Our next exchange student, L from Germany, is on her way to the US! She’s going to NYC for a few days, and then we pick her up Saturday. We’re all so excited to finally meet!
C has been begging to come into the office with me for a day. I finally talked to my boss about it, and I'm going to bring her in next week. She is SO excited. I keep telling her she's going to hate it lol.
We accepted an offer on the house. The market is really slowing here. We had 20 people look at it and only one offer. Fingers crossed everything goes well with the inspection tomorrow.
I've got a new work computer, and now I need different cables for my home office set up. Currently using that as an excuse to procrastinate, but I'm going to have to run out for at least a monitor cable so I can get stuff done before I'm off the rest of the week. Working with just the laptop screen is not going to cut it.
Vaguely annoyed with DH. He went to a going away dinner for a coworker last night, which of course was fine. BUT he was an hour and a half later getting home than he expected and didn't let me know until I texted him to find out what his plan was since he was already late and I needed to know if I should go ahead and walk the dog before I went to bed. Then when we did get home he was so freaking loud. And to top it all off I didn't even get a thank you for dealing with getting the recycling and six bags of yard waste out to the curb so he didn't have to do it when he got home. Harrumph.
We sold an Ikea wardrobe on FB marketplace yesterday. It was 2 pieces, one half the size of the other. The smaller piece was heavy and awkward but made it out fine, but the larger piece was difficult and literally fell apart taking it down the stairs, lol. It was a disaster. I think it just couldn't withstand all the pushing/pulling that we had to do to get it around a corner and halfway down the stairs. It is a $500+ wardrobe but it is still Ikea furniture so not exactly the strongest stuff.
He took it anyway and is going to try to put it back together, but I told him to let me know if he is unable to and I'd give him the rest of his money back. He paid $150 and I refunded him $100 right away, so if he can put it back together he got a great deal for only $50. He seemed like a really nice guy and I ultimately wanted to just get rid of it. The previous owners of our house had put it in place of an actual closet in our 2nd bedroom, so I had hoped to use the money we made to buy a new curtain rod/shelf for the closet - but we'll be fine either way. I keep debating if I should just send him back his $50 now but at least he got 1 nice cabinet that wasn't broken out of the deal?
We are heading out on Saturday for two weeks to visit my family and DH’s family. Packing for two people seems so much more time consuming than packing for two, especially since one is a baby.
I went to the dermatologist for the first time this morning. Figured it was a good idea to get a full once over to see if there's anything concerning where I can't see. I ended up getting two spots removed for biopsy, she freezed something off my left cheek, and I now have a prescription for a small rosacea flare up on the right cheek. Was not expecting that AT ALL, but I'm glad I went. I treated myself to a s'mores cold brew on the way home.
My kids and I are so disappointed that we didn’t find a house to buy this summer. As everyone knows, times are tough! We are ending 2 years in an overpriced (but nice, quiet, great maintenance staff), 2-bedroom townhouse and it looks like Friday I will be signing for another year. Another year of sharing a bedroom with DD. There are worse things that could be going on, but I feel like I’m still waiting to start my life after divorce!
Post by mysteriouswife on Aug 3, 2022 8:44:49 GMT -5
Today is not starting great. I want to go home.
I forgot my lunch box that has my breakfast and lunch. I was super late due to traffic. I had to park in an area I’m not familiar with. Who knew they run the sprinkler along the sidewalks? Now I’m wet, hungry, and grumpy. Oh and there is no creamer for the coffee. Blah
I went to the dermatologist for the first time this morning. Figured it was a good idea to get a full once over to see if there's anything concerning where I can't see.
Thanks for the reminder! My H is so good about this, and I've been meaning to make an appointment but keep forgetting.
This is the last week of XC camp for my high schooler. Official practice starts next week. I forced him up and out of the house this AM when he wasn't feeling it. It is now raining. LOL, oh well it is good for him. :-)
On that note, I hate how August is essentially the end of summer for us. All travel has to be complete because now my oldest has band camps or XC practice on the weekend and during the week. On August 1st we started getting hit with all the back to school emails that are a mile long with instructions. We start August 24th. It just feels like a little of the magic is over.
This is why June and July feel so frantic to do all the things. There is just not much time.
I’m going to pick up a piece of crafting equipment I found on Craigslist and the person is offering to show me how to use it. That’s not creepy right? I googled the person and it’s a woman in her sixties. How scary could a crafter be? It’s a niche craft and in my experience these people are very excited to share info but now I’m thinking is this weird??
I’m going to pick up a piece of crafting equipment I found on Craigslist and the person is offering to show me how to use it. That’s not creepy right? I googled the person and it’s a woman in her sixties. How scary could a crafter be? It’s a niche craft and in my experience these people are very excited to share info but now I’m thinking is this weird??
Go for it. Then again, take my advice with a grain of salt. I live on the edge and occasionally eat unwashed fruit.
I’m going to pick up a piece of crafting equipment I found on Craigslist and the person is offering to show me how to use it. That’s not creepy right? I googled the person and it’s a woman in her sixties. How scary could a crafter be? It’s a niche craft and in my experience these people are very excited to share info but now I’m thinking is this weird??
Go for it. Then again, take my advice with a grain of salt. I live on the edge and occasionally eat unwashed fruit.
I figure the odds it’s a Hansel and Gretel situation are pretty low? She seems peppy and even offered to throw in some material to practice on. I guess I opened up the line of communication because I mentioned I was excited to learn how to use it when asking if it had all its parts.
I’m picking it up tomorrow so if no one hears from me…
bcv513 - We just accepted an offer on our house this weekend, too! Inspection was yesterday and closing will be next month. Market has definitely calmed down, so I’ll be so happy when we close.
Post by blondemoment123 on Aug 3, 2022 9:18:38 GMT -5
I have some appointments this afternoon so I'm only working half day. Great! But work has been crazy and I feel overwhelmed. So instead I'm here while I try to gather my thoughts.
It stormed here last night and apparently the tornado siren went off twice and I didn’t even hear it over all the thunder/lightening. I’m soooo tired today though. The power kept going on and off, so the air and my fan were off. I need air circulation!
I just got Lizzo tickets for next month and I am so excited. It'll be a fun girls night with me, DD, and my bestie. That will be my 3rd concert this year. Before this, and not counting the pandemic, I would maybe go to a concert every 2-3 years, so this is very out of the ordinary for me.
I’m in the office today because my larger group is having a Meet & Greet this afternoon and some out of town leaders are in. It’s kind of nice being dressed like an adult. But only on a limited basis lol
Why am I hungrier at the office than at home, though? Lol I ate the same breakfast around the same time, but I’m starving now and at home, I usually wouldn’t be reaching for a snack until an hour from now. Weird. I mean, we have a whole snack wall so it’s ok, but I feel like I’m just going to eat all day here.
I’m going to pick up a piece of crafting equipment I found on Craigslist and the person is offering to show me how to use it. That’s not creepy right? I googled the person and it’s a woman in her sixties. How scary could a crafter be? It’s a niche craft and in my experience these people are very excited to share info but now I’m thinking is this weird??
I would 100% do this and not worry about it. Weirdos/scary people obviously exist, but I think they are few and far between and most people are just good/nice.
As mentioned upthread, we just had someone from FB marketplace in our house yesterday so my tolerance for this kind of thing is probably relatively high, lol.
I just got Lizzo tickets for next month and I am so excited. It'll be a fun girls night with me, DD, and my bestie. That will be my 3rd concert this year. Before this, and not counting the pandemic, I would maybe go to a concert every 2-3 years, so this is very out of the ordinary for me.
I'm so jealous! She seems like such a sweet person and her vibe is just so fun. I am sure she'll put on a great show!
I just got Lizzo tickets for next month and I am so excited. It'll be a fun girls night with me, DD, and my bestie. That will be my 3rd concert this year. Before this, and not counting the pandemic, I would maybe go to a concert every 2-3 years, so this is very out of the ordinary for me.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Aug 3, 2022 10:01:04 GMT -5
My daughter is dealing with nightmares after her cousin showed her a video about ghosts on YouTube and I think I’m just going to die from lack of sleep.
I just got Lizzo tickets for next month and I am so excited. It'll be a fun girls night with me, DD, and my bestie. That will be my 3rd concert this year. Before this, and not counting the pandemic, I would maybe go to a concert every 2-3 years, so this is very out of the ordinary for me.
Ohhh, did you take her Peloton ride yet?
I did! I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to do it live. So much fun.
I just got Lizzo tickets for next month and I am so excited. It'll be a fun girls night with me, DD, and my bestie. That will be my 3rd concert this year. Before this, and not counting the pandemic, I would maybe go to a concert every 2-3 years, so this is very out of the ordinary for me.
I'm so jealous! She seems like such a sweet person and her vibe is just so fun. I am sure she'll put on a great show!
I was already a huge fan, but after I watched her show on Prime, I just fell in love with her. She just seems so genuine. Plus, as a fellow bigger girl, her confidence is contagious.
I did! I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to do it live. So much fun.
You are lucky!! That's awesome. So many people posted on the Peloton Facebook page pissed because they got kicked off mid-ride. I even read other live rides shut down because everyone was trying to take the Lizzo ride, lol.
I did! I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to do it live. So much fun.
You are lucky!! That's awesome. So many people posted on the Peloton Facebook page pissed because they got kicked off mid-ride. I even read other live rides shut down because everyone was trying to take the Lizzo ride, lol.
I was bummed I missed that ride live, but kind of glad I didn't catch it - would have been so pissed if I got kicked off! I loved it on demand though, just so much fun the whole way through.
After being postponed for 2 years we are finally going to the Motley Crue/Poison/Def Leppard/Joan Jett concert at Fenway on Friday. Of COURSE even though it's been dry as a bone around here for WEEKS, the weather is calling for scattered thunderstorms and temps in the mid to high 90's. I'll be pissed if the concert ends up cancelled or cut short from the weather! We need the rain but could it please hold off another freaking day?!
I did! I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to do it live. So much fun.
You are lucky!! That's awesome. So many people posted on the Peloton Facebook page pissed because they got kicked off mid-ride. I even read other live rides shut down because everyone was trying to take the Lizzo ride, lol.