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Not a fan of public speaking at all. Will find anyway out of it if possible
I'm with you sis. I don't particularly like it. Cringe, feel so nervous I could puke at the thought of it (thankfully never done that though), but in the end I suck it up and get through it.SN: That is great Nette. Way to go girl!! Sounds like working on those trains is the way to go. Oh and I did look on Amtrack's website. They didn't to be offering work in my area. Which sucks. But maybe once I do get some money saved up can travel to an area where they are more available to me. Thanks for the tip though. :)
New Question: Do you remember how you first learned about taking care of personal finances? Your parents teach you at home with real life bills? Or did you have a class learning about how to do it?
Dhfan4life wrote: "I'm with you sis. I don't particularly like it. Cringe, feel so nervous I could puke at the thought of it (thankfully never done that though), but in the end I suck it up and get through it.SN: T..."
LOL dude i wanted to die when i had to do a speech thingy in front of fam x.x.
my parents taught me about finances when i was younger
At least it was in front of fam that would love ya anyway sis. I still remember taking a class in college that was filled with nothing BUT presentations. I swear I was sweating bullets everyday I had that class. Thankfully most of the presentations were done in groups and I just had my part to say and pass it off to someone else. But still dude it was rough.I've learned a bit when I was younger from my folks and other part in school.
Dhfan4life wrote: "I'm with you sis. I don't particularly like it. Cringe, feel so nervous I could puke at the thought of it (thankfully never done that though), but in the end I suck it up and get through it.SN: T..."
I learned from my parents. Dad's lesson... "See the money. See the bills. Now see, there's no money." ...LOL And that, was economics 101!!
Easiest lesson there is that way, lol.
Nette wrote: "Dhfan4life wrote: "I'm with you sis. I don't particularly like it. Cringe, feel so nervous I could puke at the thought of it (thankfully never done that though), but in the end I suck it up and get..."LOL
I had to bring my dad a budget before I was allowed to move out on my own. They didn't want me to come back like a boomerang. I picked up things here and there but I have to admit that for a long time I didn't know what my parents were doing for a living. I mean I knew they were working and I knew their professions but not what it really involved.
Manuela! I miss you!
How is your summer turning into autumn shaping up?
Warm, sunny, terribly average and pretty much same ol', same ol'. Just the daily grind, really...LOL
How are you? feeling better????
I'm doing ok. Just going day to day. Got an email today from the library saying that they liked my qualifications but were going a head with others. It seriously depressed me, not to mention, I found out I weight 419 pounds now. :/
Oh, pooh bear, what are you doing to yourself? Feel hugged and cuddled. And I know how you feel. It is so hard to crawl out of that hole by oneself.We had a lady here in Australia who was morbidly obese and she was so ashamed of the way she looked but she wanted to do something about it, so she started walking around the clothesline in her backyard. I think she wrote a book about it. Maybe I can find it, or a link to it.The Clothesline Diet So sorry to hear about your job application. I had success with my (exactly) 100th application. About 50% didn't even reply and the rest send nice letters "sorry, but no and good luck with your future career". That is so frustrating. I am so close of walking out on my job but the economy and the politicial environment force me to sit it out again. Hang in there, sweet cakes, there is a job out there for you. ~hugs~
Thanks Manuela! I really appreciate the support. My sis is going to to be my personal trainer (she is one) it's going to be hard, but at 26, I need to change. The job front is just exhausting.
Carlena wrote: "Thanks Manuela! I really appreciate the support. My sis is going to to be my personal trainer (she is one) it's going to be hard, but at 26, I need to change. The job front is just exhausting."What kind of work are you looking for, if you don't mind my asking, Carlena?
I don't mind. :) Well I have a history degree, so I would love working in a library or museum, but those are hard to come by. So right now, receptionist or admin would work. I've worked in obtaining medical records so I know the laws regarding that, but never hear back from those jobs.
Dhfan4life wrote: "Easiest lesson there is that way, lol."Yes, it was. Money didn't go far in our home. I have 6 brothers and 5 sisters. So I learned very well how to stretch a dollar and wrestle my brothers over a hamburger...lol
Wow, 12 kids! I was one of 8, so I understand the wrestling lol.
Carlena wrote: "Wow, 12 kids! I was one of 8, so I understand the wrestling lol."Yeah, the rule in our house was, the first one done eating got to "help" the others finish their plate...lol Let's just say I learned to smack a guy around really good before I left home...lol When I joined the Army at 17 and did boot camp my Junior summer, I already knew how to eat fast...lol
Lol I'm sure you did. Brothers can be ruthless when it comes to food too. Lol
Carlena wrote: "Lol I'm sure you did. Brothers can be ruthless when it comes to food too. Lol"Yes they can. I perfected the art of a headlock with my right arm while feeding myself with the left hand...lol My sisters were rough too. I'm the eldest so I left home first. My youngest brother is 18 y/o. He just started college.
Goodness. I'm the 3rd from the youngest and there is a size able gap between the 4 eldest and the 4 youngest (4 to 5 years) so we got special treatment much to the dismay of the eldests hehehe
I have two brothers and when we were younger I had to eat fast too. Guess that's why I always struggle with my weight too. (not as bad as others though) Food jealousy ruled one of my relationships as well, my then boyfriend literally eating the food off of my plate. I am a fast eater and it is really hard for me to slow down so that my brain can register that my tummy is full. Avoiding certain food groups for a while has helped to start but the three times a week in the gym cannot be replaced by any diet.
That's the truth. Eating right, going to the gym, and changing your attitudes that's what I have to do. I can't believe your ex ate the food off your plate!? That's a little ridiculous.
We were young, naive and madly in love so I forgave him most of the time or ate fast the other times.
Manuela wrote: "I have two brothers and when we were younger I had to eat fast too. Guess that's why I always struggle with my weight too. (not as bad as others though) Food jealousy ruled one of my relationships ..."He would have drawn a nub back if he'd tried to eat off of my plate...lol I'm down right violent when it comes to my pork chops...lol
Watching the Lion King, haven't seen it since it came out in the movie theatres.
Oh pork chops! That is a way to get hurt lol!
Manuela wrote: "Watching the Lion King, haven't seen it since it came out in the movie theatres."I would love to take my 6 y/o son to see the Lion King. Can't though, due to my allergy to popcorn butter...lol
We have to watch videos because I'm defective!
Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "I have two brothers and when we were younger I had to eat fast too. Guess that's why I always struggle with my weight too. (not as bad as others though) Food jealousy ruled one of m..."LOL well I wasn't taught to fight but to get out of really weird positions. My brothers used to tie me up and I wiggled out of all sorts of bindings. That is why I learned to eat fast and why I have been struggling since with weight. When I was single I was in the gym three to four times a week. Mom said just recently to me:" I have never been like now (overweight), when I had a gram too much, I would put in a rice day or go on a diet!".
Lol you're not defective, just eccentric!
Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "Watching the Lion King, haven't seen it since it came out in the movie theatres."I would love to take my 6 y/o son to see the Lion King. Can't though, due to my allergy to popcorn..."
defective? Why don't you bring your own food? Or is the smell/breathing in already affecting you?
Manuela wrote: "Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "I have two brothers and when we were younger I had to eat fast too. Guess that's why I always struggle with my weight too. (not as bad as others though) Food jealousy ..."Well we didn't really fight. Just wrestled and tussled around. My sisters would go to blows with each other. That's when I would and could pull out the popcorn and watch the smack down commence...lol My brothers and I would take bets on who would win each go around. Nothing beats live entertainment at home...lol So long as you didn't spill my popcorn everything was alright!
Ding ding ding!! In this corner...
Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "I have two brothers and when we were younger I had to eat fast too. Guess that's why I always struggle with my weight too. (not as bad as others though..."Omeffingg, that sounds hillarious. I loved growing up with my brothers.
~darn, Simbas father just died, sniff~
Manuela wrote: "Nette wrote: "Manuela wrote: "Watching the Lion King, haven't seen it since it came out in the movie theatres."I would love to take my 6 y/o son to see the Lion King. Can't though, due to my alle..."
It's the smell of popcorn that makes me violently nauseated. If I go near a theater I vomit soon after. I did not have this problem until after the birth of my last child. He ruined me...lol The little sugar bug! He ransoms my kisses(which we call sugar in the south)...lol
I tell him that since mommy can't eat popcorn that I need some sugar/kisses in it's place.
Poor thing. I like salted popcorn, but I hardly ever have a whole pot. we usually take our own and I have to say (don't shoot me) I hate the smell of nachos and their dips.
Carlena wrote: "Lol you're not defective, just eccentric!"That's too funny, Carlena
I would trade popcorn anytime for sugar kisses. ;)
Manuela wrote: "Poor thing. I like salted popcorn, but I hardly ever have a whole pot. we usually take our own and I have to say (don't shoot me) I hate the smell of nachos and their dips."I absolutely love nachos and all of the fixings that go with it. Yummmy!! I love and eat popcorn, too. Just can't go near a theater. Probably because the smell is so concentrated. And that is so upsetting because my youngest son doesn't get the same outtings that my two eldest got.
Manuela wrote: "I would trade popcorn anytime for sugar kisses. ;)"I love my sugar but he's stingy with them...lol He tells me that his sugar is for his daddy. I tell him that I'll just get my sugar from his daddy then. So he says "I'll give you some sugar if you don't kiss my daddy." LOL
He is such a mess. He'll kiss me to keep me from kissing his father! What a chore, right? LOL
That is super flippin cute Nette!
Carlena wrote: "That is super flippin cute Nette!"that is right, Carlena, she's got such a cute boy. I'd love to have one myself.
Carlena wrote: "That is super flippin cute Nette!"Carlena wrote: "That is super flippin cute Nette!"
Thanks and ladies. He is my sunshine that makes my day.
Manuela,
Kids are so worth the effort and they are truly a gift.
Well, I am turning 44 this year and so far no kids in sight... :(
Oh wow, where have I been to miss all this convo? Sorry to hear that the library gig didn't pan out for you Care bear. -hulk hugs- I swear it seems like the libraries are hating at times on the employment front. Also that is good your sis is go ing to be your personal trainer. We are totally going to be rooting for you all the way.Oh wow, sorry to hear about that with you and the popcorn Nette. I think that would totally break my heart. I love that buttery popcorn smell and the taste is even better. I just don't like those darn pesky kernels though. Cause without fail I manage to get several stuffed deep down in my gums when I eat popcorn.
Wowza too on the 12 kids there. Large families like that always amaze me. But as you mentioned there has been quite the learning curve on things with your family there for sure lol.
Haha, that sounds like a good trade off. Kisses from the son or the daddy in exchange for the popcorn.
No way to foster a children for you Manuela?
New Question: What is your favorite candy or healthy food?
Still want my own, but hubby's health is not helping. It is hormon related and he wants to but can't. It is hard to describe it without TMI.I love Chocolate bars (candy) and vegetables (health food). I'd rather eat potatoe mashed up with carots and peas, or brocoli and corliflower and beans than meat.
I love peanut butter in any shape or form. especially peanut butter m&ms. I also love heal yogurt. There is a strawberry cheesecake one that I love.
I love Kit Kats with peanut butter. Or Milka chocolate. Do you have Milka in the USA? Healthy things hmm..kefir :D
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I guess I never think about it. I'm usually talking (to myself at times...lol)to people in the passing so it doesn't matter. In front of a crowd of 3 or 300 makes no difference. Just as long as someone listens...lol
Oh, and by the way, I passed my Final with a 98%. Yay!!! Now all I have to do is pass my signals and railroad rules and then I get to play choo choo you...lol