New Suxs Thread

[Trethowan]

Responsibilities and obligations first, fun second. Everyone has a quirky 'something' they spend their money on. I never buy something I can't pay for in whole. Don't do layaway, don't do credit. I used to run up my credit card when I was younger and I tease about it sometimes but I got myself into trouble with that so no more. It's paid off every month.

And sure, it's different between kids living at home and adults on their own. Kids at home DO have to follow their parent/s' rules. "Don't like it, move out" was my Dad's motto. Ha.

IOMSLUA: Article 1: It's our money so leave us alone only applies if it's really our money and we're meeting all prior obligations first. LOL!!!

[DollyKim]

I will do the occasional lay away, worked for Lucifer, especially if it takes that long for the doll to arrive any way. I treat my pre orders like lay aways and divide what I put away in to equal monthly payments if not putting away a bit more. With only an estimate for Dr Elebenty I over saved and had some Monster money after

If you can manage a monthly payment on something good that builds credit then do it. Because no one in our house has traditional credit outside of regular bill paying and a secure credit card we have to work harder to begin to qualify for things.

[Qrinta]

T_T It's too hot. The weather has been under 20 deg F for the past week or two and suddenly yesterday it decided to jump up to 32. It's too hot! XD All the snow is melting again. T_T And my building finally decided to turn on the heater so it felt like a sauna all day. ><

I got a car loan in order to build credit. *nods* Bought a used car that I could have payed for in full (though it would have taken all my savings) and then set up a six year car loan. Since my dad has good credit we were able to get the monthly payment to something I could manage with my part time job on campus.

[catshem]

Ever since I rearranged the craft/kitty room, Dr. House has decided he doesn't like it so is peeing just outside his litterbox. ;^; He uses the darn thing fine but it's like he's putting his butt too close to the edge. Little bugger... I HAD to move the room around cause he was using tables to get on top of my shelves. Why can't I have nice things kitty? Whyyyyyyy???

[knittnkitten]

arrg. so the whole family is on a diet. nothing aweful, just portion sizes and keeping track of what we eat. we've been doing it.. maybe a week and a half and mom's already bragging about how she lost all the holiday weight and a bit extra and needs smaller jeans. ITS BEEN A WEEK AND A HALF.

[OkamiKodomo]

~flails~ To those of you that have been adults for longer than me, does anyone know how to convince overbearing mothers to back off? I appreciate that she's helping me with my move but I do NOT want her staying with me for a week in my new apartment. She wants to help me set up and get settled, which I am grateful for, but do not want. I will be going back to work almost the very next day, and I want to come home and mosey about unpacking my things at my own pace, and set things up the way I want them, where I want them, how I want them. How do I go about saying "Mom, I love you, I truly do, but I don't want to deal with you cluttering up my space for a week or two while I'm trying to adjust to a new environment." I tried suggesting her going home as soon as we get unloaded and I got "You know it really feels like you're just going to drain me dry and then ship me off on a plane! I wish I had a mother like me, and you just don't appreciate me!" I'm trying to be understanding, and realize she just wants to help, and she's still suffering from some empty nest syndrome now that my younger brothers are gone (though really, they've been gone almost two years already...) but it's really important to me to be able to do this on my own. I want to be able to look around and say to myself, "Look what you can do."

[knittnkitten]

gently point out she might be comfortable in her own bed at home, there's not much room at your place, it'll be crowded and cluttered, and really emphazise how much more comfortable she'll be back her own place.

[PerlaNemesis]

Lately I've been depressed and didn't want to do anything. I hate Christmas and all that stuff which is supposed to be joyous makes me want to puke. Today I had my English phonetics exam,so more pressure on my nerves than usual. My family isn't helping one bit as I got in another fight with my dad which resulted in him punching me. I'm just tired of living. I don't want to see and talk to anyone. Nothing I do brings me joy, even playing with my dolls and preparing for Saturday doll meet. And I really don't need dad constantly telling me that I'm stupid, good for nothing. Nor do I need my mom telling that it's all my fault. I will be going to my grandma for two weeks, so hopefully I will be able to rest a bit. All of this is just so frustrating! Sometimes I honestly wish I had committed suicide in basic school. I know I shouldn't be thinking like that but I'm tired of everything.

[Evelien]

PerlaNemesis... How can you say that hon? you know what I received today guys?? The sweetest Christmas card and some jewellery from Perla!! Just like that!! I am flabbergasted!! How sweet is that?! You're so gonna get something in return. I hope I can cheer you up a little bit. *Hug*

[catshem]

Lately I've been depressed and didn't want to do anything. I hate Christmas and all that stuff which is supposed to be joyous makes me want to puke. Today I had my English phonetics exam,so more pressure on my nerves than usual. My family isn't helping one bit as I got in another fight with my dad which resulted in him punching me. I'm just tired of living. I don't want to see and talk to anyone. Nothing I do brings me joy, even playing with my dolls and preparing for Saturday doll meet. And I really don't need dad constantly telling me that I'm stupid, good for nothing. Nor do I need my mom telling that it's all my fault. I will be going to my grandma for two weeks, so hopefully I will be able to rest a bit. All of this is just so frustrating! Sometimes I honestly wish I had committed suicide in basic school. I know I shouldn't be thinking like that but I'm tired of everything.

*hugs* Get a break at your grandma's and try to keep yourself together. There are people out there who love you, including us. As soon as you can permanently get out of that home, please do.