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[15357]

Heh. Over here, we go see our relatives every year in a certain date on the lunar calendar, and they give you money after you get down on your knees and bow in a ritual way. It's tradition, and one that I am inclined to love.


Anyway, since we all seem to be talking about relatives giving you money,

My grandmother gave me $500 a month ago. I tried to refuse, said it was too much, but she insisted, and gave me that sad stare of a physically weak old woman, which said all too clearly, 'I want to do something for you, and there's not much time'.

I suddenly got sad and felt a bit weak, and accepted the money.

 

[VirusType2]

I already gave a homeless guy some chicken I couldn't finish the other day. My well is dry homie.

lol Sink your threads are always ****ing awesome

I lost it at this point

 

[Tyguy]

can i pose an completely legitimate idea? why not take the money, put it into a separate savings account and let it gain interest. then later down the road if you earn enough money you can send it back to her as a big thank you.

 

[Farrowlesparrow]

That's a nice idea, Ty. I'd love to do something like that for my parents.

I myself feel really uncomfortable accepting all of the money and help from people that I do. I want to live independently. I sort of have this year, but I was still supported by my family somewhat. My circumstances and choices have placed me in the position I'm in now, where I can't live without my family's help. In fact that support has probably saved my life in more ways than one in recent months, so I'm not going to complain.

I think I'll always rely on someone, so it might as well be people I can trust.

 

[VirusType2]

If it weren't for family, I'd be in your cupboards. Seriously. On the streets, and breaking into shit. That's the difference between us and homeless bums. They have no one.

 

[Darkside55]

I already gave a homeless guy some chicken I couldn't finish the other day.

Bro, I know you just moved there and all, but listen...don't give SF bums food. Not trying to have them live another day. If you can't finish a meal, save it for later or dispose of it somewhere out of the way. Helping bums in SF is a sin; don't do it.

Trying to have these people die of starvation and you're contributing to their longevity.

Every bum you save is another potential bum who's gonna piss all over the fucking entrance to the Jack-in-the-Box or all over the tables at an outdoor cafe on the wharf at 4am.

 

[15357]

Bro, I know you just moved there and all, but listen...don't give SF bums food. Not trying to have them live another day. If you can't finish a meal, save it for later or dispose of it somewhere out of the way. Helping bums in SF is a sin; don't do it.

Trying to have these people die of starvation and you're contributing to their longevity.

Every bum you save is another potential bum who's gonna piss all over the fucking entrance to the Jack-in-the-Box or all over the tables at an outdoor cafe on the wharf at 4am.

So... bums in SF are like stray cats?

 

[Tyguy]

there's at least 1 good use for them..

 

[Darkside55]

So... bums in SF are like stray cats?

They're certainly a wild animal.

I recall this one time I was sitting down in a restaurant for breakfast, facing out the tall windows, when this bum in front of me starts foraging for food in the trash can right outside. I remember thinking, "It's like I'm at the zoo, watching this guy from behind the glass."

 

[Acepilotf14]

Darkside is correct.
Same goes for LA bums. And SANTA MONICA

I could explain to you, sinko, why your mother feels that way, but since I only know a few things of your personal life it would merely be a generalized guess at her mindset.

p.s. she loves you

 

[Eejit]

I agree with dfc and tyguy, if you really don't want it and she really doesn't want it sent back just put it in the bank until a time she'll accept it from you.

 

[kupocake]

The savings idea isn't just a decent recommendation, it's a good enough reason for your mum to be a little angry about you sending money back. You may have a stable situation right now, but she's probably thinking about your future and isn't as content as you with your maintaining of the status quo. It's a clash of good intentions, and something you need to talk through before you shove a gift right back under her nose

 

[sinkoman]

Bro, I know you just moved there and all, but listen...don't give SF bums food. Not trying to have them live another day. If you can't finish a meal, save it for later or dispose of it somewhere out of the way. Helping bums in SF is a sin; don't do it.

Trying to have these people die of starvation and you're contributing to their longevity.

Every bum you save is another potential bum who's gonna piss all over the fucking entrance to the Jack-in-the-Box or all over the tables at an outdoor cafe on the wharf at 4am.

Duuuude, this homeless dude wandered over to the clocktower at like 10 one night with a bicycle carrying a biketrailer that was made out of old crutches, took his shirt of while it was about 30 degrees, came up to us and started telling us random shit about Obama and what it means to be American, with the most pissed off look on his face ever. My friend busted out his videocamera + fisheye and started recording, as the bum grabbed a can of Butane, inhaled about half of it, took a swig of Capt Morgan, grabbed a can of WD40, and started spraying that shit straight up his nose while he took the fattest breath possible.

He did that like 3 more times, the busted out his nutsack and started running around trying to act like a monkey, while occassionally returning to his bicycle to beat on it wiht a pair of haggard ass drumsticks. Then he heard me say something to somebody about tryhing to buy a pack of smokes, ran up to me and made me lean back to back with him, and started doing some prayer to his "cigarette gods".

Yeah, you're probably right about feeding them...

 

[Tyguy]

lol, he's probably the happiest guy in the world...as long as he has wd40

 

[unozero]

Duuuude, this homeless dude wandered over to the clocktower at like 10 one night with a bicycle carrying a biketrailer that was made out of old crutches, took his shirt of while it was about 30 degrees, came up to us and started telling us random shit about Obama and what it means to be American, with the most pissed off look on his face ever. My friend busted out his videocamera + fisheye and started recording, as the bum grabbed a can of Butane, inhaled about half of it, took a swig of Capt Morgan, grabbed a can of WD40, and started spraying that shit straight up his nose while he took the fattest breath possible.

He did that like 3 more times, the busted out his nutsack and started running around trying to act like a monkey, while occassionally returning to his bicycle to beat on it wiht a pair of haggard ass drumsticks. Then he heard me say something to somebody about tryhing to buy a pack of smokes, ran up to me and made me lean back to back with him, and started doing some prayer to his "cigarette gods".

Yeah, you're probably right about feeding them...

video plox

 

[Sheepo]

Henry David Thoreau and I approve of your feelings Sinkoman.

 

[Shyam]

Then towards the end of the phonecall she sounded like she was going to cry. WHAT, THE ****. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED, TO FEEL LIKE I'M DEPRESSING THE SHIT OUT OF MY GOOD OLD MOM.

Doesn't feel right.

That's a typical tactic woman use all the time. My Mother usually cries to make me feel guilty during arguments.

 

[Darkside55]

Same goes for LA bums.

LA bums are savage. In SF it's easy enough to just not pay attention to them. In LA they MAKE you pay attention to them. A friend and I had gotten some food at around 2am or so, we were sitting in the parking lot in his car eating, and this bum comes up. My friend was going to roll down the window and give him something, but I told him to just ignore the guy. Keep eating like he wasn't even there.

And then the guy starts banging on the window yelling, "Hey! Gimme some of dat food!"

We didn't, of course.




Also Sinko, there was this guy I saw down by 1st and Mission, he wasn't as crazy as the dude you described but at least that bum was drinking Captain Morgan. This guy had a fucking 2 liter OF HIS OWN PISS and was taking swigs from that. No joke. And he tried to waylay a friend and I heading down to the wharf, stepped right into our path and starts talking about I don't know what the fuck, I think it was about the government too. And the whole time he's gesticulating wildly with that piss bottle and we're just trying to stay out of the way of it.

 

[Letters]

Let me help you out Sinkoman. You aren't well-off, and you most certainly are not spoiled. It sounds like you're living in a shithole to me. So quit being a dumbass and take what help you can get.

God damn it, cable TV and internet alone is like $100/month which more than you make in a entire month. That's funny to me.

 

[Wanted Bob]

Do what Tyguy said. If you dont want it, put it away, let it grow interest, and forget about it.

Leave it as a backup plan, or to support your mom much later on in life.

That's what I would do anyways...

 

[Raziaar]

Sinkoman, your mother is just acting like a typical parent. People get upset when others refuse something that they try to do out of good will because they really care about it. I know, I've experienced this many times when I've refused something that someone really wanted to offer me.

 

[Sulkdodds]

Some people have mentioned saving the money. This is the best option. You won't offend your mother, and you'll be able to keep the money safely, building up interest. If you're worried about her own fortunes then remember that by saving it you'll be able to support her financially if she ever needs it.

 

[sinkoman]

Bump for video of the homeless guy I was talking about.

http://sjbmx.com/2009/12/14/sf/

Skip to the end if you're too much of a ****** to watch the riding. Although there are some clips here and there of him in the riding too.

Also, lurker status.

 

[Krynn72]

I don't get it. So you're pissed off about your mother trying to help you out financially, but you're totally fine living in someone else's home and eating some of their food for free? You have some weird sense of pride there Sinko.

I mean, I'm the same way as you basically. My grandparents paid for my living expenses and my parents paid for most of my schooling (which was god damn expensive, like 60k and I only have a 12k loan to pay off myself). I didn't ask for any of it, and I tried to argue my way out because thats a ****load of money to just be given, but they wouldn't take it back. So I just worked my ass off and made it worth it. And now, because of their generosity to me (which I didn't want) I am a semi-mature, responsible adult with a good job that I was only able to get because of that education I was given.

So maybe you mom isn't so much pissed off about how you are giving her money back, but rather shes pissed that you're not using it to grow up. Let her give you money, use that to improve yourself and earn it. Get a real job, move out into your own place so you can learn the responsibilities that living on your own entails. Your mom may just want you to stop "mooching off the nuts" of other people, and instead learn to live on your own, and maybe giving you the initial money to do that is the only way she can help you do so.


If not, just be like "Yo mom I ain't be needin dis shit bitch, suck mah dick." and if she calls you perverted just tell her "Bitch you be perverted for givin me dis shit I ain't want." and she will never talk to you again. Problem solved.