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QUOTE (LadyBlueDevil @ Feb 2 2009, 07:51 PM)
Hubby is TDY (military business trip) so I'm getting ready to sit down with a frozen dinner in front of the two episodes I taped from USA today. Should I be paying bills, doing laundry, starting that research for work that I keep putting off, changing the cat's litter box, curing a dreaded disease, bringing peace to the world, stopping global warming? Yes, I should, but, well, I have a date with my VCR and Detective Goren so those things will just have to wait.
::puts hands on hips and stomps foot to emphasize point::
Yeah, I'd say I'm a bit pathetic
I would say you just have your priorities LBD. My idea of multi-tasking is posting on this site while I watch what I taped. But, then, I have delegated laundry to my children--back when my herniated disc didn't allow for carrying laundry baskets they got pretty good at doing it. When the therapy ended the back pain, I forgot to tell them I could carry laundry baskets again. Besides, this is like therapy. So, you're probably onto a cure for mental illnesses at least for depression! It always puts a smile on my face.
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QUOTE (Marciemom @ Feb 2 2009, 08:29 PM)
I would say you just have your priorities LBD. My idea of multi-tasking is posting on this site while I watch what I taped. But, then, I have delegated laundry to my children--back when my herniated disc didn't allow for carrying laundry baskets they got pretty good at doing it. When the therapy ended the back pain, I forgot to tell them I could carry laundry baskets again. Besides, this is like therapy. So, you're probably onto a cure for mental illnesses at least for depression! It always puts a smile on my face.
Wow...we are so brilliant on this forum! Hullbound and theflyingmonkey have figured out how to use persistent VDO observation to cure the common cold (I think that was on the RG Fan club thread), and now you and I are coming close to a breakthrough on depression. I'm so impressed with all of us!
Oh...very sneaky on the laundry basket carrying. ::snickers::
Hubby is still on aforementioned business trip, so my Friday night is going to consist of breaking in my new Cuisenart popcorn popper with some gourmet popcorn (aka dinner), and the first 4 episodes of LOCI season 1. My husband put that next on his netflix list as a surprise so it would arrive while he was away. Oh yeah...he's a keeper! I may take a break between shows if "What Not to Wear" is new, though. I just love Clinton! So maybe that makes me a little less pathetic?
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QUOTE (LadyBlueDevil @ Feb 6 2009, 06:53 PM)
Wow...we are so brilliant on this forum! Hullbound and theflyingmonkey have figured out how to use persistent VDO observation to cure the common cold (I think that was on the RG Fan club thread), and now you and I are coming close to a breakthrough on depression. I'm so impressed with all of us!
Oh...very sneaky on the laundry basket carrying. ::snickers::
Hubby is still on aforementioned business trip, so my Friday night is going to consist of breaking in my new Cuisenart popcorn popper with some gourmet popcorn (aka dinner), and the first 4 episodes of LOCI season 1. My husband put that next on his netflix list as a surprise so it would arrive while he was away. Oh yeah...he's a keeper! I may take a break between shows if "What Not to Wear" is new, though. I just love Clinton! So maybe that makes me a little less pathetic?
. That was so sweet of him. I just found out today that my hubby has to go to Toronto the first week of March and then come home to get ready to go to London for a week all before we go to Puerto Rico April 1st. Its not pretty around here when he's not with me. My poor kids. I'm thinking of renting a whole bunch of VDO's movies to watch. I can't go with him on either trip because I only have enough vacation time for our Puerto Rico trip. Our calendar year at school starts in July, so I'm getting my passport so the next trip he takes somewhere interesting after July 1st I'm going with him. The kids are old enough to manage for a few days without me but I'm not stable enough to manage without my guy.
But, on the sweet side. I haven't been able to wear my engagement/wedding ring in many years because of the weight. I still haven't lost enough, but with the arthritis we don't think my ring size will go down much smaller anyway. So, next weekend he's taking me to a jeweler in our area who will take the rings, make a mold of them and switch out the yellow gold for white and make it in my size with my diamonds. I want it before we go to Puerto Rico. He said he might need to have more diamonds added to the setting. He spoils me so.
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I think the name of this thread should be changed to "We are not Pathetic". Seriously, how can we who have harnessed our VDO/CI obsess.....knowledge to help our fellow man overcome the common cold and depression for starters even think of calling ourselves pathetic. Not to mention how intelligent, compassionate and witty we all are. (How else would so many of us have snagged such intelligent, compassionate and witty mates?)
My husband is my security blanket too Mm. You must be excited about being able to wear your rings again. They'll sparkle so prettily in the sun on the beach in Puerto Rico.
What a nice suprise your hubby left for you LBD. That's sweet.
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I think the name of this thread should be changed to "We are not Pathetic". Seriously, how can we who have harnessed our VDO/CI obsess.....knowledge to help our fellow man overcome the common cold and depression for starters even think of calling ourselves pathetic. Not to mention how intelligent, compassionate and witty we all are. (How else would so many of us have snagged such intelligent, compassionate and witty mates?)
My husband is my security blanket too Mm. You must be excited about being able to wear your rings again. They'll sparkle so prettily in the sun on the beach in Puerto Rico.
What a nice suprise your hubby left for you LBD. That's sweet.
Same here hb, about hubby's! I agree with you, it should be we are not pathetic! We just love Bobby and LOCI!!
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QUOTE (hullbound @ Feb 7 2009, 12:11 PM)
I think the name of this thread should be changed to "We are not Pathetic". Seriously, how can we who have harnessed our VDO/CI obsess.....knowledge to help our fellow man overcome the common cold and depression for starters even think of calling ourselves pathetic. Not to mention how intelligent, compassionate and witty we all are. (How else would so many of us have snagged such intelligent, compassionate and witty mates?)
My husband is my security blanket too Mm. You must be excited about being able to wear your rings again. They'll sparkle so prettily in the sun on the beach in Puerto Rico.
What a nice suprise your hubby left for you LBD. That's sweet.
Brilliantly said, HB!! We are, in fact, all around awesome!
QUOTE (krodgers @ Feb 7 2009, 12:55 PM)
Same here hb, about hubby's! I agree with you, it should be we are not pathetic! We just love Bobby and LOCI!!
...and we have fabulous taste in detectives, actors, TV shows (and of course, shoes )!!
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QUOTE (krodgers @ Feb 7 2009, 04:18 PM)
Absolute Fabulous shoes LBD!!!
Check these out, krod...only a mere $2685 at Neiman Marcus. Yeah...in my dreams I'm wearing these shoes to a meeting at 1PP with Det. Goren! Of course, since I don't actually like to wear girl clothes, I'm wearing jeans with 'em. But who cares...they're Manolo's!
Check these out, krod...only a mere $2685 at Neiman Marcus. Yeah...in my dreams I'm wearing these shoes to a meeting at 1PP with Det. Goren! Of course, since I don't actually like to wear girl clothes, I'm wearing jeans with 'em. But who cares...they're Manolo's!
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QUOTE (LadyBlueDevil @ Feb 7 2009, 10:30 PM)
Check these out, krod...only a mere $2685 at Neiman Marcus. Yeah...in my dreams I'm wearing these shoes to a meeting at 1PP with Det. Goren! Of course, since I don't actually like to wear girl clothes, I'm wearing jeans with 'em. But who cares...they're Manolo's!
Those shoes would be so HOT with jeans. I can't say I'd spend that kind of money on shoes--I go for comfort these days. I have founnd as I've lost more weight I am drawn to the shoe dept more. I used to wear heels ALL the time. I can't wait until I can balance myself in them again. There is something really great about a sharp pair of shoes to just make the whole look work. My hubby is already an inch and a half shorter than I am, so I don't knowi if I'll go back to the 3" heels I used to wear even when I lose the weight. Although, I don't think he'd really care, nothing I do or want seems to bother him.
Of course, for my wardrobe, I'd need those shoes in red. We went into Saks yesterday. Talk about sticker-shock. Suddenlly Macy's looks cheap! When jeans are $500+ that is just insanity. Oops, that reminds me, my son needs navy pants for his mock trial tomorrow--he's the defense attorney. He wanted to be the prosecutor, but they thought he'd do better as defense. Oh, well, I just hope he has fun.
Those shoes would be so HOT with jeans. I can't say I'd spend that kind of money on shoes--I go for comfort these days. I have founnd as I've lost more weight I am drawn to the shoe dept more. I used to wear heels ALL the time. I can't wait until I can balance myself in them again. There is something really great about a sharp pair of shoes to just make the whole look work. My hubby is already an inch and a half shorter than I am, so I don't knowi if I'll go back to the 3" heels I used to wear even when I lose the weight. Although, I don't think he'd really care, nothing I do or want seems to bother him.
Of course, for my wardrobe, I'd need those shoes in red. We went into Saks yesterday. Talk about sticker-shock. Suddenlly Macy's looks cheap! When jeans are $500+ that is just insanity. Oops, that reminds me, my son needs navy pants for his mock trial tomorrow--he's the defense attorney. He wanted to be the prosecutor, but they thought he'd do better as defense. Oh, well, I just hope he has fun.
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QUOTE (Marciemom @ Feb 8 2009, 12:30 PM)
Those shoes would be so HOT with jeans. I can't say I'd spend that kind of money on shoes--I go for comfort these days. I have founnd as I've lost more weight I am drawn to the shoe dept more. I used to wear heels ALL the time. I can't wait until I can balance myself in them again. There is something really great about a sharp pair of shoes to just make the whole look work. My hubby is already an inch and a half shorter than I am, so I don't knowi if I'll go back to the 3" heels I used to wear even when I lose the weight. Although, I don't think he'd really care, nothing I do or want seems to bother him.
Of course, for my wardrobe, I'd need those shoes in red. We went into Saks yesterday. Talk about sticker-shock. Suddenlly Macy's looks cheap! When jeans are $500+ that is just insanity. Oops, that reminds me, my son needs navy pants for his mock trial tomorrow--he's the defense attorney. He wanted to be the prosecutor, but they thought he'd do better as defense. Oh, well, I just hope he has fun.
Oh, me either. I'm way too hard on shoes to spend that much on them. I just like to look! I will surf through those last call sales, though. You never know what you might find. My preferred heel height is ~2", but I can go to 3", not all day, though. It used to not bother me, but I had a pair of figure skates about 5 years ago that were rather abusive to my left foot, and now I have to be a bit more sensible. You're so right about a nice looking pair of shoes making a difference. I notice that on men, too, so I've been encouraging my husband to get a few really nice pairs of shoes. I really started paying attention a few years ago when I was in a big meeting at work and I was looking around at all of the really bad shoes people wear (it was a boring meeting ), then I noticed one guy with a really shiny, nice pair of dress shoes with his khaki’s and polo shirt, and he looked more professional than the guys in suits with top-siders.
Oh...I discoverd Paul Green shoes, and I love them. They are a German company and their focus is on comfort shoes, but they have some super cute styles that don't necessarily look like comfort shoes. I've had a pair of sandals for 4 years that look brand new still and I can walk in them all day...no blisters!! Zappos.com has a really big selection. They are on the pricey side, but I just wait for the sales.
Jeans for $500...WOW! I don't tend to spend a lot on clothes, since I'm hard on them, too. I slop iced tea on everything! Also, we have very limited closet space, so I try not to tax it too much.
I hope your son has a great time at his mock trial! Tell us how he likes it!
QUOTE (krodgers @ Feb 8 2009, 12:32 PM)
I love Gap jeans! They fit so well!
Thanks for the recommendation, krod! I've never tried Gap jeans, so I'll give them a whirl. We all just have to look our best all the time just in case we happen to bump into someone interesting.
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QUOTE (LadyBlueDevil @ Feb 8 2009, 05:03 PM)
Oh, me either. I'm way too hard on shoes to spend that much on them. I just like to look! I will surf through those last call sales, though. You never know what you might find. My preferred heel height is ~2", but I can go to 3", not all day, though. It used to not bother me, but I had a pair of figure skates about 5 years ago that were rather abusive to my left foot, and now I have to be a bit more sensible. You're so right about a nice looking pair of shoes making a difference. I notice that on men, too, so I've been encouraging my husband to get a few really nice pairs of shoes. I really started paying attention a few years ago when I was in a big meeting at work and I was looking around at all of the really bad shoes people wear (it was a boring meeting ), then I noticed one guy with a really shiny, nice pair of dress shoes with his khaki’s and polo shirt, and he looked more professional than the guys in suits with top-siders.
Oh...I discoverd Paul Green shoes, and I love them. They are a German company and their focus is on comfort shoes, but they have some super cute styles that don't necessarily look like comfort shoes. I've had a pair of sandals for 4 years that look brand new still and I can walk in them all day...no blisters!! Zappos.com has a really big selection. They are on the pricey side, but I just wait for the sales.
Jeans for $500...WOW! I don't tend to spend a lot on clothes, since I'm hard on them, too. I slop iced tea on everything! Also, we have very limited closet space, so I try not to tax it too much.
I hope your son has a great time at his mock trial! Tell us how he likes it!
Thanks for the recommendation, krod! I've never tried Gap jeans, so I'll give them a whirl. We all just have to look our best all the time just in case we happen to bump into someone interesting.
I should buy a new pair of jeans before my next trip to Manhattan. I really could have used that bumping this past Saturday, but the trip was nice anyway. I was pretty annoyed with some stuff from work and started off in a pretty awful mood. The great thing is when we left Grand Central the clouds all went away and the sun was out all day. I must have looked okay though, when we went for lunch my best friend got mad cause the waiter was flirting with me. I didn't think he was flirting, I thought he was just being friendly, she says I am extremely naive. Its okay though cause even if he was flirting, I needed the ego boost after the day I had Friday. It worked, but I would have rather bumped into Vincent.
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So last night I had this dream that I was watching a new episode of CI. It was really good, too! Too bad I don't have dream-dvr 'cause I can only remember that it was good. When I first woke up I was all excited that there was a new episode. Then I really woke up and was really bummed out. Pathetic? Maybe just a little.
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QUOTE (krodgers @ Feb 12 2009, 10:08 AM)
We are not pathetic, we are all absolutely fabulous!! Right fm?
Totally! I think the fact a person likes something to be called pathetic, what the problem? I loved CI so much as I like other things like comics, PJ Harvey songs, Dead Like Me, The Mentalist and so on. In fact we are...
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QUOTE (cpahl2000 @ Feb 12 2009, 11:54 AM)
Totally! I think the fact a person likes something to be called pathetic, what the problem? I loved CI so much as I like other things like comics, PJ Harvey songs, Dead Like Me, The Mentalist and so on. In fact we are...
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QUOTE (Marciemom @ Feb 9 2009, 08:12 PM)
I should buy a new pair of jeans before my next trip to Manhattan. I really could have used that bumping this past Saturday, but the trip was nice anyway. I was pretty annoyed with some stuff from work and started off in a pretty awful mood. The great thing is when we left Grand Central the clouds all went away and the sun was out all day. I must have looked okay though, when we went for lunch my best friend got mad cause the waiter was flirting with me. I didn't think he was flirting, I thought he was just being friendly, she says I am extremely naive. Its okay though cause even if he was flirting, I needed the ego boost after the day I had Friday. It worked, but I would have rather bumped into Vincent.
Yes...a little positive reinforcement goes a long way, doesn't it? Glad you had a great day!
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Feb 2 2009, 07:29 PM
I may take a break between shows if "What Not to Wear" is new, though. I just love Clinton! So maybe that makes me a little less pathetic? 
He is so cute.
