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labro · May 2013

Guess I'm gonna get this started since it's already floating around in my head and my brain needs to escape from work for a bit.

Dear Mom,

I love you and I miss you and I hope you are having a great time at the beach. I really miss my puppies though and I wish you would take more pictures of them cause it's their first trip to the beach! Also, hope you don't mind me AWing what pics I do have of them on NEY.

Love,

Your Oldest

Dear BF,

Sorry I drank all the Cupcake Red Velvet wine before you had a chance to have more than one glass. I made up for it though! I bought you more Cupcake and I made you tasty pasta primavera while you were at work. I promise you can have the next bottle all to yourself if you want.

Love,

Your "Cupcake"

Dear Bank Mortgage People,

We have 2 and a half weeks until our anticipated closing date. Would you please get off your collective asses and put some pressure on whoever is supposed to conduct the appraisal on our home? I feel like this is the only thing holding us back at this point and it would relieve a lot of stress if you would just get it over with.

kthxbai

Me

kmbryant2413 · May 2013

Dear BF,

We can make it through this. Please remind me of that every once in a while. Our time to shine will come soon.

Love,

So Anxious

Dear Universe,

Cut me a fucking break. Seriously. I'm taking care of an elderly person. My grandfather has a bunch of brain tumors and we don't know if he'll make it through the week. I'm sick, and I come to work every day at a job I hate. Please, please just.. Christ. Give me something to work with here.

No love,

That girl that you shit on all the time

Dear family,

Thanks for taking my news of moving so well. I promise 5 hours is not that far away, I've lived across the country for years. Yall are the best.

Love,

Gypsy

CLoGreenEyes · May 2013

Dear NEY,

So, anybody ever had to bean-dip your gyno in the middle of that most dreaded of all doctor's appointments? 'Cause I did yesterday, and it just wasn't a pleasant experience in any way. *sigh*

Sincerely,

I love my doctor, but REALLY?

***

Dear new chicken and dumplings recipe,

I have high hopes for you. Together, we shall impress BF's family with our mad skills yet again!

Love,

Me

***

Dear nursing school,

$600 for textbooks? And I have to come back and pick up more when you get them in stock? Come again?

No love,

Girl who thinks pole dancing sounds like a viable career option right now

***

Dear BF,

I am irrationally excited about our day-trip this weekend. I can't wait to spend a whole day with you and get out and see the world. Thank you for finding time to do this with me before my life explodes for a year. I wuv yooz

Love,

Me

[Deleted User] · May 2013

Aw look at the babies! I miss them too and I want more pictures of them.

Dear Florist,

I emailed you with some questions a while back and haven't heard a response. I would like to know the answers to these questions before my mother and I go by things that they already be purchased through you sooo answer me! I still love you though and I think you're cool.

Love,

Your client

Dear Saturday,

You're going to be crazy busy but I'm excited because it's a day full of celebrations and I'm so glad to be having a positive weekend b/c last weekend sucked!!!!!

Love,

Ready for the weekend

Dear FI,

Words can't describe how ready I am to marry you. You're the most selfless and loving human being I've ever met. I'm seriously the luckiest girl in the world and I can't wait to call you my husband!

Love love love love,

Your future wife

Dear kitchen,

Fill yourself with food magically while I'm at work.

kthx

radleyboo · May 2013

Amapola14 said:

Dear NEY,

So, anybody ever had to bean-dip your gyno in the middle of that most dreaded of all doctor's appointments? 'Cause I did yesterday, and it just wasn't a pleasant experience in any way. *sigh*

Sincerely,
I love my doctor, but REALLY?

What??? No way. Just... No way.

Dear FI-

ONE MONTH from today, on 6/15, we will finally be married! Please relax, the details will work themselves out. I can't wait for our big day, our amazing honeymoon, and most importantly, to be your wife. I love you so very much! Squeeee!

PS: Thanks for humoring me and eating all of the vegan recipes I've been trying lately. I know you love your meat n potatoes, so it makes me feel really good when you try new things, even if you hate them.

Love,

Me

Dear Wedding Details-

Sort yourselves out. I'm sick of the time suckage and want to just get back to my life.

Kthanx.

Exasperated Bride

Dear Mom-

I appreciate the last minute ideas and recommendations that you have for the wedding and reception, but they all cost money, and we are swiftly running out of it. Parasols, champagne toasts, favors, inviting your neighbors at the last minute, and a string quartet are not in the budget. Love you, but enough is enough.

Sincerely,

Your Daughter Who is Trying to Stick to a Budget and is Marrying a Banker So Good Luck With That

minskat30 · May 2013

Dear H,

I'm sorry I'm tired and cranky and emotional all the time. I love you and hope work gets better soon.

Your tired, cranky, emotional (and loving) W

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Dear Client,

Just stop. Stop changing the fundamentals of the deal two to three times a day (usually at 5 am, 2 pm and 9 pm) which require me to change the documents so you can change the fundamentals yet again.

Cranky Lawyer Who Just Wants to Cook with Wine Again at Night

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Dear Family,

I'm sorry our conversations are like 5 minutes long lately. I'll have time soon...I hope.

Your (still) loving daughter/sister/aunt

Blue & White · May 2013

Dear dress,

I'm pretty sure I said yes to the dress (it's in layaway) now I just need to commit! I look hot in you but I'm nervous about this investment haha. Anyway, I'm deciding by Friday soooo be the one!

- girl that wants to say yes to the dress!

buddysmom80 · May 2013

Dear Dad,

OMG did you really just suggest therapy for my bf????? The man who yells at me for taking a xanax before getting on a plane acting like I bought the pill off of a street drug dealer? I am shocked. Not even in a bad way shocked. Just shocked in general. What is happening to you? I miss my grouchy and mean dad. Also please stop closing your emails with "I love you" it makes me cry at my desk and people are starting to look at me weird.

Your daughter

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Dear BF,

I'm sorry about the other night, but I was honest. I think you could do so much better than where you are. You have a job, not a career. You're so freaking smart it's not even funny. I'm sorry I had to give you my opinion on at "what would you do scenario". What would I do? Send my resume to everyone because your current job is fueling you up on empty promises and false hope. Christ on a cracker, it's frustrating. Anyway, we talked about it, then I got the stomach bug, that didn't end the conversation, we have to work on your confidence abilities and the ability to handle rejection. I love you, this will happen.

Love, your gf

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Dear mom,

FINALLY!!!! Let's book this mutha effing trip! Hopefully we won't get kicked out of Europe too fast upon our arrival! I told you dad wouldn't care how much we spend. Duh..... you better brush up on our French and learn some Italian.

Your daughter who is so freaking excited to take a girls only vacation with you!

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Dear Mexico,

Less than a month. I will be drunk. All day.

Gracias

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Dear NEYers,

You ladies are the best. Seriously, I get more support from you all than some people in my real life. Keep it up, you're freaking awesome!

Buddy

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Dear KG's

Where in the ever loving fluck is the spellcheck on here????

Sincerely,

Annoyed

Belle2188 · May 2013

Dear Job,

Four to six months before a promotion becomes available?! You must be fucking crazy. I'll let this go for now, but we'll be coming back to it soon...

No Love,

Frustrated Employee

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Dear Caltrain,

WTF, you killed another pedestrian? Why does this keep happening? How do you keep striking and killing people time and time again? This should not be happening so frequently...

Sincerely,

Girl that does not want to be hit by a train

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Dear BF,

When we discuss an upcoming holiday or event, like the 4th of July or my parents' anniversary, there are many appropriate thoughts to express. None of these appropriate thoughts involve you saying anything along the lines of "well that would be a good day to propose if I could get the ring in time." WTF?! No. Just no. I can tell you're starting to panic but try to reign in your inner crazy.

Love You,

GF

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Dear Self,

You just wrote three at least somewhat angry letters. Chill out and take off your cranky pants. You live in California now--try to be less high-strung New York.

Signed,

Your Inner Rationality

loves2shop4shoes · May 2013

Dear The Lovely Ladies of NEY,

I am officially GBCKing for the immediate future. I know myself well enough that I could never leave you hoars for good. But for now, I need some distance.

I truly have loved my time here over the last three years. I have loved meeting new people, learning different perspectives, having so many laughs, and sharing so many tears.

For now, I have a lot going on in my personal life, to which I don't need to add drama, gossip, he said/she said arguments, backstabbing, being thrown under the bus, etc. Yes, Audrewuh and Elle, I am talking to you, and unlike you, I have the balls to say it to your face.

I still have, and will continue to have, some great friends on this board. For right now though, I feel it is best for my own personal well being to disappear for a bit. Don't worry. I'll still lurk. And I'm only a phone call or PM away.

All my love,

Loves2Shop4Shoes

leia1979 · May 2013

Belle2188 said:

[snip]

Dear Caltrain,

WTF, you killed another pedestrian? Why does this keep happening? How do you keep striking and killing people time and time again? This should not be happening so frequently...

Sincerely,
Girl that does not want to be hit by a train

[snip]

@Belle2188 - I didn't know you were in CA (Bay Area is my guess from the Caltrain comment). I think the better question is why are there so many people who want to either die by train or think it's safe to cross the tracks when there are a billion signs.

Dear housing market,

You are starting to give me full-on anxiety. I would love some Xanax, please. I just want a nice middle class house. Nothing crazy.

Thanks,
Leia

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Dear NEYers,

You're probably sick to death of hearing me rant about house hunting. I'm sorry. But I also love you all for letting me rant and helping me look. You ladies are awesome.

Love,
Leia

KeptInStitches · May 2013

Dear expensive glass impinger,

I swear I didn't mean to break you off at the stem. And now I'm trying to figure out why I used you in building my system.

Lots and lots of "love",

Girl who someday wants a degree

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Yep, that's my day in a nutshell. Argh. Why is it every time I go into the lab, something breaks? Wrong field, party of one ...

Belle2188 · May 2013

@leia1979 Yep, the Bay Area is correct! I agree that people need to read the signs and not cross when the bars are down, I just can't get over how frequently this seems to happen around here and it seemed more appropriate to say WTF Caltrain than to speak ill of the dead...

leia1979 · May 2013

Belle2188 said:

@leia1979 Yep, the Bay Area is correct! I agree that people need to read the signs and not cross when the bars are down, I just can't get over how frequently this seems to happen around here and it seemed more appropriate to say WTF Caltrain than to speak ill of the dead...

Oh, you're right. I've just lived here all my life and am sadly kind of numb to it. I'm also glad to not take Caltrain.

Belle2188 · May 2013

leia1979 said

Oh, you're right. I've just lived here all my life and am sadly kind of numb to it. I'm also glad to not take Caltrain.

Haha totally understandable. I'm just used to New York where people get pushed in front of trains--it confuses me when they're hit accidentally!

RWS2011 · May 2013

@Amapola14 - YIKES! That is all.

@radleyboo - Squeeeeee! One month: that is so exciting! How is the planing going? Anything big looming preparation-wise for your wedding?

Dear Bacon Maple Donut,
I am trying really hard to stay away from gluten, because it makes me feel sick, but then there you are with your bacon and your maple frosting looking all appetizing and shit. You are just fighting dirty, and you suck.
Sincerely,
Needs more GF pastry options NOW

Dear A,
I am sorry that you felt embarrassed by having an AWESOME crimped hairdo yesterday for 80's day at your school. I know you get self conscious when you look "different" and I wish you could have more self assurance. It was great to hear that everyone loved your get up and you were surrounded by friends at recess. I knew you would not be made fun of for having fun with spirit week.
Love and kisses,
Mom

Dear B,
It is officially Spring now, and I want more walks! That is all.
Affectionately,
Your cooped up FI who enjoys walking with you

thelamarrs · May 2013

Dear Rain,

STAHP.

Love,

Groggy as fuck.

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Dear Work,

No. I don't wanna go.

Sincerely,

Lazy

audrewuh · May 2013

thelamarrs said:

Dear Rain,

STAHP.

Love,
Groggy as fuck.

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Dear Work,

No. I don't wanna go.

Sincerely,
Lazy

Co Signed,

Aud

Dear Molly,

You're going to bring lots of happiness to the kids faces today. Don't misbehave, kthnx. That means no pooping in the office.

Love,

Your proud mommy

Dear work,

Please find your own sponsors for meals. I don't wanna.

No love,

Overworked

CLoGreenEyes · May 2013

@kmbryant2413 - Somehow I missed the part of this thread where everything sucks and you're having a crummy time of it. So I send you all ze hugs this week! Hope that things start improving very soon.

thejucheidea · May 2013

Dear Evangelion 3.33 script,

I know you're available in English on the Internet, but I really want to translate you myself. Why do you have to be so weird? My Japanese is rusty and you have weird vocabulary. Lighten up, homes.

Also, WHY DO YOU DROP ALL THE SURU. Stop dropping words. You make it hard to understanddddd.

Sincerely,

anata wa atashi ni wa muzukashii sugiru

radleyboo · May 2013

@RWS2011: Yes, pretty exciting! My last details include things like meeting with minister, doing escort cards, seating chart, haircuts for kids, and finalizing appetizers. Also need to hammer out the schedule for the day-of. Sometimes it seems like a ton, other times, not so much. Trying to relax and enjoy it all! I'm ready to be done and head to Mexico for a whole week!

Shiroyasha · May 2013

Dear BF,

Have I told you that I love you lately? We've had a good couple days between going out and enjoying the heat and laying on the couch watching television. I miss having days like this.

Love,

GF

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Dear Body and Mind,

What is going on with you? Stop making me feel icky!

Love,

Me

***

Dear Olive Kitty

PLEASE STOP EATING PLASTIC! You know it makes you sick and throw up. I don't want to clean up your vomit. I'm having a hard enough time keeping my own vomit down.

Love,

The Authority

leia1979 · May 2013

@ahstillwell the one song I know in Japanese is the theme to Neon Genesis Evangelion. I sang it at karaoke once but needed my Japanese friend to find it in the book for me.

Peaseblossom55 · May 2013

Dear Radley,

Yay one month to go!!

danser

Dear TK,

Your new format doesn't let me post online, I can see the post but I can't reply it. Please fix this asap.

Thanks,

Danser

FI,

I love you so much, thanks for everything you continue to do around the house to make it wonderful. Thank you for being so concerned about #1 venue, I do love it so much. I love that you want this day to be perfect for us and that you want me to be happy.

Love,

Me

Dear company I work for,

Please call me regarding that interview that job looks really great and I know I could kick a$$ in it. Please let it come with a nice raise too.

Hopeful Employee

Dear self,

Please get to bed early tonight and get some sleep.

Me

suzie211 · May 2013

Dear RWS,

GF Maple Bacon donuts will be found in Chicago next month:) Guess its just another reason we need to get on this GTG!

Sincerely,

Happy to assist in GF food coma

Dear J.O.B,

I have been in my career for over 12 years, but lately you feel like the job I just check the box until I can call it a day. Please get your sh!t together. 4 managers in 4 years and crazy unrealistic quotas are making me a little nuts.

Sincerely,

Girl who wants to enjoy going to work

Dear Wedding,

Please stop sucking all the money out of me. My bank account gets very sad when its empty and lonely, and my closet is feeling no love. Can you find a way to magically pay for yourself?

Regards,

Wedding shopping does not equal fun shopping

RWS2011 · May 2013

Dear Suzie,
Your enabling is much appreciated! I guess I have to start working extra hard to find a new job so I can afford a GTG soon.

Warmly,
A Fellow GF Knottie

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