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[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Taking an afternoon breather from reunion "festivities"... my best friend and I showed up 2 hours late. All the bee-yatches were there, just as yeucccch as 20 years ago. One of them looked me up and down like I was covered in scales and then turned away. Some of the snots were fine, we all chatted very nicely like good girls and boys (although only 2 of the boys turned up). Now Jes (the best friend) is coming back to pick me up in a couple hours and we are going to drink the pain away.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

oh man; those things can be gruelling

I hope you just burst out laughing when she looked you up and down; that's one of the rudest things ever, and SO immature! has she not grown up at all??

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

oh man; those things can be gruelling

I hope you just burst out laughing when she looked you up and down; that's one of the rudest things ever, and SO immature! has she not grown up at all??

Nope, ugly as ever! It's funny -- I saw her in Paris nearly 3 years ago, when she and I happened to both be in town and we met up with a mutual friend who was then living there. We went out for a drink; I asked Snotty Pants what she had been up to since college, when I had last seen her. She told me about how, after grad school, she had been living in Paris for 4 years, and how wonderful living abroad was, and I had a feeling she was trying to impress me with how fancy and glamorous she was. Then Amy, the mutual friend, said, "Oh Snotty Pants, that's nothing! Meags has been in London for nearly a decade! And she's got a great big job and she's getting divorced and is dating all these guys (I was at that point) and it makes our lives in Paris seem dull!" (Amy has never picked up on the subtle social clues very well...)

Snotty Pants gave me the up and down look, and said, "Well, I suppose London's nice. But I never would have thought you were the type to have a lot of guys at once. How...interesting."

B!TCH

Edited to add: ooooh, my pal's coming over to pick me up to take me out for some industrial-sized drinkin'. Yay!

Edited May 10, 2008 by elmcitymaven

[Jeraly 4]

LMAO - oh but not picking up on subtle social clues can be perfect in situations like that!!

I don't know what is worse though - people who continue to be b!tchy or people wo pretend to be really nice so they can gossip behind your back later...

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

I grew up in a really small town in Ireland. Everytime I go home is like that, Christmas is a bumper reunion, everyone you remember from school - national school and secondary school (they're the same people) from my year, but also the ones above and below. And the worst part about it, is that they pretty much already know what you're doing before they ask!

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

g'morning everyone.

[*julez* 124]

Where is everyone???

Great story maven! I am both looking forward to and dreading my reunion this Saturday!

Poiteen, sorry to hear about your situation. I support the effort to not give money. The nerve of some people. Sheesh!

[*julez* 124]

Seriously. Where is everyone? Tumbleweeds do not make good company!

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

I was in the park, I'm back now though

[*julez* 124]

Yay!! Welcome back Poiteen! Hope you had a lovely time in the park.

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

yup, I did

The Dad-Money situation is looking better. We had a long talk, my OH had misjudged how much money we really had to spare, I had to lay out what we have and he saw how significant it was, and why I would be upset at the amount.

Also as an explanation as to why his dad was looking for was so much money; well in the sad tradition of many immigrants, his Dad has spent his whole life sending money back to his home village in Nigeria. He doesn't feel that he can go to his village without having money for everyone, and take care of everything burial etc. Also I didn't mention that his father has recently been through a divorce and prostate cancer, leaving his financial situation less than rosy. In short, my OH has offered to pay for his plane fare (which I am happy to do for him) but not the bribes (as he put it). My OH has come to see it as a moment to ensure that he doesn't take up his fathers mantle, he doesn't want them looking for money from him in the future. He doesn't even know his family there.

I really want to thank you guys on VJ for giving your help and advice on this. I don't know who I could have turned to in my 'real life' with this. It's a pretty delicate matter, and it really helps to know what others think.

[no name 1]

Since he works for Disney, and their head office is in LA (Glendale) an they've offered to help find him a position over there. (does that make Los Feliz a done deal - angelos?)

It is pretty much right over the hill, so yes!

The Dad-Money situation is looking better. We had a long talk, my OH had misjudged how much money we really had to spare, I had to lay out what we have and he saw how significant it was, and why I would be upset at the amount.

Also as an explanation as to why his dad was looking for was so much money; well in the sad tradition of many immigrants, his Dad has spent his whole life sending money back to his home village in Nigeria. He doesn't feel that he can go to his village without having money for everyone, and take care of everything burial etc. Also I didn't mention that his father has recently been through a divorce and prostate cancer, leaving his financial situation less than rosy. In short, my OH has offered to pay for his plane fare (which I am happy to do for him) but not the bribes (as he put it). My OH has come to see it as a moment to ensure that he doesn't take up his fathers mantle, he doesn't want them looking for money from him in the future. He doesn't even know his family there.

Glad you were able to compromise!!

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

Since he works for Disney, and their head office is in LA (Glendale) an they've offered to help find him a position over there. (does that make Los Feliz a done deal - angelos?)

It is pretty much right over the hill, so yes!

now this might be a stupid question, but would Santa Monica be a killer commute to Glendale? The boy announced yesterday that he misses living by the sea. He grew up on Miami beach, and when they moved further inland, his high school was literally on the water - a small island with only his school and a lighthouse.

Glad you were able to compromise!!

Me too. Talks like that can be really make or break, there's so much emotion involved. But I think it's made us stronger.

[no name 1]

Since he works for Disney, and their head office is in LA (Glendale) an they've offered to help find him a position over there. (does that make Los Feliz a done deal - angelos?)

It is pretty much right over the hill, so yes!

now this might be a stupid question, but would Santa Monica be a killer commute to Glendale? The boy announced yesterday that he misses living by the sea. He grew up on Miami beach, and when they moved further inland, his high school was literally on the water - a small island with only his school and a lighthouse.

Honestly, yes. People do it but it would be a long commute (both ways) with lots of traffic. I live 2.5 miles from SM, and it would take me about 45 mins (or more) to get to Disney.

[*julez* 124]

Poiteen, I am happy to hear that you guys were able to come to a happy medium.

I can't really help you an the cali info, but it appears that you are in good hands with Dev!

Hey Dev, did you hear that they are coming out with a new 90210??? Jenny Garth will have a recurring roll as a guidance counselor. I wonder if they'll call you back for another walk on scene?