Will it ever end? *Vent*
Feb 1st 2006, 5:47 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Ok ..its only gonna be 70f ... but who fancies a frolic, with swearing and a moaning contest in the pool this afternoon...
Feb 1st 2006, 5:53 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Every email or letter from home says 'have you made loads of new friends yet?' the presumption that you can make friends that quick, think how long it took to make your good ones. I totally understand the sentiments here. maybe its bloody Karma I have loads of friends back home and sometimes felt like keeping up with phone calls birthdays etc was hard work. 
Life is a lesson learned
Life is a lesson learned
Feb 1st 2006, 5:57 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by britvic
Your not alone Partystar. Gave up trying to look for some sort of friend long ago, so now I'm a sad case of Billy no mates I've only got 1 more year left to do, so thats now a piece of piss being as I've done 3 already. Chin up girl your get though it 
I've only got 1 more year left to do, so thats now a piece of piss being as I've done 3 already. Chin up girl your get though it
Feb 1st 2006, 5:58 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Chin up PS.
At least you have a big f**k-off house and it rains less in AZ
At least you have a big f**k-off house and it rains less in AZ
Feb 1st 2006, 6:02 pm
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Originally Posted by TruBrit
hmmm yep know where you are coming from....how much longer will you be here? i think one always wonders when we move home whether friends will keep in touch and for me my bestest uk friends constantly post me little fridge magnets and key ring tags coz i've always been there for them and they know how unhappy i am...at least you have a couple of brit mates you mentioned who you get together with....sadly i have non...so cheer up and just take each day at a time
Feb 1st 2006, 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Have you considered physical violence as a venting option ??
Feb 1st 2006, 6:09 pm
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Originally Posted by nethead
Tell you what, those playgroups are the same in the UK. They are not the best place to meet like minded people unless you're very very straight (not the sexuality type straight) and like talking about babies/kids constantly and are very comepetitive with regards the their milestones/acheivements.
Don't have any suggestion or advice, I feel the same as you most days, and I still haven't met any Brits. Sorry.
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Don't have any suggestion or advice, I feel the same as you most days, and I still haven't met any Brits. Sorry.
Annette
I've also noticed that they take their kids to the doctor for everything, even a flippin' cold! I mean come on, how do they expect them to build up their immunity if they don't fight something off without meds every now & then?!?! They're so OTT about everything, it drives me crazy!
Feb 1st 2006, 6:10 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Partystar
I’ve clicked with a few over here, but then they do something to piss me off & then I just can’t be bothered with them anymore.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:11 pm
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Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
I'll tell you what did it for me, thought it probably sounds pathetic.
Last summer a new family moved into the street and I was the first person to say hi to them, and my daughter was the same age as their daughter so they hit it off straight away. They play with each other all the time. Well, me being me, I see them most days and we chat, but take my time getting to know them. Meanwhile everyone else on street has become instant best buddies with them in that irritating superficial way, so suddenly I'm starting to lose ground in the friends stakes. Christmas arrives and I hear from my one good friend I have that this new family are having a Christmas Eve party and inviting everyone they know. My friend had met them barely twice and got an invite, so we were expecting one too. But guess who didn't get invited? Yep, that's right, billy no mates here. WTF?? Suddenly we're not good enough for them.
Made me realise I'm never going to fully fit in around here.
Last summer a new family moved into the street and I was the first person to say hi to them, and my daughter was the same age as their daughter so they hit it off straight away. They play with each other all the time. Well, me being me, I see them most days and we chat, but take my time getting to know them. Meanwhile everyone else on street has become instant best buddies with them in that irritating superficial way, so suddenly I'm starting to lose ground in the friends stakes. Christmas arrives and I hear from my one good friend I have that this new family are having a Christmas Eve party and inviting everyone they know. My friend had met them barely twice and got an invite, so we were expecting one too. But guess who didn't get invited? Yep, that's right, billy no mates here. WTF?? Suddenly we're not good enough for them.
Made me realise I'm never going to fully fit in around here.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:12 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Ray
Ok ..its only gonna be 70f ... but who fancies a frolic, with swearing and a moaning contest in the pool this afternoon...
Feb 1st 2006, 6:13 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Bradford Lass
Every email or letter from home says 'have you made loads of new friends yet?' the presumption that you can make friends that quick, think how long it took to make your good ones. I totally understand the sentiments here. maybe its bloody Karma I have loads of friends back home and sometimes felt like keeping up with phone calls birthdays etc was hard work.
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Feb 1st 2006, 6:15 pm
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Karma coming around for everyone is a few minutes!
Feb 1st 2006, 6:20 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Partystar
Now that's f**ked up!
If you can't kiss ass, you don't belong! I quit my last job partially because I couldnt stand anyone there. Too many shallow, ignorant, selfish people around here.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:27 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
I agree - I'm on my tod up here too and I have now lost all interest in trying to talk to any yanks. .....................
I have come to one very simple conclusion - many americans would rather you lied to them 'nicely' than stated facts or opinions to them in a straightforward manner.
Why bother.
I have come to one very simple conclusion - many americans would rather you lied to them 'nicely' than stated facts or opinions to them in a straightforward manner.
Why bother.
So true - my feelings exactly.
I recently went back home for just a few days, but I managed to pack more social interaction, cultural events and buddy-time into those days than I'm ever likely to get here in a year. Bloody depressing.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:38 pm
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Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
I'll tell you what did it for me, thought it probably sounds pathetic.
Last summer a new family moved into the street and I was the first person to say hi to them, and my daughter was the same age as their daughter so they hit it off straight away. They play with each other all the time. Well, me being me, I see them most days and we chat, but take my time getting to know them. Meanwhile everyone else on street has become instant best buddies with them in that irritating superficial way, so suddenly I'm starting to lose ground in the friends stakes. Christmas arrives and I hear from my one good friend I have that this new family are having a Christmas Eve party and inviting everyone they know. My friend had met them barely twice and got an invite, so we were expecting one too. But guess who didn't get invited? Yep, that's right, billy no mates here. WTF?? Suddenly we're not good enough for them. Made me realise I'm never going to fully fit in around here.
Last summer a new family moved into the street and I was the first person to say hi to them, and my daughter was the same age as their daughter so they hit it off straight away. They play with each other all the time. Well, me being me, I see them most days and we chat, but take my time getting to know them. Meanwhile everyone else on street has become instant best buddies with them in that irritating superficial way, so suddenly I'm starting to lose ground in the friends stakes. Christmas arrives and I hear from my one good friend I have that this new family are having a Christmas Eve party and inviting everyone they know. My friend had met them barely twice and got an invite, so we were expecting one too. But guess who didn't get invited? Yep, that's right, billy no mates here. WTF?? Suddenly we're not good enough for them.
Made me realise I'm never going to fully fit in around here.