The LIW Small Talk Thread

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:49:08 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:46:30 PM
Author: Bia
it was the marriage part. that changed everything.

I'm still in the 'oh crap' phase

I wish I was still there.

I'm not ready for a baby yet, but very much want one.

Must. Get. Puppy.

I wholeheartedly agree with this elley. A dog might give you that extra something that's missing right now. Puppies are very much like babies in their helplessness - cats are always on point!

I would so love for you to get a dog. They are so wonderful and loving and adorable and furry and cuddly and funny and I love their doggy breath! I know how much you love your cats, so what's adding one more to the family?

One of the greatest experiences of my life was having Sophie as a puppy. She has enriched my life beyond measure.

eta: don't you love my spastic posts? jeez...I need to take a writing course pronto!

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:52:41 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:51:31 PM

Author: TheBigT

Elledizzle, have you ever been to a coffee place in AA called Sweetwaters?



Yeah, I don''t think I''m responsible enough for a child, since I can barely take care of myself - I''ve just suddenly grown a biological clock, at age 30.

Yes... I have. Why do you ask?

I have a friend in grad school at Michigan, and more often than not her FB status has something to do with Sweetwaters. It sounds like it must be a wonderful place...

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:54:25 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:49:08 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:46:30 PM
Author: Bia
it was the marriage part. that changed everything.

I''m still in the ''oh crap'' phase

I wish I was still there.

I''m not ready for a baby yet, but very much want one.

Must. Get. Puppy.

I wholeheartedly agree with this elley. A dog might give you that extra something that''s missing right now. Puppies are very much like babies in their helplessness - cats are always on point!

I would so love for you to get a dog. They are so wonderful and loving and adorable and furry and cuddly and funny and I love their doggy breath! I know how much you love your cats, so what''s adding one more to the family?

One of the greatest experiences of my life was having Sophie as a puppy. She has enriched my life beyond measure.

eta: don''t you love my spastic posts? jeez...I need to take a writing course pronto!

B I''ve been dying for a puppy for years now. I actually cry when I see them because I want one so badly.

And, yes normally cats are on point... except one of mine.

He has SEVERE self esteem issues (not kidding) and needs constant encouragement or he gets anxiety. What... the hell?

I
I can''t wait to have one, but we aren''t getting one until we buy a house. Fingers crossed for next summer!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:54:28 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 12/16/2009 12:52:41 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:51:31 PM

Author: TheBigT

Elledizzle, have you ever been to a coffee place in AA called Sweetwaters?



Yeah, I don''t think I''m responsible enough for a child, since I can barely take care of myself - I''ve just suddenly grown a biological clock, at age 30.

Yes... I have. Why do you ask?

I have a friend in grad school at Michigan, and more often than not her FB status has something to do with Sweetwaters. It sounds like it must be a wonderful place...

It''s pretty good. I''m not a regular coffee drinker, but on the few occassions I''ve had coffee there it was good.

I just dont think (and neither does J) that Sbux has *good* coffee. Sure when you have a pimped out latte with tons of sugar, its good, but really the coffee itself is not that good. The sweetwater baristas know their stuff, so the coffee is definitely more consistent.

Sweetwaters is local (which ann arbor people live for) and really good coffee. The atmosphere is nice, and they have free WiFi.

 

[CNOS128]

I want a puppy desperately!
DH said I can have one as soon as I''m ready to take care of it all by myself (in other words, he doesn''t want to have to pick up its poop), and if it''s a non-shedding breed.

 

[fieryred33143]

HH-are you on the nest? I thought I "bumped" into someone that looked like you over there.

 

[ladypirate]

I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

 

[CNOS128]

AWw. Puppy!

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:57:03 PM
Author: elledizzy5

B I''ve been dying for a puppy for years now. I actually cry when I see them because I want one so badly.

And, yes normally cats are on point... except one of mine.

He has SEVERE self esteem issues (not kidding) and needs constant encouragement or he gets anxiety. What... the hell?

I <3 all of your posts, B!

I can''t wait to have one, but we aren''t getting one until we buy a house. Fingers crossed for next summer!

awwwwww. he must be so loving though

*fingers crossed*

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:45:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:44:36 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:41:01 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:40:39 PM
Author: Squirrly
my shinies came!!!!!

Woohoo!

i have what are supposedly real as live as an inanimate object can be colorful shinies!
i should''ve never looked at gemstones on ebay. they all seemed so inexpensive too....
obviously that meant i could get too many.

What''d you get, squirrly?

i supposedly have a 17.81 london blue topaz (it''s pretty but going off the color alone if it is naturally a topaz, they did something to the color. that can''t be natural. still pretty though) they call it octagonal but it looks like an emrald cut to me

a 15.98 flourite that''s green sometimes and blue others. has a pretty big inclusion, but it changes colors and that''s all i need

it''s round

a 2.19 twilight topaz (i know it''s treated but it''s pretty!) round

8.59 mystic blue quartz (which i believe translates to cheap dyed stone with really cool cut) oval

1.26 green apatite (love the color!) round

10 little .164 violet iolites marquises

5.72 swiss blue topaz cushion

and my favorite, and i don''t even crea if it''s really colored glass, the color is gorgeous!
12.83 trillion london blue topaz (seems to be the color i normally see of pictures of that stone)

no more finding auctions of pretty things under $10 for me.
but they''re shiiiiiiiiiiiiiny

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:03:14 PM
Author: ladypirate
I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

Thats what we''re getting!

 

[ladypirate]

Fiery, I love your signature!

Granted, we don''t have kids and I still leave cookies and milk out for Santa. Yes, I am a total nerd.

Last night I asked Kris if Santa was bringing me anything for Christmas and he was like "Well, since you''re the only one in the house who actually BELIEVES in Santa, I sure as hell hope so!"

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 12/16/2009 12:54:25 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:49:08 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:46:30 PM
Author: Bia
it was the marriage part. that changed everything.

I''m still in the ''oh crap'' phase

I wish I was still there.

I''m not ready for a baby yet, but very much want one.

Must. Get. Puppy.

I wholeheartedly agree with this elley. A dog might give you that extra something that''s missing right now. Puppies are very much like babies in their helplessness - cats are always on point!

I would so love for you to get a dog. They are so wonderful and loving and adorable and furry and cuddly and funny and I love their doggy breath! I know how much you love your cats, so what''s adding one more to the family?

One of the greatest experiences of my life was having Sophie as a puppy. She has enriched my life beyond measure.

eta: don''t you love my spastic posts? jeez...I need to take a writing course pronto!

I second this wholeheartedly!

It is so wonderful to get home to my excited puppy (well he''s 3 1/2 but thinks he''s still a puppy!) at the end of the day. He really makes my day even after a very crappy one! Sometimes he''ll just jump on my lap or on my stomach when I''m laying down and just lay there waiting for me to pet him!

He really is my baby!

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:03:14 PM

Author: ladypirate

I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

Thats what we''re getting!

!!!

It''s our favorite type of dog. Seriously--Kris isn''t even a dog person and he STILL wants a Golden. We watched Marley and Me a few weeks ago and we were both crying and then he started talking about wanting a dog, which had NEVER happened before.

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:05:24 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 12/16/2009 12:54:25 PM

Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:49:08 PM

Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:46:30 PM

Author: Bia

it was the marriage part. that changed everything.


I''m still in the ''oh crap'' phase

I wish I was still there.


I''m not ready for a baby yet, but very much want one.


Must. Get. Puppy.

I wholeheartedly agree with this elley. A dog might give you that extra something that''s missing right now. Puppies are very much like babies in their helplessness - cats are always on point!


I would so love for you to get a dog. They are so wonderful and loving and adorable and furry and cuddly and funny and I love their doggy breath! I know how much you love your cats, so what''s adding one more to the family?


One of the greatest experiences of my life was having Sophie as a puppy. She has enriched my life beyond measure.


eta: don''t you love my spastic posts? jeez...I need to take a writing course pronto!

I second this wholeheartedly!


It is so wonderful to get home to my excited puppy (well he''s 3 1/2 but thinks he''s still a puppy!) at the end of the day. He really makes my day even after a very crappy one! Sometimes he''ll just jump on my lap or on my stomach when I''m laying down and just lay there waiting for me to pet him!

He really is my baby!

LOL--that sounds like our cat!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:16 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:57:03 PM
Author: elledizzy5

B I''ve been dying for a puppy for years now. I actually cry when I see them because I want one so badly.

And, yes normally cats are on point... except one of mine.

He has SEVERE self esteem issues (not kidding) and needs constant encouragement or he gets anxiety. What... the hell?

I <3 all of your posts, B!

I can''t wait to have one, but we aren''t getting one until we buy a house. Fingers crossed for next summer!

awwwwww. he must be so loving though

*fingers crossed*

He is. He wants nothing but your love and approval.

He follows me everywhere and lays with me 24/7.

He doesnt have enough self esteem to jump.

You have to talk to him in a high pitched voice and say "C''mon! C''mon! you can do it!" and then he "fake jumps" a few times before he actually jumps. He focuses really hard and licks his lips while he''s trying to get up the courage. I should video tape it.

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:05:42 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:03:14 PM

Author: ladypirate

I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

Thats what we''re getting!

!!!

It''s our favorite type of dog. Seriously--Kris isn''t even a dog person and he STILL wants a Golden. We watched Marley and Me a few weeks ago and we were both crying and then he started talking about wanting a dog, which had NEVER happened before.

Ohhh my gosh I just watched that last week! I cried like a baby. SOBBING.

Goldens are awesome. We almost considered a lab, but they''re a lot more high strung. I want a calmer dog around for when we have kids.

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:01:11 PM
Author: TheBigT
I want a puppy desperately!
DH said I can have one as soon as I''m ready to take care of it all by myself (in other words, he doesn''t want to have to pick up its poop), and if it''s a non-shedding breed.

is he not a dog person?

I have shih tzu mix (I posted a pic of her in Hangout) and she doesn''t shed at all. Plus we have a wizdog that lets her go inside when we aren''t home to take her out - no fuss and very clean. She''s only 9 lbs so its very easy to keep up with her.

You and Elle would make great doggie mamas!

 

[TooPatient]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:17 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:45:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:44:36 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:41:01 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:40:39 PM
Author: Squirrly
my shinies came!!!!!

Woohoo!

i have what are supposedly real as live as an inanimate object can be colorful shinies!
i should''ve never looked at gemstones on ebay. they all seemed so inexpensive too....
obviously that meant i could get too many.

What''d you get, squirrly?

i supposedly have a 17.81 london blue topaz (it''s pretty but going off the color alone if it is naturally a topaz, they did something to the color. that can''t be natural. still pretty though) they call it octagonal but it looks like an emrald cut to me

a 15.98 flourite that''s green sometimes and blue others. has a pretty big inclusion, but it changes colors and that''s all i need

it''s round

a 2.19 twilight topaz (i know it''s treated but it''s pretty!) round

8.59 mystic blue quartz (which i believe translates to cheap dyed stone with really cool cut) oval

1.26 green apatite (love the color!) round

10 little .164 violet iolites marquises

5.72 swiss blue topaz cushion

and my favorite, and i don''t even crea if it''s really colored glass, the color is gorgeous!
12.83 trillion london blue topaz (seems to be the color i normally see of pictures of that stone)

no more finding auctions of pretty things under $10 for me.
but they''re shiiiiiiiiiiiiiny

OOOOooooooooooooo!

Pictures?

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:17 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:45:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:44:36 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:41:01 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:40:39 PM
Author: Squirrly
my shinies came!!!!!

Woohoo!

i have what are supposedly real as live as an inanimate object can be colorful shinies!
i should''ve never looked at gemstones on ebay. they all seemed so inexpensive too....
obviously that meant i could get too many.

What''d you get, squirrly?

i supposedly have a 17.81 london blue topaz (it''s pretty but going off the color alone if it is naturally a topaz, they did something to the color. that can''t be natural. still pretty though) they call it octagonal but it looks like an emrald cut to me

a 15.98 flourite that''s green sometimes and blue others. has a pretty big inclusion, but it changes colors and that''s all i need

it''s round

a 2.19 twilight topaz (i know it''s treated but it''s pretty!) round

8.59 mystic blue quartz (which i believe translates to cheap dyed stone with really cool cut) oval

1.26 green apatite (love the color!) round

10 little .164 violet iolites marquises

5.72 swiss blue topaz cushion

and my favorite, and i don''t even crea if it''s really colored glass, the color is gorgeous!
12.83 trillion london blue topaz (seems to be the color i normally see of pictures of that stone)

no more finding auctions of pretty things under $10 for me.
but they''re shiiiiiiiiiiiiiny

Pictures, m''dear!

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:05:42 PM
Author: ladypirate

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:03:14 PM

Author: ladypirate

I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

Thats what we''re getting!

!!!

It''s our favorite type of dog. Seriously--Kris isn''t even a dog person and he STILL wants a Golden. We watched Marley and Me a few weeks ago and we were both crying and then he started talking about wanting a dog, which had NEVER happened before.

cutest puppies ever are GR!!! I love them but they shed like craaaaaaaaaaazy and for me (I''m slightly allergic to dog hair) that would not be good.

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:06:35 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:16 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:57:03 PM
Author: elledizzy5

B I''ve been dying for a puppy for years now. I actually cry when I see them because I want one so badly.

And, yes normally cats are on point... except one of mine.

He has SEVERE self esteem issues (not kidding) and needs constant encouragement or he gets anxiety. What... the hell?

I <3 all of your posts, B!

I can''t wait to have one, but we aren''t getting one until we buy a house. Fingers crossed for next summer!

awwwwww. he must be so loving though

*fingers crossed*

He is. He wants nothing but your love and approval.

He follows me everywhere and lays with me 24/7.

He doesnt have enough self esteem to jump.

You have to talk to him in a high pitched voice and say ''C''mon! C''mon! you can do it!'' and then he ''fake jumps'' a few times before he actually jumps. He focuses really hard and licks his lips while he''s trying to get up the courage. I should video tape it.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. i love him already!

 

[Lauren8211]

I don''t even notice shedding anymore because of the cats.

If an outfit does not have cat hair on it, it is not complete.

 

[ladypirate]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:10:15 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 1:05:42 PM

Author: ladypirate

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:19 PM

Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:03:14 PM


Author: ladypirate


I want a puppy, but K says not until we have a big yard and more space. Which is good because if we got a dog, we would want a big dog like a Golden Retriever. But I still want one.

Thats what we''re getting!

!!!


It''s our favorite type of dog. Seriously--Kris isn''t even a dog person and he STILL wants a Golden. We watched Marley and Me a few weeks ago and we were both crying and then he started talking about wanting a dog, which had NEVER happened before.

cutest puppies ever are GR!!! I love them but they shed like craaaaaaaaaaazy and for me (I''m slightly allergic to dog hair) that would not be good.

Yeah, and they are big dogs. It wouldn''t be such an issue if we had more space, but we''re only on a 5,000 SF lot and that''s not a ton of space.

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:08:35 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 1:01:11 PM
Author: TheBigT
I want a puppy desperately!
DH said I can have one as soon as I''m ready to take care of it all by myself (in other words, he doesn''t want to have to pick up its poop), and if it''s a non-shedding breed.

is he not a dog person?

I have shih tzu mix (I posted a pic of her in Hangout) and she doesn''t shed at all. Plus we have a wizdog that lets her go inside when we aren''t home to take her out - no fuss and very clean. She''s only 9 lbs so its very easy to keep up with her.

You and Elle would make great doggie mamas!

Ooh that wizdog is great! Might have to get it. I usually just leave wee wee pads down for my dog when we''re not home.

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:10:53 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 1:06:35 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:16 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 12:57:03 PM
Author: elledizzy5

B I''ve been dying for a puppy for years now. I actually cry when I see them because I want one so badly.

And, yes normally cats are on point... except one of mine.

He has SEVERE self esteem issues (not kidding) and needs constant encouragement or he gets anxiety. What... the hell?

I <3 all of your posts, B!

I can''t wait to have one, but we aren''t getting one until we buy a house. Fingers crossed for next summer!

awwwwww. he must be so loving though

*fingers crossed*

He is. He wants nothing but your love and approval.

He follows me everywhere and lays with me 24/7.

He doesnt have enough self esteem to jump.

You have to talk to him in a high pitched voice and say ''C''mon! C''mon! you can do it!'' and then he ''fake jumps'' a few times before he actually jumps. He focuses really hard and licks his lips while he''s trying to get up the courage. I should video tape it.

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. i love him already!

He''s a big (BIG), pathetic, idiot.

But we love him.

 

[fieryred33143]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:31 PM
Author: ladypirate
Fiery, I love your signature!

Granted, we don''t have kids and I still leave cookies and milk out for Santa. Yes, I am a total nerd.

Last night I asked Kris if Santa was bringing me anything for Christmas and he was like ''Well, since you''re the only one in the house who actually BELIEVES in Santa, I sure as hell hope so!''

Aww that''s cute

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:08:45 PM
Author: TooPatient

Date: 12/16/2009 1:04:17 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:45:19 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:44:36 PM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 12/16/2009 12:41:01 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 12/16/2009 12:40:39 PM
Author: Squirrly
my shinies came!!!!!

Woohoo!

i have what are supposedly real as live as an inanimate object can be colorful shinies!
i should''ve never looked at gemstones on ebay. they all seemed so inexpensive too....
obviously that meant i could get too many.

What''d you get, squirrly?

i supposedly have a 17.81 london blue topaz (it''s pretty but going off the color alone if it is naturally a topaz, they did something to the color. that can''t be natural. still pretty though) they call it octagonal but it looks like an emrald cut to me

a 15.98 flourite that''s green sometimes and blue others. has a pretty big inclusion, but it changes colors and that''s all i need

it''s round

a 2.19 twilight topaz (i know it''s treated but it''s pretty!) round

8.59 mystic blue quartz (which i believe translates to cheap dyed stone with really cool cut) oval

1.26 green apatite (love the color!) round

10 little .164 violet iolites marquises

5.72 swiss blue topaz cushion

and my favorite, and i don''t even crea if it''s really colored glass, the color is gorgeous!
12.83 trillion london blue topaz (seems to be the color i normally see of pictures of that stone)

no more finding auctions of pretty things under $10 for me.
but they''re shiiiiiiiiiiiiiny

OOOOooooooooooooo!

Pictures?

i will attempt to take some tonight when i get back from work, my camera''s batteries conveniently needed charging

i have no clue what i''m going to do with them. except the trillion. i''m going to pet it and mutter ''my precious'' over and over.

i thought it''d be small enough for a cocktail ring thingy or whatever those are called, but it happens to be as wide as my finge and about a third of the length of that first joint so i guess it''ll have to be a pendant eventually.

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/16/2009 1:11:33 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 12/16/2009 1:08:35 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 12/16/2009 1:01:11 PM
Author: TheBigT
I want a puppy desperately!
DH said I can have one as soon as I''m ready to take care of it all by myself (in other words, he doesn''t want to have to pick up its poop), and if it''s a non-shedding breed.

is he not a dog person?

I have shih tzu mix (I posted a pic of her in Hangout) and she doesn''t shed at all. Plus we have a wizdog that lets her go inside when we aren''t home to take her out - no fuss and very clean. She''s only 9 lbs so its very easy to keep up with her.

You and Elle would make great doggie mamas!

Ooh that wizdog is great! Might have to get it. I usually just leave wee wee pads down for my dog when we''re not home.

it is great. Sophie was always really good about this anyway. Once she figured out that she could go in the bathroom, in the same spot, we never had a problem. Shes welcome at anyones house because we stash weewee pads at everyone''s house (lol). Put them in any bathroom, show her where the bathroom is and that its down for her, and she knows to go there. She''s a genius, I tell you!

 

[winelover23]

Puppies are so much work. I''d rather have another baby.