B!TC# IT OUT!

[Mermaid Mystery]

I'll have to try that, thanks!


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[Azurin Luna]

Oh, I might try that too. I used to have little problems with the bites, but lately I get huge bumps, like I got allergic to them :( I once had to go to the doctor to get some medicine for it, cause my eye was swollen shut by a few bites of them on my face.

My little rant... I'm working at a shipyard were we make new ships. But due to the lower oil prices and stuff we aren't getting a lot of orders to keep everybody working. So they have started to reorganize, or are planning too, but all we heard were rumours. The work environment is suffering from this, and more people get grumpy to work. Then we see a news paper article that about 1400 people are going to be fired, they are all temporary people who have been working for some projects here. All the company had to say was, they are our expansion and deflation shell, and because we are low on orders we have to let them go. The odd thing is that the rumours going around said that people above a certain age were going to be fired as well, if they did that, they would throw away all the knowledge we have. It would be easier to save the money from the new systems they wanted to use, which is stagnating in their testing, and find a different way then just kicking people with knowledge out, even if they are just temporary people.
Our trade union is demanding answers and a different approach, but still, it feels weird knowing that people will get fired or put in different locations just because we aren't getting enough orders.

[-Annwyn-]

I don't get this.

I've been wanting to try Taekwondo for ages, and recently I've been looking into classes around the area. I want to use it for fitness, and to supplement my fencing in terms of agility and stamina.
So my partner has been silently unapproving of my wanting to do Taekwondo. He doesn't want to know about it, won't support it or encourage it and doesn't want to talk to me about it.


Today, he sees a post on Facebook by a mutual friend who does bellydancing, for a bellydancing workshop.


"Oh! You should do it! Go on!!" he exclaims excitedly.

Can anyone look at this scenario and tell me why he would be doing this? I don't like bellydancing (it doesn't interest me). It's irritating and confusing and ultimately I'm being held back because I then don't feel confident making a decision (stupid, I know).

[Mer-Crazy]

I don't get this.

I've been wanting to try Taekwondo for ages, and recently I've been looking into classes around the area. I want to use it for fitness, and to supplement my fencing in terms of agility and stamina.
So my partner has been silently unapproving of my wanting to do Taekwondo. He doesn't want to know about it, won't support it or encourage it and doesn't want to talk to me about it.


Today, he sees a post on Facebook by a mutual friend who does bellydancing, for a bellydancing workshop.


"Oh! You should do it! Go on!!" he exclaims excitedly.

Can anyone look at this scenario and tell me why he would be doing this? I don't like bellydancing (it doesn't interest me). It's irritating and confusing and ultimately I'm being held back because I then don't feel confident making a decision (stupid, I know).
Because boys are weird? From the looks of it, and I swear I mean no disrespect to you or your boyfriend. I don't know him personally but this is just an observation of the behavior he has displayed in the text you provided. He seems to... fear... maybe? That by taking something like Taekwondo, he may feel emasculated maybe? He may want to retain this sense of being the physically strong one, a common attitude in males in relationships. They need to be the physically superior one, as they feel that being physically stronger makes them feel needed. A Self defense class like this may make him feel less needed or valued as a protector.

In that sense he would encourage you to undertake an activity that perhaps makes you more sexual? (I don't know but I suppose conventionally people see belly dancing as something at least minorly sexually provocative, intended or not, especially those who are ignorant as to the inner workings, like myself) If he supports your mermaiding then one could assume that this means he prefers his partner to do activities that are, at least some what provocative. This may also connect to the above statement, the more sexually you are portrayed, the more he will feel the need to protect you from others, specifically rival males.

Again I promise I mean no offence I'm just stating how it looks to me personally and I could be totally wrong. I don't know how guys think specifically, and I will readily admit that my views are probably incredibly sexist.

[-Annwyn-]

Because boys are weird? From the looks of it, and I swear I mean no disrespect to you or your boyfriend. I don't know him personally but this is just an observation of the behavior he has displayed in the text you provided. He seems to... fear... maybe? That by taking something like Taekwondo, he may feel emasculated maybe? He may want to retain this sense of being the physically strong one, a common attitude in males in relationships. They need to be the physically superior one, as they feel that being physically stronger makes them feel needed. A Self defense class like this may make him feel less needed or valued as a protector.

In that sense he would encourage you to undertake an activity that perhaps makes you more sexual? (I don't know but I suppose conventionally people see belly dancing as something at least minorly sexually provocative, intended or not, especially those who are ignorant as to the inner workings, like myself) If he supports your mermaiding then one could assume that this means he prefers his partner to do activities that are, at least some what provocative. This may also connect to the above statement, the more sexually you are portrayed, the more he will feel the need to protect you from others, specifically rival males.

Again I promise I mean no offence I'm just stating how it looks to me personally and I could be totally wrong. I don't know how guys think specifically, and I will readily admit that my views are probably incredibly sexist.


No offence taken at all - I actually think you've hit the nail right on the head there.

That was the vibe I was getting as well. That, and because Bellydancing is predominately a female-based activity (like mermaiding) I'm more likely to be surrounded by women than men. Fencing just seems to be neutral territory. He's fine with fencing because he's a 4th Dan in Kendo so were both swordspeople.

But that's the thing, the whole "You're no longer in a submissive position in the relationship" bugging him does strike a chord with me because he's a classic gentleman on the street (walking on the outside of the footpath, taking an isle seat on the train, for example). I really want to try TKD because I'm strong in the legs and it would build my confidence and self-esteem, not to mention the socialising aspect. Ah, how tender is the alpha-male ego, hmm? lol smh

[Mer-Crazy]

No offence taken at all - I actually think you've hit the nail right on the head there.

That was the vibe I was getting as well. That, and because Bellydancing is predominately a female-based activity (like mermaiding) I'm more likely to be surrounded by women than men. Fencing just seems to be neutral territory. He's fine with fencing because he's a 4th Dan in Kendo so were both swordspeople.

But that's the thing, the whole "You're no longer in a submissive position in the relationship" bugging him does strike a chord with me because he's a classic gentleman on the street (walking on the outside of the footpath, taking an isle seat on the train, for example). I really want to try TKD because I'm strong in the legs and it would build my confidence and self-esteem, not to mention the socialising aspect. Ah, how tender is the alpha-male ego, hmm? lol smh
Ahh, I didn't think of the whole male vs female dominated sport thing. That could have a lot to do with it as well :)

[-Annwyn-]

Oh Janey......I've just done a google image search for "Jealous boyfriends be like " and I'm balling!!!!

Thing is, I rave about him and telling him I'm crazy about him every day. One would think I'M the overly protective girlfriend. And he's responsive, but on a waayyy more subdued level than I am.

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-signs-boyfriend-japanese/ (No.6 and 7...totally him) :|

[SeaGlass Siren]

Tell him Tae Keon do is a male and female sport. Generally all martial arts are for both genders (many girls do take it as much as males predominantly in Asia. Highly encouraged as it is Good for discipline. We got that yin and yang thing going on.)
but in a patriarchal society they like to keep it strictly male which is complete and utter bullshite.

[-Annwyn-]

Tell him Tae Keon do is a male and female sport. Generally all martial arts are for both genders (many girls do take it as much as males predominantly in Asia. Highly encouraged as it is Good for discipline. We got that yin and yang thing going on.)
but in a patriarchal society they like to keep it strictly male which is complete and utter bullshite.


Yeah, we both knew it's a male a female sport and we both already undertake other forms of disciplined sports. He knows all this, he knows all this, he knows all this. I think Mer-crazy had the right idea. The idea of my learning self-defense might make him think he's being made redundant, which is just all in his head.

[SeaGlass Siren]

So if he knows, then in theory he should be ok with it. In practice I don't know why he isn't ok with you taking it.
Sorry I have :bitch mode: turned on today as I have very little tolerance for assholes/ assholish behavior. If he normally isn't an asshole forgive me for thinking otherwise. But this .. Me no likey.

[PearlieMae]

How fragile is the male ego? :fallover:

Much less an insecure Alpha male...
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[MerEmma]

Best thing to do I think is ask him why he feels the way he does. :/

[SeaGlass Siren]

The bitch in law totally did NOT just steal my slippers, coffee mug, and cookware.

What the fuck. And I cannot talk To my mother about it because she threw me this curve ball
"stop saying shit about her, your husband will be sad"

EXCUSÉ MOI?? Like who am I supposed to talk to then if I cannot talk to my husband about his shit mother?

[Cordelia]

Talk about your raging case of foot fungus next time you see her?

(I might be slightly evil. ;D )

Better advice would be to have a discussion with your husband and ask that he have a talk with her about boundaries. I read a lot of dear abby and dear prudence and I am sure this is what they would suggest. Hopefully, he'll be in your corner! ^^

[SeaGlass Siren]

This is the same woman who nearly ruined my wedding. If the bitch ruins my marriage there will be hell to pay.

[Yulia]

Can't you talk to your husband? I don't think he'll like that his mother steals either.

[SeaGlass Siren]

He knows his mother steals. I talked to my husband yesterday. She's been stealing his chinese new years money for years. :| i just have to put eveything under lock and key.

Recent update as of last night (well this morning because he told me just now): she tried to talk him into letting her give a chinese house blessing for good luck for when we get our house. him and i aren't very religious people and we really don't believe that'll help us at all so he told her "thats not needed, but we do need help packing and moving things into the truck" and she goes "oh i dont want to do that i want to help do the leaf and the boiling water" and goes on to say what she was gonna do. thankfully husband was very firm and said "no, that's not help.." and so this fucking bitch goes "stop being stubborn, i want to help" ... wtf how is that helping?
so then it starts going back and forth "thats not help, helping is physically helping us, not worshipping some unknown god" "stop being stubborn, your brother did it for his house" "thats because him and his wife are superstitious, we aren't"
"fine i'll ask andrea" but of course the husband knows me so well so he goes "andrea is going to agree with me" and she goes "you don't know that"

LIKE WTF no. she's not the one whose known me for 9 years-- he is.

[SeaGlass Siren]

she secretly did a room blessing behind my back too so we would have kids after i repeatedly told her not to-- because i dont want kids, two im not religious, three it aint happening "i aint about that lyfe". :\

like fine i live in her house, she can do whatever she want and practice whatever thing she wants. but OUR house is OURS, MY belongings are MINE and i really don't appreciate our boundaries being stepped on, and religion being shoved down my throat..

[Mermaid Freyja]

she secretly did a room blessing behind my back too so we would have kids after i repeatedly told her not to-- because i dont want kids, two im not religious, three it aint happening "i aint about that lyfe". :\

like fine i live in her house, she can do whatever she want and practice whatever thing she wants. but OUR house is OURS, MY belongings are MINE and i really don't appreciate our boundaries being stepped on, and religion being shoved down my throat..

Ack! That's messed up. Both on principle and on the fact that she's messing with you and your husband's personal space (temporary or not) makes me want to climb the wall. And just taking your things WTF?!
My own mother-in-law-to-be is old-school Swedish, has her little superstitions and religious ticks, maybe a bit crazy (manipulative) but at least she doesn't get too pushy about babies or steal my stuff, lol!
Wow. I'm so sorry this is happening to you, but soon you and the hubby will have your own place without her living with you, yes?
xoxo

[SeaGlass Siren]

Yeah but I fear it's not soon enough. I get the keys in august.

[MermaidRuby]

Just repaeat this matra til then, "just three more months, just three more months..."

[Mermaid Freyja]

Yeah but I fear it's not soon enough. I get the keys in august.

Be brave SeaGlass, and stay positive! I know it's hard, but August will be here sooner than you think.
During my entire childhood, we had house guests at all times practically. Some were great people, but most were not and I still have some emotional scars I deal with when it comes to strangers being in my personal space/home.

The worst was when I was at the beginning of my Jr. year of high school. My father lost his best friend to cancer and we had to take care of his daughter. She was 22, but mentally disabled with the mind of a 4 year old; multiple personality, schizophrenic and violent. She had lucid moments, but most times she was completely bonkers.
She constantly either stole from me or was trying to kill me.
Each day I came home from school she would try to ambush me with a kitchen knife, a pan of hot oil she would try to throw on me, or she'd sneak into my room at night and try to strangle me. It was pretty horrifying, but the thing that saved me each time was that she couldn't move too quickly due to the medication she was on. Even so, I was always afraid the one day she'd get lucky.
My father did nothing about it during those long 2 years, telling me I was making things up. As soon as I graduated I got the hell out of there. He only recently acknowledged the situation and how it affected my life then and now.

Be glad you husband is on your side, even if it seems like he is torn between his mom and you. it sounds like he wants the same as you; a space of your own with no one to dictate or 'rearrange' it for him.
xoxo

[SeaGlass Siren]

Holy crap. I'm glad you got out of there. Thankyou for your words as well.

i just want to sit down and cry

[Mermaid Freyja]

^^^ Hugs!* xoxo

[Mermaid Mystery]

*angrily preparing for disneyland*


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[Mermaid Mystery]

*ANGER INTENSIFIES*


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[MermaidCelesteFL]

Uh, why are you angrily preparing for Disneyland?

[Mermaid Mystery]

last minute packing


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[Mermaid Pickles]

Anyone seen the latest seaworld commercial saying "Our whales live as long as they would in the wild, even longer"?
EXCUSE ME NO THEY DON'T. THEY'VE FOUND ALMOST HUNDRED YEAR OLD WHALES IN THE WILD. Seaword whales live AT MOST around 20, often much less! OMFG. I JUST HRRRGGG

[SeaGlass Siren]

They're digging their own grave.

[Mermaid Pickles]

Indeed they are.

On another note, I have another thing to be mad about.
My sister borrowed money from my friend in january, said she'd pay it back, and hasn't even considered paying it back. She owes my friend about two hundred fifty dollars and is refusing to pay her back. And my friend is working two jobs and is also paying a lawyer to get her fiancee permission to come back to the US.

No, you can't say that Ari has tons of money, Bekah. She'sat least working. I go out and do stuff and apply ot places, but you stay up until five AM and sleep until three pm. Don't tell me you have no time. Get off your butt, get a job, and BEFORE YOU EVEN DO THAT, PAY ARI BACK.

Ari's about to call the credit bureau on Bekah. I'm laughing inwardly because Bekah's basically been spoiled and never had to pay anyone back so she naturally tries to weasel her way out of it and it's backfiring this time.

PFFFT

[Ashe]

Yeah, I'm going to call bullshit on that Seaworld one...

[Mermaid Alea]

I am not mad about this, but I am just a little annoyed. First of all, I don't like online classes. My first one I had a bad experience with because the teacher didn't really teach, and evidently even in the in person classes with her she would not teach.

Now to today when I am working on my work for an online class I started last week. The teacher provides a document that tells you what you will be doing for this week's assignment so I read over that, watched 2 videos, both boring hour long documentaries, and while watching took notes and then added 4 photos for each as required and cited the sources. I just finished (most of today I have been outside doing yard work) and I go to upload my work and realize there are two drop boxes for this week. I thought that was odd so I just uploaded to both boxes. Then I realized one box had a whole paragraph explaining a separate assignment for this week, not mentioned in the instruction document for this week at all! I went back and double checked, it was not mentioned! So now I have to do lots of reading, taking notes on the reading, find images, and watch I think it was 3 more videos! With my luck they will all be hour long documentaries. :(

I know I can do the work especially since it isn't due until next Wednesday, but I had hopped to finish it all today so I won't have to worry about it. I am mainly annoyed that it was so hard to find this other assignment - and it is a big assignment - so I found it frustrating to think I was done for this week when really I was not, and also I wanted the rest of the week to be devoted to the new art project I have been assigned. Oh and also when I went to turn in my assignment tonight, it said it was 125 days late or something like that, and I realized the settings for the class drop box were for 2014 not 2015. :doh: I hope I can get through this class.

[Mermaid Mystery]

so after 6 hours we arrive at the hotel and THEY LEAVE ME LOCKED IN THE CAR


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[Mermaid Mystery]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/20/047ea5343f6aa0d474a460d29a8d92cf.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/20/ff01599daa2f38d3262f68746646e548.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/20/da631a264242c1ddfa9f4b53c0f0c50e.jpg which dress do I wear to Disneyland tomorrow


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[Mermaid Freyja]

I vote #12, the cute striped dress ;-)

[WaterDragon]

#12 is super cute.
how long were you locked in the car?

[Merman Dan]

Anyone seen the latest seaworld commercial saying "Our whales live as long as they would in the wild, even longer"?

Granny, the 103 year old orca (https://www.thedodo.com/recently-spotted-103-year-old--547381307.html)

[Yulia]

I vote 12 too!

[Mermaid Mystery]

I was locked in for like ten minutes lol and I'm definitely wearing the striped dress


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[Vrindavana Starfish]

I vote #2. If you're doing any rides though, you'd be more comfortable with shorts underneath.

[Princess Pearl]

Apparently "fixing the heaters" at my pool meant "turn the temperature WAY down." I could only swim for a half hour before I was shivering.


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[Fun123joker]

sorry but i need to vent abit

im the youngest of 4

im always compared to my siblings at home and at school

why must i be a combination of different people?

cant i be myself and not ____ little sister?
cant i have my own traits and not traits of others?
yeah im really close to my sisters but im not thier "mini-me"
and why does correcting my parents of this bring me into thier fight about messy-ness?

[Mermaid Mystery]

I'm dead. like DEAD.
also, you know that "urban legend" about how Disneyland releases cats at night? http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/c28d8c2872b7b0ebacd8bf095b551b18.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/1543ded53badde86e893c3ca64bd90de.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/f3003ea698b6845bd18081fa1abf435f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/8cabd6e8feea90d2aece35b31ca60820.jpg
it's true. and they're friendly.


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[Mermaid Alea]

Wait what? I have never even heard of that legend. :rollover:

Someday I want to go to Disney again. I have only been there once and that was when I was so young I remember NOTHING about the experience. :( I really want to go to animal kingdom. I really love going to zoos - especially if they are a large zoo with natural, large exhibits and good photo opportunities.

[SeaGlass Siren]

Omg. Kittehhhhhhh!!!!

[Merman Chatfish]

People at work are talking Memorial day plan, but I have nothing planned. No friends or people on Tinder have asked if I want to hang out, my asks have gone unanswered, and any I would ask have friends they are closer to that they would rather be with.

[PhaylennMurúch]

I'm dead. like DEAD.
also, you know that "urban legend" about how Disneyland releases cats at night? http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/c28d8c2872b7b0ebacd8bf095b551b18.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/1543ded53badde86e893c3ca64bd90de.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/f3003ea698b6845bd18081fa1abf435f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/21/8cabd6e8feea90d2aece35b31ca60820.jpg
it's true. and they're friendly.


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oh absolutely, they have hundreds of cats. They give them wonderfully quiet safe places to hang out during the day (with food and water) and they keep the IRL mice/rats out of the park

[Mermaid Mystery]

I want to go swimming today but I always get harassed and it's going to be much worse if I swim this weekend (the only chance I have)


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[Mermaid Mystery]

I really need a restraining order, but seeing as my abuser lives in the same house as me and won't be gone anytime soon, I'm screwed.


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Oh gods. That's awful, Labyrinth.

[Merman Chatfish]

If you re unable to move out and get a restraining order I believe they are required to move out.

[SeaGlass Siren]

oh god... what happened lab?

[Mermaid Mystery]

oh god... what happened lab?

honestly it's a really long story, but I'm at downtown Disney at the moment and don't have time right now, I'll talk about it later.


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[Mermaid Mystery]

it does involve my tail unfortunately, but it's not broken (thank god) I just don't want to touch it now


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[SeaGlass Siren]

oh no : ( well. you know what they say in Disneyland.

'If you're stressed, it's fine dining we suggest!"
but also you can totally talk to the cast members and they'll do everything in their power to cheer you up.

[SeaGlass Siren]

speaking of,

KAMELOT IS IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY. I REPEAT. THEY ARE IN DISNEYWORLD PLAYING AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES.

WHY AM I NOT THERE.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I want to go to the mermaid pool party while I'm down here but I have to hang out with a bunch of little boys who think it's fun to harass me to the point of tears or threats.


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[Merman Dan]

Remember, the Splash tail is on the second floor of Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney!

[Mermaid Mystery]

I'm in California but I wish I was in Florida!


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[SeaGlass Siren]

Lab, I'm so sorry you have to go through that :(
if you can I recommend ditching them and explore the lobby and go in to dine by yourself. Treat yourself.

[SeaGlass Siren]

But also, a friendly reminder from a fellow cast member: they're at Disneyland. Everyone should be allowed to act like a kid without having to worry about being made fun of. Which hotel are you staying in?

[Mermaid Mystery]

I'm at the red lion down the street. This is actually my thirteenth birthday Disney trip that I never took where I asked that it was just my mom and I but I guess I can't have everything I want.


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[Mermaid Mystery]

I'm currently at a restaurant down the street hiding from my family and the others. I actually walked down to the mall a while ago but I got caught. I told my mom I was going to lush and I meant it.


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[SeaGlass Siren]

you go an enjoy your day. if you can, go to the restaurants in dowtown disney, and tell them your celebrating your bday alone and they might do something special for you

[Mermaid Mystery]

I have no money so I'll see what I can do. some other mers in the area were having a pool party today and I wanted to go but nooooo


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[Mermaid Wesley]

That was us! Wish you could have been, but it's ok. next time!


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[SeaGlass Siren]

you could even hang around the stores and talk to the cast members as well. they're quite friendly. most of them gave me freebies when i went to visit.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I might walk over later tonight, I'm gonna try to swim too. I'm hoping to go the Griffith Park Zoo tomorrow for spooky factors. I've been dying to go. the only problem is I can't drive.


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[SeaGlass Siren]

okidokes :) WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!

[Mermaid Mystery]

we can have our own mernetwork party sometime


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[Rogue Siren]

I want to scream. My father was supportive of my mermaiding, but he lived in a poor area for entertaining and such. My mother and brother said they were supportive. Said they would help with my business.

But no. Getting them to go out with me is like pulling freaking teeth! I need someone to take the camera and give out cards. I need someone to help me around in the wheelchair. I explained all this before I moved. Now they won't do anything. And my mother is the f-ing worst. Constantly putting me down and being passive-aggressive about everything. F you! I thought you were okay with this! You said you would help! I told them they would be paid for the help.

I'm going to tear my hair out. I hate her. I hate her. I knew I hated her. Why did I move back? Ugh. Mermaiding was supposed to help me with the extra cash so I could move in August. I don't know if I want to scream or just cry.

I don't know who to turn to for mer tending help. :(

[Shimmer Mermaid]

If i was closer, id help you with everything.

[Mermaid Momo]

I want to scream. My father was supportive of my mermaiding, but he lived in a poor area for entertaining and such. My mother and brother said they were supportive. Said they would help with my business.

But no. Getting them to go out with me is like pulling freaking teeth! I need someone to take the camera and give out cards. I need someone to help me around in the wheelchair. I explained all this before I moved. Now they won't do anything. And my mother is the f-ing worst. Constantly putting me down and being passive-aggressive about everything. F you! I thought you were okay with this! You said you would help! I told them they would be paid for the help.

I'm going to tear my hair out. I hate her. I hate her. I knew I hated her. Why did I move back? Ugh. Mermaiding was supposed to help me with the extra cash so I could move in August. I don't know if I want to scream or just cry.

I don't know who to turn to for mer tending help. :(

That sucks, do you have any friends near by? or any other relatives? Maybe you can join the party princess group on facebook and see if you can land a mertender? or hold auditions for your mertender like a princess company would for a princess?

[Rogue Siren]

If i was closer, id help you with everything.

Aw, thanks. <3 If only, right? xD


That sucks, do you have any friends near by? or any other relatives? Maybe you can join the party princess group on facebook and see if you can land a mertender? or hold auditions for your mertender like a princess company would for a princess?

My issue at the moment is that everything I'm doing right now are just for exposure. No paying gigs quite yet as no one knows about me. That's why it is so crucial for me to get out there and have them pass out cards. I only have one video right now on my site, and I need more. *sigh* I'm working on my tail and top making at the moment as that is my main income until I can get more gigs.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I had a better day today.
I just got back from the Griffith Park Zoo which closed down in 1966 (opened in 1912) and it's the second zoo ever in LA. Opened with a grand total of 15 animals (the zoo I work at has over 600!) which were all from Hollywood.
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[SeaGlass Siren]

The bitch-in-law has been telling my poor sister-in-law (who just gave birth to a beautiful girl) not to eat any fruits post childbirth. instead she's giving her watered down soup. what the fuck woman. GIVE HER THE DAMN FRUITS. she need nutrients.
also, she has been pinching my newborn nieces nose so she could have a high nose. WHAT THE FUCK. ALL BABIES NOSES ARE FLAT WHEN THEY COME OUT. THEY HAVEN'T FINISHED DEVELOPING YET. they've made it specifically clear not to do that and she disrespects their wishes.

I am terrified of her because she doesn't respect anyone. at all.

[PearlieMae]

What the f*ck is wrong with her?? That's abuse!

[Ashe]

Shit, Seaglass. I hate hearing about that with the in-law. There's definitely something terribly wrong in that woman's mind, and I don't use those words lightly...

[Imogen Finnly]

So, my best friend, she is so smart and is very knowledgeable and travels a lot all over Europe because her boyfriend is from Germany, and together they make a crazy smart couple amd when im around her, i feel like my life completely pales in comparison and i feel so inferior and stupid. Like i am not smart enough to be around them. They dont give that impression but that's just my internal lack of confidence. It makes me feel like i am stupid for not attending college as if im not good enough. Not only that, but i dont have many friends and i keep to myself veey much so im awkward around people and stick my butt in my mouth a lot around strangers.
I was talking to this guy and he got up and walked away mid sentence. *face palm*
And her boyfriend is super nice and he has a natural gift with animals. Which makes me feel even more lame.
My husband always says he never sees me the way i see me, but i think thats natural.
* Sigh.*
Rant over

formerly jayy

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Seems my nephew has been listening to his Dad (my brother)... As I walked them home today, he told his little sister, "Aunty just does random courses. That's why she doesn't have a job." What a rude little twat! He then had the gumption to say, "Well that's what you're always telling us" I told him he was very rude and that I'm always encouraging them to explore and learn things. The way he said that, it really hurt my feelings. My nephew does not think before he talks, the things he says are very hurtful sometimes. I know he's just a kid at 9yrs and family too... I've stopped engaging him in conversations too recently as he is very very aggro when talking to me and other people.

Asking him to answer the door one day, because my hands was dirty, he threw down his headphones in anger and stomped to the door. I blame it on too much computer. In Easter holidays, just gone, he spent the whole two weeks on the sofa playing Minecraft and watching people play games on youtube. I have offered to take them to the pool or other outings, none of the kids are interested. All they want to do is stare at the pc screen all day. I've met their friends and even the kids at the pool, they seem more worldly and street smart than these two!

[Merman Jamie]

Asking him to answer the door one day, because my hands was dirty, he threw down his headphones in anger and stomped to the door. I blame it on too much computer. In Easter holidays, just gone, he spent the whole two weeks on the sofa playing Minecraft and watching people play games on youtube. I have offered to take them to the pool or other outings, none of the kids are interested. All they want to do is stare at the pc screen all day. I've met their friends and even the kids at the pool, they seem more worldly and street smart than these two!

there are a lot of kids that are addicted to the computer. The kids that are out and about are usually more worldly and street smart and sociable. sad that the world is like this.

[SeaGlass Siren]

Shit, Seaglass. I hate hearing about that with the in-law. There's definitely something terribly wrong in that woman's mind, and I don't use those words lightly...
Clearly. That's why all of her children moved away :|

[Mermaid Mystery]

finals week more like running around the parking lot hoping for someone to hit me


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I am so glad that the concrete zoo is closed. It broke my heart when I saw the photos several posts up. No grass, no shade, nothing natural about it.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I am so glad that the concrete zoo is closed. It broke my heart when I saw the photos several posts up. No grass, no shade, nothing natural about it.

it is one of the oldest, and it's clearly been closed for a while. still I agree, it's just a bunch of rocks. there may have been some plants or something back in its time but they're long gone now.


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[MerMaisy]

Is it haunted? I love old abandoned places with ghost stories and whatever. I'm weird

[SeaGlass Siren]

Well it looks creepy AF. i half expected to see a ghost in one of the pictures appear on my screen .__.

Maybe ghost animals though.

[Yulia]

finals week more like running around the parking lot hoping for someone to hit me


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[MerMaisy]

Oh look it's a pic of my babe^[emoji7][emoji23]

[SeaGlass Siren]

30026

[Mermaid Mystery]

Is it haunted? I love old abandoned places with ghost stories and whatever. I'm weird

idk but it still smells like pee


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[Mermaid Clara]

My dad calls my mermaid stuff "mermaid bullshit". Today I just checked my grades from the last semester of college that just ended and he said that he would give me back money for the classes I got a C or better in, now since I got one D he said he never said that and that what he really said was that if I got all my classes C or better he would give me $500. Now I have to use everything in my checking and saving accounts to pay half of the cost of summer and fall semester. He is verbally and sometimes physically abusive, I live my whole life afraid that when he gets angry he's going to hurt me. And I was going to order my sequins for my tail tonight but I can't because I have no money to buy them anymore.


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[MerMaisy]

I'm sorry. Do you have any other family or friends you could live with? I know it's difficult when people don't support you emotionally. *huggles*

[SeaGlass Siren]

Kelly, i'm going to say this as politely as i possibly can.


Get the fuck out of there. If he attempts to abuse you in anyway, call the police and claim domestic violence/child abuse/physical assault.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Sold my saddle finally! Got my money out of it, and i am $200 away from getting my tail!

Big mistake for me to get my effing hopes up. -_-

My dad demands me give the money to him to pay him back for paying for my truck to get fixed.

Now, if i had been the one who messed my truck up, yes. I would. Obviously, im not a twat.
My boyfriend has been driving it to and from work everyday. He is hard on vehicles, my truck is old as it is, and he decides he wants to drive like it's a brand new vehicle that has perfect working everything.
Uh, no!
I told him that HE would be paying the money to get it fixed because HE was the one who was driving it.
I literally didnt get my license until after it had to go into shop, so obviously i couldnt have been the one to screw it up.

I told him this.

So my dad said "then you have to use that money to buy a new air conditioner"
UGH
I am an adult. I have my own house. Truck. Etc.
I will buy a new air conditioner when I need one!

He literally tries to dictate how everyone lives their lives, whether their his kids, family, friends, acquaintances, random people on the street, anyone.

Its ridiculous.

He says if i want to be treated like an adult, i need to act like an adult, and quit with the "mermaid sh#t

[SeaGlass Siren]

Acting like an adult and having hobbies are two very different things. Adults are just children grown up anyway.
Tell him to not act like a douche bag and maybe you'd listen to him.

[Merman Dan]

I'll turn 50 this year and still can't tie a tie. Facebook keeps asking where I grew up. So long as I never answer, I never have to grow up!

[Mermaid Clara]

I'm sorry. Do you have any other family or friends you could live with? I know it's difficult when people don't support you emotionally. *huggles*
Kelly, i'm going to say this as politely as i possibly can.


Get the fuck out of there. If he attempts to abuse you in anyway, call the police and claim domestic violence/child abuse/physical assault.
No I can't move out of the house right now because i'm completely reliant on my parents to pay for my college and the closest relatives to me are in the bay area and they don't have any room/time. everyone else in my family thinks its super cool and my mom supports me and keeps me safe when hes in a bad mood.
thanks for the concern but its just not possible for me to leave or anything, but i have my mom by my side.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Good luck, Kelly. That shit ain't okay.
And, ouch, Shimmer. That isn't okay either.
I'm fairly lucky. Most of my family are fully supportive of my mermaiding.
Now for a comparatively trivial teenaged rant heightened by my upcoming Junior year of high school finals.
My family's still upset that the smart, bookish, walking encyclopedia ended up being an utter fuck up academically. I guess some of them hoped I'd be a surgeon or a lawyer and be able to support them for all eternity. Unfortunate that my drive for the continuance of my personal research and education left my formal grades languishing at a 2.7 GPA. Forget that I'm nearly fluent in Japanese, a decent writer, very good at talking to peoole, talking my way into and out of things, and deeply understanding of contrasting world religions and philosophies (if mermaiding and writing are my passions, world theology is my pet hobby). Forget all of her accomplishments, my daughter/niece/cousin/granddaughter/greatgranddaughter isn't going to Harvard or Northwestern or Princeton or Stanford or where ever else. And as a mermaid or police officer or ESL teacher in Japan she won't make enough cash to fund my retirement.
My parents, at least, seem to think mermaiding is worthwhile. It's really the depression-era relatives that do it, my grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Still. I feel suffocated by the weight of everyone's broken desires. God damn I hate being dubbef the "smart one." My cousins are smart too, one wants to be a math teacher for crying out loud! I don't understand a whit of math. So why they lay so much of their expectation on the quietly reading, researching know-it-all I haven't a clue.
I feel guilty that I can't give them what they want, but it's my life. I need to prioritize my happiness and get my scaly butt either back home to New York (I do love my adopted city of Chicago, but I spent my formative years in Manhattan, and it is undeniably home), or off to Japan. Which somehow managed to feel more like home in my brief homestay there than my ritzy little suburb of Chicago has in the past eleven years.
Okay. Rant over. Finals, papers, and a general lack of sleep were just getting to me, I guess.

[Mermaid Mystery]

finals wasn't THAT bad.
I only cried three times.


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

See, I actually really like testing, it's just that junior year is actually significant. And while my mom is proud of my mermaiding she - like everyone else in my family - expects more from me in the future than I can give.

[MerMaisy]

My mom died last year, so I'm living with my other mom and sister. I'm pretty much the most responsible person in the house. When I started high school, I thought at this point in my life I'd be enrolled at Stanford or some other college, majoring in science I think. In reality, I'm training for a part time front desk job, planning on going to a junior college, trying to start up a mermaid business/hobby and I want to be a model and/or professional cheerleader. It's definitely not what expected, but I don't really see myself going the direction everyone thought I would. Just while we're discussing family and life.

[MerMaisy]

I'm glad you have other people, especially your mom to support you Kelly. Have you researched financial aid and scholarship opportunities?

[Mermaid Mystery]

OK SO my brother just tried to burn down the house and is blaming it on ME because I'm "mentally unstable" LMAO OKAY dumbass
ever thought I'm mentally unstable partially because you ABUSED ME FOR THE LONGEST TIME??? what a piece of shit


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[Azurin Luna]

Wow, I hope everything is ok. I can't believe someone would do something like that :(

[SeaGlass Siren]

Why the fuck would he burn down the house??? Selfish I tell you.
1) for being an attention whore
2) what the fuck? money went into that house to put a roof over his head and he's just gonna disregard it and burn the house down?
3) On top of which if you don't have house insurance the whole family is fucked.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I don't think he knew exactly what he was getting himself into. he burned some paper (probably something that has to do with me) right next to the cabinet of highly flammable substances. he could've killed our dogs, cats, his own damn tarantula, and all my fishy babies. I'm so pissed.


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[MerMaisy]

Ew tarantula? I could never have one as a pet. They're intriguing, but creepy. How old is your brother? Burning stuff in the house sounds like a bad idea.

[PearlieMae]

How old is he??? He sounds like a psychopath!!!

[Mermaid Mystery]

he's actually 13, and according to him IM the psychopath! and yeah we have a tarantula, I don't particularly like this one but I have my eye on one particular species


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[MerMaisy]

For some reason I thought he would be older. What kind? I live out in the country and capture them occasionally from the road so they don't get run over. I still don't like them too much, but ya know a life is a life.

[SeaGlass Siren]

... son needs to learn some discipline. :|

[Mermaid Momo]

How could someone who's 13 be that clueless as to not know that if you set something on fire in the house that nothing good would come out of it?

[SeaGlass Siren]

like were we that stupid back then? or is it just me :|

[Mermaid Mystery]

she's a Mexican fireleg. and yeah, the worst part is he just "graduated" the 8th grade. like "look I'm smart *sets the house on fire*"


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[MermaidCelesteFL]

Every week, me and my roommates and two other friends are supposed to get together and do our Percy Jackson RP. Instead of holding it on a consistant basis, they decided a few weeks ago, that they'll hold the rp sessions when it's most convenient for everyone except for me.

So now this has been the fourth week in a row that they've held rp without me. If it were anyone else, they'd cancel the rp or reschedule it. But if it's me, they just continue to hold it without me. This is the ONE TIME throughout the week that I get to see my friends and hang out with them without making drastic schedule changes for someone. This rp meant a lot to me. It was the one thing I look forward to every week, so that I don't go crazy working all of these strange hours.

I got angry and upset last night, and it ended with me crying due to frustration and lonliness. I wanted my roommate to feel how I felt; so I locked him out of our room to see how he likes being left out. Mind you, there is another door to our room leading from the closet that was still open. If he would have gone through that route, he still would have gotten into the room. Instead, he decided to camp out on the couch in the living room and then b*tch about it all over facebook so that his friends would gang up on me. Not only did he do this online, but he hid it from my facebook account so that I couldn't see it. Lucky for me, I have an alternate account.

He talked about how I locked him out of our room, how he has to sleep on a cat-piss-stained mattress every night, about how I sleep during the day, and how he plans on rudely waking me up early in the morning (even though I work late every night, so I normally don't get to sleep until around midnight-0100).

It's not my fault that he never puts sheets on his bed and sleeps on just his mattress every night, when all of my roommates and myself have urged him to get sheets. My cat keeps peeing on his mattress, because he doesn't cover it up anymore. He just puts some vinegar on the mattress and sleeps on it, rather than getting a waterproof mattress cover. Hell, at this point, I'll get him a waterproof mattress cover since it is my cat that's doing the damage. I'll even pitch in for a new mattress if he wanted. Instead, he wants to be a martyr and use OUR friends to gang up on me and make my already hellish life an even bigger hell.

tl:dr- I'm angry because I can't be with my friends throughout the week and weekend, I made my roommate pay for it, and he's being a jerk and a martyr about a situation that he had control over.

[SeaGlass Siren]

she's a Mexican fireleg. and yeah, the worst part is he just "graduated" the 8th grade. like "look I'm smart *sets the house on fire*"


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcGQpjCztgA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcGQpjCztgA)

[Mermaid Mystery]

ACCURATE


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[SeaGlass Siren]

but did you know the voice actor actually spelled SMART accidentally wrong when they were recording? they thought it was SO funny, that they redid the lip movements for homer just to include "SMRT"

[Mermaid Mystery]

that makes it so much better. I love the simpsons so much


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[PearlieMae]

Every week, me and my roommates and two other friends are supposed to get together and do our Percy Jackson RP. Instead of holding it on a consistant basis, they decided a few weeks ago, that they'll hold the rp sessions when it's most convenient for everyone except for me.

So now this has been the fourth week in a row that they've held rp without me. If it were anyone else, they'd cancel the rp or reschedule it. But if it's me, they just continue to hold it without me. This is the ONE TIME throughout the week that I get to see my friends and hang out with them without making drastic schedule changes for someone. This rp meant a lot to me. It was the one thing I look forward to every week, so that I don't go crazy working all of these strange hours.

I got angry and upset last night, and it ended with me crying due to frustration and lonliness. I wanted my roommate to feel how I felt; so I locked him out of our room to see how he likes being left out. Mind you, there is another door to our room leading from the closet that was still open. If he would have gone through that route, he still would have gotten into the room. Instead, he decided to camp out on the couch in the living room and then b*tch about it all over facebook so that his friends would gang up on me. Not only did he do this online, but he hid it from my facebook account so that I couldn't see it. Lucky for me, I have an alternate account.

He talked about how I locked him out of our room, how he has to sleep on a cat-piss-stained mattress every night, about how I sleep during the day, and how he plans on rudely waking me up early in the morning (even though I work late every night, so I normally don't get to sleep until around midnight-0100).

It's not my fault that he never puts sheets on his bed and sleeps on just his mattress every night, when all of my roommates and myself have urged him to get sheets. My cat keeps peeing on his mattress, because he doesn't cover it up anymore. He just puts some vinegar on the mattress and sleeps on it, rather than getting a waterproof mattress cover. Hell, at this point, I'll get him a waterproof mattress cover since it is my cat that's doing the damage. I'll even pitch in for a new mattress if he wanted. Instead, he wants to be a martyr and use OUR friends to gang up on me and make my already hellish life an even bigger hell.

tl:dr- I'm angry because I can't be with my friends throughout the week and weekend, I made my roommate pay for it, and he's being a jerk and a martyr about a situation that he had control over.

They don't sound like very good friends. Maybe they are trying to send you a message you aren't getting.

You might want to get your cat checked out, the peeing thing could be psychological, but it could be something a lot more serious! If the mattress smells like pee, he's going to keep going there, despite the vinegar. Or, he could have urea crystals built up in his urethra, a bladder infection, a kidney infection, diabetes, our a few other things that could kill him.

[MermaidCelesteFL]

You might want to get your cat checked out, the peeing thing could be psychological, but it could be something a lot more serious! If the mattress smells like pee, he's going to keep going there, despite the vinegar. Or, he could have urea crystals built up in his urethra, a bladder infection, a kidney infection, diabetes, our a few other things that could kill him.

Actually, I've already taken Raja to the vet, they said that it was a behavior thing and that she gets upset when I spend time with other people other than her. Maybe some separation anxiety.

[PearlieMae]

Sorry, I thought you said he...

Have you tried a Feliway or Comfort Zone diffuser? It works for my battling cats.

[Mermaid Alea]

So, my best friend, she is so smart and is very knowledgeable and travels a lot all over Europe because her boyfriend is from Germany, and together they make a crazy smart couple amd when im around her, i feel like my life completely pales in comparison and i feel so inferior and stupid. Like i am not smart enough to be around them. They dont give that impression but that's just my internal lack of confidence. It makes me feel like i am stupid for not attending college as if im not good enough. Not only that, but i dont have many friends and i keep to myself veey much so im awkward around people and stick my butt in my mouth a lot around strangers.
I was talking to this guy and he got up and walked away mid sentence. *face palm*
And her boyfriend is super nice and he has a natural gift with animals. Which makes me feel even more lame.
My husband always says he never sees me the way i see me, but i think thats natural.
* Sigh.*
Rant over

formerly jayy

Aww I know what you mean!! I feel that way too sometimes! My boyfriend has a friend named Jessie that is extremely smart. His girlfriend was the top of our high school class. When I am around the two of them and they are talking, I feel like an idiot. Even when I am just around Jessie, I feel a bit intimidated by his knowledge and how he likes to put people on the spot by asking them very difficult, controversial questions and getting them to debate him about it. I am horrible at doing un-expected debates. I shy away and can't think of things spur of the moment like that. Jessie is funny and I consider him a friend, but sometimes I can't help but feel dumb after being around him. I am in college and I still feel stupid, so it doesn't make much of a difference! Although, it is like my professor told us recently, "The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know anything about anything." And now that I think about it, while Jessie is sooo smart in my opinion, even he thinks he is stupid, which is strange to think about, but really, none of us are THAT smart. No one can know everything there is to know. Those things that your smart friend and her boyfriend know might seem amazing, but I am sure you are knowledgeable about things they are not knowledgeable about, or you might have a talent that they wish they had. Sometimes I feel weird telling people my major is Graphic Design, because some people don't think that is a very useful field. The interesting thing I have found though, is Jessie and other smart people like him will be amazed when they see my art and will tell me that they wish they could draw! While I am sure I will still feel stupid around such people, at least I can always remember that I probably have at least one talent that they do not have. I am positive that you have something amazing in you that your friend does not have. We all have something unique about us. You listen to your husband he wouldn't have chosen you if he didn't see something special in you. Out of an overwhelming sea of people, you captivated him like a sparkling pearl. ;)


I'll turn 50 this year and still can't tie a tie. Facebook keeps asking where I grew up. So long as I never answer, I never have to grow up!
You go Merman Dan! My boyfriend just got into learning fancy ways to tie a tie. He particularly likes doing the eldritch knot. So if you ever have to tie a tie yourself, you might as well go all out and do something different from the norm! :)

[SeaGlass Siren]

Actually, I've already taken Raja to the vet, they said that it was a behavior thing and that she gets upset when I spend time with other people other than her. Maybe some separation anxiety.


aw.. :'D RAJA <3 YOU NAMED KITTY AFTER JASMINE'S PET TIGER

[MermaidCelesteFL]

Actually, that's the name she came with. I adopted her as an adult. It is a very fitting name, considering my actual name. Gotta keep it Disney.

[SeaGlass Siren]

How appropriate then :p

[Merman Arion]

Did you know it's also the name of the winner from Rupaul Drag Race season 2? ;)

I'm just saying. He's one of the best.

[PearlieMae]

I believe Raja means 'king'.

[Mermaid Mystery]

wow okay so I'm trying to work on my musical theatre final (which is a video) and my mom has to film it and she won't stop interrupting me in the middle of the song and bitching at me. now I'm crying which means I can't sing, and so I guess I can't do it because she gave up and so I'm going to completely fail that class. great.


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[Azurin Luna]

Is there no one else who can film it for you?

[Mermaid Mystery]

my brother, but hell no


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[Mermaid Mystery]

got it done, now I have to send it


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[SeaGlass Siren]

did you end up doing the filming yourself?

[Mermaid Mystery]

I made her shut up and do it. he said he'd be closing the grade book at 12, it's 12:04 but I emailed him before then saying it wouldn't send and I needed a while to send it and it still hasn't sent and I'm stressed beyond belief


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[Mermaid Mystery]

it won't be ready to send until 12:30 and I want to cry


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[PearlieMae]

my brother, but hell no


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"I'm sorry it's late, but my brother set it on fire. He has a history of doing that."

(I hope it turns out alright!)

[Yulia]

Send him a broken file.

http://corrupt-a-file.net/

[Mermaid Wesley]

Just tell him the truth. Most professors are understanding. Good luck.


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[Mermaid Mystery]

thanks guys! I sent it just a minute ago, now we wait.


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[Mermaid Mystery]

oh my god no


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[Mermaid Mystery]

this can't be happening


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[Mermaid Wesley]

-scrapped bc I changed my mind-

[Mermaid Mystery]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/29/6cc6214d3b5c13ccc06122b6a3978e50.jpg
I'm sobbing


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[Mermaid Mystery]

five hours later and I'm almost ready to accept it, she was 32 years old and wasn't doing that great. still I've known her my whole life. The worst part is I know that the other polar bear is next, she's a lot older and isn't at her best either. I'm not ready to lose all my best bear friends.


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[Imogen Finnly]

Okay. I have a problem. And i need my mermaid sisters and brothers to help. Im terrified of people seeing me im my tails
Im afraid of being laughed at or told something mean.

formerly jayy

[telzey.amberdon]

Swim with other mers.

[SeaGlass Siren]

are there any in your area?

[Imogen Finnly]

Not like super local. They are usually outside of the valley.


formerly jayy

[PearlieMae]

If anyone laughs, laugh with them. If anyone says anything mean, tell them to piss off! Who cares what anyone else thinks? Be brave! Swim free!

[Cordelia]

I am so glad it's Friday!! I (mistakenly) accepted a job to substitute on the last instructional day of school. The freshman students in my classes were great today. They completed their work and turned in their assignments before the end of class. The seniors in the hallway, on the other hand, were out of control! I had to turn around and snap at them, because they were crowding and pushing people on the staircase, along with dumping cups of water down the stairs. :/ Unfortunately there were too many of them and only one of me, so I couldn't just take down names and send them to their dean's office. Never. Again. At least not at that school. I'll be "busy" next year....

[Mermaid Kelda]

I've been feeling sick the last couple of days, and while it's only a cold it's really gotten me down. I don't feel like going out to apply for jobs, I missed a friend's birthday party last night and a university open day this morning (which was meant to help me figure out what the heck I want to study, after 6 years out of school) and to top it off, my boyfriend's honours thesis is due next week so if I give this cold to him it'll make the next week so much more stressful for him. I just want to sleep for a fortnight straight :fallover:

[PearlieMae]

Grapefruit will help knock out your cold, and your beau should eat them, too, too fend it off. I don't know why, but a grapefruit a day when I'm feeling under the weather always works for me! Feel better!

[Merman Arion]

Not really a rant. I just wonder in what did I get myself into? :sweat drop:

I announced last night a give away on my page and I didn't expect so many entries within the next 6 hours! :fallover:

There are great candidates but at the moment, I don't know how I am going to pick one...

I'm f*cked :help:

[Mermaid Kelda]

Random generator? Or is it a skill-based give away?


Grapefruit will help knock out your cold, and your beau should eat them, too, too fend it off. I don't know why, but a grapefruit a day when I'm feeling under the weather always works for me! Feel better!
I'll have no problem doing that, but he's not as much of a grapefruit eater. :thinks:Perhaps I can cover them in sugar and add them to a fruit salad? Or juice them maybe!

[Merman Arion]

Random generator? Or is it a skill-based give away?

Well, my wish is to give it to someone that really need it to fulfill his/her dreams.

[CowgirlMermaid]

Read all the entries, pick the ones that you are moved by. Then put that list of names in a random generator and let it pick the winner.
That way, the winner is random, and it will go to someone who really wants/needs the tail. :D
Good luck with your giveaway!

[SeaGlass Siren]

That is a bit of a challenge isn't it.

[SeaGlass Siren]

Id do what cowgirl suggests

[Rogue Siren]

So idiot me decided to try and climb the rope at the gym. I did it! But I got serious rope burn on the top of my foot. Dx Then I went swimming with a monofin and/or tail two days in a row. So my foot became even worse! Pretty sure it nearly got infected too...but I caught it in time. So I learned my lesson and now I'm trying to stay out of the water until it heals. But I need to swim so bad!

[Imogen Finnly]

Avoid walking bare foot on any cement or outside, and avoid spas or like..what is it called? Pedicure places until it heals!

formerly jayy

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Can someone PLEASE make a mermaiding version of this?!?http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/7221d319cb056a0c4459e15fc36d821d.jpg

[SeaGlass Siren]

Preach!

[Raayvhen]

Last night in Olympia we were descended upon by truckloads of Neo-Nazi's in support of the cops related to a shooting we had last week. Suffice to say it was some pretty fucked up shit.

[SeaGlass Siren]

wtf??

[Keiris]

Boy, isn't that the truth, Sirenia!!!

[Echidna]

^^ one would only have to replace the words "music/ian" with "mermaid" and "instruments" with "tail", and you're done. ;)

[Mermaid Momo]

So with all the cinderella hype dying down I thought I'd hear the end of "Her waist is unnatural! No one can have a waist that small!" or seeing those terribly photoshopped photos making her waist small, boy was I wrong. I was wearing a crop top and a high waist skirt to go to the movies for my birthday with my boyfriend last monday and an old lady and her daughter came up to me and asked what my waist size was because she said I looked tiny. I told her it was 24 inches and then she starts going on to ask me about if I was starving myself, or if I saw the "horrible" cinderella junk and wanted a waist like that and started to eat nothing but soup. Then her daughter proceeded to go on about how unnatural it looks, and wondered why I was starving myself for something that doesn't happen in nature. Plot twist douche bags- 24 inches is my natural waist size. (actually 23, but I gained the freshman 15 at college lol). Just because YOU don't have a small waist doesn't mean it doesn't happen naturally and I don't appreciate being called a freak of nature or people claiming that I'm starving myself. I was feeling so cute and was feeling amazing that day, I got to see my boyfriend, he was going to take me to build-a-bear, I got out of the house, I got compliments on my hair and shirt, then one interaction just ruined my whole day.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Skinny shaming is not ok! Shame on them :( I'm so sorry it ruined your day! Be grateful you're not as cynical as those women, and don't let their nastiness get to you (easier said than done, I know). Revel in your cuteness!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

So with all the cinderella hype dying down I thought I'd hear the end of "Her waist is unnatural! No one can have a waist that small!" or seeing those terribly photoshopped photos making her waist small, boy was I wrong. I was wearing a crop top and a high waist skirt to go to the movies for my birthday with my boyfriend last monday and an old lady and her daughter came up to me and asked what my waist size was because she said I looked tiny. I told her it was 24 inches and then she starts going on to ask me about if I was starving myself, or if I saw the "horrible" cinderella junk and wanted a waist like that and started to eat nothing but soup. Then her daughter proceeded to go on about how unnatural it looks, and wondered why I was starving myself for something that doesn't happen in nature. Plot twist douche bags- 24 inches is my natural waist size. (actually 23, but I gained the freshman 15 at college lol). Just because YOU don't have a small waist doesn't mean it doesn't happen naturally and I don't appreciate being called a freak of nature or people claiming that I'm starving myself. I was feeling so cute and was feeling amazing that day, I got to see my boyfriend, he was going to take me to build-a-bear, I got out of the house, I got compliments on my hair and shirt, then one interaction just ruined my whole day.

Dw, it passes. When I was a teen, everyone thought I was anorexic because I was so thin and my appetite then was huge. I'd eat big amounts of food but never get fat. People always assumed there was something wrong with me just because I was stick thin and wondered where all the food went. Well I can tell you now, all that food went to my waist and butt! :lol::$

[Naufra]

People actually approached you for the sole purpose of loudly declaring their own judgemental assumptions about you based entirely on your appearance alone, Momo? Wow, that's incredibly rude! I'll admit, I get that kind of nonsense thrown at me, too, because I'm obese, and my cousin used to get people harassing her about being too skinny when she was a teen, and in no case was it justified. You need to come up with some snappy retorts! "Did you asphyxiate yourself to lose all those brain cells to become this stupid? That's not natural!"

[SeaGlass Siren]

^i like this. i hope you dont mind if i use it.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

That sucks, Momo. My (unhealthy, corset wearing) paternal great grandmother died with a fifteen inch waist. Give them THAT number if they think 24 is too thin. *sigh*

[Mermaid Mystery]

I've struggled with an eating disorder for four years and I want to fight this lady. S T O P. body shaming is the worst. once when I was working (in the children's zoo) this bald guy brought his kid over and I told the kid not to climb on the fence for his safety and the guy FLIPPED. he yelled at me about how I'm overreacting and it's not going to hurt him, and as he left he told ME to get my hair the right color. sorry baldy but my purple hair looked bangin that year. people are so rude


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[Mermaid Wesley]

AHHH I'm fairly sure mono actually does wear corsets. As do I. And many other heathy people I know. *awkward turtles away* and labyrinth dear *bear hugs*


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[Mermaid Momo]

AHHH I'm fairly sure mono actually does wear corsets. As do I. And many other heathy people I know. *awkward turtles away* and labyrinth dear *bear hugs*


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Yep! I do wear corsets! I finally got mine down to 23 inches! woot!
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[Mermaid Wesley]

Aw hot damn girlie! You look great! I say I wear corsets but really i HAVE worn them and am saving up but can't buy one until I move into my own place. Judgey parents :/


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[Mermaid Mystery]

same Wesley! I love corsets so much but my mom thinks it's for eating disorder reasons, but it's just for me. she's totally fine with me wearing them in costume, what the heck.


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[Mermaid Wesley]

Someday I'll have a lovely rats custom and I'll just be so happy I will die <3


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[Mermaid Mystery]

also momo you look great!


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[Mermaid Momo]

I know exactly how you feel, I had to wait 2 years before I got mine because my mom kept insisting that you could break your ribs and stuff and refused to read the information I sent her or watch the videos. So in February, since I wasn't home I decided to buy one cuz they couldn't stop me lol. The next time they came to visit me I had it on and my mom is actually thinking of getting one now, And lovely rats *swoons

Thanks Mermaidofthelabryinth ! :)

[Mermaid Wesley]

lol well thats good that she's come around huh? SOMEDAY *sheds a tear*

[Azurin Luna]

I have a corset too, but it's a little to long, when I'm sitting it pushes into my armpits, but when I'm standing it looks great and I love the feeling. To bad my dad had to crush that feeling by bluntly saying in my face that it made me look ugly and as if my breast had to be under my chin or something like that. It's an overbust corset, so yes, my breasts get pushed together, and it may look a little odd when I'm sitting, but to say that I'm ungly... grah! Sad to say, I rarely wear it now... maybe I should get a different one

[SeaGlass Siren]

i swear that is the worst. you should tell him "thanks i got the ugly trait from you".

[Sabrina the Selkie]

What the hell is wrong with your dad, Azurin!?!?! And whoops, that came out wrong. I love corsets. My great grandmother just went way over board with it. I'm fairly certain she actually DID break her ribs for that waist line. On purpose.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I have been having dental issues for a few days now. I have been unable to get an appointment due to the doctor being out of town.
So I have an appointment for tomorrow...

At 2:30

Two thirty.

Tooth hurty.

*flail*

Glad to know the universe still has a sense of humor...

[Azurin Luna]

I don't know. Sometimes I think he is scared that his 'little' girl is making herself look to sexy or selling my body off or something bizar. I'm happily married, and I rarely wear anything in the terms of sexy. I got nothing revealing in my closet except a playful nightdress. My mother says nothing of it, but I sometime thinks she disapproves as well. But I wear what I want, and they aren't stopping me now

[PearlieMae]

I have been having dental issues for a few days now. I have been unable to get an appointment due to the doctor being out of town.
So I have an appointment for tomorrow...

At 2:30

Two thirty.

Tooth hurty.

*flail*

Glad to know the universe still has a sense of humor...

Hahahaha!

I learned that joke in the third grade! Way back in 1968!

I'm a old.

Feel better!

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[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

When mom told me I swore loudly and she was freaked out thinking that I was in so much pain I needed an earlier appointment.

[PearlieMae]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Naufra]

^i like this. i hope you dont mind if i use it.

Feel free! Let me know if you want more of them. ^_^

[Fun123joker]

im studying for a chem state test thats tomorrow
im just like fuck it...wait no i really need this grade to pass

[Fun123joker]

i went to a convention on saturday looking for a particular plush toy. they didnt have it but one of the workers at this one booth said that i can order it there at the booth and it could been shiped from thier location in newyork. its now tuesday and i havent heard anything yet. i checked thier website and they have stuff that relates to the item but not the item itself. im starting to get worried that it might have been a scam of some sort and that i could of wasted 18 bucks, im waiting until tomorrow to send an email. i only have those receipts that you hand write and i paid in cash so i cant call paypal so somthing.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

I hope it works out. Shipping does take time, so I hope it's just that. However, it is possible that it's a scam. *fingers crossed*

[Mermaid Mystery]

I am NEVER going back to that god awful high school if everything works out. I'm out. bye. I'm still getting used to saying "I USED TO go to Jesus academy" but I have no school that I'm officially going to yet so awkward. but NEVER AGAIN


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[Mermaid Mystery]

also I'm taking care of a new cat, any mermaidy names?


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[Mermaid Mystery]

I'm totally thinking Mimmi


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[Mermaid Alea]

Mimmi sounds cute for a kitteh!

I have been trying to stay really positive lately about everything but after that boring, long drawn out homework I had to do about comparing and contrasting the opinions of three different photographers that were writing in a scholarly manner about photography and how it is an art but has no exact rules, I am just feeling really drained. I wasted half (or more) of my day reading something that could be summarized in a few short paragraphs and I didn't really take anything useful from it.

[SeaGlass Siren]

Oh art theory. You can't study it, you have to feeeeel it

[Mermaid Mystery]

my mom totally hates Mimmi. back to the drawing board.


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[SeaGlass Siren]

what about mewtwo?

[Mermaid Mystery]

honestly my mom doesn't like Pokemon (I know right) but she totally thought it was ok to give our older cats twilight names


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[Merman Chatfish]

Name it Kitty?
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[Talia]

honestly my mom doesn't like Pokemon (I know right) but she totally thought it was ok to give our older cats twilight names

Oh my stars. Please tell me you don't have a cat called Renesmee.

[SeaGlass Siren]

Yikes!! What about little mewmaid?

simba? Nala? Marie? Kiara? Zira? Sarabi?

[Mermaid Mystery]

Oh my stars. Please tell me you don't have a cat called Renesmee.

nononono it was jasper and Bella. jasper had a condition. we renamed bella to bub


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[Mermaid Sirenia]

Guppy maybe? I always wanted to name a cat guppy lol

[Mermaid Clara]

Well I got back from my driving test... I failed :( and my dad was yelling and being mean to me the whole way home, also my permit expired today so I have to study to get my permit renewed on Monday

[Keiris]

Well I got back from my driving test... I failed :( and my dad was yelling and being mean to me the whole way home, also my permit expired today so I have to study to get my permit renewed on Monday

Don't be too hard on yourself, Kelly. When I first took my test I failed too. I was so put off and intimidated, I didn't try again till I was 18! LOL It was MUCH easier the second go around. Believe me.

[Merman Dan]

How about Mjölnir ... pronounced "Meowmeow" ;)

[Yulia]

How about Mjölnir ... pronounced "Meowmeow" ;)

I've pronounced it wrong my whole life.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I was totally gonna name my fish that (but the wrong pronunciation)


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[Dancing Fish]

Well I got back from my driving test... I failed :( and my dad was yelling and being mean to me the whole way home, also my permit expired today so I have to study to get my permit renewed on Monday

If it makes you feel better, I failed 3x in a row. Took me a year to work up the courage to try again! But 25 years later I've still got a stellar driving record! :)

my bitch: patches of the topcoat on my fluke won't cure. :mad: Trying one more time to fix it before I repour the @&$*¥# thing entirely!

[SeaGlass Siren]

if it makes you feel any better i dont even have a license and i make my husband drive! :cry:

[Mermaid Mystery]

my friend failed her permit test 3 times in a row. I don't even have my permit, I'm trying to race my boyfriend to a license but I haven't even started drivers ed yet. my dad doesn't think I can do it, but he's gotten into like 2 car accidents since I was born so I don't really care about his opinion.


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[Merman Jamie]

Well I got back from my driving test... I failed :( and my dad was yelling and being mean to me the whole way home, also my permit expired today so I have to study to get my permit renewed on Monday

I failed my driving test the first time. It happens. Just use it as a learning curve and you should pass it the next time you go for it. So don't be hard on yourself.

[MerMaisy]

So I'm super pissed off. My friend who moved away last year is visiting for 2 weeks. She is staying at my house this week and another friend's next week. She basically expects me to chauffeur her around because she didn't rent a car or anything. I have a job and graduation, as well as other stuff this week. I can't be there for whatever she wants. She doesn't have anything planned and just wants to party and socialize. I'm not like that at all. She doesn't like my dog either and I adore him to death. I'm just stressing out so much and she's being inconsiderate and making everything difficult.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Ouch, Maisy. I personally don't like making solid plans either, but her thoughtlessness in regards to you is NOT okay. She should at least figure out public transportation or ask the friends she's going out with for rides. And as a guest in your home she should at least be polite to and about the dog.*sigh*

[MerMaisy]

I live like half an hour from the nearest bus stop:/. Oh and the other friend whose house she is staying at next week is also tired of her already. Now there's drama. I really don't want to be involved.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

*wince*
Good luck.

[Little_Orca]

This is funny, but not. It stems from annoyance, but... well, just read:

So, I find this situation a little amusing. I work in a facility for persons with mental illness (the whole enchilada; not just one type.) At the moment we have some persons who have a hard time managing their cleanliness. When I see them begin to pass by my desk, I take in a breath and wait for them to be weeeeeeeelllllll past before I breath out again. At first I was a little annoyed (but understanding of their situation and the other issues they were dealing with) but now I treat it as mermaid training. I am hoping to be back up to a minute in my breath holding soon. ;)

[Mermaid Mystery]

*whines* I want a new taillllllll

[Little_Orca]

*whines* I want a new taillllllll

Me too.

[Mermaid Mystery]

the struggle is real

[MerMaisy]

Want silicone oneeeee

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I failed my driving test 5 times in my teens. It just meant I'm not meant to be driving!:lol:

[MerMel]

grrr... sonuva... damnit. http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?11089-FINFUN-CREDIT-CARD-DATA-BREACHED&p=195976#post195976

[MerMel]

I failed my driving test 5 times in my teens. It just meant I'm not meant to be driving!:lol:

for a moment, I thought driving was diving. I was like, "huh? you should be a natural at diving! lol"

[Seraphina Suds]

This is funny, but not. It stems from annoyance, but... well, just read:

So, I find this situation a little amusing. I work in a facility for persons with mental illness (the whole enchilada; not just one type.) At the moment we have some persons who have a hard time managing their cleanliness. When I see them begin to pass by my desk, I take in a breath and wait for them to be weeeeeeeelllllll past before I breath out again. At first I was a little annoyed (but understanding of their situation and the other issues they were dealing with) but now I treat it as mermaid training. I am hoping to be back up to a minute in my breath holding soon. ;)
I can relate! When i was visiting my mom, there was a man in her town who had his own cloud. Every time we were about to pass him on the street she would widow whisper "big breath!" and we would all hold it until he passed by. I tired to be the one who held the longest xD

[Mermaid Jaffa]

for a moment, I thought driving was diving. I was like, "huh? you should be a natural at diving! lol"

:lol: Silly fishy!

[Merman Chatfish]

Birthday came and went. Lots of birthday wishes which was nice but nothing special other than the cookie I bought. Cake would have been nice...having friends even nicer.

[SeaGlass Siren]

I think I skipped my bday last year because I forgot it :P

[Little_Orca]

My favorite little bobble head doll pretty much explains how I feel right now:

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I am mad. Livid. Beyond pissed.

Tonight at work, we had a resident who got loud; who got out of control. For forty-five minutes, the nurse and myself worked to calm this person down and get them off the unit. What did our team lead (person in charge) do? This:

"I cannot help you. You see, I have to get this paperwork done then I need to go do an intake downstairs." An intake that did not arrive until 10 minutes after the person left, by the way.

So, the nurse and I did this. We got in the way, we prevented the resident from hurting other people. From leaving the unit in an unsafe manner.

Oh, no problem though, right? We have four staff, excluding the lead and the nurse, we should be fine! WRONG.

What did they do? The two on-calls hid. They didn't want to be part of this. One hid in an office. The other, was singing her heart out in the kitchen playing Miss Suzie Homemaker as she made cakes.... CAKES rather than come out and help with the situation. When shit hits the fan in a crisis unit for persons with mental illness/challenges, YOU. COME. AND. YOU. HELP. It is your damn job. Don't like it? Work somewhere else. It's as simple as that. Do not work in a facility that is high stress unless you can handle it.

To add insult to injury, Miss Suzie sang praise for herself about her cakes after she gave them out. She was so proud (full) of herself. She was telling everyone how fun it was; how much fun she had all night and that she was tired from being on her feet.

Yeah? I'm fucking exhausted from running all over the unit, up and down two flights of stairs, making sure no one got hurt, making sure no one got hit with objects, doing everything here that you two half-wits could not do. The third person on staff did help a little, but he was also apprehensive. With a little push though he rose to the challenge, so good on him.

I cannot even calm down. This all transpired about 2 hours ago and I am still just as mad; if not more so. Suzi wont stop humming, singing her happy little tunes and expressing how tired she is and how nice the shift has been.

Part of me wants to just leave... I just want to go... I don't even get paid a wage that is proper for someone who has a Master's degree. I make less than someone working fast-food in Seattle. Fuck this place.

I cannot wait to have my Graphic Design degree so I can leave the mental health field for good.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I've been through residential before and I'd certainly be as pissed as you are in that situation. I spent about a month with the entire unit understaffed, and it was a nightmare. on calls are a pain too, they're never prepared for everything.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Birthday came and went. Lots of birthday wishes which was nice but nothing special other than the cookie I bought. Cake would have been nice...having friends even nicer.

I don't do birthdays with family anymore. Always being reminded of how old I'm getting, why I have not found a job yet, why I should lower my expectations blah blah blah. I either take myself out for the day or go swimming for the day.

[MerMaisy]

I. Cannot. Deal. With. This. Stupid. Girl. Anymore. [emoji35]. She's driving me nuts. Like I'm usually a calm, patient person. I'm not always angry at people.

[PearlieMae]

I've pronounced it wrong my whole life.

:lol:



I cannot wait to have my Graphic Design degree so I can leave the mental health field for good.

Don't be so sure about that! Having spent the bulk of my career as an art director, there's still a whole lot of wacky going on! There is less chance of wrestling a smelly client to the ground, but all that co-worker nonsense happens in Every. Single. Field. I'm sorry to say. Good luck!

[Mermaid Mystery]

There is less chance of wrestling a smelly client to the ground,

we're not all smelly… okay yes we are

[PearlieMae]

:rotfl:

[Vrindavana Starfish]

:lol:



Don't be so sure about that! Having spent the bulk of my career as an art director, there's still a whole lot of wacky going on! There is less chance of wrestling a smelly client to the ground, but all that co-worker nonsense happens in Every. Single. Field. I'm sorry to say. Good luck!

Yep. The design field has their own unique set of craziness. And outright stupidity from clients/workmates. Better to focus on what you love and find a way to deal with the idiocy.

[MerMel]

oh damn I would have got back at Suzie Homewrecker by sending the problem person her way and let her deal with it.

sounds like those staffers are just as mental as the patients.

[Mermaid Mystery]

I have some great memories of crazy staff lmao

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Ive pronounced it mehmeh lol

[Merman Arion]

I just came back from a gay party. Clubbing.

I met regular acquaintances from previous parties, talked a bit to some popular guys - one from the French version of Dancing with the Stars and one who was a former gay porn star. With the first guy, I was discussing dancing and deafness and with the second, about mermaiding because he said he appreciated the world of mermaids. I didn't expect to bond with them but I wish I was more comfortable to have a proper conversation because the loud music was getting in the way, making things hard for me. That frustrated me a lot.

Afterwards, I was dancing alone, only listening to the music and having fun but then, suddenly, I felt like going home because I didn't belong in this party.

I don't know why, I don't know what I expected from this night but since I came home, I feel completely empty, clueless and a thought occured to me : "what the fuck was I doing there?"

Right now, I'm lost. I have no clue what I am doing, where I go and what I really want.

I just know I'm unhappy living in Paris. And now, I want to cry.

[Mermaid Mystery]

don't be upsetti, have some spaghetti
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[Keiris]

aww Arion! That just makes me sad. I wish I was there to give my merman brother a big hug!!! Sorry you had such a shitty time out but remember...it's only one night in all of the wonderful nights ahead of you! You just can't see them yet.

You have people here that love you, I know your grandparents love you from what you said of their support for your mermaiding. You're creative and handsome and when you have set goals to buy your tails, you have achieved them. There's a lot to be said for achieving those goals.

I thought Paris was wonderful but I know the frustration that comes when you start feeling restless and that life isn't moving fast enough in the direction you want it to if you have been in one place for many years. I moved around quite frequently because of it.

If you were here, you could don one of your marvelous tails and hit the waves with me and let all of that shit just wash far away...

There is NOTHING wrong with taking a pause in life and doing nothing but contemplating things for awhile. I would bet 90% of the mers here over 40 have done that many times in their life and come out better on the other side. You will too, several times in your life. Tomorrow is another day and always holds new exciting opportunities. Don't forget that.

I would have loved to have talked with you about mermaids, tails, work-outs, how you have adjusted with hearing deficit, Paris and all kinds of things! Then danced the night away!

Don't cry. Remember, We all love you here!!!! :D

[MerMaisy]

Don't forget to breathe. Sometimes when I feel unsatisfied with my life I notice the tiny things in life I enjoy. Like fresh berries or puppy kisses. I know it sounds stupid and cliche, but sometimes it helps to bring you out of a funk. That's just what helps me. I have no idea what I'm doing either lol. I'm just going with the flow(pun intended)

[SeaGlass Siren]

So I've been meaning to get this off my chest for some time. For 9 years I've had a recurring person appear in my dreams. I know this person, he knows me. My husband knows who he is.
here lies the problem: I realized why he keeps appearing in my dreams. I think I still care about him. :| I told my husband and he was surprisingly really understanding about it. I just wish I could get rid of these dreams because I always wake up miserable and sad..

[Naufra]

don't be upsetti, have some spaghetti
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/06/da9a8e87335018202f7deb3a9f74f55d.jpg

Oh my gourd, that's adorable! :D