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You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Published on - June 27th, 2007 (by J.D. Roth)
My friend Gillian called the other day — she's been having money trouble and was looking for help. "I'm not really a financial advisor," I told her. "I write about money, and I try to help people at my web site, but I'm not qualified to coach you one-on-one." Still, she's a friend, so I resolved to at least give her some advice. I asked her to explain the situation.
"Tom and I are working all the time, but we're always broke. He just wrecked his car, but we don't have money to get it repaired. We'll have to use the credit cards again. We don't have any other choice. There's never anything left at the end of the month," she said. "I need some help budgeting so that we don't keep having this problem."
"Well, let's see what we can do. I guess the best place to start is with your monthly income and your monthly expenses. How much do you and Tom bring home each month?" I asked.
"About $4,000 after taxes." That was about what I expected.
"How much do you spend?" I asked.
"All of it," she said, laughing. I expected that, too.
"How much do you have saved?" I asked. "Do you have any savings at all?"
"No, we don't," she said. "There's never been anything left over to save."
They don't have anything left to save because they're very good at spending money. Gillian and Tom live well:
- They have a nice custom-built home.
- Each of them drives a late model SUV.
- They have no kids.
- They enjoy expensive hobbies.
I have friends who make half what Gillian and Tom do, but have built a nest egg because they maintain a frugal lifestyle. It should be easy for these two to reduce their spending to create a budget surplus. "Well, let's see if we can find a way to free up some cash," I said. "Let's list your fixed monthly expenses."
Gillian listed their bills one-by-one. I jotted them down, making note of anything that seemed particularly extravagant. "Okay, let's see what we have," I said. "You're paying a housekeeper $50 a week. If you were to clean the house yourself, you'd save $200 a month."
"But…" she began.
"I think you'd be surprised at how much difference $200 a month can make," I said. "I know from experience that even a $50 positive cash flow can make the difference between feeling broke and feeling flush. A $200 difference is huge."
"Yeah," said Gillian, "but I don't want to clean the house. It's too much work." I was puzzled. To me, this was a quick and obvious way to free up money. If I were in her shoes, the housekeeper would be the first thing to go — it would be worth some extra work on my part. I tried a different approach.
"You each have a cell phone," I said. "Do you both need one?"
"Yes," said Gillian. "I don't know what I'd do without one. And Tom needs one for work. I need to be able to reach him."
Her reasoning seemed thin, but I pressed on. "Well, what about the cable bill," I said. "You're paying $60 a month for that. That's an easy one. What about cutting back to basic cable?"
"Oh, we can't get rid of cable," Gillian said. "We watch TV all the time." I was silent. "Are you there?" she asked.
"I'm here," I said. "I'm just trying to figure out what to do. In order for you to turn things around, you're going to have to make some sacrifices."
"Yeah," she said, "but we can't cut cable. Tom would have a fit."
"Gillian," I said, "this is a little frustrating. I thought you wanted to get out of your money situation."
"I do," she said, "but so far you're just suggesting things for me to get rid of. Isn't there something else we can do? Can't we use a budget to get more money?"
"That's what I'm talking about," I said. "Cutting things like these is making a budget. I know it seems terrible to have to give things up, but you need to make sacrifices — at least in the short term — in order to get ahead. You don't have any savings. Any disaster means you're putting money on your credit card. You need to build up some savings. You need to pay off your existing debt. In order to do this, you need to spend less than you earn. Right now you're spending exactly what you earn, and you'll never get ahead that way. I know, because for years that's how I operated. You're going to have to tighten the belt, Gillian. It's the only way."
I paused, and then said, "You need to decide what's important."
It was obvious I wasn't going to be able to help her. I hadn't even explored the Big Ideas, like moving down to a smaller home or trading one of their SUVs for a used car. I had started with the medium-sized stuff — the obvious chaff. But Gillian wasn't interested in making changes if it meant altering her lifestyle. I changed the subject.
We talked about summer. Gillian asked how our garden was. I described the knee-high corn, the ripe raspberries, and Kris' monster tomatoes. "I'm jealous," she said. "I don't have time to garden. I did get a chance to go to the nursery last week, though. I was able to pick up five shrubs on sale for about $10 each."
The shrubs were the final straw. There was nothing I could do to help her because she wasn't ready to be helped. She wasn't ready to listen. She said she wanted to change, but she didn't really. She was looking for a magic pill, something that would make life easier without any effort on her part. That's not how it works. Eventually Gillian will reach a place so bad that she'll begin to see the need to take responsibility for improving her situation, but she's not there yet.
Our conversation reminded me of an episode of This American Life I heard recently. The show profiled debt guru Dave Ramsey, and at one point the reporter played a segment in which Dave experienced similar frustration:
Tina calls Dave because she's upside-down on her car loan. She recently wrecked the car, but rather than use the money to repair the vehicle, she spent it. "Ooooo-kay," says Dave, obviously flustered. "I'm afraid what you're looking at is probably a really good part-time job, about six or eight months of 80 hour weeks."
"Eighty hour weeks?" says Tina. "That's too much work."
"I can't help you, Tina," says Dave.
And I can't help you, Gillian.
This story is based on actual events. Names and situations have been changed to protect Gillian's identity.
This article is about Budgeting, Debt, Psychology, Real-Life
This story is why I'm so glad I stumbled across Your Money or Your Life. Your friend is someone who really needs to read that book and start the exercises. I particularly find the step where you list all your monthly expenses (right down to the penny) and decide if you got fullfilment out of it, if it lines up with your values, and if you would spend more or less on it if you didn't have to work. My wife and I do this step together and it's amazing the conversations that start up about our money (none of which get heated) because it's all laid out right there in front of you. All you have to do is decide if the money spent was worth it for you and if you actually got any enjoyment out of it.
But, yeah, if she knows they spend every penny they make and isn't willing to cut back on anything at all, there's no way someone can help her.
This article speaks so many truths about a majority of Americans out there. They have no financial education and are unwilling to change their ways. I wrote a post today about your article expressing my own feelings that personal finance classes should be taught in school as a requirement of graduation.
Wonderful. I admire that you tried to help, but you knew when to let it go. I have just been through a similiar situation, so I think I will describe that one in an entry while you are away (gotta fill up this place somehow)
The behavior of Gillian and Tina is awfully similar to that of people suffering with obesity.
With few exceptions, all obese people know they eat too much and they all know they should exercise more. But, they can't correct their behavior until they truly WANT to fix it. Without a real desire to change their lifestyle, they'll come up with every manner of excuse to maintain the status quo.
Similarly, Gillian and Tina certainly know enough about finances to know that they're spending too much money, but they don't yet have the desire to make the necessary changes in their spending habits.
Sadly, it probably will take a significant event like bankruptcy and/or enormous credit card debt to set them straight.
Congratulations, you are the first blogger to earn a starring role in my "Savers Are from Mars. Debtors Are from Venus" series.
My husband and I have talked about hiring a cleaning service. Why? Because our house is generally always sorta messy because we are both busy people and don't have a whole lot of time to clean and because all our friends have cleaning services or people and we make more than them. But we want to be different! We don't want to be like everyone else – broke. So instead we clean when we can and otherwise it stays messy but we remind ourselves that we are paying ourselves when we clean our house.
I think sometimes its easier to go without if you think of it not as a cut (negative, I'm doing without) but as a bonus (I'm paying myself $400-$500 a month to clean my house, imagine what I can do with that money).
It's a bit of a draw. I know people like that and it seems that just when they're about to go broke they either get a promotion at work, mommy and daddy bail them out, they simply walk out on their debts, or they marry someone who pays off their debts.
They never sacrifice. It's not in their vocabulary and life seems to agree with them.
While the bankruptcy rules may have been stiffened, I can still name examples of people who walked out on their debts: Just look at that 24-year-old 2.2 million dollar debtor out there. He's on vacation in Australia, no?
I suppose once you have a house and a job, it doesn't matter if your credit is trashed, even though I prefer mine to remain a bit stable. While you may consider her style "wrong," it's just another choice and odds are Gillian is good at getting what she wants with minimal expenditure of effort. Just look how she suckered you into giving her "free" advice without charging her a dime. If you had given her your "consulting fee" instead, she would have balked seriously no doubt.
Come back in a year and talk to Gillian again. She will probably have a fat retirement account and still not paid off her debts or someone bailed her out. She may even have refinanced her house to support her lifestyle and doesn't count the additional monies taken out as debt. That's the kind of answers she's looking for. Of course, someone who knows those financial gymnastics will want to be paid for their advice. She wants something that requires her only to shoot a bit of money in its direction to solve the problem. Or, that require someone else to do the work and her to reap the rewards.
Just because you have a little more integrity, doesn't mean she doesn't know how to clear her accounts. She does. She just wants someone else to do it for her while she does nothing, not even pay for advice to help her out.
I used to be Gillian, and I had $6K in credit card debt, no savings, no retirement fund, and I was still clinging to cable TV and other frivolous things and habits that added absolutely no value to my life, monetary or otherwise.
You are correct when you say that you can't help Gillian. She has to be the one to decide between having emergency and retirement savings or watching ESPN and HBO. If she reads your blog, I'd simply like to tell her this: ESPN, the housekeeper, and the cellphone won't pay for car repairs, medical bills, or a nursing home in old age. I hope for both their sakes that she and her husband turn things around soon. Having been there myself, I know what a difference it makes when you let go of the things that don't matter, and suddenly you can save money and sleep at night.
Thanks for sharing this true story.
Definitely a good post here. Although I think the story is made up (that's beside the point), the idea behind it is very true to MANY people here in America. We have problems yet people don't want to make sacrifices, and for that, these people deserve everything that comes at them (bankruptcy, foreclosure etc.) I have no sympathies for anyone that gets into trouble on their own, but doesn't want to bail themselves out of it. For that is what I call pathetic.
I think you gave up too early, or at least you took the wrong tack. It doesn't follow that someone who couldn't give up little things couldn't give up big things.
Sometimes the big stuff is easier to do away with than the smaller stuff. It's that whole cost vs. utility thing again: the utility per dollar of a cellphone is way, way higher than the utility per dollar difference between a used car and an SUV.
Considering the savings, loss of utility, and the effect on self-image, you end up with:
Trade SUV for $5000 Civic, pocket difference:
– Large amount of cash-in-hand
– Significant monthly savings (gas, insurance)
– Minor loss in utility (can still drive places, just not as fancy)
– Minor embarrassment (middle-class friends understand "two SUVs was too much" and the impact of $100s/month, plus there's the environmentalist explanation)
Cancel cellphone:
– No cash-in-hand
– Minor monthly savings
– Significant loss in utility (service gone, along with phone number presumably lots of friends have)
– Significant embarrassment (middle-class friends probably won't understand need for extra $40/mo, will come across as "poor" rather than "frugal")
Between those two things, getting rid of the SUV would probably have been *more* palatable than cancelling the cellphone. The "return on investment" of trading in the SUV is far higher than that of cancelling the cellphone, because the expected "income" (savings) is higher and the "costs" are lower, since instead of giving up functionality she'd be giving up a bit of conspicuous consumption.
"I do," she said, "but so far you're just suggesting things that I can get rid of. Isn't there something else we can do? Can't we use a budget to get more money?"
I believe you when you say that "Gillian" is a real person, but that quote is so over the top that it's almost unbelievable to me. I literally laughed out loud when I read it.
Then I realized how sad it is that some/most people really think that way.
Actually I just realized, didn't you mean to say "…so far you're just suggesting things that I can't get rid of"?
I just instinctively read it as that, and only realized it said "can" as I re-read my comment.
Also… sometimes it's a choice of values. For example, if you really value your *time*, maybe the cleaning service is worth it, but, you'd be willing to drive an older car or live in a smaller home. If television is a source of real enjoyment to you, perhaps you're willing to give up the cleaning service.
We could spend less money on food, but, we prefer to support local agriculture & have higher quality food. Of course, it also means we don't eat out as much, and, we don't have cable. I use my cell phone so rarely that I use a "buy minutes" service rather than paying more for a "real" cell phone, but, I *know* I have it for emergencies or the "I'm going to be home late" calls.
Just tell Gillian that there are 2 ways to fix her situation:
1. Spend Less OR
2. Make more!
For my wife and I, we try to do both. I also have a similar story to yours but with a family member, maybe I'll write about it next week.
Is there any part untrue in what I cited on my blog? If it was not an SUV, I will write "car." If the emergency was not a wrecked car, I will remove the reference. If it was not $4k/mo after taxes, I will remove the number. Thank you.
I agree completely with Rick Lafferty's comments. I know that the lifestyle changes for me would be extremely difficult if I were to have to give up cable, cell phone, or a housekeeper. To me, these are not optional at this point; they enrich my life too much to cancel.
We have contemplated switching to less profitable jobs for lifestyle reasons, and I have created a list of items that we would do without, and none of these have come close to making the list. (on the list are: limiting eating out – this would be a substantial savings for us, as it is our biggest expenditure by far, bigger than mortgage; cancelling dog walker; downgrading vacations – easier to do if we had more flexible schedules that we would be able to use to plan; cutting out massages; going to a less-expensive hairdresser; and a host of other things).
On the other hand, my husband and I share a 5-year old Civic, and we do not plan to replace it anytime soon. To me, that would be wasteful.
We certainly make enough money to afford two luxury cars, but instead, we choose to save more money for the future.
In the meantime, in addition to maxing out our retirement accounts, I make several transfers a month to savings, so that at least twice a month my husband and I have to discuss how we are "low on cash." This makes us just uncomfortable enough to make slightly better financial decisions on a daily basis, for at least a few days a month. I implemented this practice about 4 months ago, and I credit it for the substantial nestegg that we have accumulated since that time (3 months expenses – if we cut back as described above – so far). Prior to that time, we had no savings other than 401K.
This is conversation was as much a man/woman thing as financial. You're correct, she's not ready. She just wanted somebody to listen to her problems, not fix them.
Saving Money Means Sacrifice…
Get Rich Slowly has a story about "Gillian," a woman who came asking for advice on setting up a budget so she could save money and stop charging emergency expenses on her credit card, but was unwilling to actually cut……
@Rich Lafferty:
If her friends aren't going to understand the need to give-up the cell phone, how are they going to react when she shows up somewhere in a USED small car. That would be when they think there is something wrong with the picture.
Hi JD, thanks for this great writing (and wonderful blog, by the way). I used to be spendthrift myself, and unsurprisingly complained often about being broke.
One day a year ago, a friend of mine recalled a phrase taken from the film/book 'Fight Club', it goes something like this: "We work in jobs that we do not like, so that we can buy things that we do not" Boy, it hit me real hard because it was the truth for me! Today, I am thrifty person who is reaching her goal of clearing a $12K student loan this Christmas, building an 6-month emergency fund and learning to invest wisely.
I think the main problem with your friend Gillian is: she hopes that budgeting will help her solve her money woes, WITHOUT affecting her current lifestyle. But, real change will only take place when one is willing to face the truth painfully and honestly about financially destructive habits. Most importantly, one must believe in the value of the need for change.
It's a little surprising to me that no one has commented thus far about how similar Gillian's story is to someone with an addiction, such as gambling or alcohol. She has all of the symptoms. Materialism and consumerism are as much of an addiction in today's society as other, more taboo, forms of addictive behavior. TV cable is her "dealer" in this case.
As with other forms of addiction, Gillian must be the one to help herself. She will need to do the tough work to get to the other side. She is obviously not happy. Once she gets to the other side, and escapes the bonds of materialism and over-consumption, she will wonder how she even got there in the first place. Life will be so much better.
Quibble: Creating a budget doesn't necessarily mean cutting things out of your life, however living by a budget may mean cutting back.
I wouldn't want to discourage anyone from creating a budget (and especially tracking actuals) even if you're not currently in debt.
I have this SAME conversation, several times a week, either through email or in person…
Variations include:
I can't give up my motorcycle/boat/camper b/c that's how I reward myself for working hard during the week…
I can't give up HBO/Showtime b/c "blank" is my favorite show…
I can't take my lunch to work, what would my coworkers think?…
I can't…
You get the picture…
People do what they want to do when they ar ready to do it.. and not a second before…
Great post, btw… easy to read and well written… and I totally understand the need to "obscure" certain details…
I agree with the previous posters who made the arguments towards perceived value. Personally? I say keep the housekeeper, ditch one of the SUV's. But that's what I perceive as valuable. JD is right, she and her husband and to sit down and decide what is really important to them: Keeping up the facade of having all this money and being wealthy, or actually living life on their own terms.
When you think about it, it could require a lot of self-reflection on their parts that might lead to places that are too uncomfortable for them to confront.
This is one of the reasons why I don't give spending/saving/lifestyle advice to friends, even when they ask. Whether or not they're "ready" to hear it, they should hear it from someone who doesn't have an existing relationship with them, an impartial party, so to speak.
It's like the clinician who comes in to work with a class of students, and tells the class the same things the teacher has been saying all year… the class listens to the clinician because they are from the outside and they validate what the teacher has been saying, while the class simply gets used to the teacher and doesn't internalize the lesson as well without the clinician.
What's the deal with the shrub? Why did that set you off?
This story is very sad, but there is hope for people like that. Don't give up on her, she might see the light some day! If she could see, really SEE what that debt means in her life, she might realize there are more important things than having new cars and keeping up with the Jones'.
I was in an insane amount of debt earlier this year when I woke up and realized what I was doing to myself. I sold my cars and simplified the rest of my life. I cleaned out my house, selling my computers, and anything I could find that had value on ebay, and paid as much debt off as possible. I went from 68k in debt in January to 15k right now. I even took it to an extreme by volunteering to go to Iraq to earn extra (tax free) money. I will be debt free by September.
I recently started a blog about it, and hope to encourage other people that are staring massive amounts of debt in the face.
Generally it doesn't have to be black/white. She could've settled for a maid 2x a month instead of once a week. That would be a $100 savings / month.
Instead of switching to basic cable, maybe look at an intermediary package between basic and her currently one?
Instead of cutting cell phone, maybe look into cutting some "Extra services", like text messaging, web browsing, etc.
"Live like no one else will today, so you can live like no one else will tomorrow."
Sad story. I hope Gillian reads this post, recognizes it is about her, and gets a shock to her senses.
Great story, really got me going emotionally. I completely identify with Gillian (the old me) and You, the me of the last five years. Personally, I would have bluntly stated to my friend that you are not ready for change, you just want to talk about it. Bottom line she is not ready to do the work. But then I likely have a more confrontational personality than you, which makes reading your blog more enjoyable. Thanks
Err, make that "so you can live like no one else can tomorrow."
With all due respect, I have a difference of opinion from the author of this piece on both how this issue was approached and how the story was presented. Overall, I found the piece somewhat judgmental and lacking in acknowledgment that different people have different priorities and that that is okay.
I found that I agree most with the essence of Rich Lafferty's comments–making larger changes can often be more effective, simpler, and less painful than making lots of little saving sacrifices. In this case, even if the author had taken the time to explore those and other types of options with Gillian, and even if she'd turned them all down, I still think the judgmental tone could stand to be toned down (To me, the piece reads very holier than thou).
But in this case, at least based on what is written, the author only offered one type of advice and when it wasn't taken, wrote off Gillian's entire potential and desire for sacrificing some things now in order to have a better future.
For some, and I am one of these people, life's little pleasures are very important and are often the things that keep us sane and happy in a difficult world. Having our entertainment (TV), our security (knowing we have a phone in case of an accident or emergency or can reach our spouse when needed), hobbies (plants/gardening), etc. can make a tremendous difference in our quality of life and contentment.
Hobbies, expensive or not, are very important. Life is not all about work and saving. For some, daily comforts, hobbies, and passions for entertainment and recreations are some of what makes life worth living and joyful.
Though some expenses were clearly important to her, Gilliam may have very well considered downsizing her home, her car, and other larger, more expensive purchases. These would likely make more of a differences in her overall spending/saving anyway, and wouldn't interfere with her quality of life.
I don't know Gillian, so perhaps she wouldn't go for those suggestions either, but based simply on what is written in this post, it seems the author decided she simply wants to change her finances without having to give up anything, when in fact he'd only explored one type of change with her and judged her solely on that.
Additionally, she may have been willing to find ways to increase her income so that she wouldn't have to give up the expenditures on things that obviously meant a lot to her. That was not mentioned or considered in the post either.
Like Gillian, I value my hobbies, security/safety, entertainment/recreation, but for years I have lived in the cheapest home I could find, almost always in a much smaller space than most people in my situation and with my salary would have chosen, and have always paid little for housing, car, travel, electronics, and other major expenses.
I have saved in areas where many others might choose not to, or choose not to save as much, and perhaps spent in areas that some areas would be more likely to save in. But since those expenditures added value to my life, the trade off has always been worth it.
Saving on bigger things has allowed me to splurge when it came to some of the things that matter more to me and make a large difference in my daily happiness, such as being able to enjoy my hobbies of cooking, art, reading, etc.–all things that add tremendously to my quality of life, something that cannot be measured with a price tag.
I appreciate your point that we should evaluate our own behavior and make sure we are not standing in our own way and preventing our own financial stability and success, but I also wouldn't be so quick to draw conclusions about others simply because they don't act as you would or as you expect.
Our finances often reflect our priorities and it's important to respect that others may have different priorities, but that doesn't make them any lesser or less legitimate than our own. There are ways to make finances work without having to replicate just one model of spending/saving.
People get used to lifestyle inflation. We all were broke during our college years, but we got by. I try to keep that college mentality (use all your space in your small place, cook for yourself, party at friends homes, walk, dont spend money, work extra jobs).
Lifestyle inflation, worse than real inflation…
I think that people with chronic overspending problems just don't get it in the same way that people without them do. Somewhere, they fundamentally don't understand money – probably they don't understand that its all psychological. I think once you do that and address the underlying reasons for spending more money, you've got a much better chance.
I'm not a fan of budgeting. The best advice in most of the personal finance books I've read is "pay yourself first". I highly doubt that Gillian and her husband are living so close to their means that they have to cut out things like cell phones and cable.
More likely, if she set up an automatic deposit of $200 a month into a savings account, she wouldn't even notice the difference. No need to cancel the maid or itemize everything they're spending money on. If they're spending exactly as much as they earn now, they'll spend exactly as much as they earn then, and have $200 added to their savings. People who are used to spending as much money as they have are not likely to worry about whether they have $50 in their budget for shrubs. They are likely to know whether they have $50, period. If they start out "having" $200 less at the start of the month, their spending will adjust.
People are so funny. I was in a similar situation last month. I was out on a smoke break with my coworker MammaBear, and she was talking about how her expenses were just plain more than her salary, and she asked me if I had any suggestions. I suggested she cancel the cable (she has an 80% chance of having it never turned off where she lives), cancel the netflix account, and upgrade the expensive dialup connection to a slightly cheaper DSL account that can be used to creatively supplement what she lost. "oh, i'm not sure i wanna make that change," she said, "but they're good ideas. I'll think about it."
Wouldn't you know, 3 weeks later, she somehow reinterpreted my advice to mean "upgrade your cable and get cable internet". So, now instead of knocking off $90 from her monthly budget, she's paying an additional $80. People are amazing sometimes, let me tell you.
As far as not giving up the cell phone, that I can understand. My cell phone is how I communicate. If it weren't for the fact that I can't get reasonable DSL bandwidth without also paying for a landline, my cell phone would be my ONLY phone.
Ugh…people who think this way make me crazy. It's just common sense *money-in* and *money-out*. If they're equal, there's nothing left to save.
Another favorite is a friend of mine who never balanced her checking account, and she would get really annoyed when someone would cash a check after a month or so because she assumed that the cash in the account was the amount of money she had to spend. There would be an OD on the account, and she felt the person who cashed the check was to blame!!
Great, if aggravating post. I'd avoid talking to her about money if I were you. It's just going to hurt.
@Aleks – Paying yourself first does not work if you're in debt and spending more than you make. Earning 5% on $200 savings/month will get you nowhere fast if you're paying 12%+ on a revolving credit card balance and $30,000 in car notes.
See I don't mind cutting out things and being frugal..but it drives my husband nuts…i cant get through to him how important it is that we stop being broke…one day he'll say he agrees with ne…then the next he throws a fit because i tell him we dont have money for a video game or a vacation.
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This is a great post. I've been trying to talk to my parents about how they can save money. They have no savings, yet make over $100k/yr.
They are paying nearly $200/month for a cable/internet/landline package which I think is outrageous when you are barely cutting it month to month, but my dad refuses to get rid of his DVR (which costs extra) and cut back to basic cable because of the ONE channel he wants that is in the upgraded package.
I agree with m Look at the big picture not the little stuff.
Cut your overhead ( house, car) that is usually the killers of the middle class
"Paying yourself first does not work if you're in debt and spending more than you make. Earning 5% on $200 savings/month will get you nowhere fast if you're paying 12%+ on a revolving credit card balance and $30,000 in car notes."
Obviously if she's in debt, the $200 should go on the debt rather than into savings. But the point is to take it off the top rather than trying to force a non-budgeter to budget so there's something left at the end of the month.
Oh my, I have someone in my life who's like this! They are forever complaining about how broke they are and then will turn around and tell me how they're going to this concert, or to the fair, or buying this or that at the beauty supply place. On payday they complain about how they need more money to survive, that if their room mate moves out they're "screwed," and oh, by the way do you want to go out for lunch today to the expensive little eatery down the road? It drives me nuts! I lent some financial books to them, then asked for them back when it was obvious they weren't going to read any of them. They're one of those people who always has a reason why they cannot do what anyone advises, be is someone they personally know or someone who's written a book. They even told me one time that Dave Ramsey would never work for them because they were behind on everything and that his program was for people who just wanted to get out of debt. Now, does that make sense?


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1. Minnesota Duluth (No change in rankings) – UMD lost for the first time since the second weekend of the year on Saturday, but that isn't enough to bump the Bulldogs down in the rankings. UMD will get back to streaking in the next couple weekends. Last week: Split @ Nebraska-Omaha (6-2, 1-3). This week: vs. Alabama-Huntsville.
2. Minnesota (No change) – After losing in heart-breaking fashion on Friday, the Gophers responded well with a blowout win against North Dakota the next night. Nick Bjugstad and Kent Patterson played well, but the best sign from Saturday was the secondary scoring that put Minnesota over the hump. Last week: Split @ North Dakota (1-2, 6-2). This week: vs. Colorado College.
3. North Dakota (No change) – UND didn't exactly capitalize on its chances this weekend, but they found a way to win on Friday in a close game. Saturday night was full of poor passing, terrible puck control and shaky goaltending. Execution must be better for this team to be successful, because the chances are there. Last week: Split vs. Minnesota (2-1, 2-6). This week: @ St. Cloud State.
4. Nebraska-Omaha (No change) – The Mavericks were streak-busters this weekend, thanks mostly to some rock-solid goalie play in the series finale. The UNO first line is carrying this team, but that just isn't going to cut it in the playoffs. The guys not named Terry Broadhurst and Matt White must find the back of the net. Last week: Split vs. Minnesota Duluth (2-6, 3-1). This week: @ Minnesota State.
5. Denver (No change) – A sweep at home is a good step in the right direction. Drew Shore and Jason Zucker went absolutely bonkers this weekend, and, if those two keep the pedal to the floor, watch out. Last week: Sweep vs. Bemidji State (6-3, 3-2). This week: Off.
6. Colorado College (Up 1 spot) – Coming back late in Saturday's game was impressive, but the Tigers managed to let the game slip away in overtime. Again, consistency is such a problem with this team right now. CC must bring better efforts to the rink each night. Last week: Split vs. St. Cloud State (3-1, 4-5). This week: @ Minnesota.
7. St. Cloud State (Up 2 spots) – A resilient win on Saturday night gives the Huskies another win against a good team, and it makes one think that this team isn't as bad as its record would indicate. Points every weekend is what SCSU needs, and a split on the road definitely isn't the worst thing in the world. Last week: Split @ Colorado College (1-3, 5-4). This week: vs. North Dakota.
8. Bemidji State (Down 2 spots) – The high-powered attacks of the conference's better teams are proving time and again to be too much for the Beavers. In Denver, BSU showed us once more how much it struggles in situations where the Bemidji systems don't fit the mold of the contests. Last week: Swept @ Denver (3-6, 2-3). This week: Off.
9. Wisconsin (Down 1 spot) – After its first win on the road this season, Wisconsin went out on Saturday and showed everyone why it's not good away from Kohl Center – UW is young and has a serious shortage of depth. That will happen when a team loses pretty much every good player to the pros on a yearly basis. Last week: Split @ Minnesota State (4-0, 0-3). This week: vs. Alaska-Anchorage.
10. Michigan Tech (No change) – A giant sweep at home should get the Huskies refocused on the attainable goal of a home-ice playoff series. The focus will be needed, too, as MTU plays one of the toughest remaining schedules in the league. Last week: Sweep vs. Alaska-Anchorage (6-2, 6-4). This week: vs. Northern Michigan (Saturday only).
11. Minnesota State (Up 1 spot) – MSU won't jump into the top-half of the league, but it does have some very winnable games coming up in the next month. If they don't want to travel to Duluth or Minneapolis in the playoffs, the Mavericks better take advantage. Last week: Split vs. Wisconsin (0-4, 3-0). This week: vs. Nebraska-Omaha.
12. Alaska-Anchorage (Down 1 spot) – After this weekend's trip to Madison, the Seawolves get to play all but one of their remaining series in Alaska. Unfortunately, UAA only has one win up there in its last six tries. Last week: Swept @ Michigan Tech (2-6, 4-6). This week: @ Wisconsin.
1. Minnesota Duluth – (11-3-2 WCHA, 15-4-3) The Bulldogs split with the UNO Mavericks (6-2 W, 3-1 L) in Omaha, Nebraska. The Bulldogs return home to play the University of Alabama Huntsville Chargers.
2. Minnesota – (12-4-0 WCHA, 16-8-1) Minnesota split with North Dakota (1-2 L, W 6-2 W). This weekend the Gophers entertain the Colorado College Tigers at Mariucci Arena. Minnesota is 7-7-1 in their last 15 games.
3. Denver – (8-5-3 WCHA, 13-8-3). This past weekend the Pioneers swept the Bemidji State Beavers (6-3 W, 3-2 W) in Denver Colorado. This weekend the Pioneers are off.
4. Colorado College – (13-8-1 WCHA, 10-6-0) The Tigers split their weekend series with the Saint Cloud State Huskies (3-1 W, 3-4 O.T. L). This weekend the Tigers travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota to play the Gophers.
5. Nebraska-Omaha – (8-5-3 WCHA, 11-9-4) The Mavericks split with top ranked Minnesota Duluth this past weekend in Omaha, Nebraska (2-6 L, 3-1 W). The Mavericks will travel to play the Purple Mavericks of Minnesota State University Minnesota.
6. North Dakota – (8-8-0, 12-9-2) The University of North Dakota split with Minnesota this past weekend (2-1 W, 6-2 L). This weekend, North Dakota travels to Saint Cloud to play their rival the SCSU Huskies. The University of North Dakota has been hit by the Injury Ninja and the following players are "currently out" of the line up for UND; Rocco Grimaldi (knee), Derek Forbort (unknown), Brendan O'Donnell (shoulder) and Derek Rodwell (shoulder, season ending).
7. Michigan Tech – (8-7-1 WCHA, 11-11-1) The Michigan Tech Huskies swept the University of Anchorage Alaska Seawolves (6-2, 6-4) in Houghton, Michigan. This weekend the Michigan Tec Huskies entertain their cross state rivals from Northern Michigan.
8. St. Cloud State – (6-7-3 WCHA, 9-11-4) The Huskies split their weekend series with the Colorado College Tigers (1-3 L, 4-3 O.T. W). The Huskies entertain the North Dakota this weekend at the National Hockey Center.
9. Wisconsin – (5-9-2 WCHA, 10-10-2) The Wisconsin Badgers have an impressive 9-4-1 record at home and after splitting with Minnesota State Mankato on the road this past weekend, the Badgers now have an unimpressive 1-6-1 record away from the Kohl Center. With the weekend split in Mankato, the Badgers have never swept the Minnesota State Mavericks in Mankato. This weekend the Badgers entertain the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves.
10. Bemidji State – (5-9-2 WCHA, 11-11-2) The Beavers were swept by Denver University in Denver (3-6 L, 2-3 L). The Beavers are off this weekend.
11. Alaska-Anchorage – (3-12-1 WCHA, 6-12-2) The Seawolves were swept by the Michigan Tech Huskies (2-6 L, 4-6 L) in Houghton Michigan this past weekend. This weekend the Seawolves travel to Madison, Wisconsin to play the Badgers.
12. Minnesota State – (3-12-1 WCHA, 7-16-1) The Minnesota State Mavericks split their series with the Wisconsin Badgers (0-4 L, 3-0 W). With the win the Mavericks broke a 10 game winless streak in WCHA play, dating back to November 11th, 2011. Extending a streak; after this weekend's split against the Badgers, the Mavericks have never been swept by Wisconsin Badgers in Mankato, Minnesota. This weekend the Mavericks entertain the Red Mavericks from Nebraska Omaha at the Verizon Wireless Center.


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The city council will impose the latest version of the proposal in the coming months after a hefty eight month debate on the subject over several council meetings and a town hall.
The meeting in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1 Plaza, Patterson, was attended by approximately 20 members of the public including more than a dozen teens.
Gabriel Chadwick, an eighth-grader at Creekside Middle School, spoke out against smoking in city parks and other public places.
"There might be people out there that don't care a lot about others' opinions," he said. "But there are a lot of kids that go to parks that want to be healthy. They don't go there because people are smoking."
As a result of public outcry, staff will fashion a new ordinance that would create designated smoking areas in the parking lots of certain facilities, keeping parks free from tobacco use. The new ordinance also encourages members of the public to follow the rules rather than offer fines, which has been deemed nearly unenforceable by city council members in previous public discussions of the issue.
An originally proposed ban would've extended to all bike and hiking paths, as well as outdoor parks and recreational areas, according to a draft of the ordinance. Violators would face fines up to $1,000.
Though officials have said that there won't be "smoking police," first time offenders would've expected to pay a $100 fine. Subsequent fines of $250 to $1,000 would have applied for repeat offenders. City officials agreed with the sentiment of critics, however, stating they would not be able to enforce the measure.
"You have to be careful not to get government too big," Councilwoman Deborah Novelli said at the Town Hall. "There are ways to influence things."
City resident Mike Anderson said the city didn't have the manpower to police smokers but needed to find a way to discourage it without infringing on others rights.
City resident Mary Clemmer, an outspoken critic of the ban, applauded the idea of proposing designated areas for smoking.
"I'm delighted to hear designated areas are being proposed," she said. "It gives everyone an opportunity to work together in harmony."
The City Council shelved an ordinance to ban tobacco use in parks at the regular Patterson City Council meeting Sept. 2, reversing course on a 3-1 vote two weeks prior, in favor of holding a workshop to work out the issue later.
The measure died because it was not brought up for a vote on the second reading after citizens raised concerns regarding the possible infringement of smoker's rights.
After holding a town hall meeting to discuss a smoking ordinance that would ban tobacco use in parks with members of the public Dec. 9, the City Council decided to postpone a vote on the measure and schedule another town hall to gather more input from the public on Feb. 26.
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"This is completely out of character for the man you knew who always wore a smile." Christopher Dorner indicated in his manifesto that on the inside he was very different from the smiling face we've seen in so many photos. Dr. Park Dietz has witnessed dichotomies like this for decades. He's a Forensic Psychiatrist who has evaluated countless high-profile killers.
Among them: The Unibomber, Jeffery Dahmer, the D.C. Snipers and Jared Loughner, the man convicted of killing six, and wounding 12 while trying to assassinate Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in a 2011 Tucson rampage.
Dr. Dietz has been studying the criminal mind since the 1970's. He says this appears to be "a classic case of workplace violence", but that Dorner's level of intelligence and his weapons training make him an extremely formidable adversary for law enforcement. Dietz says the manifesto indicates both feelings of persecution along with a sense of grandiosity, and that often these feelings go hand in hand. It is likely, says Dietz, that Dorner's feelings of grandiosity lead him to believe he can outsmart the law enforcement agencies now on a massive manhunt in an effort to apprehend him.
Why might he have taken action? Dietz believes Dorner felt his "good name was besmirched" when he was fired by the LAPD. In people with a high level of narcissism, perceived insults can cause deep wounds that may never fully heal. Dr. Dietz says among the murderers he's evaluated there's a striking level of "grudge holding" and "injustice collecting". Dorner's manifesto indicates he's not only collecting the injustices he suffered personally, but also historical injustices including the Rodney King beating. By taking on historical injustices as his own, Dorner can justify whatever action he deems necessary to avenge them.
Killing a loved one of a target is extremely rare, says Dr. Dietz, who adds that when it happens, "it indicates a desire to cause extreme pain". If, as alleged, Dorner killed Monica Quan, the daughter of former LAPD Captain Randal Quan, it's likely because Dorner felt the pain he suffered when he lost his job was no less significant than the pain of losing a child.
Dr. Dietz would welcome the opportunity to talk to Dorner and evaluate him. He believes that Dorner might respond and cooperate with an investigation if he were addressed with the level of respect he feels he deserves.
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82 reviews since June 2, 2014
- Food4.2Service3.9
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great for outdoor dining (32)fit for foodies (32)good for groups (26)great for lunch (14)vibrant bar scene (14)hot spot (13)special occasion (12)scenic view (11)late-night find (9)romantic (7)neighborhood gem (4)great for brunch (3)kid-friendly (3)notable wine list (2)Show More
- Absolutely loved it!RedheadsrockDined on 9/24/2014Fabulous food! Fantastic atmosphere! Personable and friendly, very helpful staff! Can't wait to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fishloverDined on 9/21/2014This is a great place for a meal before theater, symphony, or opera.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 9/20/2014Still one of the best sushi restaurants in Houston. Food can be a little slow coming out when they get slammed on weekend nights with everyone needing to get to a theatre performance. They had 7 sushi chefs working, so I can't fault them for being understaffed. But the sushi is definitely worth waiting for and we still made it to our performance with plenty of time to spare.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Strange timingMuncherDined on 9/6/2014We have eaten at Blue Fish often and really like the food. However, the timing of serving our items the last two times has been strange. One time, we got the tempura vegetables right away then had a wait for the salad and Ahi Tower (my very favorite thing). This time we got the Ahi Tower right away. I was waiting for my husband to get his tacos before I started. We waited a long time. The tempura vegetables came after we finished our two other items. We got sweet potatoes instead of mushrooms. We were to the point of having them remove the vegetables from our bill as we had to be at the ballet at 7:30 when they finally arrived. We arrived at 6:00. We had mentioned the tempura to our waiter twice.Special Features:
- Fun!GlobalsurfVIPDined on 9/6/2014My family had a great dinner before a Dynamo's game. The food was first rate and the bill was reasonable. We will be back!
- Great sushi, great servicegrosa001Dined on 9/6/2014Tried this place for the first time... the sushi was awesome, especially the "Sundae Roll!" It's a must-try if you go there. We also had a caterpillar roll and the Hawaiian roll, which were both good as well. Our waitress was excellent and provided near-perfect service. Food was out in good time, and the waitress was very friendly and offered great advice for our first visit to the restaurant. Would give it a 10 out of 10.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Downtown-Theater District GemAmateurFoodCriticVIPDined on 9/5/2014Before a concert at Bayou Place, Jones Hall or any of the amazing venues downtown we often go to Blue Fish for dinner before or after. Great place!Special Features:
- Covenient for TheaterCWandMrsCWVIPDined on 9/4/2014My wife and I have been to Blue Fish several times, but this maybe the last. It is convenient for the theater. Sushi is not special, particularly the limited uncooked fish selection. The cooked sushi is too texas-ified, too much sauce.
- Good sushiAlizooDined on 8/29/2014Our first visit to Blue Fish and we were surprised at how good the sushi was. I had grilled salmon with veggies and rice, it was a little greasy and an enormous portion. We finished off with my favority Japanese dessert, mochi, but I was horrified to find them quartered and with cream squirted all over them! The staff very kindly replaced them with un-messed about mochi. They were not bad, the greeen tea ones seemed a bit stale but the vanilla one was lovely.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- music4uVIPDined on 8/28/2014Great food and location to Jones Hall and Wortham where we frequent. We will be back!Special Features:
- Fun and good food too!!KMHoustonDined on 8/21/2014Picked this restaurant because of close proximity to Wortham for a girls nite to the theater. Location was perfect, food was great with some interesting twists on sushi. Loved the ahi tacos!! Service was great, drinks a little pricey, especially the wine. But, it's a downtown prime location, what did I expect. I will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pre-show dinner for 6TexmexerDined on 8/16/2014The online reservation was quick and easy, BF called us to confirm the day of, and we were seated promptly. The service was great. We had no problem getting to our show on time. The sushi was fresh and very tasty, and all the food was also very visually appealing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Theater dinnerLuncheonVIPDined on 8/15/2014We picked Blue Fish for our dinner choice since it was across the street from the Wortham Theater and we had tickets to a show. So glad we had reservations since there was only one available table. We sampled a variety of items and shared among the 4 of us. My Pinot Noir (house wine) was not good (bottle must have been opened on a prior day) but they had no problem switching it to a Cabernet glass that was wonderful. The various rolls were wonderful and Ahi tuna salad was great! Will definitely be back!!Special Features:
- brianDined on 8/12/2014The waiter meant well, but was a little too passionate about the food and our dining experience. He also tried to mix up our tuna stack, which took about 5 minutes and was mostly unsuccessful. The food was ok, but not great. It came out way too fast and wasn't paced at all. Even when we ran out of room on the table they just kept bringing more plates. Also, having to pay $9 to have my car parked in a waiting zone in front of the restaurant is absurd. When I left, the valet handed me the keys and pointed to where my car was. I know everyone hates the valet nonsense in Houston, but this was by far the worst I've had to deal with in 5 years here.Special Features:
- Great place to go for good food.bluefishmainreveiwDined on 8/3/2014Really my family, friends, and I really enjoyed ourselves. The only complaint I have is that we felt really rushed as if they wanted us to hurry up n go. When im out enjoying food n friends I like to take my time was not in a hurry to leave. That was the only turn off.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- incomprehensibly slowfoodieVIPDined on 7/29/2014arrived at 7:40pm to make the 9:00pm show next door - ordered 1 roll and 2 orders of sashimi - took over an hour and was lied to by the server multiple times assuring it was "being rolled" - the worst service in the city without question.
- if you like waiting...NYCHOUDined on 7/29/2014We arrived for our reservation and were seated promptly, drink and food order placed timely, drinks/appetizers came out in a timely manner, then all things came to a halt. The hostess came to our table to advises us that the kitchen was backed up and asked us to reconsider our roll order (original order: sushi, sashimi, and one roll). We complied, and ordered more sashimi. Our 2 piece sushi came out and then we waited. 30-40 minutes later I notice the people seated around us, who arrived after us, were enjoying their rolls, and yet we still had not received our sashimi? Just as we decided to give up and pay for our drinks/apps our order arrived. we ate fast paid the bill and missed the opening act at Bayou Center.Special Features:
- Great sushiOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/25/2014Got there early, service was good, great food. Was a little noisy as it filled up, but otherwise it was a great experience.Special Features:
- Good food; late openingAnnyDined on 7/19/2014Great option if you go to the symphony or some other event downtown, walking distance and late opening. Food is good, no extraordinary but good. Service good alsoSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Blue FishXtinaDined on 7/19/2014We were promptly seated and our food came fast. My dining companions really enjoyed the Ahi Tower, Mega Lobster and Sundae sushi. The Kobe potsticker was ok. I was expecting small chunks of meat, not ground meat. Our waiter was attentive and helpful when ordering.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is solid, ambience so soAWGoodDined on 7/3/2014The sushi is very good, the drink selection is very good, but we were looking for something a little more exciting. In their defense it was a the night before Independence Day so I'm not sure it was an accurate reflection. I much prefer the Washington Ave. location though.Special Features:
- Love bluefishLisaVIPDined on 6/27/2014This was my first time at this Blue Fish location. I've always loved the washington location and my finance and I thought we'd give this one a try. Food is the same but the atmosphere is completely different. We dined outside. It was a nice evening and it's cool being in the middle of downtown. The age group here was mostly 30's +. The washington location is a younger crowd and busier. The menus are actually nicer here. Thick and laminated compared to just paper at the washington location. Because it wasn't as busy, we got much more personal attention. Also, free parking after 6!!! Washington makes you valet since parking is limited. Will definitely be back!Special Features:
- Very tasty mealDL27VIPDined on 6/27/2014The service wasn't as good as the food, but I think it had more to do with the lack of servers working. We went later than normal dinner hours and I think they were short staffed. The food was delicious!Special Features:
- FrreeesssshhhhhrunningismyprozacDined on 6/23/2014Ordered the fish trio, snapper, salmon and tuna and was really surprised at how fresh the fish tasted. Paired with a fabulous gin and tonic the diner was amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Experienced StaffNicinhoustonDined on 6/23/2014We had a very polite, friendly and helpful waiter who served and adviced us with the right drinks, delicious appetizer and delicious food. We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurant before playLuv2exploreDined on 6/14/2014We always choose this restaurant before going to a play or the symphony because they take reservations and make sure they work within your timeframe.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Close to theater districtOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/14/2014Right across the street from Wortham Center/ Brown Theater.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too busy for specific orderKelstiniDined on 6/13/2014My review may seem a bit harsh but it drives me nuts when I order something a specific way and it comes out wrong. I am picky about my spicy salmon roll - I don't like it chopped to the point of seeming pre-chewed. I asked the waitress if it could be made this way and she told me that they might be too busy for special requests. I'm sorry - what?!? That doesn't even make sense. Sushi is raw for crying out loud! Also, my friend and I ordered mochi and attempted to cancel this order because it took so long for the waitress to bring a frozen dessert to the table. By the time it got to us it was half melted. Don't expect good service or any special treatment if you go.Special Features:
- Great as usualdinerDined on 6/13/2014We dine at Blue Fish when we have a ballet not because it is so convent but because it is also an excellent restaurant. The variety of eating options from small plate to full meal is excellent. It was great as usual.Special Features:
- aggie82Dined on 6/8/2014The food was great and the service was excellent. We would dine there anytime!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for pre- theaterFoodieVIPDined on 6/7/2014It has been awhile since we ate here. We tried it for a quick meal before the ballet and were impressed by the taste and quality of the food. It was quickly serves as we asked and tasty. We will be going back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor serviceRickcVIPDined on 6/7/2014While everyone was willing to work with our glutton free requirements, our meals were served very inconsistently. We were a table of 4, 2 people received their meals them 10 minutes later another person was served then another 15 minutes went by before the 4th person was served. Since our family always waits to eat until everyone is served, most of the meals were cold by the time we stayed to eat. The food was ok, nothing great.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 6/6/2014The best traditional sushi restaurant in Houston. Sushi is always fresh, and the variety is outstanding. The service is attentive but not annoying.Special Features:
- Nothing to rave aboutSAPDADined on 6/3/2014This is simply another chain restaurant, but with a "Japanese" menu. The food is not bad but nothing exceptional. The focus is mainly on alcoholic beverages. The one advantage is that it is one of the very few places where you can park your car nearby and get a reasonably decent meal before going to the symphony, ballet or theater.
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- good pre-theater selectionjfltcDined on 6/1/2014At our June 1 visit, both food and service were excellent. This is usually a good pre-theater choice.
- Very UnderwhelmingTannerVIPDined on 5/30/2014The rolls we ordered were good. No complaints there. Ordered calamari as an appetizer and got it AFTER the rolls and sashimi came out. Waiter seemed like he was out of it and I had to repeat each order back to him so he was sure to get it right. All in all, felt that the dinner was a little overpriced and the service was lacking. Also, valet was terrible and still cost $9 without tip. I ended up spending about $120 for dinner for two (two top shelf gin drinks, sushi rolls, appetizer and sashimi) + parking. I don't necessarily think that that is extremely overpriced but there are def. other places in town that are leagues better than this place. Blue Fish is very tourist-y and not that great. Hell at least I got 1,000 points for going.Special Features:
- Fun, healthy and convenientAmateurFoodCriticVIPDined on 5/30/2014We've been here several times and have never been less than exceptionally pleased.Special Features:
- OutofTowner43Dined on 5/30/2014Wonderful sushi. Great service! I don't get downtown often, but will try to come here again soon.Special Features:
- TASTY & FRESHHeightsFoodieGuyVIPDined on 5/28/2014Some of my Favorite Rolls and bites! Definitely try The Ahi Tuna Tower, and The Pinata Roll....For a Special Treat...THE MEGA LOBSTER ROLL is quite decadent!Special Features:
- Nice dinnerTrynewthingsDined on 5/28/2014It is a nice place to eat out downtown in the theater district, food was good although I was not impressed. Friendly service, you might have some issues with flies if you sit outside in the summer.Special Features:


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Girls does it matter how pretty your guy's penis is? I am not talking size. I am talking about the overall look?
I just want to know if this is something that affect how a girl feels about her bf's penis.
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Umm... I've seen some unappealing looking penises over the internet, but my boyfriend has a very nice looking cock. If it looked weird I'd be a little taken back, but it's still going to feel good and I'll develop a love relationship with it based on the pleasure it gives me.. Lol.. Looks don't change the feeling after all!
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What Girls Said 21
As long as it is a clean penis and I can get it in my mouth and vagina it is fine. Any that fits that critera is a pretty penis.
Yeah, it matters a little. It's not like I'd break up over it, but I really like that my boyfriend's penis looks absolutely perfect when I turn him on. There's a good feeling in trying to be sexy for your guy and then seeing this beautiful, big-headed **** all hard and pulsing in response.
YES! crooked ones are the worst!
Your loss then
Sorry Subotai...just my preference
Not really, as long as it does a good jop lol.
i think a pretty penis is gunna get ore acin then a gross lookin one. my friend has the most gorgeous penisever.
actually yes. now that I'm comofortable with my sexuality. I find a nice shaped head to be very exciting..even more than size.
Circumsized or not?
uh. no. penis' tend to be ugly. I don't think they're SUPPOSED to be pretty. they're just supposed to be tools, you know? I'm not gonna baby talk a penis, I'm just going to go to town with it.
i like men to shave...men don't like a hairy puss so why should women have to deal with hair on their guy
Um its kind of disturbing to see an ugly penis, so maybe trim or shaving would'nt hurt if the guy had an ugly Cockk
No as long as it doesn't have bumps or like puss coming out of it it don't matter how it looks I'm really not sure are you talking about if it is curved or discolored wat?
Yes if they have shaved and smell free dick then it makes me more horny
my husband's penis I think is gorgeous! he thinks he is too small, about 6 and a half inches, I think he is crazy. what I love is that it is quite thick and it has a very large ridge which to me, adds tons of stimulation. I think a lot of guys don't think theirs is attractive enough, just like a lot of girls don't like the way their genitals look. some people tend to compare themselves to the porn stars, forgetting that most porn stars have been screened for their looks all around especially down there! face it they are models having sex! even "ron" J as big as he is has a certain appeal to him because of his attractive parts-pretty eyes and the other thing! look, as long as you have confidence in yourself (confidence is sexy) and know that you are capable of being special to yourself and to someone you care about, looks are really only skin deep.
I really get off on the pretty penises but if I'm with a really great guy and find out his d*** is ugly then I don't let it bother me.
What does a "pretty" penis look like?
For having sex, I don't really care what a penis looks like or how big it is. But for sheer aesthetics I really like the "look" of a larger one that is circumcised. Not too "veiny" but with some nice contours and texture. I really like a nice large and well defined head of the penis. And it has to be shaved and smooth (at least on the business parts). This is all just my preference for what I consider a "pretty" c-ck. I am not actually picky about any of that. I choose the person not the body.
Well, haven't seen an "ugly" one to begin with so short of someone having a severe deformity, I cannot imagine this being an issue. Girls are much more in to a guys looks and attitude than his Johnson.
I dislike lots of foreskin, that covers the head even when hard. It sort of disgusts me. Other than that, a penis is a penis. Unless it's like horribly freakish, it's okay :)
My bf's looks nice. His is the only one I've seen so I guess as long as it's normal colored and not all jacked up its fine. (I like uncircumcised rather then circumcised)
I used to think all penised where ugly and that's y I stayed a virgin for so long b-cuz I saw one on tv and just thought they all looked like that. but then finally after a couple of years with the same guy I started to like the way they looked and now I love them never saw an ugly one since just think they are all hot! I have never seen an uncircumsized one yet but have heard about them. So as long as the guy kept it clean I wouldn't have no problem. I just love penises as long as they are clean. I think the ones that curve are cute and they really feel much better than straight ones. so pretty much I think a penis is a penis as long as your clean I don't think ur Girlfriend will care!
it doesn't have anything to do with how a penis looks like, it's the guy I'm with that matters.so if I love the guy, no matter how his d**k looks like it would be the most beautiful male parts I have ever seen in my entire life.
I suppose to a certain extent it matters. I mean if you already loved a man before you had sexual relations with him, then it would probably be easier to love his ugly wiener haha, but if you're just getting to know someone and you start fooling around, an ugly penis might be something to keep me away. I suppose it really depends on your man. I have a wonderful man with a normal looking penis, so it's great!
of course! You wouldn't want something ugly going inside of you, would you? lol!
honestly, I think penises look gross...i mean, I'm not a lesbian, I have boyfriend ( I'm a virgin, he's not and I never seen his penis be4) I saw other penis on the internet, one's some boy's sent me in text and email ( perverts) , and I never really like how they look. But, I hope my boyfriend is somewhat good looking, but even if its not, I'll still love him lol
What Guys Said 3
Penises can be pretty?
Like a fine sculpture. Hell yes, they can be pretty! They can be not so pretty too, but a well proportioned, erect penis that is shaped oh so fine is a sight to behold.
I think you are fond of ice cream?More than size and shape concentrate on penetration
Ice cream penetration...?
whats the difference? this is an honest question do you girls mean like uncircumcised or...?


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The Obama campaign began identifying and building relationships with their target voters very early on in the process … way before 2012. And Obama's new "non-partisan" non-profit, Organizing for Action, is designed to leverage those relationships for Democrats in future elections.
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Whether you're clicking into a pair of skis for the first time or you're just looking to brush up your skills, The Learning Center focuses on adult learning and includes private skiing and riding lessons as well as private family clinics, three- and five-day ski and ride programs, Telemark lessons, and programs for beginners. If this isn't your first rodeo, check out the Big Mountain Center. This elite mountain education facility offers avalanche training, snow safety instruction and guiding as well as experiential education for the untracked part of the mountain.
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Like its namesake Kicking Horse is renowned for delivering quite the punch to even the most seasoned skiers and snowboarders, and with 60 percent of the terrain designated as black and double black, you can understand why. Some would venture to say that some of the single blacks would be double blacks elsewhere. Despite its repute, Kicking Horse has plenty of terrain for beginners, plus the Learning Center provides the perfect setting for learning to ski. And if you learn to ski at Kicking Horse, you'll surely be a skier for life.
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- Most everything... I just don't really care for Blue Grass or some of the R&B... Mainly Country and Rock I suppose.
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Police Link, Great FriendSummary: My adoptive sister! One of the sweetest women I know. She's a loyal and proud LE supporter like me. I'm so glad she is here. She lightens me up when I"m feeling down. She's a blessing in my life. Love ya Michelle!
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Cory Zebell
CMW & Assoc/ Army Substance Abuse Program, Drug Demand Risk Reduction CoordinatorSummary: One of the nicest and greatest people I have been fortunate to ever have met. A truly wonderful and beautiful friend inside and out. Fortunate to have in my life even if a friend from afar.
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about 1 year ago
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Just surfing by and thought I would drop in to say HI. Even though I missed hump day, the weekend is upon us again. Have a great one. Be safe. Carl
Meet you there! :)
I'm missing you! Where ya at?
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Have a great day.
about 1 year ago
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Hello my Friend I hope this note finds you and your loved ones well. The weather in the northeast is turning cooler. The leaves will soon turn into the most beautiful shades of red and yellow. I believe fall to be my favorite season of all.
How I miss my family in Norway , and the coast. Sometimes it feels like my throat closes. And my heart threatens to break. Thank God, I have my daughter, which helps me with the rare but searingly painful moments.
Wow, She just started her Junior year in Highschool and works her first Job. How did this happen?
Time flies, I remember her birth just like it was yesterday.
Have a safe Labor Day
about 1 year ago
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Have a safe and peaceful Labor Day weekend.
Have a Safe and Great Labor Day Weekend. :-)
about 1 year ago
about 1 year ago
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Michelle, I have more to put up of the puppies. Maybe I'll get that done today. Miss you, Love you!!
about 1 year ago
43358 Comments
Dropping by to wish you a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.
I see you...lol :-)
about 1 year ago
Hi Michelle, how are you? Hot here, but sure beats below weather so not complaining! LOL! Take care and have a great week my friend, be safe!
about 1 year ago
about 1 year ago
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Heartburn, huh ?? Solution to the problem: Vanilla milkshake with extra ice cubes in the making. Vanilla and milk soothes the stomach and the colder temp from the ice cubes helps, too. Hope you feel better soon, kiddo !!! Bob