Dear X

[lakesailer_mi]

Dear D,

I think I have been going about some of this totally wrong. A-girl is not the enemy and I should not be out to kill her. She is, indeed, the part that probably needs my love the most. Sorry, I messed that up.

But that's something you need to figure out too. Both why this part of you is so hurt, and that others are going to - even with their best intentions - make mistakes with your feelings. Yes, sometimes we hurt each other even when we don't mean to.

You need to learn to forgive others, but even harder, you need to learn to forgive yourself. I can tell you, from experience, that this is even more difficult than forgiving others. But I can also tell you, when you really do it, you will find that you can acheive most anything you want.

The other thing I've figured out is that you are living in fear. Thanks, John, I sorta had realized that, but you pointed it out clearly. I'll try to stop adding to that fear. But you are ultimately the one who has to realize that, yeah, life is scary, but it's still the best game in town. Sometimes you are going to fail. But you are lucky: there is always a safety net in our family. There was for me. There was for my Dad. There is for you too. I hope you never really need it, but I promise you it's there to catch you if you do, or even just a place to grab hold occationally and steady yourself.

In the long run, I think you have incredible potential. This isn't a statement about money or fame or even changing the world and doing good. It's a statement about you finding those things that make your heart soar and you mind race with excitement and passion.

Love
Dad.

 

[fathom7]

Dear Clients:

Is it like the sap is starting to rise as Winter winds down? Did you just get to the first level of this year's "planning activities" and realize that you have shit to get done and NOW you need my help? Where the hell were you say before Christmas when I could have used your payments? Oh fine yeah I know -- there is a trade show coming too so -- well -- hell -- why would I have nothing but time since those shows are likely more important to me getting business than you getting anything.

Thanks for additionally insisting that NOW would be a good time for a facility visit too. Yup -- let's butt that up against the trade show for good measure. As for the fact that your contractor is a lazy slug and his schedule now impacts mine -- well I guess that is my tough shit too. Oh i'll be there all right -- but you are gonna pay. The inconvenience charge will be well hidden but if I am going to have to scramble to save you minor ass -- you are going to foot the bill.

I came here at lunch -- yeah I take one -- just to dump this. Not that you idiots will read this but just to get it off my overloaded plate.

Sincerely,

Your Truly Puzzled and Better Organized Consultant

 

[BradBigBrain]

Dear cabbage and ice cream,

Fuck you.

~ My colon

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

Dear Truly Puzzled and Better Organized Consultant,

If you happen to attend a seminar in my neck of the woods, please seek out -- well my neck - in a cabin - in the woods.

From

A RedHairedandFriendly gal.

 

[suit_up_si]

Dear Me...

You allow yourself to get carried away too quickly, which is not a good idea, as you invariably end up disappointed, frustrated, angry and miserable. You need to learn to manage your expectations. Well done for not letting her see it though.

Also it's okay for things to be okay, there doesn't always need to be a problem. Stop looking for problems or for things to go wrong.

Forget about her, why do you go there? It brings nothing but pain. This self-destructive cycle needs to broken.

It's also okay to let these things out, even to strangers. I know that you probably won't listen, as you've never taken your own advice!


Love... Me

 

[someoneyouknow]

Dear Supervisor of my Supervisor,

You had to wait until I was 90% completed to make a major adjustment to the project, didn't you? It was bad enough that you discussed what I would be doing without first giving me a heads up AND made a pointed remark that everything must be done neatly, but now you want me to go back and redo what I have already done because the hack that was hired to run our helpdesk is an "expert" in these matters?

Jesus, fucking Christ! How about the "expert" get the helpdesk to do their job first before he even contemplates offering advice to me on how I should be doing the job you assigned me. How often have I, and the rest of my coworkers, bailed out the majority of the answering service, sorry, helpdesk, because they couldn't do the bare minimum of helping?

The fact that our CIO only got her job because of someone she knew, who, by the way, was shown the door a few years back because of his ineptitude, and you seem to think she's the lighted savior come to guide us through the morass of our organization does not mean the rest of us give one shit about working hard for someone who has gone out of her way to make it known none of us will ever get promoted and that to get promoted we have to move out.

I will not finish what I started nor will I go back and redo what I have already done. If you want it done, pawn it off on the Mr. Excuses and let him take the next month to complete what I could get done in three days. More neatly and efficiently to boot.

You want to make a note in my record about refusing to do a job, that's fine by me. I'll walk to HR with you and have it out. I'll explain to HR that your inability to provide clear, concise instructions in the first place and letting me do what I have always done as well as changing requirements so close to completion coupled with the fact that I have explained the time and cost that will be involved when, not if, the current arrangement is changed by Her Holiness, is why I am refusing to complete the job.

It was bad enough I had to hear the excuses from the maintenance foreman as to why his guys couldn't label things correctly, it was only the alphabet after all, but to have you now say we're going in a completely different direction at this late date is the last straw. I'm done. Don't care what is in my record, don't care what you or anyone think. I'll do my other jobs but I'm not doing this one.

The guy you always come to when your lack of planning needs to be fixed

 

[HesterPrynne]

Dear Meatheads at the gym,

Just because I'm short, chubby, and have to wear 2 sports bras to contain my boobage doesn't mean I can't workout hard for long periods of time. Your look of disbelief as I completed a 5K on the elliptical in 45 minutes didn't go unnoticed.

I don't go to the gym to primp, preen, and be seen. I go to workout hard, to sweat, and to tone my body. My heart likes it, my head likes it, and, even though it screams at me, my body likes it. Not to mention, I like cookies and working out lets me have cookies from time to time.

Oh ... and just because I smile and say good morning doesn't mean I'm hitting on you so don't worry. It means I'm polite and friendly. Could serve you to be polite and friendly too.

The short, chubby, sweaty chick.

 

[respeito]

Dear Meatheads at the gym,

Just because I'm short, chubby, and have to wear 2 sports bras to contain my boobage doesn't mean I can't workout hard for long periods of time. Your look of disbelief as I completed a 5K on the elliptical in 45 minutes didn't go unnoticed.

I don't go to the gym to primp, preen, and be seen. I go to workout hard, to sweat, and to tone my body. My heart likes it, my head likes it, and, even though it screams at me, my body likes it. Not to mention, I like cookies and working out lets me have cookies from time to time.

Oh ... and just because I smile and say good morning doesn't mean I'm hitting on you so don't worry. It means I'm polite and friendly. Could serve you to be polite and friendly too.

The short, chubby, sweaty chick.

dear chick at the gym,

seriously? do i need to shank someone? cause i've been dying to use this homemade knife i fashioned out of scrap metal. some people fail miserably when it comes to tact, but i want to tell you how incredibly proud i am of you completing a 5k on an elliptical (not my favorite machine). keep up the good work, suga!

adding to my list another reason to admire you,

respeito

hey do you want a banner for your thread?

 

[HesterPrynne]

dear chick at the gym,

seriously? do i need to shank someone? cause i've been dying to use this homemade knife i fashioned out of scrap metal. some people fail miserably when it comes to tact, but i want to tell you how incredibly proud i am of you completing a 5k on an elliptical (not my favorite machine). keep up the good work, suga!

adding to my list another reason to admire you,

respeito

hey do you want a banner for your thread?

Dear You,

Some of the guys are nice ... but I tend to be the only girl in a sea of muscles there so early in the morning and a couple of them really suck.

You are wonderful ... and you have given just another reason for me to adore you so completely.

And yes ... I would *love* one. You'll just have to teach me how to insert it again.



Unworthy of your admiration.

 

[parker77]

..........

 

[BradBigBrain]

Dear Doggie,

I am so sorry you got sick and woke me up to let you out. I know you're better now, but I can't help staying awake just to be sure you're OK. So sleep happily. Just don't mind me looking at you from time to time.

 

[aussiemark]

Dear Meatheads at the gym,

Just because I'm short, chubby, and have to wear 2 sports bras to contain my boobage doesn't mean I can't workout hard for long periods of time. Your look of disbelief as I completed a 5K on the elliptical in 45 minutes didn't go unnoticed.

I don't go to the gym to primp, preen, and be seen. I go to workout hard, to sweat, and to tone my body. My heart likes it, my head likes it, and, even though it screams at me, my body likes it. Not to mention, I like cookies and working out lets me have cookies from time to time.

Oh ... and just because I smile and say good morning doesn't mean I'm hitting on you so don't worry. It means I'm polite and friendly. Could serve you to be polite and friendly too.

The short, chubby, sweaty chick.
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[avrgblkgrl]

Dear Meatheads at the gym,

Just because I'm short, chubby, and have to wear 2 sports bras to contain my boobage doesn't mean I can't workout hard for long periods of time. Your look of disbelief as I completed a 5K on the elliptical in 45 minutes didn't go unnoticed.

I don't go to the gym to primp, preen, and be seen. I go to workout hard, to sweat, and to tone my body. My heart likes it, my head likes it, and, even though it screams at me, my body likes it. Not to mention, I like cookies and working out lets me have cookies from time to time.

Oh ... and just because I smile and say good morning doesn't mean I'm hitting on you so don't worry. It means I'm polite and friendly. Could serve you to be polite and friendly too.

The short, chubby, sweaty chick.
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You are my official COOL POSTER OF THE DAY!!!!! I bow down.

 

[Chaingun]

You are my official COOL POSTER OF THE DAY!!!!! I bow down.

LOL, you're nutty.

 

[HesterPrynne]

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Dear You ...

Ummm ... Thanks.

 

[newbiebabe]

Dear S,

How sorry I am for you that this is happening again. I know your pain.. I feel your pain. But sweet child of mine please learn something from this. I have taught you and you DO know how to find a girl of quality and worth. As I have told you, stop thinking with your little head and start using the bigger one! I love you, you are my heart.... I want your happiness more than my own. But only you can effect it.

Speaking frankly with so much love for you,

Your mom

 

[avrgblkgrl]

You are my official COOL POSTER OF THE DAY!!!!! I bow down.

Ah man, I got my posters mixed up. I thought that was Aussies' quote. Hester P you are the COOLEST POSTER OF THE DAY!!!!!

I know Chaingun, I'm crazy.

Respeito really will use that shank!!! I like friends like that!!!

 

[HesterPrynne]

Ah man, I got my posters mixed up. I thought that was Aussies' quote. Hester P you are the COOLEST POSTER OF THE DAY!!!!!

I know Chaingun, I'm crazy.

Respeito really will use that shank!!! I like friends like that!!!

No worries .... and thanks.

Yea she will. Which is why I her.

 

[AK_DDDs]

Dear X,

So don't go on and on about how intelligent you think I am and how I am such a good worker and quick learner then turn around talk to me like I am a fucking idiot, because guess what, I'M NOT!!! For the second time in a year I am having an off day and am not on top of my game, big fucking deal. Lose the condescending tone and get over yourself. I'm sorry I don't get all super fucking wet over data validation like you. Fuck. Off.

Sincerely

T

 

[kendra1980]

Dear Doctor's Office I will Be Sitting in Tomorrow,

Please do not be your typical cranky, no bedside manner self. Surprise us all.

Thank you

 

[DoRaMe]

Dear Still Can't Believe You Are Gone,

It has been a year today and yet the times we had seem like yesterday. I was talking with a mutual friend today and we were remembering all the things we did. Going to Lake Geneva, taking her to the Brat Stop for the first time, our "theme" dinners, the garden, taking me on the boat. I wish all those you left behind mattered enough to prevent you from what you did. You left a hole and we all miss you.

Missing you especially today....

 

[kendra1980]

Dear Surgical Type Fella with No Personality,

EXCELLENT job.



*you read my previous dear x...didn't ya?

 

[TheSilverLining]

Dear faceache 'friends',

Your
You're
There
Their
They're
To
Too
Two

They're all different.

Arsey and ever-so slightly hypocritical me.

 

[BradBigBrain]

Dear jacuzzi,

I love you.

 

[annie_gun]

Dear Lost,

Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. We were first and always friends. I miss getting into trouble because of you. I miss how even a dull run about could be exciting with you. I miss the relentless sex. I miss how you use to piss me off. I'm sure wherever you are, you're giving the gods or demons their due.

Love always,

Annie