DS's summer camp is cancelled today due to a power outage. Of course I just signed him up to start swimming lessons today at the same place, and he stayed home yesterday b/c he was tired/not feeling great. Was really counting on today!
I took the rest of the week off, no plans just need time off, so now do I switch my days off and not work today or just keep on and have tomorrow alone.
Also, we are going camping for the first time the weekend and I'm starting to stress. Looks like rain and feel woefully unprepared.
DH and I went to a baseball game last night, and since the ballpark is down the street from my office and a bit closer to where he's working this week, we just got a hotel room instead of schlepping home afterward. Hotel bed, good breakfast, and a two block commute is making me happy this morning.
It feels like another Monday though, thanks to a fun, busy weekend and then going out on a weeknight.
A cat cafe opened not too far from us, so I'm going to take E maybe next week. She loves cats, but DH is allergic.
One of my employees fell and broke her leg last night. She texted me this morning and was like "yeah, so it's my driving leg." and I told her to just rest and we would figure out telework.
A friend/CW told me she got an interview at another office. I will be sad if she leaves. I mean, we're all looking, but I haven't gotten any interviews out of 3 applications. I wouldn't go where she interviewed and we're different levels, so we're not in competition for anything.
This chest cold is kicking my butt. I thought I was feeling better Saturday, but I think it was just the meds. I went to bed at 11pm Saturday night and basically slept until 1pm on Monday. My chest still hurts but the wheezing seems to finally have gotten better and at least I'm vertical today and trying to work.
I am struggling hard to wake up this week. Doesn’t help that I went to bed late last night, I guess.
I am dealing with a work issue that isn’t my responsibility, but nobody else seems to want to step up. I’m trying without success to resolve the problem and I’m pretty over the whole thing. Our business development team sucks.
I can’t decide how I feel about the book I’m reading. I hope it starts to get better for me.
I am still feeling slightly off today - dizzy isn't the right word, but my head feels a bit jerky and off kilter when I move? This has happened in the past, but usually passes within a day and I'm now on day 2. I hope it goes away quick, we are flying to Chicago on Thursday morning and I am going to be dragging through a very busy and fun weekend if it keeps up. I feel fine otherwise, except kind of tired.
I ordered shoe molding to finish our floor project, and while I was at it I went ahead and ordered a new vanity for our basement bathroom. We have to have a plumber reattach our old one anyway, and it's ugly as sin so I thought since we are paying for that anyway we may as well have them attach one that I like. I sure hope there isn't a recession coming because I certainly haven't been spending like it. This should be it for a while though, hopefully. I can't wait to just have this done! It's been a weird week, we've gone from 3 bathrooms to 1 and our usual workspace is unusable. Hopefully next Wednesday they can completely finish the trim and we can have a plumber out Thursday morning and be done.
I am painting the trim of KidA's room today and tomorrow, changing it from an orange-y wood color to white. I should be starting right now but here I am instead!
Post by basilosaurus on Aug 2, 2022 8:37:03 GMT -5
I just had a pharmacist tell me benadryl is not an antihistamine. She asked me to write it in case she misheard, and I wore generic and brand. She was adamant it's only for cough (yes it can be for cough) and not an antihistamine. It was such a weird interaction. I didn't argue because she offered Zyrtec equivalent.
I live where anything "stronger" than Tylenol you have to speak to a pharmacist which is why I asked about antihistamine in first place.
Ftr "stronger" is ibuprofen and Aleve so having to ask a pharmacist for nearly everything is common. I can get a lot without rx, though. Odd dichotomy
This chest cold is kicking my butt. I thought I was feeling better Saturday, but I think it was just the meds. I went to bed at 11pm Saturday night and basically slept until 1pm on Monday. My chest still hurts but the wheezing seems to finally have gotten better and at least I'm vertical today and trying to work.
I think it’s time to make an appointment with your doc. :/ sorry you’re still so miserable.
H was in Houston overnight for a meeting this morning. It was nice getting the Indian food I like and just reading in the evening and sleeping without disturbances lol
My fiddle leaf fig that had grown so tall (but with very spindly trunks) over the last 6 years finally died (it had been languishing for awhile). I need a replacement, but I don't know what to get. I need something that will get fairly big, likes bright indirect light, and can handle a little bit of neglect.
Because moving and starting over isn't enough, we got a puppy!
We surprised the kids with him and they are so happy. His name is Rocky
Awww, so cute! My neighbor just got the cutest puppy and its name is Rocky too! They changed it from Moose, which was also adorable for this little tiny dog that looks like a stuffed animal.
calamity, OMG so cute! I love him! Do you know what breed he is? I feel like a lot of the dogs with boxy heads look similar to me when they are babies, lol.
I have no hot water. It’s not completely cold but it’s definitely not hot either. I think my water heater may need to be completely replaced. Quick research tells me they are not nearly as expensive as I would have thought so that’s good. I mostly just don’t want to do the deeper research necessary to determine what to buy. I keep hearing tankless is the way to go but have no clue the pros/cons or even what my options really are.
calamity , OMG so cute! I love him! Do you know what breed he is? I feel like a lot of the dogs with boxy heads look similar to me when they are babies, lol.
He is a Boston Terrier. And I agree about the boxy heads!
He is such a snuggler and just the sweetest thing. And as expected he chews on everything LOL
I finally made a counseling appointment for dd. Her separation anxiety is getting so bad. The counselors have to hold her back when I drop her off at camp in the morning. I’ve tried everything I can think of. It’s an awful way to start the day.
H was in Houston overnight for a meeting this morning. It was nice getting the Indian food I like and just reading in the evening and sleeping without disturbances lol
My fiddle leaf fig that had grown so tall (but with very spindly trunks) over the last 6 years finally died (it had been languishing for awhile). I need a replacement, but I don't know what to get. I need something that will get fairly big, likes bright indirect light, and can handle a little bit of neglect.
Maybe a monstera? Mine has gotten decently sized and tolerates some neglect. I suspect it would do even better with brighter light. You can stake them so they climb a bit.
dochas , I forgot to get back to you about my ridiculous applicator issue. I tried what you suggested, and the outer cardboard is so stiff, I can't squeeze it enough to make a difference. I may end up emailing the company, because I love the idea of plastic-free, but it's like they didn't think it through. deadwing , I'll try your idea tomorrow! I can't believe I have to work this hard to apply deodorant.
This is a silly vent, but what's this place for? Some of the neighborhood kids host lemonade or other food stands ALL.THE.TIME, and I think it's too much. IMHO, that kind of thing is cute and sweet when infrequent, but being pressured (yelled at when driving by!) to buy crap every weekend and some weekdays is getting old. This is the third or fourth summer I find myself driving up my street thinking, "Please don't be on the corner, please don't be on the corner."
It's a small neighborhood, so we all know each other (no anonymity), and there's no traffic, so they're just hitting up the same people over and over. And today, they came to my door to tell me there's a sale. I'm not even safe if I stay in my house! They say they're donating the money, which is lovely, but still. I donate plenty of money myself and don't need to buy a baggie of granola and go through the neighbor to do it.
Do other people enjoy this? I can't figure out why their parents allow it so often, but maybe I am truly the only one who finds it annoying.
isabel - you can't say that and not say what book, come on now lol
I couldn’t remember the name of it when I was posting. lol
This time tomorrow by Emma Staub. I’m pretty sure you liked this one.
Oh yes, I did.
ETA: Which was good because Stella shook off from the pool while I was reading and the library wouldn't take it back because 2 pages had dried droplet marks :::eyeroll:::
I couldn’t remember the name of it when I was posting. lol
This time tomorrow by Emma Staub. I’m pretty sure you liked this one.
Oh yes, I did.
I just got to the part where she wakes up at 16, so hopefully I enjoy it more from here. I’ve been tired the last few nights while reading too and her writing style requires me to focus more than my brain really wants to. Very long, descriptive sentences.
My fridge has been broken for 6 days and I am SO OVER the whole cooler/ice/is-this-food-safe-to-eat game. Fingers crossed the replacement parts come tomorrow; I paid extra for fast shipping.