my parents are against my relationship for no reason what can i do?

my parents mostly my dad are against my girlfriend we are arabic and she is american i kept her a secret for a while then i told them i haven't done anything wrong my entire life and now they're acting like i killed someone and they really hate her guts they don't even know her name she bought them a gift basket shes trying to make good how can you hate some that has done nothing to you except try and get you to like her i love my girlfriend more then anything in the world when i told him of her he said it wont last more then 5 weeks 2 months max we've been Official together for almost a year they think this is my first girlfriend but its not ive had plenty before this ive been cheated on and hurt and i know she wont do that to me no one i know approves of us no one at all i don't know what to do and i really am not happy with my life at all i hate being at home i hate my siblings my parents my house i hate everyone anyone everything and anything the only time im happy is with her summer 2012 ill be moving out and going to Rolla MO. for school and she will be living with me but i want that sooner but no way my parents will let me leave but i really don't think i can take my families **** anymore im about to explode im really like about to go crazy and its the same at her house and she wants out as well i don't and will not lose her over some bullshit what should i do want can i do to get my parents to approve or make them let me leave
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The first thing you should somehow do is have a good long talk with them, Keep your voice low and serious. Keep eye contact and tall them how much you love ur girlfriend. Tell them that it is your choice if you choose to get your feelings hurt (if you do), and tell them that you can take care of yourself. If the talk doesn't go well, then the best the to do is save up your money; and when you have enough - run away. Find a place of your own. You should not have to be confined or broken because of your family. They are the ones you are supposed to love and trust the most and you can't be yourself around them. Tell them that. I wish you good luck, my friend.
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Future mother-in-law being VERY rude. How do I handle it? HELP!?

I am getting married in November. When my fiance and I first met, he told me his mother was the most important thing in his life and that she meant the world to him. I thought it was touching that they were so close, and when I finally met her, she was very nice and we got along. After we had been dating a few months, though, and as things began to get more serious, she began to make snide remarks. First it would be about how I hated her, or her dog, or how I wasn't talking enough, or how I was stealing her son. It wasn't joking remarks, either. She would pin me in a corner and ask why I hated her little Yorkie so much, asking if I felt like I was above her and thought I was so elite. For one, I am an avid animal lover, and two, I worked in animal services for many years, so I am an animal person. I have three cats of my own. However, I would visit and be in a dress and she would be offended that I wouldnt lift the dog up and rub it all over me and let it lick my face, etc. I pet the dog, I say hi to it, give it little chew biscuits, but come on. I love animals, but they ARE animals, not humans. I don't think they should be allowed to walk all over me, which is what she expects. Then, more lately, after over a year, she has begun to make comments like "I thought you were on a diet. Looks like you gave that up" or if we're visiting and I make a comment about the news, she'll say "Oh you don't know what you're talking about. You're just a young girl. You are so naive". I hold 3 jobs, one in government, and I have an advanced degree in law. I always try to be polite. She just keeps attacking me, in front of my fiance, in front of others, and instead of respond or defend myself, I just nod. I don't fight back, I don't set her straight, because I don't want to be disrespectful. My fiance goads her too, agreeing, asking why AM I so mean to her when we're there. He couldn't fathom disagreeing with her. I have been nothing but nice, I cooked her dinners, for christmas I hand made a gift basket with decorative items and goodies, I've brought her flowers, etc. My own mother and I had a rough relationship when I grew up, and are not very close, and she'll bring that up, saying I just hate women, and that I need to "get over it". I have many friends, who are women. I just don't like people that try to start drama with me. She called me the other day, left a message to call her back, angrily. Said we had to talk. I don't feel I need to acknowledge her hostility. But what do I do? She is my fiance's world, but she is trying to chase me off. I love my fiance, but how far should I let this go? The rest of his family loves me, we go visit them often. We're always giving her money because she doesn't work, she's always snipping about how I need to be more of a 'wife', when I am already working more than full-time, cooking, cleaning, etc for her son. I dont' want to talk to her. Should I have to? I've tried to tell her I like her dog, I've tried to tell her I don't hate her, I've taken her out to lunch, she just complains or tells me how horrible I am becoming. HELP
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Run! You've got too much education to be putting up with this. It's not going to change. You're going to forever be explainig to you fiance/husband how's she's mistreating you and he's going to be forever telling you you're over exaggerating. Run Forrest Run!
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I think we should all boycott christmas this year? Anyone with me??

Seriously, I was reading this thing about how the government is concerened that people dont have any money to shop so tehy wont make enough money in sales tax revenue. Wouldnt it make sense for us ALL to not buy in to the hype of buying stuff that you dont need, lets face it if you dont get everything you wnat for xmas, you wont die, will you? Think of all the stuff that is getting recalled from china, dont you think there will be more? And we are supposed to give it to our kids? Tainted with e-coli cheeses and sausages taht you give in a gift basket? I just think it would be Awesome if everyone would say ENOUGH and not buy into it this year!
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Great idea! I hate that Christmas ads are on air each year before Halloween is even finished. Everyone has forgotten the REAL reason for the season, and buying junk for one another is not it.
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Do you think he likes me - or is he really friendly?

Recently I broke my arm and had to have surgery. My crush stopped by my house with a really sweet get well soon card, gift basket, flowers and a cute kit to decorate my cast/sling. In the card he called me 'babe'..It was so sweet.. I don't know if it means anything because we are friends, but not really close friends. My best friends didn't even do anything like that so I thought it was a sweet gesture.
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I think he likes you.
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How do i get a guy to admit he likes me? do you think he likes me?

he is my bestfriend pretty much thats a guy.. im sure i am inlove with him , i have been for a year now.. he flirts with me non stop everyone can see we are in love some even think we're going out. he wrote on msn , after i told him how my whole family thinks he loves me . he wrote , will u go out with , cya ? i asked him at school what he ment he said he was joking? but :S ye and today at school i wrote on his hand , bestfriends and on mine he wrote I <3 u my parents get along with him cos he comes over and goes out to dinner with us for my birthday i got a gift basket with a chocolate rose in it with heart shaped chocolate.. he says he likess someone else though , but she doesnt go to our school , his friends dont even know who it is , i dont even think she exists.. he told me about her straight after we were texting because he was tryin to guess who i like and his letter of the person was the letter of my name but also the one know one knows? Help please. we are both 15.
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I am a 15 year old straight guy in high school, and this happens with most guys who flirt. If you don't want to read all the details below, the answer is to talk to him to for a while (a little chat) and when there is an opening, say something like "if you don't mind me asking, do you like me" or "why do you like me"? (I know it might be off subject, and odd, but if you want him to admit you have to be direct, and there must be no flirting). Make sure he looks you in your eyes when he is talking (he may be a bit nervous). After asking the question, you may intervene on his answer, by saying something like "because I love you". A boy always establishes his attraction in girls somewhere around age 12-13 (whether it be sexually, or by a crush). This guy likes you by a crush from what you have told me, but you never truly know what a man has on his mind. Relationships like this go for about 2 to 4 years, because he, is shaping into a man, and will mature gradually over the years. This is also due to the high school 4 year issue; high school is only 4 years and when it ends, two people with different futures usually split apart, by college, jobs, or another period of learning. Someone in a relationship may lose interest as they grow as well (no offense, but if you play the game you are going to lose eventually, unless you marry, and even then it is not secure because of morals and such). He is using this "other girl" as a jealousy factor (this may not be necessarily true, but you should look into it). A gift like chocolate is definitively an act of declaring love (not sexual, especially if he states that he loves you and then says its a joke). He has a little bit of doubt that you may not like him back (I mean *love* him back), so if you do give him hints above the ordinary flirting. Your family seems to like him so they will definitely accept him if he comes into the house, and since you are the same age you shouldn't have any problems with age awkwardness. Anyway, he likes you and you like him so you should openly admit your love to him and hope he gives you his in return. Do this in a private place like behind the school, were few people are to ensure if there is a rejection you won't be hurt terribly (I doubt he will, unless he is really nervous and has a stupid moment). ?Good luck?
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Accomodating Guests...?

I want to get married in the church (in another state) I grew up in, but since prices are skyrocketing, I'm worried about people showing up to the wedding! So, I was thinking that I could rent buses, one that would bring people down if they wanted to attend the rehearsal dinner, and one that would bring people down later if they didn't. And then have shuttle buses bring people to and from the wedding. If they wanted to find something else to do (which there isn't much to do in this town since it's really small) and they would need a car, they could drive and I would pay for half of their gas. Since The church is 5 hours away from most of my guests, I was thinking about finding a hotel and renting a bunch of their rooms for the out of town guests. I could easily do this as I am still a member of this church so it will be free, so the amount budgeted for the venue could go to hotel rooms. If I did this, I would want to put a gift basket in the rooms with all sort of things (cont)
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I think this sounds awesome if it is in your budget -- and from your other q&as it sounds like you have really thought out your budget. I think paying half their gas is a lot but you could put gas cards in the baskets...I keep deleting this next part and starting over: I am thinking some way of bus people to give their gas cards away to drivers if they so desired. I think you are over the top with your consideration but if you can afford it that is not a bad thing. I believe your Fab 50 -- the invitation list you have decided on -- are probably people who would drive 5 hours for you. I think the bus thing (esp 2 busses LOL) is enough without the gas card. If people do not want to give up access to their cars then it is their choice to drive down. What if there were shuttles they could sign up for to go to the main town close to your church town? If there was an area that was walking distance to museums and shopping etc. then a shuttle could go at X:00 there and leave at X:00 to come back. I think that would be plenty or... I went to my cousin`s wedding in his bride`s hometown in a sort of yucky town in Ohio. They had events like a golf outing and a picnic etc. for the guests to do. We honestly did not have that much time for sightseeing. I honestly believe the recipients of the fab 50 invitations would show up at your wedding if it was on Guam and you don`t have to worry -- but the hotel rooms plus the buses is very generous and I think you will have a fabulous wedding weekend. Getting away somewhere different is fun so I think if the hotel has a lounge the guests will like socializing with one another during what little down time there might be.
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Christmas Ideas for boyfriend?

I've been with my boyfriend for two years, and we recently just got our first apartment. I'm 18 and the day after Christmas he will be 20. I have a little bit of money, but I'm only looking to spend like 100 more dollars. I've already got him an outfit, a pair of shoes (that he picked out) and a homemade gift basket full of smell goods. I have no idea what else to get him. I've heard rumors that he was getting me a ring, so I don't want to seem cheap. What else should I buy?
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sex dice http://www.spencersonline.com/product/Se… Sexy Coupons for Him http://www.storeoborealis.com/shopping/b… oh ya and sports slippers of his favorute team
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How much should i charge for this giftbasket??? Pictures*****?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29701583@N0… http://www.flickr.com/photos/29701583@N0… this gift basket includes 1 bottle of champagne 2 wine glasses filled with chocolate covered strawberries 2 chocolate covered strawberry topiaries 1 negligee 1 box of rose petals 2 gourmet caramel apples drizzled with white choclate and garnished with pecans 4 body sprays 4 body butters 1 scented candle 1 white and chocolate pecan clusters in glass candy dish
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i cant see the pic but 150$
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So does this sound like a fun way to tell your family your expecting?

So I live about 15 hours away from my family. I was thinking about putting together a little gift basket of stuff like with baby powder, a bottle, a pacifier, and a rattle or something. I would mail it to them and just wait for them to call me after they had gotten it. I know they would call me after they get their reaction so I thought that would be cool. This is my second pregnancy and the last one ended in a miscarriage so I guess I want to make this different because I have high hopes this pregnancy will be different from the last. I'm getting close to 11 weeks. I would send it out at 13 weeks because I lost the last baby at 12 weeks and just want to make sure I make it past that point. Thanks everyone and congrats to all you!
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i sent my mom a picture of my ultrasound, and told her to guess, but i zoomed in real close so all u could see was the little fetus (by the time i told them i was 9 weeks)...all in a text msg. she called me right away happy! ur idea sounds cute, or send them a little something and tell them u thought this would be perfect for them..and have it say proud grandma/grandpa/aunt/uncle, etc..there r so many fun ways to do it!
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Need help finding modern lullaby-type songs please?

I'm going to a baby shower this month and I want to make a lullaby CD to stick in the gift basket for baby and Mom to enjoy. I'm looking for modern lullaby songs or even just songs that are really mellow and soothing even if they're not thought to be "lullabies". So far I have: "Hushabye Mountain" -- Stacey Kent "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" -- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole "Wild Horses" -- The Sundays "Moon River" -- The Innocence Mission "Dream" -- Priscilla Ahn "Rainbow Connection" -- Jane Monheit "Come Away With Me" -- Norah Jones But I need more... Nothing with kids singing. And again, MODERN. :) Just mellow lullaby-like songs. A lot of the typical lullaby songs would drive me NUTS having to listen to them every night so I want these to be something Mommy will enjoy too!
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In My Arms by Plumb is very beautiful. If you like Norah Jones I would also recommend Shoot the moon. The song Fade Into You by Mazzy Star is pretty too and a personal favorite of mine. I know it's not modern but Claire De Lune By Debussy is nice too. The instrumental version of My Imortal by Evanessence is pretty too. Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy is a favorite of mine as well. I don't know but other songs that come to mind are Jewel, Folish Games or You Were Made For me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWvEXChfl… Mazzy Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsWsasqIo… Fine Frenzy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsWsasqIo… To Love You More Celine Dion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh1ajZ9_j… Beautiful Mess by Diamond Trio. It is a love song, you just have to listen to the lyrics. If I think of anymore, I will add them. Lol, not sure if these are what you are looking for but they were the first songs that came to mind!! :) EDIT: Alright so this is so far from anything modern but, I just thought of Patsy Cline. She is my absolute favorite, but I am biased because this song holds a special spot in my heart, it reminds me of my late grandfather and our times together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmLS_jkxP…
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What kinds of things should I give my neighbors?

I just moved into a new house with my family, and our neighbors have been really nice to us. The father helped us out with moving things in the house (such as furniture), they baked cookies for us (which were really good,) and they let us use their lawnmower when ours was broken. What kinds of things should I put in a gift basket so that we can thank them for what they've done to help? My mom and I are going to make a cake, so you don't have to suggest that. Anyone who makes rude comments will be reported for abuse. Trust me.
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Maybe a gift certificate to a nice restaurant. Or make a sincere offer that if they ever need anything to come to you. Friendship is often the best gift. whatever you do, don't give them herpes, they may graciously accept it, but it won't be truly appreciated. Hope this helps!
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Wanting some advice on what to get him.?

Ok so Valentines Day is around the corner, I have been with my husband for 11yrs (we are still young though, im 24 and hes 28) and Im not very good at getting him things and he not very good at it either, we have gotten to the point where we write wish lists lol! well I told him i want him to do something romantic for me. so now im stuck on what im going to do for him, No tools, wallets, lingerie, or anything like that. and hes not really into anything, he works and when hes home if hes not spending time with my daughter and i he is playing his xbox360. I thought about sending him a gift basket but they really dont make much for guys. I have been working on a love letter, we havent done that in a while so i thought maybe writtin down my feelings about us and our love might be a little romantic but cmon guys give me some pointers please!?! I know he hasnt figured out what hes gonna do for me yet because he told me, but im sure its gonna be good, so mine at least needs to be descent lol! thanks for readin and answering
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do a candle light dinner at home, take him by the hand sit on his lap and tell him why you love him from your heart, tell him why you need him and tell him why still after 11 yrs together if you could why you'd do it all again. It's seriously romantic, it's seriously sexy and he's seriously gonna love it... Happy Valentine's day!
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letter to my friend who was diagnosed with cancer..pleasee!?

o.k. so this may seem like a weird question to ask but i really need your opinion. so i have a friend that was just diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma cancer. so we used to be BEST FRIENDS, like inserperable for like 2 years. then there was kinda a fight that kinda brought us apart, so now were friends but no as close. so im writting her a letter to put in the gift basket thing i got her and this is what i have written so far... hey___(sry not using real names) i hope that you like everything i got you! i hope that everything is going well and you are feeling good. if you need anything at all i am here for you if u need me! for some reason i dont no what else to say, can anyone help?? thanks(plez no rude or negatize comments)
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i think its a really nice gesture on ur part..u may include stuff like "remember when..." and include funny incidents that you have enjoyed together and tell her how much you miss her and all the time you spent together...you may also give her updates as to whats been up in skool lately and fill her up with all the latest gossip... for me it always happens that whenever i get into writing a letter its very difficult to stop..just put some more thought into it and share it with her, make her smile and pray for her to get well soon.
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Kung Fu Tradition or Myth?

I was told that in traditional Kung Fu a prospective student presented his would-be master with a gift (usually a fruit basket or some assorted foods), I don't feel that my resource for this was credible which is why I ask here. If this is indeed fact... what is this tradition called? Could anyone provide more information?
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I suppose that the term "visitor's gift" is as good as any. This tradition also holds for visitors to Christian monasteries. Whenever you visit a monastery, you ALWAYS bring a gift. In the western tradition it is usually fruit, brandy, coffee, tea or some other "treat" that the monks don't regularly get for themselves.
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can you please help me out..thanks?

I'm doing a research project and I hardly use the internet so I have difficulty paraphrasing stuff that I find. If you can, please paraphrase the following 3 paragraphs for me. thanks. Rokna or Thaka: Acceptance of the alliance Roka is the first and smallest of the ceremonies, the parents of the bride and the groom solemnize that the son and daughter respectively have been booked for each other. This is a virtual engagement. Sagai: Engagement The actual engagement takes place a few days before the actual wedding. Rings are exchanged between the bride and the groom, in the presence of a religious head, close friends and relatives. The day of the wedding is normally be fixed after the 'sagai'. Chunni Chadana: Dressing up and blessing the bride One day before the wedding the female members of the groom's household go to the bride's home with the 'suhag ki pitari' (a decorated basket containing gifts from the groom's mother for the bride). These gifts usually consists of 'mehendi' (henna), clothes, jewelery, fruits, dry fruits, dried coconut, dried dates, bangles, 'sindoor' (vermilion powder) and a red 'dupatta' or veil. During this ceremony the ladies sing wedding songs to the beat of a 'dholak' or small drum and vail the bride with the traditional red 'dupatta'.
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The following are three preliminary ceremonies to a traditional Punjabi Sanathan Dharam wedding: Rokna or Thaka: The betrothal. A contract between families of the bride and groom, booking their prospective marriage. Sagai: Engagement. The contract between the couple with the exchanging of rings a few days before the wedding in the presence of a religious head and close friends and relatives. The day of the wedding is then fixed. Chunni Chadana: Veiling the bride. The day before the wedding female members of the groom's family arrive with a basket of gifts from the groom's mother for the bride, including a red veil called a dupatta with which the bride is veiled as the ladies sing wedding songs to the beat of a small drum, blessing and welcoming the bride. Henna, called mehendi is also included in the gifts and her hands and feet will be painted with intricate designs (these will often contain the names of the bride and groom, the marriage will not be consummated until he finds where they're hidden, she will do no work until the dye fades), there will also be vermillion powder ( called Sindoor, it will first be applied to the forehead of the bride by her husband in the wedding ceremony, she will apply this mark the rest of her life), jewels, bangles, clothes, and fruits and nuts. The basket is called "suhag ki pitari".
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can you please help me paraphrase???

I'm doing a research project and I hardly use the internet so I have difficulty paraphrasing stuff that I find. If you can, please paraphrase the following 3 paragraphs for me. thanks. Rokna or Thaka: Acceptance of the alliance Roka is the first and smallest of the ceremonies, the parents of the bride and the groom solemnize that the son and daughter respectively have been booked for each other. This is a virtual engagement. Sagai: Engagement The actual engagement takes place a few days before the actual wedding. Rings are exchanged between the bride and the groom, in the presence of a religious head, close friends and relatives. The day of the wedding is normally be fixed after the 'sagai'. Chunni Chadana: Dressing up and blessing the bride One day before the wedding the female members of the groom's household go to the bride's home with the 'suhag ki pitari' (a decorated basket containing gifts from the groom's mother for the bride). These gifts usually consists of 'mehendi' (henna), clothes, jewelery, fruits, dry fruits, dried coconut, dried dates, bangles, 'sindoor' (vermilion powder) and a red 'dupatta' or veil. During this ceremony the ladies sing wedding songs to the beat of a 'dholak' or small drum and vail the bride with the traditional red 'dupatta'.
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The Rokna or Thaka is the approval of the bride by the groom's family, and the groom by the bride's family. The Sagai is the actual engagement when rings are exchanged in the presents of a religious figure, family and friends. Following the Sagai the date is formally set for the Chunni Chadana and wedding. The Chunni Chadana comes between the Sagai and the wedding, but is usually the day prior to the wedding. Where the female members of the groom's family (aunts, sisters, etc) take gives from the groom's mother (mother in law to be) to the bride's home. The gifts may be jewelery, fruits, clothing, henna or other such items. During the Chunni Chadana, the groom's female relatives dance around the bride to the beat of a small traditional drum and cover her with a red dupatta, or vail.
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Calling all those poets out there... any ideas on a poem for a "Wedding Welcome Basket"?

I'm helping out my Sister In Law for her wedding, and I'm no poet. I'm lucky if I can spell all the words correctly in this post! (Too bad no iambic pentameter checker on Word!) She is having quite a few out of town guests, and she is putting together a little Welcome Basket (well, actually a gift bag) for each room at the hotel. It will have a couple of water bottles and some snacks. Nothing over the top, just a little munchies. Any ideas on a cute saying for the bag? The happy couple is getting married on Saturday, May 12th; and their names are Mark and JuliAnna (or just Julie). Thanks for your help!!
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Welcome and thank you for traveling so far, Be it by airplane, train or just by car. We hope that you have a good time while you're here, Sharing in our wedding happiness and cheer.
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attn: teachers!!! tips for starting a classroom.....?

my best friend will be starting her teaching career in a few months. for christmas she is asking for things for her classroom but she isn't a 100% sure what all she will need. so i want to buy her a basket of things she will need as a gift. what all should i get for her? what was the one thing you wish you had your first day as an elm. teacher?
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Some cute bulletin board supplies are good for elementary teachers- borders, holiday pictures, etc. Decorated storage bins for supplies like crayons, pencils, scissors, etc. Some personalized pencils, pens, notepads. See if there is a teacher supply store in your area and look around. There are always some really good things that you wouldn't have thought about, but once you see them, you have to have them.
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Baby Shower?

A good friend of mine asked me to be god mother to her baby recently, I was so honored and I want to be involved in everything with the baby shower, and the birth. Her shower is saturday and I have made the baskets to give out as gifts, I am making 100 blue cupcakes, swedish meat balls and 200 pigs in a blanket and I am printing out 100 word searches for a party game. I am also going to set up, and I have taken her tons of gifts for the baby already. The thing is, I am pretty much broke ( someone stole a bunch of money from me recently) and I don't have much money to get her an actual shower gift. Is what I have done enough, or should I bring a gift also? I don't want to seem rude to her family or other friends. She wouldn't care, she is so thankful that I have done "so much already" as she puts it.
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If you were my friend I would be thankful also. I'm 27 weeks pregnant and my friend is also so involve in my baby shower. She sounds like you. I'm not expecting nothing more or nothing less from her because I'm so grateful for what she's done. And you are the god mother don't have to bring a gift to the baby shower because god mommy do for the child thru all year around. Think about it you are going to be spending money on your god child for a long time to come. Your a great friend. and you'll make an excellent god mother.
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Why, Daddy?...Will you read and comment, please?

why, Daddy? well Sweetheart, once upon a time.... in a village where everyone was nice, a mean old witch, brought the village people, a gift in a basket. Now, because she was a mean old witch, no one wanted to look in the basket, fearing something bad might be in there. So they took the basket into the woods and called S.W.A.T., knowing they were the best to handle this problem. S.W.A.T. came and sent in a mechanical robot, with lots of eyes and metal arms and no heart. You know, just in case there was something bad in the basket. Soooooo, the robot approached the basket and with it's non-human heartless arms, it opened the basket and set an anti-bad thing device inside and backed away and waited. All of a sudden, BOOM !!! There was a huge explosion and lots of fur and feathers and internal organs and fluids went everywhere.It was an awful sight. The old witch knew they would not trust her, so she filled the basket with puppy dogs and doves. Then the S.W.A.T. people left and went to O'Malleys and drank beer and laughed. but why, Daddy? well, Sweetheart.......
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Hi. your poem is nice and very imaginary, easy to understand , and very vivid , and sad, i see 2 things, first you have too many syllables , and 2 you just need to write it, like a poem, line under lines. Over all it makes sense to me. just keep on writing, practicing will make you perfect. Good job. Peace out.
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do you like poetry with puppy dogs and doves?

why, Daddy? well Sweetheart, once upon a time....in a village where everyone was nice, a mean old witch, brought the village people, a gift in a basket. Now, because she was a mean old witch, no one wanted to look in the basket, fearing something bad might be in there. So they took the basket into the woods and called S.W.A.T., knowing they were the best to handle this problem. S.W.A.T. came and sent in a mechanical robot, with lots of eyes and metal arms and no heart. You know, just in case there was something bad in the basket. Soooooo, the robot approached the basket and with it's non-human heartless arms, it opened the basket and set an anti-bad thing device inside and backed away and waited. All of a sudden, BOOM !!! There was a huge explosion and lots of fur and feathers and internal organs and fluids went everywhere.It was an awful sight. The old witch knew they would not trust her, so she filled the basket with puppy dogs and doves. Then the S.W.A.T. people left and went to O'Malleys and drank beer and laughed. but why, Daddy?
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Ha Ha Ha Excellent! (I was going to answer well if the puppies are Bichon Frises and if they were dead)...talk about an allegory delivering on what the reader was looking for.
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Do kids really say the darndest things?

. . why, Daddy? well Sweetheart, once upon a time.... in a village where everyone was nice, a mean old witch, brought the village people, a gift in a basket. Now, because she was a mean old witch, no one wanted to look in the basket, fearing something bad might be in there. So they took the basket into the woods and called S.W.A.T., knowing they were the best to handle this problem. S.W.A.T. came and sent in a mechanical robot, with lots of eyes and metal arms and no heart. You know, just in case there was something bad in the basket. Soooooo, the robot approached the basket and with it's non-human heartless arms, it opened the basket and set an anti-bad thing device inside and backed away and waited. All of a sudden, BOOM !!! There was a huge explosion and lots of fur and feathers and internal organs and fluids went everywhere.It was an awful sight. The old witch knew they would not trust her, so she filled the basket with puppy dogs and doves. Then the S.W.A.T. people left and went to O'Malleys and drank beer and laughed. but why, Daddy? well, Sweetheart....... . .
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Why............. Funny? HA Today's times? Jeez Giveitbetterferfecksakes!! Why is not BECAUSE What I see by Ronnie. calm your voice we got no choice watch the horror see that show dude the guy gets blown away guts and stuff splatter the tube and it jives man it's sick cruel love the torture he ate that heart, shite! but don't touch me or punish me I'll tell you hurt then you will pay they'll take me away you're a ***** Dad's an a**hole I'll do what I like I hate you and your rules as the band in the back round mistrusts, connives the heroes get desensitized from the mess they touch just so they can do it again tomorrow there's more but I can't go on well yes I could but.... Click Click You captured this very well btw Heeheeeeeeeeeeee!
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Gifts or presentation (money) or both given at weddings?

At most weddings I've been to, I given presentation whether it was given directly to the couple (in a card) while they stood in a line and sometimes it was done more discreetly and there was a basket that you placed the card into. I've also seen mailbox like things so only the card can go in and you need a key to open it On some wedding invitations I've seen the word "presentation" written at the bottom and on other ones there was nothing written. I've been told that you have to write "presentation" if you expect to get money but I've also been told the opposite and that people just automatically know to bring a card with money AKA presentation. I've never really seen gifts brought to the wedding but instead were given during the bridal shower. I'm getting married this September and we're not having a bridal shower and in my opinion I think it is tacky to write "presentation" on the invitation. I personally don't overly care about the money or gifts since we're already established and have been on our own for years. I guess my question is, should I have a table set a side for gifts and a basket placed on it so if people brought something?
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Yes, have a gift table and a basket for any envelope gifts if any. Do not write "presentation" or anything like that on the invitation, 99% of people gift at weddings, so it is not really necessary to write anything. The bridal shower and the wedding are two separate wedding events, so you may get two different gifts: one for the shower and one for the wedding. If you have more than you can handle, then decline any offers fro showers and have a bridal tea or luncheon instead. Good luck
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