tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post3022378973268867844..comments2023-10-28T04:58:22.246-04:00Comments on Crystal Coast Gardener: I Got Bitten By a Gift Horse OnceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-4416538512968733102011-11-11T18:25:32.103-05:002011-11-11T18:25:32.103-05:00This is very interesting. Basically you have to sa...This is very interesting. Basically you have to say 'Yes', say 'Yes' to everything that is offered, the person is offering because they want you to have it. It makes them feel good as well as you. Now the moralistic bit, remember you don't have to pay that actual person back. When the time comes, and it will at some point, you offer up a service or an item to someone else. For example, my CC came home in a very nice jacket donated to her by her friend's mom. It had belonged to the older daughter but didn't fit any more. 'Thank you very much' texted I. Later, when I was going through some of my CC's clothes I offered them to a friend of mine with a younger girls. She gratefully received them - the kids loved the clothes. And so the wheel of good karma turns. So, remember, take now knowing you can pay back later - guilt free!<br /><br />:o)My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604322653945825848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-62090120088920536672011-11-08T23:04:57.600-05:002011-11-08T23:04:57.600-05:00My mother is uncomfortable accepting anything from...My mother is uncomfortable accepting anything from anyone, too. Her strategy for feeling better is the dark evil mirror-opposite of yours: She accepts whatever it is, and then she twists the facts to make it seem like _she's_ done the other person a favor. <br /><br />Example: "I'm so _glaaad_ that I could keep you company at this expensive dinner that you're paying for. It's so lonely to eat alone, isn't it? No, need to thank me; I'm a giver."<br /><br />OK, that exact scenario isn't one of hers, but you see, right? She's not even content with reversing to the point that the gratitude balance is 50/50; she needs to drive it until the other person owes _her_ for the honor of doing her a favor.<br /><br />So I, for one, find your attitude beyond refreshing. :) But, yes, you should still learn to say yes.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115821731964909442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-72048771705377480082011-11-08T08:28:47.904-05:002011-11-08T08:28:47.904-05:00Alison: Me too! I love to give gifts, and I never ...Alison: Me too! I love to give gifts, and I never expect anything in return. You'd think I'd be more accepting with getting gifts lol.<br /><br />Gary: Haha! I was wondering if someone would say that. <br /><br />You saw right through me ;)<br /><br />Joy: Blush? With balloon animals? :)<br /><br />And I didn't say I turned chocolate down NOWadays. :)Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-59373701294237424612011-11-08T07:00:34.437-05:002011-11-08T07:00:34.437-05:00Kyna girl how can you make me blush and nod my hea...Kyna girl how can you make me blush and nod my head this early in the morning ? <br />I really do think that Canadians have this encoded in their genetic profile .. we just can't help being over the top polite and wanting to melt into the crowd ? Although I think that part is a wee bit difficult to believe about YOU girl ! haha<br />Ah .. the perogies !! 'nuff said?<br />One day I am going to stop saying excuse me, when some one bumps into ME !! <br />I swear I am going to STOP that !! One Day !!!!<br />Joy .. turning down chocolate is such a strange concept to me but it does happen .. once in a blue moon .. and I do mean moon !!!!!<br />Joy ;-)CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-6893409222777257742011-11-08T04:00:15.543-05:002011-11-08T04:00:15.543-05:00Kyna,
Is this post just reverse psychology to actu...Kyna,<br />Is this post just reverse psychology to actually get folks to sends you pressies? :)Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-17013878632711889612011-11-07T22:22:42.815-05:002011-11-07T22:22:42.815-05:00Great post, I wish I had a diamond-studded toilet ...Great post, I wish I had a diamond-studded toilet to offer you, just to see what you'd say. I have the same tendency to say no to people who offer things, which is kind of weird, because I also have the tendency to offer people things like diamond-studded toilets, with no strings attached. Actually, truly, I have a bit of a compulsion to be generous.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-63156236689349890992011-11-07T14:48:54.588-05:002011-11-07T14:48:54.588-05:00You know, I'd completely forgotten about the j...You know, I'd completely forgotten about the joy of eating raw perogies until you said that. :D<br /><br />I only remember seeing my Baba a handful of times before she died. <br /><br />These are things I rememeber:<br /><br />-My Baba was 4'11"<br />-She made awesome Easter Bread<br />-She hit my cousin Justin once with a wooden spoon on the back of his hand while I was visiting, which freaked me out because my Mum didn't believe in hitting kids<br />-She wore wigs occasionally<br /><br />My mum could tell you a lot more about my Baba, as could my brothers I'm sure. They got to see a lot more of her than I did. I was so young when my Baba and Gido died, within 6 months of each other.Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-76079671873973368482011-11-07T14:35:42.513-05:002011-11-07T14:35:42.513-05:00Did your Baba love Lawrence Welk and Wrestling too...Did your Baba love Lawrence Welk and Wrestling too...and chase the cousins around the house for eating the raw perogies?Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-16342580442727409892011-11-07T14:01:34.112-05:002011-11-07T14:01:34.112-05:00Cal: Use my cute? I don't remember what that&#...Cal: Use my cute? I don't remember what that's like...<br /><br />I'd like to say my Baba would've liked you too, but she probably would've smacked your hand with a wooden spoon.<br /><br />Oh wait, that IS love in Babaland, isn't it? LOL :D<br /><br />Liz: Definitely not a chicken cookie O_O<br /><br />Although I have seen bacon cookies before...Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-42686118551752285422011-11-07T13:39:49.187-05:002011-11-07T13:39:49.187-05:00Hi Kyna,
I think we all do this from time to time...Hi Kyna,<br /><br />I think we all do this from time to time; I know I'll often decline drinks or food even if I'm gasping just because I don't want to put someone out.<br /><br />My boyfriend is like you and he does my fkin nut in (strange, english saying for you). It's like I'm offering you the damn present/sweet/chocolate/whatever so take it. If I didn't want to give it you then I wouldn't offer!!! Grrrrr. lol.<br /><br />As for the Chicken biscuit.. That confused me a bit, as biscuits here are I guess what you call cookies... So I was imagining a chicken flavoured cookie and almost barfing on the sofa. If you hadn't shown a photo I probably would still be spewing everywhere.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640322232670777125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-45899181135135264242011-11-07T13:22:12.474-05:002011-11-07T13:22:12.474-05:00That Mike Myers clip is a classic. Him calling Nic...That Mike Myers clip is a classic. Him calling Nicole Kidman 'the devil' for giving him chocolate and the runs down the street like a maniac pulling the monkey bars behind him.Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-18737363500123244422011-11-07T13:20:06.970-05:002011-11-07T13:20:06.970-05:00My Dad was the same way. Hated to inconvenience an...My Dad was the same way. Hated to inconvenience anyone. I rememember when he was dying I gave him a bell to ring if he had to get out of bed to have a smoke and he thought he would not inconvenience me but prefered to fall instead. I gave him such shit. Did I feel bad? NO. I got him a bell for that reason. I can't believe you don't use your cute to get things or at least you feel bad about it. That is such a Ukrainian girl thing to do. My Baba would have liked you. Not like those girls who had been 'there and back'.<br /><br />I love your stories. I blog such drivel and your posts are events.Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408150910056369989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-3204085426171782422011-11-07T10:42:27.790-05:002011-11-07T10:42:27.790-05:00Jen: Glad to know I'm not alone. It's just...Jen: Glad to know I'm not alone. It's just really gotten to be a problem. I hate making people feel uncomfortable, just because I feel uncomfortable.<br /><br />Turling: Are you offering???????<br /><br />I may have some Hotspurs tickets in it for you.<br /><br />Dammit, there I go again! I have to learn to just accept the gift, without giving one in return.<br /><br />I'll take the sex from you, and keep the tickets for myself. I know that you'd just be offering out of the goodness of your heart.<br /><br />Right? :)Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-25299527881743357102011-11-07T10:33:25.031-05:002011-11-07T10:33:25.031-05:00What is next time someone offers you sex? And, it...What is next time someone offers you sex? And, it isn't Chuckles? Will you accept???? Well, will you??????????Turlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466952089423973036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-62990855129764583032011-11-07T10:22:14.674-05:002011-11-07T10:22:14.674-05:00Kyna, that is hilarious, and I challenge any good ...Kyna, that is hilarious, and I challenge any good kind person not to see shades of themselves in this post.<br /><br />That was me, now I have learned to say "thank you so very much."<br /><br />Because I realized that some people just are that generous, and they like to do things for me, how very kind. And by my saying no all the time I wasn't allowing them any happiness in sharing. <br /><br />I just wait for my opportunity, and make sure that I reciprocate back when it's appropriate.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.com