tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post9025209472742172014..comments2023-05-10T02:47:51.886-07:00Comments on GOSSELINS DO NOT NEED OUR PITY: OPEN DISCUSSIONUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-65425592816682187772009-03-10T23:49:00.000-07:002009-03-10T23:49:00.000-07:00TxMom, as a California taxpayer, I personally cann...TxMom, as a California taxpayer, I personally cannot get that worked up about paying money for Nadya Suleman's kids. If I got upset about all of the ridiculous things my taxes went for, I'd go crazy. At least this is something necessary and (I hope) beneficial to these innocent children who did not ask to be born into this crazy situation.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Ms. Suleman has behaved irresponsibly. I would tentatively be in favor of laws that give doctors guidelines about how many embryos can be implanted at a time. But I doubt we are going to see a rash of Suleman copycats. I think the reason she's gotten so much attention is precisely because her circumstances are so unusual and bizarre.Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594898905741204155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-77630269328287605102009-03-10T12:28:00.000-07:002009-03-10T12:28:00.000-07:00I am so mad right now! I just read how the mom in ...I am so mad right now! I just read how the mom in California who has 14 kids (I refuse to call her that ridiculous name the press made up) is getting a new house! One over $500,000. Supposedly, her Dad is paying for it, sure he is. *eye roll* She has also "agreed" (how nice of her) to allow some nanny place to take care of the kids around the clock, which would cost over $100,000. a year normally....but she will get for FREE. I saw a picture of her talking on a nice cell phone with a designer handbag and new clothes, kids nowhere in sight.<BR/><BR/>At first, I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Now, I'm furious at how she has played everyone for fame and fortune. How she is using human lives in her quest for selfish reasons. She's making the down payment on the house with the MONEY SHE GOT FROM INTERVIEWS. See, it's working! She's no idiot.<BR/><BR/>To California posters: how do you feel having your tax dollars go towards supporting this women? (The nannies she's getting are funded by the state, if what I read is correct). I would be furious! My husband and I work hard, while nearly half our money goes to taxes, and someone like her is getting it? <BR/><BR/>And what kind of life will those kids have with an obviously mentally ill mother and no father? All those "I hate Kate!" site posters need to focus their unlimited energies on this women, don't they say they want to help kids? <BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me rant. I'm just beyond angry that our society allows something like this to happen. And who will be the next copycat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-39818473474463129292009-03-08T05:56:00.000-07:002009-03-08T05:56:00.000-07:00That's a sweet clip, Anya. Congrats beating Liza ...That's a sweet clip, Anya. Congrats beating Liza Beth to the clip! I wasn't aware of the competition, but I now that I am I will be following it :).Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884219068017641778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-77471656418575184892009-03-07T08:18:00.000-08:002009-03-07T08:18:00.000-08:00Merryway, I saw "The Soup" last night too. Joel pr...Merryway, I saw "The Soup" last night too. Joel pretty much eviscerated "The Bachelor" - didn't he? Kind of makes his Katezilla pieces pale in comparison. It was very funny...!Anya@IWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277215288731619588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-16818631540914316822009-03-07T07:35:00.000-08:002009-03-07T07:35:00.000-08:00To all the posters who were talking about The Bach...To all the posters who were talking about The Bachelor; I don't watch it, but The Soup did a bit with clips and it was hilarious. It's prob one of the ones on Eonline. You can watch The Soup clips there. I think you guys would think it's worth watching.merrywayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003385150622139910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-46812968701826938772009-03-06T21:23:00.000-08:002009-03-06T21:23:00.000-08:00Thanks, Anya, that was awesomely cute. Kate should...Thanks, Anya, that was awesomely cute. <BR/><BR/>Kate should get them trained now. Somehow I think she's up to the job. :-)Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594898905741204155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-6614993015704552842009-03-06T20:35:00.000-08:002009-03-06T20:35:00.000-08:00http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/jon-kate-plus-8-li...http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/jon-kate-plus-8-little-helpers.html<BR/><BR/>I finally get to be the one to let you know you guys know that there is a new webisode up on TLC (usually Liza Beth beats me to it!).<BR/><BR/>Thanks to Angie on Baby Mama's site for pointing this out.<BR/><BR/>I really liked this one. Kate is grateful for her little helpers and the kids are such typical kids for their age. Eager to help. Very sweet....Anya@IWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277215288731619588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-45730078550371675052009-03-05T21:18:00.000-08:002009-03-05T21:18:00.000-08:00Thanks, Mom, my sister-in-law and I used to have '...Thanks, Mom, my sister-in-law and I used to have 'Cosmopolitan Fridays' every week, I think we'll have to institute it again, give me some courage, I really don't like needles, not at all.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-86188752386362078742009-03-05T18:47:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:47:00.000-08:00I'm inked.There, I said it.NO ONE in my family kno...I'm inked.<BR/><BR/>There, I said it.<BR/><BR/>NO ONE in my family knows! LMAO! I'm forty and my mother would kill me! LMAO.<BR/><BR/>I have two very tiny black paw prints on my lower tummy. Honestly, I forget it's there. Only my H gets to see it as even a bikini covers it up.<BR/><BR/>I just remember when I found out I was pregnant thinking "OMG, are my little prints going to grow to be HUGE prints?" They didn't. Thank goodness.<BR/><BR/>I'll pass on the Barbie. Geez. <BR/><BR/>Eileen - I highly recommend some drinkies prior to getting inked. Good luck! :-)Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441295999144208760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-69480885569038282982009-03-05T16:52:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:52:00.000-08:00Thanks so much, Kuromi!:)Great advice!Thanks so much, Kuromi!:)<BR/>Great advice!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-1565529881014259492009-03-05T16:18:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:18:00.000-08:00Eileen, your idea sounds awesome. I'm sorry about ...Eileen, your idea sounds awesome. I'm sorry about your mother, but what a fitting tribute.<BR/><BR/>I would suggest going on Yelp.com and looking for tattoo shops in your town. See which ones have the highest ratings, see what people are saying (about artistry, hygiene, and the like) and then go on their websites. Reputable places won't even mind you dropping in to discuss what kind of art you want, and if it's feasible or not. One hint: If they have a lot of "flash art" (pre-drawn tattoos) on the walls, they probably aren't the most artistically skilled. (In a small town this might be OK since there is probably only one shop that needs spur-of-the-moment clientele in order to survive. Otherwise, run!)Kuromihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064903553303525999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-51728061289793157892009-03-05T15:41:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:41:00.000-08:00So sorry about your sister, Kuromi, and thanks so ...So sorry about your sister, Kuromi, and thanks so much for sharing your story. That's sort of along the lines I wanted to go, a heart with 'MoM' inside it, a tribute to my Mom (and the way we lost her to Alzheimer's, losing her little by little until there was only the ghost of her left as my sister always said), and also as a tribute to all mothers.<BR/>I am pale, but I don't know if I'm pale enough, I guess a reputable place would be able to tell me. But pastel sounds nice too.<BR/>And as far as drooping in the future, I've already lost elasticity and I'm sagging, the future is now.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-36607173046438357862009-03-05T15:11:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:11:00.000-08:00Saw a promo on Oprah today. The Gosselins are goin...Saw a promo on Oprah today. The Gosselins are going to be on Monday's show.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640333502031398121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-69677598743362079452009-03-05T15:00:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:00:00.000-08:00Eileen, I think I can answer two things for you :)...Eileen, I think I can answer two things for you :)<BR/><BR/>First, my tatts: One is a butterfly on my tummy, something I had wanted since I was about 9 years old, partly because I always had a fascination with butterflies and partly because of a particular book I read as a child. It's almost 15 years old! My second one is a pastel spiderweb on my forearm with my deceased sister's name written within; if you don't know to look for it, you can't see it.<BR/><BR/>This leads to your comment about white tattoos: Originally I wanted my web to be white! However, I was told that my skin tone (which I would describe as "light tan" or "medium golden") was too dark. The only white tattoos that remain visible are when the person has a very, very pale complexion; such skin is the most translucent of all skins and so won't "tint" the ink beneath. If you're complexion falls under that category, you should go for it!Kuromihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064903553303525999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-13462702701731234632009-03-05T14:02:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:02:00.000-08:00SamanthaNC--not to mention also that the skin at 1...SamanthaNC--not to mention also that the skin at 18 is by far less elastic than 40 and what may have started out in one area, now is drooping. :)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640333502031398121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-78381644203088166942009-03-05T14:01:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:01:00.000-08:00I understand the idea of getting tattoos to commem...I understand the idea of getting tattoos to commemmorate something that is meaningful to you. I guess for me when it comes down to it, I prefer to have those memories in my head, rather than on my body. I think I have a fear that I'd regret getting one some day, if I did it. I don't begrudge anyone else getting them, though.<BR/><BR/>The other issue is where to get it - the places that seem the "nicest" to have one are also the tritest - the ankle, the small of the back (OMG, if you've ever been in a gym locker room you realize just how many women have "tramp stamps"!).<BR/><BR/>Never say never, I guess, but for now I'll stay uninked.Guineverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594898905741204155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-90126392013397886752009-03-05T13:51:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:51:00.000-08:00I love the idea of your tattoo, themrs. My kids s...I love the idea of your tattoo, themrs. My kids so far haven't gotten any, but my nieces and nephews have a lot (Michael The Archangel, dragonfly, lily, Marine symbols, roses). They all have stories behind their choices too.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-4948329976341240212009-03-05T13:38:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:38:00.000-08:00I cant speak for others but for me, what was meani...I cant speak for others but for me, what was meaningful at 18- I probably dont even remember now. I'm so glad I never "inked" myself. My little sister got a chinese symbol last year- the funny thing to me is that tattoos started as a way to be different and "rebel". She got the trendiest thing she could- a chinese symol. Fine if your chinese but hello, white girl who doesnt speak chinese, has never been there, has no desire to go and all she knows about china is that pandas are cute and egg rolls are yummy: seriously?Samantha@IWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277929176284771513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-59883735780792062572009-03-05T13:17:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:17:00.000-08:00Can HOM Mommy Barbie be far behind?Can HOM Mommy Barbie be far behind?Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884219068017641778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-11006196836823584842009-03-05T13:16:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:16:00.000-08:00Kuromi, what are your tattoos of? I'm actually co...Kuromi, what are your tattoos of? I'm actually considering becoming one of those 'tattooed grandmas', only I would want one of those ghost tattoos (I think that's what they're called - the white ones).Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-76084653262404942482009-03-05T13:15:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:15:00.000-08:00Kuromi- you took the words right out of my mouth! ...Kuromi- you took the words right out of my mouth! i got my first tattoo at 19 and it had alot of meaning to me. i got my second right before i turned 30 last year. it is hebrew writing that says "i am His and He is mine" which has a spiritual meaning for me and one for my husband. they both mean alot to me. my husband has five tattoos, one being a full sleeve. they are all very meaninful to him. i hate it when people get one just to get one too:)themrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036877130096142872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-89170973426291678132009-03-05T13:11:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:11:00.000-08:00Mrs Ref said...Barbie and I are the same age!!!!! ...<B>Mrs Ref said...Barbie and I are the same age!!!!! I think she is too old for tatoos. ;)</B><BR/>Lol!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884219068017641778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-64302443405183465502009-03-05T13:05:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:05:00.000-08:00I only ever had one Barbie doll, as well as the Su...I only ever had one Barbie doll, as well as the SuperStar Barbie Fashion Face (I'd thought I could sneak her makeup onto myself, but no joy). But I would have LOVED the Tattoo Barbie!<BR/><BR/>As a kid, whenever we'd go to this one supermarket I would be excited because one of the gum dispensers actually dispnsed tiny food-coloring tattoo booklets. I'd put one on my hand until I got yelled at, then would wash it off and a few days later try again.<BR/><BR/>Surprisingly, it wasn't until I was 23 that I got my first tattoo. Despite the fact that they are addicting, I didn't get my second one until less than a year ago.<BR/><BR/>Most people I know get tattoos because they are very meaningful--for example, a memorial to a loved one who's passed on, or a symbol of a life milestone, or an expression of their spirituality that they believe go beyond words or bragged-about church attendance. The latter may be why people of, say, Western European heritage would opt for a Maori tribal symbol :)<BR/><BR/>Guess that's why it makes me laugh in derision whenever people get a tattoo for reasons like, "My boyfriend wants me to" or "I wanted something but didn't know what so I just got this." Most people don't fall into this category, luckily.<BR/><BR/>What I really can't wait for is the Pierce-Your-Own-Barbie!Kuromihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064903553303525999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-48079611967523327582009-03-05T12:59:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:59:00.000-08:00No, MrsRef, I heard that's the latest craze now, o...No, MrsRef, I heard that's the latest craze now, older women going for tattoos! On the news it was touted as Tattooed Grandmas I think! Women in their 50's, 60's, and 70's getting tattoos.<BR/>Happy Birthday to you and Barbie! Enjoy this year, it's the start of something wonderful!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679894230965874631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875099505545555742.post-5869778242441639532009-03-05T11:12:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:12:00.000-08:00Barbie and I are the same age!!!!! I think she is...Barbie and I are the same age!!!!! I think she is too old for tatoos. ;)MrsRefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796830470013840532noreply@blogger.com