...straight to the pool room!'s Profile

Sad? Shocking? Pathetic to be eating alone in front of a tv? A computer? Views from a place of privilege. My girlfriend had to totally change her way of life when she lost her car due to an accident and not her fault I might add... To save up for a new car, she had to move further away from friends and family (both parents have passed on, closest sister is an hour away by car) for cheaper rent, and cut her internet and tv. The smart phone went to, no texting, just basic calling. Facebook is verboten at work and no Starbucks, no lounges within walking to just hop on the 'Net. She cannot wait till the day when she can just come home after a long day's work (10 hour workday is the norm and present commute is two and half hours each day (walking over an hour and a half each day just to get to the train) and plop down in front of the tv, eat and relax! Does she wish life was like an episode of Friends? Where friends and family were right across the hall, or out your front door for impromptu get togethers and outings? You betcha! But, hey, she has a stable job and she's grateful for that!

Oh, I'm just as pathetic. When the boyfriend wasn't around for dinner, not only would I eat in front of the tv, but my dog and cat would settle down with me, one on each side. Now, the cat just watched out of curiosity, but Porky and I would share dinner- we both loved pizza! That never happened with the boyfriend around- "The dog has his own dog food and feeding station, it's not proper..." Yeah, yeah, yeah... So we would all eat (and I swear, watch tv together!) then I would rush around cleaning up so there wasn't a speck of food or hair remaining. But, I loved those rare little dinners of ours and to this day, I still sometimes look over my shoulders and picture Porks and Chloe by my side.

I'm thinking it was a military/gov't move. Not only was all my stuff professionally packed and moved up and down the East Coast several times, but was stored for extended periods too all as part of the hiring package. Real easy to hold on to Ikea when it doesn't cost you a dime!

Matthew, you can practice soldering my plumbing anytime. I'm just a click away! ----Oh no she didn't!!! Sorry, couldn't help myself- such curb appeal!! And, is that a fish bowl on the counter too?! <>sigh<> A pet lover to boot!

These are desperate times- Sponge bath! Use your shower curtain rod to hang your clothes.

Right there with ya Chad- "neat as a pin" pad with special spots for the pooch! Love it all! ...Except for the white kitchen floor, but white kitchen floors keep us thin, don't they?! And, I first saw you on Bloomberg, not Bravo! Kudos Chad!