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This whole trip to DC to try and get Mike out of prison early, had to be scripted, right? The girls are all not that stupid? That they didn't know squat about government, acted like they'd never heard of the three branches of government before (hello government class was required to graduate from high school for me), then couldn't recognize major monuments in DC...….holy crap. If it was scripted, even for tons of money, I wouldn't allow myself to be portrayed as being that stupid. Plus, the fact that he was due to be released within a few days, not like any President would be like, oh sure, let me get him released 2 or 3 days early. (And no Kim Kardashian didn't get Martha Stewart released from prison. When Kim K comes out to be smarter than you on tv, rethink your priorities). Did Jenni earn enough from Jersey Shore and endorsements to be able to afford that house? (Or are some of the rumors re: her and yachting true??) That house is huge. The whole premise of them all hanging around Jenni's McMansion because Mike might be released, I found ridiculous. He would want to see his wife and family first. I know, they're "family" but really they're friends and co-workers. I doubt he wanted to be filmed day 1. And I think prisons are pretty straight forward as to when people will be released? I didn't get the drama (even the scripted drama). What can they possibly show once Mike is out? Sounds like Ron & Jen are done for good, 24 is out of the picture, not much left. Trips to the shore or Vegas are getting boring.

I am hoping Holly and the two guys is just a publicity stunt. Otherwise, she needs a lot of therapy; she has zero self worth, doormat isn't even an apt adjective to describe her. Everyone is insecure in some respect, but she's just making any guy into her prince charming, reality be damned. She is not horrible looking; there are guys right here who would date her, provided she grew a spine and had any self worth. She's the type who is engaged within 1 to 2 dates, black belt clinger. These guys are putting up with her (somewhat) so they can get a green card.

While Chelsea is the most normal of the moms, her baby voice is so freaking annoying. Kail, Chris is just not into you. Maybe that's why she's pursuing him so hard? He says jump and she asks is this high enough, sir? I bet she's given him cash and extravagant gifts. She reeks of desperation. Jade, buy a phone mount for your car so you don't have to drive one or no handed. They're $10 to 15 on Amazon. No installation. Plus, her car doesn't have the speaker/dialing feature in the console? Honey, your parents are not going to change. They're never going to be the ideal parents you want. Once you realize their shortcomings, don't expect them to be reliable, revise your expectations. It would help with your stress. I'd say cut ties with them or have very little contact, too. Briana, what a strain to go to a nice family weekend outing. Glad Ali got to go to camp. Her sisters needed to shut it. Possibly jealous she was going away on her own - she got something special. The only reason that she got that something special, is because she is not able bodied like you are - she can't do cheerleading nor play softball. Plus, sadly, they have zero clue how her form of MD will play out; she may have a very limited time of being mobile or even worse. Agreed, Leah did not do the packing.

I do feel a little sorry for Meghan, even though we all saw what a douchebag Jimmy was. She made him to be what she wanted him to be in her eyes, and no one could tell her differently. She should have known once a cheater, always a cheater, but she thought she was the woman who would finally change him. In the long term, she'll be better without him. He wasn't that into her. Maybe she can find someone who is. Jimmy will find other women who are stupid enough to screw around with him.

While working late one night in the office (waiting on jobs to run) one co-worker said OMG I love that show - they always end up fighting (referring to this show). I told her it's on during the day - repeats. Saw two the other day I'd not seen before or didn't pay too much attention the first time around. One wedding where maybe half of the small attendees were dressed for a wedding. Guys had suits that matched, there were some bridesmaids, too. Immediate family was dressed up, not like the typical roll out of bed crowd. The second one - crowd was your usual - semi rolled out of bed attire. Gorger and gypsy, so tension......dah dah DAHHHHH. Big old fight ensued because of the look on the groom's face. The mother started yelling at him, he yelled back telling security (?) to take her out. Of course, it went well - NOT. She was throwing glasses and then vases? Smacked some younger girl in the row ahead of her on the back of the head (wth - she was just sitting there). Melee ensued. It went on out onto the parking lot of the VFW hall or whatever place would hold the event (guessing producers had to pay for the damages?). Then out onto the streets. It went from a wedding to an episode of Cops. The duo got married at the city hall the next day. I'd say bring it back, but you don't need to add to the drama. Just observe these people in their natural habitats.

Jenni only gets along with people who kiss her ass. If you dare to disagree or stand up to her, you're on her shit list. If Angelina had smacked 24 or told him off, she'd still be in the doghouse. He was just being friendly, it wasn't what you're making it out to be! Jenni, why do I think 24 is just using you for some $$ and his 15 minutes of fame? Wise up, woman.

They don't care about that, it's just a money grab and a promotion for the upcoming season. Their interviews are never that meaningful anyhow. It'll be heavily scripted, to pull at our (cold) heartstrings. Hard pass for me.

So Briana found a babysitter she could afford, but just for weekends? Is she only working Sat & Sun? Then she had to call her ex. Part of it was probably to do a tie-in to his show, but when she seemed upset, just hit me that she's sad he's moved on after their breakup. I think she wanted him to gnash his teeth and wear sackcloth (so to speak). He has no right to be happy, she's struggling after all! The then Trash Off crew. Lord there are some clueless folks out there. Know that there are because some woman last week - totally random area code - called my work phone, yelling at me - why did I call her. I did not. Well I'm hitting redial, and it dialed you. I put on my best professional voice and said I'm sorry but I did not call you. This is a business, part of xxx corporation, which no one would know unless you're in this industry. She kept on for a few more minutes, what's this about? I have no idea because, again, I did not call you. I think she thought I was prank calling her. Yes, I have time to prank call random people, plus our calls are monitored. Yelling and accusing me the entire call. I had flashbacks when the Trash Off Crew were on screen. Sadly there are innocent children now in these hot messes. None would consider adoption either, which given their environments, might be the best thing.

So on one HUGE set up, not due until next spring, the project person is now on my ass to when it'll be reviewed. I had the Dip review it one time and she had so many questions because we had to add stuff remove stuff, all on the fly. Literally 50 or more emails on do this do that, etc. I'm looking through her notes, to give back to this DA. Then when I asked about one thing, this guy had said no I don't want that - even though he'd said yes to all. I got programming involved to remove shit. On his email now, the lazy assed Queen Bee responded (this is the chick who takes a 20 minute break roughly every 90 minutes, leaves early, etc). She worked at our former company, and management loves her - not sure why. The groups that actually have to work with her do not like her one bit (one told me a total phony and to watch my back). Yeah, I already figured that out She's now doing the work of someone who left, and royally fucking that up (person is still with the company and has to hop in and help her - this is 8 weeks out now). QB responded, oh I've not received it yet to review. Not that it would matter as she is the worst person to review. Dip does a more thorough job. QB is lazy, will push off shit to others, and act like she's all that. She's a pal of our absentee boss, so that is not helping. I think the project guy and her are old smoking buddies as well. She'll get the packet tomorrow. He can bite me as well. She was to "help" in rewriting some small programs we use. Not one finger has been lifted, which is just as well She's never used the stuff. Her mantra to everything is "well it's not that hard", well until it's wrong and she tries to point fingers. If the programs are wrong, we're screwed. I've got a chunk done already, saved on my own locked folder. I really need to win the lottery - just enough so that I can simply walk out the next time they piss me off so badly.

I don't watch this show regularly, but saw a little bit of Spicer's dance last week (while I was on the phone with my mom, who is an avid viewer). I'm like he's not a dancer at all. Flat footed, stomping around. Why in the hell would he even agree to being on the show? I think I can dance better than that, but I'd have to say uh, wait a minute...…...I will look like crap compared to other people on the show who can really dance well. Is it just a cash grab? I got a call from Mom tonight saying she's not sure she'll continue to watch. She was totally po'd after last year. Then I went onto Twitter and yeah, people are pretty much pissed off. Not that they thought Sailor would win, but she wasn't the worst dancer. TPTB had said they'd fixed the voting issue that resulted in last year's "winner", but folks are asking where is the change? If Spicer advances to the finals, I think it might just kill the show. Look how long they delayed this season due to Bobby Bones. Speaking of which, he's a tool. He's on Twitter saying it's only 50% about dancing, the rest is personality, who people like best. Do people really like him that much? Ugh. He then tried to say it's a sociology experiment. Say what? It's a DANCE contest, at least that is the premise. Tool. You can't be a total unknown (although I didn't know and do not care to know any more about Bobby Bones) because you have to get some votes. The show should be about rewarding talent though. If I were a celeb who was mediocre, I wouldn't encourage my fans to vote for me just because they were my fans. I'd tell them to vote for the best performance that week. Shouldn't have to be the constant begging for votes for any of these type of shows on social media. Let the true talent speak for itself.

Vicki is complaining about someone having to be the center of attention all of the time? My sides.

Wow. Reading the posts about the daughters who do not call, don't come around, and the mothers' who are trying to reconnect and work stuff how blows my mind. I have the exact opposite thing going on currently. I call my mom every day. I visit her on a regular basis, cleaning her house, etc. She'll tell me I do it grudgingly, and yes, she is correct on that. Why? Because everything I say or do is wrong. Labor Day visit wasn't horrible. I had hopes that we were at least on a 'being civil' level. Nope. Every other day (on the phone) she rants at me. The mute button is my friend. Went there last weekend. From the start, it was bad. She is so nervous that we won't be ready for church (leave around 3:30 p.m. for a 4:30 p.m. service). This is the latest church in her "church shopping". I got there around 12:30 to 1 p.m. I had to help her get dressed. I almost asked how do you do anything when I'm not around (she acts totally helpless, which she is not - she does have dexterity issues, but does nothing or seeks out nothing to alleviate it). She truly wants me to wait on her hand and foot. I OWE HER. So I'm ready well ahead of the deadline, but she'd had one big meltdown before that - this is why I've said I should not be alone! (She had knocked over a cane I think). Rest of the evening is okay-ish. So I get up at the crack of dawn on Sunday, and got a few things done before she got up. She then wanted me to make her breakfast, so fine. She had me bring her food (every meal) to her easy chair - getting to the dining room table is so much work. Ok, whatever. So I begin vacuuming. She then gets on phone with her golden child, motioning (over the top) for me to stop. I motioned back (I was very pissed off, but I shouldn't have done that). It set her off. I continued cleaning her bathrooms, kitchen. She fell asleep in her chair, for at least an hour. She then told me I cleaned using the wrong stuff (she doesn't like Swiffer cloths! - but I used a steam mop). She started ragging on me for everything, and then I said well do you want to do something this afternoon? Nope. Ok, well I'm not sticking around to be yelled at for hours. Then she said she wanted for me to sit down and for us to have a conversation. My bad - I actually responded when she started speaking. She really wanted to just lecture me - and rant at me. She was bawling because I was so mean and hateful. I honestly don't recall what I said that was so hateful. I just didn't say there, there you poor thing, so that's being mean, I guess. Oh, she said I was odd, she didn't understand me, I was crazy, I was selfish, I was lazy (basically). She'd said did you see that woman in church - how SHE took care of HER father? I said ok, I get it, I don't take care of you, I'm rotten. "I never said that". Then a kicker. I didn't care enough about her feelings when my dad passed. I said I was a kid (13). You were almost 14 and that's not a child. Uh, it's a minor. Nope. I should've gotten a job, and seen about my food and my clothing. Shouldn't have been on her. Actually, it is by law. She hates when I tell her that! I was an adult in her eyes. Finally, she relented and said she wanted to go out and do some shopping. Ok. I sat in one room while she got ready and she went into her diatribe of everything that'd ever gone wrong, and that was all she'd wanted. She got her attention. So I leave, and this week has been hell with her when I call. She's up and down. She asked one night, why do I call her? To see if she's ok. Oh she wondered because I do not talk, plus she knows I hate her. I don't really talk because she will: 1. talk over me, 2. tell me what I'm talking about is boring, 3. change the subject, saying she doesn't care about that, or 4. say she's tired and end the call. She doesn't really care about what I have to say, so why bother. This morning she calls, so I'm like oh it's big news in her town or a rant. Yep, rant. She wanted to thank me for making her life so miserable. I said ok. I said well let me sell my house and move there, so I can live with you. Nope, that's water under the bridge, too late now. Ok, so what is the point? What do you want from me? No response. I said well, have a nice day and hung up. I'm just numb at this point. I blocked her number so any rants will go to voice mail, and the messages are epic. She's now saying I hate her, no I don't, but I'm not liking her one bit. Who would like someone who continually puts them down? She says she never does that, although one visit long ago, where she had me sobbing with her jabs, said she had to 'bring me down a peg or two every once in a while because I had a big head and thought I was somebody'. I told a friend that phrase and she said you are somebody. Selfish, sure I can be selfish. I really think long and hard about what she tells me because I'm far from perfect. I've been more selfish as she gets more out of control because you can only take so much. I am the root cause of everything wrong with her life, which I know I'm not. Everyone has free will and can choose their path (somewhat). I am seriously thinking of going no contact. She will continue to call, but I do not have to answer. We'll see how it goes. I'm past the point of crying, but it still upsets me. I'm thinking the mood swings could be onset of dementia or depression. She refuses to see a doctor, so I can't get her help. I'm thinking of looking for a counselor for me though. Thanks for letting me rant. Friends are tired of hearing this stuff; believe me I'm tired of it - beyond tired. Any suggestions welcomed.

Just read an article where it said that Tre and the girls would be visiting him "soon". So is he just staying a hotel or air bnb? With what money or will he have to find work? Does he speak Italian (not that he was that fluent in English)? I just cannot imagine having to go to your homeland, which really isn't home to you, and starting over. Not feeling sorry for him one bit, just thinking how strange it would be. He does look happy (and unrecognizable) in that photo.

So is Chelsea moving to a more remote location in the hope that it'll relieve her anxiety or is it for security reasons? I am assuming that Aubree had to switch schools when they moved into the current house, so she'll have to switch schools again? If Aubree goes to visit Adumb's parents and something goes awry, they will also have a longer drive. Yes, it's not 3 hours, but they can't be there as quickly to fetch Aubree. Aubree is a good kid and will probably adjust to a new school just fine, but she's already been through a lot. I'm just afraid they're thinking of their younger kids and not the original one as much. Jade, you're making people from Indiana look bad (or worse - thanks to Amber). I promise I never grew up with people even close to those two - we're not really like that at all. Kail & Leah - both chasing guys still. Lock your damn phone Leah. They are your daughters not your contemporaries. Kail, a big house won't make Chris love you. Is she stalking him - so the shorter drive would make it easier? Or is she hoping just to run into him while out and about? Brianna acted very mature re: Nova and her dad - and I was shocked, but good move.

Sami has to be counting her lucky stars. Even though she had to turn down the money, so smart in not returning; I'm sure she'd have been drawn back into the drama somehow. Jen is equally as crazy as Ron, so they could go at it all they want - just leave the baby with a responsible relative or friend.

Driving home the other night from work, I could hear sirens (as in multiple vehicles) before I crossed onto another road (street I came from is not as heavily travelled - the one I was turning onto goes directly through downtown area of a suburb). I checked and I could see lights way down the road - beyond where I was (I was going east and the lights were further east away from me). The left turn lane on the busier road is always backed up, and it was really backed up. I went into the far right lane as I was turning right about a mile or so up the road. I got maybe a block up the street (maybe) and I hear more sirens. Sure enough more coming down the road, going to be going by me. I pulled off as far to the right as I could, into a bike lane (no bikes around then). This asshole in a huge white SUV (huge one - I have an SUV but not that big) in back of me half asses it to the right side of the road with the rear of her car still well out into the lane of traffic. It was a large hook and ladder coming through who had to blow their horn multiple times at her to freaking move out of the way! Before that hook and ladder, a smaller fire chief type vehicle had squeezed through. This chick would NOT move. I moved up a little just so she could get over to the right - and out of the way. The hook and ladder just cleared my car - I mean JUST cleared, and this bitch honked at me to go. WTF. This guy still had logjams to go through up ahead, and I wasn't going to get into that mix. She honked, and I did NOT move. She then got out into the other lane of traffic, and was actually right behind the hook and ladder. She did have to slow down as the speed limit goes down to 25 beyond a certain point, and she was directly in front of me. I decided to blast my horn at her. I was so pissed. The nerve of some people. I'm sure wherever she had to be was more important than any emergency situation. That she could not wait even 30 seconds to proceed was disgusting. No one else moved for a good 30 seconds. Not sure what happened but at least 4 emergency vehicles were dispatched - I could see two down the road and two passed me. Ugh.

Working from home today - cold and bad back do not mix well. It's slow anyhow. So the desktop guy I guess stopped by and wanted to replace the ancient artifact that I'm using for my pc. I said no, working from home. I then get some email from boss (who is remote all the time!) saying I had to be in office remainder of the week (ok, was planning to do so) so desktop guy can install the correct program (which we should have had months ago!). Beyond irritated. The wrong program was installed/ordered and boss approved it. He knew what program we needed. And the person who will be doing 99.999999% of the testing/work will be yours truly. He said everyone on the team had to be there. BS. The other two who should cannot run the existing programs. So BS.

I didn't watch WW, but read a recap of the backlash she's getting re: defending the Kardashians. She not only said people were jealous of their money, but they all had those big degrees from schools (for acting, etc) and it didn't matter one bit. So an education is nothing, but being a famewhore is best? Good to know. Yeah, and I won't be watching. WW thinks she's such a big celeb. When she was on DWTS, my mom said who is she, and plus she's not a good dancer, so I don't really care.

So MTV is running a marathon again of this series. Never read the books, but I came looking for a forum after seeing bits and pieces of each film on tv. I know one ex co-worker who was obsessed with the books and movies (in her 40's). From what I've seen, just nothing seems so special to me, actually just the opposite. The movies do not hold my interest that well. Kristin Stewart is awful - is that how the character is written? I mean she didn't even really smile or seem happy at her wedding (Edward did). Why would anyone be attracted to her or even want to hang out with her? Such a sad sack. (She was a tad more interesting when she was on her thrill seeking jag - so she could get visions of Edward. I guess she didn't have a picture of him for obvious reasons?) As far as the Cullen kids repeating high school - why not just say they have a tutor, are home schooled, graduated early or fudge (even more) on their age? I've seen a couple of the Hunger Games and Harry Potter movies, which are both so much better than this series (not perfect but more entertaining to me). And yet, I still have this movie on right now (Breaking Dawn part 1), because I'm working from home, sick, and am really bored.

I have a sarcastic wooden type sign at my desk saying something to the effect of saying just smile and say oh well bless your heart (meaning don't call them an utter asshole even though they probably are). It's kind of in back of my phone, so not up front and center. Certainly NOT meant as religious by me. One place I worked years ago, one group sent around an email with an attachment. I didn't get it but a friend did. It was animated, showing basically the crucifixion of Christ (in black and white shapes), then heavy on bible verses and kind of saying what have you done to be a Christian, etc. The group (as my friend told they were known around the office as the God Squad), all were told to stop it immediately, as many were offended. The group was a bunch of backstabbing hypocrites, too. I was like oh they're all Godly? Please. I've had people go desk to desk with the freaking my kid is selling this shit. Desk to desk. That doesn't happen any longer. Every freaking person felt pressured to order something. Our email signatures are all to follow a specific format, yet people decide to use their own. We're also told, from time to time, to include a best of this inclusion (a pre-done logo) which touts something the corporation has been awarded (actually some impressive awards). Very interesting to see who pays attention and who is just out to lunch. There are some who have the logos from like 4 years ago, missing several in between. Some feel compelled to put their name in a cursive font, which no, we are given a freaking template. Just do it. It's easier than trying to figure out what or what not should be included. I'm amazed that managers don't remind people or say hey you've got the logo from 4 years ago, but mine clearly has boarded the SS Idontgiveashit.

As far as saying "no comment" or telling your friends that would be best, that is actually smart. If there's legal proceedings going on, let the courts handle it all. Maybe Gary and/or Kristina think that Amber will go completely off the rails without the show? I know I'd be afraid of her if/when they finally fire her. Maybe they'll be lucky enough to have her put away for a long stint in prison - not gel. This really smells like stories from old Hollywood where, for example, the studio execs knew Judy Garland was an addict, but would just prop her up, get a Dr. Feelgood to pump her up, just so the latest movie could be completed.

I just saw the article re: Monroe being kicked out of the preschool due to Jeff running his mouth on his podcast. That poor child is going to be ostracized if he doesn't learn to shut his yap. I was like oh it's preschool, but I remember somewhere (documentary or a more serious reality show - before they became so scripted) that in large metro areas (LA,NYC, etc.) where the child goes to preschool can influence elementary, high school, and so forth. I'm sure that if it's a hoity toity preschool, the administration there is tight with the better private schools in the area. In the article I read, Jeff said that getting her into another preschool wasn't going to be easy as most schools were full now and/or had waitlists to get in for the next term.

So Dip f'd up once again on two set ups. I caught some big mistakes, but alas not all. So probably going to be in the doghouse big time. I told my useless boss that I was afraid I'd miss all the shit she jacks up all the time. Bingo. I have the email where I questioned a couple of things, so I'll probably send to boss. The problem is, I cannot (nor can anyone) babysit her.

So Amber is a slumlord? Or she just invested in some company that a relative came up with - thinking of that First Time Flippers show. Who would buy any real estate from her (or her company)? It'd be better if she opened a bed and sofa shop. She could at least rate the products. Just googled and saw she had companies listed under Forever Haute - all of which look to be kaput now.

Who is this freak on today's show - he confessed to police that he killed his wife, but nothing matches up to the autopsy or the other evidence. He said he gave a bunch of pills and alcohol to the wife when he realized she was dead. Phil gave her alcohol level, then basically tells this fool (he's rich somehow - trust fund baby?) that once someone's dead, everything shuts down in your body, so drugs and alcohol wouldn't be in blood stream, etc. Fool says oh well that's your opinion, to which Phil says no, it's a fact - it's science. This fool says he married the wife so she wouldn't be brought up on charges (she injured him - not sure how). Sounds like a match made in heaven....or something. Oh and the media has been hounding him. Phil found one article, which did NOT name him. Fool also showed a waitress (old friend) a picture of his dead wife, then said oh I killed her. She betrayed him by calling the cops (this is on the day of the wife's death). Phil, thinks it's because he was almost blackout drunk, and he wants attention. I think he just wants attention - crazy famewhore. This guy has zero emotion. Wackadoodle wanting fame??