Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[PolynesianPixie]

Considering my kids behavior just now, this is a lovely conversation to be having. Believe me, I've been tempted to haul off and whack my kiddos on occaision, but I just don't agree with the message that sends to them. If I "pop" them, why on earth should they be punished if they do the same to their sister who is grating on their nerves????

My girls had a half day at school today. We were planning a trip to the park, but they walked through the front door with negative attitudes and immediately started fighting with each other~Oh it was bad! I sent them to opposite corners of the house and said no park. Now, if they continue to be sweet (like they are now) we'll go in a little while. Goodness, running around in the fresh air will definitely benefit us all!

 

[terri01p]

Considering my kids behavior just now, this is a lovely conversation to be having. Believe me, I've been tempted to haul off and whack my kiddos on occaision, but I just don't agree with the message that sends to them. If I "pop" them, why on earth should they be punished if they do the same to their sister who is grating on their nerves????

My girls had a half day at school today. We were planning a trip to the park, but they walked through the front door with negative attitudes and immediately started fighting with each other~Oh it was bad! I sent them to opposite corners of the house and said no park. Now, if they continue to be sweet (like they are now) we'll go in a little while. Goodness, running around in the fresh air will definitely benefit us all!

HEhe

 

[Shannone1]

** Topic Change **

What is the very worst job you've ever had ??

Mine was working as a waitress at Big Boy. I had to be there at 5:30am and worked the breakfast rush for very little tips. Had to wear the "granny" shoes and polyester uniform. And the owner had this motto "time to lean, time to clean" and the waitstaff spent more time cleaning the stupid restaurant that waiting on tables. I made $2.51 an hour plus tips (which was maybe $40 on a busy morning.) If I ever went back to waitressing it would be at a place where they served alcohol and I worked Fri/Sat nights. Most places even have foot runners now. When I waitressed I had to seat the door, take the order, take out the food, and then clean the table when they left. Have I mentioned that job sucked ??

 

[terri01p]

MUST HURRY AND GET PAST POST 1666 !

 

[Momof626x3]

My oldest DS really knows how to push my buttons. I guess we are so much alike that we clash! With that one I have to know when to walk away and let DH deal with him or it can turn into a yelling match. Last trip to WDW he was very negative and I did my best to ignore him but what I REALLY wanted to do is leave him HERE for awhile:

 

[1goofy1]

Ok here is a little of my music.... anyone, anyone....

I can't remember anything
can't tell if this is true or dream
deep down inside I feel to scream
this terrible silence stops me

now that the war is through with me
I'm waking up, I cannot see
that there's not much left of me
nothing is real but pain now

hold my breath as I wish for death
oh please God, wake me

This is too weird. I was just reading this and the song (Metallica - One) came on the radio.

 

[AuburnJen92]

Hmm, worst job...that would have to be my first teaching job in AL...

The principal hired my mid year, saying that I would get credit for teaching that year, when in fact, he hired me one day after the middle of the year, negating my year's service. The building I taught in was at the bottom of a hill, so when it rained, the whole building would start to flood. There was an inch of mold behind the blackboards (yes, I taught when there were blackboards, and paddling!) and they never cleaned the rafters. There were no drop ceilings, so if you got a rush of wind, the years of dust/crap that was in the ceiling rafters would come down and everyone would get sick for two weeks. I had an upper respiratory infection from a week into the assignment to 2 months afterwards. The principal had his little click of teachers and the parents knew it, because he would tell them. If you were not in the click, then the parents could make up stuff that they claimed happened and you would be drug down to the office (in the middle of lessons) and told to explain yourself! Needless to say, I didn't ask to come back. I think I cried almost every night that I came home. Oh, did I mention that I had to cross time zones too! OH MAN, the memories!

 

[Momof626x3]

** Topic Change **

What is the very worst job you've ever had ??

That's a tough one...I guess the WORST one was when I worked 3rd shift at Perkins restaurant. Tips were terrible and during the 3rd shift there was mostly young kids who were rude and left no tip. The manager treated us like garbage. And we had to wear buttons that said "Free appetizer if I forget to offer you one!" Then they took it out of your pay if you forgot too many times. And I never remembered when it was busy and I was running! We had people to clear the tables but we had to give them a share of our tips. Plus I never saw my DH (then DBF) because he worked days. I do NOT miss those days.

 

[PanFanAL]

Hmm, worst job...that would have to be my first teaching job in AL...

The principal hired my mid year, saying that I would get credit for teaching that year, when in fact, he hired me one day after the middle of the year, negating my year's service. The building I taught in was at the bottom of a hill, so when it rained, the whole building would start to flood. There was an inch of mold behind the blackboards (yes, I taught when there were blackboards, and paddling!) and they never cleaned the rafters. There were no drop ceilings, so if you got a rush of wind, the years of dust/crap that was in the ceiling rafters would come down and everyone would get sick for two weeks. I had an upper respiratory infection from a week into the assignment to 2 months afterwards. The principal had his little click of teachers and the parents knew it, because he would tell them. If you were not in the click, then the parents could make up stuff that they claimed happened and you would be drug down to the office (in the middle of lessons) and told to explain yourself! Needless to say, I didn't ask to come back. I think I cried almost every night that I came home. Oh, did I mention that I had to cross time zones too! OH MAN, the memories!

It wasn't in Barbour County was it?

 

[Gatordad]

Sounds to me like Hazzard County

 

[1goofy1]

I know that we have gotten off this subject but I wanted to try this.

Who can name the artist and or song?

You talk about things that nobody cares
You're wearing out things that nobody wears
You calling my name but I gotta make clear
I can't say baby where I'll be in a year

 

[Colson39]

Easy, Aerosmith, my favorite song of theirs, Sweet Emotion

 

[77ed]

Who can name the song and or Artist?

So long ago, I don't remember when
That's when they say I'm lost my friend
Well they said she died easy of a broken heart disease
As I listened through the cemetary trees
I seen the sun comin' up at the funeral at dawn
The long broken arm of human law
Now it always seemed such a waste
She always had a pretty face
So I wondered why she hung around this place

 

[BigDaddyRog]

wallflowers-one headlight

 

[77ed]

wallflowers-one headlight

Dude, your good.

 

[77ed]

Here is another one

Artist and or Song

Always, known in, all my time,
A little left of center now
Reflect as I realize,
That all I need is to find the middle pillar path to sit like the sun by a star in the sky and
just be
Sinner, casting stones at me

 

[RvUsa]

It's his job, and his "brain sludge" LOL

 

[Gatordad]

Dude, your good.

He's a friggn DJ, he should be good.

 

[77ed]

He's a friggn DJ, he should be good.

I quess that they let you out for your 30 min stroll.

 

[djblu883]

I understand why people use these, I just never could imagine using one. I guess I'm one of those that feels like the whole "dog" thing...lol. I don't fault anyone that uses it, just not my cup of tea. The worst is when they have the monkey one with a tail, then it really looks like you're walking a dog (no offense to anyone that has/had one, just differing opinions ).

When my son was 3.5 we had to make a trip to DC for my sister's wedding. He was at an age where he would pull his hand out of mine and take off at a full run in any directon he saw as "INTERESTING"...well in DC they drive like maniacs and I was terrified he would do this and be run over....so I used it...only time but it kept him safe...I didn't use it as a leash but as a back up...holding his hand...but if he did wiggle free...he remained close enough he could be quickly caught before he was killed....Now I have a grandaughter the same age...we have the monkey you described...it has a pocket in it and she can carry small toys and snacks....we also hold her hand and the monkey
rides on her back...also not used as a leash but as plan B....we want to keep our busy princess safe....she likes to run and hide....after Mom lost her in a Grocery Store...she decided for her nerves and sanity for them both it worked best!They both cried for 20 min. after that scare...