DD put my little ponies in a brand new container of hummus today

[Anonymous]

List of free summer meal sites in MD. I would call before heading out because I'm not sure this map is 100% correct. Also, PGCPS are closed on Fridays over the summer and I'm guessing that there are no meals served Fridays either.
https://mars.msde.maryland.gov/mars_sitesearch/

[Anonymous]

Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

[Anonymous]

Good advice PP!

OP, I really hope you can take PP's advice and feel human.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good advice PP!

OP, I really hope you can take PP's advice and feel human.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

And to this, I’m gouging to say - there is nothing that is making OP feel less human other than her own perceptions.

I think a lot of the PPs have actually “been there”. You find the luxuries where you find them, and that’s a choice. If you’re going to call it this way, let’s call it like OP had the money to afford packaged hummus, and her daughter has multiple MLPs to stick in that hummus. That’s more than many people. It doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel like it sucks, but I think the people are trying to help. There are truly ways to save money / live on the cheap that allow you to feel rich, if you choose to.

I’ve used a food bank. It didn’t feel awesome. But, I also made an effort to make good meals from the hodgepodge of stuff I got. I could have easily just eaten the stuff straight of the can and felt bad about my life. Instead, I explored the cuisines Of other ethnicities and broadened my horizons. In doing so, I relied less on the food bank, because I was able to buy more and different foods quite inexpensively. It helped by confidence, and I eventually taught cooking on a budget as a community outreach member.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think everyone is being as tone deaf as they’re being accused of. I had a point in my life that I was so poor I was living on bacon bit sandwiches,canned vegetables, and ramen. I was homeless for a time. You learn quickly that most of the “splurges” people have can easily be made at home. Middle eastern and Indian food are amazing for people on a budget, as they are legume and whole grain heavy; hummus is no exception, so I’m not sure when it got to be some kind of splurge. I’m long past those years, but I still make a batch of hummus every week: something like .69 for a can of chickpeas, $1-2 for bulk sesame seeds (or a few tbsp. of peanut butter- maybe $1?) and maybe 0.20 of lemon juice, and .15 in garlic and spices? My recipe doesn’t use olive oil.

OP, I know this thread has gotten horribly off topic with the hummus discussion, but I think the point is, hummus doesn’t have to be a luxury ruined my MLP.

Please, find the community resources that you can utilize. You don’t have to go without shoes.

I'm sure OP had oodles of time as she's trying to make ends meet to start researching middle eastern recipes she may have no familiarity with and that her child may not be willing to eat. When you can't afford to throw away food, you don't have the luxury of trying new recipes that people may end up not liking. You stick with familiar standbys you know won't go to waste.

Well, “willing to eat” is a luxury in and of itself, isn’t it?

Good luck convincing a little kid of that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

Don't know about you, but I consider working a job, no matter what it is, part of being human. At least for me in this lifetime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

And to this, I’m gouging to say - there is nothing that is making OP feel less human other than her own perceptions.

I think a lot of the PPs have actually “been there”. You find the luxuries where you find them, and that’s a choice. If you’re going to call it this way, let’s call it like OP had the money to afford packaged hummus, and her daughter has multiple MLPs to stick in that hummus. That’s more than many people. It doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel like it sucks, but I think the people are trying to help. There are truly ways to save money / live on the cheap that allow you to feel rich, if you choose to.

I’ve used a food bank. It didn’t feel awesome. But, I also made an effort to make good meals from the hodgepodge of stuff I got. I could have easily just eaten the stuff straight of the can and felt bad about my life. Instead, I explored the cuisines Of other ethnicities and broadened my horizons. In doing so, I relied less on the food bank, because I was able to buy more and different foods quite inexpensively. It helped by confidence, and I eventually taught cooking on a budget as a community outreach member.

Yup. And my parents and I looked at every job as an opportunity, no matter how weird it may seem to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

Don't know about you, but I consider working a job, no matter what it is, part of being human. At least for me in this lifetime.

What makes you think that the OP isn't working? What makes anyone think she doesn't already know just as well as everyone else how to manage. Its really condescending when you jump in with, well just do this and this. All fixed. She had a shitty day, its probably a lot less important today, but it was shitty enough for her to write it out. A little empathy goes a long way toward fixing that humanity problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

Don't know about you, but I consider working a job, no matter what it is, part of being human. At least for me in this lifetime.

What makes you think that the OP isn't working? What makes anyone think she doesn't already know just as well as everyone else how to manage. Its really condescending when you jump in with, well just do this and this. All fixed. She had a shitty day, its probably a lot less important today, but it was shitty enough for her to write it out. A little empathy goes a long way toward fixing that humanity problem.

+1. It’s just a way of kicking someone while they’re down while telling yourself you’re a better person for it. Gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

Don't know about you, but I consider working a job, no matter what it is, part of being human. At least for me in this lifetime.

What makes you think that the OP isn't working? What makes anyone think she doesn't already know just as well as everyone else how to manage. Its really condescending when you jump in with, well just do this and this. All fixed. She had a shitty day, its probably a lot less important today, but it was shitty enough for her to write it out. A little empathy goes a long way toward fixing that humanity problem.

+1. It’s just a way of kicking someone while they’re down while telling yourself you’re a better person for it. Gross.

Yes to all of this. Let the woman complain about her hummus. Some of you would have been nicer if she had said she came from a hard workout hoping to eat hummus and her daughter messed it up. But because she mentioned money, you have to be a snot about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Why don't you post for OP a list of all of the free community yoga classes available in PG county. I'll wait.

Sorry you had to wait, I was sleeping when you posted that:

http://pgparks.com/895/Yoga-in-the-Parks

"Yoga in the Parks is a FREE yoga program with classes that take place in the beautiful outdoors! Come join us and become one with nature. Enjoy the peace and serenity of a yoga class in one of many of our scenic park settings. Try yoga by Lake Artemesia or near the quiet Henson Creek Trail at Tucker Road! Either way you are in for a relaxing experience. Namaste"

Class Information
Mondays, 8:30-9:30 am
June 4-August 27
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
1770 Tucker Rd., Ft. Washington, 20744
301-203-6000

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
June 4-August 27
Enterprise Golf Course
2802 Enterprise Rd., Mitchellville, 20721
301-249-2040

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
May 29-August 28
Tucker Road Community Center
1711 Tucker Rd., Ft. Washington, 20744
301-248-4404

Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 am
May 29-August 28
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, 20774
301-218-6700

Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
May 30-August 29
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, 20710
301-779-0371

Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 am
May 31-August 30
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, 20774
301-218-6700

Fridays, 9-10 am
June 1-August 31
Ellen E. Linson Splash Park
5211 Campus Dr., College Park, 20740
301-277-3717

Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am
June 2-September 1
Good Luck Community Center
8601 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, 20706
301-552-1093

Saturdays, 9-10 am
June 2-September 1
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
8200 55th Ave., Berwyn Heights, 20740
301-446-6800

Saturdays, 9-10 am
June 2-September 1
Marlton Community Park
8061 Croom Rd., Upper Marlboro, 20772
301-446-6800

Registration
No registration required. Yoga in the Parks classes are open to ages 13 and up. Participants must sign a waiver to participate. For more information, call 301-446-6800, TTY 301-699-2544, or email [e-mail].

Note these are all for 13 and up, so OP can’t take her daughter like you suggested. Another tone deaf richbitch.

Salty much? She can take her kid especially too Watkins where there is a great playground. And thanks for the listings!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They enriched the hummus with the power of Friendship!

Hahaha!

Hahah x 2

[Anonymous]

OP- I'm sorry. It sucks- I do think a lot people here understand, or are trying to understand. It really got me"\ when you said adult snacks. I'm with my son all day this summer on a limited budget after a bad financial turn, and while we're not in dire straits, there is simply nothing left over for me.

it is hard to plan a treat just for yourself when you are struggling and to have it ruined. It feels like things can't go right when that happens- and it's so effing disappointing. Focusing on hummus or how you should have talked to your daughter misses the point of the stress you are under and how much you looking forward to a tiny reprieve.

I have no doubt that things will get better for you and in a few years you will look back on this from a much better place--but I want to let you know that I realize it's hard- being on your own with too few resources and a child is one of the scariest things. Hang in there and continue to vent as needed- there are people here who get it and care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes no matter how poor you are, you just want a moment to feel human, to feel like you are the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's a tub of hummus that gives you that and when someone or something takes it away, that hurts. You don't want tips on living without, you don't want people to tell you to go make some more hummus, and you don't want a link to a community yoga class and you don't want weird ass job suggestions. You just want to be human again.

Don't know about you, but I consider working a job, no matter what it is, part of being human. At least for me in this lifetime.

What makes you think that the OP isn't working? What makes anyone think she doesn't already know just as well as everyone else how to manage. Its really condescending when you jump in with, well just do this and this. All fixed. She had a shitty day, its probably a lot less important today, but it was shitty enough for her to write it out. A little empathy goes a long way toward fixing that humanity problem.

+1. It’s just a way of kicking someone while they’re down while telling yourself you’re a better person for it. Gross.

+1000