Open Letter Wednesday!

bourgehm · March 2011

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bourgehm · March 2011

Dear FI,
Please stop being a crab. I'm getting tired of it. I feel like the last few days you've just been all crabby with everyone, me included. Stop, please?
love,
Hope

Dear prof,
Could you please actually teach us? You just making us make power points and lessons so you don't actually need to teach is annnoying. I have yet to actually learn somehting for you. And what are we even going to be tested on tomorrow? Hmmm...
From,
One of the people who is paying your salary.

Wrkn925 · March 2011

Dear Job Market,

Give me a break. I have tweaked my resume, I have created amazing cover letters, and I have applied to jobs within my expertise, above and below it.
I need out. This place is crushing my soul.

Love,
Overworked, Underemployed and Underpaid.

Dear Universe,

Give me a break. I'm trying, really. I'm trying to do good for myself and others. Please tilt my way in a few categories.

Sincerely,
Crushed soul

Dear Wrkn925,

Get over it. Nothing comes easy. You have a drawer full of big girl panties. Put 'em on and make the life changes you want for yourself. Take responsibility and own your decisions.

(Tough) Love,
Your inner-mountain mover

NurseyK · March 2011

Dear self,

Packing for vacation whilst drinking is never a good idea. You forgot a jacket.

Love,

Empty bottle of wine

bsidebella · March 2011

Dear Howard Stern,
I usually like you, and yes, my college is sh!tty at times and our radio station gets zero funding from the college, but you totally crossed the line. Calling one of my favorite and most hard-working professors "hugely fat" and telling him to "swim back to England"? Blatantly insulting my alma mater? Writing off our award as "shameful" and "lame"? We are/were students and are inspired by and look up to you. My radio station clearly has nothing but respect for you, and I understand it's your schtick, but that was cruel. My professor would have been justified in walking off your show. Also, if you're so "f*cking miserable" in radio, GTFO. We won't miss you.
From,
an alumni deejay and former fan

Hazel_B · March 2011

Dear Wedding Budget,

How did you get out of control when I haven't even bought anything yet? I know my esitmating isn't always the best, but estimating on the conservative side is cramping my wedding style.

Sincerely,
Scared of Spreadsheets

peekaboo2011 · March 2011

Dear Job Market,

Please show up in Pensacola with a job FI actually qualifies for. I really don't want to deal with this crap anymore, and it's putting a strain on our relationship. Seriously, you're pissing me off.

Love,

Brandi

marleylikeair · March 2011

Dear Boss,

Please don't fire me for being 20 minutes late this morning. BF usually helps me in the mornings by making breakfast while I'm answering phones, and he didn't this morning. Also, there was a healthy layer of frost on my car that I didn't expect. This sounds lame, I know. I'm sorry.

Also, I swear, I don't do this regularly. Why in the eff did you have to be so early today? You usually roll in here around noon.

Love,
Freaked out employee

Dear BF,

Why no breakfast this morning? It really would have helped me get out the door. If I'd known you weren't going to make eggs, I'd have gotten up a little earlier. Gah.

Love,
Your GF

LizzyTish88 · March 2011

Dear K,
If you don't want people to judge you and your ways, don't air all our your shiznit out on Facebook. Don't write things about hurting yourself then get upset because someone tells your family about it because they are worried, then turn around the next day and say that no one cares about you. YES I judge you for flying across the county with your young daughter and deciding to marry this guy who you told us a few months ago was a crazy stalker. YES I judge you for always complaining about your "tough" situation but not doing a damn thing about it. YES I am going to block you soon because this crap is getting on my last nerve. If your not doing anything to fix it, then don't sit and complain about it.
Love,
Someone who is sick of your crap.

Dear Job gods,
Can I please get a job soon? I would really like to move forward with my life.
Love,
A girl who really wants a job

bsidebella · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:ffa0b683-8114-4f43-b2f8-2a7196dbc5fc">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear Job gods, Can I please get a job soon? I would really like to move forward with my life. Love, A girl who really wants a job
Posted by cdechristopher[/QUOTE]

Also this.

and

Dear PetCo,
Please, please, please, please, please, please return my call. I want in on your grooming program so bad I would pay <em>you </em>instead of you paying me<em>.
</em>Love,
I just wanna work with dogs, man!

motoLyn · March 2011

Dear Sinuses,

Yes I know you are extremely annoyed at the pollen count this year and I can understand your frustration at constantly being attacked. The only thing that I ask is if you can give me a break long enough between sneezing so that I can pop in an Allegra to quell the raging mucus that is filling up my sinuses and making me hate life. Just 30 seconds is all I ask. Sometimes I can't even get a breath in before you trigger another sneeze.

Sincerely,

Me grabbing at tissues

Dear Weather,

Thank you for being so beautiful and warm, I promise if you keep this up I will be outside more often doing things that i haven't enjoyed since last September. You are the bestest and if I can swing it today I will go surfing and rejoice with you that FINALLY I can do activities after work.

Sincerely,

Weatherly grateful

tuarceatha · March 2011

Dear therapist I met yesterday,

Thanks for nothing.
I feel even more upset about my family situation than before we met. I don't think it is good practice to diagnose people you have never met, based on my crazypants description of them. And I know it was kinda late to meet, and I was tired too, but REALLY? Did you have to nod off? Repeatedly??? I know my story is boring, and not unique... but why the hell did I have to pay you to hear myself talk about stuff.
So thanks for nothing.

Best,
jenjennifer

p.s. I need to cancel our meeting next week, because you suck. blah!

trebmal · March 2011

Dear school districts,
Please hire an experienced educated teacher next year with no regards to the silly pay scale you may have in place.
I promise to be an asset to your schools and will sponsor (almost) any extra curricular activities that you may need help with.
Signed,
A Devoted Teacher

marleylikeair · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:ce8677f4-b2ad-435d-b447-ed7d20092e7d">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear therapist I met yesterday, Thanks for nothing. I feel even more upset about my family situation than before we met. I don't think it is good practice to diagnose people you have never met, based on my crazypants description of them. And I know it was kinda late to meet, and I was tired too, but REALLY? Did you have to nod off? Repeatedly??? I know my story is boring, and not unique... but why the hell did I have to pay you to hear myself talk about stuff. So thanks for nothing. Best, jenjennifer p.s. I need to cancel our meeting next week, because you suck. blah!
Posted by jenjenniferf[/QUOTE]

Erm...I would have refused to pay for a session in which the therapist fell asleep. That's ridiculous.

Jen, I'm sorry you're feeling badly. :( Things will get better, I promise.

tuarceatha · March 2011

Thanks, Marley!
I felt like I was being Punk'd or something. Or on the set of a movie (she seemed to fit the description of a stereotypical therapist character). She also used the F word. ha. I'm 27 and curse lots, but not with clients--HELLO.

marleylikeair · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:a49dd5f7-a155-4d32-a6e8-ae93608b8b73">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks, Marley! I felt like I was being Punk'd or something. Or on the set of a movie (she seemed to fit the description of a stereotypical therapist character). She also used the F word. ha. I'm 27 and curse lots, but not with clients--HELLO.
Posted by jenjenniferf[/QUOTE]

Srsly...that is crazy sauce. I'm mad on your behalf and want to march in there and tell them to give you your money back.

Totally get what you're saying on the cursing, too. Time and a place, people!

DanieKA · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:945dfafa-2b12-424f-b4d6-de1281a490fb">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear Job Market, Give me a break. I have tweaked my resume, I have created amazing cover letters, and I have applied to jobs within my expertise, above and below it. I need out. This place is crushing my soul. Love, Overworked, Underemployed and Underpaid. Dear Universe, Give me a break. I'm trying, really. I'm trying to do good for myself and others. Please tilt my way in a few categories. Sincerely, Crushed soul Dear Wrkn925, Get over it. Nothing comes easy. You have a drawer full of big girl panties. Put 'em on and make the life changes you want for yourself. Take responsibility and own your decisions. (Tough) Love, Your inner-mountain mover
Posted by Wrkn925[/QUOTE]

<div>I could have written this only not as good. So..ditto! Well done. </div><div>
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Elle1036 · March 2011

Dear Mom,

Outdoors. It's the opposite of inside. I believe you are familiar with the concept. I appreciate your enthusiasm and your willingness to help me find a venue, but when Nick and I said we wanted an outdoor wedding, we weren't simply looking for a hotel with big windows.

Sincerely,
Frustrated Daughter

jeanacorina · March 2011

Dear self,

Stop being an anxious mess over... not much at all. Seriously. Nothing is going on. Why are you on this continuous "OMG OMG OMG SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO ME!" kick? Just... calm down. Breathe.

Sincerely,
Me

Dear PiYo class,

I am really looking forward to tonight. I need you.

Love,
The redhead in the second row

calindi · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:ce8677f4-b2ad-435d-b447-ed7d20092e7d">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear therapist I met yesterday, Thanks for nothing. I feel even more upset about my family situation than before we met. I don't think it is good practice to diagnose people you have never met, based on my crazypants description of them. And I know it was kinda late to meet, and I was tired too, but REALLY? Did you have to nod off? Repeatedly??? I know my story is boring, and not unique... but why the hell did I have to pay you to hear myself talk about stuff. So thanks for nothing. Best, jenjennifer p.s. I need to cancel our meeting next week, because you suck. blah!
Posted by jenjenniferf[/QUOTE]

I had a therapist like that! You say one thing about someone and they're like, "Oh, they're X, and they'll never change." (pick a diagnosis - manic, bipolar, alcoholic, narcissist, etc.) Uh, helpful much? No!

Definitely frustrating!!!

[Deleted User] · March 2011

dear FI,

i love you lots. really, i do. and most of the time your forgetfulness doesn't bother me. but when you forget to inform me that you told your mom we were hosting your graduation party at our new, furniture-less and really-needs-to-be-landscaped house... it stresses me out.

please try to remember important things like this more often. our wedding is only 122 days away and I'm still struggling with planning that! now add in a huge graduation party for literally 100 people + somewhat furnishing and landscaping the house in 52 days... eek!

love you,
the guera-grump

dear mom,

please quit snarking about how I fail at planning my own wedding and decorating my house. I know all this, I don't need you to remind me all the time.

thanks,
your daughter, who is counting down the days until the madness is over

dear wedding dress,

please fit me this Friday when I pick you up from alterations. I promise I'll lay off the brownies and exercise more.

love,
the bride

peekaboo2011 · March 2011

Dear Organic Chemistry,

How on EARTH does one go from a 95 on the first test to a 67 on the second? I don't care if 67 is the class average, that's OBNOXIOUS. Especially when you consider how much time I spent studying. This is not helping my senioritis. Nope, not at all. In fact, might be promoting it.

And I really wanted a 4.0 my last semester. Thanks for killing that for me.

Love, No, Hate,

Brandi

Elle1036 · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:1d3ef46a-3d07-4a19-80b4-f853ba17822f">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear Organic Chemistry, How on EARTH does one go from a 95 on the first test to a 67 on the second? I don't care if 67 is the class average, that's OBNOXIOUS. Especially when you consider how much time I spent studying. This is not helping my senioritis. Nope, not at all. In fact, might be promoting it. And I really wanted a 4.0 my last semester. Thanks for killing that for me. Love, No, Hate, Brandi
Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

O Chem is <em>supposed</em> to ruin your GPA. That's why they make you take it.

cu97tiger · March 2011

Dear lottery numbers,

Please come in tonight. Everything else in life is great, so I could really just use an extra few dollars so I can go visit my sister before June and so we don't have to move out of our house in six months. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Working girl who wishes she was laying by the pool

ravenray · March 2011

Dear Body,

Please don't get sick right now. I am still hurting from my problem four months ago. The last thing I need to is get sick on top of everything.

Thanks,

Rachael

Dear teachers,

Please don't fail me in all my classes. I am overwhelmed and afraid of failing! Please help me try harder.

Thanks,

Stressed out

Dear life,

Why do you have to be so hard right now? I am really tired of getting pushed back down every time I try something. Seriously, can you knock it off?

Ya...

Really tired of eating dirt.

peekaboo2011 · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:738dc51d-b966-4d64-a8b3-9149cf6ea08e">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Open Letter Wednesday! : O Chem is supposed to ruin your GPA. That's why they make you take it.
Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>No, No, No, NO. Physics ruined my GPA. O Chem CAN'T have what's left of it. My prof wrote "Superb!" on my first test. On my second, I got "?"</div><div>
</div><div>Studying tips for learning these stupid reactions? I can never remember the reagents.</div>

ravenray · March 2011

Peekaboo are you in your second semester? My BF is taking O chem and he is getting an A (but he loves it...) Anyways I know he reads the book, does his homework, makes flashcards... reads the profs. notes... Idk what you do or don't do but feel free to PM me and I can ask him to write down what he does.

meamolly · March 2011

Dear cell phone alarm,

Please stop making me hours late for work. I know I have had some emergency time off I could use in the past, but now it is all gone. I really like the new promotion I just got yesterday and would like to keep it. Please go off as I have set you for from now on.
Thank you,

Lady who is on the verge of tossing you at the wall

marleylikeair · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:97d50ae3-9ae3-4594-8b9f-d73b28286d0c">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]Dear cell phone alarm, Please stop making me hours late for work. I know I have had some emergency time off I could use in the past, but now it is all gone. I really like the new promotion I just got yesterday and would like to keep it. Please go off as I have set you for from now on. Thank you, Lady who is on the verge of tossing you at the wall
Posted by meamolly[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Molly, congrats on the promotion! :)

</div>

Elle1036 · March 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_open-letter-wednesday-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:602c41e9-522d-4fdf-a8b2-c30e6c7867adPost:b7e66a90-c05e-44e2-937c-4e38df60e2d6">Re: Open Letter Wednesday!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Open Letter Wednesday! : No, No, No, NO. Physics ruined my GPA. O Chem CAN'T have what's left of it. My prof wrote "Superb!" on my first test. On my second, I got "?" Studying tips for learning these stupid reactions? I can never remember the reagents.
Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

It's been a while for me, so I'm not sure what "tips" I can provide, but I'll say this: I didn't truly <em>get</em> o chem until I started studying for the MCAT. By that point, I had already taken 10 hours of it. I had to stop trying to memorize and start trying to understand for everything finally to click. Study the mechanisms and try to understand what pushes the reaction forward rather than just memorizing the steps.

PolkaDotBella · March 2011

Dear Spiders in my home,
Please go away. I do not know why you are invading my house, but I would love it if you would kindly go away and die. I do not appreciate you appearing on the washing machine lid just as I reach for it and I really do not appreciate you dropping into the bath tub as I'm in it soaking away snowboard-induced soreness. You made me jump out and scream like a little girl... so not cool of you. I wish I could feel sorry for you when you drown, but I can't...
Thanks,
the girl who wishes you all would crawl away and die

Dear BF,
Thank you for being amazing and figuratively knocking some sense into me when I get into my crazy psycho-pants mood about my future internship. You're right that I have a year left before I have to start looking for internships and I need to stop stressing/worrying about it now.
Love,
your ever-grateful trying not be psycho-pants girlfriend

Dear Crazy Psycho-Pants self,
Stop! Just stop stressing and worrying. There's nothing you can do right now about internships, so just take a breath. You're going to make yourself sick and no one wants the ulcer to come back!
Thanks!
Your sane part

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