Saturday Something's

[MrsMB]

Who has winning March Madness Brackets?

So Amazon sent the photo album I ordered. I got a notice in my email that they couldn't deliver it because I wasn't home and there was a notice on my door when I got work from the post office too. Um, it's a $14 photo album...just leave it by the doormat.

[HoneySpider]

That's weird MrsMB.

My bracket was in good shape except for Michigan State, but not so much anymore. Oh well.

I baked a new dessert called black bottoms (basically chocolate cake on bottom, cheesecake with choc chips on top) and they are yummy!

[katespade]

I can't believe Oregon is still in the game. Then again, I don't usually pay attention to March Madness so I don't actually know if that's abnormal or not. I feel like it is.

[grover]

Paying bills and about to catch up on homework.

Good news is we lowered our electric bill 20 bucks from last month to this month.
Bad news is I have a pending claim for insurance denied, and that total that was submitted was $14,000 for bloodwork. OMG.

[MrsMB]

grover oh crap....is that before the insurance discount at least? I know sometimes if it's denied they still have a discounted rate....

[katespade]

Oh my gosh, grover! Do you know why it was denied? Any chance you can appeal it?

[grover]

katespade, MrsMB, It says they sent additional paperwork to the doc for them to send them additional information. So I shouldn't have to pay any of it, because it covers all the IF diagnostics, except for the genetic screening which I am now glad I elected to do. But the genetic screening is only supposed to be $200. Not this much!

[MrsMB]

Mar 26, 2016 13:39:59 GMT -5 grover said:

katespade, MrsMB, It says they sent additional paperwork to the doc for them to send them additional information. So I shouldn't have to pay any of it, because it covers all the IF diagnostics, except for the genetic screening which I am now glad I elected to do. But the genetic screening is only supposed to be $200. Not this much!

Ok I have had something similar happen. I think once they get the additional info from the medical provider, it was significantly lower. I'm sorry you had that thrill though!!!

[estrellita]

I don't even remember who I picked on the bracket I did for work, lol. I just picked random teams. I don't watch any basketball. I'm watching the Frozen Four instead

Good news, I didn't end up sick last night, lol. I have no idea what was going on. I felt so sick the whole way down to my parents and sipped Sprite the whole time. Got here and started to feel better. Today I'm just a little blah but much better. Still not sure if I'll eat Chipotle again, lol.

[katespade]

estrellita - I'm glad you're feeling better today! I splurged and ate some Costco pizza last night, and I am deeply regretting it today. No more Costco pizza for me. Ever. Oof.

[katespade]

Okay, I need to talk about the bullshit that is clothing sizing.

I ordered a Super Bowl champs sweatshirt right after the SB. I went for a women's small because that's the size I usually wear. When it arrived, it didn't fit. The shoulders/chest were too tight, the arms were too short, and the hip area was HUGE. I returned it and I've been trying to decide about ordering a men's sweatshirt, because for some stupid reason, the men's sweatshirts are more expensive. So, finally, I realized that the youth clothes are half the cost and they had the same sweatshirt available so I ordered a youth XL. THE YOUTH XL IS TOO BIG. It's comfortable in the shoulders and chest, a little bit baggy in the arms (which I like) and long enough that it completely covers my butt. I was so worried about a youth size being too small that I never considered it might be too big.

WHY IS A YOUTH XL BIGGER THAN A WOMEN'S SMALL? THIS MAKES NO SENSE TO ME.
My only real issue with it is how long it is. It will get shorter when I wash it, right? I reeeeeally don't want to deal with paying to send it back, then paying for the shipping costs to order another new one.

[amaranth]

4 of the 6 house guests just left, thank goodness. Only now my H invited 6 of his siblings over for dinner, bringing the guest total back up to 8 (he did ask, and I felt bad saying no). Ahh.

Can I just hide in my room and watch TV? I was up almost all night then started cooking at 9:00am. I am just tired of socializing.


katespade how sad I love Costco pizza.

grover I had a similar thing happen this week. The Dr says I owe $1600 for something that should be less than $500. They are rebilling to see if it can be corrected. Good luck!

[katespade]

amaranth - I 100% vote that you leave the hosting to your H and go hide in your room with the TV. DO IT!

[katespade]

amaranth - I knew the pizza was a bad idea. There is so much fat in it, even without the toppings and cheese. I shouldn't have eaten any, but it just sounded so good.

[amaranth]

katespade I had that happen at my last job! My race T-shirt in youth XL was huge and the women's small was several inches narrower and shorter. I felt scammed. They need more XS products.

[katespade]

Mar 26, 2016 15:54:39 GMT -5 amaranth said:

katespade I had that happen at my last job! My race T-shirt in youth XL was huge and the women's small was several inches narrower and shorter. I felt scammed. They need more XS products.

I ordered a couple of other things I haven't tried on yet. If I have to return either of those, I'll probably return to sweatshirt and order a Youth L. If I don't, I'll probably just keep the XL and run it through the washing machine with hot water to shrink it up a little bit.

[bk1]

I want to live closer to @emtmissy. Everytime I see pics of all the food she makes I want to show up on her doorstep. *creeper* Like to the point that I had a dream last night about that coconut custard pie. ***drool***

I can totally be bought with sweets. Which by the way, I might stop by HoneySpider's place too! Anyone else making delicious food?? 

[amaranth]

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:24 GMT -5 bk1 said:

Anyone else making delicious food?? 

We have 3 leftover pineapple upside down cupcakes and 2 pieces of French silk pie...if you get here before I eat them

[bk1]

Mar 26, 2016 16:28:25 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:24 GMT -5 bk1 said:

Anyone else making delicious food?? 

We have 3 leftover pineapple upside down cupcakes and 2 pieces of French silk pie...if you get here before I eat them

I'm in! 

We went to MIL's house today and came back with layered chocolate pudding dessert, macaroons, lemon bars, and carrot cupcakes. When MIL asked what we wanted I just told her I don't say no to food. Lol.  

[MrsMB]

bk1 I want @emtmissy to bake for me too!!

[grover]

Mar 26, 2016 16:28:25 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:24 GMT -5 bk1 said:

Anyone else making delicious food?? 

We have 3 leftover pineapple upside down cupcakes and 2 pieces of French silk pie...if you get here before I eat them

Put them in your car and drive to me. I have a spare room with a king size bed, so you can nap instead if socializing with your h's family.

[amaranth]

Mar 26, 2016 17:14:58 GMT -5 grover said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:28:25 GMT -5 amaranth said:

We have 3 leftover pineapple upside down cupcakes and 2 pieces of French silk pie...if you get here before I eat them

Put them in your car and drive to me. I have a spare room with a king size bed, so you can nap instead if socializing with your h's family.

Sounds like heaven. I'm sorely tempted.

[grover]

Mar 26, 2016 17:53:58 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 26, 2016 17:14:58 GMT -5 grover said:

Put them in your car and drive to me. I have a spare room with a king size bed, so you can nap instead if socializing with your h's family.

Sounds like heaven. I'm sorely tempted.

Bring the kids if you want. My dogs will tire out M and M will tire out the pups. I'll watch them and get baby cuddles while you snooze. Win-Win!

[estrellita]

katespade I used to get kids XL shirts all the time because they're cheaper but now I don't fit into them as well, lol.

[amaranth]

Mar 26, 2016 17:56:27 GMT -5 grover said:

Mar 26, 2016 17:53:58 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Sounds like heaven. I'm sorely tempted.

Bring the kids if you want. My dogs will tire out M and M will tire out the pups. I'll watch them and get baby cuddles while you snooze. Win-Win!

We need to actually plan this for real. Maybe once you're done with school M adores dogs.

[bk1]

It's so adorable when my grandma texts me. I'm so proud of her for knowing how to!