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05.28.08, 15:47 PM New York City
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What is something that you are proud of? Among other things, that we own our home in Brownstone Bklyn and our HHI has never been (and never will be) above 130K. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 05.28.08, 03:47 PM Flag
 

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how'd you do that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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When we first met, we lived in a studio in an 'edge' bklyn neighborhood for three years and saved liked maniacs. We brought our lunches and only drank lite beer when out etc. Our friends thought we were insane b/c they were all going out and having a lot of fun. And, at the time, I was jealous of them but was sorta obsessed about buying since I knew prices were only going up and I know we'll never make a ton since we are both social workers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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but, you saved like 80k for a down payment, at least? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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We saved about 65K and bought a row house that needed a ton of work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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sounds like dw and I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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I'm really proud of our son, but I am also proud of a couple things I did before having him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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OP here - Of course, I am very proud of many other things and certainly owning my home is not my proudest accomplishment but when people cry poor on here w/ 300K incomes, I do tend to feel proud of my home ownership. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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You should be. I didn't mean anything by post. I was just thinking about what makes me proud at the moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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I traveled to all 7 continents before I was 30. My MBA. My volunteer work with immigrants. The positive effects I've had on DC's school. That I've conveyed a love of reading ot my dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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OP just asked for one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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have you answered? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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nah, I've got nothing to be proud of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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well then, you didn't follow the directions either, did you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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touché [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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how did you convey a love of reading to your dcs? that's something I aspire to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Willingness to read and read and read aloud to them. Setting an example by alwasy having a book to read and talking about books. Reading the same books as them at the same time (or pre-reading to find just the right books) and discussing tghem with relish. Limiting TV time. Allowing them to stay up reading in bed, and lawyas putting books in bed with them...even as little babies. And good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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gosh, I hope they don't try to read your post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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never said I was proud of my typing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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lol, my 4 yo dd insists on having her books in her bed and piled at the foot of her bed! She says she needs to "read to Bunny" at nighttime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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that's all wonderful stuff and all. but a love of reading can come w/out that too. just in case anyone feels inadequate. my mom never had time to do half that stuff and I love reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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thanks for answering my question, that was v helpful. I love reading and I'm hoping to encourage that in my dds but so far the older one would rather watch TV (which I limit). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Which I why I said "Good Luck" I know that part of it is just inate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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You shouldn't be proud of going to all seven continents. Think of your carbon footprint! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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It shows she isn't your typical xenophobic American. I really hate Americans who have never stepped outside their comfort zone & gone somewhere where people might have different opinions about our goverment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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OP: well, I don't own a car if that helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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proud of my family-come from a lot of disfunction. also proud that I finished graduate school at an old age (well not that old in general but older than my former classmates) and the work that I do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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i got through radiation, chemo and an abdomino perineal resection, resulting in the loss of my anus, sphincter, rectum and sigmoid colon....and I am still in a damn good mood! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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wow. bless you, best of luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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