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Oh but they do. They made plans to ice skate and bail on each other, stalk their exes at bars, and do a White Elephant exchange where they no-so-secretly care way too much about who gets what.
One year I worked in an office and the gift limit was $5- by far the most hilarious white elephant ever. Items exchanged included-
-All the Diet Cherry Cokes someone had bought from the vending machine placed in a empty banker’s box
-Partially used Metro card (not gonna say that isn’t useful)
-A fondue pot from someone’s wedding gifts because they somehow got two and couldn’t return it
-A farting pig key chain because one our VPs let his kids pick the gift for the exchange because he clearly respected the institution of office holiday giving
-Cat calendar
7 years ago and I’ve yet to have this much fun at a White Elephant.
“Life is about experiences, getting out of your comfort zone, playing some games on the road, meeting new people and enjoying this short existence we call life.” So awesome.
I took a leap moving to DC then Philadelphia as an adult knowing no one-and with a little bravery it turned out awesome. I think we all need to give ourselves (and others) a little more credible for how cool, kind, welcoming, and interesting we all are. I see many of my sorority sisters from college still only friends with one another and it makes me sad for the reasons you stated so well above.
Glad you liked the TP. Wish I could have made it to the partay!
Exactly one year after I met my husband; we were engaged. Then we got married three months later. Some people had the nerve to ask me “why/how so fast? Are you SURE?”
I just mentally channeled an old saying of my Nana’s– “Go shit in your hat.”
Better, more solid relationship than dudes I kept around for 2 years+
I almost married one guy at 25 then did marry at totally different guy at 27. I was two totally different bitches. Wow, crazy to think of the different directions life goes/could go.
She did get the booties at Nordstrom a few weeks ago EVEN AFTER CAROLINE TOTALLY DIBS-ED THEM IN THEIR GROUP TEXT. Now in return, Caroline knocks some booties with Todd. Justice is served.
“Sarah poured me a fat glass of cab sauv. The Smith’s “Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” played quietly on the overpriced record player in the corner of the room. Clothing was getting removed. Light kissing. A move from the sectional to her bedroom. You get the idea. ”
This made me glad for a private office with a door that locks…mmhmmm. #brb
Anyway–glad it went well. Write us back if/when it gets to #2. If you’re no longer in, I may have someone to set her up with.
ScarFace- Between your husband withholding money for your medication vital to your breathing, you saying you’d rather share a bed with a dog, and now the above– I am concerned for you. Please take a beat and think about YOU.
Or this is a fake account and you have successfully trolled me.
No kidding, there was something on NPR the other day about lineworkers making $50+ an hour with INSANE overtime during bad weather, great benefits, and a healthy pension. Apparently they cannot fill these jobs fast enough–everyone is still obsessing over college degrees for simply the cache without thinking about if it is truly their right and best path.
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I know now every Bill Nye day was really a teacher hangover day.
Oh but they do. They made plans to ice skate and bail on each other, stalk their exes at bars, and do a White Elephant exchange where they no-so-secretly care way too much about who gets what.
“I don’t even want see you right now.”
We feel the same, sweetheart.
#FreeTodd
I hope Lesley brought something fug on purpose. I like her shade.
One year I worked in an office and the gift limit was $5- by far the most hilarious white elephant ever. Items exchanged included-
-All the Diet Cherry Cokes someone had bought from the vending machine placed in a empty banker’s box
-Partially used Metro card (not gonna say that isn’t useful)
-A fondue pot from someone’s wedding gifts because they somehow got two and couldn’t return it
-A farting pig key chain because one our VPs let his kids pick the gift for the exchange because he clearly respected the institution of office holiday giving
-Cat calendar
7 years ago and I’ve yet to have this much fun at a White Elephant.
“Life is about experiences, getting out of your comfort zone, playing some games on the road, meeting new people and enjoying this short existence we call life.” So awesome.
I took a leap moving to DC then Philadelphia as an adult knowing no one-and with a little bravery it turned out awesome. I think we all need to give ourselves (and others) a little more credible for how cool, kind, welcoming, and interesting we all are. I see many of my sorority sisters from college still only friends with one another and it makes me sad for the reasons you stated so well above.
Glad you liked the TP. Wish I could have made it to the partay!
What a nice holiday sentiment, thank you!
Exactly one year after I met my husband; we were engaged. Then we got married three months later. Some people had the nerve to ask me “why/how so fast? Are you SURE?”
I just mentally channeled an old saying of my Nana’s– “Go shit in your hat.”
Better, more solid relationship than dudes I kept around for 2 years+
I almost married one guy at 25 then did marry at totally different guy at 27. I was two totally different bitches. Wow, crazy to think of the different directions life goes/could go.
We’re all different at different ages. Also the how long you’ve known someone game is garbage.
I am a total relativist when it comes to this. However, this list was highly entertaining.
She did get the booties at Nordstrom a few weeks ago EVEN AFTER CAROLINE TOTALLY DIBS-ED THEM IN THEIR GROUP TEXT. Now in return, Caroline knocks some booties with Todd. Justice is served.
Speak to us, Sperry! See-er of all!
Yaaay!
“Sarah poured me a fat glass of cab sauv. The Smith’s “Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” played quietly on the overpriced record player in the corner of the room. Clothing was getting removed. Light kissing. A move from the sectional to her bedroom. You get the idea. ”
This made me glad for a private office with a door that locks…mmhmmm. #brb
Anyway–glad it went well. Write us back if/when it gets to #2. If you’re no longer in, I may have someone to set her up with.
Who eats dinner at 6pm?
ScarFace- Between your husband withholding money for your medication vital to your breathing, you saying you’d rather share a bed with a dog, and now the above– I am concerned for you. Please take a beat and think about YOU.
Or this is a fake account and you have successfully trolled me.
Either way–best of luck.
That seriously made me cry a single tear.
The only way to acquire a new washer and dryer is on the Showcase Showdown.
No kidding, there was something on NPR the other day about lineworkers making $50+ an hour with INSANE overtime during bad weather, great benefits, and a healthy pension. Apparently they cannot fill these jobs fast enough–everyone is still obsessing over college degrees for simply the cache without thinking about if it is truly their right and best path.
I think Todd would give him a 5-star rating too.