It’s cloudy and windy today with 56 degree temps. I’m going to bundle up and take a walk on the beach later then get a workout in. Yes, I need to bundle up at 56 degrees.
I only own skinny jeans but it seems those are no longer in. Can I keep wearing them?
Hmm, based on a quick google search, I would guess barred owl or short eared owl. I've named him/her Oscar. Oscar makes some really odd noises before taking flight. We haven't heard evening hoots lately, but have in the past 2 years compared to hearing none the earlier 10+ years (so maybe it was Oscar, maybe not). We have also noticed less bunnies, and maybe less squirrels too (hopefully they are all hiding). Oscar's quite big, and chihuahuas are popular here, so I hope owners are keeping their tiny pets inside.
ETA: I live on the edge of suburbs, and had ranches near me, but developers have been turning those ranches into massive home communities. Oscar might be recently displaced.
Chilly, but sunny today and above freezing so hopefully this will clear out the remaining ice. Got a workout in this morning, have a hair appointment in an hour and a half and then we're going to dinner with one of H's business associates and his wife.
I always feel so self conscious going out with other couples that aren't our close friends because I feel like my style is still that of a lazy college student, even when I try to dress up, I feel like I miss the mark just a bit in looking polished/grownup. I think it's an accessories thing, I can't master the right ones.
babsbunny - fun! We put up an owl house a few years ago and usually get one looking for a mate each year and two or three times we've had babies They're screech owls around here (just north of Dallas), they're pretty common. They're not very big.
TR I get that. I feel like I’m cosplaying when I dress like an “adult” and I am 100% sure everyone can see right through it. Same if I wear makeup/“do” my hair/etc.
Covid/being at home all the time has done nothing but make this situation a million times worse.
I got up early (for me, on a Saturday anyway) today to do a live Peloton strength workout, hoping for a shout-out for my 900th strength. Did not get one. I was irrationally annoyed because she called out a lot of other 900s. I know this is very dumb, lol.
We're going out with friends tonight for my birthday which is tomorrow, to a nicer restaurant in town with great martinis. My mom is sleeping over so we can stay out late. I'm pumped lol.
We are making churros today. We got this kit and everyone we know are apparently big fans.
I’m actually not sure if I’ve ever had a churro? I think I might have had some fancy ones with dipping sauces at an event or a dinner but I’m not 100% sure. I can’t imagine I wouldn’t like something sweet and fried though.
My town doesn’t have a library, but there is one about 20 minutes away that is having a book sale so I’m going to head there shortly and then to Ulta to finally get a new hair dryer. I’m currently using my daughters which my diffuser doesn’t fit so it’s a comedy of errors trying to get my hair dry right now.
Weird weekend mood. I’m in a funk. Have the weekend to myself as kids are with their dad and I’m just sort of lonely…and not enjoying this time I usually crave! Just a lot to think about when I’m alone with my thoughts.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Feb 5, 2022 13:03:06 GMT -5
My kid and I were out delivering GS cookies in a foot of snow this morning. It was so fun. We just put our snow gear on and walked the neighborhood. Her friend from the bus’ mom ordered some, so we made sure that was a longer stop so they could play outside together.
Got her all registered for GS summer camp this morning, too, and my troop registered for a summer overnight capture the flag event. They’ll be the youngest team present (event only opens in 4th grade, which they’re all going into next year) but are totally convinced they will win.
Adding a pic in case anyone recognizes this type of owl. Wingspan could be 3 feet. Height is about 18-24 inches.
My first thought was a barred owl.
Well, actually my first thought was, “Oh, I think that’s the bird at the zoo that’s sign says, ‘Who? Who cooks for you?’” because I guess that’s what their call sounds like.
All the homes on our street back to a wooded area with a creek. During the spring/summer you can't see anything but woods but this time of year you can just barely see the lights from the houses on the other side, if that gives you some idea of the size. The area has been developed into largely subdivisons on 1/4 acre or less lots for more than 40 years with busy roads and highways within a few minute drive. Even so, the wood is full of owls, coyote, entire herds of deer - we even see turkeys. DS catches toads and frogs in the creek.
I think it's cool that we co-exist, though in a perfect world, we (the humans) wouldn't be here at all due to urban sprawl. Although DH disagrees with me, I think the deer are very smart. You almost never see one get hit and the mamas always wait with their babies on the side of the road. The deer I see every day aren't afraid of me - I am crazy and talk to them, so they do cock their heads and look at me like I'm nuts - but they, for example, will scatter when they see H. I'm basically about one more year of the pandemic away from making picnic table for squirrels.
ETA: My years in Florida were next level for this hobby. I still remember the day I drove into a friend's neighborhood in Miami and there were peacocks everywhere. Have you ever heard a flock of screaming peacocks? Do not recommend. It's super eerie. Anyway, they were displaced from the zoo after Hurricane Andrew and Florida did its thing.
All the homes on our street back to a wooded area with a creek. During the spring/summer you can't see anything but woods but this time of year you can just barely see the lights from the houses on the other side, if that gives you some idea of the size. The area has been developed into largely subdivisons on 1/4 acre or less lots for more than 40 years with busy roads and highways within a few minute drive. Even so, the wood is full of owls, coyote, entire herds of deer - we even see turkeys. DS catches toads and frogs in the creek.
I think it's cool that we co-exist, though in a perfect world, we (the humans) wouldn't be here at all due to urban sprawl. Although DH disagrees with me, I think the deer are very smart. You almost never see one get hit and the mamas always wait with their babies on the side of the road. The deer I see every day aren't afraid of me - I am crazy and talk to them, so they do cock their heads and look at me like I'm nuts - but they, for example, will scatter when they see H. I'm basically about one more year of the pandemic away from making picnic table for squirrels.
ETA: My years in Florida were next level for this hobby. I still remember the day I drove into a friend's neighborhood in Miami and there were peacocks everywhere. Have you ever heard a flock of screaming peacocks? Do not recommend. It's super eerie. Anyway, they were displaced from the zoo after Hurricane Andrew and Florida did its thing.
We live in the city and see great blue herons, hawks, owls and bald eagles all the time! We are about a mile and half from a park with a stream and I guess they come from there? My next door neighbor has a koi pond and has to protect it from the herons. We also have a lot of foxes and hear frogs at night. It’s interesting!
ETA our birds do get to know me because they never fly off when I’m in the yard. I get a bird head nod and they go about their bird business. I’ve seen the same robin a couple years now.
A neighbor came over to my house last night around 6:30 looking for my H, who is out of town on an off road trip. Its freezing so I let him in the front door and shortly realized that was a mistake because he was drunk. We met him through an extracurricular that both our kids did, and we were friendly with him. A little over a year ago his oldest son committed suicide. He started apologizing for being drunk last weekend at a neighborhood event and said he was doing an apology tour. I told him we weren't there and didn't know about it so no worries but he kept sticking around. He said his wife says they should move because he's made an ass out of himself in front of all the neighbors. He went into graphic detail about his sons death. He said his wife could really use a friend (I've only met her briefly) and that he needs a friend too which is why he was looking for H. Then he started hugging me. Then he told me I smelled good and I kept trying to get him to leave politely and after 40 minutes he finally left.
I feel like an idiot. I did the woman thing where I was trying to be polite but I was freaking out because he's pretty big and also drunk and it scared me and I cried when he left and felt so stupid for crying because nothing ACTUALLY happened and thought of all the things I should have done to handle it better (why the fuck did i let him in?). I also feel really bad, I'm sure he's drinking because of his son and I want to help but I'm also thinking YIKES that's a bad idea.
So today I am playing Overcooked on the Switch because its entirely about organization and control and it soothes my anxiety lol.
I managed to plan out our meals so that my H cooked dinner last night, he's cooking dinner again tonight, and we're having leftovers tomorrow. So hooray for a weekend off for me. LOL! Although I might make the pretzel rolls for Monday's dinner on Sunday, just to save myself time, and so that I can put the pot I boil them in into the dishwasher instead of handwashing it, since it's also the soup pot.
I'm going to workout later, but I managed to aggravate my "bad" wrist while foam rolling yesterday, so I might need to modify the stack I created for today, because it's still bothering me this morning. I'm also hopefully going to finish a book that I've been reading for a month (it's good, but it's sooooo looooong, and I'm just tired of it).
We tried to go bowling and all the lanes are booked. So many parties! We stayed to play arcade games. Kids that I like, I really love. Others? Not so much.
I was supposed to go to a coworker’s dad’s funeral today, but then MIL texted that DS2 had thrown up, so I went to pick him up instead. Now we’re home and he’s playing video games (with a trash can next to him) while I do laundry, clean up the kitchen, and water plants. I think I’ll just hang out and read a book when I’m done. DS2 likely has the same 24 hour bug that DS1 got, so hopefully he’ll be just fine by tomorrow and can go back to school Monday.
DH and DS1 went skiing today. DH made fun of me because I decided to buy DS1 orange snow pants to go with his jacket. But look how cute!
Does your H still want to be friends? It sounds like the guy really needs it but I understand if your H is mad.
I'm not sure, I figured we would talk about it when he is home tomorrow. Probably not, H does not want to be around people that are drama but I know he also feels bad about what happened, he used to go chat him up whenever we saw them before this.
Post by emilyinchile on Feb 5, 2022 14:51:38 GMT -5
kaneen I will be wearing skinny jeans for the foreseeable future and think everyone should wear whatever cut fits their body and style best regardless of trends.
TR maybe try jeans, a basic but well-cut top and focus on the accessories if you feel like that's the issue? I'm sure you'll look great!
I suggested going out for lunch this morning thinking just some casual spot before DS's nap, and FI ended up getting his parents to take the baby so we could have a date at a fancy place we've been meaning to go back to. It was lovely! And so thoughtful of him. And I have great ILs.
DH is out for a game day with friends. I am cocooned on the couch with a book, my iPad, and a replay of some Olympic events. As we have a ton of snow and it is 20 degrees, this seems like the perfect way to spend the day.
I did ask DH to go to Dairy Queen on his way to friends and bring me a Blizzard. Not expecting it to be a healthy day of eating!
isabel - little kids on skis/snowboards are my favorite. A few TikTok accounts with their, like, toddlers mic’d up on the slopes show up on my FYP from time to time and I love it.