Is it any wonder that these awful things happen IRL when posters here think it is funny/amusing and a “prank” to post false acceptances on threads with kids legitimately waiting for a decision and still others who completely make up things a’la “catfish” style? What is wrong with people? It makes my heart hurt.
While other areas of life are posing a challenge at the moment, we will figure it out. This may be the first semester that all 3 of you are in a good place and really soaring in college and my stomach is not tied in a knot. The first graduate coming up in December. Please don’t let me have just jinxed it.
My son is in the hospital again, the first time in three years. I’m so sad. Right now, he’s not allowing visitors. At least he signed a consent form so I can find out how he’s doing. 
I am irritated that a close friend can’t seem to remember where my D, whom she’s known since D was four & a classmate of her S, went to college. The first couple times didn’t bother me, but it’s starting to feel either passive-aggressive or like she just doesn’t care enough to get it right.
Of course, I find myself often irritated these days, so maybe it’s just me!
I am blown away by your unkindness. May your children always be worthy of everything they hope for from you.
I’m having an anxiety attack because of the appointment I just scheduled to have a crown redone and how much it will cost.
Dear Ireland: It’s time to part ways. It’s been a lot of fun, your people are wonderful, Dublin is charming, but go easy on the heavy foods, OK? Salads and vegetables ARE a viable meal; I will send you some pictures. Looking forward to the comforts of home. Not looking forward to the ten-hour flight.
ITs funny how I gained 10lb during 4 days of cheating and lost 5 lb in less than two days after I resumed my diet.
Getting the flu in your 50s is scary. I’m getting the flu shot next year.
Selfrightousness is not a good look for you. It may be time for a makeover .
I cannot believe just how terrible the new hardwood floors look. I am relieved that the supervisor feels the same way. Another 10 days of sanding and bad smelling finish. Yuck!!!
I don’t think I can be friends with someone who calls her or his (male) spouse “Hub” or “Hubster”.
Dear very interesting but not fully-supported graduate program. Why on earth did you send DD that offer now? Had she seen the numbers a week ago, she could have avoided shelling out for the plane ticket and tracking down an AirBnB. Had you waited to send the offer after her scheduled visit, she would have been able to enjoy the visit full of interest and hope. Now she’s going to feel pinched and wonder why she’s even there. Fie on the lot of you!
Oh and fie on the airline too. This is one plane ticket I’d like to be able to cancel and get the money back.
Wow—go the bank to deposit checks for H, me and 2 young adults (who endorsed their respective checks) and the teller says I’m supposed to bring them in and have them endorse in front of her?!?!? When did she enact this new rule? Maybe I should close my huge checking account that I have with them. Very odd and 1st time I’ve EVER heard that!
I hibestly said they aren’t here. She reluctantly accepted the deposit, but so odd. I think I will bring it up with the bank. If this is their new policy I may be changing banks.
I am a horrible person.
My daughter was heartbroken in November when she was rejected from her number one choice school.
Yesterday, one of her friends was also rejected by the same school, though it’s not her top choice. While I would never wish rejection for anyone, particularly my daughter’s very nice friend, on some level it made her feel better… as though she’s not the only one “not good enough” for that particular school.
Hooray for the students of Florida!!
Back in the USA!!! Flight from Dublin to San Fran took off on time, was not full, no turbulence, and landed an hour early. Hooray! We have a five-hour wait for our hop to Phoenix, but the worst is over, and it wasn’t bad at all. Relaxing with a glass of wine in the AMEX lounge. 
Never been so glad to be “home.”
Got a job interview tomorrow afternoon…wish me luck, strangers. This is one of very few opportunity I ever got in this school.
Oui,
You’re cute. I thought I’d give you a chance and you’d be tasty, too. You’re not. Looks can be deceiving.
Noosa,
I’m sorry I strayed. I’ll be loyal from now on.
Wow! You’re really getting raked over the coals. I kind of, almost feel sorry for you… Nope. But I do give you some credit for showing up to take a beating and answer some tough questions.