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| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 |
mock_the_stupid
[ ringohavabanana ]
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8:01p |
I work in a grocery store doing price change, which is anything related to the prices of things or the labels on the shelf. On Halloween my boss decided to put all the candy on for half off. I changed all the prices and printed out new labels. The labels had the item description and the original price on top, and on the big yellow dangly part of the label it had the new price in big numbers. If you squinted, just above the new price it said 'Manager's Special'. As I was hanging the new labels a very concerned looking customer approached me. "Excuse me," she said, pointing to the small bit of text. "Is this price only for your managers?" Why yes, miss. Our new advertising strategy is to show the general public all the amazing perks of being a grocery store manager. The candy sells much faster when it's cheaper for people other than our customers. |
vickionline
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9:16p |
I'm giving a speech on aromatherapy, tell me what you know, or want to know, about AROMATHERAPY! |
literarytattoos
[ uhoh ]
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9:28p |
unfold - jason mraz
I hope this is okay, as this is lyrical rather than literary. I am planning on getting a text tattoo of just the word "unfold" in reference to a song. I am pretty positive that I want it to be in simple Times New Roman, but the only thing I'm unsure about is the placement. Hopefully you guys can give me some of your opinions to help me decide! ( cut for awkward photos of my arm )thanks in advance! |
| Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 |
childfree
[ kitschyduck ]
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12:58a |
When a Mother's Love is Not Enough
Did anybody else watch 'When a Mother's Love is Not Enough' on BBC1 tonight?. I watched the first ten minutes before I completely broke down and cried. They featured this 17 year old boy who was born with aspergers syndrome. As his mother asked him for the remote control while they watched a video, he kept hissing 'I hate you, fuck, fuck off, I hate you' and then apologising because he said he couldn't help saying those things. The blank look in the mother's eyes as she ignored the hurtful words he was saying reminded me of my mum and I just sobbed. The whole thing was so close to home. I'll watch the rest tomorrow. For those not in the UK, you can watch it on BBC iPlayer here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ntmbf/When_a_Mothers_Love_is_Not_Enough/
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| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 |
literarytattoos
[ ofprey ]
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7:20p |
Some input, perhaps?
Long time lurker, first time poster. Hello, all! I'm planning on getting a quote from a Mountain Goats song entitled 'The Young Thousands.' Yes, it is indeed lyrics, and for that I'm sorry. It's just that the advice here is always wonderful. It'll be my first tattoo, and I have already settled on the placement- the top of my foot. I know that it's a pretty intense place to get work done. What do you guys think? Maybe share some of your experiences with text tattoos on the feet? My problem is that I just can't seem to settle on the perfect font. I've gone through dafonts.com, and have come up with a few ideas. Help me pick? I'd appreciate it very much. Also, I'd like to hear any of your advice or feedback. Thanks! :) ( Open? ) |
los_angeles
[ scarlett__mage ]
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1:58p |
Pound for pound Pac-man
Heyo, Any recommendations for a bar that'll be showing the Pacquiao-Cotto match? Hollywood-area preferred, but not necessary. Salamat! |
los_angeles
[ graysinnroad ]
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1:55p |
dermatologists
Anyone have any good dermatologist recommendations? preferably valley area, and even better in west valley! thanks a bundle |
literarytattoos
[ nikita1390 ]
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3:44p |
More Opinions Needed
Hey guys, this is my first time posting so have mercy on me. I was thinking about getting "For nothing this wide universe I call, Save thou, my rose, in it thou art my all" on my ribs in two lines, as originally written. I'm an actor and this sonnet is the first sonnet I've ever performed and will continue to try ( and fail) to perfect. I suppose I'm second guessing the placement of it and just want everyone's overall opinion of the quote.
Thanks! Current Music: Prettier Face- Hawksley Workman |
childfree
[ wulei ]
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3:23p |
A new person post
Hi, I just joined this community. I haven't seen any support groups for child free folks, so I'm really glad I found this place. Just to give you some background about my own personal child free-ness: I decided at a very early age that I did not want children. It was mostly because, personally, I don't like kids (not trying to dog anyone who does, though). But then the reasons piled up as I got older. Now days, it's extremely economically-draining to have a kid, not to mention emotionally-draining. Also, there are things I want to do with my life, and having a kid will not only hinder that, but I also won't be able to take care of a kid if I do pursue my dreams. I'm 23-years-old now, and I feel very strongly about not having a kid than ever before. However, people still don't take me seriously. My mom is a perfect example. My oldest brother just had a child over a year ago, and she expects me and my other brother to have children as well. I know she likes to be a grandma, but she shouldn't have control over my life like that. She always talks about me finding a nice guy and having children. I constantly have to remind her that I'm not all too interested in guys (I did come out as bisexual to her, though I lean towards women more, but, of course, being gay/bi or whatever doesn't hinder people from having children), I don't want to get married, and I don't want to have a family. Then, she always mentions adoption and stuff. I can't really get it through her head. My mom isn't a bad person, but she still has that "traditional family" nonsense stuck in her head. And yes, I hear the "You'll change your mind!" argument very often. Well, I haven't, and because I'm feeling more increasingly strongly about not having a kid, I probably won't. I really hate the idea that because I'm a single woman, then I MUST produce a family, or else I'll be miserable forever, and I won't have a purpose in life. This is probably the same sentiment you all have, but it's really nice to be able to get it out of me. Anyway, hi :D! |
los_angeles
[ kyburg ]
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8:39a |
Resources
Free Spay / Neuter Clinic on November 22, 2009 For Feral and Undomesticated Cats in Los Angeles Area Reservations required * All feral cats over 4 months welcome.* All cats will be: * Sterilized * Vaccinated * Treated for Fleas * De-wormed * Ear-tipped * ALL CATS MUST BE IN HUMANE TRAPS - NO EXCEPTIONS NO KITTENS UNDER FOUR MONTHS - NO EXCEPTIONS Microchips available to caregivers/trappers at cost - $11 Make reservations early as spaces fill up rapidly. For reservations, please email Carol Prendergast at archstdnt@hotmail.com. Include the following: First and last name, phone numbers (for last minute changes) and number of spots needed. You will be given all pertinent information as to clinic location, drop-off and pick-up at the time of your confirmation. We need your help If you would like to help, but don't have ferals who need to be trapped and fixed, please consider helping other trapper/caregivers to trap on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Volunteers are also needed to help at the clinic on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Please contact us if you are able to help in any way If you can volunteer Please email Gabriela at SCAvolunteers@gmail.com Put the following in the subject line: CLINIC VOLUNTEER For general information, please email info@straycatalliance.org or call 310-281-6973. Current Mood:  accomplished |
childfree
[ higenshi ]
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10:00a |
Good AND Bad!
Well, this is my first post to this comm. I've lurked for awhile, watching and reading. So, hi. I'm Ana. Anyway, I'm making my first post, obviously, beginning with the bad, since the good will probably be good to follow up with. All right, so, I'm 19. I still have a learner's permit, because no on has the time to take me driving and we can't afford to hire someone to do it. I have, like, two friends over 21, and our schedules conflict. So, well, I found out my permit expired the thirtieth of September. Well, it took us so long to get to the tag agency that it was already November. I need my birth certificate, so we go home, but can't find it. It's lost. So, instead of wanting to run up the next day and use my passport at the highway patrol station, Mom decides we'll order my birth cert (I was born out of state) and wait a WEEK. I am, admittedly, going to an Anime convention this weekend. (Not a weeaboo--I just like any excuse to dress up as anything, and besides, some of the people there are amazing). I need my permit to get in, as I REFUSE to take my PASSPORT to something like that--something crowded. Well, my birth cert was supposed to come in yesterday. Adam, my nine year old brother, was sick home with pink eye, meaning Mom was home. I'm a college student, so I asked her if she could get Adam into the State clinic early in the morning--it's clean cut, in and out, there. Then, as my classes for the day run from 11-2:30, someone could be home for the UPS guy. ...Simply because she could go to the nice, pretty, PRIVATE doctor at 11:15, she scheduled that. And no one was home to get the package. Meaning that we then had to wait until SEVEN THAT NIGHT to go pick it up, meaning we couldn't get my permit renewed yesterday. Meaning we now have today and Thursday, as I leave for the con around 1:30 on Friday, about an hour after classes end that day. Thanks, Mom. Nice to know where I stand. I mean, I only DON'T EXIST without some form of valid ID on me! And now, for the good news. Today, as we were heading toward the school, I jokingly commented that her form of birth control (she often jokes about how a sibling as young as Adam is excellent birth control, even though I'm openly lesbian--it's all in good fun) worked a little too well. She then gave me a serious reply: "No, I think it's just part of you. I honestly never expected grandkids from you." That's right. My mom, who loves kids to the point of, if she could, she'd be a stay-at-home mother of a bajilliondy and eleven... ...Is perfectly okay with my childfree status. As is my grandpa. We all agree that I have too many problems that could be inherited, especially if I turn out to be bipolar like we believe I might be (can't go to the psychiatrist to be diagnosed, no insurance). I've got mild--and getting worse--OCD, the infamous family temper (read: very short), I'm a lesbian in Oklahoma, diagnosed with ADD, obesity runs in my family, heart problems run in my family, addiction (drugs AND alcohol) runs in my family... Yeah, any genetic kids would be screwed. So, it's really nice to know that Mom and Papa (grandpa) encourage me. It's a good feeling, and has really made me hopeful the rest of today goes good. EDIT: My mother DID promise me she would be here while I was in class, both the night before and yesterday morning. My brother only has pink eye (in one eye) that isn't even that bad, and I HAVE tried to get my ID every Friday since I realized it had expired--the only time we really had the time. The excuse I got was that she wanted to sleep, and didn't want to take thirty minutes to renew the ID I need ANYWAY and would be more comfortable with taking (as it would be up-to-date and much easier to not lose as I do NOT carry a purse because I only carry my house key, wallet and cell). And when we DID get in, it was Papa taking off early from his job which keeps a roof over her head (I do most of the cleaning, mind you) and it was too late to get it without the birth cert as a month had passed. Current Mood:  content |
childfree
[ uglynoodles ]
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2:21p |
People who Really Love their Children Make Sure they Inherit Their Diseases
This article made me rage out hardcore and I thought you fellow CFers might enjoy having your head explode, too. Chicka here has this incredibly debilitating form of dwarfism, she is only 2ft or so high and wheelchair bound, coupled with a few other medical problems such as partially collapsed ear canals by the looks of it since she needs hearing aids. So she decides that challenging natural selection is the best shit ever and to have 3 kids, and wants more! The first of which inherited her horrible condition! GREAT JOB. Gold star. Current Mood:  blah |
los_angeles
[ bacardibreezer7 ]
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11:15p |
Help for one who knows absolutely nothing!
Hi there everybody! I live in Australia and today my boyfriend (an actor) announced that he would love to move over to LA and try to make it there (yes, along with 20,000 other people, I know, you guys must hear this all the time from people wanting to move to your city). So being the lovely girlfriend I am I told him that I would support him all the way and come with him. (I'm not an actor myself, I am a massage therapist, clairvoyant and bellydancer and I'm presuming I'll be able to find work in one or all of these fields - if nothing else I am happy to get a crappy office job in order to support him while he does this). Now nothing's set in stone yet and it is all still years away but I thought I'd better research exactly what this move might entail. Problem is I know absolutely nothing! I'd never even looked at a map of Los Angeles before tonight and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! I've always trusted word of mouth rather than what the internet or books can tell you, so could you give any advice on the following? - What are some good areas to live in (not too pricey but relatively safe)? - What is an acceptable amount of weekly or monthly rent in your city? - I know the embassy will tell us what kind of visas we need but do you have any advice regarding that? - Any tips for my boyfriend on getting started in the industry there? - Are any of you involved in the tribal bellydance scene? (Wanna make friends! lol) - I'm sure the pagan scene is fairly big there but any pointers on that? - I'm also interested in hearing from any of you who did move from overseas to Los Angeles and what your experiences were. - Anything else I should know? So I guess what I'm asking for is a crash course in LA for someone who knows absolutely nothing. :) I'd so appreciate it. xo |
los_angeles
[ monsterbrain ]
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3:36a |
There's a helicopter with its searchlight making tight circles in the Fernwood area of Topanga. Anyone know what's going on? |
childfree
[ alex_shines_on ]
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9:56a |
My poor, poor housemate. She loves babies and wants to have six one day - and she lives next to me, who gets slightly nauseous at the sight of a pregnant belly or a little baby. (My opinion is that people go 'aw, little toes!' so they don't have to look at the face.) So while we get on, I occasionally rub her up the wrong way by mentioning why I don't want to reproduce. I usually apologise - it's her business if she wants to have babies, and she's a lovely, caring person so I'm sure she'll be fine. However, for the production I'm in at the moment, I have to get a baby doll and paint/mould it as though it has been drowned and in water for quite some time (i.e. bloated, maggoty white/blue, with eyes that I have already removed). It's already half done, and is sitting on my desk with it's arms outstretched to the door as if asking for a hug. My housemate came in, saw it, and threw up in my doorway. Now she's not speaking to me because she thought I did it on purpose to offend her. Ugh. |
los_angeles
[ witherwings7 ]
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1:11a |
Leonid Meteor Shower---good viewing spot?
So normally I would drive up the Angeles Crest Highway to view the shower but obviously that isn't an option. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to drive out to the Mojave either..so where exactly can I go to get a good viewing? Bad weather is unavoidable but I'd love to go somewhere where light pollution isn't that terrible. I'm willing to drive up to two hours (preferably just a hour and a half) to get somewhere dark since this will be the most fantastic Leonids shower I'll probably ever see. I'm in W. LA if you have to know. Thanks! Btw, the shower is on November 17\18. Current Mood:  amusedCurrent Music: Craig Ferguson |
los_angeles
[ odetomutilation ]
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4:00a |
Are there any parks in the Silverlake/Los Feliz area that are safe to run in at around sunset or after dark? How about Echo Park? Griffith? The Silverlake Reservoir? Does anyone have any input about deciding between Silverlake/Los Feliz/Echo Park to look for an apt? I work from home, so commute issues don't apply, and they're all within my budget. I've done a ton of research but would like personal opinions. Thanks in advance! |
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wondermark
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8:00a |
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wondermark
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7:55a |
More details about TMH Live
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wondermark/~3/6N2o8t6gGRk/ http://wondermark.com/?p=4529 
Tweet Me Harder Live, the first live on-stage comedy performance of Tweet Me Harder, the podcast I co-host with Kris Straub, is coming up this Saturday! A few details about the show:
We’ll be at The Complex, a theatre at 6476 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA. Parking is always dicey in Hollywood; you’re welcome to seek out street parking for a cheap option, but we will also have valet available (they charge $5). The performance itself is free and no tickets are required, though it would be nice if you’d RSVP on our Facebook event page so we have an idea of how many are coming.
The theatre lobby will be open starting at 7:30 pm; the theatre doors will open at 7:45, and the show will start at 8. It’ll probably run about an hour and a half, and please feel free to hang out afterwards to mingle!
I’m very, very excited about this show and I can’t wait to lunge gracelessly into the performance I MEAN ROCK THE HOUSE WITH COMEDY. See you on Saturday!
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| Monday, November 9th, 2009 |
los_angeles
[ cookiefleck ]
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9:41p |
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| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 |
childfree
[ fes42 ]
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12:10a |
My first stranger bingo
I have a new co-worker at work. She's trying to be nice, trying to get to know me. I am one of the only other females in the group and we are of the same age, slightly older than the other newbies but younger than most of the management. Anyway, she walked by my desk today trying to make conversation and asked "So do you have any kids?" Does my desk LOOK like I have kids. I have Yankees stuff, Aruba postcards and photos from my wedding, along with the general phone lists and mental notes I need to do my job. You mentioned your child last week. Did I say Awwww, I have one too? Have you seen my background photo on my computer screen of my HUGE gray kitty? I say, "Oh.....NO!". And she's says, "Awww why, they are so much FUN!" Really? Really? And then she has the gaul to say, "You know you want to hear wailing in the night." No no new co-worker I don't. I have a HUGE list of why I don't want kids. I am in therapy to be okay with the fact I don't want kids. Hell I am in therapy because of people and comments LIKE YOU. Can't you talk to me about the weather or the Sunday football games like everyone else around there who doesn't quite know what to do with me? And don't get me started on the other co-worker who last week was whining and complaining about his kids being sick, and then 15 seconds later when I said you don't make kids sound like so much fun, spouts off a list of reasons to have kids. Um dude you were just complaining about them and the only reason you are now saying the good stuff because I said kids aren't worth it. ARGH! What do I say to these people!?!? |
| Monday, November 9th, 2009 |
vickionline
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7:17p |
really creative
 hey look at this cute stuff ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) oxkrissy makes: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KMStudioDOTcomI am comissioning her to do a heart hair clip for me out of a coca cola can hopefully a friend of mine liked the lock/key thing cause that is a BDSM symbol I suggested that it could be put on a black velvet rope or ribbon and tied around the neck to keep with the BDSM theme |
childfree
[ karebu72 ]
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6:47p |
Another Good Reason to Avoid Pregnancy
Warning: content contains gross female stuff that makes you go Ewww and wish for brain bleachAllison Henry: My first pregnancy was totally normal and healthy and fine. When my daughter was 11-and-a-half months old, I got pregnant with my second child. About ten weeks into my pregnancy, I was doing prenatal yoga and it felt like someone had rammed a pitchfork up my butt, so I stopped. It was an intense, sharp pain, but it passed. As I was feeding my daughter lunch a short time later, it felt like I had peed my pants, and when I ran to the bathroom, I saw I was gushing blood everywhere. It was the biggest scare of my life. I rushed to the OB/GYN, and they said I hadn't lost the baby, thank God. But they couldn't figure out what was wrong, and I kept bleeding for 15 weeks straight. Read more: http://www.momlogic.com/2009/11/my_bits_fell_out_vaginal_prolapse.php?page=2#ixzz0WPi7cRPs**Editing this post to say I followed a link to that article...that is NOT a website I would normally visit much less read. Just wanted to make that clear :-) |
childfree
[ peehorser ]
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4:15p |
Another reason I hate kids.
Yesterday was one of my wifes nephew's birthday party. Basically to make a long story short. One of my other wifes nephews, that some of you may remember, the one that's 4 and doesn't talk, likes to beat people up for fun, ect. He was throwing a ball at people's feet and legs for giggles, he though it was hilarious to throw it at people as hard as he could. No one corrected him and it was making me furious. Then I did the child free no-no. I made eye contact with him. He threw the ball as hard as he could right at my face. I didn't think about it I just stuck my arm up and the ball bounced off of my arm and right back into his face. It knocked him on his butt and he started bawling. Inside I thought it was hilarious but I didn't let it out until later. Everyone of course was "AWWW POORRR BBAABBIEIEEEEZ DID THE MEAN MAN HURT YOOOOUUUU"?!?! and all kinds of crap, I'm just like wtf? Its perfectly ok when hes hurting people but when he intentionally tries to hurt someone else and it back fires then its the worst thing EVAR! I hate children and children loving people like my wifes family. /rage. Current Mood:  cranky |
childfree
[ law1204 ]
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2:00p |
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