Stupid Save a Pet Commercials

[stitch626]

I think they should give to the "Give money for the tribble named Stitch to go to college" charity.

[Duskofdead]

I'd like to see them put down the $10,000 purse and drop it into a charity.

In fairness EVERYONE does exactly what celebs do, just on a smaller scale. You can't afford charity but you NEED a Starbucks every morning, A&F clothes, and a $600,000 house?

They make easy targets, but normal people are generally no better. Living in relative luxury compared to the rest of the world and thinking that anyone having to sacrifice should be up to the people who have even more.

[stitch626]

I resent that. I don't need Starbucks, I need Hershy Bar. (yum)

[Tsukiyumi]

In fairness EVERYONE does exactly what celebs do, just on a smaller scale. You can't afford charity but you NEED a Starbucks every morning, A&F clothes, and a $600,000 house?

If I had any of those things, I'd agree completely. Then I'd slap myself in the face.

[stitch626]

And I live with my parents, in a 2 1/2 (1 room made into 2 by fake wall, long story) bedroom house. There are six in my family, mom, dad, me, and three other kids. I wear my clothes until they fall apart (my last pair of shoes lasted me over 7 years). Yet, we still find some money to donate to someone... once in a while.
And two of us are in college, though a community college so it is sortof cheap.

[Duskofdead]

And I live with my parents, in a 2 1/2 (1 room made into 2 by fake wall, long story) bedroom house. There are six in my family, mom, dad, me, and three other kids. I wear my clothes until they fall apart (my last pair of shoes lasted me over 7 years). Yet, we still find some money to donate to someone... once in a while.
And two of us are in college, though a community college so it is sortof cheap.

This is not in any way meant against you or Tsuki as lots of people are struggling especially in the last several years. However people rise to their level of income and if you asked another family who makes 3 or 400,000 a year, they tend to think they're not particularly wealthy or well off. People tend to adapt to whatever they have and just start spending more, and still have the perception they don't have "that much."

[Tsukiyumi]

And I live with my parents, in a 2 1/2 (1 room made into 2 by fake wall, long story) bedroom house. There are six in my family, mom, dad, me, and three other kids. I wear my clothes until they fall apart (my last pair of shoes lasted me over 7 years). Yet, we still find some money to donate to someone... once in a while.
And two of us are in college, though a community college so it is sortof cheap.

This is not in any way meant against you or Tsuki as lots of people are struggling especially in the last several years. However people rise to their level of income and if you asked another family who makes 3 or 400,000 a year, they tend to think they're not particularly wealthy or well off. People tend to adapt to whatever they have and just start spending more, and still have the perception they don't have "that much."

I agree. People should at least acknowledge how much they really have. After I lived on the beach in a tent for two months (110 f*cking degrees that year - 2002), I learned to appreciate things like air conditioning, running water, electricity...

As to your situation, Stitch, I'd say I'm glad I have privacy and space. How old are you, BTW? I don't think I ever asked.

[stitch626]

21, plus several days.

[Tsukiyumi]

21, plus several days.

Well, happy birthday, then.

[stitch626]

And no I don't drink (more than a few sips, just to taste).

And accually Tsu, I don't cellabrate birthdays. Thanks anyway. In this case, the thought counts.

[Teaos]

Why dont ou celebrate them? One year closer to death?

[Mikey]

Are you a Witness of Jehovah, Stitch?

Or just don't like birthdays?

[stitch626]

You are correct Mikey, though the correct term in one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

[Mikey]

I apologize - no offense intended.

[stitch626]

None taken, it is a common mistake.