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Aid groups pushed for focus on children at G8 - Globe and Mail

P rime Minister Stephen Harper did not have to look far for an issue that would be a suitable “signature” focus of G8 nations: It was in his mail. Canada's major international aid agencies sent him a letter in October urging that the leaders of ...

Not just peanuts - HometownLife.com

Whenever it's time for family gatherings, Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, Stephanie Hosko has definite ideas about place settings, decorations and the food. So when she found out about a contest for the most creative sandwich using peanut butter ...

Charles Sale's Sports Agenda: Sir Trevor Brooking echoes FA coaching ... - Daily Mail

Top coach John Cartwright has slammed the FA for wasting 40 years before finally adopting the ideas that forced his departure from English football’s ruling body. Cartwright, 69, who was the England youth team’s first full-time coach, was stunned ...

Mind Of Man: Dudes Do Not Dig Surprises - The Frisky

... gift! But wait! There is! And there’s much squealing and cooing and, later, a blow job. You get me the same surprise box, I open it and dump everything out. Hey look, there’s the gift. I’m not saying men don’t appreciate gifts ... ideas ...

Horoscope for Jan. 25 - Los Angeles Times

Aries (March 21-April 19): A relationship is deepening. This is due to your latest discovery -- how to nurture yourself and others by simply listening and paying attention. Be receptive. Taurus (April 20-May 20): When you're around a certain someone ...

Stars -- Horoscope - Philadelphia Daily News

TAURUS (April 20-May 20 ... TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 25). This year brings you ever closer to your amazing potential. Seek training in the area that interests you. The very structures you once found oppressive will comfort you in February and March.

Monday Horoscope - Burlington Free Press

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A relationship is deepening. This is due to your latest discovery -- how to nurture yourself and others by simply listening and paying attention. Be receptive. There's little more you need to do beyond that. TAURUS (April ...

Today's horoscopes - Jackson Sun

The Gemini moon enjoys the camaraderie of the Aquarius sun. These two air sign influences add an intellectual spark to the atmosphere. There are obvious benefits to being sharp and staying current. Shared references will certainly help you connect ...

The Number Of Apps Expected To Grow Exponentially - Portfolio.com

The rise of apps from untraditional sources is no surprise considering that International Data ... individual works Max completed at his Manhattan studio as a way of celebrating everyone’s birthday. Stocker’s company employs a local programmer as ...

Open Question: Continued, what do you think?

drivers seat. I was anxious, and was craving some control of the situation. When he noticed I had gotten in to drive, I saw a smile creep onto his face. Excitement fled my body, I was getting it. I was starting to understand Johns’ code of strength. Having control was a strong thing to have, and I had taken that from John. But he was proud. ‘Where are we going then, Emil?’ John said smirking. I had to play along; it was a test from the beginning. ‘You’ll have wait and see.’ I felt smart saying that. I was tired and I inadvertently ended up taking John to some abandoned train tracks. Unconsciously I took him to where my father killed himself twelve years ago. John knew from what my Mother told him, so he didn’t say anything to me. We sat there until the sun came up; John faced mostly forward looking at the tracks, while I sat trying to keep my tears in. I had never wanted to cry over my father before but I did then. When I decided we should leave and started the engine John stopped me. ‘Despair builds our strength.’ As he said this I noticed sadness in his eyes. I never thought of John the same after that, John had shown me strong men could feel. He felt like a father to me and he needed to comfort his son. I realized then that he had become proud of me. “When did you last see John?” Tom asked the tone of his voice exposed frustration in his eyes. Tom knew what he would do if he were in my situation. The only difference was that Tom was grounded and I was not. I had no idea, realistically what to say or do to regarding John approaching death. I didn’t know if it was because of my disconnection with John that I found it hard to let him go completely. “I saw him at my Mothers Birthday two years ago and… “I paused trying to remember him then, how he looked, how he acted. I grew distant from John. “And…what?” Tom started becoming impatient with my long pauses and short answers. But I didn’t blame him. He scratched his chin with is pointer finger, it seemed intentional that he only used one finger to represent independence but I assume that was just me being picky. The truth was that I left John and my Mother, I didn’t write or call, but would drive past their house in Massachusetts just to see if they were still alive. “So, who told you John was ill and dying?” Tom regained his level headedness and asked politely. “Sara, she called me.” It was surprising that I said her name; I used to call her my sister in public; like I was proud. Sara never liked John but death brings open doors with it and she happened to be behind one of them. I talked to her about everything. I told her about all John had taught me when she left. She rewarded my openness with her life’s story; she was a third grade teacher and had a loving husband and son. I know I should have been angry with her not telling me she had gotten married or given birth but she did tell me of John’s sicknesses. “You have to see him Emil. John may be strong but he needs you.” Tom said this with passion now spread evenly across his voice, like he experienced something similar. I got up and left silently. Tom knew what was going to happen, but I had no idea. Out of what seemed hesitation I made my way to their house. The drive there felt unbearably short but there was nothing I could do about the traffic. I sat in the car in front of the house with my head resting on the steering wheel and my eyes almost shut. I tried to imagine what John looked like now; he would be the same but pale. Only wishing this was true, I wanted to leave before I had to face the truth, he was dying. Before I could make any bold moves there was a knock on the window opposite me in on the passenger’s side. It was Sara. She smiled and waved before making her way to the other side of the car. A bundle of flowers were gracefully placed in the crook of her arm, her long black hair followed her delicately, and a pleasant smile was on her face. I hadn’t seen her for so long. She looked just like my Mother did when she was Sara’s age. I couldn’t help smiling back at her when she opened the car door and tilted her head to one side. “What took you so long Emil?” a small giggle passed lips and she took my hand to drag me out of the car. When we got to the door I staggered back, now was the time to face the truth. Sara looked at me and clasped my hand forcefully and comforted me with a smile. I rang the bell, no one came, I rang again but by this time a small voice crept up. “I’m coming!” it was my Mother. When she opened the door a grin arose on her face. “Emil, Sara, flowers. Oh how good it is to see you!” she reached out for a hug and opened her arms to both Sara and I. “Just like old times.” Sara said. I laughed and looked up above Mother’s head to search for John. When Sara noticed I had become uninterested with the hug she released herself and Mother stepped away. I walked through the door to find John sitting in an old recliner watching a “Learn to golf video” on more

Open Question: girls 14th birthday party ideas?

my little sisters 14th birthday is this weekend and we are giving her a surprise slumber party at embassy suites, i have got a bunch of nail polish for the girls to pain their finger and toe nails and i have goody bags to give out. but sense i can ask her, what are some other suggestions you mite have? thank you for any help :^) more

Open Question: Please help me decide what to do?

Ok I've recently become engaged and my fiance and I live together with my daughter who is 5yrs old. Him and I have been together for a 1yr and a half. We live in Florida and my BFF lives in New Jersey. We've been friends for almost 10 yrs. BTW my BFF and fiance never met. But anyways, she has not visitied since my daughters 1st birthday. Now all of a sudden I get engaged she tells me she's going to come visit unexpectedly. She says her visit will be a surprise. I have a small place that is perfect for just the three of us and I don't really like the whole idea of her popping up down here with her and her daughter to stay with us. Now my question is how do I tell her that I would love for her to come but I need to know when and that she can't stay with me, she'd have to either stay at my mothers or get a hotel room? Oh and do you think I'm wrong for this? Please people I want your honest opinion but don't be rude about it. Thanks! more

Open Question: Surprise 29 1/2 Birthday Party Ideas?

This June I would like to throw my husband a surprise 29 1/2 birthday. The reason why its 29 1/2 is because his birthday is December 25 and people ALWAYS forget it. He has never had a real birthday party before, this year he will turn 30 which is a milestone birthday and I want it to be special. Ok, so another thing is we live on a sailboat at a marina, so space to have a party is an issue. I want to invite about 20-25 people, and there is no way they can fit on our boat. And on the dock it would be terribly crowded. I am having a hard time thinking of ideas that would be fun. I ask him what he wants and he always says 'nothing' he is the type that has everything. I've thought of maybe having everyone at a restaurant but that seems boring? Any ideas would be helpful, thanks! more

Open Question: Neeeed a plan to escape to go to a concert!?

Ok .. im grounded but i know i'll be ungrounded this week! My mum's birthday is on the 5th of Feb and its the same day as this concert. I know you will all be thinking your mums birthday is more important. Not really she doesn't want to do anything for her birthday she thinks she's just another year older and its not one of those MILESTONE birthdays. So I decided .. hell she doesn't want anything but we'll do something anyway so me and my dad decided to make her a surprise lunch when she comes home at 4pm. The concert starts at 7pm but i told my dad to take her out for drinks with a few friends and he agreed it was a good idea. But now I need to somehow escape either before they leave for drinks or after but I have no idea what to say why I wont be there when they come back! My friend think i should leave a note saying that I've left them to have the night to 'themselves' I thought it was good but I wanna know some other ideas. Thanks :D P.S Don't say don't do it cause I want to do it :) I want to be at this concert but they will be away out for drinks and Im too young to go to that. more

Open Question: Why do I have Bitchy Thoughts?

Okayy so my boyfriends birthday is this Thursday and I want it to be super duper special, so I have a surprise he has no idea about and I have this cute idea for 17 presents for him etc. Anyways, point is I want to make it really special, yesterday this girl who used to hook up with him when we were on the rocks and making up and breaking up etc. (they're good friends now, and she has a boyfriend) she's doing this weird surprise for him like a big one, cause like he wants a blackberry, so she wants to get him one like get all his friends to save up together for one, and she told me if i want to take part... anyways.. I have this angry feeling inside (i really dont know why) i feel this feeling like get lost he's my boyfriend, i'm planning the special stuff, i'm all negative and it's never like me to be like that and no i have no personal issues going on.. Its like i'm angry and the same thing keeps going through my head "why is she playing the girlfriend role and getting him something really special" Does someone relate to me or understand why i'm feeling this.. I'm angry and I'm frustrated why 'm angry i should be happy people are planning really nice things for his birthday, but whyy am i being negative! Help! :( more

Open Question: Birthday/Valentine's Day Ideas?

I'm 17, and I have a new boyfriend. By Valentines Day, we will have been dating two months. I know it's early to be thinking about this, but what should I get him? Or what should I do or make? any really creative and cute ideas that doesn't cost a lot of money? I will be out of town on a soccer tournament too, so maybe something that i can leave as a surprise or what? and his birthday is two weeks after Valentine's Day and the first day of my spring break but he is still in school...any ideas there? helpp please any ideas are welcomed. i know what a guy gets a girl...its harder to get guys stuff more

Open Question: What should I do for my girlfriend's 18th birthday?

My girlfriend and I will have been dating for almost 2 years on her 18th birthday. So I was wondering what are some good ideas to do for her on her birthday. I kind of want it to be a surprise, so something that is not really what she would expect but is still really meaningful. more

Resolved Question: Will sex scare him away?

We have been seeing each other for about 6 months, as friends in apparently. Maybe we both were very shy, but the attraction was huge. Two months ago, we both were drunk and kissed each other. That was the best kiss of my life. He said that he was surprised for what happened, because he would have never expected to have a serious relationship, but he will like to continue seeing me and see what may happen. He has taken me out with his family and kissed me in front of everyone. In my birthday he gave me a birthday cake, heart chocolates and a whisky bottle for the invites. I was melting. I love him definitely. By the end of my birthday party I was kind of tipsy, and went to a disco. We kissed all the time. When he was returning me to my home he stopped the car, and kissed me again. He asked me to go to the back of the car and I was scared but agreed. I confessed that I was virgin, and then he tried to do it but it hurt but practically we had sex. I am 26 today, and have never had anything with anyone, it was a decision. But that happened so naturally I don´t even feel that bad. I am worried because I have always had the idea that if I do something like that with someone he will leave. Also I want to marry soon by now. But maybe I decided to do it because he is the man I love. What do you think about the fact that I had sex with him? more

Open Question: He made romantic plans for Valentines with me, but what can I do for him?

Hi, I've been with my boyfriend for 3 1/2 years & we never really do much for valentines because I'm not really into valentines much, plus! my birthday is close after. This year I have a better job & can actually do something nice for him, but the problem is that he already has plans made for us! I want to do something special for him, but I have no idea what to do! The only hints I've been given about his plan is that we need one of my parents vehicles (Because neither of us have our own) & that we will need to keep it over night, & that what he has planned is super romantic. So I can't really give him a surprise dinner or do something for him "when we get home" because I'm assuming we won't be home that night! Does anyone have any ideas of what I could do for him? Other info: No, I CANNOT get him a bottle of any sort of booze! Because I turn 18 after valentines :( Also, we do not live together yet. That probably won't happen for another 6 months - year! I know I COULD go & get lingerie, but I want to do something romantic too! Thank you! more

Resolved Question: does he hate me?? help me please 10 points? please....im confused?

he is 21 im 19 when i first met him i didnt like him but he liked me and i liked someone else and i told him... and he knew it. but yet he didnt care. and we made out (the other guy alex, had no idea i liked him it was like a platonic love) then, with the time and the making little by little i started developing feelings for him and i forgot about my "platonic love" ironically the guy told me he did no longer liked me, he just liked me as a friend and he said i led him on and never had sex with him and i that i kept turning him down... i told him didnt mean to hurt him. he would get pissed at me over nothing, and he called me names like bitch etc, for nothing, he changed drastically weeks later...he invites me over to his appartment which took me by surprise and said it was his friends birthday and he wanted to meet me. i show up i met him he flirted with me, i ignored him. the three of us started playing a drinking game and i got really wasted for the first time. ...patrick when off to his computer and left us and he started being rude to me. i ignored him and started talking to his friend, while he told me he had never had a girlfriend and he had never been kissed,so i kissed him on the cheek ....patrick grabs me and says "that's it" go home, i know you want to make me jealous the truth is wasnt cause i thought he wasnt interested in me so i told him(drunk and all) no im not im not and i he said yea get out of here he grabs me from the arm and pushes me out of his apartment and i cried i couldnt go home by myself drunk so i started knocking on the door and begged him to please open the door and he wouldnt and his friend told him drop me off home and he wouldnt open and i told him that i didnt want to go home like this... i couldnt i was crying ( i had never been drunk before) after 20 mins he decided to open and he grabed me from the arm again and walks me home. i told him on my way home that i thought he was setting me up with his friend and that i thought he had no feelings for me. that he even he said that. once we got home he ran away back home and i just sat on the porch waiting to be sober so i could go inside in a decent state. i dont think i deserve this treatment so tell me what do you think about him? does he hate me be honest? and what should i do? and what did i do so wrong??? more

Open Question: Need some great birthday celebration ideas for my husband !!?

Hi All, Need your help with some good birthday ideas for my hubby, We are a family of 3 and all our relatives and friends are away from us. We have just moved to a new state and hence we don't know many people here. In last 5 years, I have planned for him surprise b'days, trips, massages, sport gateaways etc. Hence I need some unique idea to celebrate this time when we are all alone with 2year toddler. We are in NY and Please help me with some good ideas to celebrate his birthday. Thanks more

Resolved Question: my bf didn't get mad when i told him about what happened to me?

from age 14-17 i was in a really bad relationship. i met the guy on my fourteenth birthday and we started going out (he was 19 when i met him) anyway after about four months of dating him, he started pushing me to be sexual with him. i wasn't ready. when i told him that, he said "you should have thought of that before" and he raped me. it was a HUGE shock since my whole life i've felt guys are supposed to PROTECT girls and not HURT them. i ended up staying with this guy for a long time (i know, it's sick, but i didnt know what else i was supposed to do. i didn't think anyone else would want me) he was emotionally, physically, and sexually abusive for 3 years with me. f*cked me up. i finally got rid of him, but he's still always... there... in my head. i told my current bf about this, since i wanted him to know why i'm so closed off to him sometimes. he didn't get mad at all. he just said he was shocked and he was sorry. that surprised me because when i told my best friend (a guy) he FREAKED and started throwing stuff, wanting to kill the guy who hurt me. i have no idea what to think about my bf's reaction. he's only the second person i've told and i'm not sure how ppl are supposed to react. does it mean he doesn't care? how would YOU react if someone told you this?i didn't necessarily want my boyfriend to be angry. it's just that when my best friend showed anger over what happened, it made me feel like i was important to him. like he was really pissed someone hurt me. more

Open Question: How can I surprise my friends on my birthday meal nightout?

hi all I need suggestions or ideas for something to bring a bit of fun to the nightout I am organising for my friends. There are 10 of us and I have asked them to meet me at a place that is known to all of us and they do not know where I am taking them..... I need ideas/suggestions where to take them.... I thought maybe take them in a Limosine and have a drive in it for a hour before taking them to the place where we eat....or book a private room in a hotel and have meal there....... more

Resolved Question: What is a good song to sing to a girlfriend?

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up and I want to surprise her. I had planned for a nice dinner and a present, but she doesn't know that a band, a group of my friends, plays at the restaurant and that I plan to sing a song to her at some point during dinner. I need a good love song, any ideas? Thanks a bunch! more

Voting Question: What is a good love song to sing to a girlfriend?

Voting Question: What is something special I can do with my boyfriend for his birthday?

I'm already going to write all over his new car, happy birthday, love you, and all that good stuff.. and I made him a cd with songs we always listen to together, but I want to get him something else, and do something special.. like go somewhere, I need ideas for a great surprise! :) more

Voting Question: What should i get my friend for her birthday?

shes turning 14 and she loves the beatles and plain white ts. i was gonna get her a beatles shirt but shes kinda picky with what kind of shirt she wants so now i dont know what to get her. and i wanted to make a scrapbook but we dont have that many pictures. also i cant ask her what she wants cauuse its a surprise (: any ideas? more

Voting Question: What do guys do? Need ideas....?

My boyfriends birthday is coming up, and I am flying his best friend into town for the weekend. I've got the Sunday covered, but I am trying to figure out what to setup for them to do on the Saturday. Its a surprise so I don't want to ask what he wants to do with his buddy. I need to know what guys do together for fun, so I can arrange for a game plan. Keep in mind its winter here, so outdoor sports are not really an option. Please help with some ideas.... more

Resolved Question: 30th birthday ideas for husband?

My husbands 30th is coming up and i dont know what to do we are SOOO broke right now. I wanted to go wind surfing, or massages but too expensive of course sooo here I am...I live in Colorado near Breckenridge if that matters lol. I will have only about $200, but not until like 2 days before his bday so reservations are hard. I am going to be in Vegas until 2 days before maybe I should just come home early to surprise him?LOL my mom and sister live in Vegas and i dont gamble, Im only going to see them for a week more

Voting Question: Where to have a 50th birthday party in Washington D.C?

We are throwing a 50th surprise bday party for my dad, any ideas on a place to have it in D.C? Somewhere pretty nice but not that expensive, the top of our budget is $2000. Help please! more

Voting Question: What should I get for my friend's 18th birthday?

So my friend's birthday is coming up, and I was planning to surprise her at work with flowers. However a few weeks ago, I told her I used to have a crush on her. I don't know if she could take this the wrong way or anything like that. If this isn't a good idea, what would be a good gift? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: translate into spanish ...please i need an expert or a teacher?

translate and somehow add 5- 10 preterite words ( like fui, fuiste etc...) My best birthday of all time was when i was 10 years old. My friends gave me a great surprise party. I had no idea i taught everybody had forgotten about it. I was really grumpy all day. When i came home and my mom told me to go to the basement and open the light and when i did i was surprised to see nobody forgot. I was so happy i got soo many presents. Most of all i was happy to have such great friends. more

Resolved Question: Car pranks/decorated surprise on his birthday?

I really want to surprise my friend for his birthday tomorrow. i am already going to fill his car up with balloons...what are some other good, safe ideas?(: no real pranks, just mainly festive birthday ideas!(: more

Voting Question: valentines present for boyfriend? im stuck for ideas :(?

its my boyfriends 16th birthday in a couple of weeks and its valentines a week after that but i dont know what to get him! for his birthday i havent gone mad with money. I bought him a hoodie he wanted and a photo frame to stick loads of different photos in and arranged a surprise meal for him to with loads of his mates. anyway for valentines he said he's got me two things each about 40 quid but i literally dont know what to get him! i wanna get him one thing romantic and one thing which is just like a normal good present he'll like. He already said no to clothes cause hes so picky but do are guys fussy when it comes to boxers and stuff too? haha any ideas would be much appreciated. oh and we've been together over a year and im willing to spend up to 70 quid more

Voting Question: present ideas, homemade or anything else?

my cousin is throwing a surprise birthday party at the skating rink this weekened for my other cousin (her sister) and shes turning 20. i dont know what to get her though, its not a big party but we need like smalll gifts, my other cousins are baking her cupcakes and we were gonna buy her a cake but we thaught since shes getting cupcakes not to, any ideas? more

Voting Question: Can I be my exes friend?

Okay so 9 months ago my ex and I broke up (he dumped me over the phone 2 weeks before our one year anniversary, for NO reason). Anyways when I dated him I used to hear stories about how he used to be really fat and "ugly" looking and a "loner" (he told me these things himself) but when I met him he had lost like 30 lbs and was really attractive so I had no idea about the old him. Anyways our breakup was pretty bad considering the fact that he broke up with me for no reason/was always mean to me afterwards (we had 3 classes in college together), and he didn't even want to be friends when we were SO close in our relationship. In October on my birthday I got a text from him saying "heyy just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY" and that made me feel really good that he would say something to me on my birthday. Anyways 3 days ago after 7 months of not seeing each other in person I saw him at school (my mom attends some college classes also and surprisingly they ended up in the same math class, therefore I saw him when I came to see her). So when I saw him I was SHOCKED, he had gained about 30lbs and grew out his hair (which was weird cause he never wanted long hair when we were together but his mother really wanted him too). Me, on the other hand I look the exact same and I haven't changed (if anything I've improved myself becasue of my new single status) and when he saw me he looked genuinely happy to see me and surprised, he stops walking, smiles and puts out his hands for a hug, it was an awkward hug because I wasn't into it but it was whatever. Afterwards we walked together and he asked how I was and I told him and then things just got awkward so my mother held conversation with him to smooth out the situation. Later my mom said that he had been asking her how I had been when they were in class together and he seemed interested in how my life has been since we broke up. So now for the past 2 weeks I've been seeing him whenever he leaves class with my mom and it always feels so awkward between us and I rarely ever say anything. The only thing is that now that I've seen him I realize how much I miss him in my life as my friend and I would really love to at least go back to being his friend because I believe life is too short to cheat yourself outta a good friendship. And besides now that he looks so different I am in no way attracted to him so he/me don't have to worry about me "falling" for him again. But everyday that I'm around him and he doesn't speak I just feel like I'm being a glutton for punishment and I don't know if being around him and HOPING he'll talk to and want to POSSIBLY be friends again is worth the disappointment I feel when he won't even talk to me. I just need help as too what I should do in this situation .I mean I keep telling myself he just doesn't care about me, but then I always remember the fact that he called on my birthday when he DEFINITELY didn't have too. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE! more

Resolved Question: What can I get for my 16th birthday?

I have NO idea what to ask for! :) Its in 14 days (so thats in 2 weeks today) So excited, milestone + birthday + whatnot But i just dont know what to get I have everything i want or need.. So i just asked mum to surprise me.. Anything thats really good that you could suggest? Thanks <3 x more

Resolved Question: Should I tell her happy birthday ON her birthday or the day after? READ FIRST...?

A month ago my friend said that she didn't like me talking to her everyday, and she wanted me to give her a chance to miss me. So I did just that. I didn't talk to her as much. Well the last 5 days she keeps talking to me everyday!!! Her birthday is Wednesday and she has a surprise party on Thursday she has no idea about. Would it be wrong of me to not wish her a happy birthday on Wednesday(I can't say I forgot because I said "your bday is in two days, are you celebrating?") or say it to her on Thursday at the party? I'm just going to appear offline for a few days. She keeps replying to my status messages on Facebook too lol, since there's a guy in my life that's showing interest ;)(I don't know if that's her reason for responding lol) more

Resolved Question: Suggestions? help please?

Resolved Question: How would you react if you found out the ring you were given for Christmas was based on a lie?

My partner of 3yrs gave me a beautiful ring that is 18 carat gold with 14 diamonds. I have never received such a beautiful and valuable peice of jewelry in my life. I am 45yrs old and he is 52yrs old. He is the love of my life. He gave me the ring on Christmas eve whilst we were sitting on our balcony overlooking the water with a glass of champagne. I was absolutley stunned at the size and obvious value of this ring. He is not without money either so this was no surprise he could afford such a gift. Unbeknown to each other, I had purchased him a ring for Christmas as well. The ring I gave him was also gold (9ct with 5 diamonds sent in a white gold inlay at the top)...It took me months to pay this ring off and it was meant as my token of deep love for him. Well here goes .......the lie......I read an email my partner sent to his older son (24yrs old) last night to wish him a happy birthday. His email was left open by accident and I went to the computer to check my work emails and found it. In the email he told his son he had bought me a ring and that the ring itself was valued at $5000 approx but it did not come from a jeweler......it came from a Pawn / Hock Shop in our local town. He told his son not to tell me and to keep it to himself. He said men who bought rings from jewelers were idiots and he only spent $300 on this ring.....he then said.....I would never know the difference and don't read anything into him giving me a ring in the first place........he bought it because he knew I wanted one.........he then said in his email to his son that he wanted to talk to him but not when I am around......I am upset with this information. He told me that the ring cost him thousands of dollars, it was even presented to me in a gift box from a jewelers which I am now asuming he purchased just a box from the jewlers to put this ring in so I wouldn't know. I feel like all the things I was thinking about our life, our love, our relationship has now been cheapened and I have the wrong idea. He has lied to me. I don't want to tell him that I read this email. I thought his intentions were to some day propose marriage and now I don't know what to think. I am really hurt by this information. I am hurt he would go to a pawn shop and buy me a ring and then lie to me about where he bought it. I am hurt that I am not worth a ring from a jewelers...............not that I ever expected such an expensive gift.......I was only hoping for a ring that cost around $300 - $400. This is not about money..............this is not about the value of such a gift............this is about a lie he perpetuated from the onset of giving me this ring. I am highly suspicious of him now..............I always thought he was totally honest with me and has always told me that total honesty is something that we have to have in our relationship..............he is now lying about this ring...........what else is he lying about..........he has eroded my trust in him. He should have been honest and told me where this ring came from rather than creating this elaborate lie. I am not stupid enough to think that maybe his embarassment at where he bought it from was the reason he lied..........but to say the things in the email he said to his son now have me wondering and more than a little hurt. What do you guys think???????? more

Resolved Question: Any good ideas for a surpise party?

We want to organise a surprise 16th birthday party for my mate. Any good ideas? Unfortunately his mum wants to be involved so no sex lol. more

Resolved Question: How to break up?......?

My bf and I have been together 8 years. He's lived with me 1/2 that time. Long story short, it's not going anywhere, and I want out. This would have been so much simpler before all our stuff was intermingled. I need help with an exit strategy. I don't want it to come as a complete surprise to him. In fact I'd prefer if he thought it was his idea. I think distancing myself is a good start. Then what? Do I start packing his stuff up? Can I keep the ring? It was given as a birthday gift. Thanks.We're not common law. I checked. But thank you! more

Resolved Question: Birthday surprise in boracay?

hi guys! :) me and my fiancé will be staying in boracay for his birthday. however, i still would like to give him sort of a surprise birthday thingy.. well obviously it's just the 2 of us but do you know any hotel/resort that'll be willing to give a hand like buying cake etc?? any other ideas?? pls help. more

Voting Question: Ideas for my boyfriends 18th birthday.?

Hi all. So my boyfriend of three years is turning eighteen in May, so I have four months to plan ahead for this! Right now I have the idea of ordering a personalised jigsaw puzzle, the image being a picture of us, and behind each piece will be a word, so that when put together, the back of the puzzle will reveal a clue. I'll send him pieces of the puzzle every day, starting from eighteen days before his birthday, so that on the actual day he will have all the pieces and have the clue. Now, my question is, what should the clue lead to? I want to do something romantic but am currently clueless as to what to do. I did a surprise picnic for him last year so I don't wanna do that again this year. Any ideas really would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. :)Oh yeah, forgot to mention, we live in London, I have a job so can afford things that might cost a bit and I don't have a car so has to be in London. :)Aw, people have actually responded! Thanks. :) I like the concert idea quite a bit. And he does like puzzles, but you're right, turning it over might be a hassle... How about instead of it being a picture of is it's the clue itself, so each piece will basically have a letter/word on it?If anyone has any other ideas, please do post them! Have a while to make my mind up completely! I also like the idea of a surprise party but he just threw one for me for my eighteenth so it might seem like I'm copying? XD more

Voting Question: Why do you think my parents love them unconditionally when they give me conditions?

I love my parents. My entire life I have tried to be exactly who they want me to be. I'm the youngest child in my family and I saw everything my siblings did that upset my parents and my parents would complain about my siblings misbehaving to me, so I learned early on that perfection was the way to my parents' hearts. It's weird, but my parents offer my siblings unconditional love (they got caught with drugs and my parents were like, "It's okay, everyone makes mistakes," whereas just once in my life a couple of tears escaped because after weeks of promising to take me to pick up materials for a project my mom backed-out once more, and I had also recently switched my eating disorder around so I was having extra anxiety, they don't know I have this "issue," and my parents sent me to my room and told me to control myself- I wasn't yelling or whining or anything, I had been calmly telling my mom that I was ready when she was). I adore my parents and I only blame myself for being as messed-up as I am on the inside, but sometimes I resent the fact that they expect me to be an adult and, yet, my siblings, who are adults, are allowed to be children. I'm in charge of everything at home- cooking, cleaning, taking care of my parents and of my siblings, and of looking after everything. No matter what I do I can't get their unconditional love. My mom was trying to say today how my she and my dad are concerned about me not liking school anymore (I'm still a straight 100s student and super involved, but I have panic attacks every day before going because I can't let my grades slip). That sounds like she was being nice, but it's not nice when she's yelling it and making me, once again, feel guilty (she always walks away after yelling at me and I just feel abandoned when she walks away like that, and then I say how sorry I am for being bad and she just makes me feel worse). I hate that she blames me for everything when she doesn't understand that she's not an amazing mom. I think the reason I blame her so much in my head for stuff is because I do resent her for putting me in the position I'm in. She leaves me to defend my sibling against our sociopathic sibling and she lets him, an adult, hit me and insult me all the time. She kept bringing my one sibling and I back to this house where another kid was always wanting to do sexual things (which she knew about, since my sibling told her) and left me, the doormat child, alone with that kid (I was little and have spent my entire life weighted down by guilt over that and my mom has no idea). She also wonders why I'm stressed-out and doesn't realize that it's because I'm enmeshed with my dad; she has always gotten me when Daddy is down and told me only I could make him happy and after all of these years I have no clue what else to do and it kills me not being able to cure him. I go out of my way to surprise her with things on random days and I'm the one who organizes her birthday and Mother's Day celebrations and I don't understand why she can't just hear me. I've always smiled regardless of my feelings, but she's my mom and I just want someone to help me. I don't understand how she missed that I was depressed when I was a child. I know I smiled through it then as well, but how adept can a 6/7 year old be at hiding those feelings from her own mom? I sound wicked and I know I sound as if I blame my mom, but I actually do NOT blame her. I'm just confused and tired of her always blaming me for every little thing, when she's never been there for me (at least I listen to her and try hard to help). Everyone tells me they don't know how I'm so nice to my parents, so it's not as if I don't try super hard. Why do you think my parents offer my siblings unconditional love and not me? My siblings ask for money, get upsets with my parents, ignore them, forget their birthdays, swear, fail school, etc. and my parents coddle them (my dad was yelling to me about wanting to die and throwing things and then, as soon as my siblings walked through the door, he was smiling and laughing with them). Thank you so much for your time.Oh gosh, this is pathetically long. I guess I wound up venting in there. I am so sorry. It's fine if you don't read the actual post. Thanks very much. more

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Resolved Question: isnt this such a cool idea?

For my friends birthday party: lady gaga tickets cool rented room a cake balloons photo booth food & drinks music :D :D :D (this is a surprise party, so we will all jump out and shout SURPRISE!!!!) ANY MORE IDEAS?! i need this to be the best birthday EVER Also its a big party cos i dont live in the same continent as her anymore and im visiting for her birthday, its special more

Voting Question: Any Ideas? Please help?

ok so its my friends birthday next month, and i was thinking of throwing her a surprise party. we will pretend we are going shopping and then take her somewhere and all jump out and shout SURPRISE!! but i dont know WHERE to have the party because i dont want to have it at a house and i dont want it at some crappy hall. i need somewhere that will fit about 20 people, have food, and a place with a backdrop and camera to take cool photos. BUT where do i have it?!?! i was thinking of hiring the "private lanes" in All Stars Lanes (in brick lane) but its WAY too expensive! i want something cool, flash and just awesome what are some ideas? more

Voting Question: WHERE CAN I HAVE MY PARTY?

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Resolved Question: How to make a 60th birthday (house gathering) unique?

Hi people, Im throwing a surprise womans night party for my mam who will be 60. Its gonna be in a house but i want ideas to make it unique (and lively) I just dont want it to be a bunch of women sitting around having a chat. So have you any ideas in which 1 I could get the party going 2 Make it Special All ideas welcome and thank you in advance! more

Resolved Question: Birthday surprise for my boyfriend =)?

It is my boyfriends birthday soon but i have no idea what to get him. I'm already getting him things he wants, i.e. a few CDs and DVDs, but i want to really surprise him!! I usually find that things you can't buy are often the best =) So does anyone have any really romantic ideas? It would be great to hear from any experience just so i know whether it would be a good idea for my boyfriend. Thanks in advance =) more

Resolved Question: please tell me if the idea of story is....?

Please tell me how is the story, and should i use more vocabulary and how is the idea. Chapter 01 - What Happens Next? At this moment, there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world. They all have their own problems and secrets tied inside their hearts and brains, protected by the hard bones. People believe that sometimes it is easy to keep a sensitive feeling bottled up inside their bodies than to open it up in cool soothing air. Six billion people in the world, six billion souls, and sometimes, all you need is one My Name is Alex McAllen, and I live in Blue Ridge, Alabama in the United States. I lost my Brother in a car accident a year ago, tomorrow is his birthday, and I am figuring out how can I go to his grave and tell him, how my life is without him? And the truth is that, I miss him, I never cared when I used to fight him and when I used to lie to him, and when I used to betray him, or when I used to distrust him, The thing is that I’m suffering now for what I have done. I dream him, every so often where he is telling me to do something, to do something I have never done, the right thing. However, I never do the right thing that is what he used to say. Scott used to say I do not do anything right, the thing is that now is the time for me to finally change. It was morning, I just woke up and I saw him again last night, but this time I could finally understand what he was saying to me. “Feel your life like it is a gift and you can never ruin your gift, can you?” He said calmly. I went running to him and hugged him for all the time he was not around, it felt so real and comfortable. Only till I woke up and this thing came into my mind that it was just a dream then I looked in front of the mirror and I said that “my big brother left me because I had a fight with him”. I could not just keep sitting and staring at the mirror, because Dillon was coming home for breakfast today, his parents were out of town for the weekends, so I asked him to spend some time with me. I stood up, went off the bed, took a shower, then I brushed my teeth and I changed my clothes. I went down stairs for the breakfast to see if it was prepared, when I went to the breakfast table, I realized that “what am I thinking? The breakfast is always ready, because I’m always late” Since I was hungry, I stepped forward, pulled the chair, and sat. “My mom, my dad and my best friend was there, just like it used to be when the big brother Scott was around” I thought. I believed that a perfect family is when all the members of the family are on the table to have the first meal of the day, but too bad my thoughts never came out to life. I was a very unusual teenager, until now when my life is about to change. One of my closest friends is Ashley Stevens, her best friend is Dana Paxton, they both are in my class and they both live at a same house, it’s kind of weird, people find their way after they are eighteen, but they seems to be finding it now. Ashley is kind of the girl who doesn’t care about anything, just like she didn’t cared when she put her boyfriend in coma, actually it wasn’t her fault, but now that it’s been 6 months she still feels that it was her fault, and every day she talks to Dana to feel better yet she doesn’t. Ashley and Dana were going to the Teen Store where Dana works for extra earning; Ashley is walking with Dana talking to her, “I know you always tell me it wasn’t my fault, but the truth is that it was, and I feel guilty, if I would have been patient maybe he would be better, maybe his parents would feel better, maybe I would be feeling better” Ashley said “Don’t you think then, maybe you wouldn’t be walking with me here” Dana replied. “I don’t know what to do? I’m feeling guilty and there’s nothing I can do” Ashley said to Dana “You know what! I can help you, when we get to the store, you can buy a good music CD, and it will help you feel a lot better” Dana replied. Eventually they reach the Store, they both went inside and Dana goes behind the counter, and returns to Ashley, wearing a badge. Dana pointed Ashley towards a shelf, “Go there and buy whatever CD you like, I can get you a discount too,” Dana asked Ashley “Ok” Ashley answered. Ashley went ahead to the shelf and started her search, after a minute or two a person comes in from the door and comes right ahead towards Ashley and moved to search a CD. “Hi, my name is Vince; I’m looking for an Eric Wilson CD, could you help me find it?” Vince asked Ashley. Ashley looked at him, found him familiar, and stared at him for a second and began speaking, “Pardon me?” Ashley asked in surprise “Hello, my name is Vince, I’m looking for an Eric Wilson CD, could you help me find it?” he replied. Ashley though did not knew who is Eric Wilson, but I think she liked his charm and finally decided to help, “Yes, of course” she replied to more

Voting Question: friends birthday party?

So im throwing a surprise birthday party for my best friends 17th birthday which is in a couple of weeks. So does anybody have any ideas about what to do to prepare for it and things to do at it? more

Resolved Question: How to deal?! He's leaving in 2 weeks...?

I graduated high school about 6 years ago...recently I have came back in contact with someone I graduated with. Someone I never really talked to in high school...don't really know why, Anyhow, past few months we have started talking for some reason sporadically here and there...then seems like one day I realized what an amazing guy he is...one of the smartest, deepest, honest, caring guys I have ever known...we live a few hours apart from each other now so its been a bit difficult but I can deal. He came down and surprised me a few weeks ago for my birthday and I just feel so comfortable with him, no weirdness or awkwardness, even with our first kiss. Unfortunately we have gotten close and on February 1st he is leaving to go to Korea to teach for a year. We wont be completely cut off from each other...internet and such...but I know its going to be terrible. Very very hard...especially since we have gotten so close so fast. What do I do to pass the time and make sure we stay just as close until he comes back home January 2011. We both never expected to get close or feel this way...especially since we both knew he was leaving...it's gotta be one of the hardest things I have dealt with. Any ideas? more

Resolved Question: Good place to throw a party; other than a house?

My friend and I want to throw a big surprise birthday party for my boyfriend. But we have no idea where to have it. Don't give me any lame shit. A place where people can get crazy:) But keep in mind he's turning 14. We live in Indiana so there isn't much to do. Can you please help?! more

Voting Question: Having a Michael Jackson Theme Party Need Ideas?

I am having a surprise Birthday Party for my my three Aunts. Two of them (twins) are turning 39 and the other one is turning 38. This is going to be a Michael Jackson theme party. If anybody had any ideas or websites that can help me out from decor to invites to games etc. I want this to be a success and a surprise. I am expecting 100 ppl plus. Thanks i advance for your help. Anything is helpful more

Resolved Question: My boyfriend's birthday is in the up coming April. Where could I rent a house for a night?

I would like to throw him a small surprise birthday party but I need a place to do so. It would only be me and a few of his closest friends and family. I have no idea where to start. Please help! Thanks! more