Jessica

Gasp! I'm insulted. I thought I replied to your post calmly and politely. No, it's not updated.

Sometimes I am jealous of the homeless man who passes me, pushing a shopping cart and muttering to himself, because I am almost sure he has less to worry about than me. No, it's not updated.

I am SO there. *rooting around for misc. riot gear* No, it's not updated.

Rawk!!!!!!!!! No, it's not updated.

Um, we do too. Which explains why my doctor dad still spends hour upon hour every week on what's called "drop-in call," caring for people for free. No, it's not updated.

Yep, Bill's right. If it bugs you, look the other way when the collection happens. It's kind of apparent you don't care if people think you're a jerk. A few words on health insurance: it's fucking expensive, and very difficult to get and keep if you don't have a job that provides it. Health insurance is one of the main reasons I'm afraid to leave the "normal job" world. Also. Having health insurance does not necessarily guarantee that a skydiving injury will be covered. Why do you think there's a mad rush to get people out of their gear before the ambulance comes? Saving the gear is only part of it. Insurance companies have some bastard-like tendencies. I'm peripherally involved in the health-care industry, and I know that they will reject obviously necessary procedures just to see if they can get away with it. I've seen doctors jump through hoops just to get a woman a much-needed hyserectomy. Obviously, it's better to have health insurance. But in this day and age, it's not laziness or irresponsibility that prevents one from having it, as you seem to be implying. No, it's not updated.

Peeve. PEEVE! (Sorry, that's one of mine. ) No, it's not updated.

Bullshit! Mmm, scars.... "Oh my God, is that a skin graft? TAKE ME." No, it's not updated.

Hey Slapster...when ya leaving/coming home? Driving with ya would be cool, but I have limited time. No, it's not updated.

Oh, Zennie & Spaceland people -- it looks like I'll be out there on April 16th & 17th, which is a Tuesday and Wednesday. SKIP WORK AND COME SEE ME. No, it's not updated.

Heh, Wingi, I'm allllll yours when you're in SA. I'll be able to hang out with you on the evenings of the 23 and/or 24th, if you're around, and I can jump with you during the day on Friday, if you're still around.

I've decided I'm going to use my pathetic, meager time off for skydiving this year. That means I won't be going to see Paul McCartney, nor will I be going to the Fry Street Fair in Denton, breaking a string of drunken attendances at that event for years and years. But what I WILL be doing: * Eloy, Memorial Day weekend * WFFC (!!!) during the week, probably from Aug. 5-9, something like that * SkyFest (maybe) in Dallas, July 19-21 * Intermittant appearances at Skydive Spaceland, Skydive San Marcos So I hope to see some of y'all around! No, it's not updated.

ROTFL! I thought he was speaking metaphorically...."first low flat turn and landing in half brakes..." No, it's not updated.

Am I famous?! Oh shit. No, it's not updated.

I'm certainly thinking about it.

Congratulations! No, it's not updated.

Oh dear. That pained me. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like there's nobody watching.

Don't mind me; I'm just testing my new sig. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like there's nobody watching.

Actually Ann, I figured you would know how to spell "feel." So I believe ya.

Ah, girly girl, I'm stuck here in SA. I'm taking off memorial day weekend, though...where will YOU be?

*grin*

Oh my God. What happened? Are you okay? Something happen in the tunnel? Are you going to get any of the time back?

Sure, no problem! Right after you LICK MY ASS!!!!

Oh, and a reminder: You don't owe this guy a SINGLE FUCKING THING. Not an explanation, not a hug, nothing. Just tell him, "This isn't working. I want out." Then follow Chuckie's suggestions for getting him the hell out of the place you pay rent and he's been a blood-sucking remora for ages. Maybe later you can discuss things with him, but I bet he's pretty good at emotionally manipulating you, and you DON'T WANT TO GIVE HIM THE OPPORTUNITY. Not now. Sorry chickie, this struck a nerve with me. It makes me so sad when we women let ourselves be treated like spittle.

*waving hand in air REALLY enthusiastically* Because we are girls, and God forbid anyone dislike us or not love us or think a single bad thought about us.... How old are you? I used to do the same damn thing...three years with a guy who used to make sure every day that I knew I was stupid and worthless. At least he was reliable. I met him when I was 18. Get rid of his stupid ass, and be alone for a while. Date and stuff if you want, but don't let anyone move in with you or be your boyfriend. You've got some baaaad ways of looking at yourself that you need to work through. You are awesome. You are a skydiver. Smack that self-image for insulting you so. I'm now 25 and cynical as hell, and I like it that way.