Come complain with me

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It's Wednesday. No one is in the office except for management. That means I have no one to actually do any work, and a whole lot of other people my level and above asking me why nothing is done. I don't know why. How about you hire some more people so when the one guy who knows how to do something goes on vacation we're not all instantly fucked?

I am looking forward to Christmas this year because I like what I got everyone, but I'm stressed because we spent way too much money on it. I need to figure out some sort of savings plan for next year so it's not like, "OH HEY CHRISTMAS" which is what is always seems to turn in to. This is part of my larger rant against money. I hate money. There's never enough of it. I almost got a money clip for DH for Christmas that said, "Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money?"

[Muddled]

I am not sleeping at night, so I feel like shit all day.

[partiallysunny]

Dec 19, 2012 9:30:57 GMT -5 @feinicstine said:

I am looking forward to Christmas this year because I like what I got everyone but I'm stressed because we spent way too much money on it. ;

I feel exactly the same way. We plan on opening a Christmas account next month. Automatic deposits = less stress for next year (I hope).

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Dec 19, 2012 9:50:50 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Dec 19, 2012 9:30:57 GMT -5 @feinicstine said:

I am looking forward to Christmas this year because I like what I got everyone but I'm stressed because we spent way too much money on it. ;

I feel exactly the same way. We plan on opening a Christmas account next month. Automatic deposits = less stress for next year (I hope).

This is my plan too. I figure $30/paycheck in to an account is plenty by the end of the year.

[cuddlyevil]

I'm frustrated. And I cna't discuss it because it's work related. But all I will say is that if things had been communicated more effectively there would be no issues.

[gault]

BURN IT TO THE GROUND, fein!

This is what bf says to me after I have a shitty day, and it makes me laff.

[motzie]

Our neighbors had some massive fish tank delivered on Monday and the 18 wheeler it came in on drive up on our lawn, tearing it up pretty badly. I was home alone with the baby so I wasn't about to run out there, and I figured they'd come to the door to apologize. Next thing I know the truck is gone. He drove across 20+/- feet and left big trenches. Ass!

I had Christmas plans based on who was coming to town, and now one of my sisters isn't coming until the weekend after. I get why she's doing it but I'm still annoyed by the change of plans.

[starrieskies]

I woke up this morning with a raging headache, and my glasses broke. Super.

I'm not done Christmas shopping, and have no idea how its going to happen...

I'm also really pissed off at H (again). I'm sure you all are tired of hearing me complain about his "asshattery", so I'll just leave it at that.

[partiallysunny]

:: hug:: starrie

Bitch all you want. Tis the season.

[fussbucket]

I'm willing to entertain your bitching if you're willing to do something constructive about the situation.

[starrieskies]

Something will be done, just not until after the holidays. I am trying to put some money away and make some plans, but putting money away has been derailed by having to play the "happy family" for Christmas.

[neonpink]

I am irritated by the post office. I went there to mail a package and I had a question about buying a box. My boss told me they had prepaid mailing boxes there. They were so rude and mean about answering my question. I see why UPS is delivering more items.

[fussbucket]

Dec 19, 2012 14:23:41 GMT -5 neonpink said:

I am irritated by the post office. I went there to mail a package and I had a question about buying a box. My boss told me they had prepaid mailing boxes there. They were so rude and mean about answering my question. I see why UPS is delivering more items.

You need to come visit my post office. Everyone is super nice and calls you "love" or "sis" and there is never any line!

It's great, so long as you don't mind the strong odor of weed inside.

[motzie]

Dec 19, 2012 14:19:58 GMT -5 @xcalygrl said:

motzie - what the hell kind of fish tank did they get?? To have a semi deliver it, it must have been massive!

I don't know. I can see one in their front room that has to be 5 or 6 feet long. They've been having work done on the back of the house for weeks, so I'm guessing a new tank is the crowning jewel.

Yeah, a semi on our narrow little street, trying to back into the driveway. I thought he was going to take out the transformer out front.

[neonpink]

Motzie that sucks about your lawn.
Fussbucket I'll come to your hippy post office it sounds way better than mine.

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I think I want a fish tank wall... except imagine what a pain in the ass that would be to maintain. I suppose if you can afford a fish tank wall you can afford people to clean it.

[imoan]

I wanna know what starrieskies' doucher H is doing now.

What? I'm nosey!

[fussbucket]

Dec 19, 2012 15:01:15 GMT -5 neonpink said:

Motzie that sucks about your lawn.
Fussbucket I'll come to your hippy post office it sounds way better than mine.

You'd be welcome, although there aren't any hippies....

[fussbucket]

Dec 19, 2012 16:52:16 GMT -5 imoan said:

I wanna know what starrieskies' doucher H is doing now.

What? I'm nosey!

I support you in your noseyness, imoan!

Like, I'd like to know for whose benefit the holiday-happy-families performance is.

[starrieskies]

We had a conversation a few days ago during which we discussed who we had left to buy presents for, what we should get them, and how stressed out I am because I don't know where the money is coming from for all of this.

He came home and announced that his boss gave him a $300 Christmas bonus. For a brief second I felt a huge rush of relief... Then he told me that he's already called one of his friends and he is spending the entire bonus on a gun... for himself. The man hasn't bought a single present, not for me, not for our son, not for his family. Nothing but a gun for himself.

Now he wants to know what I'm getting him. Yet another example of what a self absorbed, narcissistic douche I married.

Merry Fucking Christmas.

[fussbucket]

I'd go with "something you deserve!"

[gault]

Dude.

[starrieskies]

Dec 19, 2012 17:16:41 GMT -5 fussbucket said:

Like, I'd like to know for whose benefit the holiday-happy-families performance is.

We host Christmas dinner at our house every year for both of our families. Both H's family and my family have made grand plans and a few are traveling out of state to be there for it.

I also want DS to enjoy Christmas before his world turns upside down. I anticipate a lot of drama and a lot of angst for the coming year. I would like this time to be good for him and I will do whatever I can to make sure it is.

[motzie]

Dude. What a douche. I'm sorry Starrie. You need out of there asafp.

[starrieskies]

I guess I should probably clarify that the reason he hasn't bought anything for me is because I am getting something I need for Christmas. He said was going to buy me something, but I need a couple of fillings replaced and told him to just give me the money so I can go to the dentist and get them taken care of. So, he is doing that... But still, REALLY?? Pick out a gift for your kid for crying out loud! Maybe something for your parents, your brother, ANYONE BUT YOURSELF!!

[smock]

Wait. Wait. Your "gift" is dental fillings? And his first thought when he gets a $300 bonus is "Aw hell yeah, GUN TIME!!!"

WTF. DTMFA.

[starrieskies]

Dec 19, 2012 17:51:53 GMT -5 smock said:

Wait. Wait. Your "gift" is dental fillings? And his first thought when he gets a $300 bonus is "Aw hell yeah, GUN TIME!!!"

WTF. DTMFA.

Yeah... I don't really even care that he didn't think about getting something for me. It's just the fact that I told him that we needed money for Christmas gifts for others in both of our families, he was given the money, and he chose to spend it on himself. So, he's being a selfish douche and I still have to make Christmas happen.

[starrieskies]

I'm half tempted to not buy anything for his family and then when they come over make it a point to have H tell them ALL about the fancy new gun that he bought with his Christmas bonus.

But if I don't have something for them, they will know that it's because I didn't buy it. They won't know why, but they will know that it's my fault they don't have a gift. Since they already don't like me, I don't really see how that's going to help my case.

[smock]

Look, stop pulling his ass out of the fire. Let him know you aren't buying presents for his family, and if he drops the ball, it's on him.

Anyway, why do you care what your ILs think of you when you're planning on leaving him, right? right?!

[starrieskies]

Because what they think of me already ruined Thanksgiving, and I won't have it ruin Christmas too. I spent the entire day on Thanksgiving in tears, and DS spent the entire day trying to comfort me. It wasn't fair to him to have the holiday overshadowed by drama between myself and the ILs.

Edited for clarification.