How was your day?

Jayme, I think we've all had this feeling cooking for friends. Sounds like you did a good job!!! The only thing I really hate about cooking for friends is they always ask how they can make this special dish of yours "low fat". I remind them of something Julia Child said once. She said people have forgotten how good food really is by doing everything low fat and have lost their real taste for rich foods. Although I agree that we probably should make things more healthy, there are times when we should splurge. We can taste food that is rich and just not make "pigs" out of ourselves. Do you ever run into that?

Jayme, I know what you mean about the difficulty getting together with friends who are busy. One of my closest friends is teaching at a university and working on her doctorate. But we do our darndest to get together at least twice a year by putting a date in our calendars. If we have to reschedule, we choose a date immediately then fight to keep the date.

As we grow older and our lives get more complex, social gatherings take more effort- but they are worth it!

today i had one of the best days of my life so far...

first, i got to cater for 60 people for my nieces christening... a buffet so it wasnt too hard, most of the work done the night before and 2 hours of work before the service got great compliments on that

second, i got a new gf, and i really like her a lot, shes attractive, fun to be around, loves me to bits (go figure) had a crush on my for like a year, but never could bring herself to ask me until someone told me she liked me and i asked her.

all in all... "this is gonna be my greatest day" lol... woo!

Hey congrats on your new love, Seraphin, everybody needs someone in this world to love. You need to keep us updated, lol. Maybe we can start a new thread.....Daily update of Seraphin's love life, lol. We can give you advice, etc. (Geez....I gotta quit working so many hours and get back to dating, lol).

Mezz....I think it's wonderful that you and your friend make a date and keep it. I work so much, as do my friends, that we don't make the time anymore like we should. I'm moving to another state, downsizing my home and life in the near future and reallly look forward to establishing friendships again. Sometimes, we forget what's really important by working so much. Sorry to sound so reflective tonight....another birthday rounding the corner tomorrow and realizing I made no plans for it because of my work schedule and hectic life lately. Maybe next year I'll remember to plan ahead and have a high fat dinner party, lol.

Can I say "sh***y" on this forum?

I just got served an unlawful detainer by a "person" <and I use the term loosely> who is trying to get money out of the property that I have an Owner Carry on for 2 years. 14 months into it he's claiming all kinds of technicalities (breach of contract) that flat out aren't true.

I don't have any idea how this process goes or how long it takes...BUT I've also been trying to get out from under this place for ages. Cleaning, repairing, painting and trying to move! If he gets his way he wants to just flat out kick us to the curb, keeping my 26k downpayment!

I also haven't been able to find decent work here (see my prior posts re: employers from H*ll, disfunctional kitchens, etc) in spite of dozens of applications around the valley...NObody calls me for an interview let alone saying, "Oh, we need someone with different skills". If you can flip a burger here you can get hired if you're willing to take minimum wage.

In any event, there's a <hopefully minimal> chance that I'll lose everything.

So, I'm up for grabs. I'm a great cook, artist, prep, hardworking, baking, decorating, pastries, inventive, creative, independent, diligent...done buffet and pastries for YNP...love to work long hours...

I do kind of have an aversion to flipping eggs because of Archies...but with proper equipment I can do that too.

SOMEBODY HIRE ME! Even if I don't lose everything, I still want out of here before I go NUTS!

(It's late, I'm stressing heavily and on my 3rd glass of red)
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April :(

April, sorry about the "stuff" going on in your life right now. Of course, now that you've been served, find a decent lawyer, gather all your paperwork to back you in this lawsuit. Is there a possibility that you can sit down with the Owner and his lawyer with a mediator and reach an agreement? Sometimes, in life, we have to cut our losses just to get on with our lives (I talk from great experience, lol). You never know what is around the bend for you but it sounds like this town you live in isn't a great option for you, employment wise. So.....put down the wine bottle......put your thinking cap on.....write out a list of pros and cons on staying there.....and the right answers will be right in front of your nose!!!

Jayme, lol, you don't want to set me up.....I'm a mean old woman, lol. When you get to my age (Today I'm 58) you get set in your ways, and truthfully, men my age or older want to be "mama'ed" for some reason (maybe their starting their second childhood, lol). My friends all laugh at me because after two dates I tell these men to "lose the number". I'm afraid I am alittle crusty in that aspect, lol. I've also been told that I have a commitment phobia....I personally think I'm just happy being single, lol. Now, unless you have one in mind with one foot in the grave....has no living relatives.....has tons of money and wants me to be his sole heir.....and has a week to live....then I'm your girl, lol.

Nofifi...you sound like me.

I'm 53 btw. Divorced since '98 from a schmuck. All kinds of problems (due to him...his arrest et all) since.

Staying here? No brainer. NO! No 'pros' to it at all. No work of any kind, allergies from the environment/dust/dirt/water issues up the wazoo. I've put out over a dozen applications in addition to 2 employment agencies since last Thanksgiving. NObody even calls me for an interview to even tell me that they need 'something else'. It's like, DUDE, if you didn't want to interview people for the position WHY IN THE H**L did you put an ad in the paper?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I lived here 15 years ago and thought somehow it would have improved with the population increase. Duh...stupid stupid me.

All of the places I have worked at have been an absolute horror.

Leaving is a no brainer which is what I was working on when we got served. All I want is my money out of it and get the fudge out of here.

Talk to the guy...probably not. I know the type from having prior relationships with control and abuse issues. (Like my Ex) This guy takes the cake. I also think he's suffering from senility.

We need to start a "Rich old fart gonna die in a week" dating service.

(Not that I look like Anna Nicole or anything...but they say the way to a mans heart is through his stomach (after he's done slobbering over boobs)

April

Boy, can I relate to that. They're all bald and fat anyway. :lol: :lol: :lol:

JAYME, add 'LOVES TO VACUUM" to the ad you're placing for me, lol. You know, I use to love to ride Harley's but men my age can't see, can't drive well and the last thing I'll do is get on the back of a Harley with them now, lol. It's so sad getting older, lol. I think I miss that the most. Other than that, I think you nailed me pretty good in your ad, lol. Are you going to do the first interview? lol.

No, still s***y.

Rock and a hard place...

My DD (dear daughter) maintains we should sell cookies. (I make killer cookies) :lol: Heck, I'll make killer anything...:smoking:

Actually I agree and have been trying to generate interest for bakery items...pfft...not here even though they've got over 35k pop and no bakery. Weird place. They're opening their 5th pizza fast food place soon. Duh...

Other than that I'm trying to sift through the bs here.

Got dumb a* legalities to deal with like responding to paperwork. I guess the worst that could happen is I lose everything. Best is I get my $$ out of this place. I'm in Nevada so I guess it's a crap shoot.

And you know what? At this point I don't give a Rat's arse. All I want is to get out of here and find a really decent place that will appreciate my talent and a low cost housing that will accept my little dog and cat that I've had for 8 years.

My cousin lives (lived...don't know) in N. Highlands in Sac. He was a Scottish Games Champ a number of years ago.

In any event I have a lot of "stuff" to deal with. For instance getting rid of the tons of items you really didn't need that you discovered you stupidly bought or inherited over the years and now can't sell for Jack at a yard sale...:cry:

All I know is for mental and physical issues we really need to get out of here SOOOOOONNNNN!!!! <ok, ... cough....>

Heck, I have a pickup...I can chuck boxes into the back and move anywhere.

Yes, I'm really good at what I do. I think it's an age/gender thing around here. (but they won't tell you that)

I also don't want to step on anybody's toes, but they hire illegals here as well so a good line or any kind of cook can't expect more than minimum wages and you still have $700+ rent/mortgage payments plus sky high electric bills and ...UGH! Ick!. I'm sorry again, but it's true. Most of the Valley commutes to Las Vegas to get a decent wage at this point. Of course the quality of what you get here shows. (fine, rant at me at will, I'll give you examples of everything I'm talking about) <btw I grew up in West Lost Angeles in a 50/50 community and the problem didn't exist then>

So, I am doing everything in my power to get out of here without losing my shirt. <don't get that excited...I'm 53....LOL:lol: ...(don't tell...don't look it) actually I was a dancer in NYC when I was younger...(no, not ballet if you catch my drift)>

Anyway, thanks for asking...Manic/depressive has NOTHING on this.
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April

Well, Thank You Jayme. It was pretty uneventful, the usual yadda yadda, then slept in the rest of the day, lol. Actually, sometimes sleeping through a birthday I found out isn't so bad after all, lol. Got some nice gifts, nice calls so I guess you could say it was a nice day other than having to go back out and buy diapers for Diaper Dog, lol.

Wow, came home tonight exhausted after another grueling day and then read your post, NOW I'M REALLY TIRED. lol. Did you even get a chance to breathe?

Don't worry about a "date for nofifi" lol, I'm a pretty crusty old woman and can scare them even without a Harley, lol. I really don't think any of those things scare them, My friends say having a dog in diapers that wear nose strips is scary enough lol.

Have a great day tomorrow!!!!

I really need to take a pic of Diaper Dog. He's a normal Blonde Cocker with cateracts, a nose strip, and a diaper, lol. I really should take more pics I guess, just never remember to buy film and if I do, forget to take them to be developed. (I have a digital but can't find the cord to download).

So sorry to hear about your friends. My mom had bone cancer and it's very hard. I will pray for her and her family.

I got a call yesterday about my 40th High School Reunion. I told them that it's really not possible that it's been 40 years since I'm only 41, lol. I really was on the fence about going but decided that I'm still cute, and it might be fun to see all these old people come out of the nursing home for the night to attend, lol. Truthfully, I was kind of bummed about it because I realized that although I think I'm still only 18, I have to add 40 more years to that. It's a knock in the head to think about all those years inbetween. I did alot of reflecting yesterday during a visit on the phone with the reunion committee person and realized that although I'm getting on in years, I like who I am, like my life and if I died tomorrow, have no real regrets...so, I guess that's a good thing. Not alot of people can say that. I'm already shopping online for an outfit for next August and a plastic surgeon, lol.

chefseason

What is that they say? Gay, married or living with mama. What's left is barely worth having either.

Sorry I have no quick sarchasim or anything else to provide other than....

UGH!!!!!!!!

Well maybe a quick note. We're definitely now at the point of "In for a penny in for a pound" with things around here. Just finished answering a couple e-mails , poured meself a big ole jack and coke and gonna relax to things here on CT and my other favorite site MLS. Guess I'll be here a while since I'm to dang tired and sore to get up even for another Jack and coke.:blush: