The LIW Small Talk Thread

[sunnyd]

Date: 11/18/2009 6:07:27 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 11/18/2009 6:01:10 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 11/18/2009 5:58:32 PM

Author: ladypirate

I''m 26, so not that old yet! K is 31, though, so he needs to get a move on. Ideally, I''d like to be done having kids by the time he''s 37ish, DEFINITELY by the time he''s 40. My mom had kids late (37 for me and 40 for my sisters), so I''m not too worried about my baby making longevity.


I do have to say, though, that there is a lot of pressure from my parents to wait as long as possible to have kids. It makes the whole wanting kids relatively soon thing pretty depressing because I feel like they won''t even be excited about it--they''ll just be disappointed in me. It''s like my college graduation all over again: something they should be excited about but instead I just end up feeling like a failure.

Well this is just not OK. They should be happy as long as you are happy! I''ll be happy for you whenever you decide to have kids!

Aww, thanks WL.

My parents are normally great--they just have very specific and high expectations. When I graduated college, they were disappointed that I didn''t get magna cum laude (despite graduating with a double major having been on academic overload every semester). When a friend of mine said ''Oh, you must be really proud!'' my mom looked at me and said ''Well, we''ll see once she gets a job.'' It was one of the worst days of my life.

Sorry LP. That''s rough.

 

[Bia]

Date: 11/18/2009 6:20:36 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 11/18/2009 6:07:27 PM

Author: ladypirate

Date: 11/18/2009 6:01:10 PM

Author: winelover23

Date: 11/18/2009 5:58:32 PM


Author: ladypirate


I''m 26, so not that old yet! K is 31, though, so he needs to get a move on. Ideally, I''d like to be done having kids by the time he''s 37ish, DEFINITELY by the time he''s 40. My mom had kids late (37 for me and 40 for my sisters), so I''m not too worried about my baby making longevity.



I do have to say, though, that there is a lot of pressure from my parents to wait as long as possible to have kids. It makes the whole wanting kids relatively soon thing pretty depressing because I feel like they won''t even be excited about it--they''ll just be disappointed in me. It''s like my college graduation all over again: something they should be excited about but instead I just end up feeling like a failure.

Well this is just not OK. They should be happy as long as you are happy! I''ll be happy for you whenever you decide to have kids!

Aww, thanks WL.

My parents are normally great--they just have very specific and high expectations. When I graduated college, they were disappointed that I didn''t get magna cum laude (despite graduating with a double major having been on academic overload every semester). When a friend of mine said ''Oh, you must be really proud!'' my mom looked at me and said ''Well, we''ll see once she gets a job.'' It was one of the worst days of my life.

Sorry LP. That''s rough.

ditto

I imagine the are very proud of you LP - just show it differently than some of the more doting parents.

 

[FrekeChild]

It''s not a huge deal, he''s just getting his wisdom teeth taken out. Unfortunately though, I will be in class while this is going on, and my dad will be out of town, so he''s having to rely on his fam to get him there and take him back home.

This has really been a craptastic week for me. Sinus infection, FI is having surgery, my dad yells at me numerous times for the same thing, I''m starting to stress about the wedding and getting stuff done on time AND school is starting to build momentum. FANTASTIC.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 11/18/2009 7:00:23 PM
Author: FrekeChild
It''s not a huge deal, he''s just getting his wisdom teeth taken out. Unfortunately though, I will be in class while this is going on, and my dad will be out of town, so he''s having to rely on his fam to get him there and take him back home.


This has really been a craptastic week for me. Sinus infection, FI is having surgery, my dad yells at me numerous times for the same thing, I''m starting to stress about the wedding and getting stuff done on time AND school is starting to build momentum. FANTASTIC.

. I am sorry it is all piling up at once. TImes like this I just say "one day at a time..." I know it is hard, but it won''t stay like this for too long.

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 11/18/2009 6:28:45 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 11/18/2009 6:20:36 PM

Author: sunnyd

Date: 11/18/2009 6:07:27 PM


Author: ladypirate

Date: 11/18/2009 6:01:10 PM


Author: winelover23

Date: 11/18/2009 5:58:32 PM



Author: ladypirate



I''m 26, so not that old yet! K is 31, though, so he needs to get a move on. Ideally, I''d like to be done having kids by the time he''s 37ish, DEFINITELY by the time he''s 40. My mom had kids late (37 for me and 40 for my sisters), so I''m not too worried about my baby making longevity.




I do have to say, though, that there is a lot of pressure from my parents to wait as long as possible to have kids. It makes the whole wanting kids relatively soon thing pretty depressing because I feel like they won''t even be excited about it--they''ll just be disappointed in me. It''s like my college graduation all over again: something they should be excited about but instead I just end up feeling like a failure.

Well this is just not OK. They should be happy as long as you are happy! I''ll be happy for you whenever you decide to have kids!

Aww, thanks WL.

My parents are normally great--they just have very specific and high expectations. When I graduated college, they were disappointed that I didn''t get magna cum laude (despite graduating with a double major having been on academic overload every semester). When a friend of mine said ''Oh, you must be really proud!'' my mom looked at me and said ''Well, we''ll see once she gets a job.'' It was one of the worst days of my life.

Sorry LP. That''s rough.

ditto


I imagine the are very proud of you LP - just show it differently than some of the more doting parents.

Aww, thanks guys.

It''s really not that bad--they care a lot. Sometimes they just aren''t the best at expressing it. I know that they are proud (and they tell me so), but I have a bit of a complex about letting them down, especially my mom.

Freke, I''m sorry your week has been so craptastic. The kitty in my lap sends snuggles to you.

 

[Squirrly]

that's all i can say about my lovely new avvie.
oh and yes, i'm positive my squirrel has shinies for you DG, after all he's quite thankful for his existence.
don't worry WL, there's room for tequila in there too

hmm i wonder if FI finished off the patron he got for us when i was there.

sorry, no babies for me since i'm apparently the baby in this thread. i've only been legal to drink for 2 years and 10ish months so i want to enjoy my "adult" time (and hopefully look at least 18 by the time i get knocked up)

i suppose i can babysit.

anyone wanna come reception site hunting with me? i'm in exotic southern indiana. i'll even try on dresses for entertainment.

LP- sorry about your parents having such expectations. i, and my gift bearing squirrel, are very proud of you (and i don't mind having one less person to babysit for in 2011)

Freke- school sucks. you can do it! just think of the booze-tastic celebration waiting for you at the end! and no being sick, that's a party foul

 

[FrekeChild]

I wish I could Squirrly! Just for the dress entertainment though!

 

[Squirrly]

that''d be awesome

too bad you''re not closer to austin. i''m going to be there for new year''s and wedding dresses and booze sounds like a perfect combination. besides i need to find one to wear to the great small-talk polygamous wedding. i should be prepared just incase i end up with a wife or two.

 

[FrekeChild]

LMAO! Seriously!

 

[Squirrly]

will you be my small-talk wedding something blue?

 

[FrekeChild]

Sure! Why not!

 

[Squirrly]

yay! i have the best something blue ever (and it''s guaranteed to be freke-tastic

) now the only problem is picking what blue shoes you''re going to wear out of your collection. or you could use this as an excuse to buy new shoes. after all a wedding like this doesn''t happen very often!
you''ll have to wear lots of blue shinies of course

 

[lilyfoot]

Good morning all!

1 week from now, we will be muching on delicious Thanksgiving food .. mmm

 

[jcarlylew]

Date: 11/19/2009 8:19:47 AM
Author: lilyfoot
Good morning all!

1 week from now, we will be muching on delicious Thanksgiving food .. mmm

YUM!!

Hey Bia and Lt! its been awhile!

how is everyone doing today? i took a belly dancing class yesterday. these hips don''t lie. I cannot dance!

 

[lilyfoot]

Date: 11/19/2009 9:23:19 AM
Author: jcarlylew

Date: 11/19/2009 8:19:47 AM
Author: lilyfoot
Good morning all!

1 week from now, we will be muching on delicious Thanksgiving food .. mmm

YUM!!

Hey Bia and Lt! its been awhile!

how is everyone doing today? i took a belly dancing class yesterday. these hips don''t lie. I cannot dance!

LOL!! Sounds like fun. Did you go with a friend or by yourself?

I''m feeling good today .. the closer to the weekend it gets, the better I feel

 

[Bia]

Date: 11/19/2009 9:23:19 AM
Author: jcarlylew

Date: 11/19/2009 8:19:47 AM
Author: lilyfoot
Good morning all!

1 week from now, we will be muching on delicious Thanksgiving food .. mmm

YUM!!

Hey Bia and Lt! its been awhile!

how is everyone doing today? i took a belly dancing class yesterday. these hips don''t lie. I cannot dance!

hey sweets! I know...busy busy bees over here. you know how that goes!

 

[ladypirate]

So we got our Epics...

 

[princesss]

Morning!

It''s work Thanksgiving today! We even get to wear jeans. Also, I had Greek yogurt and baklava for breakfast. Today is shaping up to be a GREAT day.

 

[winelover23]

Date: 11/19/2009 10:43:26 AM
Author: ladypirate
So we got our Epics...

Hurry hurry post em! I''m too excited I think I''m going to wet myself!

Freke - You''ll get er done honey! One thing at a time!

Squirrly - Mmmmm, patron!

Morning all my lovlies!

 

[ladypirate]

Well, I''ll post the link. These have had minor color corrections done, but nothing else. I want to do a thread in BWW, but I need to figure out which ones to put in there.

http://www.brianleeweddings.com/liz-kris

 

[winelover23]

Date: 11/19/2009 10:51:14 AM
Author: ladypirate
Well, I''ll post the link. These have had minor color corrections done, but nothing else. I want to do a thread in BWW, but I need to figure out which ones to put in there.

http://www.brianleeweddings.com/liz-kris

OMG I''ve only looked at 3 and I love them....switching back to pics....

 

[winelover23]

I LOVE THE ONE OF YOU GUYS SITTING ON THE STEPS....ok back again

 

[Lauren8211]

I just spent 45 straight minutes highlighting stuff.

my eyes....

LP - Only on picture 3 but they''re "OMG" cute!

I love how he''s so tall that he makes you look like a shorty!

 

[ladypirate]

LOL--thanks WL! I tend to hate pictures of myself, so I''m a little biased against them, but I think they came out ok.

 

[winelover23]

Date: 11/19/2009 10:56:51 AM
Author: ladypirate
LOL--thanks WL! I tend to hate pictures of myself, so I''m a little biased against them, but I think they came out ok.

Um, LP you are seriously freaking gorgeous! Your smile is sensational! Seeing your smile makes me smile. I think I''m in love w/ you! You guys are adorable, I truly love all of them!

 

[Squirrly]

morning!

you mean you have epics to shaaaaaaaaaaaare right?

(sorry if this is horribly late in posting but my computer seems to have issues letting me type. freezes the window up for almost a minute)

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 11/19/2009 10:56:51 AM
Author: ladypirate
LOL--thanks WL! I tend to hate pictures of myself, so I''m a little biased against them, but I think they came out ok.

Wow. Really? You look gorgeous!

 

[jcarlylew]

yay LP! i am off to look at the pictures!

Lily - we were testing out a possible instructor for belly dancing classes, so it was just 4 of us. it was fun, but definately needs to be a progressive class, not drop in.

 

[ladypirate]

Aww, thanks you guys--you're going to make me tear up here!

I think everyone has that feeling about themselves, though, you know?

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 11/19/2009 11:01:06 AM
Author: ladypirate
Aww, thanks you guys--you''re going to make me tear up here!

I think everyone has that feeling about themselves, though, you know?

Yeah, I know. I''m just surprised. I thought girls who were *actually* pretty didn''t have that insecurity.

Yeah. You look gorgeous. I''ve always thought you were very pretty!