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Woman Finds Out Her Car Is Repeatedly Being Stolen - So She Leaves the Thieves This Snarky Note in the Glovebox
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Woman Finds Out Her Car Is Repeatedly Being Stolen - So She Leaves the Thieves This Snarky Note in the Glovebox

*Featured image contains photo by Umut SarıalanPicture waking up to déjà vu, your car gone again! Now, for most, this is a hypothetical horror, but for a woman in Portland, Oregon, it's a frustrating reality.The Note One Woman Left in Her Car for the ThievesPhoto by Sam LionMeet "mfiasco," the proud yet weary owner of a 1995 Honda Civic. Her car seems to be a magnet for local thieves, almost like it has a revolving door just for burglars. When asked about the situation, she shrugs it off, stating her first line of defense is never leaving anything valuable in the car. Her coping mechanism? “…as long as it isn’t impounded, I just shake my fist at the sky and then go about my day.”Acceptance, however, doesn't mean she's ready to play the victim. Locking the car proved useless, so she came up with a quirky and ingenious solution — a glovebox note.This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill “please don’t steal my car” note. It was a witty guide for the thief, complete with do’s and don’ts. The note started with a humorous acknowledgment, “Hello! If you’re reading this, you are probably stealing my car.”The tone shifts from potential niceties to a candid admission of financial struggles, “I would love to afford a car that doesn’t get stolen and burglarized all the time, but I’m broke and this is what I’m stuck with. So, you got me. Again. You’re not going to get into trouble for stealing my car.”How One Woman’s Out of the Box Thinking WorkedBut she didn’t just stop there; there was a plea and a favor, “One quick favor: please do not leave my car somewhere it will get towed. If I have to deal with one more impound lot holding my stolen crappy Honda for ransom, I am going to lose my mind.”The note wrapped up with a win-win proposition for both parties, “Please just leave my old piece of crap car in a neighborhood or something. There’s a note in this envelope; just stick it on the dash or under the wiper. A passerby will see it eventually and call me and then I can come get my car. No cops, no questions asked; I’m not even mad at you.”So, did this approach work? According to mfiasco, it did! In a triumphant update, she shared, “I left a snarky note in the glovebox of my Honda the last time it was stolen. Just recovered the car from the most recent theft. They read my letter and I think it worked; they ditched it in front of a house this time (YAY).”It's a quirky tale of resilience and wit in the face of an exasperating situation. As readers, it leaves us not just chuckling but also pondering the unexpected effectiveness of creativity in problem-solving.More from Goalcast:Man Who Was Born Addicted to Drugs Works at a Car Dealership – One Day, a Random Family Walks Out With More Than Just a CarStruggling Man Pulls a Cart of Stray Dogs – Curious Woman Passing By Finds Out the Reason WhyCareless Driver Doesn’t Care About Blocking Handicapped Woman’s Parking Spot – This Conflict Drives Her to Action

40 Funny and Inspirational Quotes from Kanye West
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40 Funny and Inspirational Quotes from Kanye West

Kanye West is an American rapper, music producer and fashion designer. With 21 Grammys, Kanye is one of the top Grammy winners in history.After graduating from Polaris High School, West attended Chicago State University for one year. He eventually dropped out of college to pursue a career in music -- this act inspired the title of his first solo album.He began by producing for local artists, but got his big break after he moved to New York and collaborated with Jay-Z. From there, Kanye went on to produce for many other famous artists such as Mos Def, Ludacris, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé. However, he didn’t want to remain a backroom player. He wanted fame and success -- he wanted stardom.Kanye wasn’t initially taken seriously as a rapper, but his ambition and confidence helped him make his dreams come true. Therefore, his first album College Dropout was a massive success.While his name is often surrounded in controversy, West continues to be one of the most successful rappers of the 21st century.Here are 40 Kayne West Quotes about Life, Love and from his Famous SongsKanye West quotes about loveThe more they talk about our love, the more they make it obvious.On a bathroom wall I wrote: 'I'd rather argue with you than to be with someone else' I bet no one knew, I got no one new. I know I said I'm through, but got love for you.I would find you in any lifetime.Never was much of a romantic, I could never take the intimacy. And I know I did damage. Each night before you go to bed my baby, whisper a little prayer for me. And tell all the stars above, this is dedicated to the one I love.Love your haters, they’re your biggest fans.Kanye West quotes from his songsThis is my life homey, you decide yours. CAN’T TELL ME NOTHINGWoke up an optimist, sun was shining, I'm positive. FOURFIVE SECONDSBut I'm a champion, so I turned tragedy to triumph. THROUGH THE FIREEverything I'm not made me everything I am. Everything I AmThey say that people in your life are seasons, and everything that happens is for a reason. HEARD 'EM SAYYou see, if you ever wanted to ever be anything, there'd always be somebody that shoot down any dream. There'll always be haters, that's the way it is. BRING ME DOWNAs kids we used to laugh, who knew that life would move this fast? FAMILY BUSINESSThe good outweighs the bad even on your worst day. ONLY ONEThe weather's so breezy, man, why can life always be this easy? FLASHING LIGHTSYou weren't perfect, but you made life worth it. BLAME GAMEI'm exhausted, barely breathing,/ Holding on to what I believe in./ No matter what, you'll never take that from me./ My reign is as far as your eyes can see. AMAZINGNow he won't even step to his idol to say ‘hi’. Standing there like a mime and let the chance pass by. BIG BROTHERYou got a new friend, well, I got homies. HEARTLESSKeep risin' 'til the sky knows your name. ONLY ONEFunny Kanye West quotesI am the number one human being in music. That means any person that’s living or breathing is number two.I don’t want to say these really big, over-the-top statements that end up getting quoted.When I think of competition it's like I try to create against the past. I think about Michelangelo and Picasso, you know, the pyramids.50 is Eminem’s favorite rapper. I’m my favorite rapper.There's no fangs. I don't have fangs. I'm a porcupine. I'm a blowfish. Like, I'm a — what's the fish that blows up? I'm a blowfish. I'm not a shark, I'm a blowfish.One of my biggest Achilles heels has been my ego. And if I, Kanye West, can remove my ego, I think there’s hope for everyone.I’ll say things that are serious and put them in a joke form so people can enjoy them. We laugh to keep from crying.My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.Here's something that's contrary to popular belief: I actually don't like thinking. I think people think I like to think a lot. And I don't. I do not like to think at all.Kanye West quotes about lifeIf you have the opportunity to play this game called life, you have to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don’t appreciate their moment until it’s passed.Nothing in life is promised except death.We all self-conscious. I’m just the first to admit it.Let’s go on a living free, they say the best things in life are free.Keep your nose out the sky, keep your heart to God, and keep your face to the rising sun.The time is now. The time is now to express yourself. The time is now to believe in yourself.People will have a problem with whatever you do. At the end of the day, nobody can determine what you need to do in order to be successful and why would you listen to someone who is not successful tell you what you need to do?People always tell you to be humble, be humble, be humble. When was the last time someone told you to be great. To be amazing. To be awesome.People always say that you can’t please everybody. I think that’s a cop-out. Why not attempt it? ‘Cause think of all the people you will please if you try.I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness.Success is really being able to do things for others as well as the people around you and yourself.We came into a broken world. And we're the cleanup crew.

25 Chris Rock Quotes That Are Hilarious But Also Surprisingly Deep
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25 Chris Rock Quotes That Are Hilarious But Also Surprisingly Deep

ChrisRock is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. Hilariousand unapologetic, he never misses a chance to tackle sensitive subjects andreveal their humorous aspects.Chris was raised in an impoverished section of Brooklyn and attended a public school. As a result, he was often subjected to discrimination, a social problem that greatly influenced his comedic work.The comedian played small clubs before he was discovered by Eddie Murphy. Ever since then, Rock’s career has been on the rise and came to wider prominence after he earned a spot as a cast member of Saturday Night Live.Havingnothing to hide and a lot of stories to tell about his early life, the comedianwrote and narrated the sitcom EverybodyHates Chris. For being innovative and evidently funny, the American FilmInstitute selected it as one of the best 10 television series of 2007.Rock’sraw humor and uninhibited nature earned him respect as well as controversy. Heis well-known for dropping truth bombs, but since they’re delivered in ahilarious way, it appears that everybody loves Chris after all.Hereare 25 Chris Rock quotes that are blunt but true:Listen to people that are smarter than you.You can only offend me if you mean something to me.With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.When I hear people talk about juggling or the sacrifices they make for their children, I look at them like they’re crazy because ‘sacrifice‘ infers that there was something better to do than being with your children.I think it’s better to have ideas. You can change an idea; changing a belief is trickier.The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.Funny is only something that others know about you -- you can't be funny by yourself.When you meet somebody for the first time, you're not meeting them. You're meeting their representative.You are in a competition… Every room you’re in, you’re competing with the people that played that room and you have to be at least as good as the other people that played that room.You can be anything you’re good at.Only dumb people try to impress smart people. Smart people just do what they do.No matter what happens or how difficult things become, you will eventually feel better.Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it’s about having a lot of options.We got a justice system for rich, for poor, for black, for white. We live in a country where two people can do the exact same crime in the exact same place at the exact same time and get a different sentence.Anyone who makes up their mind about an issue before they hear the issue is a fool.Everything's funny -- in the right context and done by the right person.There are only three things that women need in life: food, water, and compliments.Every man has to settle down eventually. You know why you gotta settle down eventually? Because you don't want to be the old guy in the club.Oprah is rich, Bill Gates is wealthy. If Bill Gates woke up tomorrow with Oprah's money, he'd jump out a f***ing window and slit his throat on the way down saying, ‘I can't even put gas in my plane!’ Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet cost five thousand dollar, we wouldn't have any innocent bystanders.Comedy is the blues for people who can't sing.People are always going to, you know, find something wrong with people who are not the exact same as them. That's just what it is. Black, white, short, tall, religions, whatever. People are bad.I used to work at McDonald's making minimum wage. You know what that means when someone pays you minimum wage? You know what your boos was trying to say? ‘Hey if I could pay you less, I would, but it's against the law.’You know, some people say life is short and that you could get hit by a bus at any moment and that you have to live each day like it's your last. Bullshit. Life is long. You're probably not gonna get hit by a bus. And you're gonna have to live with the choices you make for the next fifty years.

20 Chrissy Teigen Quotes On Finding Humor in Every Situation
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20 Chrissy Teigen Quotes On Finding Humor in Every Situation

Chrissy Teigen is a model, TV personality and author. Along with co-host LL Cool J, Chrissy is raising the roof as the “color commentator” on Lip Sync Battle.Growing up, she never thought that she would become a model since she always imagined that she would someday be a teacher or do something related to food. Still, at the age of 18, Teigen was discovered by a photographer at the surf shop she was working for. In 2010, she had her career breakthrough as “Rookie of the Year” in Sports Illustrated’s famous swimsuit issue.It’s not every day that you stumble upon a model that takes pride in eating anything and actually has a food blog where she shares her culinary adventures. But apparently there’s nothing Chrissy can’t do -- she managed to combine her two passions and it all worked out great for her.In 2013, Chrissy married musician John Legend with whom she shares a beautiful relationship and two children.With an incredible wit and sense of humor that gained her the admiration of millions on social media, Chrissy is a daily inspiration for her fans.Here are 20 Chrissy Teigen quotes that show how funny and real she is:No election is ever just about one issue, but I care a lot about women's rights and making sure parents have what they need to raise healthy kids. I regret things all the time. I've never regretted not saying something. I've only regretted saying something.How is John taking off my jewelry "relationship goals" like your f****** boyfriend won't take your necklace off jfc leave himMen are very tough, very critical of me. I think they expect you to basically just be a picture. They don't want to hear you speak.I am not one to adhere to silly clothing rules. I love mixing metals, wearing a brown bag with black shoes. Whatever.My tolerance for tears is very little when you're beautiful and crying over nothing.I've always enjoyed things a little more chaotic than most people would prefer. I feel that I run well in chaos.I'm the farthest thing from a foodie or a food snob. Those people terrify me.There are people out there who are struggling and I’m struggling, and it’s okay to come to terms with that being okay, to realize that it’s gonna be a bit of a journey.I think anyone who follows me knows how I react. It's not always poetic and perfect but neither am I.I always have a note in my pocket that says ‘John did it’ just in case I'm murdered because I don't want him to remarry.Trying to think of someone more lazy than me but only coming up with the inanimate objects currently surrounding me.You just realize you’ll never make everyone happy… I’m learning to let things roll off my back a bit easier. I act much younger than I am.Working out, to me, has never been about losing weight, it’s always been a mood thing, and it always, always helps my mood.I tweet from bed. I love it because it's so quick. And it's funny. But it also leaves a lot of room for error because new people don't sense the sarcasm - there's no sarcasm font.A supermodel is kind of that first-name recognition, but I'm not quite ready for that super part yet, and I'm afraid that by the time I am, I'm going to be too old anyway.I just love the fact that women love me, and it makes me love them so much back.It does seem all silly now. Like, anything that you got frustrated over about before, nothing really matters anymore. And I think you just let things go a little more. Sometimes I think pieces of clothing can be unflattering. I actually am better in less clothing. It’s both a blessing and a curse.

25 Ryan Reynolds Quotes For When You Need a Serious Laugh
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25 Ryan Reynolds Quotes For When You Need a Serious Laugh

Ryan Reynolds is one of the sexiest men alive and an actor who has starred in movies from comedies (Van Wilder) to dramas (Fireflies in the Garden) and everything in between. He’s also known as Detective Pikachu and the funniest superhero since X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released; as the saucy Deadpool, he never fails to make people laugh.But before becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, Reynolds earned a living just like everyone else, working in warehouses or taking late shifts at a grocery store. The money he was getting as a young actor wasn’t enough to support himself so he needed some extra cash. He also has an amazing relationship with his wife Blake Lively but when it comes to his children, Ryan is the perfect father. He got so good at changing diapers that now he can even do it while the kids are running. Reynolds is either “too deep” or makes fun of everything, no matter how serious the topic is. He’s a great entertainer onscreen and on social media, as his fans on Twitter can testify.Here are 25 Ryan Reynolds quotes that are both smart and hilariousI don't expect success. I prepare for it.I don't personally believe that villains exist. Villains are just a way of saying that somebody has an opposing conviction.Laughing can serve you in dark moments and even help you crawl your way back out.Sometimes it's just enough to keep your body moving. I get depressed if I don't move.Acting has given me a way to channel my angst. I feel like an overweight, pimply faced kid a lot of the time - and finding a way to access that insecurity, and put it toward something creative is incredibly rewarding. I feel very lucky.I'm teaching my daughter that the sun goes down each night because it's mad at her. Probably gonna write a book on parenting at some point.When you have expectations, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.I firmly believe that you can't manufacture chemistry with anyone, let alone a kid.We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.I'd walk through fire for my daughter. Well not FIRE, because it's dangerous. But a super humid room. But not too humid, because my hair.Any kind of crisis can be good. It wakes you up.I never took acting classes, but I knew I could do it based on the skill with which I lied to my parents on a regular basis.I think you have to let go of this idea that you can be precious about everything, and let it be the abstract mess that it is.I used to say to [Blake], ‘I would take a bullet for you. I could never love anything as much as I love you.’ And the second I looked in that baby’s eyes, I knew in that exact moment that if we were ever under attack, I would use my wife as a human shield to protect that baby.I think every relationship is going to go through a few rough patches. Those are what make it stronger, I think.I figure if you're going to jump off a cliff, you might as well fly.I'm going to admit when I'm clueless, and I'm going to ask people for help when I don't know the answer to something.I’ll look for the joke in things so that I don’t look for the sadness and the grief.I have a discipline that has served me very well in my career and in my personal life... and that's gotten stronger as I've gotten older. I've always felt if I don't just have a natural knack for it, I will just out-discipline the competition if I have to -- work harder than anybody else.I can't tell the difference between meditation and silent inner shrieking.You wake up in the middle of the night, you got a big stupid smile on your face. I was telling someone else that anything else that woke you up every 45 minutes, you’d kill it. But when it’s a baby, it’s the best thing that ever happened to you.People have their complexities. They have their heroic moments and their villainous moments, too.I learned discipline from my father. Not in terms of corporal punishment, but being determined in whatever you do, and sticking with it.There are so few surprises left in life. We've gotten so addicted to knowing. It's the Google generation. We want the answer to everything right now!I think we can all use a little more patience. I get a little impatient sometimes and I wish I didn't.

25 Memorable Friends Quotes That Will Make Your Day
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25 Memorable Friends Quotes That Will Make Your Day

So you love Friends, right? We do too! But did you know it’s been 25 years since the show first aired on NBC?The world has changed a lot over the past two decades, but Friends held its essence as a relatable, funny, and comforting show.With one of the best casts in TV history, the series seems to be irreplaceable. Fans all over the world still hope that Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer will someday reunite for a reboot. Until that happens, we’ll re-watch the series over and over again without getting bored because it has everything we long for in real life – love, great jokes, and above all, amazing friendship. Not to mention that some of the Friends quotes are pure gold.Along the way, we’ve learned something from each character:rules are good (Monica), dinosaurs are fascinating (Ross), fashion is important(Rachel), it’s okay to be weird (Phoebe), sarcasm is forever (Chandler), and noteveryone shares their food (Joey).In fact, Friends taught us that life itself can be easy once we surround ourselves with the right kind of people. Here are 25 memorable Friends quotes that'll make your dayI'm not so good with the advice... Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment? Chandler She's your lobster.... It's a known fact that lobsters fall in love and mate for life. Phoebe I think I can safely say that we all have family issues, work and/or are sick. Chandler Oh, I wish I could, but I don’t want to. Phoebe Unagi is a state of total awareness. Only by achieving true Unagi can you be prepared for any danger that may befall you. Ross You can't just give up! Is that what a dinosaur would do?JoeyPIVOT!!!RossDon’t you put words in people’s mouths! You put turkey in people’s mouths. Joey Monica: Phoebe, do you have a plan?Phoebe: I don't even have a "pla."You're so far past the line, you can't even see the line. The line is a dot to you. JoeyWelcome to the real world. It sucks. You're gonna love it. Monica Until I was 25, I thought the response to 'I love you' was 'Oh, crap.' Chandler Ah, humor based on my pain. Ah, ha, ha. Ross It's like all of my life everyone has always told me, 'You're a shoe, you're a shoe, you're a shoe, you're a shoe.' And then today I just stopped and I said, 'What if I don't want to be a shoe? What if I want to be a purse, you know? Or, a hat?'RachelI need you to be careful and efficient. And remember: If I am harsh with you, it's only because you're doing it wrong. MonicaWhen I was growing up, I didn't have a normal mom and dad, or a regular family like everybody else, and I always knew that something was missing. But now I'm standing here today, knowing that I have everything I'm ever gonna need... You are my family. Phoebe Why don't you stop worrying about sounding smart and just be yourself?Monica If he doesn't like you this is all a moo point. Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion. It just doesn't matter. It's moo. Joey That's right, I stepped up! She's my friend and she needed help. If i had to, I'd pee on any one of you! JoeyYou don’t own a TV? What’s all your furniture pointed at? Joey Sure, I have my bad days, but then I remember what a cute smile I have.ChandlerHow you doin'?JoeyYou’re over me? When were you... under me? Ross It's not what you said, it's just the way you said it.JoeyI thought that it mattered what I said or where I said it. Then I realized the only thing that matters is that you make me happier than I ever thought I could be, and if you let me I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you feel the same way. Chandler

27 Quotes About Laughter (and Its Healing Power)
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27 Quotes About Laughter (and Its Healing Power)

While psychologists are still doing research on laughter and its many health benefits, we really don’t need to be experts to realize what a good laugh does to our overall mood.Laughing is literally the cheapest form of therapy and by far the most pleasant one. It has the power to heal not only your soul, but also your body. Remember how you felt the last time someone left you in tears after cracking a joke? There is no better feeling.I love laughing and do whatever I can to get my fair share every single day, even if that means watching a short stand-up comedy show or some funny animal compilation. I just need it to distract my mind from dwelling on negative things that happen every now and then. And it works every time.Laughter might be the only contagious thing that you actually want to catch. So laugh whenever you get the chance, and laugh hard even when people give you funny looks. The right kind of person will start laughing too, without even knowing why.Here are 27 quotes about laughter and its healing power:The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. VOLTAIRE (more Voltaire quotes)To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it. CHARLIE CHAPLIN A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing. HERMAN MELVILLE I will look for the flowers by the side of the road; I will laugh and love and be strong. I will try to lighten another’s load this day as I fare along. MARY S. EDGAR As soap is to the body, so laughter is to the soul. JEWISH PROVERB At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. JEAN HOUSTON If you don’t learn to laugh at trouble, you won’t have anything to laugh at when you’re old. EDGAR WATSON HOWE He who laughs, lasts! MARY PETTIBONE POOLE Laugh my friend, for laughter ignites a fire within the pit of your belly and awakens your being. STELLA MCCARTNEY Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution—these can lift at a colossal humbug—push it a little—weaken it a little, century by century, but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast. Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. MARK TWAIN (more Mark Twain quotes)If you can laugh in the face of adversity, you’re bullet-proof. RICKY GERVAIS (more Ricky Gervais quotes)Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. LORD BYRON Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN The person who has a sense of humor is not just more relaxed in the face of a potentially stressful situation, but is more flexible in his approach. JOHN MORREALL I have always felt that laughter in the face of reality is probably the finest sound there is and will last until the day when the game is called on account of darkness. In this world, a good time to laugh is any time you can. LINDA ELLERBEE I never would have made it if I could not have laughed. It lifted me momentarily out of this horrible situation, just enough to make it livable. VIKTOR FRANKL No matter what your heartache may be, laughing helps you forget it for a few seconds. RED SKELTON Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. GEORGE CARLIN (more George Carlin quotes)When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves. KATHERINE MANSFIELD All I claim to know is that laughter is the most reliable gauge of human nature. FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we are happy because we laugh. WILLIAM JAMES Laughter connects you with people. It’s almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just howling with laughter. Laughter is a force for democracy. JOHN CLEESE Laughter serves as a blocking agent. Like a bulletproof vest, it may help protect you against the ravages of negative emotions that can assault you in disease. NORMAN COUSINS You don't stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing. GEORGE BERNARD SHAWYour body cannot heal without play. Your mind cannot heal without laughter. Your soul cannot heal without joy. CATHERINE RIPPERGER FENWICK Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. VICTOR HUGO (more Victor Hugo quotes)We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh. FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE

Can Your Relationship Survive Living With Your In-Laws?
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Can Your Relationship Survive Living With Your In-Laws?

Since I’ve had the “chance” to witness two solid marriages fall apart after those couples moved in with their in-laws, I promised myself that I would never live under the same roof with my partner’s parents -- or even my own again. But you know what they say… “never say never”.That's not to say there was any tension -- my boyfriend’s parents were the sweetest! They accepted me immediately and genuinely cared for me. That's why, when my partner and I started discussing finances and the cuts we need to make if we someday want our own house, the inevitable solution (“we can live with my parents for a while”) came about.I obviously rejected the idea at first, but then I seriously started to consider it. I loved my boyfriend’s parents and they loved me, right? Unlike the couples I’ve mentioned before, we’ve never had conflicts. Everyone seemed to know their place and this made me think that it could actually be a good idea for a short period of time. I broke my own promise and decided to move in with themSo what happened?In the first week everything seemed to be just fine. Everyone was responsible for cleaning their space. We were having dinners together and chatting after. Then it hit me: my boyfriend’s mother would only let me help with cooking, like peeling or cutting some vegetables. Cooking had been the one activity me and my boyfriend would enjoy almost every evening. We loved cooking together while talking about our day at work, then eat while watching a favorite TV show. No more of that! I had turned into a chef’s assistant while my partner was playing video games and his father was watching TV. I told myself that this wouldn’t last forever and continued chopping my onions.While there were the inevitable arguments between family members, I would just shut up and pray they didn’t involve me. They had their own way of dealing with things. Not my circus! Another few weeks passed and…This man that I love used to leave his stuff all around the house. It took me three years of living with him to get it out of his system. But with his mama around, things got back to “normal” because she was more than accustomed to walking behind him and just picking up socks, pants, t-shirts, and whatever else he left on the floor. Of course, I told him to put hisclothes in the laundry basket and not wait for his mother to do it for him(thinking that she will appreciate it). But his mom told me to let him rest.Her son was tired after a day at work and she was more than happy to do it.Moreover, she started bringing him snacks while he was playing his video games.I wanted a man, and his mother wanted her little boy back so…The battle beganWhatever we were talking about, his mother had a different opinion that was supported by her husband. We had to go out if we wanted to discuss certain matters, because inside the house there was no trace of intimacy and someone always knew “better”.I didn’t ask for an interior designer for my future house, but there she was! I said I wanted a white bedroom, but she passionately disapproved because white gives the impression of being in a hospital. She decided what the color of my furniture should be, how I should paint my walls, and she had a “beautiful” rug that will perfectly go with my new living room… I was dying inside!I was dying because right before we decided to move in, my boyfriend and I talked about boundaries and he said that I shouldn’t worry about anything. Still, I found myself in a situation where I had to politely say that I will decorate my house as me and her son please, because that’ll be the place we'll live in and we want it to fit our taste and needs. As expected, my line was not well digested…But I know someday I’ll have mywhite bedroom (which my partner agrees upon) so I tried to not take this chattoo seriously. Let’s move to the next chapter…No intimacy whatsoeverWhile living alone, my boyfriendand I would constantly show affection. Of course, we let go of some of our“routines”; you just don’t have make out sessions in front of people – it’sdistasteful at least. But in the bedroom, we needed our privacy. But no! “Mama” would enter our room without knocking or anything, say what she had to say or just grab whatever she needed. She didn’t stop not even after she found me butt naked after taking a shower and begged her with my eyes to get out.Our sex life you ask? Almost over! I was uncomfortable enough knowing that his parents are in the other room, but I was also terrified that they would burst in and find out that we’re not just holding hands. I was a 30 year old woman living with the fears of a 15 year old.Things got even more personalWhen I had to deal with “we want a nephew soon” and “maybe you should get a real job”, it was “game over” for me. For them, the concept of “freelancing” is the equivalent of being jobless, although I’m perfectly able to sustain myself. I could brush that aside, but the pressure his parents began putting on me to have a baby became unbearable. I didn’t want to respond aggressively even though I was enraged. I knew that at the core, these people only want the best for us. But that “best” that they had in mind simply didn’t match our lifestyle. Finally, after a few nights of whispery talk under the blanket, we decided that we should go back to living by ourselves. Thank God, his parents understood and didn’t make a big fuss out of it. Lesson learnedI lived with my boyfriend’s parents for about five months and I haven't gotten my medal yet. Things are now back on track for us as a couple and we laugh at the experience, but back then, I was pissed off on a daily basis. Each person and every couple is different. Living with your extended family might be part of your culture. If it didn’t work out for me, it doesn’t mean it won’t work out for you either. I’m just happy that at the end of the day, my relationship is still strong, and I still love my boyfriend’s parents. Besides, we’ve saved up some 5 months’ rent!

20 David Letterman Quotes That Are Both Funny and Wise
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20 David Letterman Quotes That Are Both Funny and Wise

Comedian and late-night talk showhost David Letterman has been entertaining us for over three decades. His hardwork turned him into the longest-serving late night host in history.Born on April 12, 1947, Lettermanhad his big break in 1975 when he appeared on The Tonight Show withJohnny Carson, who later became his mentor.Since he had just what it takes tobe a great host, the young comedian finally got his own daytime show - TheDavid Letterman Show, which lasted for only three months. However, the show was so very well-received by the public that it convinced NBC-TV to give Letterman a late-night show that best suited his irreverent sense of humor and mocking style. The Late Night with David Letterman premiered in 1982 on NBC and was an instant success. After 10 years, Letterman moved his show to the competing network CBS, and the title changed to The Late Show.Letterman decided to retire in 2014, but in 2018 he returned to as host of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, a monthly one-hour talk show that you can watch on Netflix.Here are 20 David Letterman quotes that are both funny and wise:Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.Why we are here: To tremble at the terrible beauty of the stars, to shed a tear at the perfection of Beethoven's symphonies, and to crack a cold one now and then.There is no off position on the genius switch.Next in importance to having a good aim is to recognize when to pull the trigger.Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever.If what you've done is stupid, but it works, then it really isn't all that stupid.My greatest fear in life is being dull. You can be great, you can be awful, but just don't bother being dull.Just make sure if you fail, you did what you wanted to do.I have found that the only thing that does bring you happiness is doing something good for somebody who is incapable of doing it for themselves.Love: You can't start it like a car, you can't stop it with a gun.You think an explosion has taken place and you're looking at the shards and you say, 'Well, can we put this back together?' And by God, maybe you can put it back together. And maybe it won't be the same, but maybe it will be different, and maybe it can even be better in a different way.After my bypass surgery I knew I had to change my lifestyle, and then it occurred to me — I don’t have a lifestyle.Pretending to be courageous is just as good as the real thing.The worst tempered people I have ever met were those who knew that they were gone.Life is experience is the best teacher.Nothing, believe me, nothing is more satisfying to me personally than getting a great idea and then beatin' it to death.I don't mind being accused of being a bad comedian and I don't even mind being accused of being a bad talk-show host, but I never want to be accused of being an arrogant, pompous showbiz asshole.I’m an environmentalist. Most of my jokes are recycled.I really respect people who can walk out onstage alone and with no other tool but their own minds and can make you laugh and maybe even think a little.Ladies and gentlemen, after what I've been through, I am happy just to be wearing clothes that open in the front.