May 8 randoms

[Leeham Rimes]

One of Wesley's assignments is to record himself talking about things he’d like to do but he can’t b/c he has to stay home. LOL. THANKS FOR DEPRESSING MY KID, TEACH! 

Today is supposed to be another beautiful day so I need to get my shit together and get the kids outside somewhere. Stupid not having a backyard.

[notsopicky]

I'm fired up at my boss. I have asked for three weeks to get on the staff mtg agenda to share 3 projects that I have going building-wide for staff and students. The man never answers my emails. So, I go to the admin who supervises the majority of the departments I support to ask him to help me get on the agenda. I literally need 5 minutes. He comes back to me with, "no, there's no time for you, you can just go to each department meeting." THERE ARE 15 OF THEM--ALL WITH DIFFERENT LINKS, AND MANY OVERLAP. I am not repeating myself 15 times over the course of a whole day, when I could literally be done in in one shot, in 5 minutes. I could cry right now I'm so frustrated.

I'm telling the admin that I'll just send an email--THAT NO ONE WILL READ.

[nsl]

It's Day 2 of roof demolition here, and I am already so over it. We had to replace a roof on the last house we owned back in 2013, then again in 2015 just before we sold it because of a freak hailstorm. I feel like I could happily go the rest of my life without replacing another roof, regardless of who's paying for it.

Today is also the last day of school for us because the district decided to end instruction three weeks early. I'm sad, my kids are sad, and I'm also worried that once grades are submitted they're going to come back and say that since we didn't work our full contract year we're not going to get paid in full this summer. It would make things tighter than I'd prefer in my own household, but some of my colleagues barely make ends meet as it is.

[wildrice]

Our outdoor furniture is supposed to be delivered today! I have no idea when we're going to set up all this new furniture and stuff we've ordered for the house, but I want to make that one a priority. It's rainy today but I can't wait to sit outside at some point in the near future.

My landlord called yesterday and apparently there are people who are anxious to move into our old building on June 1st. So we're going to go over and clean tomorrow and hopefully the new tenants will commit and we won't have to pay June rent. That would be AWESOME. I hate to throw away $1650 on rent on an apartment we don't live in. At least our landlords aren't making us pay parking/pet rent/water for May or June or our bill would be $350 higher.

I am thinking of taking off next Wednesday morning to run errands. I think that's the day Aldi gets a truck and I'd love to actually get everything on my list for once. I also need some dumb things from a hardware store (like light bulbs and smoke detectors) and there is a Lowes right next door. And finally, Costco is in the same complex and it's my H's birthday on Wednesday, so I'd like to pick up a strawberry cheesecake. I'm obviously trying to limit in-person errands, so if I could just knock all of that out at once it would be great.

Our fridge/freezer in our new place is TINY and we also have less cabinet space to store food, so I actually am a little nervous about shopping and buying too much. We could always throw non-perishables in another room but the freezer is my main issue. I think we are likely going to replace the fridge this summer, it's old anyway so I'd like to get something with a better layout and more space.

[Beagle]

My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.

My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.

I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.

[jinkies]

A while back there was an article going around that basically said "What you are feeling about the current pandemic situation is grief."

I can safely say that this past week I have reached the ANGER stage of my grieving.

I am so, SO MAD at everyone and everything.

Weirdly, not my kids. I feel like the three of us are in this together. But my H still gets to go to work, and is otherwise a homebody anyway. I really don't think he is feeling what we are feeling.

I am mad at the school situation (not the teachers themselves, just the situation), I am mad at technology, I am mad at my husband, I am mad at politicians on both sides of the aisle, I am extremely, extremely, mad at my parents. I don't want to talk to friends. I'm just so over it all.

I am normally super even keel, and very rarely angry about anything. It's a weird feeling to be this consumed by rage all the time.

[steph96]

I haven’t had any motivation all week.
I didn’t meal prep Sunday (I’ve thankfully stuck with my meals though!)
I took Wednesday off from working out because I was so tired.
Yesterday, I missed the workout due to work running late. I could have hopped on my Peloton or done the recorded version, but I didn’t. I honestly have only used my peloton twice since the 28th.

I’m also really frustrated with planning my meals.
I snagged a grocery pickup for tomorrow afternoon. I’m trying to figure out what I want to eat, but I’m not having any luck. I’ve found a few “healthy” recipes that sound good, but when I plug them into MFP, I realize that it’s 100% not doable (like the recipe will use ALL of my fat/carb macros and I’d only have protein left for the rest of my day). So many of these “healthy” recipes are not healthy!

[candreco]

Our network apparently crapped itself overnight, so I'm just putzing with stuff because I really need email to get anything on my list done today. Motivation is low.

We rented a small dumpster to clear some stuff out in the yard, and the one they delivered is NOT small. I'm going to text friends in the neighborhood to feel free to use it if they want, because there is no way we're even going to be close to filling this thing.

[ssmjlm]

I’m off today, which doesn’t mean much these days. I placed a kohl’s curbside order yesterday because they had beach towels on super sale. And I’m down to needing gas so that will be our excitement for today.

It’s supposed to rain this afternoon so hopefully I can get in a nap.

My kid has developed this throat clearing thing from allergies. It is SO ANNOYING.

[mysteriouswife]

I’m all in my feelings this week. Seeing everyone (not just here) discussing seeing their family hurts. We lost 5 key members of our family in 11 months starting with my mom 2 years ago. My dad and SD basically fell of the face of the earth after my mom died. I could offer them a million bucks and they wouldn’t show up. My MIL has always been flaky so no surprise there. We had big plans to visit FIL over the summer, but he’s in extremely bad health. We are not risking it.

Then there is the mom guilt. DS Hasn’t had the awesome parties or experiences DD had for her birthdays. His birthday is in June. We had planned a class party at a local bounce party place and a large family party since he’s turning 5. We had to cancel that too. Also he’s not getting his preschool send off. He has come so far due to his teacher, OT, and the staff at his daycare. It was something we all were looking forward to.

Now there’s Mother’s Day. I lost my mom, GMIL, and aunt who is like my second mom in the 11 months. GMIL was practically DH’s mom. She helped raise him with FIL. It doesn’t feel the same celebrating on Sunday. I just want it to hurry the eff up and be over.

Sorry for the dump of feelings. I’m just sad this week. I’m trying to make the best of it and not dwell. I’ve forced myself to have a hour or so to be sad a day. Then I find something to occupy my time. It’s working for the most part.

[mysteriouswife]

May 8, 2020 8:36:03 GMT -5 jinkies said:

A while back there was an article going around that basically said "What you are feeling about the current pandemic situation is grief."

I can safely say that this past week I have reached the ANGER stage of my grieving.

I am so, SO MAD at everyone and everything.

Weirdly, not my kids. I feel like the three of us are in this together. But my H still gets to go to work, and is otherwise a homebody anyway. I really don't think he is feeling what we are feeling.

I am mad at the school situation (not the teachers themselves, just the situation), I am mad at technology, I am mad at my husband, I am mad at politicians on both sides of the aisle, I am extremely, extremely, mad at my parents. I don't want to talk to friends. I'm just so over it all.

I am normally super even keel, and very rarely angry about anything. It's a weird feeling to be this consumed by rage all the time.

I feel you! I’m back at the sad. I’m over grief. 2 years in and it’s sucking my soul.

[Leeham Rimes]

I just got my toilet paper order I’m pretty surprised it was fulfilled. We live to potty another day! Lol.

[Leeham Rimes]

mysteriouswife, I’m sorry for the sad times. Sending you an internet, socially distanced hug.

[skidunks]

mysteriouswife, I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time. Mother’s Day is hard when your missing those significant people. We’re going to see my dad and 2nd mom and I’m just hoping everyone is in a cheery mood. I just talked to my sister and she has been doing the work for 2-3 people during the last 8 weeks and is REALLY angry about it.
My boys are SO read for school to be done. It’s like pulling teeth to get them started. They just want to ride their bikes and play with the dogs.

[amandakisser]

Feeling like a mom failure today, due to the constant fighting with my kid to just do her fucking schoolwork. I'm in a group text with some other moms from the school and it was active all morning with questions, progress, etc. I texted something along the lines of not understanding how they are all getting their kids to do their work.

Is it too early to drink?

[notsopicky]

May 8, 2020 10:58:15 GMT -5 amandakisser said:

Feeling like a mom failure today, due to the constant fighting with my kid to just do her fucking schoolwork. I'm in a group text with some other moms from the school and it was active all morning with questions, progress, etc. I texted something along the lines of not understanding how they are all getting their kids to do their work.

Is it too early to drink?

Nope. Not in Pandemic Times. 

[cupcake0214]

I am trying to help a family member through a rough time and she is not receptive. She asks for advice I give it then she thinks I am mad at her and do not want to talk to her. She went to a counselor and did not like her because it was not what she wanted to hear. She is exhausting!

[wildrice]

May 8, 2020 8:27:22 GMT -5 Beagle said:

My cat needs an inhaler (yes, I know that sounds weird) and it costs around $250 to fill, not including the $70 spacer we bought. The inhaler will last about a year, provided he lets us hold a mask to his face for 30 seconds.

My other cat needs a 1/2 of a tiny tiny pill daily and has managed to spit it out the last 2 days. Howwwww? It's literally the size of a crumb.

I do not see either of these things going well any time soon.

How the heck do you get a cat to use an inhaler? I've never heard of this!

I hope my cat never needs anything like that, he is not what I would call easygoing and would probably fight it every time.

[doggielover]

I'm SO tired of meal planning. I'm trying to do a grocery list so I can go Sunday night but nothing sounds good right now. And it's supposed to be spring so why is it 60 and supposed to get into the 30's tonight?

[steph96]

Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately.
(FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)

[lexus]

May 8, 2020 11:43:22 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately.
(FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)

I am curious about that. I go to Orange Theory so it’s the same with circuit training. I already washed my hands as soon as I got home but I’m curious if I will feel safe going when they eventually open. All these free at home workouts have just reminded me why I joined an expensive gym to begin with, I have no desire to workout at home.

[Leeham Rimes]

May 8, 2020 11:43:22 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately.
(FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)

My gym is similar. I don’t think I’ll ever be comfortable for a workout class until there is a vaccine. I do not trust that they can effectively disinfect and we’re so close to each other we’re definitely breathing their breath drops. 🤢

[beerlover]

PA just announced more counties that they are opening up. Mine is not one of them. We had like 15 cases until a prison outbreak which is now ruining everything for us. I'm so angry. I know we need to stay closed and its the right thing to do and the prison is doing their best and blah blah blah but I am so over this. Two weeks of staying home turned into four weeks, and now eight weeks, and I just don't know how much longer I can do this.

[Leeham Rimes]

May 8, 2020 11:53:57 GMT -5 lexus said:

May 8, 2020 11:43:22 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately.
(FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)

I am curious about that. I go to Orange Theory so it’s the same with circuit training. I already washed my hands as soon as I got home but I’m curious if I will feel safe going when they eventually open. All these free at home workouts have just reminded me why I joined an expensive gym to begin with, I have no desire to workout at home.

Yes. I wish I could work out at home bc I just can’t. But I also know there’s no way they can disinfect enough throughout the day when we’re so close and constantly switching areas.

[Patsy Baloney]

May 8, 2020 11:54:51 GMT -5 beerlover said:

PA just announced more counties that they are opening up. Mine is not one of them. We had like 15 cases until a prison outbreak which is now ruining everything for us. I'm so angry. I know we need to stay closed and its the right thing to do and the prison is doing their best and blah blah blah but I am so over this. Two weeks of staying home turned into four weeks, and now eight weeks, and I just don't know how much longer I can do this.

Hang in. It’s an utter tragedy when covid gets into facilities. It’s in several jails and nursing homes in my area. It’s awful. So many people sick and dying. Be angry, but you’re doing your part, so good for you.

[egishere]

I've been thinking about how are gym would do things too when they reopen. Its basically a bootcamp style workout where we switch equipment a lot- free weights, air dyne bike, battle ropes, etc. I think it could work if you have your own weights you grab at the beginning of class and keep in your own area and then wipe down after and they also spray with lysol or something several times a day? The trainer wears a mask or all participants wear one too?

[keegmiles]

May 8, 2020 11:56:02 GMT -5 Leeham Rimes said:

May 8, 2020 11:53:57 GMT -5 lexus said:

I am curious about that. I go to Orange Theory so it’s the same with circuit training. I already washed my hands as soon as I got home but I’m curious if I will feel safe going when they eventually open. All these free at home workouts have just reminded me why I joined an expensive gym to begin with, I have no desire to workout at home.

Yes. I wish I could work out at home bc I just can’t. But I also know there’s no way they can disinfect enough throughout the day when we’re so close and constantly switching areas.

My state is opening gyms, but with 12 ft social distancing guidelines because of sweat and spit. I don’t know how the smaller gyms will be able to open with those guidelines. For the record I’m not a member of a gym, but I wouldn’t go to one anytime soon.

[steph96]

May 8, 2020 11:53:57 GMT -5 lexus said:

May 8, 2020 11:43:22 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Earlier this week, my gym sent out a survey about our attendance after gyms are allowed to open. They just sent out the results and I’m pretty horrified that 89% of members intend to return immediately.
(FTR classes are essentially circuits where we switch exercises/equipment with a max of 30 seconds between exercises so there’s definitely not enough time to disinfect properly.)

I am curious about that. I go to Orange Theory so it’s the same with circuit training. I already washed my hands as soon as I got home but I’m curious if I will feel safe going when they eventually open. All these free at home workouts have just reminded me why I joined an expensive gym to begin with, I have no desire to workout at home.

I really enjoy the accountability and the equipment that the studio offers, but I find myself pushing harder at home because I don’t feel as self conscious. I also wouldn’t mind saving $159/month now that I have my Peloton. I’m really torn about whether I’ll go back. I may see about putting my membership on hold for a few months.

[steph96]

May 8, 2020 12:01:37 GMT -5 egishere said:

I've been thinking about how are gym would do things too when they reopen. Its basically a bootcamp style workout where we switch equipment a lot- free weights, air dyne bike, battle ropes, etc. I think it could work if you have your own weights you grab at the beginning of class and keep in your own area and then wipe down after and they also spray with lysol or something several times a day? The trainer wears a mask or all participants wear one too?

this is similar to the setup at my gym. They said that they’d discontinue using hard to disinfect items (sandbags, battle ropes) which I feel like means that we’ll be using dumbbells, kettlebells, and body weight—all of which I’m safely doing at home during our Zoom workouts.

ETA there’s absolutely no way that I could workout with a mask on. It would be sooo hard to breathe.

[mrssandro]

I have two gym memberships. One for a much smaller gym. They are planning on setting a 10 person limit. I only do PT there and I plan to return as soon as they open. I bring my own cleaning supplies and mat and I am only within distance to my trainer who will be 6 feet apart.

The other gym however I only use for classes. I think they plan to cap 10 people per class and force social distancing as much as they can. The gym equipment is way close together. I never use it. They are still doing virtual classes and may continue during the next phase. I really miss classes but doing virtual is fine for now.