Actually, I'm grateful to the French. Their cars make ours look pretty damn good...
Many people from other countries despise our administration, not necessarily the citizens of the United States. Part of this I see...and as Beach pointed out, at least part of that business is taken care of...
Missed Abra's post - was not an intentional pick I swear...
Still, with an unnecessary prefix, don't you think it is kind of a junk word?
If we use things incorrectly (unincorrectly?) long enough, eventually they become acceptable. For example, I prefer the classic usage of "myriad." As in myriad posts. Now, my brochure writer at the office tells me, "a myrad of posts" is also correct.
I too, question the locking of the doors - but in this day and age, it is understandable. Perhaps credence to the old saw that nothing is sacred.
I have not attended in a while. I used to, for inspiration. I know of many here that go to say they did, and thus give the appearance of being good people (remember, this is The OC). Of course, that observation alone suggests I am being judgemental where I should not be nor have the right to be. Hmmmm. Maybe I should get to church more.
I should not generalize I guess. It goes both ways. In my last relationship (girlfriend sounds kind of trite at this age) before meeting me, she was weary of some of the guys she dated flashing cash, talking about how much they made, as if it were some sort of validation. She was more interested in me, the person, than my stuff. Kinda sad now that I think about it...
Yes, some do really ask. Of course, it is probably of equal import that your outward appearance demonstrate that you make good (or very good) income. You know, like an expensive car. I was thinking of buying an old Pinto or Vega with most of the paint sun-bleached off just for first dates out here. If there's a second date, well, damn, that's a keeper.
My favorite, and unfortunately common, is "irregardless." I try to explain it to the offender - regardless means not in regards to - adding ir in front of it will create a hole in the universe...
Just got back to the OC today after two weeks in Detroit - so I had to shift my standards a bit: I seek a pulse and someone not asking about my income in the first or second question...
Nice to see Tesla getting some credit for being something other than a rock band. Just think, were it not for him, we'd probably be buying giant batteries for our homes...
Not to be cliche', but in the end, it was clear we were two very different people. That we worked around that for almost two years I suppose means something. There are no regrets nor malice. I consistently remind myself (here goes cliche' again) that what's meant to be is meant to be.
Every Saturday morning there is someone soliciting donations for the homeless out front at the grocery store. The $$$ varies, but something always gets put in. It is a gentle reminder after I am buying a week's worth of groceries, and heading back to the roof over my head, that I should be grateful for what I have.
Thank you both - we've shot (Mazda) commercials out in the desert - beautiful.
Also spent almost three weeks in Vancouver on another shoot last summer. Loved Vancouver, the people, great place.
And maybe that's the catch. What I find here, the wealth, the image-consciousness, seems almost surreal. Don't get me wrong, there are some great people here, but it is a bit of a culture shock for a midwesterner.
And you're right of course - get out and do something. Hard to do when you're not so inclined. That has to change. Of course, here I am at the keyboard.
I've lived in Southern California for some four years now. It was something I did for work, at my option, and I figured, if I was ever going to live somewhere else, the time was right (and move on someone else's dime).
Tomorrow I head back home to Detroit. It's a work-related trip, but I'm ecstatic. It will be great to be "home" for a week or so (I may extend my stay a bit). I'll probably return for the auto show press days in January as well.
Whenever I return, the mind reels a bit. Did I do the right thing? I realize this smacks of insanity - So Cal's sunny days for gray cold Michigan days? I mean, what is wrong with me? I do see why so many love it here, it just does not seem to "fit" for me.
Relocating is a fact of life for many. Does it just take more time to adjust? Am I simply too uptight about this strange environment?
I'd love to hear from others that may have found themselves in a similar predicament. Guidance/insights/strategies/coping mechanisms all very welcome.
I echo the sentiment. When people ask if I got tickets (people get excited about large sums around here), I always tell them I buy once in a great while when I think about it - Which is to say, I never buy them.
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RE: ever have one of those moments....
Oops. See, I was laughing too hard.