Comments for oBscure pHenomena http://obscurephenomena.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:08:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Oh, the joys of driving. by Caleb http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/283/oh-the-joys-of-driving/#comment-1917 Caleb Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:35:53 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=283#comment-1917 beautiful. AT least it was a polite Asian gentleman instead of an angry person. beautiful. AT least it was a polite Asian gentleman instead of an angry person.

]]> Comment on Ha. Ha ha ha. by Josh http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/280/ha-ha-ha-ha/#comment-1878 Josh Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:08:21 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=280#comment-1878 SP3 ftw! SP3 ftw!

]]> Comment on That’ll shut ‘em up. by Caleb http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/277/thatll-shut-em-up/#comment-1773 Caleb Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:17:47 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=277#comment-1773 I always ask back "why does everything have to end in marriage?" I always ask back “why does everything have to end in marriage?”

]]> Comment on That’ll shut ‘em up. by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/277/thatll-shut-em-up/#comment-1766 Amy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:26:17 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=277#comment-1766 It's funny. I used to get that question all the time when I was in my 20s and dating Michael. Now that I'm older and dating Caleb, I don't get that question but he does a lot. Makes me wonder why people think that there must be something wrong with someone in their 20s not wanting to get married, but someone in their 30s-40s it's ok.... It’s funny. I used to get that question all the time when I was in my 20s and dating Michael. Now that I’m older and dating Caleb, I don’t get that question but he does a lot.

Makes me wonder why people think that there must be something wrong with someone in their 20s not wanting to get married, but someone in their 30s-40s it’s ok….

]]> Comment on I’m a digital pack rat. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/257/im-a-digital-pack-rat/#comment-1676 J. Thu, 29 May 2008 22:16:27 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=257#comment-1676 Mikey, I guess maybe it IS that simple. It just seems strange to me to keep so much of something around. But you're right, HDD space is cheap enough that I could easily go on merrily with my stash of files ever-growing. :) Mikey, I guess maybe it IS that simple. It just seems strange to me to keep so much of something around. But you’re right, HDD space is cheap enough that I could easily go on merrily with my stash of files ever-growing. :)

]]> Comment on I’m a digital pack rat. by mikey http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/257/im-a-digital-pack-rat/#comment-1631 mikey Mon, 26 May 2008 06:06:12 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=257#comment-1631 Why delete them, then? I don't delete anything. Just keep adding HDD space if you need it. Also, as far as organizing digital images goes, adobe lightroom is hard to beat. Why delete them, then? I don’t delete anything. Just keep adding HDD space if you need it.

Also, as far as organizing digital images goes, adobe lightroom is hard to beat.

]]> Comment on Heartbreak. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/255/heartbreak/#comment-1580 J. Tue, 20 May 2008 15:05:38 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=255#comment-1580 @ Michael Yeah I know. I'm saving money like a nut from here on out. I think I'm finally really getting to that point where I'm ready on all fronts. At least with my parents and the tax thing, I get figure up my taxes both ways, and they pay me the difference in my refund. They get a nice tax break out of the deal and this year they're giving me almost $600 in refund money I would have gotten if not claimed. Mom's theory on it is, if she has to give money to SOMEONE, she'd rather give it to ME than the IRS. :) @ Michael Yeah I know. I’m saving money like a nut from here on out. I think I’m finally really getting to that point where I’m ready on all fronts.

At least with my parents and the tax thing, I get figure up my taxes both ways, and they pay me the difference in my refund. They get a nice tax break out of the deal and this year they’re giving me almost $600 in refund money I would have gotten if not claimed. Mom’s theory on it is, if she has to give money to SOMEONE, she’d rather give it to ME than the IRS. :)

]]> Comment on Heartbreak. by Michael http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/255/heartbreak/#comment-1579 Michael Tue, 20 May 2008 14:16:28 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=255#comment-1579 I too let my parents claim me as a dependent for far too long, and looking back now, I really regret it. Cut yourself loose! I too let my parents claim me as a dependent for far too long, and looking back now, I really regret it.

Cut yourself loose!

]]> Comment on At least the bag will be worth it. I hope. by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/252/at-least-the-bag-will-be-worth-it-i-hope/#comment-1568 Amy Mon, 19 May 2008 10:28:27 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=252#comment-1568 Well I got my macro lens, but they were out of the telephoto lens I wanted... so I got me a padded, canvas messenger bag to double as a purse and camera case. Check it out: http://www.solocases.com/item.aspx?id=1801 and it was only $45.00 Well I got my macro lens, but they were out of the telephoto lens I wanted… so I got me a padded, canvas messenger bag to double as a purse and camera case. Check it out:

http://www.solocases.com/item.aspx?id=1801

and it was only $45.00

]]> Comment on At least the bag will be worth it. I hope. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/252/at-least-the-bag-will-be-worth-it-i-hope/#comment-1547 J. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:52:47 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=252#comment-1547 @Amy How exciting! Yay for new lenses! :) @Amy How exciting! Yay for new lenses! :)

]]> Comment on At least the bag will be worth it. I hope. by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/252/at-least-the-bag-will-be-worth-it-i-hope/#comment-1546 Amy Thu, 15 May 2008 18:01:08 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=252#comment-1546 Congrats on the bag... sorry it was such a hassle. I don't think companies should be allowed to place a hold on money like that. Some places will place a hold on more than the purchase price... gas stations are notorious for that. I think I'm going to go this weekend and get me a macro lens and a telephoto for my camera. :) Congrats on the bag… sorry it was such a hassle. I don’t think companies should be allowed to place a hold on money like that. Some places will place a hold on more than the purchase price… gas stations are notorious for that.

I think I’m going to go this weekend and get me a macro lens and a telephoto for my camera. :)

]]> Comment on Hey, brain, give me a moment’s peace, would ya!? by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/250/hey-brain/#comment-1519 Amy Mon, 12 May 2008 10:04:20 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=250#comment-1519 If only you knew how much I can relate on this one.... If only you knew how much I can relate on this one….

]]> Comment on Oh, the decision! by Josh http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/248/oh-the-decision/#comment-1517 Josh Mon, 12 May 2008 02:46:26 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=248#comment-1517 Oh snap! I wasn't even thinking about those other things. I'd probably put it into a moving out fund. I'm rather glad I did. Oh snap! I wasn’t even thinking about those other things. I’d probably put it into a moving out fund. I’m rather glad I did.

]]> Comment on I need to understand. by Josh http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/246/i-need-to-understand/#comment-1516 Josh Mon, 12 May 2008 02:44:02 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/?p=246#comment-1516 Dang, I can't find my copy of "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress". Let's just say that I'm very Heinlein about this sort of thing. Dang, I can’t find my copy of “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”. Let’s just say that I’m very Heinlein about this sort of thing.

]]> Comment on rara avis by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/242/rara-avis/#comment-1486 J. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:26:35 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/242/rara-avis/#comment-1486 Test Test

]]> Comment on DISTURBING. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/241/disturbing/#comment-1485 J. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:18:45 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/241/disturbing/#comment-1485 Test comment Test comment

]]> Comment on ~How is it you SING?~~ by Rysheve http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/240/how-is-it-you-sing/#comment-1481 Rysheve Wed, 07 May 2008 12:31:56 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/240/how-is-it-you-sing/#comment-1481 Hi my name is Rysheve and I'm a Mario Kart addict. Hi my name is Rysheve and I’m a Mario Kart addict.

]]> Comment on It will be a new experience. by mikey http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/229/it-will-be-a-new-experience/#comment-1168 mikey Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:04:27 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/229/it-will-be-a-new-experience/#comment-1168 Check into the metro. DC has the nicest, cleanest subway in the US. Hit me up sometime, I have a map and could tell you all about it :) Check into the metro.
DC has the nicest, cleanest subway in the US.
Hit me up sometime, I have a map and could tell you all about it :)

]]> Comment on It will be a new experience. by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/229/it-will-be-a-new-experience/#comment-1167 Amy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:31:39 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/229/it-will-be-a-new-experience/#comment-1167 Go with the cab service. In the larger cities on the east coast that's the best way to go. I really don't think you're going to want to drive around Washington DC anyway. Go with the cab service. In the larger cities on the east coast that’s the best way to go. I really don’t think you’re going to want to drive around Washington DC anyway.

]]> Comment on To start the day: by Amy http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/228/to-start-the-day/#comment-1159 Amy Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:35:06 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/228/to-start-the-day/#comment-1159 1. Your relationship with your mom will improve greatly when you move out. 2. Tell your mom if she's got the money to go with you and she wants away that badly then to pick one of the other 50 states to visit... you need YOUR time away. 3. Listen to your boss on the packing thing. 4. Above all else, enjoy your trip. 1. Your relationship with your mom will improve greatly when you move out.
2. Tell your mom if she’s got the money to go with you and she wants away that badly then to pick one of the other 50 states to visit… you need YOUR time away.
3. Listen to your boss on the packing thing.
4. Above all else, enjoy your trip.

]]> Comment on I thought vacation was supposed to be fun? by mikey http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/227/i-thought-vacation-was-supposed-to-be-fun/#comment-1150 mikey Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:32 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/227/i-thought-vacation-was-supposed-to-be-fun/#comment-1150 The original Dulles terminal is one of my favorite pieces of American architecture. Very cool building. I hope you enjoy your day off today :-D The original Dulles terminal is one of my favorite pieces of American architecture. Very cool building.

I hope you enjoy your day off today :-D

]]> Comment on Reason #1,472 my mother annoys the ever-living Hell out of me. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1143 J. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:34:32 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1143 At Rysheve-- Haha! You said pee pee. * giggles * At Rysheve– Haha! You said pee pee. * giggles *

]]> Comment on Reason #1,472 my mother annoys the ever-living Hell out of me. by rysheve http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1141 rysheve Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:25:58 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1141 Don't leave me in the lurch here. Well did you guys do it or what? p.s. It's a good stress reliever. p.p.s. Sorry I just can't help myself, nor could you guys. p.p.p.s. That was the last I promise. Don’t leave me in the lurch here. Well did you guys do it or what?

p.s. It’s a good stress reliever.

p.p.s. Sorry I just can’t help myself, nor could you guys.

p.p.p.s. That was the last I promise.

]]> Comment on Reason #1,472 my mother annoys the ever-living Hell out of me. by J. http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1138 J. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:26:28 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1138 Oh, none taken Mikey-love! I'm not complaining about it because I think her behavior should change, because I know it won't... I know I need to move out. I'm going to this year. I'm just gathering funds and stuff right now... I want to be as prepared as I can financially before I launch. I'm complaining about it to vent, because it frustrates me... I know it's my own choice... and this blog is about the only place I can bitch about it. I have to get it out somewhere or I'll pop. :) Oh, none taken Mikey-love! I’m not complaining about it because I think her behavior should change, because I know it won’t… I know I need to move out. I’m going to this year. I’m just gathering funds and stuff right now… I want to be as prepared as I can financially before I launch. I’m complaining about it to vent, because it frustrates me… I know it’s my own choice… and this blog is about the only place I can bitch about it. I have to get it out somewhere or I’ll pop. :)

]]> Comment on Reason #1,472 my mother annoys the ever-living Hell out of me. by Michael http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1136 Michael Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:29:00 +0000 http://obscurephenomena.com/bygone/225/reason-1472-my-mother-annoys-the-ever-living-hell-out-of-me/#comment-1136 Well J my dear, I'm not sure I know how to say this delicately, so I'll just come right out with it. Since you <i>are</a> an adult with a real job and a car payment and a serious boyfriend, you need to make that <i>next</i> adult step and move out of your parents' house. I can speak from experience here -- so long as you live at home, your parents will have parental instincts which will override the reasoning that you're a 'grown-up'. So long as you're living at home, they'll treat you as their child. I know it's how it worked with my parents -- right down to the whole having my fiance over while they weren't home. Once I moved out, everything changed. I was holding more of the cards. I hope that helps, and again, no offense. You know I love you! Well J my dear, I’m not sure I know how to say this delicately, so I’ll just come right out with it. Since you are an adult with a real job and a car payment and a serious boyfriend, you need to make that next adult step and move out of your parents’ house. I can speak from experience here — so long as you live at home, your parents will have parental instincts which will override the reasoning that you’re a ‘grown-up’. So long as you’re living at home, they’ll treat you as their child. I know it’s how it worked with my parents — right down to the whole having my fiance over while they weren’t home. Once I moved out, everything changed. I was holding more of the cards.

I hope that helps, and again, no offense. You know I love you!

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