My interview went well yesterday. I'm already scheduled for a 2nd interview on Monday. I also decided to shoot my shot and when the recruiter asked me for my desired salary, I went with what I thought I deserved and added $5K to the range, so we will see.
No real plans this weekend. My son is going to the mountains with my brothers and nephews to go Snowboarding for the first time. This is the same son who just had a broken foot and is newly partially blind in one eye, so to say I'm a bit nervous is an understatement.
Realized Wednesday that my car was due for state inspection in January 🤦🏻♀️ So I'm sitting at the service center hoping they finish in time for me to get home to call into a meeting that I really don't want to do from a waiting area.
I usually sleep well when DH is OOT, but not this week. So tired.
Post by notoriousmeg on Feb 4, 2022 8:48:51 GMT -5
We were invited on an amazing trip hosted by my company next week. I know it will be great when we get there, but I have crazy anxiety about leaving DS for 5 days. Inmy head I know he will be fine, but H and I have never both left him for more than 2 days. One of us has always been home. I have so much packing and organizing to do this weekend. I need to get myself together.
We're getting an icy/freezing rain mix in Central PA. School is remote but my H still went into his building to work. I took the day off since my birthday is on Sunday. I was originally planning on driving to another town today to take myself to lunch, browse Target and Trader Joes, etc. but I'm not driving over a mountain today. Kinda bummed. Oh well, I will still enjoy the day at home not working and probably go to lunch with some WFH friends. Maybe I'll get a beer somewhere in the afternoon.
I take my DS to daycare/preschool 99.9% of the time, but I still feel guilty that I made H drive him in today since I was scared the roads would be icy (it totally wasn't at all, just wet). Especially when I'm off.
I can hear DS1 in his room groaning and yelling at his alarm to stop. I feel ya, kid. Lol
I have one last major proposal to get out today. Next week should be significantly easier than the last few weeks and I am very much looking forward to that.
DH gave notice and formally accepted his job offer. We chatted for a few hours last night. I am so hopeful that this change is going to restore him and bring back my husband. I’ve missed him.
Post by emilyinchile on Feb 4, 2022 9:04:57 GMT -5
I'm having a rough week. I have dental stuff hanging over my head (maybe root canals, maybe an implant, from an infection that has been totally asymptomatic until 2 weeks ago but apparently has been causing trouble for years), and it's causing me a lot of stress for multiple reasons. Then DS has spent 3 of the past 4 nights just screaming his face off instead of sleeping, regardless of what we do, so I've got that stressor on top of the lack of sleep.
Also, I am not thrilled with my current body composition and decided to cut back on sweets and exercise more days this week, but between exams I've had to do for the teeth and the lack of sleep I've exercised LESS and just want to eat sweets to make myself feel better.
My office closed today and forced us to wfh but I hate wfh and did not have a busy day so I took an unwanted vacation day. I could have made it in. Just let me go to work lol
Post by Patsy Baloney on Feb 4, 2022 9:09:02 GMT -5
My mom fell and broke her wrist last night and I feel like an asshole because her husband was contacting me and my H couldn’t wake me up.
I haven’t spoken to her this morning, but the last text went out at 1:30am that her surgery went well and she is expected to make a full recovery. So, bright side of a crap sandwich.
Post by newnamesameperson on Feb 4, 2022 9:13:19 GMT -5
@sameoldstory Generalization here, society ingrains in women that they should be thankful for what they have instead of pushing for more (or equal pay) as it tells men.
Post by newnamesameperson on Feb 4, 2022 9:16:12 GMT -5
emilyinchile, have a sweet. If you are able to have sweets in moderation, I am not, then go with your regular sweet. If you are like me, moderation is out the window, go for an alternative sweet...something you normally go for but will satisfy your craving to some degree.
For me I'd normally go for chocolate, lots of it. Instead I'll have a sugar free pudding, Quest peanut butter cup (higher proten), and so forth. I know those sound kind of lame, but I think over time you get more used to them and don't feel as bad indulging.
Guys, I texted a painter I adore who I've had at my house several times. I got a reply from the painter's brother in law, who said the painter was in Mexico for awhile but he was watching the business. But today when the BIL came out, I talked to him, and the guy is permanently back in Mexico b/c his wife got deported. I'm just so sad and mad and angry at everything. He was a really nice guy, and who were they hurting? no one! And he was filling a need! And now they're gone.
I don't want to talk about immigration reform or hear why I'm wrong. I'm just sad.
Post by newnamesameperson on Feb 4, 2022 9:18:45 GMT -5
notoriousmeg,you've got this! He'll miss you but will have a great time. You can face time and know once you get there likely your anxiety will reduce.
emilyinchile, I am sorry. I have also been going through dental struggles for the past year on teeth I thought were fine or just needed a filling. I have implant surgery scheduled for next month. It is stressful and expensive!
I want to get in contact with an old family friend so I found an old email from her work address where she taught middle school math. I wasn't sure if she'd retired, so I clicked the link in her email signature and it took me to her current class page-- OMG it's so cheery and full of bitmojis and little gifs about math and it just made me tear up. In summary, teachers are amazing and deserve so much more respect and pay than they get.
On a lighter note than my post ^^ about the painter, I had a huge item framed this week at a professional framing store, and I paid extra for the museum-quality glass that you basically can't see. It's incredible. If you're looking at my framed thing straight on, it literally looks like there's no glass. It's crazy.
My oldest got on the bus as usual this morning, and then an hour later I was getting my 2 youngest on the bus, that is when the school decided to call and announce a 2 hour early dismissal! I think they made the right decision based on the freezing rain, but they could have let us know earlier! I feel for families that are now scrambling to make aftercare/pickup work.
emilyinchile , I am sorry. I have also been going through dental struggles for the past year on teeth I thought were fine or just needed a filling. I have implant surgery scheduled for next month. It is stressful and expensive!
Oh man, I'm sorry. The mindfuck of "I though I had a canker sore, actually it's the first sign of a massive bone infection" or, in your case "maybe it's a cavity, surprise actually you need a whole new tooth!" is hard. I had two implants many years ago, and for *reasons* my case was super complicated from the outset, so even though I logically understand that this time will be different I have that previous experience in my mind. I can tell you though that once everything was finally finished, those fake teeth haven't given me any trouble at all. I hope that your surgery is totally routine and goes perfectly!
I pulled the trigger on getting Invisalign. It takes 4-6 weeks to get the trays in once they are ordered so I had my appointment scheduled for the end of this month to get the buttons put on and start the first trays. They called me yesterday to say they came in early so I now have my appointment next week. I’m excited and nervous at the same time!
@sameoldstory Generalization here, society ingrains in women that they should be thankful for what they have instead of pushing for more (or equal pay) as it tells men.
So good for you and I hope you get it!
Thank you! I did some research on what this type of job typically pays and also took in to consideration that I'm pretty underpaid right now. I figured, you don't get what you don't ask for.
I am a volunteer usher at our city's Broadway theater. They have national tours come through, not just for plays but also comedians, concerts, etc. Last night I ushered for Hasan Minhaj and while it seems his set was great, the whole thing was kind of a clusterfuck. He does not allow cell phones in the theater, so everyone had to put theirs in this locked case that could only be unlocked at certain places. The process of checking vaccine cards, security, locking up the phones, and getting tickets printed so that people could see where their seats were without their phones took FOREVER. The show was supposed to start at 7 and we still had people outside waiting in line until after 8. He started his set around 7:45 so a lot of people missed part of it. I didn't get to go in and watch until about 8:15, when with most shows you are dismissed and can watch the show within a few minutes of starting. I think the idea to take away phones is a good one, but the execution sucked. Of course once the show was over everyone's phones had to be UNLOCKED so it took forever to get everyone through lines for that, too. I basically did what I could to sneak out of there around everyone (since my phone wasn't locked) but it still took me a good 30-45 minutes to get driving. It was so much hassle.
It was the first show I ushered since before COVID though and I remembered how much I actually do enjoy doing that! Sometimes I wonder if I'm really as introverted as I think I am, because small talk and interactions with random people is a huge thing I've missed in the last couple of years. I like people. It's also something that is hard about working from home.
It was the first show I ushered since before COVID though and I remembered how much I actually do enjoy doing that! Sometimes I wonder if I'm really as introverted as I think I am, because small talk and interactions with random people is a huge thing I've missed in the last couple of years. I like people. It's also something that is hard about working from home.
I'm pretty introverted, but I also enjoy random bits of socialization, I just don't want to do it on any sort of regular basis
Post by followyourarrow on Feb 4, 2022 9:56:44 GMT -5
I should be in Vegas this weekend for a huge archery tournament. Instead I'm at work. This sucks. To make myself feel better I bought a surprise package from Portland Leather, so I'm excited to see what all I get.
Post by Leeham Rimes on Feb 4, 2022 9:57:58 GMT -5
I recently learned that people under 40 have no idea what a QR code is or how to use one. That blew my mind. I'm 42 and not particularly up on all things digital media and I know what that is and how to use it.
I sent out my sisters baby shower invitations with a website address for RSVPS. I included a QR code so they didn't have to type in the *entire* web address. I got the OK from several people before I sent it b/c, in the past, giving a ph# for texting resulted in very few RSVPS.
ANYWAY, I'm learning that people SO MUCH younger than me have (1) no idea how to type in a web address (like if on the paper invite they received in the mail it's typed in "Please RSVP on www.rsvphere.com/123partytime) (2) no idea what a QR code is/how to use it (3) How to push a button on a website that LITERALLY reads "PUSH ME TO RSVP."
My 60 year old aunts know how to do this FFS!
My mind is as blown AF b/c-----I thought these people grew up with a cell phone sewn into their hands.
Last Edit: Feb 4, 2022 9:59:49 GMT -5 by Leeham Rimes
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Leeham Rimes - I don't think it's an age thing so much as QR codes aren't used nearly as much as I think they thought they would be. The only time I've ever used one is during Covid for menus lol Oh and maybe logging in to a streaming service on my TV with my phone. But I think they're just fairly uncommon.
Also, I'm 38 and definitely did not grow up with a cell phone in my hand. I think I got one at 17/18 and that was early among my peers because my dad got me one through his business.
Yeah, I've known what a QR code is for years, but never even had a reader on my phone until COVID because I never really encountered them. Or sometimes they were an option but you could also just go to the website, so I did that. I've been to several restaurants without regular menus - just a QR code - so I've used them more frequently recently. I'm surprised the young folks haven't had to deal with that at least? Maybe they aren't going out to eat?
I am a volunteer usher at our city's Broadway theater. They have national tours come through, not just for plays but also comedians, concerts, etc. Last night I ushered for Hasan Minhaj and while it seems his set was great, the whole thing was kind of a clusterfuck. He does not allow cell phones in the theater, so everyone had to put theirs in this locked case that could only be unlocked at certain places. The process of checking vaccine cards, security, locking up the phones, and getting tickets printed so that people could see where their seats were without their phones took FOREVER. The show was supposed to start at 7 and we still had people outside waiting in line until after 8. He started his set around 7:45 so a lot of people missed part of it. I didn't get to go in and watch until about 8:15, when with most shows you are dismissed and can watch the show within a few minutes of starting. I think the idea to take away phones is a good one, but the execution sucked. Of course once the show was over everyone's phones had to be UNLOCKED so it took forever to get everyone through lines for that, too. I basically did what I could to sneak out of there around everyone (since my phone wasn't locked) but it still took me a good 30-45 minutes to get driving. It was so much hassle.
It was the first show I ushered since before COVID though and I remembered how much I actually do enjoy doing that! Sometimes I wonder if I'm really as introverted as I think I am, because small talk and interactions with random people is a huge thing I've missed in the last couple of years. I like people. It's also something that is hard about working from home.
ugh, sorry this was a mess for you but thanks for posting about it! My H and I have tickets to see him at the end of the month so it's a good reminder that we should get there super early. I read about the phone policy but didn't think about the clusterfuck it would entail...plus yeah, we keep our vaccine records on our phones.
I am a volunteer usher at our city's Broadway theater. They have national tours come through, not just for plays but also comedians, concerts, etc. Last night I ushered for Hasan Minhaj and while it seems his set was great, the whole thing was kind of a clusterfuck. He does not allow cell phones in the theater, so everyone had to put theirs in this locked case that could only be unlocked at certain places. The process of checking vaccine cards, security, locking up the phones, and getting tickets printed so that people could see where their seats were without their phones took FOREVER. The show was supposed to start at 7 and we still had people outside waiting in line until after 8. He started his set around 7:45 so a lot of people missed part of it. I didn't get to go in and watch until about 8:15, when with most shows you are dismissed and can watch the show within a few minutes of starting. I think the idea to take away phones is a good one, but the execution sucked. Of course once the show was over everyone's phones had to be UNLOCKED so it took forever to get everyone through lines for that, too. I basically did what I could to sneak out of there around everyone (since my phone wasn't locked) but it still took me a good 30-45 minutes to get driving. It was so much hassle.
It was the first show I ushered since before COVID though and I remembered how much I actually do enjoy doing that! Sometimes I wonder if I'm really as introverted as I think I am, because small talk and interactions with random people is a huge thing I've missed in the last couple of years. I like people. It's also something that is hard about working from home.
ugh, sorry this was a mess for you but thanks for posting about it! My H and I have tickets to see him at the end of the month so it's a good reminder that we should get there super early. I read about the phone policy but didn't think about the clusterfuck it would entail...plus yeah, we keep our vaccine records on our phones.
Oh, I'm so glad I posted then! Yes, get there as early as you can. The lobby opened an hour before the show but I think they started processing people even a little earlier than that. I'd definitely get there no later than an hour before to beat the line. Have fun! The half of the show I did get to watch was great.