Confessions of a Lurker

Roo726

Hi, I am a self confessed lurker but decided to step up my game. I don’t take much too seriously, so I probably won’t bite anyone’s head off for saying they are “pre engaged” whatever- I don’t care what fantasy land you live in as long as you amuse me.  I am not 18…ot 16…or even 23 for that matter.  I consider myself a well adjusted classy 28 year old professional.  I also go to school fulltime, maybe one day I will have my law degree.

Been dating my BF for 10 months or so.  He is without a doubt, my soul mate.  Don’t laugh- I have had a ton of experience and boyfriends, so I am allowed to define my relationship as such (even after only 10 months).  I met him on eharmony.  I am also a self proclaimed nerd, and do random hobbies.  Such as dungeons and dragons, all while wearing the cutest hot pink polka dot heels you’ve ever seen.  I am fascinated by pirates and cats doing funny things.  I am snarky, but for the most part I am just honest.  I think weddings are fun, but do not define a marriage…….although bows cupcakes and sparkly things drive me wild.  

heyimbren

My BF's nickname is Roo.

Also, I like pirates too. My class actually spent half the year in Grade 6 learning about historical pirates.

PaigeMcC

Hi.  Welcome. 

I like sparkly too...as long as it's bling...sparkly bling....

heyimbren

Like this?

PaigeMcC

Very similar to that, Bren.

Roo726

well, maybe you can have a giant blingy diamond encrusted money sign necklace for your wedding day. actually, you just need that for everyday.  it's delightfully tacky, which is a personal favorite of mine.

PaigeMcC

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[QUOTE]well, maybe you can have a giant blingy diamond encrusted money sign necklace for your wedding day. actually, you just need that for everyday.  it's delightfully tacky, which is a personal favorite of mine.
Posted by Roo726[/QUOTE]

<div>TOTALLY!</div><div>
</div><div>I think you'll fit in nicely here .</div>

Roo726

I also don't like 16 year olds. well, you guys seem to just not like the once who speak of marriage, but I in general don't really like teenagers.

leia1979

Welcome Roo. You seem cool.

You don't like teenagers; I don't like kids. Seriously, don't talk to me until you're old enough to vote. 

aperitisa

Welcome ! 

I am a decedent of a pirate.  For real!

Roo726

well, then whats the story.  you can't just admit your a descendant of a pirate and then leave us all with no story.

CWill16

Hi and welcome!

Roo726

I don't really like kids either.  Some are okay, I know I will like my future children...although that is a huge fear of mine- what if I just flat out don't like my child?  I mean, they aren't really ALL CUTE ya know?

StarGazingHiker

Hi and welcome Roo!

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]I don't really like kids either.  Some are okay, I know I will like my future children...although that is a huge fear of mine- <strong>what if I just flat out don't like my child?  I mean, they aren't really ALL CUTE ya know?</strong>
Posted by Roo726[/QUOTE]

Sometimes I do wonder if that's possible. Do parents ever look at their kids and go "you are NOT cute right now." Because I don't think new-newborn babies are cute. And I'm one of those people who loves kids.

HeartOverMind

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions of a Lurker : Sometimes I do wonder if that's possible. Do parents ever look at their kids and go "you are NOT cute right now." <strong>Because I don't think new-newborn babies are cute</strong>. And I'm one of those people who loves kids.
Posted by heyimbren[/QUOTE]

I think new born babies look like aliens or something not cute and I'm a huge fan of children!

notquiteblushing

Hola!  Are you in law school now or thinking about it?  If the former, I'm sorry.  If the latter, stay away!

Welcome to the board.

Roo726

hah hah. just in the thinking stage.  Finishing up my business degree, but my business law class has got me intrigued. 

jemmini6

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[QUOTE]Hi, I am a self confessed lurker but decided to step up my game. I don’t take much too seriously, so I probably won’t bite anyone’s head off for saying they are “pre engaged” whatever- I don’t care what fantasy land you live in as long as you amuse me.   I am not 18…ot 16…or even 23 for that matter.   I consider myself a well adjusted classy 28 year old professional.   I also go to school fulltime, maybe one day I will have my law degree. <strong>Been dating my BF for 10 months or so.   He is without a doubt, my soul mate.   Don’t laugh- </strong>I have had a ton of experience and boyfriends, so I am allowed to define my relationship as such (even after only 10 months).   I met him on eharmony.   I am also a self proclaimed nerd, and do random hobbies.   Such as dungeons and dragons, all while wearing the cutest hot pink polka dot heels you’ve ever seen.   I am fascinated by pirates and cats doing funny things.   I am snarky, but for the most part I am just honest.   I think weddings are fun, but do not define a marriage…….although bows cupcakes and sparkly things drive me wild.  
Posted by Roo726[/QUOTE]

I don't think there's anything wrong with that.  I knew my FI was 'the one' after only a few months.  We didn't rush anything though.  We've been together now almost 2 years and just barely got engaged about 2 weeks ago.

I would only give you the side-eye if it's only been 10 months and you were already married, but even then...that kind of depends on the person.

loves2shop4shoes

Welcome Roo!  I'm in law school now, and I'll agree with NQB...stay far far away.

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]Welcome Roo!  I'm in law school now, and I'll agree with NQB...<strong>stay far far away.
</strong>Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]

Don't say things like this! This year is my LSAT year and next year is applications <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" />

Wrkn925

I don't like teenagers.

My kid sister just turned 12, and we're straying away from being as tight as we used to be.  She's hitting the teen years BAD.
Our most recent arguement:

Me: No, you can't wear skinny jeans to Sunday morning services.
Her: Why not?  You can't see through the rips!
Me: Denim isn't appropriate.
Her: They're not denim.  They're  purple. (Sticks out tongue)
Me: Purple is a color.  Denim is a fabric.
Her: So?

Roo726

don't scare me you guys! nothing good in life is necessarily "easy!"  lol. 

as far as the rush into things etc.  I woulda married him yesterday if I could.  Not for the ring, not for the party, but because when you have a crap load of bad relationships and you grow up you know exactly what you want.  I am serious, In March of 2009 I broke up with my then 2 year boyfriend, and I proceeded to date 17 differen't people until I met my current BF last December.  Some were just 1 date, others were 3 dates- but after my last breakup, i knew EXACTLY what I wanted what i didn't want etc.  So if they weren't right, they got cut loose and I didn't give a second chance to any of them.  I was completely cutthroat about it. 

Wrkn925

Ewwww I hate WIll Ferrell.

Sometimes you just know what you want.  No one can judge you, they don't know how you feel.

calindi

Yeah, law school can test a relationship for sure.  Especially 1L year... or if you're crazy like my boyfriend and decide to found a student organization, a new law review, and a clinic within your first two years.

That said, if it's what you want to do, then do it!  Just make sure your significant other is along for quite a ride, because it's emotionally and physically consuming.  We joke that the library is his mistress.

Welcome!

Roo726

all good advice.  I don't know I change my mind alot, maybe tomorrow, I will join the peace corps and live in the jungle.  BF did want to be cave people and wear loin clothes for halloween, so im willing to bet he would join me.

[Deleted User]

Hi and welcome aboard!

aperitisa

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[QUOTE]well, then whats the story.  you can't just admit your a descendant of a pirate and then leave us all with no story.
Posted by Roo726[/QUOTE]
Ah sorry!  I had a student come in that I needed to work with.  <div>
</div><div>My family is from Greece and its been passed down that we are descendants of the pirate called The Red Courser.  I tried doing some basic research about him and haven't come up with much.  But I still think its pretty cool!</div>

Roo726

Ahhh a greek pirate no less.  I love greece, never been there, but I know I love it.

Marley90

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions of a Lurker : Sometimes I do wonder if that's possible. <strong>Do parents ever look at their kids and go "you are NOT cute right</strong> <strong>now."</strong> Because I don't think new-newborn babies are cute. And I'm one of those people who loves kids.
Posted by heyimbren[/QUOTE]


My mom just told me about a month ago she thought me and my sisters were ugly babies. I was a little offended. Haha

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]I also don't like 16 year olds. well, you guys seem to just not like the once who speak of marriage, but I in general don't really like teenagers.
Posted by Roo726[/QUOTE]

As someone who works with high school students on a daily basis, I agree wholeheartedly.  I find it difficult to believe that I was ever part of that rude, self-absorbed, melodramatic cohort.  I'm generalizing, of course, but that's the way the average teenager seems to me.