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@ Indigo Umbrella
Wow, that's a generous gift. I wouldn't feel bad about it though, he obviously still cares about you even if you are separated and it was his way of showing it. It might be an expensive gift, but it's also thoughtful and meaningful. Just make sure you get good use out of it. I'm not at all artistic but I have heard of them and they are meant to be amazing! I'm sure he'll appreciate the webcam and mic just as much as you appreciate the wacom.

I love buying people stuff at Christmas. Apparently I glow when I buy presents. I love picking out stuff for people I guess.
I can't believe your dad was like that. It doesn't take anything to say 'thanks', even if they don't give a gift in return. That would piss me off. I don't care about getting stuff in return, but like you said gratitude is nice. Also, your son sounds like such an awesome little guy from all the stuff you've mentioned about him.

@ Lyra
But, like... *groans* I want to smack him up the head!!!! If I were October, he would've never seen me or the girls ever again, but... *sighs* I'll finish it... (But you better be thinking of me, okay?)

Hahaha the dark side... Do you think there's room for me on the dark side...? I don't function too well on the light side anymore... ;)

Yeah, I know, it really sucked!!!! But I honestly don't hate Mikey... (I mean, I might be the only one, but...) *shrugs* I understand some of us in the fandom are not over it quite as much, so we best not push her... =(. Also, there are some of her other works that I can read next, since I don't strictly read MCR stuff...

@ Lyra
For sure. I generally don't feel comfortable when people send me gifts. Like seriously today my husband sent me a new Wacom tablet. And I felt sooooo bad because I can't even begin to afford a gift in return. But his letter was so sweet because he was saying that I inspired him as an artist and it bothered him that I didn't have the equipment I need to make art. So he got it for me to continue making art and I was just like "jfc." And I cried a bit too because it was so nice. So I'm planning on getting him a webcam and microphone for his computer when I get paid. That way he can Skype and talk to his son.

Like usually I'm okay with giving gifts to people because it makes me happy. But these people don't seem to give one fuck about me. They just want stuff. I bought my dad a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day, which I was not obligated to do. And he was just like "Cool." And ate them and then didn't even do shit for me. I wasn't expecting anything in return but some fucking gratitude would have been nice. The only people I felt obligated to get anything for was my sister (because she got me a new pair of pajamas and a shirt) and my son because he's four. And my son was super excited to see his box of chocolates. And of course I didn't expect anything from him. But he gave me a Valentine from his box of cards anyway. And THAT was important to me. That I made him happy and he acknowledged that I had done something for him. AND HE'S FOUR!

@ pixiewayro
That's exactly how I felt. Just keep on reading hun, it will be worth it in the end. Perseverance is the key. Push past the anger!

Don't let the anger take a hold of you...it only leads to the dark side. Be strong soulmate!

I've thought about begging her to write more, but I think she's done with MCR stuff ever since the whole Mikey thing. She took it pretty badly I think, and when they broke up it was the final nail in the coffin :(

@ Lyra
Three Cheers is exactly the one I'm talking about!!!! I mean... After all the shit they've been through ALREADY, and after he promised her that it was only her and the girls, and NOTHING happend with Eliza... What does he do???? He FUCKS ELIZA!!!!!!!! Like, WTAF?!?!?!?! And Frank has been sweet throughout the whole thing, so of course I'd love him, but it's weird that I'd start like Mikey now, because he was actually kinda mean a while back... *sighs* I'm FORCING myself to finish this, because I love her writing so much, but, oh, I am MAD!!!!!!!! Lol.

HELP ME!!!! This fic is killing me, and you don't want a dead soulmate, do you? ;)

Maybe we need to jump on her until she does another MCR fic... (I'm running out of her Gerard ones...)

@ Indigo Umbrella
Nah, you'd get pissed off after a while I think. Gifts are usually given to make up for some kind of serious defect in the relationship, or it's a sign of guilt. Both are equally bad.

I normally spend way too much at Xmas too, and I never get much back. That sucks that they didn't get you anything, you shouldn't go out of your way at Xmas if people don't appreciate it. If it was me, I wouldn't get them anything next Xmas. It would serve them right, and if they say anything point out their lack of giving. Xmas is about giving as well as receiving , and you shouldn't receive if you aren't willing to give. Simple as.

@ pixiewayro
It has happened on a rare occasion when Gerard is an aggressive asshole, and Frankie or Mikey are sweethearts. Birds story 'three cheers' makes me hate Gerard so much. I normally root for him even when he's an asshole but in that story I just couldn't. She's awesome by the way, it's such a shame she doesn't write mcr anymore!

Do you also sometimes find you read stories where G is the main character, but you end up falling for F or M, because G is kind of pissing you off...? No? Well, I'm going through that right now, and I can't stop, because... Well, you know how good birds ate my face is!!!! ;)

@ Lyra
Same here. But now that you mention it I actually spent a crap ton of money on everyone for Christmas and nobody got me anything in return. So I take that back. I don't feel bad anymore.

With my family anyway. I still wouldn't be cool with anyone buying me expensive gifts. It would not be good relationship mojo. :D

@ Indigo Umbrella
I'm the same. I don't like people spending money on me unless I can get them something of equal value or slightly more expensive. I don't like not matching what the person spent, even if they don't know. I felt bad over Christmas cos I'm not working at the minute, so I've no money and I know my sister spent more on me than I did on her. I know she doesn't care but it bothers me.

Exactly, that I wouldn't feel bad about. Maybe he could buy me a Mac too...

@ Lyra
THAT'S EXACTLY IT! My dad called me Sheldon because my sister spent $15 on a Valentine gift for me and I was like "I HAVE TO FIND SOMETHING THAT IS OF EQUAL VALUE!" And he was like "Calm down, Sheldon." And I eventually didn't reach my $15 price range and I feel bad about it even though she doesn't know the box of chocolates I got her was only $5 and the stuffed animal was also $5.

iPads though. That's chump change for him. :P

@ Indigo Umbrella
The gift overload would be bit of a problem all right. It would definitely make me uncomfortable after a while. You get to the point where you feel like owed the person for all the stuff they give you, which isn't great for a relationship. You need to feel equal or it won't work. Although, if he wanted to buy me an IPad, I wouldn't complain...

Lol. I wish Tony was my boyfriend too. But I'd probably have to put a stop to the gift giving overload too because I can't handle that kind of stuff. :D

@ XXXataktoulaXXX
You should try it, it's delicious!

I've had the account for years but I've only been active in the last year. I was hesitant to publish my stuff for a long time, but I got over it! What about you, have you been on the site for long?

I will try those tips with tea, who knows I might like it then.
I guess we learn a new thing every day.
For how long have you been on the site?

@ XXXataktoulaXXX
Oh no, poor you! I used to suffer from sore throats a lot so I know your pain. Cough drops help!

Tea is a very important part of the Irish diet, due to the cold wet weather ( I also find it helps when I have a sore throat). Try adding milk, and honey or lemon to it, you might like it then :)

It's lovely to meet you Maria, I'm Christine

I'm good, my throat hurts a bit though.
I only drink tea when I'm sick, don't really like it. I'm the juice type of girl.

By the way I'm Maria, nice to meet you.

@ XXXataktoulaXXX
I'm good ( I'll be better when the kettle finishes boiling so I can get my morning tea) How are you?

You're welcome.
How are you?

@ XXXataktoulaXXX
Hi! Thanks for the add!