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Megbo2012 · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_ayg-29?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:43bdaf81-7d7f-45fd-a46d-4182c3e15b93Post:151f5b88-7aca-4bc4-a4c8-d8730e8e3fa1">Re:AYG</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:AYG : Depends on what side of the street the gutter is that has your mind. Also sesh, I really hate that opinion too. Like people shouldn't read simple books because it does nothing for their intelligence. FFS, it's entertainment. There is a TON of stuff out there that can be consumed that does nothing to enrich anyone's life other than to waste time, but people do it because they enjoy it. So what, right? I think half of the TV shows I watch are a hell of a lot more judgworthy than the fucking Twilight books.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

<div>The fact that I watch trash T.V. doesn't make me unintelligent. I just like drama that doesn't involve me. It's also hilarious. As for books, a quick juicy YA read is a nice change of pace from the Epistemology books I have been reading. I'm certainly not going to read Hume on the side.</div>

Nebb · March 2012

THANK YOU MARA!!

I still think YA is garbage. What I have read of it, made me want to walk into rush hour traffic. Its not my thing. I deal in extremes. I either love things or fucking despise them, because im over dramatic and silly. Im not making personal judgements, I just think the genre is barfable.

cheeseandrice · March 2012

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[QUOTE]THANK YOU MARA!! I still think YA is garbage. What I have read of it, made me want to walk into rush hour traffic. Its not my thing.<strong> I deal in extremes. I either love things or fucking despise them, because im over dramatic and silly.</strong> Im not making personal judgements, I just think the genre is barfable.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

I wish I had a thumbs up icon on TK.

Megbo2012 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]THANK YOU MARA!! I still think YA is garbage. What I have read of it, made me want to walk into rush hour traffic. Its not my thing. <strong>I deal in extremes. I either love things or fucking despise them,</strong> because im over dramatic and silly. Im not making personal judgements, I just think the genre is barfable.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

<div>I've learned that this is me, too. I am either obsessed with something (Ie a new TV show and I watch all the episodes as fast as I can) or I loathe something and avoid it like the plague. This goes for people too. Usually I love someone, have no real opinion, or dislike them. I'm weird I think.</div><div>
</div><div>ETA: So I made a snap judgment about Twilight, (the author of the article said it was better than HP pfft) that I would never fucking read it, and I've stuck to it. I cringed during the preview this weekend. </div>

dmiller9274 · March 2012

i don't get the uproar over Dot's comments with the initial information that was given. There ARE things you can do that can make you less of a target. Doesn't always mean that it will work, or that if you become a victim that it's your fault, but if I were being harassed, I would gladly take advice on things that I could potentially do to stop the harassment.

In one of my gun safety courses, we had two police officers give us tips to help make women less likely to be targeted by assholes. I've been told my entire life that I'm intimidating because I carry myself with confidence, I really do think it can make a big difference in how people treat you.

I also think I'm less of a target because I have the confidence of knowing that I have a concealed 9mm, incase of said assholes

chelseamb11 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]i don't get the uproar over Dot's comments with the initial information that was given. There ARE things you can do that can make you less of a target. Doesn't always mean that it will work, or that if you become a victim that it's your fault, but if I were being harassed, I would gladly take advice on things that I could potentially do to stop the harassment. In one of my gun safety courses, we had two police officers give us tips to help make women less likely to be targeted by assholes. I've been told my entire life that I'm intimidating because I carry myself with confidence, I really do think it can make a big difference in how people treat you. I also think I'm less of a target because I have the confidence of knowing that I have a concealed 9mm, incase of said assholes ;)
Posted by dmiller9274[/QUOTE]

Note to self: Don't ever mess with DMill. Or her raspberry(ies).

[Deleted User] · March 2012

I always say that I don't like romance novels, but the truth is that one of my all-time favorite books is by Nora Roberts. That damn book got me through some dark times and I can't believe I treasure it like I do.

I guess I just don't get how anyone can write off an entire genre. It seems close-minded to me. But I'm the type of person who finds enjoyment in just about any book or movie even if it's completely awful, simply because it takes my mind off real life for however long I'm reading/watching it.

Nebb · March 2012

I write off tons of genres based on my opinions. Reality/trash tv for example - I wont touch it with a 10 foot pole and I think its total crap. Maybe its not, but I dont really care cause i dont have any interest. I have preferences, same as everyone else, im just more severe with them.

NuggetBrain · March 2012

I flame everybody getting all up in arms over cat-calling. I'm sorry, but if you're going to get that offended by random dudes hollaring out that you're hot or whatever, you have three options.

A - tell them off for being douchebags
B- ignore them because everybody else can see they're being douchebags
C - stay in your damn house

Example: I have tig ol biddies. And sometimes, I will wear low cut shirts. But I don't get butthurt when some random turdburglar is all "nice tits!" because, well. I do have nice tits.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · March 2012

Make no mistake, Nebb. Reality TV is total crap. But knowing that doesn't make me stop watching it

Nebb · March 2012

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[QUOTE]Make no mistake, Nebb. Reality TV is total crap. But knowing that doesn't make me stop watching it :)
<p>Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]</p><p>and I only judge you a tiny bit for watching it lol. </p>

AllAboutTheBenjamin · March 2012

Haha touche, rightly so!

maratea · March 2012

Dot- GUNS IN CA (clicky)

[Deleted User] · March 2012

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[QUOTE] Sesh which Nora Roberts book did you love?
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]

Dance Upon the Air.

It gave me hope. I still read it when I'm feeling down. Like right now, after we just got another half-hour verbal bashing. It's my "I'm feeling sad" book.

dmiller9274 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AYG : What were some of the tips they gave? I will take all the info I can get on the subject. I wished I lived where I could carry a concealed weapon. Stupid CA hippie gun laws.
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]
They were more tips for general safety, not just cat calling, but here's some of the big ones that stuck out to me. <div>1. when you know you are going to be out walking a lot, avoid bags and clothing that is covered in designer labels. if you have a purse with a small designer label, always keep the label turned into your body, not facing out towards the public.</div><div>
</div><div>2. carry keys in your hand. they make noise so people notice them, you are less likely to be approached if you have something readily accessible to gouge someone's eyes out. </div><div>
</div><div>3. Walk tall, don't walk with your head down. Be alert of what is going on around you without looking around frequently as if you are suspicious of people. Most attackers are looking for someone they believe is scared or afraid of them.</div><div>
</div><div>4. (this one is kind of silly, but can be useful) Carry your purse over your shoulder with your hand clutching the strap at the top of your shoulder. With your arm bent, it creates more of a flexed muscle look and makes you seem more strong that what you might actually be.</div><div>
</div><div>5. Walk a straight path. If you see a group of people, don't let your line of walking veer away from them, again it will make you seem weak and scared. Continue walking past them as if you have nothing to worry about.</div><div>
</div><div>6. Smile. If you smile at people as they walk past you, it will also make you seem less timid/afraid of people. </div><div>
</div><div>obviously none of these things are full proof, but basic tips to hopefully make you less of a target for an attack. </div>

mica178 · March 2012

Lauren wasn't a troll. She was just a newb who didn't know how to deal with an internet forum (I believe she referred to TK as a "blog").

[Deleted User] · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AYG : I don't think I have read that one and I thought I had read all of her stuff. I'm going to google it now. Have you read many of her others? And why did you guys get bashed for a half hour? ETA I'm a liar. I have read it, the whole trilogy in fact and LOVED it. Loved it. Have you read the other two? Did you read the other In The Grden Trilogy or the Chesapeake Bay Saga? If you liked Dance Upon Air you would probably like those too.
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]

Yes, I've read all of them. I think I also have the last one, Fire something. My mom is a huge Nora Roberts fan and has all of her books, so I've read a lot of them over the years. Mostly the ones with witches or some sort of magical element (like the Donovan series). The J.D. Robb series isn't that bad either (and I love the Rourke character), although they are all a bit predictable.

I met Nora Roberts when I was in school. she came to do a signing and I got to meet her at a VIP party. She was really nice, and funny. I was mostly excited to get a book signed by her for my mom for Christmas.

As for work, it's too much to explain. It's just a neverending cycle of suck.

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