Quote :

"^^^ You're being vague. I need details. I know nothing about Catholicism except the whole sex and lots of babies thing."

Intentionally so, because I could write a book on it.

The main characteristic is the guilt. He'll have a massive, overwhelming amount of guilt. The funny part about it is that he'll be mostly unaware of the bulk of it -- it'll just sit in the background silently determining his preferences and decisions.

Catholics love to use guilt to try and manipulate other people, because it's a simple way they can manipulate one another (due to the invariable presence of it in massive doses amongst them).

12/7/2009 1:00:39 PM

^^ No. Who's that?

[Edited on December 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Reason : .]

12/7/2009 1:00:40 PM

Quote :

"^ So, this guy's fam will guilt me for not being Catholic and refusing to convert?"

Haha not just the family. HE will.

12/7/2009 1:01:17 PM

k

whew

i guess 8 siblings and old as fuck parents is pretty common

12/7/2009 1:01:26 PM

Quote :

"So, this guy's fam will guilt me for not being Catholic and refusing to convert?""

possibly - depends on where they are on the spectrum but from what you said, most likely.

my family is catholic, but marrying people who aren't catholic isn't a big deal (with the exception of jews - my grandmother hates jews )

[Edited on December 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM. Reason : .]

12/7/2009 1:01:29 PM

Well my family's catholic too but at least my immediate family doesn't give a shit about it anymore

We liberalized slowly, starting with me

12/7/2009 1:02:42 PM

yea the fact that my mom got knocked up and married at the ripe old age of 19 loosened the family up a little

12/7/2009 1:03:28 PM

^^^^^ So he prob just wants a piece of ass and is temporarily overlooking the fact that I am anti-religion?

^^^^ I suppose if you're the youngest of nine, it's quite likely your rents are old as fuck

[Edited on December 7, 2009 at 1:04 PM. Reason : .]

12/7/2009 1:03:34 PM

Quote :

"^^^ So he prob just wants a piece of ass and is temporarily overlooking the fact that I am anti-religion?"

Maybe. More likely he thinks he can manipulate you over time.

12/7/2009 1:04:08 PM

Manipulate me into converting? No thanks. Catholicism is crazy.

12/7/2009 1:04:47 PM

I'm just saying

It's entirely possible the guy isn't like that. But given that comment? ... heh.

12/7/2009 1:05:24 PM

i think you should be as honest with him as he was with you about the marriage thing and tell him catholicism is crazy

post his reaction in this thread

12/7/2009 1:06:36 PM

a cannibal cult with an ex-nazi leader lol

people actually buy into this shit when the catholic church has been the textbook definition of evil for the past 1500 years

12/7/2009 1:09:13 PM

Hmmm. Perhaps I'll do that tonight. Should make for an interesting date! I already told him I don't really intend to have children. He also didn't seem to appreciate that comment, but appeared to hold his tongue.

I've been brutally honest thus far! Maybe I can get him to crack and tell me what he really thinks!

12/7/2009 1:10:15 PM

Add To My Topics

[Edited on December 7, 2009 at 1:11 PM. Reason : g]

12/7/2009 1:10:56 PM

lol give us a trip report

12/7/2009 1:12:02 PM

I think the date with the 41-year-old could provide more entertainment. That's Friday. We're going to his office party. There could be a few raised eyebrows. I'll be sure to report back for your reading pleasure.

[Edited on December 7, 2009 at 1:15 PM. Reason : .]

12/7/2009 1:14:33 PM

ahahahahah you're his little chippy at the office party

nice

12/7/2009 1:15:00 PM

LOL. As long as I don't get any comments like, "Is this your daughter?"

BC I've been on a date where that happened. It's kind of hilarious, and kind of gross.

12/7/2009 1:16:44 PM

LUCY

remember how you "helped" me with my final paper in Film Class???

how are you at writing user manuals??

i waited til the last minute. i'm kinda screwed

12/7/2009 1:16:46 PM

^^^ Also, I hardly fit the "chippy" descriptor: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chippy%2C%20chippies

1. Chippy, chippies
A stuck-up, prissy, high-maintenance girl with no brains, and all boobs who all thoughtful, intelligent girls want to slap, because they are so damn clueless

^ Let me know! I can help. Send me the specs, deadline, etc. This can be the rest of your Christmas present.

12/7/2009 1:18:08 PM

the deadline is....2 hours, 12 minutes

i'm seriously just going to read the other office's manual and tweek it to fit our office. same product, different uses. but i think i can swing it.

now to get off TWW and get to work.

oh, and eat some lunch. that's important.

12/7/2009 1:19:08 PM

Quote :

"^^^ Also, I hardly fit the "chippy" descriptor: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chippy%2C%20chippies 1. Chippy, chippies A stuck-up, prissy, high-maintenance girl with no brains, and all boobs who all thoughtful, intelligent girls want to slap, because they are so damn clueless"

Had no idea that was the definition. Thought it was just some young chick.

Thanks, UrbanDictionary!

12/7/2009 1:19:10 PM

If he wants a chippy, then it looks like I'm going to need a massive push-up bra.

Or I should charge, according to this definition:

Quote :

"a female prostitute, especially a young and inexpensive one"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chippy&defid=390610

12/7/2009 1:21:47 PM

this presentation of Bloody Mary, celery stalk, and green olive is dedicated to my LucyBoo

12/7/2009 6:19:07 PM

make that 2

Quote :

"this presentation of Bloody Mary, celery stalk, and green olive is dedicated to my LucyBoo "

12/7/2009 7:15:03 PM

JaimeLoo! I miss you and want a Bloody Mary.

Couldn't drink last night bc I had a movie date and wine makes me sleepy/affectionate. Glad you could pour one out for the homie.

Date was fun. We watched "Into The Wild" ... awesome movie and I highly recommend it. Anyway, this guy is pretty cool. We're supposed to go out again on Wednesday. Not sure what we're doing.

He also wants to take me camping next weekend, but I may have a trip to NYC ... what to do? I think I should take it slowly and go to NYC with the gf instead.

12/8/2009 8:53:59 AM

i, too, will be in nyc next weekend.

well, just for saturday.

12/8/2009 8:54:58 AM

Any big plans there? I want to go to MoMa for the Tim Burton exhibit.

12/8/2009 8:57:17 AM

haha, yeah that was one of the reasons

the gf's never been to the city when it's all christmasy

wants to do that jive

[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM. Reason : just a day trip, take the train]

12/8/2009 8:59:10 AM

That's sweet! Have fun!

I've never been to NYC, so I've been looking for an excuse to go. And this seems like the perfect time of year and I have a free place to stay.

12/8/2009 9:01:54 AM

i have met way too many people that have never been to nyc.

fucking love that city.




[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 9:03 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2009 9:03:38 AM

when i moved here, i figured i'd be going a lot

since it's like a $10 train ride away

there's been a surprisingly low number of trips, which is rather dissapointing

12/8/2009 9:05:11 AM

yea, i'm like a four hour train ride from there, so i'd like to get there more often. i'm planning on taking two friends up there in the spring (one friend has only been in this country for about 5 years, so she's got a better excuse)

should be a fun trip

12/8/2009 9:09:36 AM

OOOH! That's so cheap! I'm jealous.

What's the best airport to fly into? Is there a considerable difference in convenience/price?

12/8/2009 9:10:12 AM

i think they're about the same (between LGA and JFK) cab ride is anywhere between $30 & $45 cab ride.

(to manhattan that is)

v yes, the W downtown is fucking awesome.... i might have to reach out to for that one


[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 9:13 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2009 9:11:10 AM

BTW, if you guys need hotel discounts for NYC, just let me know and I'll try to hook you up. The W hotels there are supposed to be awesome!

12/8/2009 9:12:01 AM

whoa

i forgot about that

do you have a possible rate for the w?

12/8/2009 9:13:55 AM

What night?

12/8/2009 9:14:59 AM

well shit how about the 19th?

that may beat riding the train home at like 1am



[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM. Reason : short notice like whoa]

12/8/2009 9:15:56 AM

hey shoes

12/8/2009 9:16:10 AM

sup, b

12/8/2009 9:17:37 AM

YOUR SHIRT LOOK LIKE A DISHRAG.

YOUR SHIRT LOOK LIKE A CURTAIN.

12/8/2009 9:18:09 AM

^^^^ Boo. We have no discounts in the city that weekend. NYC is one of the cities where it's harder for us to get decent discounts on the weekends ... and occupancy is generally high this time of year. Sorry! But if you travel again after Christmas, let me know and I'll hook you up.

And my discount applies to W, Westin, St. Regis, Sheraton, Luxury Collection, aloft and a few other brands, so just let me know. I'm dying to stay at St. Regis New York.

[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 9:23 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2009 9:22:07 AM

precisely what i figured

weekends around thanksgiving and christmas would be a bad idea to give out discounts on

12/8/2009 9:22:56 AM

yea that's not surprising.... between xmas and thanksgiving nyc is rockin.....


pshoes if you're thinking about staying, you could always try priceline, set a ceiling on how much you'd pay and see if you can get a deal

12/8/2009 9:23:44 AM

But don't pull a JCASHFAN and opt for a 2-star hotel.

12/8/2009 9:24:34 AM

omg - yea i was kinda thinking the same thing. i usually go no lower than 3.5 stars on priceline.

12/8/2009 9:25:11 AM

well i was contemplating rolling it into a quasi surprise christmas present,

instead of just a day trip, make a super nice dinner reservation, a night at a place like the w, something of the sort.

right now, i dont have many ideas

cuttin it close

12/8/2009 9:26:05 AM

^^ Agreed. I'm too spoiled from work to go below 3.5 on priceline. I'm used to staying at W and Westin hotels for 60 bucks a night. It's hard to go back to anything less.

^ Awwww. Where to for dinner? I'm dying to EAT in NYC.

[Edited on December 8, 2009 at 9:29 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2009 9:27:35 AM