Right? I was really shaken up after the whole thing. The absolute audacity of telling me about his shitty tactic, then trying the exact same thing on me after I'd said no up front. Ew.
First date. I made it clear at the outset that I wouldn't be going home with him. I'm not normally opposed if I'm interested in someone, but I was on my period and felt more like an amorphous blob than a sexual being that day.
During the date, he thought it was a great idea to tell me about how he went on a date with someone a year or so earlier. He said it was clear that she wasn't into him, and he wasn't into her either, but he convinced her to go home with him anyway. He figured that since he paid for dinner, he "might as well get something out of it." He described how she'd basically fled his house afterward as if it was a funny anecdote. I hadn't really been feeling it with him to stay with, so by this point, I was looking for my exit.
I went to the bathroom after we ate. When I came back, he'd already paid the bill, and made a big show of pointing out how the server had drawn a big heart in red pen at the bottom. This is where the big alarm bells started. I was a regular at the pub we were at, and they always asked how to split the bill. I'd also never seen a red pen in the joint. I'd planned on paying for myself, but the guy refused to take my cash.
We both had to catch different lines from the same train station after, and to no one's surprise, he tried to get me to go with him. He even tried to physically pull me toward his platform. I ended up running away, and blocked him as soon as I got home.
This was about 10 years ago. These days, I'd have given him a piece of my mind at the restaurant and walked out, but at the time I was way less confident than I am now.
My grandmother's assisted living home covers lunch and dinner, and they also have fruit and other snacks available in the little coffee room throughout the day. They provide laundry service for an extra fee, and I think they'll also do breakfast for extra.
The fatal dose is significantly lower for xylitol. If my 90 lb dog ate a few pieces of chocolate, he might be miserable for a few days and need a vet visit, but it would take a lot to be fatal. If he ate a few pieces of gum, it could make him much, much sicker or kill him.
Yep. Someone stole it from my high school's science wing storage, gave it to my ex husband for his 18th birthday, and he left it with me "until I find a stable place" after we split up. We're on good terms and I'll give it back if he ever asks for it, but we separated more than ten years ago so I think it may just be mine now.
There's also a little octopus on a jar on the top left, front of the shelf.
I'd use half to clear the debt I've been clawing my way out of for the last couple of years, and the other half to fix the retaining wall so I can finally build a small backyard studio with loft to use as an office/guest space. Any leftovers would go toward the construction of the studio.
They're both so good. I've been using this recipe for the multigrain, and this one for the rye. Both have consistently turned out well.
Bread is less intimidating than it seems, especially if you have a stand mixer to do most of the work for you. The biggest learning curve for me was understanding what the dough should look and feel like at its various stages. Also remember that temperature affects proofing. If it's extra warm your dough will rise a lot faster than if it's kind of cool, so you need to start checking on it earlier to avoid overproofing.
I inherited most of my grandma's mid-century dining room set, so yes. I keep her china in the bottom, and use the top as a display case and liquor cabinet. She wouldn't exactly be thrilled with my setup, but she'd be happy the furniture stayed in the family.
I thought I was just bad at math for most of my life. Turns out, I'm actually quite good at it once I understand how it actually fits into the real world.
After rewatching that one recently, I'd say 12 is too young. 15-16 would be more appropriate. A huge part of the story in the first two seasons is Veronica trying to deal with and investigate her own rape, and the major subplot of the third season involved a serial rapist. It gets very, very heavy and adult at times.
It's still a great show, but not one for a middle schooler.
Right? I was really shaken up after the whole thing. The absolute audacity of telling me about his shitty tactic, then trying the exact same thing on me after I'd said no up front. Ew.
First date. I made it clear at the outset that I wouldn't be going home with him. I'm not normally opposed if I'm interested in someone, but I was on my period and felt more like an amorphous blob than a sexual being that day.
During the date, he thought it was a great idea to tell me about how he went on a date with someone a year or so earlier. He said it was clear that she wasn't into him, and he wasn't into her either, but he convinced her to go home with him anyway. He figured that since he paid for dinner, he "might as well get something out of it." He described how she'd basically fled his house afterward as if it was a funny anecdote. I hadn't really been feeling it with him to stay with, so by this point, I was looking for my exit.
I went to the bathroom after we ate. When I came back, he'd already paid the bill, and made a big show of pointing out how the server had drawn a big heart in red pen at the bottom. This is where the big alarm bells started. I was a regular at the pub we were at, and they always asked how to split the bill. I'd also never seen a red pen in the joint. I'd planned on paying for myself, but the guy refused to take my cash.
We both had to catch different lines from the same train station after, and to no one's surprise, he tried to get me to go with him. He even tried to physically pull me toward his platform. I ended up running away, and blocked him as soon as I got home.
This was about 10 years ago. These days, I'd have given him a piece of my mind at the restaurant and walked out, but at the time I was way less confident than I am now.
"In this thread"
My grandmother's assisted living home covers lunch and dinner, and they also have fruit and other snacks available in the little coffee room throughout the day. They provide laundry service for an extra fee, and I think they'll also do breakfast for extra.
The fatal dose is significantly lower for xylitol. If my 90 lb dog ate a few pieces of chocolate, he might be miserable for a few days and need a vet visit, but it would take a lot to be fatal. If he ate a few pieces of gum, it could make him much, much sicker or kill him.
Yep. Someone stole it from my high school's science wing storage, gave it to my ex husband for his 18th birthday, and he left it with me "until I find a stable place" after we split up. We're on good terms and I'll give it back if he ever asks for it, but we separated more than ten years ago so I think it may just be mine now.
There's also a little octopus on a jar on the top left, front of the shelf.
Yep!
I'd use half to clear the debt I've been clawing my way out of for the last couple of years, and the other half to fix the retaining wall so I can finally build a small backyard studio with loft to use as an office/guest space. Any leftovers would go toward the construction of the studio.
Oof, that's awful. It got pretty close to that hot here a few weeks ago and it was miserable. I hope it cools off for you sooner than expected.
Nom. I haven't tried making flatbreads yet. Any kind of bread is the perfect vector for various delicious goops.
My house is the perfect proofing temperature right now. Getting bread dough to rise in my kitchen during the cooler months takes some finagling.
They're both so good. I've been using this recipe for the multigrain, and this one for the rye. Both have consistently turned out well.
Bread is less intimidating than it seems, especially if you have a stand mixer to do most of the work for you. The biggest learning curve for me was understanding what the dough should look and feel like at its various stages. Also remember that temperature affects proofing. If it's extra warm your dough will rise a lot faster than if it's kind of cool, so you need to start checking on it earlier to avoid overproofing.
Thanks! My decor style falls solidly under maximalist, so it's a pretty good representation of the rest of my house.
It's printed on square glass, actually. I got it from ThinkGeek years ago.
I inherited most of my grandma's mid-century dining room set, so yes. I keep her china in the bottom, and use the top as a display case and liquor cabinet. She wouldn't exactly be thrilled with my setup, but she'd be happy the furniture stayed in the family.
I drove up through there yesterday, heading home to Nelson. The Crowsnest is such a fun drive.
He's staying with his grandma and her dog for the weekend. I've been told that he's moping.
I thought I was just bad at math for most of my life. Turns out, I'm actually quite good at it once I understand how it actually fits into the real world.
Brownies. I'd go with this recipe over the one in the OP, though.
After rewatching that one recently, I'd say 12 is too young. 15-16 would be more appropriate. A huge part of the story in the first two seasons is Veronica trying to deal with and investigate her own rape, and the major subplot of the third season involved a serial rapist. It gets very, very heavy and adult at times.
It's still a great show, but not one for a middle schooler.