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Posted on 08/24/2005 9:50:25 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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I've read three of his books...loved them all. It's been a while though and I would love to pick one up again...too much to do.
Mrsnad
Yeah, what Corin said. Either come right out and tell them you aren't going, or go and be honest about it. I think the relationship could survive blowing off this conference, but lying would be really bad.
All things considered they weren't very, um, diplomatic, were they?
Afternoon folkses... :-)
Freepin' at da airport again... goin' home. [whew] What a week. [sip]
Any sign of our Florida folk?
Hmmm... Well, you know me... I will avoid confrontation too often too. Especially when its important.
It's the *thought* that counts, somehow.
While fibbing about attending the conference may not be the best solution, whatever excuses are offered for not attending should be accompanied by thanks for the very thoughtful gift and the good intentions behind it. Sincere or not.
Like they say... if you can't say something nice, at least have the decency to be vague. :-)
I like that.
Well, thanks for the advice everyone. After mulling it over for a few hours, we've come to a couple firm decisions.
First of all, we have absolutely no desire to go, so we're not. And we are not going to pretend or claim we are. Lying certainly would not help the situation at all.
Also, I'm not going to continue to feel guilty for "wasting" the cost of their gift. Once a gift is given, it becomes our choice to use it or lose it.
As for how to tell them we aren't using it, well, that is still TBD. It will undoubtedly come up again at some point. Our decision is whether to be proactive or reactive.
Heh, I think we're a lot alike in that respect.
A confrontation tomorrow is always better than a confrontation today, nomatter what anybody says. :-)
Gotta go... plane boarding in a couple minutes.
See y'all later.
Have a nice flight!
Heh...I'm thinking if it were me (or my Dad, who I resemble), I'd just let it expire and not say anything.
Then when it gets brought up down the line...preferably wayyyy down the line...well...I guess it can be addressed. But it's still rough, no matter how ya look at it.
well I can unnerstand your apprehension...
How are things?
call me crazy, but I say go... you just might learn something, and grow closer as a couple... you have nothing to lose... it'll clear your conscience, and get his folks off'n yer back...
that said, if'n you don't go, I'll still respect yuh...
bump
First off I went to Penneys and such on my own and didn't get anything...mostly because I went to Foley's just on the off chance they might have a better selection. I dunno much about Foley's, but the way the store HERE is set up, it's all mirrors and twists and turns and a hugh perfume section, and after a very short time I was literally feeling dizzy and confused and headachy, but it took me awhile to find the way out of the place. Nerve-wracking!
So I went and got a small Blizzard at Dairy Queen and went back home instead. Oops.
When Jen got home she took me back and cruelly forced me to try stuff on. ;-) After much vacillation, I got a sorta loose-fitting light teal blouse and black trousers. Also earrings that go with the silver buttons on the blouse. Oh, and some very low-heeled black pumps - just Hush Puppies. They were on sale, and I've had those before and know I can walk in 'em. Barely have a heel, but it's a good compromise between flats and anything more, and I'll actually wear them for church and all 'cause they aren't ridiculously uncomfortable and ungainly. My last pair held up well, too...until the right shoe got mislaid during a move. *sigh*
I still feel funny, mostly 'cause I've never worn dress pants. When I dress up, I wear dresses. Wearing pants and a blouse just seems casual. But Jen tells me this is more professional looking than something more frilly would be, and that seemed to be what you folkses were sayin', too.
Heh...I'm a hick, I dunno about these things. I interviewed for my last job in a plaid flannel jumper and a turtleneck and penny-loafers. Likely woulda looked silly anywhere but there! Now I'm kinda sorta in the city, it's different. At least everything I got was on sale and can be used again.
I am *going* to get this job. I've gotta now.
And now...I can relax and just enjoy my weekend!
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