Afternoon randoms and vents!

[cuddlyevil]

We have a consultant coming in and out of the office for the next week and a half. He sounds like Brian Blessed, I like to hear him to talk. But I will never, EVER not say "How do we define greatness?" without giggling.


And I didn't send an e-mail because I thought saying "I found the info and got both off without a problem" was too naughty for work.

[motzie]

My boss commented that I've been hitting the chocolate pretty hard lately. For some reason I was mortified.

We leave for vacation in 10 days. I get to see my two best friends. I'm so freaking excited about this.

[cuddlyevil]

There is nothing wrong with hitting the chocolate pretty hard. Your boss is just being silly.

[partiallysunny]

Is this a work vent? Can I make it into one?

My boss just promised a client we will have a project done in two week. We have no information on this project. It's still being tested and surveyed (all things not in our control). But it'll be done in two week. Yep, okay.

And this is why we look like idiots and no one wants to give us work.

[bullygirl979]

motzie, where are you going?

I am super excited about going to this wine/chocolate/cheese tasting tonight. Almost too excited. To the point that I feel like a giant dork.

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May 15, 2013 14:13:21 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

motzie, where are you going?

I am super excited about going to this wine/chocolate/cheese tasting tonight. Almost too excited. To the point that I feel like a giant dork.

I want to come. Take me with yoooooooooouuuuuuuuu!!!

I am desperately wanting cake NOW. Not later. NOW. 

[cuddlyevil]

Oh bully, I would love to go to a tasting like that!

PS I am sorry your boss is being a stupidhead.

I didn't tell you guys this yesterday, but I told DH that I would like us to have a little more "us" time so we could talk about stuff other than work or the kids. He said "What else is there to talk about? Sometimes silence is okay in a relationship, I know you and you know me--we don't have to fill up the silence with chatter.". It made me sad and I haven't really addressed that with him. I've called the counselor for me, I'll talk to her first because dude.

[bullygirl979]

May 15, 2013 14:14:23 GMT -5 doglove said:

May 15, 2013 14:13:21 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

motzie, where are you going?

I am super excited about going to this wine/chocolate/cheese tasting tonight. Almost too excited. To the point that I feel like a giant dork.

I want to come. Take me with yoooooooooouuuuuuuuu!!!

I am desperately wanting cake NOW. Not later. NOW. 

I think you would love it. It is all local wineries, fancy cheese and chocolate shops and some bakeries. Hence, a den of gluttony. Mwhahahahahaha!

What kind of cake is Mr DL making you??

[starrieskies]

What a bizarre comment for your boss to make, motzie! I'm not sure how I would feel about that... The fact that someone in my office is aware of my snacking habits would embarass me though.

I have to take a late lunch today because my boss has an interview who's "running late". I've seen the same car drive past our building 4 times in the last 15 minutes, and I'm pretty sure its the applicant trying to find us. I kind of want to go out there and flag him down so that I can go get some food.

[bullygirl979]

May 15, 2013 14:16:23 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Oh bully, I would love to go to a tasting like that!

PS I am sorry your boss is being a stupidhead.

I didn't tell you guys this yesterday, but I told DH that I would like us to have a little more "us" time so we could talk about stuff other than work or the kids. He said "What else is there to talk about? Sometimes silence is okay in a relationship, I know you and you know me--we don't have to fill up the silence with chatter.". It made me sad and I haven't really addressed that with him. I've called the counselor for me, I'll talk to her first because dude.

I'm sorry. That makes me sad too.

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May 15, 2013 14:16:23 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

I didn't tell you guys this yesterday, but I told DH that I would like us to have a little more "us" time so we could talk about stuff other than work or the kids. He said "What else is there to talk about? Sometimes silence is okay in a relationship, I know you and you know me--we don't have to fill up the silence with chatter.". It made me sad and I haven't really addressed that with him. I've called the counselor for me, I'll talk to her first because dude.

 sorry cuddlyevil, I'm sending you  lots of these (hug) (hug2) 

[cuddlyevil]

On one hand, I get it--we don't need to talk about everything all the time. But it would be nice to know that he thinks we have more than just the kids and work to talk about.

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May 15, 2013 14:16:29 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

May 15, 2013 14:14:23 GMT -5 doglove said:

I want to come. Take me with yoooooooooouuuuuuuuu!!!

I am desperately wanting cake NOW. Not later. NOW. 

I think you would love it. It is all local wineries, fancy cheese and chocolate shops and some bakeries. Hence, a den of gluttony. Mwhahahahahaha!

What kind of cake is Mr DL making you??

Ohh yes that sounds like something I would LOVE. 

And I burst out laughing at my desk at the idea of Mr. DL making me a cake!!!!!!! Sometimes he bakes bread?? Haha. I think we'll go for cupcakes or maybe he'll bring me a cake home or something - I hope.

[cuddlyevil]

LOL. The idea of my husband baking anything is hilarious. Back when he did venture to cook for himself when alone in the house, he would call me to consult "Honey, it's making a weird noise--what does that mean? Is it going to catch on fire?".

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May 15, 2013 14:29:40 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

LOL. The idea of my husband baking anything is hilarious. Back when he did venture to cook for himself when alone in the house, he would call me to consult "Honey, it's making a weird noise--what does that mean? Is it going to catch on fire?".

Well he cooks about 95% of our meals cuddlyevil, but baking? No. I do that part! 

[cuddlyevil]

I think DH would excel at baking if he tried it, he likes having instructions to follow. But dealing with an oven or other kitchen appliance is a bit upsetting for him.

[starrieskies]

May 15, 2013 14:20:09 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

On one hand, I get it--we don't need to talk about everything all the time. But it would be nice to know that he thinks we have more than just the kids and work to talk about.

Hugs, cuddlyevil!  I'm sorry...  This makes me so sad for you.  I'm holding out hope that he's just in a "funk", and that your counselor will be able to help you get through to him.  But just hearing that from him must have felt like a gut punch...

[cuddlyevil]

He's really depressed about work. His current job is draining him and he hasn't gotten a firm start date from the new job, so it's got him really stressed out. But he's always kind of been like this, his dad was like this when his parents were still married--it's why his mom got a job outside of the home, she wanted adult conversation.

I have a solo appointment set up with the counselor, it's two weeks from now but I don't mind that so much. It will give me some time to talk to him about maybe coming with me to a session or three. He was firm that he does not want to lose me and our family, so I'm hoping all of this is work-related funkitude but I can't live in this pattern of "talk about it, say you'll work on it, go back to how things have always been" anymore.

[motzie]

May 15, 2013 14:13:21 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

motzie, where are you going?

I am super excited about going to this wine/chocolate/cheese tasting tonight. Almost too excited. To the point that I feel like a giant dork.

We're going to Seattle, with a side trip to Victoria, BC. Should be an easy, chill vacation. No rushing around, no foreign languages to deal with, and I won't have to worry about a bathing suit.

Where are you going to this fabulous event? That sounds awesome.

[bullygirl979]

May 15, 2013 15:11:14 GMT -5 motzie said:

May 15, 2013 14:13:21 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

motzie, where are you going?

I am super excited about going to this wine/chocolate/cheese tasting tonight. Almost too excited. To the point that I feel like a giant dork.

We're going to Seattle, with a side trip to Victoria, BC. Should be an easy, chill vacation. No rushing around, no foreign languages to deal with, and I won't have to worry about a bathing suit.

Where are you going to this fabulous event? That sounds awesome.

That sounds lovely! Have fun!

It is at the Lilac Fest. They are doing it tomorrow as well from 4-8.

[cuddlyevil]

Ah, Greg Dulli just came on the radio and it's making me happy. It's counteracting the "WTF didn't you tell him that?!?" thoughts that are going off in my head about some work stuff.

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cuddlyevil, does he do anything outside of work? Activities that are just for him?

[cuddlyevil]

OMG the Lilac Fest! I've seen pictures of Highland Park, it looks like it's gorgeous this year! I miss the lilac fest so much it is unreal, coming up the hill and being hit with a wall of scent.

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One of my oldest and dearest friends just posted the most awesome picture of us on my FB page that he edited. I love and miss him so much.

[bullygirl979]

May 15, 2013 15:17:08 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

OMG the Lilac Fest! I've seen pictures of Highland Park, it looks like it's gorgeous this year! I miss the lilac fest so much it is unreal, coming up the hill and being hit with a wall of scent.

Huh? You used to live in my 'hood?

[motzie]

bullygirl979 Also, May 19th. How pumped are you?

[cuddlyevil]

Yep. Born and raised in Greece. My folks are still up there.

[bullygirl979]

May 15, 2013 15:24:31 GMT -5 motzie said:

bullygirl979 Also, May 19th. How pumped are you?

?? What is May 19th?

[motzie]

May 15, 2013 15:28:23 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

May 15, 2013 15:24:31 GMT -5 motzie said:

bullygirl979 Also, May 19th. How pumped are you?

?? What is May 19th?

East Ave reopening! Funny, they put the big billboard on the highway, but if you are taking that in, that's probably not your home store, right?

[cuddlyevil]

LOL. How sad is it that I know what you're talking about and I don't even live there anymore?