TGIF Randoms/Vents/AWs

[Deleted]

The normal hours in my office are 9-5. Around this time last year, I asked my boss if I could switch to 8-4 to avoid the bulk of the traffic (nevermind that I work until 4:30, 5:00 or beyond most days anyway ) since I live 35-40 minutes away and he agreed. It's worked great for me. I use the hour in the morning to make a pot of coffee, leisurely eat my breakfast while reading and answering emails and putting together a game plan of sorts for the day, so I am actively working on new things, not just catching up, no later than 8:45 or 9. We share office space with my boss's dad's business as well, and everyone there (4 people 5 days a week, 1 additional 2 days a week) works 9-5. Except, this week my boss's dad told everyone they can now work 8-4 too. So I got here today at 8 and was the 2nd one here, and was basically followed in the door by one other person. Of course they both wanted to chit-chat and I wanted to close my door, drink my iced coffee and donut (my Friday treat) and answer my emails. They both commented on how great it is to feel like they're getting out "early" at 4, but I want my quiet 8-9AM back!!!

[shortstax]

I'm very similar @mrsspunky. I work 7-4 in the summers, and it's AMAZING. There's only 4 of us who do this in our office, and we have an unspoken rule of only IMing each other during that hour. No unnecessary chit chat.

[sunnysideup488]

I hate chit chatting in the morning.
People. I haven't even had coffee yet.

I work 8-4 usually. I'm usually the first one here. when I am not, it totally throws off my groove.

[Deleted]

It is my birthday. I took the day off. It is GLORIOUSLY beautiful out. But I am at a complete loss of what to do by myself!!!  (Excellent problem to have -- I know, I know).

[hopenotlost]

I am so tired of flaky people. DH plays on a slowpitch team and they made it to state. I found hotel rooms that wouldn't be too expensive, and everyone (along with some of the wives/girlfriends) on the team was all for it. So I said I would book them the next day (which would be today). I get a text from the 3rd baseman's wife saying she may not be going now and I asked why. She said because her DH was all pissy about last night's game. Ok...so why does that affect you?? And does that mean he's not going? I'm so annoyed by it all.

[sunnysideup488]

Jul 25, 2014 9:05:54 GMT -5 v said:

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It's my birthday. I took the day off. It is GLORIOUSLY beautiful. But I am at a complete loss of what to do by myself!!!  (Excellent problem to have -- I know, I know).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[hopenotlost]

Jul 25, 2014 9:05:54 GMT -5 v said:

It is my birthday. I took the day off. It is GLORIOUSLY beautiful. But I am at a complete loss of what to do by myself!!!  (Excellent problem to have -- I know, I know).

Happy birthday!

[Deleted]

The days when my CW comes in from 9-6 (normal hours are 8-5) are magical. I get more done in one hour alone than I do at any other time.

Happy birthday v!!!!

[CallingAllAngels]

Our dog died in late May, 9 months after being diagnosed with cancer.  Yesterday, we got a copy of the book Dog Heaven in the mail from her doctors, and it was signed by everyone in the oncology/radiology department with comments about how sweet our dog was.  One person wrote, "she was the happiest dog to ever go to the vet," which was true.  Even when we took her in to be euthanized, she pranced into the office so happy to see everyone.  Anyway, I've feeling very right now as a result. 

[raangoli]

The office is a ghost town today, but there are people moving in all this week and so my peace is being threatened.  (wilted)

But my Pandora played "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison this morning which cracked me up. 

[gt7301b]

I was super productive before work this morning, ran 5 miles, showered, ate breakfast, did the dishes, and managed to get to work at 8.

I am annoyed with my husband's attitude about our trip this weekend. Everything that I have planned is wrong and I have no patience for his criticism. I just spent two of my precious vacation days with his family, the least he can do is be pleasant this weekend.

[raangoli]

Happy Birthday v! I would sit out on the glorious roof of yours and take a nap, then go have some pizza for lunch and some sort of frozen treat to celebrate

[womet]

Happy birthday, v! @mrsspunky, I like my quiet time first thing in the office too. I'd probably be antisocial and close my door in the morning. You've only got to deal with this for 5 weeks or so before the baby arrives.

[mbcdefg]

During the school year, MH usually gets up an hour before me and he's out of the house by the time I get out of bed. Now that he's off for the summer, I'm not alone when I get ready in the mornings. I'm a cranky person in the mornings to begin with, and today he was coughing non-stop (I know it's not his fault, but still) and following me around with his laptop to show me funny videos. LEAVE ME ALONE.

Happy birthday v!

CallingAllAngels, I'm sorry about your doggie. That was so sweet of the vet's office.

[Deleted]

Jul 25, 2014 9:11:26 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Happy Birthday v! I would sit out on the glorious roof of yours and take a nap, then go have some pizza for lunch and some sort of frozen treat to celebrate

Bragplaint -- we had friends up on the roof on Tuesday and last night and have more people coming over for roof drinks tomorrow, so I may need a change of scenery

The sunset last night was just incredible, btw.  Camera phone does it no justice.

[Susie]

(gift) <) :beer: :drink: Happy birthday v!

[bostonmichelle]

Happy Birthday v!!

CallingAllAngels that is so sweet of your vet's office. I'd be a hot mess too. Hugs.

I love my peace and quiet in the mornings, I generally work 9-5 and my boss works 11-7. It is glorious.

I'm so excited that DH gets home tomorrow morning from his work trip. He has been gone for 12 days and I'm so ready for him to be home.

[Deleted]

Right now I work 8-5. I leave the house at 7:45 and get home at 5:15. With my new job I'll have to leave the house at 6am, my new hours will be 6:45-4:15, and I won't get home till 5:00. It's going to be tough. I have every second Friday off though, so hoping that will make up for it!!

Last day of vacation today and debating beach or pool :-)

Happy birthday V.

[minzy]

Off to a good start today.  DH went into work a little late so I was able to run alone this morning too, and the weather was perfect for it.  Now I am knocking out some minor things while the kids are at camp/napping.

The most liberal way to track our net worth gave us a big milestone number yesterday, so even though it's all arbitrary, I am still kind of thrilled.  Yay!  We've come a very long way since I started reading this board years ago.    

[jene]

Happy birthday v!

Everyone in my office is out this time of year, so I have 2-3 weeks of silence, all day. It is glorious. It makes me grouchy when everyone comes back after that period.

[rbp]

Happy birthday v!  (gift)

[rbp]

Jul 25, 2014 9:08:59 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Our dog died in late May, 9 months after being diagnosed with cancer.  Yesterday, we got a copy of the book Dog Heaven in the mail from her doctors, and it was signed by everyone in the oncology/radiology department with comments about how sweet our dog was.  One person wrote, "she was the happiest dog to ever go to the vet," which was true.  Even when we took her in to be euthanized, she pranced into the office so happy to see everyone.  Anyway, I've feeling very right now as a result. 

Oh man. That is sweet but so emotional.  (hug)callingallangels (hug2) So sorry for your loss.

[rbp]

Jul 25, 2014 9:16:28 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

During the school year, MH usually gets up an hour before me and he's out of the house by the time I get out of bed. Now that he's off for the summer, I'm not alone when I get ready in the mornings. I'm a cranky person in the mornings to begin with, and today he was coughing non-stop (I know it's not his fault, but still) and following me around with his laptop to show me funny videos. LEAVE ME ALONE.

I move so.slowly in the mornings (that is, when I can move around on my own. sad LOL). I like to sit, drink my tea, and watch the Today Show (shut up). H usually throws on some clothes and is out the door within 15 minutes. When he decides to sit down to breakfast with me, it really throws off my mojo. SOMETIMES HE HAS THE GALL TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL. 

[rbp]

Also, I kind of hate working when no one is around. Maybe I would feel differently if I didn't have my own office.

[gt7301b]

Jul 25, 2014 9:16:28 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

During the school year, MH usually gets up an hour before me and he's out of the house by the time I get out of bed. Now that he's off for the summer, I'm not alone when I get ready in the mornings. I'm a cranky person in the mornings to begin with, and today he was coughing non-stop (I know it's not his fault, but still) and following me around with his laptop to show me funny videos. LEAVE ME ALONE.

Happy birthday v!

CallingAllAngels, I'm sorry about your doggie. That was so sweet of the vet's office.

I am the same way. My husband has learned to give me my space in the morning, but when we both get ready at the same time I'm all   My cube neighbor insists on telling me when DH has a snow day/delay, which was like 15 times this year.  I miss my old co-workers who handed me coffee and didn't try and talk to me till I was in the office for an hour.

[crashgizmo]

Happy Birthday v! I would get a mani/pedi/massage (if that's something you like) and walk around your favorite part of the city.

I had a complete freak out this morning. DH said he was leaving at 6. I woke up about 6:30 and the bed was empty, so I assumed he had left. I fell back asleep and woke up at 7:15 after having a dream I was being stalked by a crazy ex-boyfriend. I was laying in bed catching my breath from the dream and the shower turns on. Turns out DH hadn't left after all. DUDE! Way to give me a heart attack.

[womet]

My AW... H got his offer letter today for a great job that will combine his current skillset with one of his interests. His pay will be the same, but they have better benefits. The MM part is that they offer 6% 401K match and they cover up to 4 rounds of IVF. We'll need to go through IVF if we want to have children, so this is a HUGE blessing.

[monsterz]

A caseworker for a sibling set we inquired on is meeting today to determine which family they want to move forward with. I am anxious to hear how it goes but I probably won't know until Monday. Also another sibling set was presented to us yesterday which sounds great as well. I keep trying not to get my hopes up but I can't help it.

[monsterz]

Jul 25, 2014 9:05:54 GMT -5 v said:

It is my birthday. I took the day off. It is GLORIOUSLY beautiful out. But I am at a complete loss of what to do by myself!!!  (Excellent problem to have -- I know, I know).

Happy birthday.   Day drinking outside and some pampering sounds like a great way to spend your birthday. 

[melmo1122]

My boss gave me wrong information to process a payroll for a new customer and 2 employees were paid incorrectly.  I said this is what you gave me and she's making it seem like I am the one who messed up!  ugh, just what I need before I start vacation next week.  Is it 5:30 yet!?!?!?!?