altcountryman: what sort of more info? feel free to mefi-mail me

bystander: thank you, this is the sort of general advice i was looking for
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 8:46 AM on March 31, 2008

Thanks for all the info and websites! I may not have made it clear that I'm not actually investing my own money, nor is my boyfriend, but he is in the business of investing other people's money who have made the decision to do so for their own reasons.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:27 AM on March 13, 2008

He's probably as awkward as you are, you both being giant geeks and all (I say this lovingly).

Here's what I do in situations where, figuratively or literally, my face is 2 inches away from a man I want and he hasn't received the clue: I say, "Kiss me." If that's too quick of a move for you, tell him you have a crush on him, in those words.

I used to be shy, myself. Still am to some extent. Dive in, just this once...see how it feels.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:50 PM on March 12, 2008

Another vote for the Maldives...glass bottom bungalows, etc. Your plane will probably stop in Dubai on the way there anyway so if I were you, I'd work that into the trip.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 12:16 PM on March 11, 2008

I typically don't ask too many questions when these sort of generous gifts are bestowed upon me unnecessarily. Maybe the universe loved you in that moment.

People who handle money generally have shortcuts that they know won't be examined too closely by management and may utilize them in a situation where it will benefit all to keep things smooth. A good customer will appreciate these favors quietly and not expect them all the time/ask too many questions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 9:49 AM on March 8, 2008

What about a forum?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 10:03 AM on January 18, 2008

Not an expert, but I believe you need a Florida license if you're living there and driving a FL registered/insured vehicle. You can be arrested anytime if you don't have valid FL ID after having lived in the state for a certain amount of time (2 weeks? months?) I got pulled over about 6 months after I moved to FL. I had the same experience, driving a FL-legal car on a NJ license, and I was threatened with being arrested. I was ignorant of the strict policy, which is why he let me go. Also, I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:02 AM on January 11, 2008

You will see bugs you haven't even imagined existed. They scared the crap out of me. That being said, though I still dislike creepy crawlies in general, traveling the Amazon was definitely proof for me that exposure reduces fear. A tiny spider on the wall here? Now that I know what else is out there - non-rainforest spiders aren't such a big deal.

So it might be a growth experience for your son, if he's up for the challenge. The benefits might outweigh the risk.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 4:40 PM on January 8, 2008

It sounds like he's being a normal 19 year old. Hardly a "grown up". Annoying to you, naturally, being the older sibling who was apparently lucky/practical enough to have a steadier start to life.

I agree with nadawi on influencing him positively with career/school issues. Instead of stewing and feeding your own aggravation, try to find ways you can channel your concern into being a positive influence and role model for your brother. Lots of teens have these... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 6:30 PM on December 28, 2007

Ok...called hotline, they gave me instructions similar to occhiblu's experience, and I am now sitting with product in hair hoping I don't look like a freak for work tonight.

Thanks all for the help and advice! Will update if anything hilarious happens, otherwise assume the best ;)

(FYI, if anybody's interested, they directed me to a light golden brown shade and had me mix equal parts color, developer, and mild shampoo and apply for 20 minutes max)
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 12:06 PM on December 21, 2007

It worked! Ended up with a really pretty deep auburn. And my hair didn't fall out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 7:24 AM on December 22, 2007

Wawa, how I miss thee...Meatball sandwich at 4 a.m. coming off a drunk? And what everybody else said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 12:49 PM on November 26, 2007

Don't let her out at all, not even for little supervised romps. If you're consistent with that and the spray bottle by the door, she will soon forget that the outside exists.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 7:54 AM on November 14, 2007

It sounds to me like what might be an exaggerated, breathy, mouth-wide-open pronunciation of the word "horrible". Maybe?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 10:48 AM on November 6, 2007

I imagine I'll need to distribute the load amongst several big-ass screws.

indeed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 9:12 AM on November 1, 2007

these are great!

i'm going with lindsey lohan as judy garland as dorothy with the all the accoutrement (big bag o'powder and i'll be bartending so i can just actually get drunk! and be all "it's my costume, what!?")

and a hi-my-name-is sticker with "it's dorothy bitch" a la britney spears.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 3:10 PM on October 31, 2007

try googling alcohol intolerance. are you asian? there's some predisposition for that kind of thing in asian populations.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:32 AM on October 26, 2007

My favorites:

Bananas, apple sauce (mix in with batter), walnuts, cinnamon, and/or nutmeg in any combination. A little lemon juice results in a fluffier pancake IIRC.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 10:36 AM on October 25, 2007

thanks for all the suggestions, you have all greatly curbed my hysteria at living in close quarters with a litter box.

just to clarify, i'm not talking about a city like new york, this is a teeny city but more city-ish relative to mr. kitty's previous home.

i will be a diligent scooper! thanks again all.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 1:54 PM on October 22, 2007

ok so kitty is here. he is skidding across my hardwood floor at 45 mph at least and enjoys cardboard.

outside-kitty status now depends heavily on whether or not he continues tinkling on my duvet.

thx again all
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 12:38 PM on October 24, 2007

i've often wondered the same thing - it happens to me with the sun and the trees. also happens with strobe lights, but to a lesser extent. i'm not particularly light-sensitive at any other time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 9:33 AM on October 19, 2007

virga: I'm a bartender but prefer not to squeeze the fruit for my customers mainly because I know that personally I want my food/drink products handled by as few bare hands as possible before I ingest them. I always give the customer a napkin to help with squirty citrus issues. Anybody else want to weigh in on this? Am I offending people by not squeezing for them? Some people request that I do it but unless they do, I don't.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 4:26 PM on October 10, 2007

Just "Chef" is for kitchen/restaurant staff in my experience. Chef Smith would be appropriate for a non-staff member talking or writing about said chef. On preview, what roboto said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 4:46 PM on June 12, 2007

i'd say waste not the awesomeness, but if you want to stick around and make a game of it, spread the love a little and try to make the crush jealous. tricky!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:39 PM on June 11, 2007

There's Dr. Wallet in Marlton, NJ who I can personally recommend as a super-sensitive caring dentist specializing in fearful patients, which might describe your mother considering the extent of the problem and the fact that she's been killing the pain instead of heading directly for treatment at the first sign of an issue. Marlton is in NJ but quite close to the city if she is at all able to travel within a 30-minute radius. He is the kind of dentist who will sedate patients beyond novacaine and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 1:37 AM on April 29, 2007

Cetaphil has no scent. As a super-sensitive-especially-in-the-girly-region person myself, I endorse this product (or any cheaper drugstore knockoff) whole-heartedly for your purposes. It's also a great gentle face wash.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 11:29 PM on April 25, 2007

This has happened to a couple people I know. It's phishing. Contact the actual parties involved and I bet they have nothing to do with it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sarelicar at 12:05 PM on March 22, 2007