Is It Always N Behavior to Violate Others' Boundaries?

[BonesMS]

I'm wondering what your thoughts are regarding today's "Dear Abby"?



http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20120102

Does it sound familiar when "party planners" make it all about themselves instead of respecting the guest of honor after she's asked, more than once, not to make a big deal?
The second letter also sounds like the family is dealing with an N or two along with a Co-D.

[BonesMS]

A little off-topic....just something I'm thinking about.

For anyone who enjoys researching ancestors from way-back-when, I think there are books available, through Amazon.com, regarding history.  One of the things I'm looking into is the history of the Portuguese who came to New England and settled there.  For anyone who has Portuguese roots in New England, I found this:

http://www.amazon.com/Portuguese-Spinner-American-Joseph-Thomas/dp/0932027393/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325501207&sr=1-1

[Meh]

I'm wondering what your thoughts are regarding today's "Dear Abby"?

http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20120102

Does it sound familiar when "party planners" make it all about themselves instead of respecting the guest of honor after she's asked, more than once, not to make a big deal?
The second letter also sounds like the family is dealing with an N or two along with a Co-D.

Yeah, Bones,
I think it's pretty unfortunate that the person had to divulge some kind of sensitive memory from childhood and the co-workers dismissed it. Unfortunately there are fake- even frienmy things that women especially have to go through.

One time I didn't show up for a "birthday party" at work---it just felt so insincere and I could't get into it, was during all these lay-offs and people were being nasty, it was just my boss who wanted to get the cake for me but the rest of the co-workers were all silently seething during the shuffle....so I just bailed(went to do second job at same company). Not worth the panic attack. But it back fires at work, a person has to show up even when they don't want to----this is why I think being one's own boss is ideal.

[BonesMS]

I'm wondering what your thoughts are regarding today's "Dear Abby"?

http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20120102

Does it sound familiar when "party planners" make it all about themselves instead of respecting the guest of honor after she's asked, more than once, not to make a big deal?
The second letter also sounds like the family is dealing with an N or two along with a Co-D.

Yeah, Bones,
I think it's pretty unfortunate that the person had to divulge some kind of sensitive memory from childhood and the co-workers dismissed it. Unfortunately there are fake- even frienemy things that women especially have to go through.

One time I didn't show up for a "birthday party" at work---it just felt so insincere and I couldn't get into it, was during all these lay-offs and people were being nasty, it was just my boss who wanted to get the cake for me but the rest of the co-workers were all silently seething during the shuffle....so I just bailed(went to do second job at same company). Not worth the panic attack. But it back fires at work, a person has to show up even when they don't want to----this is why I think being one's own boss is ideal.

I agree, Boat!

[BonesMS]

I think we're going to have a change in winter weather.  My back is aching like crazy!!!!   

[BonesMS]

For Christmas I received a package of blueberry flavored coffee.  I like coffee and I like FRESH blueberries but combining those flavors?????  I think not!  After tasting it....I think I'll pass on that one!   

[Meh]

For Christmas I received a package of blueberry flavored coffee.  I like coffee and I like FRESH blueberries but combining those flavors?????  I think not!  After tasting it....I think I'll pass on that one!   

HaHA, They keep trying to come up with novel products. I got gingerbread coffee from a co-worker. Was a nice gift not my fav flavor, don't really like any of the synthetic flavors but I used the whole bag anyways.

[BonesMS]

For Christmas I received a package of blueberry flavored coffee.  I like coffee and I like FRESH blueberries but combining those flavors?????  I think not!  After tasting it....I think I'll pass on that one!   

HaHA, They keep trying to come up with novel products. I got gingerbread coffee from a co-worker. Was a nice gift not my fav flavor, don't really like any of the synthetic flavors but I used the whole bag anyways.

Thanks, Boat.

The grocery store, where I shop, sells various flavored coffees by the cup and occasionally they have offered gingerbread coffee as part of their Christmas theme.  I've tried it and it was OK.  I just wasn't interested in buying a whole bag due to the fact that, according to the doctor, I shouldn't have caffeine anyway. 

[sKePTiKal]

Bones, I should send you some of the marshmallows I made this year - gingerbread... in hot chocolate, no?

I didn't know you could make marshmallows at home, so I tried it. They are "interesting"... like they say about some artwork! LOL... really, they look & feel & taste like storebought marshmallows... but... different.

[BonesMS]

Bones, I should send you some of the marshmallows I made this year - gingerbread... in hot chocolate, no?

I didn't know you could make marshmallows at home, so I tried it. They are "interesting"... like they say about some artwork! LOL... really, they look & feel & taste like storebought marshmallows... but... different.

Thanks, P.R.

I've never been into marshmallows much, even when I was a kid.  I guess it might have been the texture of it.  As a child on the autism spectrum, some things were too much for me to tolerate.

[Guest]

That's a shame Bones. I love love marshmallows. Although I was once eating a marshmallow and laughed too hard - got the darn thing stuck up my nose. Very painful! But funny now. I now approach them with a certain care.

[BonesMS]

That's a shame Bones. I love love marshmallows. Although I was once eating a marshmallow and laughed too hard - got the darn thing stuck up my nose. Very painful! But funny now. I now approach them with a certain care.

Thanks, Freshwater.  A marshmallow got stuck in your nose?!?!?  OUCH!!!!

[Meh]

  Heeehhhhh.....You GOT a marshmallow stuck in your nose...that sucks AND it's funny...but it sucks....BUT it made me SMILE..

[Guest]

Okay, I just know you'd like a full description...
so I'm eating a marshmallow and in laughing, take a huge intake of breath. Marshmallow travels backwards in mouth and upwards through throat into nasal cavity, where it gets stuck. Oh the pain! And laughing more didn't help!
Can't remember how I eventually shifted it. And if I do, I'm guessing you don't want to know and I won't tell.

[Meh]

 

I'm smiling and laughing a high pitch laugh. Squeeekkkeeek.