Prescription drug names are getting more ridiculous.
Currently, I cannot escape ads for Skyrizi. I am here for psoriasis relief for folks who have it, but would die inside 10,000 deaths if I had to be all "I'd like some SKYRIZI please." It sounds like the name of a failed mid-90s crunk rapper.
We have a coin that looks like a uterus that supposedly went all the way to the highest levels for approval. I guess they just want to see what sticks.
I am having a REALLY hard time with the transition from summer to fall. I am not depressed or sad or anything, I actually hate summer and love fall. But for the past couple weeks I have been practically paralyzed by I don't know what. All I want to do is sleep or do nothing. Literally nothing. I feel extremely agitated by everything. I don't recall it ever being this bad.
I'm way too tired for it to only be Tuesday and I have to be on campus until almost 8 tonight - womp womp.
But the BBQ place in the food court of my building has finally reopened! We had to smell it all summer long because they used the space to cook but were operating their food truck so couldn't actually buy anything (unless we hunted down where the truck was which was never close!) so it was torture to smell those good things and missing out.
And we got a new ice cream place down there too! They sell ice cream nachos which I'm very excited about!
It's freezing in my office so I'm running my little heater which is nice except it's kind of loud and then when I step away from my desk to do something I'm extra cold. It's a struggle!
Prescription drug names are getting more ridiculous.
Currently, I cannot escape ads for Skyrizi. I am here for psoriasis relief for folks who have it, but would die inside 10,000 deaths if I had to be all "I'd like some SKYRIZI please." It sounds like the name of a failed mid-90s crunk rapper.
also their jingle is so annoying and yet it gets stuck in my head every damn day.
Good luck with the appointment, arehopsveggies! A friend of mine recently had that 3 hour appointment with her son. He was only able to complete about an hour and a bit of it (I didn't get all the details on why but suspect he just flat out refused to do any more of it). They still got a diagnosis from it, so if something similar happens to you know that they probably can diagnose without having the whole 3 hours completed.
VillainV, WTF I'm so sorry you had to go through that!
I'm feeling very unmotivated at work today. It's rainy, my H and DD are still hanging around the house, and I don't have any pressing deadlines. Nobody slept well because we had a thunderstorm last night, which we almost never get out on the coast here. I am really looking forward to school starting so my kid is out of the house. We wanted to save money on camps because H wasn't working the 2nd summer semester, so he's been home with her, but it's clear my kid needs more structure and routine.
Post by fluffycookie on Aug 29, 2023 11:35:06 GMT -5
DS is starting school tomorrow and is in the worlds worst mood. I suspect he is a little nervous since he is starting high school. I want to run out later with him and figure out where he needs to be dropped off so it's one less thing to think of in the morning.
Post by liveintheville on Aug 29, 2023 11:47:22 GMT -5
I’m exhausted. I slept poorly this weekend. Then Sunday we saw John Oliver who was fantastic! But I didn’t get home till late. And I couldn’t fall asleep last night. H has today off so we went to brunch at the Neighborhood RockNVoll and we’re doing back to school shopping this afternoon and the kids have haircuts. They go back to school tomorrow. They’re still on their summer schedule so it’s going to be a rude awakening when they have to get up at 7 tomorrow.
Super busy at work but at least no one's threatened legal action against me today, yet, lol.
DS starts soccer practice tonight at 6:30. I already had a hair appointment planned weeks ago so H is taking him. I have some guilt and anxiety about this because I'm typically the one who always does the practices. Up until this school year H was a high school principal so he always had so many evening activities and most of the parenting fell to me, but now he's a curriculum director so he has more free time in the evenings, which is great! I should just be excited to have the appointment and read a book and relax and not feel anxious about not being there. WTF is wrong with me?!
Prescription drug names are getting more ridiculous.
Currently, I cannot escape ads for Skyrizi. I am here for psoriasis relief for folks who have it, but would die inside 10,000 deaths if I had to be all "I'd like some SKYRIZI please." It sounds like the name of a failed mid-90s crunk rapper.
I read an article on drug naming once and it was pretty interesting. It's a very involved process and has to be approved by multiple groups. Names have to be unique so they aren't confused for other drugs, need to be same name for the world so doctors all over are on the same page when a drug is mentioned, you can't use the drug company name in it for advertising etc. It was a lot, but yes, some of these names are out there.
This is making me chuckle bc I’ve been agonizing for a week. Here at The Home we have every kind of club and group, including groups based on first names. Like the “Jolly Jeannes” (I made that name up as an example) have lunch once a month, etc., and I want to start one for the Lynns and Linda’s but I need a clever name that isn’t “Lovely Lindas” or similarly lame. Maybe I should ask Pharma for help.
Also, do we have any ophthalmologists on here? I promise I don’t need medical advice, I just have a question. (I also have a second appointment on Friday and my question can wait till then.)
Recommendation for 1) cordless vacuum 2) bucket less mop
Using a broom & a swiffer mop are tough on my body so I’m looking for easier to use substitutes.
I love how my Dyson cordless stick cleans but I’m going to be honest. The battery makes it super heavy to use so if I’m ever in the market again I’ll actually go back to corded, or at least find one with a lower center of gravity.
Post by wanderingback on Aug 29, 2023 12:48:31 GMT -5
It makes me smile when my partner randomly buys stuff for our baby. It’s not too much (we know I hate stuff haha) and it’s always thoughtful. He bought this colorful board book about Frida Kahlo that has English and Spanish in it and she seems to love all the colors and flipping through it, it’s so cute.
I knew he’d be a good dad but those little thoughtful things make me so happy.
I am having a very negative body image day. I've been losing a lot of weight with the help of a GLP-1 and am currently a size M (10), which I realize is totally vanity sizing but whatever, it is a place where I feel reasonably confident about my body. I'm still freaking technically obese as of yesterday. I know intellectually from experience that even when I am very thin for my body (when I typically wear an American size S (4) in most brands and have totally lost my boobs) I will be right on the cusp of overweight according to BMI. My doctor is happy and even asked me if I was at my goal weight (No, I'm freaking not, thank you). I was happy before I got on the damn scale. I'm continuing to lose, and it shouldn't matter but why does it? I just want to be "normal."
VillainV even one time is too many, I am so sorry you have been through this twice. I hope you are taking care of yourself today and have a good support system around you, even if you were not directly involved you still went through a very traumatic experience.
Post by 1confused1 on Aug 29, 2023 12:55:48 GMT -5
I was offered the part time job yesterday, which is just on weekends. This morning I emailed the manager with the days I will need off because of plans that we’re on my calendar a while ago. In typical fashion, I’m stressing out about why she hasn’t responded. My logical mind knows she a tasting room manager so she probably isn’t sitting at a computer. The illogical side of me thinks she is going to rescind the offer.
Post by blondemoment123 on Aug 29, 2023 12:57:16 GMT -5
I'm annoyed. The county has announced their closure due to the storm, but my employer has not (we typically follow their schedule). Kids are virtual and this will be my first time dealing with l that, so I need to know expectations for the next few days.
I’m exhausted. I slept poorly this weekend. Then Sunday we saw John Oliver who was fantastic! But I didn’t get home till late. And I couldn’t fall asleep last night. H has today off so we went to brunch at the Neighborhood RockNVoll and we’re doing back to school shopping this afternoon and the kids have haircuts. They go back to school tomorrow. They’re still on their summer schedule so it’s going to be a rude awakening when they have to get up at 7 tomorrow.
Jealous!! Text me next time =P
I'm so ready for school to start tomorrow. I'm so over cobbled together camp schedules and dealing with wet bathing suits and towels daily. DD starts at SPS this year so no more daycare or seperate drop-off/pick-ups! Woot!
I’m exhausted. I slept poorly this weekend. Then Sunday we saw John Oliver who was fantastic! But I didn’t get home till late. And I couldn’t fall asleep last night. H has today off so we went to brunch at the Neighborhood RockNVoll and we’re doing back to school shopping this afternoon and the kids have haircuts. They go back to school tomorrow. They’re still on their summer schedule so it’s going to be a rude awakening when they have to get up at 7 tomorrow.
Jealous!! Text me next time =P
I'm so ready for school to start tomorrow. I'm so over cobbled together camp schedules and dealing with wet bathing suits and towels daily. DD starts at SPS this year so no more daycare or seperate drop-off/pick-ups! Woot!
I will! I can’t believe he’s already going to public school! Which one did you pick?
I've been stalking the website of a local functional medicine doctor for the last few months. I got the referral from a friend a while ago, and then by the time I had had enough of my weird symptoms and got over the fact that the office doesn't accept insurance, they weren't accepting any new patients. But finally today they are! Fingers crossed I can actually get an appointment.
I'm so ready for school to start tomorrow. I'm so over cobbled together camp schedules and dealing with wet bathing suits and towels daily. DD starts at SPS this year so no more daycare or seperate drop-off/pick-ups! Woot!
I will! I can’t believe he’s already going to public school! Which one did you pick?
They both are! C is going into 1st at West and D get a lottery PK spot there so she'll be joining him!
You know what would be nice? Not having to move/sort H's clean clothes in the laundry room to get them out of the way so I can wash my own clothes and household stuff.
I am trying to be grateful that he does his own laundry. Because that is a good thing. I'm trying to be understanding. Because it's easier for him to grab what he needs in the morning. And I'm trying to extend grace. Because while his clothes live on top of the washer/dryer, my clothes live in a basket in the bedroom. Neither one of us rate folding/putting away clothes as high priority.
But OMG I AM IN A MOOD and it would be nice to just throw in a load of towels without also having to take 2 minutes to move his clothes back and forth 😑 😕
I feel so petty posting this, but I'm hitting post anyway because MOOOOOD 😤☠️😡
I got my car! I’m still not happy with the whole process, but I don’t think I would have found a better deal. I’m waiting a few days and then leaving a really shitty review on Facebook and google.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Aug 29, 2023 13:57:52 GMT -5
all the parents out there who had to cobble together child care for the summer, i am now experiencing your pain. H is now training on first shift for his new job, which is second shift. So now I'm freaking out, begging MIL and my parents to keep the baby for longer. Luckily its during his nap anyway. But jesus, it's so overwhelming and frustrating. People say part time work is the best of both worlds (SAHM and FT working mom) but it honestly feels a lot of the time like the worst of both.
and i'm thrilled that he finally got a new job, i've been begging him for years and years to abandon the sinking ship of his previous place. but OF COURSE he does it when i'm a) starting a new school year for both myself and the kids and b) in need of surgery so we have to pay out a bajillion dollars in cobra. FUCK FUCK FUCK.
and while i'm at it- i'm also THRILLED my sister is finally motivated to sell our aunt's house. but I was also off all damn summer, why now?!
Has anyone ordered from Cider? Are the clothes OK or is it basically another Shein?
And also why aren't there mainstream retailers selling the same styles that are available on Shein and Cider?
I am trying to find picture-day worthy clothes for DD that aren't overly fussy, isn't a dress, isn't cropped, and works for her general style and body size. Cider seems to have some cute short sleeve sweaters that might fit the bill.
Today was the second day of school and the first that my daughter drove to school. She tried to leave this morning without my son because he was running an entire minute later. Then this afternoon they got in to an argument and she left him at school so I had to leave work in the middle of the day to pick him up because he missed the bus and we live too far to walk. We'll be having a very long conversation tonight about priviledge and responsibilities.
It’s a sarcoma. They need to decide if I’m a bleeding risk still. That will determine if they schedule surgery sooner or, if not, I have chemo to shrink it down to minimize the amount of my stomach they’d need to remove with the tumor. The good news is it appears it hasn’t spread. Happy birthday to me. Fuck.