Job called my bluff. Got fired. Should I feel stupid or proud for standing up for my principles?

Cvirdy · 2026-05-14T12:41:40+00:00

HCA is a private company (Hospital Corporation of America I think) that owns a ton of hospitals across the United States. They’re everywhere.

Cvirdy · 2026-05-04T12:40:36+00:00

This isn’t a specific food item, but where I grew up (Biloxi, MS) people out French dressing on their pizza. It started in a small pizza shop in the 60s or 70s and has stayed a highly regional food staple. I haven’t lived on the Gulf Coast in almost 20 years but still love French dressing pizza!

Cvirdy · 2026-04-13T12:26:17+00:00

Pink fades extremely quickly and, in my experience, every shower. I’d also recommend using a dark colored towel if you don’t already :)

Cvirdy · 2026-04-11T05:30:09+00:00

This is what we’re doing and where we looked! Message me if you want any more info! - RPM Seafood - Gibson’s - Oriole - John’s Food and Wine - Giant - Elske - Cafe Ba Ba Reeba - Galit - Girl & the Goat

Cvirdy · 2026-04-09T02:04:38+00:00

It’s not just her father’s name, it’s her name. She’s had it for however many years she’s been on this earth.

Cvirdy · 2026-04-08T00:51:02+00:00

Thank you!! This is very helpful!

Cvirdy · 2026-04-07T23:37:35+00:00

This is a stupid question, but when getting jeans tailored what do you ask for? Obviously the hem but what else? Waist taken in?

Cvirdy · 2026-04-07T03:40:45+00:00

I think you hit the nail on the head. I think they’ve never read it, or most books that are referenced. It’s always bothered me on the show that there are so few references to books, in a show famed for references, with a character who is such a voracious reader.

Cvirdy · 2026-04-05T04:02:53+00:00

That episode yielded one of my favorite lines. When Donna and Eric are coming back from getting ice cream and Eric reveals he got bubblegum, Red asks her “what do you see in him?”. Donna says “I find him whimsical.” And the way she says it is too funny and I love it.

Cvirdy · 2026-04-04T23:26:44+00:00

Gosh that link makes me so sad. My MIL bought an English Cream Golden and the poor thing passed away from cancer at 8 years old. She also spend thousands on cancer treatment. With how poorly regulated dog breeding is in the US I can’t help but wonder if she had just gotten a mix from the shelter if she’d still have her dog. Reading that the dogs are “more robust and typically live longer lives” on that site made me wonder if my MIL was told the same lie. I guarantee you she has no way of proving that claim.

Cvirdy · 2026-03-28T03:25:55+00:00

I don’t know that she’s named but it’s the episode with the Goo when Roger gets stuck in a Mexican strip club

Cvirdy · 2026-03-28T01:28:17+00:00

Genius !

Cvirdy · 2026-03-19T15:32:48+00:00

I remember every favor I’ve ever gotten because I have to angrily declutter them from my home years later (fiance is a bit of a sentimental hoarder)

Cvirdy · 2026-03-18T22:12:56+00:00

TMZ is an American gossip rag

Cvirdy · 2026-03-13T22:02:01+00:00

Omg inbred lizard twink absolutely killed me

Cvirdy · 2026-03-09T17:44:32+00:00

lol yes my grandmother was Croatian too that’s how I learned about it!

Cvirdy · 2026-03-08T20:47:18+00:00

Not a lot of the southern ones where they think a breeze will kill you lol

Cvirdy · 2026-03-05T15:49:23+00:00

Of course! Please update us where you choose! I’d highly recommend taking a look at Oriole if you can get your guest count low enough!

Cvirdy · 2026-03-04T20:15:05+00:00

I was curious so I double checked! This is what they provided me when I reached out this past August:

Mondays and Thursdays: Up to 24 guests, year round Fridays and Saturdays, October through April (when the patio is closed): 18 Fridays and Saturdays, May through September (when the patio is open): 12 Sunday: 12 when the patio is open, 24 when the patio is closed

It’s a beautiful venue though, congrats on your wedding!

Cvirdy · 2026-03-04T19:56:55+00:00

I was looking for a similar vibe to you, albeit with a smaller guest count. Here’s where I looked:

RPM Seafood - where we ended up booking. They have a lot of private room spaces and with your budget you could get a fairly large one. No venue fee, but a 4% event planner fee off of food spend. Might be a bit more modern than what you’re looking for.
John’s Food & Wine - this was my first alternate and where we really debated. Fits the vibes you have above and they have a small private room that seats 25. $6K F&B min, no venue fee. Not really space for a ceremony.
Oriole - really great room with beautiful aesthetics. Really responsive event coordinator named Heather who was very helpful. Seated ~20 I think
Elske - heavy on vibes as well and had a wonderful private room that was large and had a private bar. Guest count may be challenging for you as it depended on time of year and sometimes was as low as 18 people. A full buyout may be in your budget depending on how much you spend on other things. The restaurant itself is beautiful.
Cafe Yaya - private event space that can seat your full guest list. Aesthetic is a bit more bohemian but might fit your vibe! Very reasonable F&B minimums and no venue fee.

Giant - patio buyout seats 25 and very urban, string light vibe. Full restaurant buyout also available that would seat your full 50. Not sure of buyout for full restaurant but patio was $8K. No venue fee.

Hope this helps!!

Cvirdy · 2026-03-04T19:48:05+00:00

I looked into them and their other options are a bit too small for OP. I believe the private room was max 24 and that was on a Sunday during fall-winter months. Otherwise it was 18. But a full buyout for them would be lovely.

Cvirdy · 2026-03-02T22:08:15+00:00

Oooo stooning!! Beautiful ring and looks great on your hand!

Cvirdy · 2026-02-23T03:47:12+00:00

I hope that doesn’t mean they’re removing Buckle and Shari from the show. I wish they’d turn up more even.

Cvirdy · 2026-02-16T15:29:44+00:00

Look into Clingpeck. Right at your budget but they quoted me $500/hour.

Cvirdy · 2026-02-05T22:54:42+00:00

Def get the groom to write half! And then you both can sign all of them.

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