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[–]hseldon10 31 points32 points ago

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On Friday, I got paid. On Saturday, I bought two Wii Games and a Wii Zapper, while Tigres tied against Chiapas. On Sunday I finished watching the Second Season of House, and today is a national holiday.

Maybe not as outstanding as your weekend, but for me, life is good too.

[–]silvab 6 points7 points ago

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National Holiday? Are you in south africa (freedom day?) or are you referring to the "National Work Naked Day"? (look it up, it's today)

[–]hseldon10 15 points16 points ago

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I am referring to Constitution Day in Mexico.

[–]SilentStill 3 points4 points ago

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Isn't that Friday? I am in the US and my At-A-Glance calendar has this down for this Friday 2/5.

I need to know when to celebrate with tequila shots...

[–]hseldon10 6 points7 points ago

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A new law passed two years ago moves Constitution Day, Juarez Day and Revolution Day holidays to their nearest Monday. However, the date of the military and official ceremonies remains the same. So, even though Constitution Day is on Friday, the holiday (day off people take) has been moved to a Monday. This is to incentive tourism.

[–]AthlonRob 0 points1 point ago

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I need to know when to celebrate with tequila shots...

every day that ends in a Y silly!

[–]strong_room 0 points1 point ago

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freedom day is 27 April - look it up...

[–]cobain_angel 1 point2 points ago

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Do you root for el America? narrows eyes

[–]hseldon10 0 points1 point ago

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I root for Tigres. Why would anyone root for El América?

[–]cliquepop 0 points1 point ago

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I root for Indios... lost cause :(

[–]hseldon10 0 points1 point ago

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Tigres is very thankful for Indios.

[–]mapguy 0 points1 point ago

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Have you ever thrown bottles of piss or barf at fans from the opposing team?

[–]hseldon10 0 points1 point ago

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Only when the opposing team is either the United States, or Rayados.

[–]mapguy 1 point2 points ago

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Nice, I've seen you on tv then.

[–]DirtPile 50 points51 points ago

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Buy a lottery ticket. RIGHT NOW.

[–]AyeAyeCaptain 17 points18 points ago

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It comes in THREES; he's run out of luck by now.

BTW Edit: Congrates to the OP, love is grand!!!

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago

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Buying a car isn't luck.

[–]Kaptain 7 points8 points ago

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Didn't you read the op? He Got a car!

[–]An_Arab 9 points10 points ago

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Perhaps we can view the accepted proposal as not counting towards his streak of luck if we take into account the inevitable crushing weight marriage is to the soul, not that I'm bitter or anything.

[–]gukeums1 -1 points0 points ago

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even "getting" a car is no fun. insurance & gas. & possible risk of death.

[–]Carioca 0 points1 point ago

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Your GF saying yes to marrying you also has little to do with luck. Either they've reached a point in their relationship where it makes sense or, you know, the man just got a raise.

[–]shanghaiknight 1 point2 points ago

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I did buy a lotter ticket last week, but not get my moeny back.

[–]DirtPile 0 points1 point ago

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As we learned from the Simpsons this week, there are other more important things. :)

[–]pero19 96 points97 points ago

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you might get downvotes for not being miserable and depressed. congrats

[–]Trollforaday 33 points34 points ago

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My first instinct was to call him a bastard and shake my fist angrily in his general direction.

[–]kingtrewq 1 point2 points ago

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Well I was having a good day, until he showed how bad its was in comparison. Anyway congrats on her saying yes.

[–]btrick 16 points17 points ago

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high five dude

[–]chemistry_teacher 17 points18 points ago

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_o/\o_

[–]blackbanner 3 points4 points ago

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Emoticon of the day!

[–]travis6690 0 points1 point ago

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It's a trap!

[–]nayson9[S] 18 points19 points ago

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*have been

[–]lroselg 14 points15 points ago

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We are waiting for your gf to cheat on you and you to lose your job. Best of luck with the upvotes!

[–]blackbanner 2 points3 points ago

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Yes and when it happens do an IAmA so we can get all the details. Then make a FFFFFUUUUUUU to express your rage. Rinse and repeat.

[–]discord 4 points5 points ago

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I think 'has' was actually correct because 'a lot' is singular.

[–]Wyrm 2 points3 points ago

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'There have been a lot of sad stories'

Now, English isn't my first language but intuitively I would say have is correct because it refers to the word stories. Sounds more natural too.

[–]NotMarkus 0 points1 point ago*

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The verb refers to "a lot," though, and "stories" is just the object of the preposition. Substitute "a large amount" for "a lot" and "has" makes more sense. However, he could have used "lots" instead of "a lot" and then "have" would have been correct.

[–]Buckwheat469 2 points3 points ago

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I was gonna let this pass and continue on, but this is bothering me now.

You claim that "has" is the correct word, but let me put this into perspective for everyone (I'll try not to make a decision on this matter, use my comments below to vote for your choice).

[–]Buckwheat469 2 points3 points ago

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There has been a lot of stories
There has been a large amount of stories
There has been many stories
There has been a huge number of stories

[–]NotMarkus 2 points3 points ago

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Many is plural so it would take "have been".

[–]MileStretch 0 points1 point ago

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I has a lot of stories

I has a large amount of stories

I has many stories

I has a huge number of stories

I has alotta cheezburgers?

[–]Buckwheat469 2 points3 points ago

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There have been a lot of stories
There have been a large amount of stories
There have been many stories
There have been a huge number of stories

[–]utexaspunk 0 points1 point ago

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[–]Hal9001 1 point2 points ago

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If that were true, you would say "A lot of us agrees with you".

But no one would say that; you'd say "A lot of us agree with you".

Hence, "a lot of <x>" is a plural phrase, and "There has been a lot of stories" is incorrect.

[–]discord 3 points4 points ago

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Now I know. Thanks.

[–]Captain_Midnight -1 points0 points ago

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To establish subject-verb agreement, the verb is only pluralized when the subject is pluralized.

"A lot" is not plural. "Lots" is plural.

Therefore, "There have been lots of stories" is correct, while "There has been a lot of stories" is also correct.

So in your example, the most common acceptable occurrence would actually be, "Lots of us agree with you."

In verbal communication, you'll hear the technically incorrect version often. The written form will probably change as well, since language evolves over time. Right now, our usage of these kinds of terms diverges according to the medium.

[–]Hal9001 0 points1 point ago

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"A lot" is not plural. "Lots" is plural.

Then do you think it would be correct to say (or write) "A lot of us agrees with you"?

So in your example, the most common acceptable occurrence would actually be, "Lots of us agree with you."

Your alternate phrasing evades the question rather than answering it. Of course "lots of <x>" is plural. That doesn't tell us whether or not "a lot of <x>" is also plural.

[–]Captain_Midnight 0 points1 point ago

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Your alternate phrasing evades the question rather than answering it. Of course "lots of <x>" is plural. That doesn't tell us whether or not "a lot of <x>" is also plural.

Uh...

"A lot" is not plural. "Lots" is plural.

Therefore, "There have been lots of stories" is correct, while "There has been a lot of stories" is also correct.

"A lot" by definition refers to one thing. That's why we have the word "a" before "lot." "A" indicates singularity.

"A bunch" is one bunch. "Bunches" is more than one bunch.

"Of" doesn't matter, if that's what's troubling you. Prepositions and prepositional phrases have zero impact on subject-verb agreement.

[–]Hal9001 0 points1 point ago

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If you are serious, please answer these two questions:

(1) Is it grammatically correct to write "A number of us agree with you"?

(2) Is it grammatically correct to write "A number of us agrees with you"?

[–]Captain_Midnight 0 points1 point ago

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I am serious, and I have twice provided the explanation you would need to answer these two questions for yourself.

(1) No. (2) Yes.

But they're both syntactically awkward. This is because English has syntax flaws just like any other language. It has a cartload of homonyms, words that can only be defined through context, a large percentage of irregular verbs, a Germanic tendency to conversationally end a sentence in a preposition, and to use the passive voice. English will do things all the time that do not seem to make sense. It will do things on paper that don't sound right when spoken, and vice versa.

[–]Hal9001 0 points1 point ago

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I am serious

Alright, I'll take you at your word.

I have twice provided the explanation you would need

Your "explanation" consisted of the false and unsupported assertion that when "a" precedes a noun, it indicates singularity "by definition". But if you look up the actual definition of the indefinite article "a", you'll see that it can precede either a singular noun or a number-collective. And the latter is syntactically plural. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a)

Both in colloquial speech and in formal writing, phrases like "A few of us are coming" are ubiquitous. Just search for "a few are" or "a few have" at the NYT site, for example, and you'll see what I mean.

The phrasing that you say is the correct alternative--"A few of us is coming"--does not appear in either colloquial speech or in formal writing. (If you disagree, could you find a few examples, please?)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I concur.

[–]noelsusman 25 points26 points ago

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My girlfriend broke up with me a few weeks ago and my cousin committed suicide last week. Life is pretty rough right now, but hopefully I can reach your level again someday.

Congrats! It's nice to hear that people are happy.

[–]hatchedeg 10 points11 points ago

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In this moment of grief and suffering, there is only one way for you to go, up. Keep moving forward and hang on.

[–]dopafiend 6 points7 points ago

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But the sad truth about it is that there's never only one way for things to go, things can always get better or worse no matter what situation we are in.

[–]specialk16 1 point2 points ago

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This. Things can always go down.

[–]viper_dude08 3 points4 points ago

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Never think 'Can things get any worse?' Because they can and will. Especially if you're poor.

[–]hatchedeg 0 points1 point ago

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They will go down if you allow them to go down. On the other hand, things can always be good. It all depends on your attitude towards it.

[–]specialk16 1 point2 points ago

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Hmm... isn't it a bit naive to think that it is all about attitude? If that was the case, things would be different. At this point, all I need is to tie some loose ends and get a gun.

And it's funny, because things aren't really fucked up. I'm just bored and I don't see any point in anything anymore. But that's just life.

[–]hatchedeg 1 point2 points ago

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It may seem naive to you, but to me, it's smart to define my happiness by minimizing sadness, or sad/depressive events in my life.

I also believe things would be different, but unfortunately people have false perception of happiness that is created through what they see in others as opposed to what they see in themselves. Many people limit their happiness by considering it to come from objects that supposedly makes them happy, or money and the like.

Why don't you blindfold yourself and try to build a puzzle, or try to write, or read. Try plugging your ears with cotton and listen to your favorite music. Cover your mouth and talk to your loved ones. Or how about tying your feet to the back of your thighs and running around the block. The absence of your sight, hearing, speech, and the inability to walk or run, will hopefully make you see that, unlike many others in this world, you are most likely able to do all those things; yet, you take it for granted. what other things do you need to be at least minimally happy?

What does suicide accomplish? If you don't see the point of anything anymore, why not move to an impoverished country and make a difference in those people, help the environment, or simply do nice things for others to brighten up their day? Why don't you go to a third world country and get a taste of a life you probably never even fathomed? How many more people are far worse than you are and they enjoy their humble life? Are they naive because they have found happiness in something insignificant to you, or others that have it all? I hardly believe so, many people have made the most out of what they have and are living a fulfilling life loving those around them.

[–]hatchedeg 0 points1 point ago

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I disagree. It all depends on your mentality and how you confront obstacles. Things will most definitely get worse if you are pessimistic enough to believe they will. One can always take a negative situation and turn it positive. Any situations can be taken good or bad, it all depends on your perspective of it.

[–]blackbanner 4 points5 points ago

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It's okay, we can't all be level 70 warlocks. You'll get there.

[–]shanghaiknight 0 points1 point ago

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my girlfriend broken up with me a few months ago.. Research new one now !

[–]lroselg -4 points-3 points ago

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downvoted for being a sad sack in a happy thread.

[–]noelsusman 6 points7 points ago

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Yeah, I know. I tried to end it on a happy note as best as I could, but there was no saving it.

[–]supersauce 3 points4 points ago

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When you're down, never begin a sentence with, "I tried to end it".

[–]lroselg 2 points3 points ago

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Seriosly tho; Sorry to hear about the bad stuff and I hope that things start looking up. Chin up! ;)

[–]msaint 15 points16 points ago

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It's all downhill from here!

[–]Tphile 9 points10 points ago

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Maybe, but I've found the downward slope has some interesting scenery along the way.

[–]jerstud56 2 points3 points ago

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Watch out for the trees.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

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I paid off one of my bills completely! I'm very proud of myself. :]

[–]commandermeow 1 point2 points ago

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"Your Rogers account shows a past due amount of $113.64, please make a payment. Confirmation not required." fffuuuuuu

[–]lynn 7 points8 points ago

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My crazy, dirty old uncle had two heart attacks last week, but it seems he will live. My husband and I had our first prenatal appointment (didn't hear a heartbeat, but it's only 9-10 weeks). My morning sickness seems to be subsiding. The third person who agreed to write me a letter of recommendation for my grad school application (he'd offered the instant I mentioned applying, seemed very excited to write a letter) hasn't gotten to it three weeks after the application deadline, but the school will accept a letter from someone else and another former professor has kindly agreed.

It's a mixed bag, but such is life. Congrats to you and wishes for all the best.

[–]CobraCommander 4 points5 points ago

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Triple congratulations, my good man.

[–]throwaway4227 2 points3 points ago

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Congrats! Hope my life can achieve that level of awesomeness soon :)

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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It will. So will mine. It's going to be sweet for both of us.

[–]throwaway4227 1 point2 points ago

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Sweet.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah... Just sit back and let it happen, dog.

[–]ImDrinkingTea 3 points4 points ago

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I'm genuinely very happy for you and wish you all the best for the future! :)

[–]SolidBones 3 points4 points ago

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Friday: Grandfather died

Saturday: Had to buy a $150.00 textbook

Sunday: Went to the hospital for a spider bite to the face.

Just so you know, your fortune is balanced out in my world.

[–]iamamemeama 5 points6 points ago

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I sincerely sympathize and I am sorry for your loss but you have to admit the bite on the face was a hilarious gesture on the part of the spider.

[–]Neoncow 1 point2 points ago

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Nice Try, Mr. Glass.

[–]Saydrah 10 points11 points ago

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This belongs in r/happy! DOWNVOTED FOR BAD CATEGORIZATION!

Just kidding, upvote and congrats. Make sure you take photos of the new apartment before you finish moving in, especially anything that's stained, damaged, etc., to help you get your security deposit back. Try not to go too insane with the wedding planning.

[–]mpness 2 points3 points ago

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Congrats man! Best wishes with everything!

[–]za72 2 points3 points ago

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Congrats!

[–]inanemantra 2 points3 points ago

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upvoted for not bitching

[–]Velirno 2 points3 points ago

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Friday, I had a nice Skype chat with my girlfriend who is too damn far away at the moment. Afterward, I played Battlefield BC2 with friends I haven't done anything with in a while. Saturday, watched some movies, ordered out, unexpectedly talked with the girlfriend again, then played Mass Effect 2 until I couldn't think straight (4am). Sunday, wrote a paper that was due the next day in an hour, then decided to finally socialize with people by taking over a classroom on campus and watching w/e we could find on Youtube.

Best part? No interruptions :D Yay good weekend!

[–]d3r3k1449 2 points3 points ago

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Life is a series of peaks and valleys.

[–]captnaynon 4 points5 points ago

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Your mom is a series of peaks and valleys.

[–]Wyrm 5 points6 points ago

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So's your face. Try putting a towel on your pillow.

[–]aaneton 2 points3 points ago

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Congrats!

[–]bluequail 2 points3 points ago

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Congrats - Congrats on all levels!

[–]Tphile 1 point2 points ago

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Congratulations. Seriously, all the very best for the future, it's good to hear this stuff.

[–]deeps918 1 point2 points ago

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So your that guy i saw at that dealership.

[–]boiker 1 point2 points ago

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congrats!

[–]timberspine 1 point2 points ago

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w00t! you go dude!

[–]Zeek1 1 point2 points ago

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Good for you, now i can go back to my life. No job, no car, no girl. FUCK ME

[–]Scarker 1 point2 points ago

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Downvoted for being happy unlike me.

[–]rushaz 1 point2 points ago

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Karma does work.

[–]BoonTobias 3 points4 points ago

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All is good except the last part, there's still time to call it off dude

[–]nayson9[S] 8 points9 points ago

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Life?

[–]jesuswuzanalien 1 point2 points ago

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...and on Monday I posted it to Reddit to seek validation from a community of anonymous people.

[–]kelmanza 1 point2 points ago

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Wow. /r/circlejerk has become a much more articulate forum... oh.. its not /r/circlejerk...

[–]FightTheFeed 0 points1 point ago

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I drank with friends on friday, went to a nightclub, drank and danced, went to a party and smoked, then on sunday I realized that I left my ID and my debit card at the club because I started a tab and forgot to pick them up.

Now this week I'm trying to get it back, but aside from that one little hiccup, my life is grand :D

[–]ZZZlist 0 points1 point ago

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I love you.

[–]thepensivepoet 0 points1 point ago

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Harumph.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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How'd you ask her??

[–]banan4 0 points1 point ago

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Congrats, you lucky bastard!

[–]youcanteatbullets 0 points1 point ago

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Your life is good. I'm happy for you and everything, but it doesn't generalize to anyone else.

[–]Forbichoff 0 points1 point ago

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its monday.

life sucks right now.

[–]aboutblank2264 0 points1 point ago

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congrats now stop stealing happiness from the rest of us :/

[–]havesometea1 0 points1 point ago

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Happy Happy

Joy Joy

[–]sandrakarr 0 points1 point ago

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This weekend I headed down to the camp where I spent many wonderful summers, watched it snow, headed up a mountain to attend the wedding of one of my best friends, then hiked up another snowy mountain the next day (and more or less slid back down). It was a good weekend.

[–]blackwidow98030 0 points1 point ago

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On Saturday I bought a man's dress shirt at Perry Ellis outlet store for my husband for under $10, I bought myself some new underpants, and I got laid...life is good!

[–]antibios 0 points1 point ago

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I found out my company is disolving my entire department for which I will get no compensation. I am about to have my car reposessed and my money troubles have dirven a huge wedge between my girlfriend and I as we try to pay for all of our bills and 2 children.

I also have no health insurance so this kidney infection will have to just work itself out.

Edit: congrats on your success though, honestly.

[–]arielb86 0 points1 point ago

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Congrats!

[–]Darkstar68 0 points1 point ago

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Your up now - Then you'll be down - Then you'll be up...

[–]isurviveoncoffee 0 points1 point ago

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Mazel Tov!

[–]khkg 0 points1 point ago

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you must have a job. so jealous.

[–]wtfomg 0 points1 point ago

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Life is good for me too right now! Congrats, and I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[–]DOGA 0 points1 point ago

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I guess that makes up for my ultra-shitty weekend. Congrats.

[–]oodja 0 points1 point ago

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This thread could really use some perspective from Bozarking.

[–]RobotBuddha 0 points1 point ago

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Gloating is fun!

[–]vdirequest 0 points1 point ago

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ooh, bad news for you about the asteroid...

[–]romcabrera 0 points1 point ago

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You should have asked your girlfriend to marry you before all that. Now, you'll never know.

[–]Kowai03 0 points1 point ago

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Nice :)

Things seem to be turning around for me too lately.. knock on wood. I just got a new job as well, it's a fantastic opportunity that I've wanted for a long time! My boyfriend and I had some trouble at the end of the year but things seem to be stable/improving :) My debts are slowly getting paid off so hopefully I'll be able to get financially stable too.

[–]ajflo 0 points1 point ago

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My life is neither great nor horrible right now, but reading this made me smile. I am genuinely happy for you, internet stranger. Thanks for brightening my evening a bit. :)

[–]tallonfour 0 points1 point ago

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Just wait.

[–]Grif 0 points1 point ago

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Ahhh...I like the idea of getting good news.

[–]Chevellephreak 0 points1 point ago

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Way to go man! I can feel your happiness over here :)

[–]noobprodigy 0 points1 point ago

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Fuck you.

Just kidding!!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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watch out my friend, life is a pendulum. You are swinging at the good side right now...

[–]panamaspace 0 points1 point ago

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Math to the rescue. 468 up / 148 down... 31% or so Redditors are sourpusses who rejoice in other people´s misfortune.

[–]burnsbothends 0 points1 point ago

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Another good thing: You get another redorange envelope from me! I hope if I can contribute to good things, it'll help stop getting bad things sent to me, like appendicitis.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Well congratulations! I'm glad things are going so well for you. : ) We're at a half-crap, half-awesome stage right now.

[–]apocalypse910 0 points1 point ago

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Watch out - that's when it gets you.

[–]AndroidHelp 0 points1 point ago

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Eat Shit asshole.

[–]raiseup151z 0 points1 point ago

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My PS3 just YLOD 2hrs ago and I am going to try to repair it myself .......but Life is good

[–]waffleninja 0 points1 point ago

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Sounds like your weekend started out well enough, but your Sunday balanced out the karma nicely.

[–]braeden 0 points1 point ago

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I think I'm getting contact happy.

[–]raptosaurus 0 points1 point ago

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Oh rub it in, why don't you?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Many congratulations to you my internet friend! and by many I mean I don't know you but I'm sincerely happy for you.

[–]greebowarrior 0 points1 point ago

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Congratulations to you both!

I get my new car next week :) Sadly, the joy is marred by the fact my housemate has started acting like a cunt, smoking in the house, and playing hide and seek with my, and my other housemate's possessions

[–]tejmin 0 points1 point ago

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That's a pretty fuckin awesome weekend. Grats. Write it down - or keep a memento. "Member that weekend I got a raise, apt, new car, and wife?"

[–]lhomme314159 -1 points0 points ago

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Grats? are you serious?

[–]tejmin 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, grats. Are you seriously criticizing me for this? In terms you might understand better, "DO YOU HAS LIFE?" I have a troll shield, apparently I need to have it adjusted...

[–]karnoculars 0 points1 point ago

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Your job is just a way to spend time doing what you hate because you need money. Your car is going to break down. Your apartment will be the biggest cost in your life, and is the reason why you need to work. Out of 6 billion people in this world, the chances that you have found your perfect match are slim to none, and you have most likely settled.

Of course I am joking. Congrats! =)

[–]decemberwolf 0 points1 point ago

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aye, i will second that! im in a good job that i love, i have no debt and on saturday i found out my girlfriend is much more open to certain sexual acts than i expected.

booya! life is fuckin A

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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Life is good now, wait until she gets fat and begins to nag the shit out of you.

[–]gukeums1 0 points1 point ago

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Then the car needs new tires and a new AC unit in July just as your rent goes up and your boss runs off with the money.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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...the gf is pg with twins, and no money, no job because boss left with it.

[–]jamonterrell -1 points0 points ago

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Just wait, Tomorrow, you're going to find out your girlfriend is cheating on you when she causes your car to be wrecked into your place of employment because she's going down on your best friend while he's driving it. Subsequently, you'll get into a yelling match with them and your boss will fire you on the spot.

GG.

[–]alexmcelroy -1 points0 points ago

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Fuck you.