Randoms, non flameful thread

[TrickyBob]

Because that other thread is too long. And I want to talk about nothing and everything not related to body hair and parking spaces.

I made a fluffy chocolate cake. And then I killed it when I put peanutbutter frosting on it. I didn't thin it enough and thought I'd be okay, nope. I had to just plop the frosting on and kind of shove it into place. The cake is so fluffy that the frosting won't stick to it either. Of ALL of the dozens of cakes I've made before, you'd think I'd learn. 

Then I cut myself a nice big piece and because cake and peanutbutter isn't fattening enough, I topped it with reddi whip. And then dropped it upside down on the couch. 

So I moved onto salsa and chips. The cat is sleeping on the end table (and by end table, I mean two totes stacked on top of each other in which we set stuff on). I was replying to Nursewife and the cat decided to help himself to some salsa. 

Apparently the forces are against me eating.





Yah. I made a new thread just to tell you about food. Suck it. 

Tell me your random ass thoughts/feelings/problems/excitement

[Deleted]

I like cake that is fluffy, but I tend to avoid chocolate because it gives me hives.

[nursewife]

I really wanted to yell at one of the docs and the air conditioner repair man today. They were bitching about who knows more about humidity and why the office is hot and humid. I wanted to yell at them and tell them to each go sit in the corner and quit with their bitching.

[nursewife]

I just found a doodle named Benson (my old doodles name) on Instagram. Cue the tears.

[Deleted]

As if being sick wasn't enough, I got my period this morning. That's good because I don't want to be pregnant, but otherwise I'm just annoyed.
Also rehydration salts taste disgusting, but my kidneys hurt so I'm drinking the hell out of them and Gatorade and water because adding a kidney stone to this mix would be the death of me.

Also, I really want a trip back to the U.S. right now. I'm hitting that point where I'm starting to resent being abroad and need a break with some Western everything and my family. In the past few months a nephew was born and my big brother just got engaged and I'm pissed I can't be there for all of it. And I want some Trader Joe's and Target retail therapy.

[simplyinpenguin]

I'm so excited tomorrow because my 2nd interview with Geico will be happening. I should also expect a 2nd interview call tomorrow. Interestingly, what I thought was a shitty interview today ended up calling me within 2 hours of leaving the interview wanting said 2nd interview. On Thursday I'm going to be shadowing a supervisor for another job to see if it would interest me enough to call them for a 2nd interview as well. Things are starting to look up from that aspect.

The home-front still sucks, but I'm just being polite and nice around him now. I'm not letting him get to me anymore.

After my 2nd interview tomorrow, a friend of mine is treating me to lunch at a casino buffet. Mmm...haven't had buffet in a while.

[ooglie26]

My step-son comes for a visit in 2 more days. He's been stationed in Germany and deployed to Afghanistan, so we haven't been able to see him for quite some time. I'm so excited I can barely sleep.

[TrickyBob]

Jul 10, 2013 1:21:19 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Bah. I'm feeling down. And I'm not tired at all, despite it being 2:20 AM. Shit sucks.

What's wrong?

[ooglie26]

Jul 10, 2013 1:21:19 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Bah. I'm feeling down. And I'm not tired at all, despite it being 2:20 AM. Shit sucks.

(hug) nic (hug2) 

Feeling down sucks.  Hope it passes quickly for you.

[Bree Van de Kamp]

Its late as shit, I'm tired, my kid wakes up at the asscrack of dawn, and yet I cannot convince myself to go to sleep.

Alone time is just so magnificent. I don't want to let it go.


Oh, and I do this every night. I personify the definition of insanity. 

[TrickyBob]

I hope your weekend is better Nicbreeful.

[Deleted]

I'm sorry nicbreeful!

[TrickyBob]

Does anyone remember the giant jawbreakers? I think they might now be called jaw bruisers? They were about 2 inches, shiny smooth surface, and you licked them to death going through all the different layers of color. And on the inside was a gum ball. When you'd get impatient, you'd whack them with a hammer. Every candy shop used to sell them but you don't see them around any longer.

I was trying to explain them to my husband but he had never heard of them.

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Jul 10, 2013 1:47:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Does anyone remember the giant jawbreakers? I think they might now be called jaw bruisers? They were about 2 inches, shiny smooth surface, and you licked them to death going through all the different layers of color. And on the inside was a gum ball. When you'd get impatient, you'd whack them with a hammer. Every candy shop used to sell them but you don't see them around any longer.

I was trying to explain them to my husband but he had never heard of them.

I loved those! I always had to have one whenever we went to the candy store.

[TrickyBob]

Jul 10, 2013 1:48:49 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

Jul 10, 2013 1:47:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Does anyone remember the giant jawbreakers? I think they might now be called jaw bruisers? They were about 2 inches, shiny smooth surface, and you licked them to death going through all the different layers of color. And on the inside was a gum ball. When you'd get impatient, you'd whack them with a hammer. Every candy shop used to sell them but you don't see them around any longer.

I was trying to explain them to my husband but he had never heard of them.

YES. The Toys R Us has them in a gum ball machine thing out front for fifty cents. They're huge! 

Well I'm jealous. I've been searching online for them because I want one and I know you can't really buy them anymore in local candy shops. It was a fad candy and when it died out, it died out. But I remember begging my Dad to please get me one and that every one else had one. He finally did. I had that thing for MONTHS. I kept it in a zip lock baggy and worked at for a long time. 

[TrickyBob]

Jul 10, 2013 1:51:10 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Jul 10, 2013 1:47:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Does anyone remember the giant jawbreakers? I think they might now be called jaw bruisers? They were about 2 inches, shiny smooth surface, and you licked them to death going through all the different layers of color. And on the inside was a gum ball. When you'd get impatient, you'd whack them with a hammer. Every candy shop used to sell them but you don't see them around any longer.

I was trying to explain them to my husband but he had never heard of them.

Yes, I used to love them!  Dylan's Candy Store still sells them (huge candy store here in the city.. Usually at least 2 or 3 floors).

I need to visit new york. 

SueSue thank you! I'm totally ordering one. 

[ooglie26]

Jul 10, 2013 1:47:46 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

Does anyone remember the giant jawbreakers? I think they might now be called jaw bruisers? They were about 2 inches, shiny smooth surface, and you licked them to death going through all the different layers of color. And on the inside was a gum ball. When you'd get impatient, you'd whack them with a hammer. Every candy shop used to sell them but you don't see them around any longer.

I was trying to explain them to my husband but he had never heard of them.

Yes!  There are one or two stores around here that still have the machines to buy them. 

[TrickyBob]

I found a 4 inch one online. I might pay the $10 for it. Maybe.

[Deleted]

Do it TrickyBob!!!!!

[TrickyBob]

I think I might downgrade to the 2 1/4. LOL. 4 inches would take yeaaaars. 

[ErinExpat]

That's what she said.

[bonquiqui]

I can't sleep, and I'm not tired despite it being quarter til 4

I am super excited and nervous for my date

I keep listening to "the one that got away"

I hope it's sunny so I can spend the day at the pool reading chick lit, catching some sun, and relaxing