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Re: Real Confessions

  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:658d6d14-0876-42ee-bcdb-befd14a3292c">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]Fire - Did he send it to your work? If so that is even better!  FI once sent me flowers to work on my birthday when he was away at boot camp (sneaky, sneaky). It was super cute. Except I worked on a government campus and I had to go outside the gate to meet the flower guy which was a bit shady. Haha. =)
    Posted by AmandaSC1988[/QUOTE]

    <div>Yep, sent to work :D He even figured out which station I would be working from this week and figured out the address without asking me, from 600 miles away. Sneaky man!</div>
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  • divinemsbeedivinemsbee member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:d80165eb-a57a-4b04-8fcb-b0b1dd946548">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ahh!! Yes! Let's SS!! Hikey!! Can we SS?! I have an excitement- H is going back to Japan tomorrow/today!!! Yay!! And another confession- I just totally at a Lean Cuisine dip, and a LC Pizza.  I went on a 4 mile run, but I still feel like a cow.. <strong>Oh! and has anyone seen that commercial about the laundry detergent where the girl is like "I wear my yoga pants for everything!.. okay I wear my yoga pants because I'm too lazy for real pants"  That is totally me. 98% of the time.. Is that bad?</strong>
    Posted by SamiJoeB[/QUOTE]
     Fo' real. FI always side-eyes me when that comes on. I have 5 pair of the exact same Old Navy yoga pant that I wear all the time. They don't make this style any more (they have pockets, my big must have), so I mend these to make them last. I'm pro SS if people are down with it. I'm not sure how it works long distance, though. My family's so huge we used to do SS/name drawing every Christmas, now we do the White Elephant thing.
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  • edited December 2011
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions : Oh not at all! I live in Norfolk and work in Virginia Beach. And you?
    Posted by BinxRose[/QUOTE]

    <div>I'm near Charlottesville/Richmond area. I'll be in Norfolk the 9-13th for a work training thing, and I am totally looking into the brides across america sponsored event on the 9th... </div><div>
    </div><div>any other knotties in Norfolk? would be cool to have a semi-impromptu gettogether!</div>
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:176b6570-2747-4a5f-8504-3c152d6af1d9">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions :  Fo' real. FI always side-eyes me when that comes on. I have 5 pair of the exact same Old Navy yoga pant that I wear all the time. They don't make this style any more (they have pockets, my big must have), so I mend these to make them last. I'm pro SS if people are down with it. I'm not sure how it works long distance, though. My family's so huge we used to do SS/name drawing every Christmas, now we do the <strong>White Elephant thing</strong>.
    Posted by divinemsbee[/QUOTE]
    What is this? I'm curious/nosy.
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  • shayNnikshayNnik member
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    edited December 2011
    I just tried to show FI my ticker and realized I was looking at CAB's. I SO did not realize they were the same!! So, new ticker for me. I promise I wasn't trying to copycat. :-)

    Confession- CAB, you're my TK crush lol. I love your sense of humor and I've been checking out your blog alot. Your makeup suggestions are kind of the shiit!! You've re-introduced me to the world of ELF. For that, I sincerely thank you.
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  • edited December 2011
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions : What is this? I'm curious/nosy.
    Posted by melbelle24[/QUOTE]

    <div>
    </div><div>wikipedia is most useful for not having to type/explain this on my own. ha! The term white elephant refers to the fact that the gift is usually so expensive to maintain that it's not worth having, or it's a really inexpensive gag gift. We do an ornament exchange party like this- some people get nice ornaments, others get tacky ones. It's fun.</div><div>
    </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;line-height:19px;color:#000000;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;">To determine the gift-choice play order, participants may draw numbers from a hat. Starting with one and up to the total number of participants, the players take turn in the corresponding succession.</p><p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;line-height:19px;color:#000000;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;text-align:-webkit-auto;background-color:#ffffff;">Once an order has been established, each person takes his or her turn choosing a gift. The first person picks a gift, opens it, and shows it to the rest of the company. Then in turn, the participants choose to <strong>either</strong> unwrap a new gift <strong>or</strong> to "steal" a previously unwrapped gift. If a gift is "stolen", the person who had their gift taken from them gets to unwrap any unopened gift; and then, the turn passes. When all the gifts have been opened, the game is over. This variant is usually used for large groups of people (25+).</p></div>
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  • edited December 2011
    MissB-I'm the same way.  Except for me it has to be Nike dri-fit and I have 4 pairs of long pants, and 4 pairs of capris.  I just recently found a pair in grey at Ross for like $24 which made me excited since they are normally super expensive from like DicksSportingGoods (the knot won't let me say "D!cks" or Macys.  I got most of mine from the Nex though, so they were a bit cheaper.  My dad is always fussing because they're all black and I "look like I'm in a cult".  When i'm forced to wear real pants, I usually start fantasizing about when I can put my comfy pants back on.. Not that my jeans are like super tight, but you know.. they are so constricting... In my sweats I feel FREEEEEEE!!
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:787b22dd-d0f5-4a7b-99b8-3635c6b32700">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions : wikipedia is most useful for not having to type/explain this on my own. ha! The term white elephant refers to the fact that the gift is usually so expensive to maintain that it's not worth having, or it's a really inexpensive gag gift. We do an ornament exchange party like this- some people get nice ornaments, others get tacky ones. It's fun. To determine the gift-choice play order, participants may draw numbers from a hat. Starting with one and up to the total number of participants, the players take turn in the corresponding succession. Once an order has been established, each person takes his or her turn choosing a gift. The first person picks a gift, opens it, and shows it to the rest of the company. Then in turn, the participants choose to  either  unwrap a new gift  or  to "steal" a previously unwrapped gift. If a gift is "stolen", the person who had their gift taken from them gets to unwrap any unopened gift; and then, the turn passes. When all the gifts have been opened, the game is over. This variant is usually used for large groups of people (25+).
    Posted by firemedicrr[/QUOTE]
    Gotcha. We do the same thing, just call it Dirty Santa. It's definitely my favorite part of family Christmas parties. I guess I could have just googled that, but my phone is being stupid and slow, so it just irritates me more than it's worth.
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    My confession is that I'm addicted to Oregon Trail on Facebook.  And those of you who are friends of mine on Facebook, I apologize in advance for recruiting you for my wagon!  I promise not to let you die of dysentery, but having "friends" on my wagon really helps my score (because I presume they send you a message asking you to join the game - feel free to turn it down, but it's really fun if you are interested!)

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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:41322cc4-f7ad-4c13-b3d1-2b50e6d11154">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]MissB-I'm the same way.  Except for me it has to be Nike dri-fit and I have 4 pairs of long pants, and 4 pairs of capris.  I just recently found a pair in grey at Ross for like $24 which made me excited since they are normally super expensive from like DicksSportingGoods (the knot won't let me say "D!cks" or Macys.  I got most of mine from the Nex though, so they were a bit cheaper.  My dad is always fussing because they're all black and I "look like I'm in a cult". <strong> When i'm forced to wear real pants, I usually start fantasizing about when I can put my comfy pants back on.. Not that my jeans are like super tight, but you know.. they are so constricting... In my sweats I feel FREEEEEEE!!</strong>
    Posted by SamiJoeB[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>Yes, this!!!</div>
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  • edited December 2011
    C-Did I get an invite?! I freaking LOVED that game growing up!!!!
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  • melbelle24melbelle24 member
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    edited December 2011
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    [QUOTE]MissB-I'm the same way.  Except for me it has to be Nike dri-fit and I have 4 pairs of long pants, and 4 pairs of capris.  I just recently found a pair in grey at Ross for like $24 which made me excited since they are normally super expensive from like DicksSportingGoods (the knot won't let me say "D!cks" or Macys.  I got most of mine from the Nex though, so they were a bit cheaper.  My dad is always fussing because they're all black and I "look like I'm in a cult".  <strong>When i'm forced to wear real pants, I usually start fantasizing about when I can put my comfy pants back on.. Not that my jeans are like super tight, but you know.. they are so constricting... In my sweats I feel FREEEEEEE!!</strong>
    Posted by SamiJoeB[/QUOTE]
    Sami, you crack me up!
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  • edited December 2011
    oh wow; confession: TK just glitched and on my screen it showed my avatar as a pic of some girl kissing a dog; and it's NOT ME! It actually linked me to another person's profile. HAHA. Wonder if it did that for you guys looking at the post too.... here's the screenshot. So funny, bc my post 2 posts up was right!

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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:7c1479fc-1075-45fa-9b3f-d2d52dec54f6">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]C-Did I get an invite?! I freaking LOVED that game growing up!!!!
    Posted by SamiJoeB[/QUOTE]

    My wagon is currently made up of me, Stan, SamiJoe, DNBeach, and the other Sammy (who hasn't been around recently, but will be back in the coming weeks probably.  If anyone's curious, her Officer application is going well, but it's been delayed due to some logistical/budgetary issues that have nothing to do with her.  She's hoping to hear for sure in December).

    This is my wagon:


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    SamiJoe is the same outfit as me since we're basically sisters, Stan & Sammy have guns because they're badass, and DNBeach's character kinda looked like her sorta.  I dunno, it doesn't give you a lot of options!

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  • edited December 2011
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    [QUOTE]I just tried to show FI my ticker and realized I was looking at CAB's. I SO did not realize they were the same!! So, new ticker for me. I promise I wasn't trying to copycat. :-) Confession- CAB, you're my TK crush lol. I love your sense of humor and I've been checking out your blog alot. Your makeup suggestions are kind of the shiit!! You've re-introduced me to the world of ELF. For that, I sincerely thank you.
    Posted by shayNnik[/QUOTE]

    Blushing HARD.
    Heee heee heeeeee! Thank you!
  • divinemsbeedivinemsbee member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah, White Elephant and Dirty Santa are roughly similar. Of course in my family we have couples that will work in teams to get what they want, we play pretty dirty. We had to institute a limit on "stealing", a present can only be stolen 3 times now. Once the last person goes, if they unwrap something, they can pick from everything that has been opened, and everyone has to trade with them, so you want that position if possible.

    I always put on my yoga pants when I get home from somewhere, and I generally wear them on most errands.
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  • edited December 2011
    C- I'M SO STINKIN EXCITED!!!!! I'm going to go upstairs and play Oregon Trail probably for the rest of the evening!! I Love this!!!
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:8aafe5f2-d036-4b99-a702-d702d7bac260">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]On MN we did a SS. I did not participate. Later, we found out someone who was a troll participated. She said her H had been injured in combat, etc. He had not. She was completely fake and didn't have an H even. She got someone's address.  *shudder* Also, I don't understand why Kendall's threads get 60 responses instead of one with me demanding proof that her friend called her sobbing from Afghanistan over <strong>MARADMIN 622/11</strong>. Ignore her. 
    Posted by WishIcouldbeinthe'stan[/QUOTE]

    I confess I have no idea WTH Stan is talking about.
  • edited December 2011
    My other confession... I can't stand being a SAHW right now. :( I don't like the fact that H is  the only person bringing in income. He loves it, but it doesn't sit well with me. (I believe it's an Ego thing with me). Granted we combined one of my saving's account into a joint, it still bugs me. I want to be working now while I can, because we both agreed I'd be a SAHM until the kids are in school. NTM I love my career and I'm not ready to give it up yet.

    I've been able to make good use of my time and have done some neat things but I need more social interaction and more of my own friends here.  Come Jan. I'll prob take any job I can get.
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:9448b61a-6184-4eea-a7cb-abbb9258f91f">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]Another confession- there was a anti abortion protest in front of an abortion clinic. They wanted me to beep for their cause. I rolled down my window and gave them a thumbs down.
    Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

    I love you so much.
    I want to throw eggs at those people... Or bring them all a ton of fast food in hopes that they die sooner.
    My confession: I feel like I'm not going to graduate. my gpa is sht and I'm just slipping into a blah downward spiral and feel so upset over it... but I'm too chicken to talk to teachers because the couple times I have, I was yelled at and told to go ask help from someone else.
    And I confess that even if I do graduate in two quarters, I feel like I don't possibly know enough math to do a mathematical based job. All we do is proofs now. wtf is that... Boeing isn't going to ask me to proof that 1+1:= 2.  No. No they're not.
    And I  confess that I'm just going to end up disappointed H because he is so proud of me and I don't feel I deserve it.. and that I'm just going to crash and burn and he'll love me less for it..
    *sigh* ... mid quarter blues... :(
  • edited December 2011
    OMG OREGON TRAIL AEWSOME!!!!
    I loved that dorky game back in elementary/middle school :o)
  • edited December 2011

    FTL, you've gotta push through that girl! You can do this! Don't get into a funk! Oh, and that makes me mad that teachers got mad at you for seeking their help. Umm, what happened to being a teacher? You do deserve your H being proud of you, YOU DO!!!! Now, keep your head up and you ass back in the game! You've got 2 quarters to do it!YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Si Se PUEDE! Yeah, I just got Mexican on you!

  • edited December 2011
    lol holy crap CAB you need to go do motivational speaking or something.. srsly. :P
    ugh.. I feel better ater the gym now... Tomorrow is going to be crazy hw day. I'm not going to turn the tv on the whole day. That's my promise to myself.
    blaaaaaahh
  • edited December 2011
    lol holy crap CAB you need to go do motivational speaking or something.. srsly. :P
    ugh.. I feel better ater the gym now... Tomorrow is going to be crazy hw day. I'm not going to turn the tv on the whole day. That's my promise to myself.
    blaaaaaahh
  • kyrgyzstankyrgyzstan member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:f799291f-f934-48e3-bc65-d4b6c804e8ba">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions : I confess I have no idea WTH Stan is talking about.
    Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]

    <div>"Kendall" claims that her "friend" called her sobbing from Afghanistan because NOW he has to leave his sleeves down even though it's SO hot over there. </div><div>
    </div><div>Marines always wear their sleeves down on deployment. Ergo, I think Kendall is a lying liar who lies. Or isn't real and is an elaborate troll.</div><div>
    </div>
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  • kyrgyzstankyrgyzstan member
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    edited December 2011
    Also, Cal, LOL at Sammy and me on your train. We're some big ladies with some big guns! :D
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  • edited December 2011
    I confess when my Fi is unreachable I have a hard time sleeping. Which is why I am up now at 5a.m. I just want to sleep but I can't! Cry
  • edited December 2011
    I confess.... I don't have the ring yet but we've been planning our wedding for at least two months. Our date is June 9, seven months away. I already designed our STDs. haha.

    I also confess... I don't think I'm supposed to know but I'm 90% positive he's going to propose either this Friday or this Sunday. I can't wait. I know he has the ring and I think he's just waiting for my OOT sister to come this wekend.
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_real-confessions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:b5761472-9169-4eaf-8118-e46280c6dfc5Post:5f941cc0-548e-48f5-b165-53a905713412">Re: Real Confessions</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Real Confessions : "Kendall" claims that her "friend" called her sobbing from Afghanistan because NOW he has to leave his sleeves down even though it's SO hot over there.  Marines always wear their sleeves down on deployment. Ergo, <strong>I think Kendall is a lying liar who lies</strong>. Or isn't real and is an elaborate troll.
    Posted by WishIcouldbeinthe'stan[/QUOTE]

    This made me lol, Stan.   And it made my girl crush on you get just a bit bigger!!<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />
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  • KendallR10KendallR10 member
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    edited December 2011
    Confession: I'm so stressed out I'm almost in tears. I have 379327438074308743187 and every one that is supposed to be helping me is at work. 
    Military Brides December 2011 Siggy. Holiday picture with your SO. We suck and don't have one :/ Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter.
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