Post by georgeharrison on Sept 7, 2012 10:33:17 GMT -5
I would say flame-free, but let's get real...
My confession: Our condo is kinda chilly on the back side. Since Tman started school this week, when I get home from dropping him off, I come inside, pour some coffee, TURN ON THE HEAT, and sit and veg for a while before starting my chores. I justify this because before I take him to school, I'm like a tornado getting ready, helping to make sure all his stuff is ready, cleaning/picking up from the night before and getting a load of laundry going. The heat is the main confession. James would poop his brains out if he knew that I was doing that. It's only on for like a half hour, though.
I'm tired of watching other people take vacations so I decided we are going to take one too. I'm using Emergency Funds to do it (I'm a very strict budgeter and this summer has been horrific with my income cut by 80% and I'm the ONLY breadwinner). This is a huge no no. I've never touched our emergency fund for something other than an actual real emergency. (we are going to vegas for an annual trade show - we don't drink or gamble but the trade show is industry only so it's part work part vacation)
Trade show = investment. Nothing wrong with enjoying yourself a little bit while you're there. Sounds like a wise move to me.
I've spent way too long looking at vitamins for B since I need to start cooking food for her. It's kind of embarrassing how much time I've spent researching cooking methods, recipes and vitamins for her.
I've spent way too long looking at vitamins for B since I need to start cooking food for her. It's kind of embarrassing how much time I've spent researching cooking methods, recipes and vitamins for her.
LL - you have been working SO hard and have been SO stressed. It's half for work, enjoy it!
BabyA - I'm really sorry. You're right that the longer things go on strained, the less affectionate you feel, and less affection adds to the strain plus adds to feeling like you're drifting apart. Have you thought about using an intermediary to talk about things in a safe setting, like your pastor?
About 3/4 of the people I invited through the FB event for our Oktoberfest haven't even responded. I have no clue how much food to make. It's a LOT of work I go through for our one big party a year and I don't want to go to all that hassle to have way too much food for only 10 people. I don't CARE if people like Jennlin don't feel special because we've invited like 60 people It's our one BIG party where we invite friends from every group. *stomp*
About 3/4 of the people I invited through the FB event for our Oktoberfest haven't even responded. I have no clue how much food to make. It's a LOT of work I go through for our one big party a year and I don't want to go to all that hassle to have way too much food for only 10 people. I don't CARE if people like Jennlin don't feel special because we've invited like 60 people It's our one BIG party where we invite friends from every group. *stomp*
haha 60 isn't too bad. it's when me and 400 of the inviters closest friends are invited. *that* is when it's annoying.
i haven't responded yet bc we're trying to decide if we want to drive down that way! we have an event in everett until 4pm....so while technically we can make it..it's very very very far, and we'll have already been out all day. so we're kinda gonna wing it. don't count on us. we'll bring something to share if we decide to go
New girl is nice and friendly but she drives me nuts. A) FLIP-FLOPS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THE OFFICE. B) the noise level in the office DOUBLES when she's here. She was up at the other location yesterday and the noise level was back to pleasant yesterday. C) She talks too much. When she's not here, they get actual work done. Or maybe the same amount, but when she's here, the amount of constant jabbering from everyone over there significantly increases. That department doesn't have a true manager, so no one is making them quiet down! A little talking is fine and I do that myself, but this is 10-15 minute conversations and occurring maybe every 10-15 minutes. I don't want to dislike her, but it's obnoxious. But she's nice so then I feel kind of bad for constantly thinking mean things about her in my head.
The standing desk thing is just not working out. My hips are sore all the time and my feet hurt pretty bad by about 3pm. I don't want to give up but this s*** really needs to get better.
I'm only going to hit 2 of my 3 getting buff goals before BFF's wedding in two weeks, and that's if I really buckle down.
We have our meeting with our financial planners next week and I'm intentionally putting of a huge number of expenses so they don't see them.
>.> <.< (I am totally wearing flipflops at work. Sigh.)
I have maybe worked a total of 15 hours this week. There's nothing to do and so I just dart out pretty damn early cause it's such a pain to stick around here. I've started to pack up my personal belongings (just in case) and taking things home slowly. XD Started cleaning off my work machine too. The 28th cannot get here soon enough, my brain has already checked out. XD
I'll look a little askance at you, but you get a pass because you're very pregnant! I'm sure it's hard to put on shoes, see your feet, and they're probably swollen and not fitting comfortably in your regular shoes and it's Friday. You are NOT a HWP 23 year old working in a mortgage and contract management department and wearing them M-F.