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1. If they want to loan toi money, tell them toi just filed for bankruptcy and toi could sure use some money. Ask, "How long can I keep it? Do I have to ever pay it back, ou is it like the other money I borrowed before my bankruptcy?"

2. If toi get one of those pushy people who won't shut up, just listen to their sales pitch. When they try to close the sale, tell them that you'll need to go get your credit card. Then, just set the phone down and go do laundry, shopping ou whatever. See how long that commission based scum waits for toi to get your credit card.

3. If they start out with, "How...

It had been a few hours since her talk with George and she was still feeling a little bit insecure about her scars. She was already in black bikini and a pair of dark blue flip flops. She had a cover up for her swimming suit, some money, her towel, a change of clothes, a lot of sunscreen, and her wand in her big plage bag that she had conjured up. She walked down the stairs knowing that the Weasleys, her uncle, Harry, and Hermione were waiting for her. Caitlin had insisted on paying for the swimming trip seeing as how she had the most muggle money. She walked down the stairs with her sunglasses...

So I just got back from a weekend out of town, and got DL's message about the article she wrote for Alex's Birthday. I wrote this up, then saw that I'd been too late in getting back. So here is my tribute to Alex.

I l’amour Alex because he can always make me feel better when I'm upset.
I've been diagnosed with depression, and even though I have meds, I still feel really upset sometimes. Alex is better than medication.
Talking to Alex can always make me smile, no matter what. He has a great sense of humor, and he's just so real and open, not to mention genuinely nice and supportive.
If I need to rant...