Will it ever end? *Vent*
Feb 1st 2006, 6:39 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Chorlton
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.
I'm not arse kissing either.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:41 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Elvira
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.
that's exactly it....must be in the minority coz not many seem to miss those things
just heard that my friends hubby just collapsed and died no history of heart probs or anything just 52...so makes me sadder as i know life is precious and pisses me off that i'm wasting mine here...have to make a decision soon
Feb 1st 2006, 6:48 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by brittothecore
this is for ladyofthelake I am new to the message boards I was laughing like hell at the post re billy no mate but know how you feel I am also in Florida been here for 16 years and up to now only have one real good friend but still not anything like friends back home Iv given up on this place I hate it so I am going home with my twins hopefully in March and I cant wait to get piss rotten drunk with my mates and no one giving me that look you know what I mean
hi and welcome or maybe it should be au revoir...lucky you going home....wow 16 yrs get less for life in the old nick
Feb 1st 2006, 6:52 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by TruBrit
hi and welcome or maybe it should be au revoir...lucky you going home....wow 16 yrs get less for life in the old nick
Well I am gonna go make friends with the guy on the fish counter even though he thinks I'm Australian, walk along the highway so people think I am nuts and enjoy what this place has to offer - sunshine. Lets take some of the glow off the life back home and maybe we will feel better, although I greatly miss friends and family there were things I was glad to leave behind. I am gonna make this lot love me whether thy like it or not!!
Feb 1st 2006, 6:53 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by TruBrit
hi and welcome or maybe it should be au revoir...lucky you going home....wow 16 yrs get less for life in the old nick
Feb 1st 2006, 6:53 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by britvic
I find myself always agreeing with you I'm not arse kissing either.
I'm not arse kissing either.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:53 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Ugh Trubrit... your words just hit home very hard with me. Seems that every time something bad, or good, has happened to people I know and care about, I've been stuck over here and haven't been able to get back home 
The one thing I did ensure I went home for was my cousins wedding 2 years ago. We have always been close, and there was no way I was missing his big day. After I told the missus I was considering going, and seeing her pitch a right hissy fit about it, I went online and used my airmiles to book the flight that day
Yanks just aren't sociable or comfortable in social situations. If you do find ones that are friendly and down to earth, hold on to them, or have them stuffed and mounted in your living room, as they're a rare $#%ing breed!
The one thing I did ensure I went home for was my cousins wedding 2 years ago. We have always been close, and there was no way I was missing his big day. After I told the missus I was considering going, and seeing her pitch a right hissy fit about it, I went online and used my airmiles to book the flight that day
Yanks just aren't sociable or comfortable in social situations. If you do find ones that are friendly and down to earth, hold on to them, or have them stuffed and mounted in your living room, as they're a rare $#%ing breed!
Feb 1st 2006, 6:54 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Bradford Lass
Hey we are supposed to be cheering someone up here Well I am gonna go make friends with the guy on the fish counter even though he thinks I'm Australian, walk along the highway so people think I am nuts and enjoy what this place has to offer - sunshine.
Lets take some of the glow off the life back home and maybe we will feel better, although I greatly miss friends and family there were things I was glad to leave behind. I am gonna make this lot love me whether thy like it or not!!
Well I am gonna go make friends with the guy on the fish counter even though he thinks I'm Australian, walk along the highway so people think I am nuts and enjoy what this place has to offer - sunshine. Lets take some of the glow off the life back home and maybe we will feel better, although I greatly miss friends and family there were things I was glad to leave behind. I am gonna make this lot love me whether thy like it or not!!
Feb 1st 2006, 6:56 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by brittothecore
Thats true..... cant wait to get rid of all the shallow people here makes me wanna puke sometimes god forbid you should tell an americian you went out and had a good time they just give you that look and think you drink to much
Feb 1st 2006, 6:56 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Bradford Lass
Hey we are supposed to be cheering someone up here Well I am gonna go make friends with the guy on the fish counter even though he thinks I'm Australian, walk along the highway so people think I am nuts and enjoy what this place has to offer - sunshine.
Lets take some of the glow off the life back home and maybe we will feel better, although I greatly miss friends and family there were things I was glad to leave behind. I am gonna make this lot love me whether thy like it or not!!
Well I am gonna go make friends with the guy on the fish counter even though he thinks I'm Australian, walk along the highway so people think I am nuts and enjoy what this place has to offer - sunshine. Lets take some of the glow off the life back home and maybe we will feel better, although I greatly miss friends and family there were things I was glad to leave behind. I am gonna make this lot love me whether thy like it or not!!
My "secrets"? If they don't like me and my "eccentricities", f*** them. I don't need it. Like you said, find the good things about living here, whatever they may be. Most importantly, have a plan. Would moving to another area make it better? Find a way and start planning. You don't had to lose your identity in the process.
Feb 1st 2006, 6:58 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by brittothecore
this is for ladyofthelake I am new to the message boards I was laughing like hell at the post re billy no mate but know how you feel I am also in Florida been here for 16 years and up to now only have one real good friend but still not anything like friends back home Iv given up on this place I hate it so I am going home with my twins hopefully in March and I cant wait to get piss rotten drunk with my mates and no one giving me that look you know what I mean
Yep I have one good friend, but it's still not right. I know she thinks I'm weird sometimes. Mostly I can laugh it off, but it's not the same when you know someone thinks like that. On the plus side, she doesn't socialise with all the other wannabes in the street
Feb 1st 2006, 7:01 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Oh my god I know what you all mean. I've just got back from the UK on Monday night and I'm feeling as down as hell. It doesn't normally affect me this badly (well not after I got over the first 18 months of feeling like poo). For 10 glorious days I had friends and family and a bloody social life...whats one of those! I am seriously wondering what the hell I'm doing here. I've finally put my finger on why here is different. Monday morning I woke up early I was staying with the in laws at their flat which overlooks southsea common. I spent ages watching people and cars and dog walkers go by. And then I just knew that for me England is alive and I feel plugged in. I never feel like that in the US, I feel like I'm in a coma half the time. I meant to post a long account of my trip on the 'Moving back' forum but I cant bring myself to do it at the moment, maybe tomorrow.
From ladylisa...also billy no mates USA.
From ladylisa...also billy no mates USA.
Feb 1st 2006, 7:01 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
Hi and welcome to the board. Good luck with the move and settling in.
Yep I have one good friend, but it's still not right. I know she thinks I'm weird sometimes. Mostly I can laugh it off, but it's not the same when you know someone thinks like that. On the plus side, she doesn't socialise with all the other wannabes in the street
Yep I have one good friend, but it's still not right. I know she thinks I'm weird sometimes. Mostly I can laugh it off, but it's not the same when you know someone thinks like that. On the plus side, she doesn't socialise with all the other wannabes in the street
Feb 1st 2006, 7:03 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Partystar
*Warning - impending vent!*
I usually get the odd day when I'm down about living here, but this 'down in the dumps' feeling has been going on for over a week! I'm absolutely hating it here right now. All my 'friends' here having been getting on my nerves. I belong to a playgroup & have stopped going to their play dates recently. Although I have to go to one this afternoon as it's a 1st birthday party & I know it's important to them for us to go.
Everything they say makes me roll my eyes, they seem so petty & I can't stand it anymore. I'd give anything just to be able to pop round & see my old friends back home. At least when I talk to them I can speak my mind without getting funny looks. I hate the fact that most people here seem to be so PC about everything. I'm just not like that & I say what I mean & I mean what I say, which doesn't seem to go over well here.
Arrrrgggghhhhhh!!!
Thanx a lot for letting me get that out.
I usually get the odd day when I'm down about living here, but this 'down in the dumps' feeling has been going on for over a week! I'm absolutely hating it here right now. All my 'friends' here having been getting on my nerves. I belong to a playgroup & have stopped going to their play dates recently. Although I have to go to one this afternoon as it's a 1st birthday party & I know it's important to them for us to go.
Everything they say makes me roll my eyes, they seem so petty & I can't stand it anymore. I'd give anything just to be able to pop round & see my old friends back home. At least when I talk to them I can speak my mind without getting funny looks. I hate the fact that most people here seem to be so PC about everything. I'm just not like that & I say what I mean & I mean what I say, which doesn't seem to go over well here.
Arrrrgggghhhhhh!!!
Thanx a lot for letting me get that out.
Feb 1st 2006, 7:05 pm
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Re: Will it ever end? *Vent*
Originally Posted by Partystar
Yeah, I can't stand all those wannabes, they should just face the facts, they'll never be a f**king superb as we Brits are!!!