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Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

He. He. You're funny. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I, too, do not give a shit. It doesn't even bother me when people have me totally wrong b/c they obviously made an assumption. People who have known me a long time, generally know me accurately. I don't like to put on a facade and thus, rarely do. I say rarely b/c if a professional situation calls for proper ettiquette, etc. I can certainly hang. But, it's far more comfortable to burp when necessary. In general, people judging based solely on appearances or one conversation I think almost always assume incorrectly. It used to bother me. I learned, thankfully, not to give a shit and what is really important to me. The latter is partially why I do not post pics. I don't even think they're necessary around here. I could tell you what nearly ever regular poster looks like w/out having seen their picture. Rarely do I open attachments. I like it better that way. If one really reads what someone is saying, how they say it and it just a little bit perceptive, then it's really not all that difficult. But, that's another subject... Am I the person most people think I am? I have no idea. And I don't care.

I am quite observant and must say, for the record, it is unclear in said picture where said tree begins and ends. Thus, based solely on the photo submitted it is entirely possible one end is on land. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Depends on what we're judging... The safest way to enter water in which the depth is unknown and the starting height of the jump is considerable is to cross arms over chest & jump in sitting position with toes pointed up, not down so heels immediately followed by bootie are first to hit the water. Either way, his form is less than perfect. 5. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Gorgeous!

I'm not one to stay in touch with everyone. I definitely return calls/e-mails as received, but there are only two girlfriends I actually call and e-mail to on a regular basis. I think some people naturally feel obligated to keep in touch--like they're a cold person if they don't. I disagree. I think it's natural as people, things & environments change that most people are meant to be in your life when they're there and not when they're not. I have friends I run into or hear from out of nowhere b/c they've come to my area for one reason or another. We talk, have a blast, and then go another few years w/out talking again. It's just the way it's meant to be. No worries. No regrets. Then Billy and I have mutual friends we only call to see where we'll meet up on a weekend. We don't call during the week. We don't e-mail or go to one another's functions (w/ the exception of a wedding). They're good friends and I imagine we'd do almost anything for them if they needed it. But they're not needy people. Neither are we. And we just have fun going out with them for drinks or fishing sometimes. I speak to my family once/month usually. They do their own thing and are always busy, just as much as me. But, we love each other and would be there for one another in a heartbeat. We're just not that family that gets together for Uncle Joe's 46th B-day or calls you b/c you have a big car and they need help moving. We don't get together b/c we need favors. When we get together we're all sitting outside drinking, talking, eating & laughing and nothing else. I'm biased, obviously, but I like things that way.

This is one of my faves.

Ooooh, the irony. Sorry. I can't help myself. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Billy. Cliche', but true. He's the only person I don't get tired of being around. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

OK, you win so far. I've discovered that I politely, but aggressively, seek to speak to a higher-up in all parties until someone gives in. What you know: It's not your fault. What you don't need to know: Whose fault it is. All you need is someone to take responsibility and pay up. Review your warranty info, also. Good note for future reference when buying any appliance is to ask about potential problems, etc. at time of purchase. I personally like to get it all in writing. Did I mention I don't like to be taken advantage of? When it happens, I don't get nasty, I just smile and hand you your ass. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I've never been asked if I were... But I've been asked if I would consider... Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Rebecca--Hang in there. That's usually how it happens for me; all at once. I'm biased but now I prefer it that way, actually. Just get it all out of the way now so everything is smooth sailing again later.

Damn your wisdom, Krisanne! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Admittedly, I feel better about my own issues when others have it worse. If you do, too, please share your story and read others and feel better about your own miserable situation. We can even have a contest and reward the person whose situation sucks the most. In short, my beef is this: I'm probably one of the few honest people in sales. Another rep lied and cheated her way into my sale. She lied about things I said and did--all of which were awful. I stood up for myself. The sale is now mine, but not w/out looking like the lesser person. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "Way to take the high road, Carrie. It will come back to you." It never does. And I don't expect it to. That's not why I do the right thing. I do the right thing b/c if I don't I can't stop thinking about it, worrying about it and feeling horrible about it. So I make it a point to always be happy with myself and be able to get my full 8 hours beauty sleep at night. This is the first time, however, I've done the right thing and yet look foolish in return. I'm a bit dumbfounded and quite frankly . Now, please share your wretched encounters with awful people so I can feel better by the end of the day. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I'm disappointed. Obviously God gave us a vagina. And since all men have something they want to stick there, I'd say you're silly if you're putting up with any shit whatsoever.

Definitely. Unless you'd rather stand up for the cause that tickets are getting too expensive and miss Dylan and all the fun. I'm sure your message would get across. P.S. It wouldn't bother me to miss Dylan, but I've paid twice that (or maybe more) to see other faves and get the best seats. It sucks until you get there and then the $$$ no longer matters. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Meow. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Nah...I'm biased, obviously, but I'll take the Southern way any day. I mean, August is the hottest time of year here. I'd rather get out of school earlier when it's warm and inviting but not sweat-your-sack-off blazing. Count my vote for the August go-back-to-school and May get-outta-there. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

Wishfully I'd love to be a rock star. Realistically I could have have been a movie star (or a struggling one.) I'm quite a good little actress. That's why I'm in sales. Just Kidding. I love all the arts and pursued all of them when I was younger. But, I highly value my privacy. That's why I roll my eyes at celebs who complain about the lack thereof. They knew what they were getting into. Unless it involves children, I have no problems with the paparazzi hounding them. Every rose has its thorns and we all choose what color we want to be. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I've always lived in Florida and school always started at the end of August for the longest time, then moved to early August. But, are you saying up North is starts later??? That's nuts! Ya'll get snow days and stuff. I would assume b/c of that school would start earlier up North. Anywho....I'm sorry you're sad, Bobbi. It will be OK. Adopt another doggie. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

I love my DVR! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

YOW-ZA! I've always wanted to do a cage dive with great whites. Like everyone else, they fascinate me. For animal/marine mammal welfare reasons, however, I won't do that type of dive. But, I still hope to see sharks when I scuba.

I think it's OK, as I routinely in the hot summer days in Florida say "I'm sweating my balls off out here." Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.