Today is my first day on my new task(s). I'm sitting at a desk that is two rows down from the first desk I ever had. It always happens like that, doesn't it?
I had my annual review on Friday and it went exactly how I anticipated it, though my raise wasn't as big as I was expecting. My manager already submitted a salary review on my behalf, which was nice. My title changed, so she thinks I need to be realigned (in a positive way). It was kinda obvious from the review that they worded things to make sure I stayed the same level instead of getting promoted. For instance, I got a bonus/award for my above-and-beyond work in one area last month, but got dinged on it in my review. WTF? I pointed that out and that's when I got the song-and-dance about how growth has stagnated and so thresholds are higher blah blah blah. Whatever, I don't need the promotion, but don't insult me either.
I bought stuff at Lush over the weekend, took DD with me because she loves doing stuff like that with me--it was fun.
My two favorite docs will be out this week due to a conference, it will be productive but boring.
DS #2 woke up too early this morning, so he hung out in the bathroom with me while I showered. Then snuggled up to me when I took him downstairs. It was super cute.
Post by partiallysunny on Jan 7, 2013 10:45:36 GMT -5
That sucks, bowies. Hopefully you get the raise you deserve!
I've finally started a three day emergency kit. I have the basics but I wanted to do some research and see if I was forgetting anything. FEMA recommended filtered masks, duct tape, and plastic.
My thought was: "if I need that to survive, I'm probably just going to give up."
Kid has woken up at 2 am every day for the past week. He stands in his crib and yells DAD DADA DADA DADDY until H goes over there... which results in H dragging the kid into our bed.
Last night/this morning, at exactly 2 am I hear MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY. So I drag my butt over there and he's standing in his crib waiting for me. I kissed him on the head and told him it's time for sleep and laid him back down and covered him back up. He said "yuh you mommy. sleepy" and went right back to sleep. Awwww.
Post by starrieskies on Jan 7, 2013 13:05:16 GMT -5
AWE, Chirp! That's so cute!!
DS got a $10 gift card to Walmart from my aunt for Christmas, so I told him that he could pick out what he wanted. This young man has a GIFT, I tell you! He walked out of that store with a remote control Francesco car (from the movie Cars 2), a wind up toy, a new santa hat, and a container of Nutter Butters... and 60 cents left on his $10 card!! How the heck?
While getting ready for work this morning, the radio station I was listening to seemed to play every single song that I just cannot stand... It kind of started my day off in an icky way, and I discovered also that I don't like the song "Save the Last Dance for Me". It's got a catchy tune, but it grates on me that the songwriter seems to feel the need to remind his significant other how to behave... Maybe I'm just hyper sensitive...
My dad is going to help me with financial planning. He wants full disclosure on my everything, including the credit card debt I've been trying to pay down for years and years. I am terrified. I desperately need it but terrified. This is my last big skeleton in my closet and my biggest shame.
Thanks, dl I know it will be. When you've been harboring secret guilt for so long, it's difficult to let other people see it at first. I just need to let my pride go and do it.
Thanks, dl I know it will be. When you've been harboring secret guilt for so long, it's difficult to let other people see it at first. I just need to let my pride go and do it.
Yes - I can relate to how you feel. I was in a similar position with my debt a few years ago. I still have a lot of it, but chipping away it is a good feeling.
Post by exploding people on Jan 7, 2013 14:54:12 GMT -5
DH walked outside this morning and discovered one of the car's tires completely flat, and it won't hold any air. So he's sitting at the tire place waiting for them to replace the two rear tires. Gah! That stupid car is such a money-suck.
I hope to feel good about it instead of this nagging dread every month when I pay my bills. Thanks, you guys.
After I broke down telling my mom about my rent increase, she got really concerned. I don't usually talk to them much about how hard it's been, financially, to live out here.