We’re dead today so I’m mostly doing trip planning.
I posted that Kristen Bell laugh/cry gif in my travel poll thread and LITERALLY as I was looking it up to post it, I was also loading TimeHop and that was the first thing that popped up. Apparently I also saved that gif this day last year, lol.
We watched Forver on Amazon Prime this weekend. It was good. Not what I was expecting, but good.
I STILL have Poison Ivy. It's been more than 3 weeks. I'm over it. It started with 3 spots on 1 arm and ultimately I got it on both arms, both legs, and my right side which ended up spreading all the way up to my boob. I swear I was not gardening in a bikini or in the nude, so I'm not sure how that happened. I think I have finally stopped getting new spots, and the incessant itching is much better, but I just need it to go away.
I'm annoyed at my family. My H will do anything for anyone at any time. He helped my brother when he bought his fixer upper and was there every weekend doing electrical work and drywall, often buying supplies on his own dime. He's dropped weekend plans to help my parents with various issues at their house. He made (turned) 4 new spindles for my grandmothers house that my Dad is fixing up to sell, and didn't even ask for a dime for the supplies he had to buy, plus, it took him a while to make each one. He's doing a bike ride in 2 weeks and is fundraising. My family, every single one of them, has said that they are going to donate and no one has. I get it, no one is obligated, and my husband did all of those things to help out my family because he wanted to, but I can't help but be annoyed that no one has come through when he's always been there for them to help. If his ride had come and gone and no one had donated, I wouldn't even bat an eye, it's the fact that every single one of them said they would and hasn't. He has a set goal, and we'll just donate whatever else he needs if he falls short, but still, I'm annoyed and I know that I shouldn't be, but I am.
Post by gerberdaisy on Sept 17, 2018 11:33:03 GMT -5
I cannot find anything to wear to a wedding next month. I've been renting dresses for weddings for the last couple years and now have used all the ones I liked, which means I have to go to the mall, ugh. I hate my stomach area and just want to wear a potato sack and hide.
DH and I are searching for a new entertainment center. This is proving to be a very difficult thing as we are both picky and not picky in the same manner. He got upset yesterday because I thought one front runner was too distressed.
We actually found a style we like that you can pick the style, but he doesn't like any of the finishes.
DS1 threw up on the way to daycare today. DH is pretty sure he gagged on mucus drainage and he's been fine since they got home. Fingers crossed that's all it is and he doesn't have some sort of stomach bug.
I've been really in the mood for deli sandwiches lately. I like sandwiches, but not usually this much. If I didn't know better, I would think I was pregnant (because I was last time I had cravings for sandwiches), but that's basically not possible and I've had a period recently.
We still haven't gotten our night away, but I do think we're going to start doing weekly Friday happy hour before picking up the kids, so that's fun. Also, Uchi is opening in Denver next month, I think, so I'm pretty sure we're going to save our fancy dinner for that. DH's eyes lit up when I told him they were close to opening.
I found a personal trainer that will come to my house; she specializes in women over 40. She comes next week for an initial assessment and then she'll come up with a customized plan for me that we'll work on together. I'm already nervous! But I need help - exercise, food, all of it.
I'm already prepared for her to have me cut back on my weekend wine/cocktails. I don't like it, but I'm sure that's part of the problem. LOL
My FIL met Kappy for the first time this morning. By accident. My FIL has employees that work in my building and he was visiting for a project. I happened to be walking Kappy when he pulled up. He completely ignored Kappy. It's quite the difference from my parents, who asked for Kappy's Christmas list last week.
I can't handle how early it's getting dark now. By the time I can get out of the door for my evening walks, it's 7:00 or later. I like to walk for an hour and a half, but lately, it's been getting dark by 8:00 and I'm not comfortable walking in the dark (main concern is traffic, as I have to cross several busy intersections to get back to my house). I've been cutting my walks in half just so I'm home by twilight.
I think I want to talk to my supervisor about working from home sometimes. I basically support her remotely anyway - I see her maybe once a week, and some weeks not at all. Most days I don't see or interact with anyone in person. It would be so much nicer to be home than sitting here freezing in the AC in an uncomfortable desk chair and lamenting the fact that I'm so isolated. If I was at home I could hang out with my cat, be comfortable on the couch, throw dinner in the crock pot mid day, run a load of laundry, etc, and I could do exactly the same stuff I do in the office. If for some reason I needed to come in, I'm less than 30 minutes away.
I am not sure how to ask though. She's very nice but I don't have a good reason why I "need to" stay home either. I know typically employees have to prove their ability to work independently and that asking less than 2 months into a job would be too soon, but I have worked almost entirely independently since day 1. As in, I had to hunt down keys and call IT and figure out how to order pens and get trained on things on my own. I've probably been physically "supervised" less than 1 full day in the office since I started anyway.
I think I want to talk to my supervisor about working from home sometimes. I basically support her remotely anyway - I see her maybe once a week, and some weeks not at all. Most days I don't see or interact with anyone in person. It would be so much nicer to be home than sitting here freezing in the AC in an uncomfortable desk chair and lamenting the fact that I'm so isolated. If I was at home I could hang out with my cat, be comfortable on the couch, throw dinner in the crock pot mid day, run a load of laundry, etc, and I could do exactly the same stuff I do in the office. If for some reason I needed to come in, I'm less than 30 minutes away.
I am not sure how to ask though. She's very nice but I don't have a good reason why I "need to" stay home either. I know typically employees have to prove their ability to work independently and that asking less than 2 months into a job would be too soon, but I have worked almost entirely independently since day 1. As in, I had to hunt down keys and call IT and figure out how to order pens and get trained on things on my own. I've probably been physically "supervised" less than 1 full day in the office since I started anyway.
I would suggest proposing that you start WFH at your 90-day or 4-month or 6-month mark. Whatever time frame you believe is appropriate to prove your ability to work independently.
Post by pantsparty on Sept 17, 2018 12:09:13 GMT -5
H and I had a great overnight in Vegas. We stayed at The Cosmopolitan and they opened up a little food court since the last time we were there, with really good quick-service food! I'm talking Pok Pok wings, Hattie B's fried chicken, Lardo sandwiches, and more. I was OVER THE MOON. LOL.
H enjoyed watching the closed circuit of the fight, although I did point out this is now the 4th time we've been to Vegas to see a fight and the 4th time his preferred boxer has lost. Maybe it's me.
This week should be busy, not only am I traveling, but I should ::knock on all the things:: close on a rental property I bought in Michigan. I'm excited to get that done with and rented out.
Post by esdreturns on Sept 17, 2018 12:15:50 GMT -5
My FI is trying to teach me to drive a standard, and I completely suck at it. I'm fine at shifting gears but everything else is just bad. I'm also not sure if maybe he is just not a good teacher for me lol. He's been driving standards his whole life and is used to all different kinds (drives dump trucks, construction equipment, etc), and I'm not sure he gets that I don't know what I'm doing.
I wish my parents had taught me when I was learning to drive. They taught my brother but not me.
My FI is trying to teach me to drive a standard, and I completely suck at it. I'm fine at shifting gears but everything else is just bad. I'm also not sure if maybe he is just not a good teacher for me lol. He's been driving standards his whole life and is used to all different kinds (drives dump trucks, construction equipment, etc), and I'm not sure he gets that I don't know what I'm doing.
I wish my parents had taught me when I was learning to drive. They taught my brother but not me.
A friend taught me how to drive a stick and it clicked when she said "it's like a see-saw for your feet", lol. She was the BEST teacher (she *was* a teacher, so I guess that helped)
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My FI is trying to teach me to drive a standard, and I completely suck at it. I'm fine at shifting gears but everything else is just bad. I'm also not sure if maybe he is just not a good teacher for me lol. He's been driving standards his whole life and is used to all different kinds (drives dump trucks, construction equipment, etc), and I'm not sure he gets that I don't know what I'm doing.
I wish my parents had taught me when I was learning to drive. They taught my brother but not me.
A friend taught me how to drive a stick and it clicked when she said "it's like a see-saw for your feet", lol. She was the BEST teacher (she *was* a teacher, so I guess that helped)
A friend taught me how to drive a stick and it clicked when she said "it's like a see-saw for your feet", lol. She was the BEST teacher (she *was* a teacher, so I guess that helped)
LOL I love that. It really is!
Exactly, if you dont wanna throw your friend of the see saw (aka, stall my ass at the red light), let up on one side just as you push down on the other. I was driving LIKE A PRO (not really) after that. lol.
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
My FI is trying to teach me to drive a standard, and I completely suck at it. I'm fine at shifting gears but everything else is just bad. I'm also not sure if maybe he is just not a good teacher for me lol. He's been driving standards his whole life and is used to all different kinds (drives dump trucks, construction equipment, etc), and I'm not sure he gets that I don't know what I'm doing.
I wish my parents had taught me when I was learning to drive. They taught my brother but not me.
A friend taught me how to drive a stick and it clicked when she said "it's like a see-saw for your feet", lol. She was the BEST teacher (she *was* a teacher, so I guess that helped)
The weird thing that made it click for me was my XH telling me I could always push the clutch back IN a little more if I got ahead of myself and wasn’t pushing the gas hard enough. I don’t know why that hadn’t occurred to me, but it really helped me with finding that balance point more easily.
I need my MIL to GTFO. She normally leaves at like ~ 9am when she's heading out after staying with us, but it's almost 11 and she's still here. LEAVE! I have a to-do list a mile long today, most of which involves making phone calls, and I really don't want an audience.
Post by litskispeciality on Sept 17, 2018 12:51:21 GMT -5
My face is super broken out and now dried out and red because I'm using too many products. I forgot to bring face moisturizer too, I just need something to calm my skin.
Post by blondemoment123 on Sept 17, 2018 12:55:37 GMT -5
I hated leaving DS this morning. It doesn’t help that he was sobbing when we left for daycare this morning. At least he smiled for his teacher before I left him.
I think I want to talk to my supervisor about working from home sometimes. I basically support her remotely anyway - I see her maybe once a week, and some weeks not at all. Most days I don't see or interact with anyone in person. It would be so much nicer to be home than sitting here freezing in the AC in an uncomfortable desk chair and lamenting the fact that I'm so isolated. If I was at home I could hang out with my cat, be comfortable on the couch, throw dinner in the crock pot mid day, run a load of laundry, etc, and I could do exactly the same stuff I do in the office. If for some reason I needed to come in, I'm less than 30 minutes away.
I am not sure how to ask though. She's very nice but I don't have a good reason why I "need to" stay home either. I know typically employees have to prove their ability to work independently and that asking less than 2 months into a job would be too soon, but I have worked almost entirely independently since day 1. As in, I had to hunt down keys and call IT and figure out how to order pens and get trained on things on my own. I've probably been physically "supervised" less than 1 full day in the office since I started anyway.
I’d just ask what their policy is and that you feel like you could be more or equally productive at home a few days a week.
I have to start sifting through everything and start throwing things out. I don't want to. lol ugh. Also, I keep getting this thing after I eat where I need to keep clearing my throat, like it gets all mucusy.
I found a personal trainer that will come to my house; she specializes in women over 40. She comes next week for an initial assessment and then she'll come up with a customized plan for me that we'll work on together. I'm already nervous! But I need help - exercise, food, all of it.
I'm already prepared for her to have me cut back on my weekend wine/cocktails. I don't like it, but I'm sure that's part of the problem. LOL
Man, I would love to have someone come do this for me! How nice that she comes right to your house.
Post by brandy0331 on Sept 17, 2018 13:57:43 GMT -5
I spent most of my day trying to clean up boy pee off my couch. DS has his friend spend the night on Saturday. I let them sleep on the couch and his friend apparently had an accident that he didn’t tell me about. I thought it was odd that they both got dressed immediately. DH was painting the ceilings on Saturday and Sunday so neither of us noticed until Sunday afternoon. I had caught a couple whiffs of pee smell earlier in the day but just thought I was nuts or it was the paint. Because of the fabric on the couch you couldn’t and still can’t see a stain, but that smell is not coming out. Any tips would be awesome. I sprayed it down with diluted white vinegar and some lavender essential oil. Then sprinkled baking soda on it and let it sit overnight. Still stinky. Next step is to take the couch out and burn it. I hate that couch anyhow but it is only 2 years old.
brandy0331, maybe try another round of vinegar and essential oils and put it outside in the sun to dry? Can the fabric be taken off (my cushions zipper off so I can launder the fabric).
Post by bronxgirl on Sept 17, 2018 14:14:11 GMT -5
I figured out today that I can use my reward points from my job on a Sephora gift card. I can buy the palette that I want, but don't want to spend the money on.
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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