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11/07/09
You thought you were super-clever when you knocked the cat brush into the trash last week. However, I have foiled you and bought another! I've also just brushed the equivalent of another cat off you just now.
See, here's how it works: you're a Maine Coon. That means you're big and hairy. If *I* don't brush your loose hair off, *you'll* end up licking it off yourself and getting monster hairballs. Which you will then hork up in the hallway, right where I'll step on them first thing in the morning. Really, it's the best thing for both of us. So will you just chill out already and let me brush you without complaining? I think you have another spare cat's worth to go.
Love,
Your Owner #nationalnachosday
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I was hoping that someone could tell me the name of the website that sells boots by the calf size. I can't find the post anymore. I tried to shop for boots yesterday, and I nearly cried :(
Thank you in advance, and I hope the weekend is treating everyone well! #nationalnachosday
11/07/09
Bad enough that it took me this damn long to get through the fear, shame and self-loathing that I had to go through before "being ready" to do this but now...I just feel so damn lost even though I'm in a better place now than I used to be (hello, suicidal) and every time I think about the fact that I'm going to report it, I shit you not, I regress to my 5-year-old state again.
It's not like I'm expecting that after this long he'll get prosecuted or put in jail but, this guilt has been gnawing at me for the past year since I actually admitted to myself that it happened and that it was real thinking about how my fear and silence may have put countless other children in danger. I should have gotten the nerve years ago but...it was so damn hard.
So...just wish me luck, Jezzies. I know I don't post a lot around these yonder parts but there's just something about saying that this is what I'm going through out loud here that gives me an inkling that it will help me, a lot (especially if someone can light the way for me since I really honestly don't know the first thing about how to go about actually doing this).
I have a name, an address and a story to tell and even a suspicion that he may have molested again (just heresay from a friend of my mom's who says one of his grandchildren has taken to acting strangely about pulling down his pants to go potty...like, he won't do it at all to the point of just going in his pants and at this point he is/should be potty trained) but it's taking that first step, which I will I promise.
It just...it's hard. :( #nationalnachosday
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RAINN has good resources - you could start there:
[www.rainn.org] #nationalnachosday
11/07/09
I'm beginning my journey now, guys...scary as all hell but I refuse for the to be this giant secret that keeps eating away at my insides. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend and I'll let y'all know, I'm guessing in another open thread, how it all turns out. I may be a shy lurker but please know that this site, you guys are so AWESOME! #nationalnachosday
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I hope this helps you with the healing process, and please, know that you are so strong! Good luck, and I hope this process is as smooth as it can be. #nationalnachosday
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And sorry to all Jezzies and admin for being such a newb about replying to multiple people in different posts instead of just one huge reply. I didn't think about it until after I'd done it so a big ol' D'Oh and I'll be better about it next time.
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[www.lets-panic.com] #nationalnachosday
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I have this really vivid memory of walking away from the building after finishing my Master's comps. I was thinking, "Wow, my whole life is going to change now." And it did in really major ways!
Congrats on your accomplishments and best wishes for the future.
11/07/09
Under the late-night arrangement covering abortion, Reps. Bart Stupak, Brad Ellsworth and other abortion opponents were promised an opportunity to try to insert tougher restrictions into the legislation during debate on the House floor.
The leadership's hope is that no matter how that vote turns out, Democrats on both sides of the abortion divide will then unite to give the health care bill a majority.
[www.msnbc.msn.com]
I sure as hell care which way that vote turns out.
Stay tuned.
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11/07/09
Anyone else drowning in homework? #nationalnachosday
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In the meantime, I have had to miss class, and I'm in a play that opens next week. Me getting all stressed out over all of this is not helping me get better. But it's hard because I am sick but I can't tell my teachers/director that I have mono because I don't know yet. All I know is that I'm *sick* and that doesn't mean much right now. I have missed 2 days of rehearsals and countless classes. I don't know what to do.
At this point I'm kind of hoping it's mono, because if it isn't, what if it's hepatitis or something? The internet is only making all of this worse, and I STILL don't understand what a spleen does! #nationalnachosday
11/07/09
The spleen is like a filter for broken or defective blood cells and produces antibodies. It's actually a really cool organ. #nationalnachosday
11/07/09
To give you hope, though: Mine was not hepatitis or mono! We never figured out what it was. But I did get better in a little over a week, and then I was fine.
And speaking of Hepatitis, one of the vaccines is elective, so after this is done you can always get that for peace of mind. You probably won't have the vaccine if you haven't been exposed to the virus. #nationalnachosday
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Anyone else still out there? #nationalnachosday
11/07/09
Here's to better days. And extra cheese. On everything. #nationalnachosday
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Obtain a large cookie sheet. Round chips since you want them to lay flat. No heels in the air.
Have everything chopped, sliced, drained and sliced. Start layering. Black beans, scallions, canned and fresh diced tomatoes, black olives and a little garlic. Next apply the extra sharp cheddar and jack cheese. Pour a little melted cheese and milk mixture over top. Finish with more cheese and any leftover stuff. (You spicy tarts can throw in the nasty old hot peppers as needed.)
Place in the oven at like 400 (I have an ancient oven) and bake until the cheese starts browning.
Once out of the oven throw extra scallions and olives on top. Garnish with avocado and sour cream.
Eat and pass out in bliss. If cooking for two you will have leftovers for later in the weekend!
Good night, folks! #nationalnachosday
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Must. Resist. Temptation. To. Make. At. 8 AM. #nationalnachosday