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06-06-2008, 01:24 AM
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procrastination* a small vent
*sung to the tune of Anticipation by Carly Simon
subtitled - "Hey No Body ever Listens to ME!"
A body at rest will continue at rest . . .
Sam, henceforth to be known as LOML (love of my life) has a major problem with inertia, he does not get up off his butt and get things done. Case in point: I told him 11 weeks ago, before his trip, to find out about getting his Dominican passport renewed. No he would do it there because it was easier and quicker and cheaper and whatever. His first week there I advised him to go down and get it done because if there were any problems it could take time to resolve. Yeah yeah yeah I'll do that, I'll get it done. 4 weeks ago the same conversation.
Fast forward to the last minute because let's face it nothing ever gets done 'til the last minute and there is a small problem with the renewal and LOML is delayed oh probably two weeks. (I am betting three) Yep two more weeks of sitting on the porch during the blackout drinking rum and Pepsi, two more weeks of good home cooking and feeling stuffed like a Christmas goose. Of course HE'S not too upset. Well he is upset about the fact that I told him that he is going to run out of money and DO NOT ask me for any. Very offended.
9 weeks visiting his parents doing basically nothing (except for the four days I visited and then we did lots) This is not so much a cultural difference as it is a difference between him and me. When I visit my family I stay at a hotel and I only stay a long weekend
When he finally does get back I don't know whether I will hug him or strangle him.
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06-06-2008, 08:49 AM
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what do you love about this bone idle inconsiderate person and why are you telling us this information
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06-06-2008, 09:06 AM
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Because she realizes she picked a loser??? I do not know, she is venting and telling us what we already knew. I mean, after all, wasn't this one of those people that "worked" at a resort? What did she expect??
You can be sure there is no place in the US, the UK or Canada that will allow a worker 9, 10 or 11 weeks of vacation...Are jobs that easy to come by??
HB (truly a curmudgeon this morning!)
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06-06-2008, 09:12 AM
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hmmmm . . . different boards, different board "cultures" I guess. It was only a chatty kind of vent
whats to love? plenty but that would probably be waaay too much information
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06-06-2008, 09:16 AM
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06-06-2008, 09:31 AM
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No! NO! LOL he doesn't work at a resort, never worked at a resort, is a permanent resident, has a visa, lived in US for over 20 years, sorry to be outside the norm.
We have a small business in NY and traditionally April and May are our
slow months so it was a good time for him to go. It was not a paid vacation but he put aside funds figuring on being away two months. Now that its June we really need him back thus my chatty vent.
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06-06-2008, 10:04 AM
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Duh!
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Originally Posted by yess
We have a small business in NY and traditionally April and May are our
slow months so it was a good time for him to go. It was not a paid vacation but he put aside funds figuring on being away two months. Now that its June we really need him back thus my chatty vent.
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So are you Dominican too, or are you American? Sorry, I don't understand what nationality you are because of the comment about staying in a hotel when you visit your family?
I take it you trust your guy and that it is just the normal Dominican non-rushing way of going about things? Or most things, should I say.... 
He is a naughty boy though...... I agree!
Rio
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06-06-2008, 10:47 AM
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I am american however this difference between us regarding visiting family is not a cultural difference its just me. I do not like to stay in any else's home I prefer hotels
Our different attitudes about time and schedules and deadlines has proven to be a plus in our relationship. He loves that I am GO GO GO get it done NOW, check check and double check.( although I know there are times when he basically ignores me till I calm down) I love that he helps me chill out a bit and have some fun.
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06-06-2008, 11:01 AM
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Our different attitudes about time and schedules and deadlines has proven to be a plus in our relationship. He loves that I am GO GO GO get it done NOW, check check and double check.( although I know there are times when he basically ignores me till I calm down) I love that he helps me chill out a bit and have some fun.
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I can relate to that - the DR is like a chill out therapy for me - the place and the people
I change from the efficient, highly organised, slightly anal  female that I am in the UK to a much more laid back individual ...... most of the time!
Rio
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06-06-2008, 11:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yess
*sung to the tune of Anticipation by Carly Simon
subtitled - "Hey No Body ever Listens to ME!"
A body at rest will continue at rest . . .
Sam, henceforth to be known as LOML (love of my life) has a major problem with inertia, he does not get up off his butt and get things done. Case in point: I told him 11 weeks ago, before his trip, to find out about getting his Dominican passport renewed. No he would do it there because it was easier and quicker and cheaper and whatever. His first week there I advised him to go down and get it done because if there were any problems it could take time to resolve. Yeah yeah yeah I'll do that, I'll get it done. 4 weeks ago the same conversation.
Fast forward to the last minute because let's face it nothing ever gets done 'til the last minute and there is a small problem with the renewal and LOML is delayed oh probably two weeks. (I am betting three) Yep two more weeks of sitting on the porch during the blackout drinking rum and Pepsi, two more weeks of good home cooking and feeling stuffed like a Christmas goose. Of course HE'S not too upset. Well he is upset about the fact that I told him that he is going to run out of money and DO NOT ask me for any. Very offended.
9 weeks visiting his parents doing basically nothing (except for the four days I visited and then we did lots) This is not so much a cultural difference as it is a difference between him and me. When I visit my family I stay at a hotel and I only stay a long weekend
When he finally does get back I don't know whether I will hug him or strangle him.
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