Northern California Nesties
Passanie
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Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Dear __________ Thursday.
Let's get this board moving today.
My favorite place on earth: The Amargosa Valley.
Re: Dear __________ Thursday.
I have one for ya!
Dear MIL, FIL, BIL and SIL:
So SIL, your 40th bday is next week. Congrats. Apprently there have been email exchanges btwn FIL, BIL and SIL since JANUARY 31ST on your bday. Hey guys, thanks for keeping us in the loop. Did you notice that MAYBE to include us in the email exchanges????
Well, you decided to make the plans for THIS Saturday. That does not work for either of us. I already committed to helping my sister out with my niece on Friday and Saturday. Brian is going on a day long trip with some gold prospecting friends. We can not change (and will not) our plans.
So why didn't you even tell us via email or call us? Its not like we have not seen you in forever. Let's see here, we saw MIL & FIL for my bday on February 5th and there was NO mention of SIL's bday.
My MIL called me ON my birthday and we discussed birthdays in general and no mention of that. My SIL emailed on something else and NO mention of it. I looked at the email chain and FIL said he would contact us about the plans. That was on February 8th. And you wonder why we rarely make an effort to see you guys?!?! Maybe b/c of this stuff you pull?
I am pissed beyond words right now and the fact that WE always make the effort to organize every god damn mother fvckin holiday and every other bday but you do not have decency to contact us about SIL's bday.
My husband, your son, your brother is so beyond pissed he was yelling on the phone. Why would you do something like this? And do not give me the excuse of "we forgot" that is bullsh!t. Do not be surprised if we do not show up for Easter, Mother's Day or heck we even tell you that we are having a kid!!!
I have two today!
Dear Boss,
Please notice all the work I've been doing while you've been out the last 3 days. I know you are legitamately sick, but I'm hoping you come back and see that I've done more than my share. Remember this when it comes time for my review, raise, and when I ask you for more hours. Thank you!
Sincerely, Wants to Move Up in the Company Quickly
Dear SIL,
I don't care how you feel about me, but if you don't come to your brother's birthday party I will most likely never speak to you willingly again. Get a grip!
Sincerely, I'm not Messing Around
Dear IRS,
With what you decided we owe you, we could have taken that trip to Hawaii DH and I have been talking about for two years. Or we could have bought two boats, a TV and some new bedroom furniture.
So thanks for that.
--Someone who is tired of getting bad news in spring
Dear DH,
Yes, I am mad at you, and yes, it's unfair. I told you, though, that we might not be able to write off all those business expenses; and that you shouldn't claim any allowances on your W4. You insisted that it was going to be fine. Guess what? It's not. I know it was partly bad advice and partly undiagnosed mental illness, but still.
Who is stuck paying for it?
-- me
Dear self,
I know the tax news was a blow, but you've been dealt worse. The blessing is that you can afford it, even though you don't want to. Buying a home may be put off for another year or two, but when you do, you'll be doing it right ... with no debt, a big down payment and an emergency fund.
Everything is going to be OK.
-- me
Dear Body,
Please stop being crazy. Yesterday, we had a good day--so let's keep up the good work! But let's not forget the Monday night spaz out...
P.S. If we could also organize a meetup between eggs and sperm this month, that would also be great. Thanx!
Hugs and Kisses,
Your Hormonal Self
Dear Baby Scarlett-
Please PLEASE stop jumping up and down on mommy's bladder. I know you think it's fun times, but my bladder is not a jumpy house. We'll save that for your birthday. I love you.
Love, Mommy
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Dear Rain-
If you could take a break Saturday, I'd really appreciate it beyond words. Thanks.
Sincerely, Me
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Dear Body-
I know you're sore, can't move much and now this starting-to-waddle stuff is getting kind of frustrating, but keep holding on. Only a few more weeks and then we'll get back to full-function.
Love, Myself
Dear Weather,
I LOVE YOU!! I was able to go out for lunch today without my big winter coat. Finally. Please hang out for a while, mkay? I'm ready to thaw out.
Dear Friends who complain about getting screwed on taxes (no this is not directed at anyone on the board...but an IRL friend)
If you and your H both claim married and 1000 dependents, you can expect to owe at the end of the year, it shouldn't come as any big shock to you that you owe. I get that it sucks to have to pay the IRS, but you could have done things to lessen what you owe or get a refund...but you chose not to. I don't have sympathy for you.
Signed,
Your poor on a month to month basis friend because I claim single and zero so I won't have to owe....
Dear Food Coma-
Please go away. I am falling asleep at my desk.
-Full belly
Dear gas prices.
Please stop going up. I really don't want to pay $50 for a tank of gas (I know that's probably less than what some of you ladies pay but still!). I make substitute teacher pay and work 30 minutes away so if you could start going down that would be great. Thank you.
Dear Wicked National Tour,
I'm so freaking excited you're coming to Fresno and I can't wait to see Wicked! I bought tickets and I'm anxiously waiting your arrival. It will be awesome!
dear people who run to their car in the rain:
really? it's not like you're going to melt. get a grip and walk.
-someone who sits by a window
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dear subway employee,
would it have hurt your heart to have actually handed me my sandwich instead of having me reach over the whole entire counter for it? i know... you're talking to your coworker..... i'll get it.
-- thanks.
Dear Mortgage Lender,
When you know you are going to need something can you just tell me everything all at once and not ask me for different document every time we talk or you email me.
Thanks, An overwhelmed and feeling like she is in over her head almost home owner.
Dear House,
I really love you. I really hope we are making the right decision. I'm scared but I know this will all work out.
Love Me.
Dear Grade Gods,
Thank you for letting me get a B+ on that insanely hard test. Now please let me get a B+ on last Tuesday's test and I will owe you forever.
Signed,
A Desperate Grad Student
Tea Time for Lulu