FI and I had a long Skype convo last night that involved crying, but in the end we hashed out the frustrations we were each having with this visa thing. We're not mad with each other, but we were handling it poorly and taking it out on each other.
I hate that we can't hug it out after fights though
Everyone in my life will be so glad when we live together and they don't have to hear about it anymore lol.
Also I now understand how rich people become/stay rich. My grandpa visted this weekend. He is legit a millionaire. He is also the cheapest fucking person I have ever met. I mean this is not new info. This is why he misses my grandma dearly. She made him not be so stodgy with money.
He made us pay for our meal out Saturday night. I didn't choose a McDonalds type establishment so he had us pay. LOL for real. My mom is FUMING about this even though I told her as a joke.
So if you guys are wondering how you become rich someday....never pay for anything.
This is the truth.
Being very, very cheap is definitely a way to wealth.
We were visiting with my sister, BIL, niece, and nephew until 7:30 last night. It was so nice to see them and meet my nephew - oh my goodness he is so tiny and precious. L fell asleep in the car and didn't even stir when H took her out and put her in the crib, so that was nice. Except she woke up at 11:45 until 12:15, and then again at 3:45 and I ended up bringing her into our room. Blergh. My sister sent us home with a bunch of clothes for L for the winter and spring/summer, which was awesome, except now I kind of regret buying her a ton of clothes over the weekend. Oh well.
Attempt one: September 2009. Unfortunately my brother passed right before the trip and obviously we didn't go.
Attempt two: About 2 years ago, we found a great deal through Delta/Alaska but they cancelled the flight, or actually changed the itinerary so we ended up in Portland, and not home. Whaaaaaat. Rebooking the tickets was around $800/pp so we decided not to go.
Attempt three: H booked tickets Sunday. He wanted to upgrade one leg of our trip to first class using points. He called in to do it, she told him the total, and he booked. He thought it was the TOTAL cost, but turned out it was the cost PER TICKET. So last night when he figured it out, we called it in and were able to cancel, and then ended up booking coach, because they had some bullshit about how you can't upgrade to first class using points without paying the K class of ticket blah blah. Airlines suck.
THEN we found a nice rental from VRBO, and that idiot charged us the security deposit with resort fees, which we're not supposed to pay until we check out of the hotel. So he said he needed to re-run the card, and we said, okay fine, but don't you need to reverse the original charges first?
IT'S SO RELAXING PLANNING A TROPICAL VACATION.
Anyway, we got travel insurance on both our rental and flights. LOL. We're not taking any chances!
Ugh, I'm sorry meganew. I am terrified of the dentist so I feel your worry. I hope they can get you in soon, and it's a quick, painless fix.
I woke up at 4 starving. Now I've eaten, but I'm still awake. I should just start working so I can come home at 2 p.m. when I'm inevitably falling asleep at my desk.
Thanks. I've been going to the same dentist for 18 years and I love him- he sings while he works! But he's back in my hometown, so I've been driving 90 minutes each way to see him. Can't really do that today so I have to go to someone new : (
My H went to check the oil levels this morning, and a pipe burst. Fuck. Thank God he went down there or who knows how long it would have been before we noticed. I keep telling myself that this is why we have savings, etc, but I'm still stressing. I should go buy a lottery ticket with all the luck we've been having
Oh! And two great (one REALLY great) opportunities in my feeled popped up on
--- OMG, breaking this thought. I just typed "feeled." I need to go back to school. ---
Anyway, two great (one REALLY great) opportunities in my FIELD popped up on indeed last week, and I applied to them both this weekend. I have great connections in both! I really am hoping I hear something back.
Hugs, luckyval. That is so much to have on one plate. I hope that your H can find something soon. Good luck on your interview!
Is Hart feeling better?
Thanks - I'm amazed at how well H is taking it. We went to see his dad for the weekend, the two of them got rip roaring drunk and talked about it until 4 am Sunday morning. So he's in the right frame of mind to move onward and upward.
Hart is bouncing back fast. H hasn't budged from the bed all morning.
At least I had a legit excuse not to be at work, lol.
Hugs, luckyval. That is so much to have on one plate. I hope that your H can find something soon. Good luck on your interview!
Is Hart feeling better?
Thanks - I'm amazed at how well H is taking it. We went to see his dad for the weekend, the two of them got rip roaring drunk and talked about it until 4 am Sunday morning. So he's in the right frame of mind to move onward and upward.
Hart is bouncing back fast. H hasn't budged from the bed all morning.
At least I had a legit excuse not to be at work, lol.
Oh good. Silver lining! lol.
I'm glad that he is taking it well. It sounds like that was therapeutic for him and that he has a good attitude about moving forward.
Ugh. My boss just let us know that he's trying to get approval for us to work from home tomorrow. GREAT! except I work in duel offices with the second half of my day being in a different dept. So Yay I might now have to come in for 7, but I'd still have to come in and work 11:30-2:30. Better than nothing I suppose but I don't know how much better driving in mid day will be.
Post by LeggsBenedict on Jan 26, 2015 10:39:43 GMT -5
the snow wasn't too crazy this morning so i went ahead and dropped jonathan off at the vet, but I can't pick him up until after 5. this is going to be a huge pain in the ass isn't it?
h gets a early dismissal today, so hopefully he can get on the metro north and get home before things get weird.
My H went to check the oil levels this morning, and a pipe burst. Fuck. Thank God he went down there or who knows how long it would have been before we noticed. I keep telling myself that this is why we have savings, etc, but I'm still stressing. I should go buy a lottery ticket with all the luck we've been having
You are having the shittiest week. Can you drink all of the wine tonight?