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American Version of a 된장 girl

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy.
I’m not from New York . I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at
least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City , so I don’t think
I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my
feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I’m 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘plain jane’ boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I’ve seen drop dead
gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What’s the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I’m putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I’m being up front
about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t
able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

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THE RESPONSE

PostingID: 432279810
Dear Pers-431649184:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I’m not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here’s how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
cr@ppy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you
suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring
my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my
money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very likely
that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t
be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you’re 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in
earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy
and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense
to “buy you” (which is what you’re asking) so I’d rather lease. In case
you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were
to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It’s
as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So,
I wonder why a girl as “articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful”
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn’t found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way.
Classic “pump and dump.”

I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.

I used to be afraid of opening up to others. You are the only one who can see right through me and tell me things that reveal much about myself.

Finally, after much self-reflection, Will decides to take a risk. When his buddies buy him a car for his 21st birthday he decides to go to California to live with Skylar, casting aside his lucrative job offers. He leaves a note for Sean explaining what he's doing, using one of Sean's own quips,
"I had to go see about a girl." Sean also leaves to travel the world, though not before reconciling with Lambeau. The movie ends as Chuckie discovers Will has left and Will drives to California.

you are truly an inspiration!

“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.”

- Barbara De Angelis

"아무리 밤이 어두워도 아침을 기다릴 여유는 있다 바다를 품자, 그리고 하늘을 잡자 그래도 답답하면 차가운 바람에 얼굴 내밀어 씻어내면 그만이다 가식과 미련, 두려움과 초조함을 모두 버리고, 내 삶의 광채를 지켜야 하는 것이다"

To love you deeply gives me strength.

one who is afraid of tomorrow's storm cannot appreciate being blessed with today's sunlight.

Prioritize GMSOT which is the most crucial part on the list I need to focus on. Must finish the daily assignments as if there's no further chance for making the job done.

I'm not interested in getting ahead of others. But, instead, I am
focused on getting ahead of myself; to break my own records, to outstrip my yesterday by my today. This is how to bring out the best in me.

a wake-up call

Streams of thoughts

"There are three main streams of thoughts: negative, neutral, and positive. All thoughts of similar frequencies will gather and flow within the same stream. Negative thoughts will flow in the negative stream and positive thoughts in the positive stream. When you are in the negative stream you can only access thoughts within that stream, although it may take different forms. You will remain in any stream until you choose to switch. It's not an automatic transition. You cannot switch from the negative to the positive without first accessing the neutral stream. If you are feeling bad and want to feel better, focus on something mundane or routine until you settle into that neutral feeling. Once there you can start focusing on happy feelings to move into the positive stream."

Finally, I got a chance to test my limits.

until spread my wings and fly

What I've Done Today

1. ABC World News, 10.05.07
2. NBC Nightly News (video) - 10-05-2007-165049
3. CBS Evening News, 10.05.07
4. CNN Student News - Oct. 5, 2007
5. 602 The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel
6. The Larry King Podcast : Kathy Griffin

Whenever I let myself down, or when I just wanted to hide from others or avoid situations which I did not want to be in, playing basketball was the only way to cheer myself up as well as an escape from the boredom of my everyday life. It's been a big part of my life since I watched MJ playing wearing the number 23 on TV who blew my mind. I was 14 back then. But from now on I don't think I'll have enough time to enjoy it for a while. Because there's much more important things I should take care of and also there's much more precious times I'd love to spend with someone whom I love.

Sammy's become even prettier. +_+

What I've Done Today

1. The Larry King Podcast : Whoopi Goldberg
2. CNN Student News - Oct. 3, 2007
3. CNN Student News - Oct. 4, 2007
4. NBC Nightly News (video) - 10-03-2007-164827
5. NBC Nightly News (video) - 10-04-2007-190614
6. CBS Evening News 10.4.07
7. ABC World News, 10.04.07
8. CNN Student News - Oct. 5, 2007
9. 1013 Joey Speaks French