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Okay, this poster is being talked about everywhere, so here's my two graphic designer cents inviting flames and criticism.

1) Kinda cool concept for showcasing architectural design. Not the best, but not the worst self-promo piece.

2) It doesn't showcase the Grammy Awards AT ALL. It has NOTHING to do with music. It's a Frank Gehry self-promo. And from a graphic design perspective, it's not even that well designed.

Relish trays are just enough to keep my family from killing each other in the pre-dinner fast. Though, there are always battles waged over who has had the most sweet pickles and where the last olive is going.

Don't we all wish that we found amazing things underneath it all? Most of us just find a bigger mess, and she found a genuine treasure!

I learned some valuable lessons from both methods as a kid. My parents "allowed" me the opportunity to have a bit of pocket money (like, $1.00 a week in quarters, but it started off with small change as a way to learn counting), and if I went above and beyond the normal call of duty, I had opportunities to raise extra.

I wanted one of those American Girl dolls when they first came out, but if anyone remembers, they weren't cheap then either. The lesson I learned was hard work, patience and saving over spending. I kept track of the amount I saved up, and knew exactly how much time I'd invested in it. In the long run, I value that lesson far more than I valued that doll.

Just moved . . . all in one week. While working my 9-5... and coordinating times with a new roommate . . . I did everything on this list, but there are times when even the best advice isn't going to make things much better.

You can do whatever you want with your chairs . . . but I believe it would be a terrible, terrible shame. ;-; Clean them up, make them shiny, and ad some colorful seat cushions!

I'm envious of JD... I want a life-size robot too. :3

B.

Having grown up with dogs, I've come to accept that my property becomes the dog's property when invited into my life. Usually, they grow out of the worst habits by about age two with proper training, but everyday wear (floors and bedding) is something I plan my life around. Being a dog owner is a lifestyle choice, and a lot of first time dog owners I've met don't seem to be prepared for the change. Do a little bit of research, and consider how your lifestyle would have to change to provide for theirs, and decide THEN if you're ready to make that commitment. Not later, when you're dropping them off a the local shelter.
As for letting pets on the furniture and the bed, that's a choice for each owner, but I've never worked up willpower to keep them from snuggling up to me. If I wasn't ready and willing to reciprocate that kind of love and companionship, I would have stuck with tropical fish.

As someone who has seen and dealt with people who's opinion of "clean" vary (was a dorm mother), I can say that this is actually sage advice, given one exception: When the level of cleanliness in question is actively effecting the health and lifestyle of your roommate.

if you have a serious roach problem: get nitpicky about the dishes in the sink, and taking out the trash.
if you have some serious breathing problems: get nitpicky about air circulation and vent cleaning.
if you have a scary looking staircase: freak out when your roommate leaves shoes at the top of it you can trip on.

Your home is where you feel safe and comfortable. That extends to you AND your roommate. If you're the type that can't learn to compromise, then you should probably find a private room.