A friend and former member told me about Lush and said it would be the perfect site for me to post my stories. Now, 2 1/2 years later, I'm still here and getting better with each story. At least... I hope I am.
What's this? More wonderful comments from more wonderful folks... I can't even begin to thank you all. This thread was more than anyone could ask for... and it answered the age old question I always had... what would it feel like for someone to do that for me... and ya know what... it feels fucking amazing!!!
Thank you everyone! You have all spoiled me so much!
So many great stories from so many great authors. The judges will have their work cut out for them.
Fucking "for profit" colleges! You nearly screwed my son! At least he's got is diploma, but did you mother-fuckers have to cancel his graduation ceremony and not tell us?!? And just how is he to get his transcripts so he can continue his education or get a job? Oh yeah... where is the so-called job placement you promised?!? Half of the jobs you sent him he wasn't qualified for due to an assortment of reasons.
The mortgage company who currently holds the mortgage on the house I own is fucking stupid. In May my account was reassessed and because of something I arranged and forgot about (I'll own this part) my payment went up over $200 a month. Yet, they failed to notify me (best guess, it got lost in the mail) that my payment would go up in July. I had my payments on an automatic payment so I wouldn't be late (I thought it was smart) and thus, didn't look at my statements (again, my fault) and was short on my July & August payment. Now, do they call me in July or August to tell me I'm short (now almost $500) NO! They send me a registered letter.
And why didn't they call? Because in November 2013, they were calling, harassing about my "late-payment" that was 2 days not late as I had until the 16th of the month, and they could see by my record I make the payment between the 10th and 12th. When I told them they couldn't get paid before the 10th due to when I get paid, and asked they not call unless it's AFTER the 16th, they agreed, and put me on a "Do Not Call" list. IDIOTS!!!
I call in a panic and a fury to get this resolved. I agree (though I'm not happy about it) to pay the almost $500 shortage. BUT, I tell them it will take me a few days to get the money from a savings account that takes 2 days to transfer the money. I was told as long as I clear it by Aug 31, it would be fine. Still not happy, I do what I must and send the money with just over a week to spare in the exact same method I send my monthly payment, though my bank's on-line bill pay service.)
At the end of August, I discover to my horror that my payment has been returned! WTF?!? I call back even more panic stricken to find out why. Now, I had asked they help with the higher payment as it was more than my budget could handle, and they did. They also refunded the two months of late fees (not upset about this in the least mind you) and now my "shortage" was just under $400 (not upset in the least about this either.) I send them the new lower payment just as I had before, though my bank's on-line bill pay service (because I'm not paying an extra $10 to use their website.)
Three days before my regular monthly mortgage payment is sent, they send me back the 2nd payment (the almost $400 to get my account current.) WTF?!? I'm tired of wasting my time calling them. So, I send an email that takes multiple tries demanding they credit me the shortage. They claim I'll hear back in 5 business days, I don't hear back for two full weeks. They send me a big envelope to my home saying they have NO RECORD of my so called refunds.
After I peeled myself off the roof from hitting it so hard... I sent them yet another email with a pdf of my bank statement showing them the three payments and the two refunds. I still have yet to hear from them, but I will continue to make my regular payments because I'll be damned to have this POS company steal my house that I'm not renting because I've had to move for a job opportunity. I am in the process of trying to refinance it to get it away from these idiots once and for all. They weren't the company I started with, but the one my mortgage was sold to. I would tell anyone I know who has this company to get away from them ASAP.
I even filed a complaint with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) for all the good it's done me. I hate how banks can sell your mortgage and it's a crap shoot on who you get. I got a crappy company with piss poor customer service.
Because I'm a manicure killer, I've gone to the gel polish. It lasts me 2-3 weeks without chipping and unlike acrylic nails, I can still wear my contacts. As far as color goes, I tend to go with a "professional" looking color. Currently it's a mauve like color. I might go a bit more pink or purple (those two colors look really good on me) and in the summer, I'll get a bit crazier with my color choices. I will say my female students have noticed and asked. I find the nail polish give me a bit more of a professional look and I don't mind paying the extra cost because it will last longer than an hour or two (not a joke, I really have ruined a manicure that fast.)
This year is the first time I've worn make-up on a regular basis. And by that I mean eye shadow and mascara. I don't usually wear make-up, but as I'm not working as a middle school teacher this year, I want to show my girls you don't need to wear 50 lbs of make-up to be pretty. I don't like to wear much more as it's more of a hassle than it's worth.
Now, if I'm going out on a "date night" with my hubby... I'll go all out. Can't do the eyeliner as it causes a reaction (why I have no idea) but I will do the rest.
Truthfully, my hubby doesn't care if I wear make-up or not... he knows I do it for me to feel pretty, but he feels I'm beautiful as is.
That gentle protector who hides in the shadows until you need him.
Hunter kissed her lips softly.
Everybody sing along!
Thank you Chrissie! I do understand the frustration but as Nicola said, our average turnaround for stories is 24 hours. As someone who has posted on one of those "other" top 3 sites, I've been the victim of a two-week delay for what I saw was no real good reason (my story was not rejected for any reason) except there was a story contest and thus, my piece got pushed further and further down (mind you, this is my best, educated guess.) 
I sure hope the booze don't run out.
