Yes, Wendell, I am destitute, not including unpaid debts.
If I could go to a SDMB function, I would. However, both of my vehicles are out-of-order, and I have not the income to fix them. One has burned-out valves and will cost $1100 to repair, and the other vehicle has a blown head gasket. I am afraid to ask what it will cost to fix the latter. At worst, it may need a newly remanufactured engine.
If any regs want to carpool and pick me up on the way, I’m game. If not, I might be able to hitch a ride from Slug, as rumor has it he lives disturbingly nearby. :eek:
well, magic, if it makes you feel any better, you sound like a party animal compared to me. There may just be a goody-goody alive that is more goody-goody than you…me! (not that i’m proud of it…but i’m not ashamed either!) I have never been drunk. Never bought any alcoholic beverages- and only had sips of others’. Also I have never smoked anything and have no desire to in the future. I have never stolen anything, never had sex (of any kind), never used illegal drugs…heck…I’ve never even made a B on any report card. I graduated High School Valedictorian and will go back to university this coming fall as a junior (with only 2 semesters completed previously).
Now, with all of these “never"s, you may be wondering what kind of freak I am… but, alas, I am not one! I am 5’2” with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair (99 lbs). I drive a cute lil sporty car I bought myself. (however, I am not rich. I have never bought any item of clothing costing over $40-- I buy most of my stuff at Thrift Town). I have tons of friends who are NOT goody-goodies, but depend on me to be even when I try not to be. I dunno, I guess I’m just a good girl. I’ve had boyfriends. I have one now. He’s darn good-looking and pretty smart too.
Anyway, all that said just to say: don’t feel bad. you’re good, and that’s good. (and plus, if you ever feel like a loser because you’re “too good”, then just think: “wait, tipi’s even more of a goody-goody” and you should feel better in no time.
Okay, now that I have probobly completely embarrassed myself and possibly said things that I will want to take back later…I will go.
love to all,
tipi
p.s. My grandmother just told me today: “okay jenny, this is your last year as a teenager (I’m 19), so if you want to go do something stupid, you’d better do it soon.”
MagicalSilverKey,
I think I have you beat. I’m pretty much the same, except I DON’T DRINK at all. I was able to find a wonderful woman and have 2 great kids now. FYI, we met in College and both had similar goals.
Tipi, I thought I was the only one left who doesn’t drink or smoke or engage in premarital relations. I think I have you beat, though, because I’m older than you are. I’m almost 25.
I’m really glad that you and Magic were brave enough to reveal such things here. I think I’m going to like it here.
As for meeting people like us … I have a harder time finding people like us who are intellectual enough to be interesting.
hey Garden Elf! welcome to the Straight Dope message board!
I don’t know if I can let you honestly say that you have me beat yet, though. I’ve got more stuff that makes me seem even more goody-goody (and prudish perhaps)that I was too sheepish to reveal to the teeming millions. Maybe somewhere…out there I will reveal all.
Anyway, welcome aboard!
btw, I love your sig line. I totally agree. Life would be much more fun and dramatic sometimes if there was background music. Sometimes the most perfect moments seem as if they could be better if they only had background music.
I’ve always thought my life would be better if I could have “Flight of the Valkyries” playing in a continuous loop whenever I’m in the room. Either that or the theme from “Excalibur.” Maybe people would take me more seriously.
(and plus, if you ever feel like a loser because you’re “too good”, then just think: “wait, tipi’s even more of a goody-goody” and you should feel better in no time.