I hate how inconsistent sizing is everywhere. I ordered two unisex t shirts from two different places, both an XL. One fits perfect, the other is more baggy than I would prefer (I like them to not be fitted but also not GIANT). The color of the larger one is also a lot more pink than it looked on the website, which is probably my computer, but between being too big and too pink I am not sure I'll wear it as much as I would have. I laid the smaller one on top of the larger one and there are multiple inches of difference between the two. Why?
I have to share my mom fail. Last night DS handed something to me and asked if it was a tooth. I told him no and grabbed what I thought was a crumb with a napkin and threw it away.
I turn around this morning in the Starbucks drive through and notice he's missing a tooth! H did bath, etc so I never paid any attention.
So we'll be writing a letter to the tooth fairy tonight. 🤦🏼♀️
Aww not a fail! I predict this will be a running family story for years and you all will laugh about it!
Post by litskispeciality on Jun 22, 2023 10:01:35 GMT -5
Inconsistent sizing drives me nuts. I know I shouldn't shop at Old Navy, but I have better luck with their sizing, but have to try on every single piece in store, and then get sad how I look under the lights. I've also bought a couple of bras from Torrid lately, and have to change sizes based on the bra, even when they're essentially the same style of push up or not etc. Their underwear are more consistent.
DH and I went for a long walk in a park last night after work. One person was playing the sax and it was kind of cool to have music when you when through that part of the loop. Another couple was reading on a bench in the shaded part. I've never thought of that, but will add to my list. The park has added some benches and picnic tables, so I think they're trying to increase use, which is so nice.
gummybear, that is devastating for those boys. I will be praying for them and the family. Hugs also to you for the loss of your friend so unexpectedly.
C is at sleep away camp so H and I have been just chilling in our AirBNB all week. We really haven’t done a whole lot (the weather hasn’t been amazing), and it’s just been really nice taking a break and hanging out.
A true random, my DH was talking about the Bangles (band) with his younger co-workers and now I want to find a Bangles poster or something with the lead singer. I've tried Amazon and Etsy and I'm not having a lot of luck, or it's a lot of money. Any thoughts where I could get something, even if it's not a poster, or are they just not cool enough for merch anymore?
I have a question that doesn’t deserve its own post.
If you wear multiple chains, how do you keep them from tangling? I have three necklaces that are differing lengths that I would love to wear at the same time but they get tangled. Any suggestions?
I have a question that doesn’t deserve its own post.
If you wear multiple chains, how do you keep them from tangling? I have three necklaces that are differing lengths that I would love to wear at the same time but they get tangled. Any suggestions?
I'm wondering about a solution to this too!! I don't bother buying layered neckalaces anymore for this reason. It looks like Amazon sells a multi-clasp adapter that is well reviewed, that might solve your problem of 3 actual different necklaces.
I have to share my mom fail. Last night DS handed something to me and asked if it was a tooth. I told him no and grabbed what I thought was a crumb with a napkin and threw it away.
I turn around this morning in the Starbucks drive through and notice he's missing a tooth! H did bath, etc so I never paid any attention.
So we'll be writing a letter to the tooth fairy tonight. 🤦🏼♀️
Their little teeth are unbelievably small when they come out! Don’t feel too badly!
wildrice inconsistent sizing is why I always find a brand that fits and buy 2-4 of that shirt in different colors/designs. This summer my tanks are from lands end and a random amazon find.
I bought two "same size" medium uni-sex t-shirts off etsy for myself and one fits me (medium) and one fits H (large). Thankfully it's a shirt H will wear but I'm still salty about it because I bought it for myself.
Post by georgeharrison on Jun 22, 2023 10:53:11 GMT -5
I miss my son so much. This is just the third week (out of 13). I received a letter from him yesterday saying he was struggling with the physical portions. When he wrote that, they had only been doing the physical stuff for four days, so I'm hoping that by now he's feeling more confident. I am sure that most recruits feel like they are struggling with it at that point. BUT, as a mom, of course I want to scale the wall, navigate the razor wire, take my chances against the guards with guns, confront the Drill Instructor, and fireman carry my son out of there. I am weak and my son has almost a hundred pounds on me, but never underestimate the strength of a mama, right?
H and I are not in a good place right now. It's exhausting and I'm not sleeping well. I'm so tired today it's making me feel dizzy.
My teenage son has such an attitude about everything. I'm trying to just ignore it but OMG kid. Just stop.
Also, I feel like I'm just a glorified chauffeur for them. It's getting really annoying.
I am completely with you on this - H and I have been struggling for a bit; my 9 year old has an attitude and argues with me about everything; and I am attempting to work 30+hours a week, while chauffeuring my son to and from 1/2 day camps and other activities, and listening to him complain about being bored in between everything else.
And, because my H started a new job in April and only has one week of vacation (yes, total), I have nothing at all to look forward to until October when we had a previously scheduled vacation (with my H's friends).
I found out yesterday that an old friend, who I am not very close to but see at group events and have known since we were young teens, has been doing porn for the past couple years. She doesn’t know I know, and I don’t know if our mutual friends know either but I’m dying to ask her questions!
[mention]blondemoment123 [/mention] My youngest lost his first tooth at a park. He was playing after lunch and my oldest noticed it missing. We looked for it (all that gravel!) and the youngest decided I threw it away in the pizza he spit out because it was too cheesy (and crunchy—he shared that AFTER he realized he had a missing tooth). So his letter to the Tooth Fairy implicated me.
He didn’t learn. He lost another at church playing and one while he was asleep. Both were not found and needed notes. We did find the other one lost while sleeping and the one in the pool.
maudefindlay, hope is it all goes well and a smooth healing process!
Today I am working to get my mom's supplemental health insurance set up. I think I am going to drop one of my classes because I have royally screwed myself up, but will continue to finish up my Algebra class. I just want this session to be done.
And feeling more emotional as things sink in as to the separation. I have not told many friends IRL and just feeling sad. I am looking into support groups near me and I am going to start trying to go to West Coast Swing lessons. Hopefully both will help with my spirits.
I hate how inconsistent sizing is everywhere. I ordered two unisex t shirts from two different places, both an XL. One fits perfect, the other is more baggy than I would prefer (I like them to not be fitted but also not GIANT). The color of the larger one is also a lot more pink than it looked on the website, which is probably my computer, but between being too big and too pink I am not sure I'll wear it as much as I would have. I laid the smaller one on top of the larger one and there are multiple inches of difference between the two. Why?
Did they offer up the measurements anywhere? I now always look there when selecting things due to this reason. People might bitch at the wedding dress industry, but there, the measurements are the measurements so sizing is more consistent.
Post by emilyinchile on Jun 22, 2023 11:41:54 GMT -5
I finally found an Airbnb that works for everyone in our group for next month. I had traded messages with the owner, who's new to hosting but has reviews as having stayed a couple of places before, and he was friendly and responsive. It's now been 20 hours since I requested to book with no answer. Sir, I realize you aren't a professional host, I don't need an answer within 5 minutes, but I need you to let me book this so we have somewhere to stay that isn't (literally) $1000/night just because it's close to Google!
ETA: He forgot his son is coming home from college, so it's not available. Arrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I'm at the office and it's cold! On sunny days, we roast; on cloudy days we freeze. It's just me and my team on our floor today, so we have music on which makes it more tolerable. I'm so ready for the weekend. We have dinner plans with a neighbor that I'm really looking forward to. I've hung out with the wife several times, but have not met her H yet. When we've talked it sounds like our H's would get along well, and since they're newer to the neighborhood her H is looking for golf buddies. I really hope they hit it off.
My H has pretty bad health anxiety, and basically always, always, has something "wrong" with him that he is worried about. Leaving me to worry about literally everything else in our lives, because I can't expect him to focus on anything other than his work and (insert this week's health problem).
I feel like an ass sometimes, but this has been going on for many years, and at this point I just no longer have the energy to sympathize with him.
He had a stomach bug Tuesday night into Wednesday. It was apparently bad. He is still home today, moping around and telling me that I don't understand how bad it was.
I feel like saying "have you heard a little story about the boy who cried wolf? If you didn't have a new thing wrong with you weekly, I might have a little energy to care now."
Help me not over think this. Tomorrow I have someone coming to my house at noon for a meeting. I don't know them well. Since it's lunch time, I feel like I should offer something to nibble on. Hummus, veggies and pita chips should work, right? If there's a gluten issue, the pita chips can be avoided. Hummus and veggies should be pretty allergy-friendly, right? Do I need anything else? Should I bake cookies? Make up a cheese plate?
I hate how inconsistent sizing is everywhere. I ordered two unisex t shirts from two different places, both an XL. One fits perfect, the other is more baggy than I would prefer (I like them to not be fitted but also not GIANT). The color of the larger one is also a lot more pink than it looked on the website, which is probably my computer, but between being too big and too pink I am not sure I'll wear it as much as I would have. I laid the smaller one on top of the larger one and there are multiple inches of difference between the two. Why?
Did they offer up the measurements anywhere? I now always look there when selecting things due to this reason. People might bitch at the wedding dress industry, but there, the measurements are the measurements so sizing is more consistent.
I think most places do! But what a pain to have to figure out measurements when you're ordering something randomly. Both of these were things I saw when browsing the internet and there is at least a 90% chance I wouldn't have bought them if I had to wait until I was able to measure myself.
So it's technically my fault, but still - I wish sizes were a standard measurement between companies. Like an XL is always the same number of inches, no matter where you order from.
ETA: These are both just random graphic t-shirts - the one I like the fit of is from the Human Rights Campaign. So not super important to have a really specific fit like some other clothing, but still would be nice if they were the both the same size.
Well I didn't get the job I posted about yesterday! Neither myself or the final other candidate did. Apparently they want to redo some of the requirements and start over. I get it but its always so annoying to waste time on the process and then they don't pick anyone..why?! Interviews- I had three for this, an assessment, they checked my references etc so a lot of my time spent. I felt pretty confident about everything so it just sucks. I could tell the recruiter was irritated with them as well. I have another call with a recruiter this afternoon for another role so we will see where that goes.
Post by maudefindlay on Jun 22, 2023 12:20:47 GMT -5
I'm home with my arm propped up and DH made me lunch and keeps checking on me and bringing me treats. They said to ice it, but the bandaging is so thick I doubt it is doing anything. Everything is pretty numb still, but it is itchy. I'm only taking ibuprofen,so I can drive. No plans to do so today. DH is going to take DD to swimming tonight. He may take her to swim and DS1 to CC in the AM if I'm hurting at all. Will see.
Last night was my daughter's eighth grade prom. She had so much fun. I'm so happy for her. This was a good, but challenging year and she worked so hard. As she was getting ready I found out that she passed her regents exams, so that is a big relief.
wildrice take your measurements, write them down. Refer to when ordering. Eventually you'll remember them - I find my bust is the most useful measurement for most things. I have pretty good luck ordering stuff online knowing my measurements and using size charts. Occasionally I get something that doesn't fit the way I expect. If you are actively gaining or losing weight you may need to remeasure regularly, but I usually just recheck once or twice a year.
Did they offer up the measurements anywhere? I now always look there when selecting things due to this reason. People might bitch at the wedding dress industry, but there, the measurements are the measurements so sizing is more consistent.
I think most places do! But what a pain to have to figure out measurements when you're ordering something randomly. Both of these were things I saw when browsing the internet and there is at least a 90% chance I wouldn't have bought them if I had t until I was able to measure myself.
So it's technically my fault, but still - I wish sizes were a standard measurement between companies. Like an XL is always the same number of inches, no matter where you order from.
ETA: These are both just random graphic t-shirts - the one I like the fit of is from the Human Rights Campaign. So not super important to have a really specific fit like some other clothing, but still would be nice if they were the both the same size.
oh I feel ya! I have definitely had similar happen. I have a good vague idea of my waist and hips, so I go off of that. It was alarming enough to stick in my mind. lol
Originally it was just going to be the iud check today. H was supposed to be oot tomorrow (he is unfortunately sick) so I switched my blood draw to today. DS' dr appt asked to switch to today and my dentist is unhappy with my night guard mold they made yesterday so I need to come back today. Anyways so today I'm driving back and forth across town all day.
I just delivered a presentation at a conference. I am so awkward and introverted, so it is such a high when I make myself do things like this and it goes really well. Now I’m ready to celebrate with some fun dinner and drinks in DC! If you have any recs for good, fun, casual places for my coworker and me, let me know!