I'm teleworking today b/c of Florence and schools being closed until further notice. So thankful that I've worked to build our village and have teacher friends with same age kids willing to take my kid for a playdate. She had one yesterday afternoon and a different one today.
Now that the hurricane has shifted we're more worried about our beach house. My dad thankfully is very whatever happens, but DH once they let everyone back into the OBX he may go down to see the damage. Problem is, last time they required residency proof and we don't have any since we're not the owners.
I'm working from home today and it is pure bliss. I commute around 2.5hrs per day and days that I don't have to drive are amazing. Also, Wednesday has been approved as my permanent work from home day which is literally the equivalent of getting 5 days of my life back per year that were previously lost to commuting. And typing that out makes me realize how good I had it when I worked from home full time.
My boss is undergoing chemo and radiation, so he's been a bit testy. There's a big meeting today and he asked me to order him lunch. He wants chicken salad, but it can't have onion or onion powder in it. Those flavors are ruining his meals now. Do you know how common it is to put onion or onion powder in chicken salad? I called nine restaurants/delis/shops before I found one that has no onion products in their chicken salad. Now I just have to wait until 10am before they'll accept my lunch order.
@bigtowlittletoe, I know this sounds odd, but if all the other usual remedies do not work, you can try to ummm... take care of yourself. Orgasm can help regulate the breath again. Fun fact for the day!
i hope everyone stays safe and manages to leave in time. I am already feeling sad for Wilmington who is looking to get nailed.
H is "working" from home today, so he is going with me to my mom's to help move out a desk and take as much of what is left out of the house,back to our house where I am going to post things for sale on an online yard sale site, clean stuff up for donation and lastly I need to put my new ride together. 90s music this time, which has me pretty excited.
I am anxiously waiting to see what happens with this hurricane. I am worried for all the people in its path, including my friends who recently moved to NC. I don't think I will personally see any negative effects, especially since it sounds like Baltimore will miss some of what was predicted even yesterday. But I'm selfishly anxious to see if all my weekend plans are cancelled. We're supposed to go to a baseball game Friday, a yoga hike Saturday morning, an outdoor seafood festival Saturday afternoon, and have some extended family driving up from about an hour south to have dinner Saturday night. If it is heavy rains, all of that will probably be cancelled.
My supervisor is supposed to be here today, but I haven't seen her yet (it's still early). I don't think I've seen her in like 3 weeks, but she was out of town for half of that time. My job is so weird. I've been there a month and a half and I've probably spent less than 4 hours in the office with her. I had no idea I'd basically be supporting someone remotely when I took the job.
I wonder how she'd feel about me working from home. I basically have no reason to be in the office. I rarely interact with anyone. It would be nice to hang out with my cat and be able to do laundry, cooking, etc during the day.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Sept 12, 2018 8:20:00 GMT -5
I still randomly look at houses at home for fun and I just so happened to find the most perfect house ever. It’s everything I want in a house but also what my H wants which is hard because our styles are so different. Too bad this is now and not a few years from now.
Also, I'm amazed by how much people love FREE stuff. Last night I put out in the trash an Ikea Trofast Storage system with bins, about 6 plastic storage bins, a small table, a little 3 drawer rubbermade storage thing and a rolling matchbox car storage bin. None of if was junk or even really trash, I just didn't need it anymore and didn't feel like dealing with selling it. It was all gone within an hour. And I live on a circle off of a dead end street, so we get like no traffic.
Also, I'm amazed by how much people love FREE stuff. Last night I put out in the trash an Ikea Trofast Storage system with bins, about 6 plastic storage bins, a small table, a little 3 drawer rubbermade storage thing and a rolling matchbox car storage bin. None of if was junk or even really trash, I just didn't need it anymore and didn't feel like dealing with selling it. It was all gone within an hour. And I live on a circle off of a dead end street, so we get like no traffic.
Yeah, we put out a ton of stuff from my mom's house. All gone. lol
Post by W.T.Faulkner on Sept 12, 2018 9:00:01 GMT -5
We all switched offices for this school year, and while I really love my new officemate, he is the loudest eater I have ever encountered and I am about to lose my shit.
Also, I'm amazed by how much people love FREE stuff. Last night I put out in the trash an Ikea Trofast Storage system with bins, about 6 plastic storage bins, a small table, a little 3 drawer rubbermade storage thing and a rolling matchbox car storage bin. None of if was junk or even really trash, I just didn't need it anymore and didn't feel like dealing with selling it. It was all gone within an hour. And I live on a circle off of a dead end street, so we get like no traffic.
To be fair, I'd have taken at least half of that myself.
Some little punk on the bus called my 7 and 9 year olds 'little bitches', made a gun motion with his hand in my kids face, and then punched my kid in the knee when he told him to stop.
I never want to be 'that' parent, but I let the principal know because I can't deal with this all year long.
I'm feeling insanely grouchy. I was awake until 3 am because I've been dealing with insomnia the last few nights, and then I got woken up around 5 am by horrific stomach cramps because my IBS decided to flare, and it's now barely 7 am and my asshat neighbors have been playing music too loudly outside for the last ~30 minutes and it's making my living room vibrate -- one, quiet time hours in the county go until 7 so they were in violation of that, two it's raining and only 54 degrees out so why are you using your outside speakers anyway, three shut the fuck up and play your damn music inside you inconsiderate assholes!!! I want to turn on my Dohm but my H isn't up yet and I don't want to disturb him myself (he sleeps less, but deeper than me, and generally this particular asshole neighbor behavior doesn't wake him). (I should add, we all have houses on 1/3 acre lots, there is no fucking reason I should hear these people. They are louder than on a more regular basis than any of the idiots we lived next to in apartments.)
I visited a job site yesterday to do a review of the job with the client. Because I was only staying for a night, I just brought my backpack and used a carabiner to attach my hard hat to it. Not gonna lie, it sort of makes me feel like a bad ass. People keep commenting on it.
We have built several of these plants, but I hadn’t been to one yet. It was so cool! Visiting our sites is like being in an episode of How It’s Made. I find it so fascinating that we actually build these plants. Stumbling into this career is truly one of the best things that has happened in my life.
I’m looking forward to picking up the boys from school this afternoon. DS1 was sad when I called yesterday, so he’s going to be pumped to see me.
I’m leaving for Haiti in 9 days and I swear my life could not be going any slower right now. I’m so distracted at work and don’t feel like being there. Also there is a smaller hurricane that could hit the island so I’m on edge about that.
I'm working from home today and it is pure bliss. I commute around 2.5hrs per day and days that I don't have to drive are amazing. Also, Wednesday has been approved as my permanent work from home day which is literally the equivalent of getting 5 days of my life back per year that were previously lost to commuting. And typing that out makes me realize how good I had it when I worked from home full time.
I probably commute about 2 hours a day. I wfh on Fridays and sometimes Wednesdays. The commute is killing me and we’re going to move closer to the city in the spring. I calculated that it will save me about 3.5 days a year and over 3,000 miles a year on my car. I can. not. wait.
I’m glad you got approved for a wfh day. I’m sure that helps a ton, especially with it being midweek. Helps break up the week.
@sameoldstory, DH has put old furniture out at my mother's for the last two days and everything so far has gone. It's a relief as there's so much stuff to get rid of and though we've ordered a 10m³ container for Friday, it was probably not going to be big enough for all the rubbish. Also, I feel better that it's not going in the bin. I had tried every single charity I could find and nobody wanted any of it, which really made me feel like crap. You might as well tell me my dead parents' entire lives should go in the bin.
blondemoment123, cone of uncertainty sounds rubbish, fingers crossed it doesn't' go back to evacuate.
We all switched offices for this school year, and while I really love my new officemate, he is the loudest eater I have ever encountered and I am about to lose my shit.
A bit of a weird day over here. DH has found his estranged (left when he was 2) father and actually spoke to him on the phone for the first time. He seems nice apparently and so do 2 uncles that he also got in contact with.
I'm really glad H is going to be able to ask him what happened etc. but I'm dreading MIL's reaction when he tells her as she said for years she'd tell him anything he wanted while simultaneously never answering any questions... She has a way to make everything about her so I expect some sort of dramatics.
Also I'm really pissed at the guy being all "oh yeah, how lovely to hear from you, what's up?" when he just upped and left almost 40 years ago and doesn't seem to have spared him a thought since.
Remember my old boss that made me cry all the time and fat shamed me? She was in my cycling class last night. It was her first time going. It seriously messed up my entire ride. I shouldn’t let her have that power over me 2 years later, but fuck. Now I’m super anxious that she’s going to get a membership and it won’t be my safe place anymore. I’m so worried that I’m physically sick over it.
I still randomly look at houses at home for fun and I just so happened to find the most perfect house ever. It’s everything I want in a house but also what my H wants which is hard because our styles are so different. Too bad this is now and not a few years from now.
Post by pandora89 on Sept 12, 2018 10:02:37 GMT -5
Things are becoming much easier now that DS can play independently and he doesn’t need me to be around 24/7 to precentna crying fit. I was able to clean the house yesterday, put laundry away and make a decent meal.
I also became super basic and bought an instant pot and I love it. Made a butter chicken in it last night and it actually turned out well (and I am brown so curries need to be really good to impress me lol).
DS is supposed to be napping right now but I can hear him bouncing the crib as he kicks his toy around lol.
Post by Leeham Rimes on Sept 12, 2018 10:40:09 GMT -5
My boobs keep shrinking and I AM NOT HAPPY. I mean, come ON. Yes, I want to lose weight, but from LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE! Bah.
I broke down and am paying for a weekly chef service to deliver meals to me and H. I hate cooking THAT much. But really, it's not a terrible price, only $100 a week. I don't know that I'll keep it forever and ever, but so far the meals are tasty and healthy and I don't have to do anything but heat it up. Also makes me realize that I have NO IDEA what an actual portion size is, lol. No wonder I need(ed) to lose 30 pounds, lol!!! (still have a ways to go)
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
Post by snapoutofit on Sept 12, 2018 11:07:39 GMT -5
I have a job interview at 5:00 pm! I’ll take any good vibes you have. I left my last job because we just couldn’t make it work with my husband’d work schedule. Here’s hoping this job fits with his hours. Basically I have to be home by 4:00 every day when DS gets off the school bus. H should be able to help in the AM since he’s almost always still here when the bus comes. He’s just going to have to get his butt out of bed and get it in gear! I theory, I love the idea of not working but in reality, I just don’t feel fulfilled. I need to work.
Post by litskispeciality on Sept 12, 2018 11:10:05 GMT -5
I can't stop watching the hurricane. I feel so bad for anyone in the area so scary!
Someone at my dad's new place is looking for a VCR, which of course we just got rid of. To be fair I don't know if it still worked, but we could have donated it. I have one that I'm weary of getting rid of, but honestly I think I have 2 VHS left and no time to watch them. Just suck it up and do a nice thing.
I went to my first PTA meeting and I don't think I'll go back. It was the first general meeting of the year and they just carried on as if everyone has any clue as to what's happening with no explanations about volunteer opportunities. There was no "Hi, I'm so-and-so, I'm the president of the PTA." Just "text so-and-so if you want to help with this." Um, who? How? Yeah, I'll just stick with doing things that actually help my kid's teacher and don't involve your clique, thanks. Y'all have fun with that and keep wondering why nobody is volunteering to help you.
Post by blondemoment123 on Sept 12, 2018 11:17:22 GMT -5
Governor McMaster needs to get it together. No word on re-issuing the evacuation order, but local officials basically said “leave if you feel uncomfortable”.
Yes, I feel highly uncomfortable about a hurricane but can’t leave without an official evacuation order since I work for the state.
This is stressing me out. I guess I should try to pack a bag in case it is re-issued, but DS is very clingy since he’s sick and freaks out if I put him down.
@bigtowlittletoe , I know this sounds odd, but if all the other usual remedies do not work, you can try to ummm... take care of yourself. Orgasm can help regulate the breath again. Fun fact for the day!
i hope everyone stays safe and manages to leave in time. I am already feeling sad for Wilmington who is looking to get nailed.
H is "working" from home today, so he is going with me to my mom's to help move out a desk and take as much of what is left out of the house,back to our house where I am going to post things for sale on an online yard sale site, clean stuff up for donation and lastly I need to put my new ride together. 90s music this time, which has me pretty excited.
LOL, this sounds like the beginning of a letter to Dear Prudence:
Dear Prudie,
I had a terrible case of the hiccups at work the other day and I read on the internet that orgasm could help. I was in the bathroom and trying to be quiet but I hiccuped just as I came and a co-worker heard me. Now I have a disciplinary note on my record. How can I 1) convince my boss that my masturbation session was for medical reasons 2) ever leave this bathroom again?