Post by jerseyjaybird on Dec 18, 2014 22:21:31 GMT -5
You sound like such a fun supervisor, irene adler. We were supposed to have our departmental holiday lunch tomorrow, but everyone is sick. I was looking forward to the sponsored day-drinking, but oh well.
Post by irene adler on Dec 18, 2014 22:23:04 GMT -5
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
You sound like such a fun supervisor, irene adler. We were supposed to have our departmental holiday lunch tomorrow, but everyone is sick. I was looking forward to the sponsored day-drinking, but oh well.
Thank you! I love working with college students, especially in a lab setting.
I did make someone cry today--she didn't turn in her final project unto today (2 days late) and I told her I wouldn't accept it per our face to face conversation about when it was due/what the syllabus said/multiple announcements in class, so not everyone thinks I'm fun.
Post by irene adler on Dec 18, 2014 22:28:32 GMT -5
I'm also flipping between MASH and White Christmas.
Vera-Ellen (Judy) is such a beautiful, natural dancer they I'm almost embarrassed for Rosemary Clooney (who is wonderful, but does not hold her own when placed side by side with someone whose movement comes so gracefully and effortlessly).
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
The new job is awesome! I'm learning the ropes and the challenges ahead, but I already feel 100% better than I have in the last year or so. It's amazing what the right job can do. DH is also being awesome (I've gone from working 20ish hours a week from home to 60+ with travel) and he's been doing all sorts of things around the house.
I wish I could see you! It's unlikely i can make it down to SD in March since I'll likely be living in LA by then. Unless its a weekend, then maybe!
I'm here, though I'm about to run upstairs and wrap presents. My H is out Christmas shopping and DD is sleeping. I love being home "alone" in the quiet.
Currently flipping through GBCN book recommendation threads to find a new book to read. Sadly, most of the things I want aren't available on my library's e-book program. Nor on audiobook, which is my go-to.
I had too much fudge today and didn't work out. I feel frumpy to the max.
I'm here. We just did trivia with my parents at a bar. We were fifth out of 10, so we have major room for improvement! My parents answered one question and we answered 19. In exchange, they bought us dinner.
Post by irene adler on Dec 18, 2014 22:32:46 GMT -5
And now I'm sad remembering that Harry Morgan (Col. Potter on MASH) died on my birthday 2 years ago, and Elizabeth Edwards died 3 (?) years ago on the same day.
irene adler I am on day 10 of my cough/cold, but otherwise feel really good! How are you doing? We were watching White Christmas tonight too, before trivia. I love that movie.
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
I'm game! :-) PM dates if you have them. I *might* be in Austin in March but haven't completely worked out details.
Post by irene adler on Dec 18, 2014 23:13:25 GMT -5
krystee, I'm ok. Not great, not terrible. Both DH and I feel like out life had fallen into a holding pattern. 2013 was such a year of acute terrible things happening,and this year has been a lot of dealing with the fallout of that. Ironically, it's easy to have a support system immediately after bad things happen, but a year later you still need that support and it's hard to ask for it.
I've had some serious bouts of compassion fatigue, so it feels like I'm more part of the problem than the solution.
The I come here and whine about the same old same old. Ya'll are saints.
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
What about me?? I will probably still be here. I'll kidnap you and take you to Extraordinary Desserts
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
What about me?? I will probably still be here. I'll kidnap you and take you to Extraordinary Desserts
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!! I'd love to see you!!
crashgizmo, how is the new job? Are you still in SoCal? I'll be down ther the second week of March for the same conference with dh (this time in downtown SD) if you would be interested in lunch. @blissoff--it would be nice to meet you too.
What about me?? I will probably still be here. I'll kidnap you and take you to Extraordinary Desserts