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carmen_b
07-06-2022, 02:54 PM
^ I am also like " Oh covid is a thing ? " when I hear of someone sick.

seashell
07-06-2022, 03:22 PM
Listening to the Stripcast podcast... omg I had no idea this existed!

She is hilarious and has so much depth of thought about the sex industry...

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/051-dear-strippers/id1106904007?i=1000385761551

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-07-2022, 04:38 AM
So I have a personal dilemma and I want some wise opinions.

I've been thinking about tracking down some childhood friends who we lost track of in the early 1990s b/c their mom lost custody of them due to her drug issues.

Part of me would love to know how they are doing now. Part of me is apprehensive that they don't want those times in their life dredged up.

Anyone have any thoughts about this?

Marina Starr
07-07-2022, 09:38 AM
I think it's absolutely fine to reach out to them if you genuinely want to know how they're doing but let them lead the conservation about those times in their life.
I'm not saying that you do this but bringing up the past can make people feel like you're holding it against them.

I believe it's important to let people show up in the present.


So I have a personal dilemma and I want some wise opinions.

I've been thinking about tracking down some childhood friends who we lost track of in the early 1990s b/c their mom lost custody of them due to her drug issues.

Part of me would love to know how they are doing now. Part of me is apprehensive that they don't want those times in their life dredged up.

Anyone have any thoughts about this?

indiegirl
07-07-2022, 07:35 PM
Elon musk had twins recently with another person...........Man having 9 kids sounds shitty to do to a bunch of children. Especially with how busy he is... Not enough attention for the kids. :(

Cutie101
07-07-2022, 07:52 PM
Elon musk had twins recently with another person...........Man having 9 kids sounds shitty to do to a bunch of children. Especially with how busy he is... Not enough attention for the kids. :(

His pullout game is weak af lmao.

On a serious note, there's nothing I hate more than men having tons of kids with tons of women. It's gonna be a shit show to pay child support (even in his case, just because he's EM it doesn't mean kids would get a decent amount, he's known to be a cheap ass). Idk what these women are thinking when they open their legs, except that they are hoping to be given a few millions and live well on it.
I'd run for my life if a man has kids with more than 1 woman. I'd knew he wouldn't afford to pay child support on those exes kids AND create a new family in top of that and support it.

Luci Fer
07-07-2022, 08:36 PM
^
Elon Musk and his harem and and an army of kids, lol
I was very surprised when I learnt he has 9 kids (in the post above). I thought he only has 1 kid with that strange name AEX-something.

Cutie101
07-07-2022, 09:01 PM
^
Elon Musk and his harem and and an army of kids, lol
I was very surprised when I learnt he has 9 kids (in the post above). I thought he only has 1 kid with that strange name AEX-something.

He had 5 before her, with his ex wife, then he has 2 kids with Grimes (Aex is one of the kid's name lol) and now it';s been revealed he had another pair of twins (under 1 yr old) with his assitant.

Luci Fer
07-07-2022, 09:19 PM
He had 5 before her, with his ex wife, then he has 2 kids with Grimes (Aex is one of the kid's name lol) and now it';s been revealed he had another pair of twins (under 1 yr old) with his assitant.

wow, the dude can produce twins so easy! Twins twice!;D
still so shocking to me, I thought of him as of more self-centered person with little interest to kids/family stuff.

indiegirl
07-07-2022, 09:42 PM
wow, the dude can produce twins so easy! Twins twice!;D
still so shocking to me, I thought of him as of more self-centered person with little interest to kids/family stuff.

He has a transgender child (not sure if the media counted them) who wants nothing to do with Elon and even went to court this year for a last name change as well as their first name being altered. Don't blame them.

Anyways..that would be hard to be associated with him as your father, let alone how open he is to having kids and not being present in their daily life.

whirlerz
07-07-2022, 10:45 PM
He has a set of triplets too, (boys) they showed a pic of him/them meeting the Pope::)

whirlerz
07-07-2022, 11:29 PM
Yahoo, for some reason, put in a small clip of the old porn film, "Deep Throat" & the comments, too funny.

Luci Fer
07-08-2022, 12:11 AM
He has a transgender child (not sure if the media counted them) who wants nothing to do with Elon and even went to court this year for a last name change as well as their first name being altered. Don't blame them.

Anyways..that would be hard to be associated with him as your father, let alone how open he is to having kids and not being present in their daily life.

yeah, i ve read about it.
If to remember he persuades his gfs go blonde I am not surprised he's an authoritarian person, so I can understand his transgender child's choice.

AChildOfBoredom
07-08-2022, 03:59 AM
We all need to get into the habit of knocking on doors in this house, myself included. We’d done laundry last night and we just take the laundry to everyone’s room (we all who the clothing belongs to). Went to take the new girl’s out to her and ended up walking in on her while she was masturbating. She had headphones on, so she didn’t realize right away I was in there, and I think that made it more awkward for both of us.

WendiStarr
07-08-2022, 07:41 AM
I saw that tweet from Elon Musk about how the world is allegedly (according to him) underpopulated and had to laugh. That dude has 9, possibly 10 kids. He sure is generous with his sperm for a wealthy guy. Things that make you go hmm. Also, I highly doubt there's really an underpopulation crisis. I think it's the exact opposite. The world is overpopulated.

carmen_b
07-08-2022, 09:23 AM
This Montana trip is gonna bit Bitchin haha

I am flying up at least *one* way.
Too many activities booked to allow for time to show off my titties along the way for cash ( two others trips were funded that way though so I vouch personally that it can be done ).

Get yer mountain trips on the calendar before the summer runs out. :)

carmen_b
07-08-2022, 09:24 AM
Finally a dude that has a ton of kids and can actually afford them hahaha.


I saw that tweet from Elon Musk about how the world is allegedly (according to him) underpopulated and had to laugh. That dude has 9, possibly 10 kids. He sure is generous with his sperm for a wealthy guy. Things that make you go hmm. Also, I highly doubt there's really an underpopulation crisis. I think it's the exact opposite. The world is overpopulated.

Marina Starr
07-08-2022, 09:48 AM
I'm glad Starbucks took my feedback seriously. It means so much when your shared experience is heard and validated.
I'm been going to Starbucks for close to 15 years so I now consider myself a spokeperson for Starbucks so it's important that I am happy and treated well.

I give feedback when things are going well and even if they're not. Feedback is a gift to businesses, it's a valuable opportunity for them to improve.
I tried to be gracious with my complaints but I hold nothing back. I am beyond that and there's no turning back.

Cutie101
07-08-2022, 11:13 AM
I saw that tweet from Elon Musk about how the world is allegedly (according to him) underpopulated and had to laugh. That dude has 9, possibly 10 kids. He sure is generous with his sperm for a wealthy guy. Things that make you go hmm. Also, I highly doubt there's really an underpopulation crisis. I think it's the exact opposite. The world is overpopulated.

I did read the tweet too and I think he was sarcastic, because the news of him having another 2 kids with a new women broke off a few hours before.
I did bite it too in the begining, then I saw the new and it poked me. I know he's trolling all the time on his twitter, that's why i was confused on why he'd say something about this :)) Then I did read the news lol.

Cutie101
07-08-2022, 11:14 AM
I'm glad Starbucks took my feedback seriously. It means so much when your shared experience is heard and validated.
I'm been going to Starbucks for close to 15 years so I now consider myself a spokeperson for Starbucks so it's important that I am happy and treated well.

I give feedback when things are going well and even if they're not. Feedback is a gift to businesses, it's a valuable opportunity for them to improve.
I tried to be gracious with my complaints but I hold nothing back. I am beyond that and there's no turning back.

You should ask them for a job, considering your experience as a customer. They'd need someone like you, ha!

Marina Starr
07-08-2022, 12:01 PM
LOL, true girl! I've been going for so long that I could even train the baristas and go behind the bar making drinks with no training.

They'd have to create a position specifically just for me, Starbucks Hoe :)


You should ask them for a job, considering your experience as a customer. They'd need someone like you, ha!

carmen_b
07-09-2022, 11:16 AM
Booked the FLIGHT to Montana at least the first leg. :)
The 2nd leg coming back I feel like I could deal with easier road tripping it ( two other drivers in the car so we can alternate ).

At least I got myself UP there without the full drive.
I had enough points to upgrade to a comfort seat too. :)
The group is spending 5 days in / near Glacier National Park.

Maybe in a few days I'll look at things along the way on the route back and book another flight ha but as long as one of those huge drives is shaved down .... good enough for now ! I'll evaluate where my patience level hits haha concerning the ride back in a few days.

carmen_b
07-09-2022, 01:40 PM
Look at me getting my shit together !
I booked my motel for my business trip in 4 days too.
Nothing seems real lately until it's right in my face ha !
I'm glad they had rooms ( super remote area ) .
I have had to camp in my car before when the two hotels in town were fully booked so you think I would learn ...... but where would the excitement in that be ?

WendiStarr
07-09-2022, 04:27 PM
I'm seriously considering applying to Walmart or a server job at Red Lobster or Chili's. They are paying a decent wage around here. I'm getting tired of trying to do cam shows at night when I'm exhausted or create content around my 2 year old and 4 month old's nap time. It's hard to have any privacy living alone in a hotel room with 3 kids. I need to work in person and BD can get hit with child support for 2 of the kids to cover the cost of childcare.

carmen_b
07-09-2022, 05:01 PM
^ I know what you mean. I get tired of my clients ( day job where I'm 100% commission sales ) . Haha.
I see these signs at places for $15 like you describe and I saw $17 an hour at the local post office. It got me thinking too ha.
Hell I could even DO one a couple days a week *while* my day customers are dawdling possibly.

AChildOfBoredom
07-10-2022, 02:34 PM
I was talking to this 46 year-old woman and looking through photos with her… she used to do runway and fashion modeling, and seriously… what was going through peoples’ heads to make them think heroin chic was a good idea?

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-11-2022, 08:37 AM
I was talking to this 46 year-old woman and looking through photos with her… she used to do runway and fashion modeling, and seriously… what was going through peoples’ heads to make them think heroin chic was a good idea?

That was a sad time in fashion history.

Heroin addiction unfortunately has a 100% fatality rate.

Which is why fentanyl got so popular.

Aurora_Sunset
07-11-2022, 02:04 PM
I saw that tweet from Elon Musk about how the world is allegedly (according to him) underpopulated and had to laugh. That dude has 9, possibly 10 kids. He sure is generous with his sperm for a wealthy guy. Things that make you go hmm. Also, I highly doubt there's really an underpopulation crisis. I think it's the exact opposite. The world is overpopulated.

I feel like all the ultra-wealthy people are whining about "underpopulation" because the entire point of capitalism is for it to keep growing. If more and more and MORE people aren't being born, they don't have enough workers or consumers to keep growing and growing and growing. I don't get how they and their bootlickers don't see how that's just... literally not sustainable forever. But I guess those are the type of people who don't care what the future holds for subsequent generations, as long as it keeps working for THEM while they're here.

seashell
07-11-2022, 02:48 PM
^Completely agree! Their argument is that we need more young people for the workforce... I dunno, seems like there are a lot of impoverished young people all over the world already. And what about the poor people with no resources in 1st world countries?

I think it's one of those issues where the data can be skewed or interpreted however you want. But this planet sure has a lot of issues, without adding more people into the mix.

/vent

My random thought... is that some of my exes remind me of fictional characters. My scientist ex is Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory, and my hipster ex is Jonah from Superstore.

lynn2009
07-11-2022, 07:53 PM
FINALLY, after literally a year I have received a verbal job offer. Pending a formal offer in writing and not sure where salary will end up as I gave them a wide range but I also am expecting at least one other offer shortly so I am feeling ok about things.

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 09:08 AM
J has sent some super sweet texts.
He greatly prefers traveling WITH me , ha.

Very sweet.
I think he is getting bored ( I'm not it's only been 36 hours haha ).

Marina Starr
07-12-2022, 09:28 AM
I’m so happy Starbucks is doing half off on any refresher drinks every Tuesday for the whole month of July. Can’t wait to treat myself to a Dragon Drink this afternoon!

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 09:29 AM
I'll admit I was kind of hoping for *more* $$ so far for the month haha !
I had a client send $500 towards a job and I know I'll get $500-$600 in a week but it's *off* from what I hoping to hit by the 15th of the month!
Send some luck!
I mean bills are paid but couldn't I have ONE kick ass month soon ?
I guess I would really like 1k more in the next few days ha. I better circle with everyone.

( throws line out ..... ready for a FAT fish )

AChildOfBoredom
07-12-2022, 11:40 AM
We had to do our annual forklift recertification today, and everyone has to do it, including office jockeys. So it the shop and the office jockeys today, and you had to maneuver around a course with cones set up. Whenever one of the office jockeys hit a cone, their response was positive reinforcement. Whenever one of our people hit one, we’d just be like, “HA, HA! You’re a fuckup!”. But the other woman on the shop floor, she gets a bit competitive at times like this, and I think she got frustrated. I and some others made it through without hitting a single cone, but she hit two. So we’re all giving her shit the second time, and she yells to us, “Why don’t you suck my dick and balls?”, which I wasn’t ready for and wish she hadn’t said that right as I was taking a drink of water because I ended up spitting it out onto one of my coworkers. Now, when it’s just us in the shop, there is a line we’ll draw as far as what we’ll tolerate, but we can be pretty rude and crude. I’m just worried she might be in trouble for that… when I say “office people”, I don’t just mean the people upstairs, I mean there were corporate people there as well.

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 11:41 AM
^ I've honestly always wanted to learn to drive one haha .

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 11:43 AM
I had this idea to offer my cabin as a workshop type area ( for retreats and artists workshops ).
I put some actual effort this week to make the first one a go ( with a co-host ) but I'm a little lost haha.
I really want to do it but I initially felt like I needed a " co-leader " who can SELL these damn things.
Is that asking too much considering I'm providing the location ?
My idea is that the workshop sells for $60-$100 ( anywhere the provider of the activity wants ) and it is a 50/50 split.
I gave the person a lot of photos and detailed description.
I offered to guide the group in the area ( since I know it ) but they need to provide the " activity " that draws people up .

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 11:47 AM
I need to stay off the step mom forum.
There are a couple posts where people are transitioning from 50% custody to more often.
Even thinking about OTHER people doing it makes me panic a little.
Like ..... breathe ..... there has never been talk like this in MY personal situation.

Cutie101
07-12-2022, 12:18 PM
I need to stay off the step mom forum. There are a couple posts where people are transitioning from 50% custody to more often and even thinking about OTHER people doing it makes me panic a little.

Do what you feel best. My mom and dad divorced when I was 3 yrs old and they both re-married, they have been married to their partners for 20+ years. I have step siblings (a brother from my mom side- 21 yrs old, a brother from my dad side- 20 yrs old and my dad's wife came with a daughter from her ex marriage, she's 28 now and she was 3 yrs old when they got togheter) and my step parents never ever made me feel extra or less loved, in none of the households. I have an excellent relationship with both, now at almost 30 yrs old, I am gladly saying I have 2 moms and 2 dads haha. But I was lucky, I guess.
But not everyone is forced to do it, it must come from your heart! It's good to read stories to see how other people see things, that doesn't mean you have to do it too! your mental health is the priority. Always!
You need to evaluate the relationship with your partner and other factors and the emotional investment into the kids will come naturally, if it's meant to happen. If it's not, don't be too hard on yourself. Remember, you first!

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 12:20 PM
^ I just can't see myself EVER doing it more than 50% ( and this is WITH my partner not even caring if I fully step out one day of each 3-4 day visit per week ). I think this one persons post made me nervous. I'll unfollow it ha.

I love your story of both being with the people they married so long ! That is amazing !
i joined for support. I feel like I give straight shooting advice obviously ( some of these guys are such idiots ).
I'm always just on there telling the women not to let the guys use the kids excuses for things like flakiness ect. !
Like ..... IF you caught a bad one .... thrown him back. It doesn't really matter WHY he is disappointing just be done lol.

I just worry at times that I'm not being " ethical " since I like the days in our lives we don't have her more than the times / days she is here. I have SO much freedom in my situation too. My guy does not ever I'll assume I'll do freebie child care . Our system is that I give an hour or two for his work outs per each visit. That is really all he expects ( plus time with all three of us doing things ).
It is just more this awareness that the custody days feel like "less" in terms of life quality .

Cutie101
07-12-2022, 12:58 PM
I just worry at times that I'm not being " ethical " since I like the days in our lives we don't have her more than the times / days she is here. I have SO much freedom in my situation too. My guy does not ever I'll assume I'll do freebie child care . Our system is that I give an hour or two for his work outs per each visit. That is really all he expects ( plus time with all three of us doing things ).
It is just more this awareness that the custody days feel like "less" in terms of life quality .

Not everyone has to have maternal instincts and it's ok to feel good to not have kids around for too long. Kinds are exhausting and parenting is not for everyone. As time as you found a balance and it works for you, follow it. It doesn't matter what people think, if it works for you and your partner and his kid, excellent.

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 01:06 PM
^ I’m trying to plan some activities for everyone .

I think at times I’m like “ oh does my partner know I’ll never just let these visits absorb my entire calendar , I won’t volunteer for school stuff like pta , and even more “ ha but he knows me. I’m sure he knows these things ! I’m always nice, I encourage more independence , and I plan cool stuff. Maybe I need to just keep at it and not worry so much .

Aurora_Sunset
07-12-2022, 02:23 PM
I never do this, but I put out a blast on Facebook today asking for job referrals. I've already had 3 people offer to set up a time to talk or refer me to other people they know to talk to, as well as 4 concrete suggestions. Not sure if any of them will actually work out, but it's a way more solid lead for finding a new job than I've had in months of relying on job boards. Fingers crossed!

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 02:25 PM
^ Personal connections definitely work when it comes to finding a job !

indiegirl
07-12-2022, 03:25 PM
Hahaha you know someone’s not having a good day when you pass by 2 cop cars and 1 crazed man with a baseball bat is being talked to on the side of the road while another guy is being talked to in a separate area.

I for one got chores I did not want to do done for like a week. Finally took the weight off my back forcing myself to do them.

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 07:27 PM
Ok I'm definitely missing J now.
I think I was paranoid earlier today wondering if I missed him enough ha !
I miss him DEFINITELY . It just took over 48 hours because I get so little time to myself these days.

I kind of consider today a day that " went wrong " as a result of having too much time to think. :/
I'm glad I have a lot to do tomorrow.

I actually don’t think we have been apart 5 days since we met two years ago, ha.
I know we have done 4 days but I can’t of a time we have done 5 yet .

lynn2009
07-12-2022, 07:50 PM
FINALLY, after literally a year I have received a verbal job offer. Pending a formal offer in writing and not sure where salary will end up as I gave them a wide range but I also am expecting at least one other offer shortly so I am feeling ok about things.

I didn't hear anything about either role today :(

carmen_b
07-12-2022, 07:52 PM
^ I hope you hear very soon !

JGB2009
07-13-2022, 08:23 AM
Everybody this morning were driving like idiots.

Aurora_Sunset
07-13-2022, 08:43 AM
I didn't hear anything about either role today :(

Maybe people are still getting back into the swing of things after the holiday. Seems like July is slow everywhere cuz everyone takes turns going on vacation. Hope you hear something before the end of the week!

lynn2009
07-13-2022, 03:09 PM
^ I hope you hear very soon !


Maybe people are still getting back into the swing of things after the holiday. Seems like July is slow everywhere cuz everyone takes turns going on vacation. Hope you hear something before the end of the week!

It happened today! Their recruiter called me this morning with the official verbal offer and they met me at the top of my salary request, and had to up-level the role to do it. So instead of a XYZ Staff I'm going to be a Senior XYZ Staff! :) I am so flattered, I hire and you have to really like and want someone to actually meet their salary requirement and to change the level of the role is huge.