Flame Free Friday

Tiffany618

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_flame-friday-22?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:d9b37118-145e-4dbe-977f-7be772e34b95Post:d9705a4e-abc2-47b6-96df-2e0199f1dd18">Re: Flame Free Friday</a>:
[QUOTE]Flame 1. I flame girls who wont shut up about their weight....You force yourself to work out and eat healthy to lose weight for the wedding but then after the wedding day you go back to your old ways....I hate when girls say "I want to lose weight" NO you should want to be healthy....for your entire life not for the year while you are planning your wedding. 
Posted by cfibelkorn[/QUOTE]

I work out harder and eat better now than I did before my wedding (and that was pretty d*mn hard)..and I've still gained weight.   I was never "unhealthy" or "unfit" to begin with so I don't have to want that. 

P.S. I'm talking about people who give up dogs in general.  I know several people who have just HAD to have some weird trendy breed mixtures and then as soon as they are no longer cute puppies they just abandon them.   

AmberMarieTX

Also, to those knotties out there that ask for color help, know that atleast one of us is not judging you. I think it's fun to discuss color with other people. Those who are annoyed, you never once said, "BFF, what do you think of champagne and salmon??" and when you asked did BFF say, "UMmm you should decide that yourself!"   lol don't flame me because this is F F F! Although I do agree when it can get overboard a la, "Should I go with pink, fushia, magenta, or flamingo"

btw, i chose champagne and salmon at totally random. those are not my colors lol

I think it's easy to feel overwhelmed when you first start planning so you just want some input. I know that when I say "red and green" to people they think "Deck the halls?? in July??" And then I show them pictures of weddings (like Donna's) and they are like "ohhhhh gorgeous!" So sometimes talking about colors and asking opinions can bring on great inspiration boards from other helpful knotties.

NMac2010

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[QUOTE]Flame 1. I flame girls who wont shut up about their weight....You force yourself to work out and eat healthy to lose weight for the wedding but then after the wedding day you go back to your old ways....I hate when girls say "I want to lose weight" NO you should want to be healthy....for your entire life not for the year while you are planning your wedding.
Posted by cfibelkorn[/QUOTE]

I'm so glad someone feels the same way I do. 

People ask me, "So, are you on a diet for your wedding?" Um, no. Should I be offended by that? Are you saying I need to lose weight?  They say: "No, I just know a lot of girls go on diets before their weddings." My response is "Why? That doesn't make sense to me. Everyone knows what I look like, I'm happy with my body. I eat well, I work out, am active regularly, and I'm healthy. I have no desire to go on some crash diet so I can look 10lbs lighter for ONE DAY of my life, only to gain it back after the wedding. That seems asanine to me" And then they look at me with deer in headlights look, and never bring it up again. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />

seujoanne

I've donned my flame-retardant suit, so go ahead and hit me.

1)  I have no idea how to use the search feature or where it even is, and I have never cared enough to go look for it.

2)  I think it is shitty when people give up their dogs.  The post earlier this week said the dog WOULD be taken to the shelter (as a last resort) where it would be put down .  Reasons stated were that owners were too busy going to the gym, etc.  That to me pisses me off.  I stopped going to the gym and instead...  take my dog out running instead.  Sorry - just how I feel.

AmberMarieTX

I want to prefer getting healthy over losing weight but since I feel like I'm relatively healthy-- I just want to freakin' lose weight. For my wedding. So I look better in pictures. Sorry!!

cfibelkorn

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Flame Free Friday : I'm so glad someone feels the same way I do.  People ask me, "So, are you on a diet for your wedding?" Um, no. Should I be offended by that? Are you saying I need to lose weight?  They say: "No, I just know a lot of girls go on diets before their weddings." My response is "Why? That doesn't make sense to me. Everyone knows what I look like, I'm happy with my body. I eat well, I work out, am active regularly, and I'm healthy. I have no desire to go on some crash diet so I can look 10lbs lighter for ONE DAY of my life, only to gain it back after the wedding. That seems asanine to me" And then they look at me with deer in headlights look, and never bring it up again.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]


HAHA Exactly how I feel!! My FI asked me to marry him when I weighed 140 so why would I feel the need to weigh 125 when we get married....sorry not happening :)

llc2011

I won't pray about your dress.  Do I hope that it gets fixed? Of course!  Will I pray about it? No.

bethlovesjim

AmberMarieTX  - My colors are Red and Green!  and the wedding is in July!  My mother calls is xmas in July and I want to shmak her! (but not really, lol)

seujoanne - "I have no idea how to use the search feature or where it even is, and I have never cared enough to go look for it."   I am with you there.  I get about maybe 2 hours a week on here. so I spend time either asking questions, or trying to catch up with what's happening on the boards (Ya'll are an entertaining bunch!)... If I'm knowledgeable about anything, I certainly give my 2 cents.

AmberMarieTX

I just LOLed at llc.

NMac2010

Not only that, but I don't want to look a certain way, lose a bunch of weight for the wedding and be thinner than I ever have been before, and go back to my normal weight after the wedding and then have a bunch of pictures at a weight that isn't reasonable for me. Because lets face it, crash diets aren't maintainable. When you stop dieting, you'll gain all the weight back and sometimes even more when you go back to eating normally. Maybe I'm biased because my weight has never fluctuated more than 10-15lbs since highschool and I would look pretty sickly if I lost more than 20lbs. I've just always been satisfied with my body, even though it's not perfect and I've never wanted to look "perfect". For pictures, or any kind of event.

I just can't stand people who obsess over their weight. Someone who genuinely needs to lose weight, I understand. Someone who obsesses over every calorie and every meal because they don't want to gain 4 lbs, shut your face.

serlace

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_flame-friday-22?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:d9b37118-145e-4dbe-977f-7be772e34b95Post:2398e1c6-e82e-4e9f-b570-79279b9283aa">Re: Flame Free Friday</a>:
[QUOTE]Also, to those knotties out there that ask for color help, know that atleast one of us is not judging you. :) I think it's fun to discuss color with other people. Those who are annoyed, you never once said, "BFF, what do you think of champagne and salmon??" and when you asked did BFF say, "UMmm you should decide that yourself!"   lol don't flame me because this is F F F! :) Posted by AmberMarieTX[/QUOTE]

I'm not judging - I'm annoyed - there's a difference.  And if my BFF asked me I would give my opinion - because she knows me.  I do understand where you are coming from, though - like I said before - when I started I knew very little about weddings. :)

cfibelkorn

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_flame-friday-22?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:d9b37118-145e-4dbe-977f-7be772e34b95Post:ade2054b-b4ee-49ca-b8d5-2b329018f1f0">Re: Flame Free Friday</a>:
[QUOTE]I think it is shitty when people give up their dogs.  The post earlier this week said the dog WOULD be taken to the shelter (as a last resort) where it would be put down .  Reasons stated were that owners were too busy going to the gym, etc.  That to me pisses me off.  I stopped going to the gym and instead...  take my dog out running instead.  Sorry - just how I feel.
Posted by seujoanne[/QUOTE]

Like I said in my previous post there are numerous reasons someone may need to give away their dog...no of which being anyone's business. Convenient that you choose to mention ONE part of  my reasons for wanting to get rid of him...specifically "going to the gym" Yes that is part of my decision and no I'm not going to run outside because my preference is the gym. But there are other reasons as well such as working full time, going to law school full time, and I dont need justification from you or anyone else for that matter. And I told Tiffany in that original post that I would keep him over giving him to a shelter...b/c no attention is better than a cage OBVIOUSLY

AmberMarieTX

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Flame Free Friday : I'm not judging - I'm annoyed - there's a difference.  And if my BFF asked me I would give my opinion - because she knows me.  I do understand where you are coming from, though - like I said before - when I started I knew very little about weddings. :)
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

You're right, there is a difference :) I see both sides as well.

seujoanne

It's not my business why you are giving up your dog, I'm only going by what is posted here, and it's my decision whether or not to be bothered by it. 

bsn1752

SEEEEEEEEE!

This is what happens when I have meetings all afternoon!!! I miss everything!

serlace

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[QUOTE]SEEEEEEEEE! This is what happens when I have meetings all afternoon!!! I miss everything!
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

This made me laugh - as well as the PP about not praying for a dress.  Funny.

annielouise

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[QUOTE]I won't pray about your dress.  Do I hope that it gets fixed? Of course!  Will I pray about it? No.
Posted by llc2011[/QUOTE]


Nice touch.  I like that.  Haha

bobbileighb

llc I am miserable in a house that is 94 degrees and you seriously made me crack up!

Thanks

NMac2010

I don't flame people for giving away their dogs. I think they're trying to do what is best for the dog.

I am a HUGE dog lover. Always have been, always will be. Grew up with dogs. I am an animal lover in general. But, that doesn't mean that I see children as being equal to animals or dogs.

Contrary to popular belief, dogs don't have feelings like people and children do, and they will adjust and be FINE. Before they were adopted into culture as pets like they are now, they just roamed in the wild and they survived like other wild animals.

My ex-FI and I got a puppy together, and then FI decided "Oh, jk, I am not ready for this." And we had to give her up I was uber sad, and angry at him for lying to me and telling me he was ready when he wasn't. BUT, we did what was best for her because she got a much better home and went to a family that was ready and willing to take care of her like we wouldn't be able to.

Also, I know that if FI and I get a dog when we get a house, which we will, and for some reason after we have kids the dog doesn't get along with the child, or the child is allergic, we would get rid of the dog in a HEART BEAT! So, I think some of y'all are being a bit hard on her!

Like I said, I'm a dog lover, but they're still animals, not people. They won't get their feelings hurt, and they will survive with minimal emotional damage. I promise.

cfibelkorn

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[QUOTE]I don't flame people for giving away their dogs. I think they're trying to do what is best for the dog. I am a HUGE dog lover. Always have been, always will be. Grew up with dogs. I am an animal lover in general. But, that doesn't mean that I see children as being equal to animals or dogs. Contrary to popular belief, dogs don't have feelings like people and children do, and they will adjust and be FINE. Before they were adopted into culture as pets like they are now, they just roamed in the wild and they survived like other wild animals. My ex-FI and I got a puppy together, and then FI decided "Oh, jk, I am not ready for this." And we had to give her up :( I was uber sad, and angry at him for lying to me and telling me he was ready when he wasn't. BUT, we did what was best for her because she got a much better home and went to a family that was ready and willing to take care of her like we wouldn't be able to. Also, I know that if FI and I get a dog when we get a house, which we will, and for some reason after we have kids the dog doesn't get along with the child, or the child is allergic, we would get rid of the dog in a HEART BEAT! So, I think some of y'all are being a bit hard on her! Like I said, I'm a dog lover, but they're still animals, not people. They won't get their feelings hurt, and they will survive with minimal emotional damage. I promise.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]


I agree! Ok between this and the diet thing....you need to be my friend in real life hahahaha

NMac2010

hahahahah. Agreed!

BanannaP

This is not flammable, but I just wanted to share. I just made my fitting appointment with Becky Fowler, and she already had me laughing over the phone! I'm looking forward to working with her

ezzyv

My older cat Loki is a cat my coworker at the time had to give away. She was so sad that she had to give him up but Loki wasn't getting along with the other cats and not eating well. Now he is a fat happy mischievous cat.

I kind of feel like if you must give up an animal, you should make an effort to find it a loving home instead of dumping it at a shelter. I won't say though you should never give up a pet. Every situation is different.

annielouise

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_flame-friday-22?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:d9b37118-145e-4dbe-977f-7be772e34b95Post:672e29ae-4661-4641-abfd-038f34f1eff9">Re: Flame Free Friday</a>:
[QUOTE]This is not flammable, but I just wanted to share. I just made my fitting appointment with Becky Fowler, and she already had me laughing over the phone! I'm looking forward to working with her :)
Posted by BanannaP[/QUOTE]

I had my first appointment with her last Monday and she's a sweetheart.  I dont have any family down here and FSIL had to work Monday so I was on my own.  She stepped right up and gave me her honest opinion-which I appreciated so much!!  She's awesome, I can't wait to see the final product!

TexanTreasure08

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[QUOTE]I've donned my flame-retardant suit, so go ahead and hit me. 1)  I have no idea how to use the search feature or where it even is, and I have never cared enough to go look for it. 2)  I think it is shitty when people give up their dogs.  The post earlier this week said the dog WOULD be taken to the shelter (as a last resort) where it would be put down .  Reasons stated were that owners were too busy going to the gym, etc.  That to me pisses me off.  I stopped going to the gym and instead...  take my dog out running instead.  Sorry - just how I feel.
Posted by seujoanne[/QUOTE]

<div>I agree with this. I don't think "not having enough time now" is a good reason for getting rid of a dog. You make time to take care of him, period. A dog is a long term commitment, you should think about what you'll be doing the next 10-15 years BEFORE getting an animal. And "going to the gym" was listed as one of your main reasons along with work, which is an incredibly crappy excuse in my opinion. And your posts where also very confusing because I took the first one to say that you were sad that you would have to take him to the shelter where he would be put down if you didn't find a home, then later you said you would keep him if it came down to that. So you can't get mad with people mistaking your intentions and I'm pretty sure the point of a FFF is to not get pissed off when someone says something negative about you.</div>

mseale

These last few Friday's on TK have been quite entertaining! 

I flame my job.  All you people know that I am trying to wrap things up before I leave for my wedding/honeymoon.  Instead of letting me finish, you are adding more work!  Guess what?  I'm not going to regret one thing that doesn't get completed now.  I will enjoy my wedding and honeymoon, and not think abotu you for one second.

juliebug1997

Lauren,
I felt bad for her but why should we pray over a dress?  Someone's sick parent?  Yes.  Someone's FI/DH or a knottie on a job interview?  Why not! 

So, I'm going there: if you're going to chose to give up your animal and put down "working out" as being more important than keeping a committment to something that depends on you, then you shouldn't be surprised that people bring it up here (or on any other day of the week).  Since I'm into comparisons today, are you going to treat your child the same way?

Have a great weekend, everyone (even if I disagreed with you today)!!!!  I'm off on my stay-cation.

cfibelkorn

I flame people that care WAY to much about other people's business
 
I don't understand intentional rudeness towards someone who has NEVER been rude to you...so I'm flaming intentional rudeness

I think everyone needs to take their own advice they give about the P&E board....if the topic doesnt interest you or you cannot be beneficial by posting about that topic then just move along....

cfibelkorn

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[QUOTE]Since I'm into comparisons today, are you going to treat your child the same way? Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

I dog isnt a child and I dont intend on having children....so thats a dumb question, with no real answer....

AmberMarieTX

I hate the fact that you have to know someone to get a job interview, but I love the fact that someone I know might have given me a sliver of hope for next week.