Post by HoneySpider on Mar 10, 2016 9:01:09 GMT -5
It feels extra slow on the board lately and like we're missing some people - where is everyone? I know we have a few people taking a break because of baby talk which I totally get but still feels like we are missing some others?
All of the basketball games I want to watch today are int he afternoon which means I'll miss them while at work. Boo. My WFH days are so much better.
Has rockinrobyn updated yet? I know she was due a few days ago or so I think?
I get annoyed with people that take the elevator to the 2nd floor at my work. I work on the 4th floor now so I don't want to take the stairs but I always did when I was on 2nd. I mean, maybe they can't take the stairs for some reason but it's usually girls that look a lot younger than me so I'm pretty sure they're just lazy, lol. It just takes forever to stop at every floor!
Post by rockinrobyn on Mar 10, 2016 9:46:22 GMT -5
I am so sorry to be M.I.A and not update. It has been a crazy few days! I did have my baby. Baby Leo was born in the early morning on March 7th after a very quick and speedy process. We almost didn't make it to the hospital!! I will post the birth story on GotP when I get to a computer.
Today is better than yesterday! I was going to check in yesterday but it would have been me whining about insurance companies and getting soaked by rain (and passing cars) whilst running/wading to an appointment I had. I just had a patron show up only for me to realize I hadn't opened the program to check out books. While he was waiting, he asked me what kind of day I was having because my name tag was upside down. Sigh...
We've been really busy at work. I have a trainee today doing his last training shift. I told him I am invisible and he takes the lead today.
H isn't going to be home later when I get home so I am looking forward to a glass of wine, ugly pjs and chick flicks. I should get a few hours of alone time.
I've been lurking, but work has been insane and it's finals week so I haven't had much time to actually post. I'm hoping that things will slow down soon. I'm thinking about dropping one of my spring term classes to give myself a bit of a break (12 credits instead of 16), because I don't see work slowing down anytime soon.
suzv I hope you manage to skip it. At least spring is on its way.
estrellita I agree, an elevator for two flights doesn't make sense. My H is crazy though. He uses the stairs at his job and he works on the 17th floor!
katespade 12 credits is still a full load. If you're okay with the delayed graduation I think that sounds better with busy work. A lot of people only take 12 credits even without work.
HoneySpider I think a few posters have basically just moved over to MMM. Probably because we are so slow. Ginkgoleaf, krystee, Pooh, mrsaggie all come to mind. I feel like everyone else in general also creating fewer original threads. It's just constantly "here's what I did today" instead of discussion.
amaranth - I'm going to have to delay graduation because of the two classes I withdrew from this term, anyway, so I figured it might be smarter to do three classes this term and three classes fall term instead of four in the spring and two in the fall (plus my four classes summer term).
Post by estrellita on Mar 10, 2016 11:36:06 GMT -5
I haven't been around as much because of my training. I can only really check in on breaks/lunch and after work but after work I'm usually busy with other things too. I do think a few people are posting more on MMM and not so much here.. not sure if that's contributing to the slowness or because of the slowness!
estrellita- I never take the elevator so I can't imagine using it for the second floor.
rockinrobyn- congratulations! Glad L&D went very smoothly and you and baby are healthy!
katespade- I think a "break"/lesser workload next semester makes sense. Good luck on your finals!
I don't have as much time on here as I did a couple.months ago but when I am on I spend more time on MMM. Life is boring and mundane here...we really need to move soon so I have more balance. There's nothing to do here and everything is a decent drive. Our realtor's contract is up in two weeks and I'm not sure what to do. It's been 6 months and we aren't in escrow. We have to be moved in the next 6 months or it won't happen for awhile and I will likely lose my sanity solo parenting all week long with no help and nothing to do.
Post by luv2rn4fun on Mar 10, 2016 17:54:24 GMT -5
HoneySpider- thank you! Feedback is it's a nice house, lots of interest. Biggest problems are our neighbors and the backyard. Our house is 5 bd...so likely someone with kids or wants kids. Backyard is all pool, a built in bab area with covered patio, and small grass area. There's room in the front to play outside and we live on a cul d sac but no backyard play area except the pool (which is great in summer because it's hot every day).
Realtor is who we used to buy this home and was so supportive through our losses (we had our first when we were in mid escrow). So we went with her vs my uncle even though she is charging 6% (he would charge us 4%). She is local and he isn't so we felt she would get us the most $$$. Six months later talk is we won't get our asking price (more like $15-25k less) yet she still wants her full commission and isn't willing to lower. We had a potential offer for $25k less but can't make it work (since we are buying WAY higher) without her lowering her commission. The most frustrating is she hasn't brought one person to see our house (or anyone from her group either) and whenever we ask for advise it's very vague. It's been very frustrating I just want to be moved and start our "new life", meeting new friends, getting out and about more, etc.
Post by HoneySpider on Mar 10, 2016 19:55:58 GMT -5
luv2rn4fun It's really frustrating when the negatives are things you can't control! Hopefully the right buyer will come along soon. Are you in a contract/have an obligation to this realtor? Would it be worth it to try someone else?
Post by luv2rn4fun on Mar 10, 2016 21:53:16 GMT -5
HoneySpider- our contract ends in 13 days. We are considering another agent and will likely not negotiate a new contract with our current realtor. Renewing seems crazy (doing the same thing and expecting a different result) and something I don't think DH and I will feel.confident moving forward...we're not impressed and have too many concerns and doubts.
luv2rn4fun - What a frustrating situation! It sounds like you might be better off with a different realtor. Yours seems more focused on her needs than on your needs. I hope things start improving soon!
bk1: We went to the movies Friday night and saw The Little Prince, which is all about keeping your inner child. The movie really emphasized waiting to grow up.
bk1 : I prefer to say adult-ing sucks. I wish I had appreciate the blissful freedom of childhood more.
No kidding, right? I think this ALL THE TIME now. Why be in a hurry to grow up?
I think this a lot, too. Especially after getting sick at 14 years old. I didn't appreciate things because I thought I had all the time in the world to enjoy them. I had no idea how much my life would change, even before I expected it to.