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  • in reply to: Thank You Professor!! #818785

    today i was really busy and didn’t get a chance to tell her. and NO she is not a reader of the cr. she’s jewish, but not frum. IY”H i hope to tell her tomorrow. i need to be on her good side cuz i need to get out early erev succos too.

    in reply to: I've got a twin on here… Can anyone guess who it is… #816068

    QB: huh? your talking abt me? where do i come into this? (kinda wondering….)

    in reply to: yes another shidduch question #814665

    Sam2, yitayningwut, MP, induvidual, aries, tahini, mom12 and e/o else, thanx. right now my parents are really listening to names that come up and look into them to see if they are close to what i am looking for . my parents know that as soon as i feel ready (cuz i feel i can balance school and shidduchim) then we might go to some more shadchanim. but in my program, there have been a number of girls who have gotten engaged/married in the middle and have failed courses, setting them back a year. which tells you why i want to focus on school. if a name comes up that looks good, i would say yes to go out.

    gezuntheit, i don’t really understand your post. can you explain?

    in reply to: OUT OF TOWN SEMINARIES #845957

    yavne in cleveland, maalot and bina in baltimore, theres 1 in toronto, theres a sem in detroit, IIRC there is 1 in montreal.

    in reply to: "Wearing Perfume" #814284

    Do these guidelines apply to men as well? b/s some men wear so much cologne (read Axe body spray) they can suffocate a room of ppl.

    and what about hair gels/sprays that are scented and a wave of perfume is released when they move their hair. are those scents in the same category as traditional perfumes?

    in reply to: "intellectual stimulation" #813202

    These are the replies from my friends. NOT THE OPINION OF TAB

    popa_bar_abba ~ thanx!! On a more serious note, I am actually going to school as I’m not married and don’t see a point in not having the skills in case I c”v don’t get married soon or don’t have children right away. I don’t believe in being lazy and stupid!

    Ezrat Hashem, Aries, devrachel, bein_hasdorim ~ *like!!! Do any of you, by any chance, have a son in shidduchim? 🙂

    Sam~ Yes, everyone is different but why has the ideal changed? Shouldn’t women aspire to stay home? Isn’t that the Torah way?

    Peacemaker ~ Exactly!

    Queen Bee~ Can the Torah make rules? I’m talking about what the Torah wants from us (ie, what we should aspire to)

    lesschumras~ Very true. Question is, which way does the Torah want? (parnasah is a different discussion, but what is the ideal?)

    Taking A Break~ Thanks for listening to me rant and rave! You’re the best!

    Middle Path~ But what should the ideal be. What is the Torah way?

    Happiest~ I agree. Some mothers enjoy the time. You have the chance to teach kids sooo much when they are around you. It can be trying. But who cares if your house is messier? Relax and enjoy before they’re in yeshiva/high school and running to do their own things…

    am yisrael chai~ Agree!!! Round robins are fun for children and parents. I know 2 ladies that cooked for yontif together. Why not make it fun for their little children, who had each other to play with, and the moms to schmooze?

    mommamia~ And you’re telling me it takes less energy to run a house and work????

    yungerman~ “some women don’t have the patience to stay at home” if they have a shortcoming aren’t they embarrassed? I wouldn’t want the world to know that I can’t live up to what the Torah wants from me! And yes, I think the schools took it a bit far. As for your answer to happiest, most children are very happy just to have their mothers attention. Yes, children will fight. Its trying. But relax. Bake cookies. Make homemade pizza dough and have each child make their own pizza. Shopping/errands can be a little harder. But with a little planning and forethought vacation can be one of the most special times for a child.

    devrachel~ As your kids get older they will really appreciate what an amazing and special mother they have. I’ve never seen it wasted. And as a side point, your listening to shiurim while your kids are around, I believe, is infusing them with such a kavod and ahava for Torah, that I don’t think they can possibly get from anywhere else.

    I think a lot of it comes down to patience. Now-a-days people have less patience than in early times. But isn’t that embarrassing? Instead of saying “Well, its not for everyone,” why don’t people say “Its something I need to work on. Unfortunately I’m not able to stay home with my kids”???? Just like I wouldn’t say to a co-worker “I have an anger problem,” I wouldn’t say to co-worker “I can’t stay home with my kids. I need intellectual stimulation” Whats the difference?

    To quote aries “Sorry if I offended anyone, I have a very strong opinion on this.”

    in reply to: "intellectual stimulation" #813188

    (these are my thoughts, not responses from my friend)

    aeries: re kashering chickens, we (me and my friend) learned how to kasher liver in HS so not all was lost.

    on a more serious note, you are 100% correct abt not knowing what a gift a baby is. i’m single but for school i had to take anatomy and physiology. even with that basic college level class its possible to see how many things can go wrong CH”V. it takes many things to go “right” (read as help from Above) to have a healthy baby. and this semester i’m taking an OB-Peds course and Wednesday (4 days ago) i spent 5 hours on the L&D floor of a hospital. let me tell you that was an experience. i have a whole new respect for any women who goes through labor. I also have a hard time understanding why a women would leave her child to grow up with a housekeeper. IY”H this situation will turn around and FAST.

    QB: *like. well said

    in reply to: whats the the status #812249

    yes, they were baked separately and only put in the same pan @ room temp

    in reply to: I payed $21,000 for my daughters misery! #813259

    “whats wrong with a good seminary in NY!!?? its about time no?”

    are you implying there are no good seminaries in NY? BY half day, BY intensive, Machon, further out in LKWD there’s a few, baltimore has Maalot (and Binah for 2nd year) Cleveland has Yavne, and there are a few more that i can’t remember where they are. these are all seminaries in America and they all cater to different types of girls. what type of “good” are you looking for?

    (btw i went to an american seminary and i am insulted that you think there are no good seminaries here in america)

    in reply to: Do you go to Museums? #812049

    really? they have it again? we went a little after they redid the place and they had gotten rid of it. smart ppl for bringing it back

    in reply to: Do you go to Museums? #812042

    liberty science center????? plech! they got rid of all my fave exhibits! e/t is digital now. no touch tunnel, the room with the crashed car and medical stuff, all gone! probably the only thing the same is the expanding ball in the middle.

    NY museum of natural history, now thats a cool place. last time i went i really njoyed the rock exhibit. IIRC they have a display of Judaica…. my real fave though is aquariums. fishies rock!

    in reply to: Sick of NY #812171

    and what is wrong with living in the same town as your sister?

    in reply to: Do Married Women Help Out Doing the Yard Work and Car? #1074699

    my father taught me how to boost a car when i was about 16. that count?

    in reply to: what would you do #811548

    HaLeivi-thanx for that advice. maybe i’ll try that. now i’ll just have to think of a SN for her.

    in reply to: what would you do #811545

    She says she has 2 reasons. One is she thinks she will get addicted and will constantly be checking for posts. I disagree because she reads cr now and is not compelled to refresh every 5 seconds. Second she thinks if she states her opinion then she is opening herself up to attacks. She has some strong opinions about some topics but many of her ideas are middle of the road and very nice and should be shared with others.

    in reply to: Seminaries that start early… #811195

    this is going back to stuff i heard nearly 3 years ago. gateshead IIRC is more by the books. don’t remember if its the new gateshead or the old one. (they are 2 different schools) Manchester i believe is a mix of europian girls as well as american girls. don’t really know more than that about them

    . yavne is a TOTAL mix. flatbush, monsey, chicago, LA, texas, canada, st louis, baltimore, lakewood….. a melting pot. i don’t think any of these places are chassidish. they are probably best described as yeshivish but you are going to have variation in each place and there may be individuals that are “flatbush type”. its intense studying both in class and homework/preparation. not a place for slackers. the teachers are warm and welcome all types of q’s and many encourage q’s.

    hope this helps

    in reply to: what would you do #811543

    PBA this is ME talking not my friend

    Sam2, no i did this of my own initiative

    HaLeivi, if i did that how will the mods know i am not “trolling”. our sn’s will have the same IP address

    in reply to: Pictures on resumes #811472

    there is no picture on my resume and i don’t want one on my resume. if a guy is so desperate to know what i look like he should agree to meet face to face (ie say yes to a date)

    in reply to: what would you do #811537

    shmoel: doesn’t bother me and its an old “argument” between the 2 of us if she should get a SN. (yes she knows my screen name. NO i will not ask her what hers is if she ever makes one).

    in reply to: NOT TZNIUS "BUBBIES" (also some fish, honey, and vinegar) #1200295

    i would think covering the toes is a sensitivity. i try to be cover my toes that the spaces between are covered for 2 reasons. first reason is cuz i personally want them covered and 2 if they are covered to that extent i know the shoe is not going to hit me in pressure points and the shoe holds my foot better. but i have not heard any thing saying showing one’s toes is assur

    in reply to: Seminaries that start early… #811193

    gateshead i believe you need to be below 17. manchester does early admission, as well as yavne in cleveland. call the seminaries in E”Y and ask them if they do early admin. doesn’t hurt to ask. Hatzlacha

    in reply to: I just had a major yeshua #810908

    mod 42: i have yet to find the num lock button for my laptop even after google searches. but i did find the character map. Thanx

    in reply to: I just had a major yeshua #810903

    the jkluio789 number pad never worked for me either. i only tried the external last night on a whim and it finally worked cuz it had a seperate number pad. maybe numlock has to be on? just guessing here….

    in reply to: I just had a major yeshua #810901

    AYC, does your laptop have a number pad? mine doesn’t so the alt characters only work when i plug in an external keyboard with a separate number pad. they don’t work on the number row above the qwerty row.

    in reply to: Mordechai Schmutter #894394

    do you mean Kosher Konnection and Rajani the indian women at the checkout counter?

    in reply to: Mordechai Schmutter #894392

    Oh was just curious what side of town Mr. Schmutter davens on. Not mine though

    in reply to: Relationship advice! #1049315

    Feif, wow! you got me to smile 2x! but i will have to wait till he initiate the next convo to say that

    in reply to: Mordechai Schmutter #894389

    if i do know them i prob know the mrs and not your brother and bil. can i ask which shuls you went to?

    in reply to: Relationship advice! #1049312

    hey feif, how’d ya know i wasnt going to take your advice? 🙂 but you did get me t smile. thanx

    in reply to: Relationship advice! #1049309

    It’s in a college. It’s mostly goyim that so it but there is a frum guy who also usuallysays hi or hey. Why don’t guys pick up that they are being ignored on purpose and not by accident?

    in reply to: Mordechai Schmutter #894387

    I know him by name and reputation only. But now I’m kinda confused. You’re related to him or you met him when you were visiting?

    in reply to: Relationship advice! #1049305

    OK dr feif, what do you do when guys dont get the fact you are ignoring them and they should stop saying hi or hey each time you pass in the hall? (plz answer s/t funny and hilarious. i had a tiring day and need a boost)

    in reply to: So…How is it so far?? #810128

    i just finished my 3rd week in, test on monday on two 1 inch binders filled with notes, probably about 20 chapters to read this weekend. so how’s it going so far? sleep depriving! i think i may OD on caffeine soon. if a/o has some extra zzzzz’s can you send ’em my way? :)but having lots of fun so its a good trade off

    in reply to: Mordechai Schmutter #894379

    I am HIGHLY insulted to be called OOT. walking to school i saw Manhattan mamash every day (school is at the top of a hill). and Coffee, i wonder if i know your sis and BIL lol

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809780

    sorry. wasnt clear. was talking abt 2 dif guys. single guy sans deodorant and not normal chatty married guy. the single guy B”H does not talk to girls besides for q’s to clarify classes. and the married guy is no longer in the school so its no longer an issue on my part

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809778

    tums, GROAN. there is a single guy in my school (my year) who does not. i dont get why his sisters dont tell him its gross.

    adorable, this guy is extremely not normal.

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809775

    that is also true. B”H in my school the single “men” don’t seem to be the chatty type. the most chatty that i have seen so far is the one i am peer-adviser for. and even thats not chatty. he just says good morning/how are you. but i think its more politeness than friendliness. (note: he initiates the good morning)

    in reply to: Truisms and guidelines that only we know #890815

    do men’s yarmulke’s really get bigger to cover the bald spot? or is that just a rumor.

    in reply to: Yup, the girlies thread #809488

    QB, wow. I envy you for that. natural is the way to go

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809772

    when they dont wear deodorant or are inconsiderate, it bothers me. so i guess you can call it “issues”. ok fine i have issues with guys. esp the chatty married ones. but thats a whole ‘nother topic

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809770

    sorry adorable. today was opposite gender problem free so no addendums.

    in reply to: Yup, the girlies thread #809485

    QB, you’re not the only one! i wore out of necessity to cover cracks, peels and purple nail beds. now since i can’t cuz of my rotation i’m just wearing hardener. personally, its such a pain to maintain perfect nails

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809767

    adorable, you talking to me or BH?

    in reply to: Working with guys. #809184

    bpt, i’ve been on the receiving end of “chatty married men”. not a great experience. make me very uncomfortable. and it scares me b/c if thats what some married men are like, there are probably chatty single men too. and there is a fine line between saying good moring/how are you (social niceties) and chatting. i’m sorry to say it but this yetzer harah to talk to the opposite gender can be quite strong sometimes. i know because mine scares me too.

    in reply to: BOSCH, MAGIC MILL, KITCHEN AID?? #809425

    i’d suggest the Bosch. we have one that is over 22 years old and is still strong enough to mix 6 lb of challah. but we dont really use it cuz its the one with a center column. as soon as the weather changes i’m going to start making challah again. but its gonna be 3 lb recipes that fit in the kitchen aid. we only do 6 lb for Y”T. i’ve seen magic mills; not so impressed with them

    in reply to: Yup, the girlies thread #809469

    if the HS has a rule no nail polish, then the rule has to be followed. during HS, i got my nails done 1 or 2x a year, usually erev pesach after my nails were destroyed from cleaning and peeling. in Sem, didnt do my nails. in college didnt do my nails till january cuz A) the cold made them look purple and B) they got really cracked after helping out for my sis’s HS play. but i’m starting a rotation in school this semester that does not allow nail polish so i’m using a clear coat to prevent cracks in my nails.

    is it OK to wear nail polish? depends on the situation, the color, etc. no clear cut answer

    in reply to: I am the youngest on the CR anyone nearly 13 and a half?? #811305

    shlishi, i agree 100%. some of the topics aren’t for HS-ers.

    and yossi, i thought you were older than that. your posts show maturity beyond your years. i always enjoy reading what you have to say. thanx for sticking around

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809764

    BH, LOL. thanx for the smile

    s/t’s i feel like i’m the only one this happens to. oh well…..

    in reply to: to whom it may concern: #809762

    addendum: if you are blocking the buttons to the elevator, please be courteous to the opposite gender and press the button so they do not need to play “twister” to call the elevator. Thank you for your concern. Sincerely, Me (the single girl who was trying to leave the floor earlier this afternoon)

    in reply to: 9/11 memories #1178181

    my father was cleaning out paper work a few years ago and found a folder with the name “Cantor Fitzgerald” from when he went there for a job interview. IIRC, it was a little before the attacks. he didnt take that job and totally forgot about the interview until he found that folder. he still has it for memories sake

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