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OMG! I can't BELIEVE I din't watch this sooner! LUVS it! I luvs it SOOOOOO much! So much. I can't even tell you.

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DListed WEEK IN REVIEW! Now with beer goggles:)

Well -
Idontlikeyouinthatway.com - lost a couple of readers.
Not just for what he said, but the comments that followed and were condoned kinda stung. I know it is free speech and I have to be one of the biggest assholes I know (very proud, been workin on it for years) but the blog and comments about Obama were so angry! One guy said "I am a white man, so I felt left out of yesterday's celebrations"
Yowza - MLK day is for black people?
And Tod saying Obama looks like MLK Jr (both black men)
Double yowzah...

Yeah
Not cool.

You have a faithful reader and I will pass your blog onto everyone I know.

Everyone crosses the line, but his was a bit much for me.

A on his site, a commenter said it best to another commenter:
"If you are so educated, why are you even reading this site?"

Exactly,
DawnDeeDawn

HOLY SHIT!!... *deep breath*.. AAAHHHH!!

been without internet for a week, just had to get that out of my system

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Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 11:12pm.
My fingers, toes, and eyes are crossed for you.

Submitted by TITS on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 1:15am.

I appreciate your good advice. When people are frustrated they react out of anger and nothing good comes of it.

I will document the noise problem, see if any of my neighbors would like to do the same and present all evidence to the property management.

Thank you.
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lazee, you can't complain if you too are making noise. You have to take the high road and grin and bear it for a bit.

I would speak very calmly and nicely with the owner and present them with a piece of paper outlining the incidents - that gives them something to go on other than he said/she said. They will be HAPPY to get that. Then I would remind them nicely of the noise laws/bylaws in your area and your rights as a tenant to peaceful enjoyment of your home.

I've gotten people evicted using the above measures.

I've had nothing but misery when I tried fighting back eye for an eye.

You should also have a word with their other neighbours and see if they want to join you. THAT works really well in dealing with a building mgr or owner.

One thing you should know, if the noisy ones do decide to leave or get thrown out they will be EXTRA obnoxious until the day they're gone. Foam ear plugs are your friend. That and sleeping pills.

All that being said the place I'm in now is all hardwood floors even the upstairs apts. Silly twit of a girl who moved in upstairs didn't understand that wearing her heels and boots indoors would cause the noise to reverberate in my apt. But I think that was her first apt. More likely they're just inconsiderate morons.

Oh and banging a broom on the ceiling can result in damage to the ceiling AND the wiring which you will be charged for. Been there too.

Mind you.. checking for broom handle marks on the ceiling is always on my apt inspection checklist. :)

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You all had some great ideas, I'll combine a little of all.

I think I'll put a bug in the super's ear about the noise all time of the nite, he may talk to the neighbor for me. Then, I'll send a big dude to talk to them and ask them in a nice way to cut it out. If that doesn't work, I'll start war where I will blast my tv all night. Hoot and holler all night about "what's that noise". and file complaints constantly with the owner.
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Submitted by Team Valtrex on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 12:43am.

then you won't be disappointed by the occasional black cat hair stuck in the face mask.

On a happier note, E.D. Smith makes the BEST syrup I've ever had. Not too sweet and very tasty. No sugar, sweetened with some fake shit that doesn't bother me like aspartame does.

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Lazee, don't even bother. You'll just get more upset and they won't give a rats ass. They're HAPPY with noise. What's a little more?

I've had some real asshole neighbours.

Go to the buildings owner with a list of dates and time and length of noise - 1 weeks worth is enough. Keep track of pictures moving, windows rattling that sort of thing and then give them an ultimatum. Either the noise stops or you leave and you tell all prospective tenants WHY you're leaving.

If they have half a brain they'll realize that there will be constant churn and expenses having to rent out your apt over and over again vs getting rid of the noisy ones.

Banging a broom on the ceiling will NEVER get you anywhere. I speak from experience.

Now if you know someone big and angry who's willing to do you a favour they could always drop by to pay them a visit. That works too. It works really well if they can knock on their door in the middle of the night when the noise is going on.

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BWAHAHA, Nits! Damn you, fast type-stress!!
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Submitted by TITS on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 12:39am.
Tv, you're not far wrong. but I bet you didn't count on the curlers and green face mask.
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Submitted by lazee on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 12:39am.

My upstairs neighbors move furniture around all night long, sometimes 1 or 2 in the morning. Then they go to work at 7. They are crazy. I'm ready to start banging on the ceiling with my broom just to harrass them.
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DO IT!! I've said it on here before, I swear I had ninjas living over me. Only they were screwing like rabbits. Thank Christ we moved, otherwise I'd have been up for assault and broomery. :)
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Submitted by lazee on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 12:39am.
My upstairs neighbors move furniture around all night long, sometimes 1 or 2 in the morning. Then they go to work at 7. They are crazy. I'm ready to start banging on the ceiling with my broom just to harrass them.
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You need to talk to Island Girl, I think between you two, you guys could start a consulting business!

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Tv, you're not far wrong. but I bet you didn't count on the curlers and green face mask.

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My upstairs neighbors move furniture around all night long, sometimes 1 or 2 in the morning. Then they go to work at 7. They are crazy. I'm ready to start banging on the ceiling with my broom just to harrass them.
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Submitted by TITS on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 12:17am.
The downside to living alone - even a half batch of pancakes is too much.
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The upside? You can eat them naked and lick off the syrup wherever it may land. At least that's what I picture you doing.

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The downside to living alone - even a half batch of pancakes is too much.

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Submitted by A.cotw on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 11:08pm.
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Thanks for the username love ;)

Well, apparently it IS possible to adjust my financial aid package since my school supposedly did it. I have to make an appointment with these fuckers and figure out why because I was told fall term that I should have refunds in the thousand dollar range each term I was here. So somebody owes me an explanation.

Submitted by cassandikins on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 3:56pm.
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@devil girl:
you wild thing.

@Queen Charisma
Love your username.This is absolutely none of my business, but may i ask if it is possible to adjust your financial aid package?Does your university have a set policy about family contributions vs. full costs? I asked because although I graduated from an incredibly expensive private university in 1990, I had just over 10K in student loans.There was a sort of unwritten rule that no one should have to transfer or drop out just because of $$$.If admitted w/a financial package,the first two years were promised even if tuition went up every year,including guaranteed on campus employment. After that, adjustments were made as neccessary. Best of luck to you. I know how nerve-wracking the beg, borrow, and indentured servitude routine can be.

Pax te
PS What do you think of the Iowa Wrier's Project?

jiggy - 'chunky' ms? oh you made that up!!

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Night, jiggy! And will do!

Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 10:38pm.

Raise a pint for me, QC!

Grape--if you're out there, I'll catch you on the next open post. I gots to fold up like a lawn chair.

Night, ho's!!

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Damn, jiggy, that's crazy! Good thing you were in the car when all that went down.

And I didn't even think about submitting stuff for money - doh! I've been giving away my stuff for free now and I could've been getting paid. Thanks for the link - I'll check it out this weekend when the craziness dies down.

I never thought I'd hear myself say this, but boy, I can't WAIT to get plastered tomorrow night at this concert I'm going to.

Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 -

That sounds really fun! Now, how did you almost get shot?!
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I hate to start without Grape, but maybe Grape's got some action tonight.

Anyhoo, I did a lot of traveling through the deep South in my single years, and almost all my near-death experiences happened because I was just looking for a public restroom.

I tended to wait to go till I HAD to go, so urgency made me stumble into prickly situations. Like stopping at a gas station in Chunky, MS which was a cinderblock building with restrooms that opened off the outside of the building.

I race in, do my thing, get back in the car, and my companion says, "Man, I think this station is being robbed."

Sho' nuff, I look up into the station lobby, and here's this robber staring at us through the plate glass while taking everything out of the register. We hauled ass outta there.

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Submitted by devilgirl on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 10:10pm.
Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:59pm.

What about some flash fiction? Several publications offer cash awards each month for flash fiction.

Google it (yeah, yeah, yeah). Very cool. Also check out www.press53.com for tons of writing contests. it can get you through writer's block to submit. The goal is not really winning, it's just to keep writing.

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mmmmMMMMm fritos! Salty oily crunchy goodness!

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Evening, Frito!

Submitted by devilgirl on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 10:10pm.
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I was supposed to be finished my first screenplay by the end of last term and that didn't happen, lol. So I know all about the "hiatus" thing. I wish I could afford to go to S X SW - I've seen vids of it and it looks so fun. Maybe in a couple of years if I ever find a job.......

Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:59pm.

I love creative writing as well. I have had two so-called "books" in the works for about 100 years. I am in my frustrated/bored stage with both projects at the moment and haven't worked on either project for ages.
I am a ravenous keeper of journals and often have thought about their viability as books or potential screenplays, but I am lazy and do nothing with them. Don't let my spelling and grammar on these posts be indicators of my abilities, I type fast, rarely proof read.

You should try to get to Austin,Tx sometime during S X SW. It is a great place to see all sorts of different musical acts.

Evening, Skanks. -FritoDorito
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Submitted by devilgirl on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:51pm.
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So true about only writing things you like. That's why I want to do creative writing (even though I'm not that great at that either, hehe) because you can create these different worlds and it's not as restrictive as journalism.

As for the music thing, I'm hoping doing my senior project will help me get my feet in the door. There are so many awesome local artists where I am that could give me advice and possibly spare some studio time...it's a great opportunity to network. I hope something works out because music is my life. Honestly, I don't even know what I'd do without it.

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Submitted by devilgirl on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:06pm.
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Apparently I'm a good journalist (according to all my professors), but it just leaves me cold now. I remember in high school I used to LOVE working on my school's paper doing layout (ok, that wasn't that great), editing the Entertainment section and writing most of all the material in it, interviewing people, etc. Now, I can't even be bothered. I've got a story due next week about a civil case and I'm dreading it. Seriously, my stomach knots at the thought!

However, my music....when I sing, it's so much fun. But I've been having a crisis of faith lately, thinking maybe I'm not good enough to do it professionally. I had numerous opportunities to get into a studio, and I keep backing out! Ugh! I wish I wasn't so self critical and emo...I could be making music right this minute - even if I'm the only person listening to it!
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I too loved tht shit in high school, I was editor for both the yearbook and newspaper. I love writing but I only love writing about things I am interested in, which creates a problem in broadcast journalism. J school left me cold as well.
You have got to build up your confidence with regards to your music! If you have these great opportunities, by all means take advantage of them.If you don't or wait too long, years go past you in a blink and it's too late. I let many opportunities pass me by, and now I kick myself for not being 21 anymore. Make music and be happy girl!

Submitted by jiggywiddit on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:47pm.
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That sounds really fun! Now, how did you almost get shot?!

I have the hick ups. This is interfering with my chowing down. I'm hungry.
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Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:36pm.

I loved it. I was young, single, no responsibilities besides feeding myself & paying rent. I worked on campus, made some okay friends, met some great writers and had a ball.

With your MFA you can edit, teach at community college, regular college, almost anything. Freelancing works for me, you just have to network and take some other gigs along the way to help make payroll.

What have you got to lose? If you get accepted to Greensboro's program, you're automatically scholarshipped. At least, that's how it was back in the day.

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Submitted by A.cotw on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:38pm.

The only thing that offends me is not making your list of peeps with devastating sexual radiance.

if you could see me in the shower...

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I think I've already been appraised for a couple of hundred pesos, a lame goat and an elderly monkey with a farting problem.--MK

Happy Birthday Toonkinstein. It's my better half's birthday as well.

@ Jiggy
Whoops. Accidently posted before editing. In case you were offended or annoyed,here's the correction.

In every generation there is at least one person, gay or straight, who has such intense sexual radiance that everyone is attracted;straight,gay,or,bi and even straights consider getting bent. Mick Jagger was that guy in the 60's,Slash was that guy in the 90's, Lenny Kravitz is that guy now.
Peace.

Submitted by jiggywiddit on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:32pm.
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Really?! You did it? How was it? Did you like it or did it totally destroy your desire to write? I'm afraid if I do it, I'll be so intimidated by the other writers that I won't want to write anymore, lol. I've taken creative writing classes at the school I'm at now and felt like such a hack when reading my classmates' stuff...yeah, me and my no self esteem, lol. But I'm not sure where I'm going yet exactly. My first choice is NYU so I can do their individualized program and create my own major, but who knows....

Submitted by jiggywiddit on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:28pm.
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I sure do remember that song! But my favorite Mariah song of all time is "Vanishing". Or maybe even "The Wind". Damn, her voice was gorgeous back then. "Vanishing" always makes me cry, but I swear I can sing every note and run in that sucker! I will never stop loving her just for that song alone.

GRAPE!!!

I want to tell you about how I almost got shot in Chunky, MS.

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I think I've already been appraised for a couple of hundred pesos, a lame goat and an elderly monkey with a farting problem.--MK

I have put my profile on ***SUGARBABYDATE.COM*** anyone want to make friend with me, just search for "sugargirl" on "SUGARBABYDATE.COM"

Submitted by QueenCharisma on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:11pm.

Honey, you need to listen to some good ole vintage Mimi.

Memba her song "Make It happen"?

Get yo ass into the studio and SING like you were born to do. make It happen. Play that song all day and get jazzed up.

xo

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I think I've already been appraised for a couple of hundred pesos, a lame goat and an elderly monkey with a farting problem.--MK

MIMI 4EVAH!!!!!

Mimi needs to call it a day and retire! She can't sing worth a shit and can we talk about that hair?!?

LEAVE MIMI ALONE!!!!!

This damn "neighborhood" ball is really hitting on my last nerve. Jay Z.........wtf! Really, he looks like Urkel and his glasses are filthy! Can't sing worth a flip! Beyonce, oh my. There are NO words and Mariah Carey.........OMG!

Is anybody watching that stupid concert thing? Can somebody please kill beyonce skin her so I can wear as coat like she does those poor animals? And WTF are those "musicans"? Could they not get someone talented with somewhat GOOD music? WTF are they all dead? I'm surprised Britney fuckin' spears isn't preforming. Ray ramano? Really? Punk'd jokes? UGH.

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When did rounding up people you don't like in your counrty and putting them in camps get a bad name? Mr. Stephen T. Colbert

during Rangers intermission i threw on the this inaugaral ball thing...uggh terrible, why do politicians feel a need to dance?

and why is this will i am guy famous? this generation sux. in 8 years im eligible for the presidency, i promise you will see me doing irish carbombs to flogging molly. this R&b shit is for the birds

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Submitted by devilgirl on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 9:06pm.
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Apparently I'm a good journalist (according to all my professors), but it just leaves me cold now. I remember in high school I used to LOVE working on my school's paper doing layout (ok, that wasn't that great), editing the Entertainment section and writing most of all the material in it, interviewing people, etc. Now, I can't even be bothered. I've got a story due next week about a civil case and I'm dreading it. Seriously, my stomach knots at the thought!

However, my music....when I sing, it's so much fun. But I've been having a crisis of faith lately, thinking maybe I'm not good enough to do it professionally. I had numerous opportunities to get into a studio, and I keep backing out! Ugh! I wish I wasn't so self critical and emo...I could be making music right this minute - even if I'm the only person listening to it!