I'm back to work today after taking 2 days off for some weird illness. Out of nowhere Sunday night I got exhausted and my body started to ache. I spiked a fever and then basically slept for the next two days. I was dizzy and nauseated, but never threw up, and other than the sheer exhaustion, no other symptoms. It was very strange. I still don't feel 100% but at least I'm vertical and working from home.
In other news, my husband has decided that we need a new laptop, even though we have a Surface Tablet that works completely fine and the only thing he ever does on the computer is update an excel spreadsheet with the names and address of new members for a club that he is in. I told him that he can pay for it with his own money, because I literally just paid off the Best Buy card and have no intentions of racking it back up with a completely unnecessary purchase.He asked if we could get a new laptop as our anniversary gift to each other. Um, that would be a no LOL I've already been promised a spa day
I'm back to work today after taking 2 days off for some weird illness. Out of nowhere Sunday night I got exhausted and my body started to ache. I spiked a fever and then basically slept for the next two days. I was dizzy and nauseated, but never threw up, and other than the sheer exhaustion, no other symptoms. It was very strange. I still don't feel 100% but at least I'm vertical and working from home.
In other news, my husband has decided that we need a new laptop, even though we have a Surface Tablet that works completely fine and the only thing he ever does on the computer is update an excel spreadsheet with the names and address of new members for a club that he is in. I told him that he can pay for it with his own money, because I literally just paid off the Best Buy card and have no intentions of racking it back up with a completely unnecessary purchase. He then asked if we could get a new laptop as our anniversary gift to each other. Um, that would be a no LOL
Just tell him it's not in the budget! And then tell him if he wants to get on board with the budget you can figure out a savings plan for one!
@sameoldstory, the same thing happened to me last week. I just assumed I picked up something at work. I felt fine after 3-4 days, I hope it’s the same for you.
My boss changed my schedule 6 months ago on the expectation that a new position was becoming available. That position is STILL not approved. She keeps giving me platitudes and I’m just done. My boss is also interviewing for a new job (within the hospital, so we all know) and I honestly hope she gets it because I think we’ll all be happier (her and the entire department)
My infant kid and one other toddler kid are the last kids standing in a room of 12 infants/toddlers who haven't gotten the flu. Send prayers. And Lysol.
There were 4/10 kids in DS's class and 1/5 kids in the other toddler class at daycare yesterday because of the HFM breakout. Kids are gross lol.
DS asked to be put to bed himself last night and slept till almost 7 so we are all feeling refreshed after the last few days lol. So glad DS is feeling better too because he was miserable the last few days. Also glad this is a short week since I took Monday off because I need the weekend.
I still havent told work I am pregnant yet, the plan is to tell them this week or next. I had planned on telling her early next week but there is a big department meeting on Thursday morning and I do not want a big announcement of some sort so I think I will wait till after that to tell my manager.
I'm back to work today after taking 2 days off for some weird illness. Out of nowhere Sunday night I got exhausted and my body started to ache. I spiked a fever and then basically slept for the next two days. I was dizzy and nauseated, but never threw up, and other than the sheer exhaustion, no other symptoms. It was very strange. I still don't feel 100% but at least I'm vertical and working from home.
In other news, my husband has decided that we need a new laptop, even though we have a Surface Tablet that works completely fine and the only thing he ever does on the computer is update an excel spreadsheet with the names and address of new members for a club that he is in. I told him that he can pay for it with his own money, because I literally just paid off the Best Buy card and have no intentions of racking it back up with a completely unnecessary purchase. He then asked if we could get a new laptop as our anniversary gift to each other. Um, that would be a no LOL
Just tell him it's not in the budget! And then tell him if he wants to get on board with the budget you can figure out a savings plan for one!
I did. I told him he can pay for it, but we are trying to get out of debt and this is not a need, it's a want. He's so frustrating sometimes.
My mom booked the beach house we're staying at for Thanksgiving and I am so excited. It's right across the street from the beach and we have a heated pool.
Post by goldengirlz on Jan 29, 2020 9:10:13 GMT -5
I’ve lost my third S’Well water bottle in four months. I left the first one in an airport bathroom, the second one was taken from me because I didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed to bring it into a stadium and I forgot the third in a restaurant last night.
I am so annoyed. I never lose anything, but somehow cannot seem to keep track of this overpriced water bottle. DH says it must be cursed.
Post by amandakisser on Jan 29, 2020 9:15:01 GMT -5
I got my period this morning and I have some cramps that are making me cranky. I only have one meeting today with my boss at 10, and I'm in the office, so I'm going to this special conference room I found that's like a closet to keep to myself. I have some planning to do anyway, so it'll be a good place for me to spread out. I'm in higher ed, and very new to the industry, so I'm still getting used to the pace - it's so much slower than what I'm used to. I LIKE it, but it makes it tough to stay motivated sometimes because there's never a pressing need for me to finish my work.
I’m part of a big high level briefing this afternoon that is making me anxious, BUT I’m going early enough to have lunch with a former coworker beforehand so I’m trying to focus on that.
I am so looking forward to teleworking tomorrow- it’s been weeks since the schedule worked, and I’m really tired of being “on” all the time.
I really hate when people comment on what I'm eating. Yes, I'm having a bagel, and yes I'm going to the gym later to work it off. Leave me alone people.
I really hate when people comment on what I'm eating. Yes, I'm having a bagel, and yes I'm going to the gym later to work it off. Leave me alone people.
That's so annoying! I can't stand when people do that. I also honestly have come to hate when people comment on what THEY are eating, too "Oh I'm eating this bagel, I am going to have to go to the gym later to work off the guilt!". Makes me feel awkward about enjoying my food without punishing myself later.
I hope you enjoyed your bagel and feel no guilt for eating food.
I got it into my head last night that maybe we should buy a condo/townhouse this summer instead of moving to a new rental (or staying put). H and I talked about what realistically we are going to do for the next 5 years or so and it's pretty unlikely we are going to be moving out of the area in that time. We are paying a LOT for rent right now (about 2k a month) and we have nothing to show for it in the end, plus I have a lot of frustrations about our landlords and the way things are taken care of. We can move to another rental, but I'm sick of moving every couple of years and would love to move somewhere (rental or own) that we won't want to leave after a couple of years. We are in no way ready for a "forever" home but maybe a 5-10 year home?
The only (or one of the only) downsides is where to move. With my H's 1.5 hour commute, it would really make sense for us to move to a nearby suburb and cut 25 minutes off his commute - that's almost a full hour of his day that he'd get back. It would add to my commute, but only around 10-20 minutes, which I am not terribly concerned about given that my commute is reasonable already. But we both love living in the city and I feel a little bummed about moving to the suburbs. Not sure if that's a sign we should commit by buying a place there... but realistically we'll both have more job opportunities if we are a little closer to DC than we are now.
So I ordered 2 floor pillows for the playroom and a big box arrived, but there was only 1 in there. Whomp whomp. Thankfully they are sending the second one out today. E picked the lighter pink, but now I'm wondering if I should have gone with the brighter pink, but I didn't want neon. They still look good and match her new desk chair.
I'm writing reviews today/tomorrow. It's such a time suck. The HR app we have to populate is not user-friendly at all, and it seems like it's taking way longer than it should. Years ago I would write up reviews in a Word document and import it to the HR app. Not anymore, there are a bunch of sections you have to fill out with ratings and commentary, but you can't copy-paste from another document. There's no way around it, and it won't update as completed until everything is filled out. It took me all afternoon to do one yesterday. I have 3 more to go.
I did my first ride on the NordicTrack bike last night. It was really tough. I'm trying a 5-week, every other day program that's for beginners. It was fun for something different. My H has been using it for about a month now and really likes it since it's not hard on his knees.
I really hate when people comment on what I'm eating. Yes, I'm having a bagel, and yes I'm going to the gym later to work it off. Leave me alone people.
That's so annoying! I can't stand when people do that. I also honestly have come to hate when people comment on what THEY are eating, too "Oh I'm eating this bagel, I am going to have to go to the gym later to work off the guilt!". Makes me feel awkward about enjoying my food without punishing myself later.
I hope you enjoyed your bagel and feel no guilt for eating food.
There's a teacher at my yoga studio who says things like this. Like while doing core work we're "working off everything we ate over the holidays." She's otherwise a great teacher. It's so cringey. I'm not here to punish myself! I'm here because I enjoy it and I like the challenge.
I’ve lost my third S’Well water bottle in four months. I left the first one in an airport bathroom, the second one was taken from me because I didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed to bring it into a stadium and I forgot the third in a restaurant last night.
I am so annoyed. I never lose anything, but somehow cannot seem to keep track of this overpriced water bottle. DH says it must be cursed.
I really hate when people comment on what I'm eating. Yes, I'm having a bagel, and yes I'm going to the gym later to work it off. Leave me alone people.
I hate this SO much. It's part of the reason I like eating alone at work. People always have something to say. Are you going to eat THAT WHOLE SALAD!?? Yes, fucker, it's SALAD... and it's none of your business!! /rant
I hate this too. I eat CONSTANTLY because I work out every day. I have one coworker who always apologizes when she comes to my desk while I'm eating (which is silly because 1) I'm at my desk and 2) I'm always eating anyway so there's no way to avoid it). But then she'll say, "You look like you barely eat so I want to make sure I let you finish before we talk about work." WTF? How about it's none of your business.
My brother has decided it's time to get out of China. He booked a flight to Taiwan for Friday but he's afraid they might close the border before then. Please send prayers and good travel vibes.
I just got h's W-2 and once I enter his info in Turbo Tax, I'll be done with our taxes. Yay!
I thought I was done and then we realized H’s company didn’t include their contributions to his HSA, so I think they’re going to have to issue a revised one. Annoying because we’re getting a refund.
I’ve lost my third S’Well water bottle in four months. I left the first one in an airport bathroom, the second one was taken from me because I didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed to bring it into a stadium and I forgot the third in a restaurant last night.
I am so annoyed. I never lose anything, but somehow cannot seem to keep track of this overpriced water bottle. DH says it must be cursed.
Did you call the restaurant?
Ditto this. I left my kindle at a Starbucks and they found it and kept it in the safe for me.
I'm probably over thinking this but will you all humor me?
A local friend and I went on an oot girls trip abt 6 weeks ago. It just so happened we had each bought the Spanx faux leather leggings; I bought black camo and she bought leopard. I fell in love with my camo ones. I wear them often and they're super slimming. (oddly enough, the solid black are not a good look for me.) The leopard went on sale last week and I scooped them up. But I now feel weird about it. We're good friends and go out a lot together. In fact, I'll see her in a social setting 3-4 times in the next week. I want to wear my new leggings one of the times. They're pretty bold... should I check with her and see if she's wearing hers? I'd hate for us to both be wearing them, especially since she bought them first. Or should I just wear bc I'm an adult and I get to wear what I want? They're absolutely something I would have bought even without seeing her with them; we have similar styles.
This would be totally NBD at all amongst my friends.
I would text her and say, "So I am a total stalker and snagged a pair of the Spanx leopard leggings during the sale last week. LMK if you're wearing them next week so I don't show up looking like your crazy twin wanna be"
This would be totally NBD at all amongst my friends.
I would text her and say, "So I am a total stalker and snagged a pair of the Spanx leopard leggings during the sale last week. LMK if you're wearing them next week so I don't show up looking like your crazy twin wanna be"
Totally perfect! A couple of years ago she bought the exact same bikini I had bought and I really took it as "imitation is the finest form of flattery" so I need to roll with it! Thanks!