want to. get over it.
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:27 (UTC)	131
holy crap my computer sent that a millon times! sorry!
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:26 (UTC)	132
money is the problem
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:26 (UTC)	134
money is the problem
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:25 (UTC)	135
money is the problem
The Lounge	For all you Walmart haters out there...	Sep 11 2008 02:25 (UTC)	136
If you live in a town with a walmart, they probably are the cheapest. Not with everything. Things people need that they usually buy at a grocery store- like bread, milk- are cheaper than at the smaller stores. And it is because of wal-mart It seems wal-mart is taking over the world, so that's why people don't like it. It's kind of too late now, the small stores are already out of business, and unemployment is up. so if you need cheap food you go to the cheapest place. I do not shop at wal-mart. I go to save-a-lot, and people probably hate that too. It is understandable that people will shop were the food is the cheapest. Money rules the **** world. splitrail- sorry about your friend.
Foods	survey	Sep 09 2008 04:23 (UTC)	17
favorite... fruit: pineapple snack: nature valley almond bar cereal(hot/cold): oatmeal or bran flakes smoothie: mixed berries type of cookie: homemade chocolate chip sandwich: pumpernickel bread, tuna fish(miricle whip), black olives, cheese, toasted italian food: eggplant paramsean diet drink: crystal light sunrise nut: pecan spread: raspberry bagel: multigrain restaurant: chinese veggie: peas, black beans, garbanzo beans bar (ex. luna bars): hempseed binge food: oreos and milk soup/stew: homemade turkey noodle, vegetable beef with barley meat/seafood: chicken, shrimp burrito contents: black beans, corn, cheese, salsa, chicken, rice, peppers, onions appetizer: salsa chips icecream: bunny tracks donut/pastry: corn bread muffin dinner meal: baked chicken, wild rice, veggies, salad international food type: chinese muffin: corn bread or bran baked bread (ex. banana bread): zucchini juice: apple
Weight Loss	Yes, I really weigh that much!!!	Sep 09 2008 04:09 (UTC)	19
I am short, about 5'1" or 2 and I weigh about 185ish pounds right now. I have never worn a size larger than a 14 in pants. In shirts I wear a medium or large, depending on what it is. In dresses I wear a medium or large. Maybe it is because I am short. My husband thought that I weighed a lot less than he did. My family doesn't believe me when I say how much weight I would like to lose. I don't look ginormous, I have a small waist and big bust and thighs and arms. Whatever, I just hate seeing how big I am on the scale. It is hard getting motivation from your family when they think you look fine. The only thing in my life I want to change is how I look- no chub.
Weight Loss	Do you have to subtract five pounds from the scale?	Sep 09 2008 03:50 (UTC)	3
I have a digital scale, and it weighs me different at different places in my house. It's because my floor is crooked or whatever. I go with were my weight is the highest, because that's where my load is the most concentrated. Check your scale with a weight of some sort (an actual weight or milk gallon or something) to check how it weighs. Keep in mind your floor. Weigh yourself in the same spot. I have heard that some digital scales will give you an inaccurate reading if you weigh yourself every three seconds and don't give it enough time to rest or set itself. I always go with the bigger weight so I want to lose more.
Weight Loss	CLOSED..new and looking for a SMALL group Do U weight 175 - 185	Aug 30 2008 14:41 (UTC)	1
I have beeen away for a while from the entire Internet because I was moving and busy with school. Newlook08- how are you doing? I have tried slimfast stuff, but i don't really like how sweet it is. I tried the slimfast thing before and it didn't really do much. Becasue I am busy I thought replacing a meal or two would be easy with slimfast, but it doesn't taste good. I kinda think it might be b.s. I am still trying it though, slimfast Optima- to control hunger for up to 4 hours. I haven't lost any wieght. but my husband is getting a better job, which will allow me tocut back on one of mine. Because right now I have no time to exercise. I've been bringing home the bacon!!! I hope you are all doing very well, with your wieght loss journey and in llife.
Foods	When was the last time you ate Circus Peanuts?	Jul 27 2008 03:36 (UTC)	9
I have always thought that they are the most discusting thing in existance.
Weight Loss	CLOSED..new and looking for a SMALL group Do U weight 175 - 185	Jul 27 2008 03:22 (UTC)	3
what the heck has everyone been up to?
Weight Loss	CLOSED..new and looking for a SMALL group Do U weight 175 - 185	Jul 09 2008 02:43 (UTC)	5
I am not doing too much working out to tell you the truth. I am very busy during the week and the only time I have to work out are weekends. And I haven't done much because I am always incredibly tired. It sucks. I don't eat enough calories. It's alot of food! I am not always hungry, and I don't have alot of time for a meal. I need to plan out meals that are ready to go for myself. I will buy one slice of pizza at school, but even that is kinda expensive(small slice) and bad for me. I can't afford to eat out anyways. I need to make all my food when I am not working on weekends. Lately, I have been tired, falling asleep in class, and not doing as good as I usually do. I am so busy. I am so glad I do not have kids right now. We are having trouble with money and my husband recently got hurt and can't work as much. I am already working 2 jobs and one I do a few times a month. We go to school every day from 8-230. I can't wait to be done!! Try not to get discouraged! It will happen soon enough! All your hard work will pay off! Give it some time.
Weight Loss	CLOSED..new and looking for a SMALL group Do U weight 175 - 185	Jul 06 2008 18:54 (UTC)	7
Hello. I have been very busy! I'm trying to work on relieving stress. My parents came down to see me yesterday, which was nice because I don't have enough money to drive to see them. It's a two hour drive. And this was their first time coming here- I have lived here for 11 months. I hope to start using exercise tapes on days I am not working. I like to do Crunch Burn and Firm Pilates and another Pilates tape that is not aerobic. I have found out that I will not make it to work on time if I ride my bike from school because I only have 20 minutes and in that time I have to go home and let the dog out too. I see that no one has been on this page lately. Probably the holiday weekend and nice weather. Newlook08- I don't buy food like that for my house, but I work at a grocery store, and it is hard to not buy candy or pastries because they are cheap in price. I don't know how to really stop cravings, but I do write down what I SHOULD eat, or what I know is healthy and keep it in my pocket. I buy an apple or banana. One cookie or candy piece shouldn't hurt you, as long as you don't eat the entire box. I will eat about half a thing of oreos to myself at one time, so I never buy them. If you mean making the food yourself, then maybe make the portions smaller and hide them away as a special treat.
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 16:24 (UTC)	19
I am not "professsional student"! I have been to school only since october of 07 and I am graduating february 09. It seems that I am more grown up than you. I am not saying I should be handed anything. I am not posting on this anymore. Thank you all for your help. I don't want to have people fighting over nonsense. Because no matter what I tell anyone, they do not know the whole story. And it is no one's business what happens to me. I am still glad for the help, but I am saying that I am sorry that this is no one's business but my own.
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 16:16 (UTC)	20
thank you alibuch. I have been looking for better pay. That is why I am working two part time jobs and another job a few times a month. I work really hard. playergirl- i know i posted this topic, and opened up my problem to the whole world. I really don't care what you have to say. Your opinion doesn't matter to me.
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 08:13 (UTC)	24
Edit:I am very organized with our important records. Keeping bills in a safe spot is not going to be hard. I need to look that urgent health clinic up. I have looked at the websites you two gave me. I will talk to my husband about it (he is sleeping, because it's 3am) when he wakes up. I am very appreciative to all the help you have given me. Cleared my head a bit. I was really mad. It is late though, and I need to sleep. No school tomorrow (today i guess) because it's the 4th of July. Still have to work. I need to help him. I don't want anything to be wrong with him. But, I won't know unless he gets checked out. Thank you
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 07:56 (UTC)	28
they can send you to the hospital for blood work, and the doctors who see you are from the hospital.
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 07:55 (UTC)	29
When you say "private urgent care/ minor emergency" the only thing I can think of are the health clinics, which work with the main town hospital.
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 07:52 (UTC)	30
I think that is why I am so upset. It's him that I am worried about. I have talked to my school director about the credit score things I have heard. She told me that they (my school) only check the financial aid persons for that. We are getting as much as we can from our financial aid department, because we will have to pay back our school anyways. That does help. But PHEA loans were cut. We do have all the financial help we can get at school, but they cannot help me with health care. We could go to a different hospital. The taxes we just did are what made us unqualified for the free clinics. I don't understand why they don't take into account what we make now and why we work minimum wage jobs. When we went to the ER for his eye (there was metal and a tear(rip)) they needed to call in a specialist to see him, which makes sense. You don't want just anyone messing with your eyes! Those could be important!
The Lounge	Health care	Jul 04 2008 07:36 (UTC)	33
I realize that I sound very rude. I am very upset. I am very stressed. You are right that I am venting, of course I am. I am really considerate of other people's feelings, but I definitely do not sound like it. I am not trying to make anyone mad at me. Thank you to all who have responded. I do not attend a university. I am going to a technical school(to study only what I need for my associate's degree) for 16 months straight to get it done and over with. I wish that there was more things to help our situation at this time. Thank you bettypage4 and booster1 for the websites. I need to see if we can afford those. Working alot is extremely hard when you are going to school every day. School is very important to me, but we gotta pay bills. The thing with assistance here in pa is, that if you are a college student you must work an average of 25 hours per week, but make under the amount to be eligible. And because both of us are in school, to meet the minimum requirements of work, we make too much. That's why we are working alot. We have to. It's kind of like a catch 22. I am worried about credit checks when potential employers are interseted in either one of us. They will see the medical bills. We do not own credit cards- thank goodness. It's just scary, to not know what the hell is going on with his body. and it was upsetting and confusing to me that they wheeled him out last night because they did not want him to fall, but would not give him crutches. I don't really get that? He still can't walk on it, and can't work.

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