FRIDAY CONFESSIONS

MrsJenE · November 2014

MrsJenE · November 2014

Here’s my confession:

That catcalling video that went viral annoys me. Some of it pissed me off because I can relate to having guys say to me, “Smile!” WHY DO I NEED TO SMILE FOR YOUR BENEFIT?!?!? I DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU!

HOWEVER....

Yes, some of that activity was clearly catcalling, but when did having a man say to you, “Have a nice day,” become a bad thing? THAT IS NOT A CATCALL. I've had guys say that to me in the street and I just respond with, “You too.” In my opinion, that doesn't become a catcall unless you know what the intention is. If they’re telling you to have a nice day in hopes of getting a response that will prompt a conversation, that’s one thing. If someone is just trying to be a nice person, why should we hold that against them? Most times, when I respond, “You too,” it ends there. There’s maybe been a couple of times where it tried to go beyond that, but I’m not going to judge every guy who is friendly as someone who is trying to get in a woman’s pants. What if this guy just won the lottery and is in a great mood?!? That part of the video annoys me.

:::hands in feminist card:::

booneybear · November 2014

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Lauren620 · November 2014

I am not interested at all in the Paper Towns movie. I'm actually considering unfollowing John Green on twitter because of it.

MrsJenE · November 2014

Lauren620 said:

I am not interested at all in the Paper Towns movie. I'm actually considering unfollowing John Green on twitter because of it.

I'm over him.

packfan20 · November 2014

MrsJenE said:

Love this. The text I got from my dad after he voted: "Voted. Didn't get a sticker. What was the point????" (Joking, of course.)

SnShne322 · November 2014

They never have stickers in my town. All we have is crotchety old ladies barking at you to keep in line.

I kind of want to be one of them. GET OFF MY LAWN.

AshleyT121 · November 2014

booneybear said:

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Me too!

I have a picture of the PERFECT pair.... in my head. Now if I could just find them IRL.

RevJen · November 2014

AshleyT121 said:

booneybear said:

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Me too!

I have a picture of the PERFECT pair.... in my head. Now if I could just find them IRL.

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

AshleyT121 · November 2014

RevJen said:

AshleyT121 said:

booneybear said:

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Me too!

I have a picture of the PERFECT pair.... in my head. Now if I could just find them IRL.

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

Etsy!

Young_Love · November 2014

Lauren620 said:

I am not interested at all in the Paper Towns movie. I'm actually considering unfollowing John Green on twitter because of it.

Same.

I don't know if he's become smug or I've become jaded or some combo of both of these, but I am so done.

SnShne322 · November 2014

RevJen said:

AshleyT121 said:

booneybear said:

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Me too!

I have a picture of the PERFECT pair.... in my head. Now if I could just find them IRL.

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

I hear you. I already have a large purse, but for work I'd love something I can put a hardcover, my lunch, odds and ends and my purse contents. But it would get beat to shit and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars.

abs05 · November 2014

I've never like John Green and never got the hype. Am I ahead of the curve for once?!

My DH is sick. I should have sympathy but I don't. Go get your allergy shots like suggested and then maybe I will! So instead I'm mad at him. Super mature.

RevJen · November 2014

Young_Love said:

Lauren620 said:

I am not interested at all in the Paper Towns movie. I'm actually considering unfollowing John Green on twitter because of it.

Same.

I don't know if he's become smug or I've become jaded or some combo of both of these, but I am so done.

I don't think I knew Paper Towns was becoming a movie. I haven't read it and I don't really follow him anywhere unless it's something you guys post. I loved TFIOS but it's really the only thing I've read by him.

SnShne322 · November 2014

I started following John Green on Instagram a year or two ago. I realize that celebrities get a lot of likes fast, but it's started to annoy me when I see he has like 27000 likes in 2 MINUTES. Dude. I think I'm off the John Green train too.

pinkybooklover09 · November 2014

MrsJenE said:

Here’s my confession:

That catcalling video that went viral annoys me. Some of it pissed me off because I can relate to having guys say to me, “Smile!” WHY DO I NEED TO SMILE FOR YOUR BENEFIT?!?!? I DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU!

HOWEVER....

Yes, some of that activity was clearly catcalling, but when did having a man say to you, “Have a nice day,” become a bad thing? THAT IS NOT A CATCALL. I've had guys say that to me in the street and I just respond with, “You too.” In my opinion, that doesn't become a catcall unless you know what the intention is. If they’re telling you to have a nice day in hopes of getting a response that will prompt a conversation, that’s one thing. If someone is just trying to be a nice person, why should we hold that against them? Most times, when I respond, “You too,” it ends there. There’s maybe been a couple of times where it tried to go beyond that, but I’m not going to judge every guy who is friendly as someone who is trying to get in a woman’s pants. What if this guy just won the lottery and is in a great mood?!? That part of the video annoys me.

:::hands in feminist card:::

I totally get this. Sometimes the internet takes a thing and beats it to literal death so that the whole point gets lost. I really feel like that was the case with this video.

pinkybooklover09 · November 2014

My confession is that I've really begun to hate November/Nanowrimo.

myJunegirls · November 2014

I shaved my legs for the first time in 2 weeks this morning. It took forever HAHAHAHA

I love that my husband has hands like tough leather due to his job as he never notices when I don't shave. BAM!

And I love winter with boots and long skirts.... no need to shave!

#grizzlywoman

packfan20 · November 2014

SnShne322 said:

RevJen said:

AshleyT121 said:

booneybear said:

I think I am just going to ignore my work and just shop the internet for boots all day long.

Me too!

I have a picture of the PERFECT pair.... in my head. Now if I could just find them IRL.

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

I hear you. I already have a large purse, but for work I'd love something I can put a hardcover, my lunch, odds and ends and my purse contents. But it would get beat to shit and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars.

I had the PERFECT bag for this when I was working. Dump everything in on my way out the door. I got it at Disney World. It was just gray with a silver Mickey bangle on the handle. It was one of those, "Spend XXXX and get this bag for $20." Best $20 ever.

jennbean79 · November 2014

SnShne322 said:

RevJen said:

AshleyT121 said:

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

I hear you. I already have a large purse, but for work I'd love something I can put a hardcover, my lunch, odds and ends and my purse contents. But it would get beat to shit and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars.

I don't know if you're looking for something fancier than this, but I have this tote bag in medium, and I use it to carry my lunch, umbrella, shoes, bills, etc.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/37037?feat=677-GN1&page=boat-and-tote-bag-zip-top

SnShne322 · November 2014

jennbean79 said:

SnShne322 said:

RevJen said:

AshleyT121 said:

I feel that way about a tote bag that I've been looking for. I don't want to pay a ton of money but I want something that I can throw my wallet, shoes, umbrella, the occasional lunch and other sundry items into and carry into work. With a top zipper.

I hear you. I already have a large purse, but for work I'd love something I can put a hardcover, my lunch, odds and ends and my purse contents. But it would get beat to shit and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars.

I don't know if you're looking for something fancier than this, but I have this tote bag in medium, and I use it to carry my lunch, umbrella, shoes, bills, etc.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/37037?feat=677-GN1&page=boat-and-tote-bag-zip-top

How did I forget about LL Bean! I love their return policy. Thanks!

Lauren620 · November 2014

I saw a picture of Leonardo DiCaprio with a beard on facebook. Is this current or am I behind on Leo's facial hair? I don't like it.

RhymeReason · November 2014

I like John Green's Mental Floss videos but that's about it

Menrandes · November 2014

**boring confession**
I had popcorn for dinner last night.

wife2james · November 2014

My confession is that I have never even read a John Green book. Have I missed the party?

sassypants527 · November 2014

Lauren620 said:

I saw a picture of Leonardo DiCaprio with a beard on facebook. Is this current or am I behind on Leo's facial hair? I don't like it.

First time I saw him looking like this:

I immediately was reminded of this:

And then I did this:

Lauren620 · November 2014

wife2james said:
My confession is that I have never even read a John Green book. Have I missed the party?

I still love his books, well I didn't love Paper Towns, but I think they are definitely worth reading.

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