Comments on: Believe It or Not

By: Nicole Jordan

Nicole Jordan — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:56:47 +0000

Jamie, I’ll bet you have tons of stories to tell! It would be cool to hear them.

TinaL, even though ou didn’t sell much, I’ll bet it was great training to get you out of front of people.

>>>Since I started wearing my hair curly, I haven’t had a bad hair day.

Boy, I sure wish I could say that, Janae, lol. My hair is board straight which works for some people but not me. I have to do all kinds of things to it to make it look decent.

Yikes, Dorthy, that must be hard living so close to your mil! I guess I can understand why she might feel the urge to raise her first grandkid, but she can’t possibly think you would agree, could she? You are clearly a better woman than I…. No way could I bite my tongue and walk away. But kudos to you.

By: Dorthy

Dorthy — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:23:15 +0000

my MIL and I dont’ get along that well still today, but she is more careful of what she says to me, especially around my hubby.
Our biggest fights are actually over my first born. My MIL thinks that since she is the grandma, she should be able to raise the first grandchild. I’m like HELL NO! you didn’t even think it was your sons child, so where do you get off telling me I should just turn her over to you?!
Unfortunatly being that she lives next door the fights are quite often. But we do our best not to fight in front of the kids. More often than not I bite my tongue, take my kids and walk away.

By: Janae

Janae — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:24:23 +0000

Margaret – she’s beautiful!! I love her hair! I’ve curly hair, too, which took me years to love, probably because my mom has stick straight hair and had no idea what to do with curly hair. Since I started wearing my hair curly, I haven’t had a bad hair day.

By: TinaLouiseF

TinaLouiseF — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:47:22 +0000

I only remember two school projects to raise money for: the 7th/8th Grade History Trip and as a cheerleader in 8th Grade.

Our school has a three day history trip every other year. When my brother and I were in school we had two years to raise the money needed by selling chocolate/walnut candy bars and magazine subscriptions. We knew where our classmates lived and didn’t try to sell to their neighbors. Now the school lets all grades try to raise money for any project they can think of. Our group had a hard time raising the money. I think we averaged $50 per person and had to pay for food and souviners (can’t spell).

At the time I was in 8th grade, only the 8th grade girls were allowed to be cheerleaders. Since there were only 5 girls in the grade, I was practically required to be a cheerleader so the pyramids would work. We had to raise money to get our first names on our uniform sweater. We sold stationary to whoever would buy it. I think I got one person other than my mom to buy.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:36:53 +0000

I work in a store, so I could tell you over a hundred stories of WTF kind of things. But, I won’t bother you with them right now.

As for your girl. You did the right thing. It is one thing to give her a little money for her fund. But, I am sure she would be like – “is that all?” I just don’t get it. I was lucky to go to Orlando, Florida for my High School Senior Trip. Now people are going SIX FREAKIN’ WEEKS? If she is that well to do, I am sure her parents can pay for the trip.

Oh and Evlqn, you hit the nail RIGHT on the head – You say she is not one of the charities you support!

By: Nicole Jordan

Nicole Jordan — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:03:44 +0000

>>Next time someone hits you up for money just tell them,”I’m sorry darling but you are not one of the charities I support.” And then walk away.

Oh, I like that! Thanks, Evlqn!

I have to add that part of my beef with this high school girl is that her parents could well afford her trip to London. When I was a kid, my parents couldn’t afford to send me on luxurious vacations, so I had to earn it all the hard way, not by hitting up neighbors I’d never even met.

By: evlqn

evlqn — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:02:17 +0000

I’m pissed alright. We scrubbed it up and I did a “back at ya.” The police are so overworked here that it is useless to file.

By: Nicole Jordan

Nicole Jordan — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:00:19 +0000

Good grief, Paula! That really is low. Sheesh. I think you are a better person than I am if you’re still speaking to her.

Judy, that comment about your real niece was pretty low, too! I loved your reply to the rude custormer about the security guards!

By: evlqn

evlqn — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:58:35 +0000

Next time someone hits you up for money just tell them,”I’m sorry darling but you are not one of the charities I support.” And then walk away.

By: Nicole Jordan

Nicole Jordan — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:57:41 +0000

Solv, that was really hard work!! I’m like you, I had to work for my high school trip, but not as hard as you did, lol.

Good heavens, Evlqn! That is downright dangerous. I wonder if you should file a police report for vandalism, so if it happens again you’ll have some ammo to use against the culprit? I’m so sorry! That would frighten me and make me boil at the same time.