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muppet_girl
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posted 04-06-2004 10:38 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Shall we try to plan something else then, far enough in advance?

*Prod prod prod*

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B/c it didn't save my first edit.

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Nieci
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posted 04-06-2004 11:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I should be back on my feet financially in a few weeks.

Thoughts?

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-06-2004 12:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nieci:
I should be back on my feet financially in a few weeks.


Me too.
I'd really like to do this one in Philly, since as much fun as we had last time, I felt kind of silly to have the Philly Digs Meet in Delaware.
I'm totally down for South Street, still, or anyplace else that doesn't involve going into the hood.

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Lis
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posted 04-07-2004 06:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That sounds like a good idea. $ is tight around these parts too (dern insurance, inspection and local taxes ).

No suggestions yet, but I can keep an eye peeled to see if there's any interesting goings-on for the Philadelphia Young Professional Society (that aren't too pricey).

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muppet_girl
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posted 04-21-2004 08:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How are things going for the Philly Digsters lately? Things seem on the up-and-up for Nieci lately. Update!

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Lis
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posted 04-21-2004 08:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Things seem to be on the up and up for you too lately, Muppet How's the new boy?

Same old, same old around here.

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muppet_girl
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posted 04-21-2004 10:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well no one's more surprised than me about the recent turn around. *Almost* waiting for the other shoe to drop.

That said, my medications are still getting fiddled with, so it'll be interesting (ha!) if/when I get another series of mood swings around hormone time. Maybe that's the other shoe... but until then I'm none the wiser :P

But I feel like I talk about me too much already on here, and lord knows I've dumped my bad moods on you enough. I want to hear about you guys! Like you Lis, seems like you've got a lot on your mind lately...

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-21-2004 10:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hey Philly Digsters! Just checking in!
Things are good on my end but B-U-S-Y. I feel like there's not enough hours in the day, and the hours I do have, I wanna play, not work!
I'm looking forward to my yoga class tonight, it's work (for my body) that's fun!

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Lis
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posted 04-21-2004 10:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nah, you don't talk too much about yourself on the boards, I always feel like I do.

I'm feeling stressed lately; kind of down. I was poking around the "Depressed" thread and on Y@hoo Health and I'm guessing I'm depressed (it runs in my family) and should probably get off my butt and look into some sort of therapy.(It's funny you mentioned the hormonal thing Muppet; I'm noticing some correlation b/t these feelings and placebo week of pills). It's just making me so lazy, and my constant overthinking is making me (and I'm sure my sister and boy) crazy.

Life just seems so stagnant lately and $ issues are closing in this month. The boy said he'd help out, and I'm generally looking forward to the summer and cohabitation with him, but the "What ifs" are freaking me out more than him (there's a first).

Funk-B-Gone anyone?

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muppet_girl
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posted 04-21-2004 11:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hormones are definitely connected to something w/ me. Even though I take antidepressants, I got my last mood swings around placebo time, but it seems to linger longer than just the pre- week. This is why I've been prescribed some other stuff w/ a scary name (mood stabilizers, ugh) that I have yet to see work against the hormones. I'm on Seasonale so I only get it like once every 3 months -- but w/ mood symptoms for 2 weeks. What a mess! But I've determined after all these years that this is all definitely chemical, b/c god knows I do everything I can (exercise, eat right, keep busy, not dwell, etc.) to avoid it.

Lis, it might be helpful to go talk w/ someone impartial. See what's covered under your insurance or on a sliding scale. Just to let you know, Temple U. offers counseling for $25/visit w/ a psychologist-in-training. I've had good luck w/ it so far. Might also look into your pill prescrip. One other scrip gave me PMS 2 weeks every month. It was hell...

As for me, tonight the boy's coming over plus I've got errands to run and things to marinate beforehand. I'm definitely staying in Philly for grad school next year, though that's still kind of hazy and not quite reality -- as is the possibility of moving to the city. I have no concept of neighborhoods and good spots, so I'll have to leech onto people who do...any offers?


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Nieci
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posted 04-22-2004 06:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi guys

k I thought it was just me with the mood swings and hormones I HATE pms with a passion. I feel like some whiny beeyotch comes and takes over my personality. I just stopped taking Lex@pro. I was on it for about a month and a half. My panic attacks have stopped, but I'm thinking that it's because I'm not under so much stress anymore.

My finances are still in bad shape, but getting to the point where I'm starting to get them under control. Not nearly as bad as they were. I get my car back in about 8 weeks. I cannot *wait*. Getting around has been a total PITA on one hand, but on the other, has been *very* helpful in keeping me away from places I shouldn't be going - like places where I will run into the ex. I've seen him out a few times, but I don't frequent those places anymore, so that's been really good. The times I've seen him, I've successfully ignored and continued on with my good times with friends. Yay for that

I'm really having trouble reading Boy Wonder. And omg I'm obsessing. I can't tell if he likes me *that* way, or just as a friend. I finally mustered up the courage to call him last night, and realized from his outgoing message that he's on vacation until Monday, which I'd forgotten. I left a msg saying so and that I hope he has a good time and to call when he gets back. If he doesn't call, I'm just going to go to my Thursday night hangout (which coincidentally is right across the street from his house, which is how we got to be friendly anyway) and hope he shows up. As a last resort, I'll get tipsy and maul him again

You know, Lis, maybe the cohabitation thing this summer will ease your mind some. I know you like to overanalyze (as do I) so maybe it'll be good for you

Muppet, I'm so happy for you with the new boy I don't really know of anywhere reasonably priced in the Philly area - I imagine it depends on your finances...If I could live in the city, it'd most def be in Olde City or Society Hill, but they're both pretty expensive...

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-22-2004 07:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Where in Philly is the Temple campus?
My brother has, in the past, found some nice places up near 30th St. Station, which is near the Drexel campus. If Temple's nearby, I could ask him for advice.

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muppet_girl
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posted 04-22-2004 07:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nah, Temple's in North Philly on Broad street about 1-2 miles from City Hall. Not near the other universities and moreso in the ghetto.

I've actually reconsidered on the moving issue a bit. I don't really want to move, I don't mind the commute, my car doesn't cost so much, and in town I'd be paying more money for less space. So why make things more difficult for myself...

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-22-2004 11:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, if you DO decide to move, I know that a friend of mine that went to UArts had a place down on Broad Street that wasn't bad $-wise.
But yeah, if staying where you are is an option that you don't mind, you'll probably save TONS of $$.

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Lis
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posted 04-26-2004 09:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How's the Philly group? Muppet, have you heard from the boy?

Things just got weird last week. I got very insecure about the cohabitation, but I think b/c L started acting aloof again (of course he made it sound like it was all in MY head). Last Wednesday, he was moody. He mentioned that moving to FL came up again when talking to the ex (to be closer to the kids, get out of the city), and said he'd probably send down resumes to see what happens. WTF?! He got mad that it made me nervous, insisting it didn't change our plans and that I'm way too insecure. He picked a fight again later and sent me home when I got embarrassingly upset

Blah... unlike is usual pattern, no voicemail/text apologies since. I know I'm better off, it's just so sad.

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-26-2004 09:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Oh Lis, I'm sorry things are going so crappy for you! So you're supposed to be moving in together, or you already are? Sorry, I'm confused what's going on with who at this point!
If he's potentially making life plans w/o you, maybe you should reconsider making plans that he is an essential part of. Sorry to have to say that.
How's everything else? Did you enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend (Saturday, at least)?
How's everyone else?

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muppet_girl
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posted 04-26-2004 10:04 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes, boy and I are talking and on good terms. Tentative steps toward getting together this week/end but I don't want to push the issue, esp b/c it's early in the week. Feeling better about it though...

Sorry to hear what's going on with you, Lis. Considering both him and the apt/finances, sounds like you need to regroup. Oh that I could be the good fairy and grant you a spa day! Footrubs for everyone!

Otherwise had a good weekend. Went walking by the beach on Saturday and fed homemade Indian food by mom of friend Plus caught up on quality time with the dogs and the laundry. And, oh yeah, the fam.

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bekkaboo
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posted 04-26-2004 10:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bekkaboo   Click Here to Email bekkaboo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Lis:
He mentioned that moving to FL came up again when talking to the ex (to be closer to the kids, get out of the city), and said he'd probably send down resumes to see what happens. WTF?! He got mad that it made me nervous, insisting it didn't change our plans and that I'm way too insecure.

Oooh that makes me mad!!! He's talking about sending resumes to Florida, and YOU'RE insecure for worrying that it might change your plans??? He--LLOO!!! I think it's PERFECTLY reasonable for that to make you upset, and it's absolutely ridiculous for him to get mad over it. Granted, I don't know him at all except for what's been posted, but just from that I'd like to KICK HIS BUTT. I get the impression that this guy doesn't deserve someone as nice/patient as you. Rrrr. Again, I'm judging completely from the boards, so don't take anything I say too seriously - but as an outside observer -rrrrrr!!!!!

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Lis
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posted 04-26-2004 10:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nope polly, luckily we weren't living together yet. It was all his idea, but it sounded good at the time. But he's out of his apt. in a week b/c he submitted notice in the beginning of the month and has crappy credit, so he just shot himself in the foot. One of things making him moody was having to room with his friend until my lease was up. I offered for him to stay with me, but he was just in a big ol' hurry to find an apt. for just us.

He also (just in the past week) started to say/do some nasty things and sort of challenge me about it (insinuating I'd never dump him no matter how mean he was getting), which is when the 2nd row occurred.

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Nieci
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posted 04-26-2004 10:22 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Why are boys so stupid??

I'm sorry he's acting like a jerk. From the way things sound, you had every right to be upset, Lis. You deserve better.

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Lis
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posted 04-26-2004 10:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Oh yeah, Nieci... how's Boy Wonder?

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Nieci
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posted 04-26-2004 11:38 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
He's been away since last week, so I'm not sure

I left him a voice mail to call me when he gets back, so we'll see!

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cala27
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posted 04-27-2004 02:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cala27     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Lis, though I posted to the bugs board, it seems like you've been on this one more recently...

I noticed that you've lived in NM. I'm from Albuquerque, but am now living in Philly and going to school. It's just nice to hear that someone around here is familiar with my home state... Where did you live???

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Lis
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posted 04-27-2004 09:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Whoops! Not lived, though I wish I did (it's soooo pretty out there ). I only visited for a H@bitat 4 Hum@nity trip about 6 years back.

We stayed at an old school near a parish (which I think is now a community center) in Bernalillo (sp?). We also visited the home of parishoners that lived on the Sandia and Santa Ana pueblos.

I so wanted to move there once I saw it. How do you like Philly so far, cali? I think a couple of other Digsters (either emmalou or emmalola, not sure which) lived in NM.

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Nieci
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posted 04-28-2004 05:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
He's so cute hee!

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-28-2004 08:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nieci:
He's so cute hee!

SOMEONE's silly in Philly!

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Nieci
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posted 04-28-2004 09:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It's me!! It's me!!!

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-29-2004 10:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Bump! for cala27

ohhhh...i hope she shows up!

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pollyhyper
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posted 04-30-2004 07:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
So I just got an email from a college friend who is doing some sort of (art-related?) work at Eastern State Penitentary. Has anyone ever gone inside? She has invited me up to tour and I just emailed her back to find out if photography is allowed.
I've always wanted to go to their Halloween Haunted House. Maybe this year!

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Lis
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posted 04-30-2004 08:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Cool I went there this past Halloween.

I would think photography would be allowed. I don't know if anybody had a camera on the haunted tour though (it might not be allowed there; it could be distracting to the actors). I don't see why they wouldn't allow it on the history tours. There website might have more detailed info.

Edited to add: OK, I know there's a website, but I can't find it. Hmmm... it's all over the radio during Halloween time but maybe I have the address wrong.

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Nieci
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posted 05-05-2004 07:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Nieci     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've always wanted to go there!

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muppet_girl
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posted 05-07-2004 05:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Completely disgusted by the news that someone stabbed a neighbor's dog as part of an ongoing dispute between the households. Thankfully the dog looks fine but chr1st some people suck!

Edited to add that my tomatoes are angry about this too.

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pollyhyper
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posted 05-07-2004 06:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
We recently had a case of animal torture in the news. Someone's dog got loose and ran away, and when they finally found it, it had been burned with cigarettes and dragged behind a truck for several miles. It lived; it's back with it's owner now and healing. I won't get into how badly it was hurt. When I heard about it, I burst into tears, realizing that I had seen this dog at the SPCA in bandages a few days before. It makes me SICK. They still haven't apprehended the torturers--I think the reward is $10,000+ at this point.

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muppet_girl
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posted 05-07-2004 07:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I don't want this to turn into tales of horror from the SPCA. I just wanted to vent. I can't handle hearing about this kind of stuff and didn't mean to start a thread of sorts. Just thought you mighta seen it on the news. Hope you understand.

I sooo want a doggie. By the way, update on MG: I've decided to try to go to work FT and grad school PT in the fall, but it's not approved by everyone yet and I don't know how I'm going to handle all of it. Seems a little crazy to me. I've been vacillating like mad for the past few weeks.

In other news, things are back on and wonderful with the boy. Plus I feel like I handled both that situation, and a surprise encounter w/ my biological father (not the stepfather who died, of course), very well. Starting to feel more adult and in control. What's up with that?! Not that there's anything wrong with that...

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bekkaboo
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posted 05-07-2004 09:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bekkaboo   Click Here to Email bekkaboo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nothin' makes me angry/violent like people that hurt their doggies. or any animal, for that matter. Oh, what I'd like to do to such people.

MG, sounds like things are going well for you....glad to hear it!

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pollyhyper
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posted 05-07-2004 09:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, enough depressing talk.
MuppetGirl, I am SO glad to hear all this good news from you! And I really hope this school/work thing works out. It will be hard but worth it! BTW what's your major? I forget, sorry.
Well we're doing a Mother's Day brunch for mine and J's families Sunday, so I'm off now in search of recipes, and to make up my shopping list!

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muppet_girl
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posted 05-07-2004 11:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm in the Ph.D. program for Literature/English. I just wonder when I'm going to do all this reading. I'm cancelling my cable for sure!

And because it's been a while since I've bothered anyone about it, DIGSMEET?!?

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Lis
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posted 05-07-2004 11:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lis     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yay! Digsmeet I'm up for it; finances are on a slightly more even keel (the city will just have to wait for their wage tax, *ahem*).

Suggestions on a date? I think the weekends of 15-16th and 22-23rd are out for me. I might go to a tourney in VA if I can afford it; and business trip to San Fran the following week.

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muppet_girl
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posted 05-07-2004 12:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for muppet_girl   Click Here to Email muppet_girl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hmmm, the weekend after is Mem. Day weekend, so I'm assuming people have or will have plans. The following weekend is my birthday. I don't have specific plans yet but could certainly fit in a Digsmeet if need be

Note: for me, Friday evenings are best or Saturday/Sunday afternoons not going too late. And, oh yeah, I have to bring my mommy as chaperone

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pollyhyper
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posted 05-07-2004 12:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pollyhyper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I also have something the weekend of the 15th, and I DEFINITELY won't be leaving my little town on Memorial Day weekend (down here we don't go near the highway on summer holiday weekends unless we absolutely have to) but I think my schedule is pretty flexible besides that. My dad's b'day is June 9, so there might be some festivities involved in my plans for that.

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