I'm all confused on what day it is because this has been a weird week because I took off Mon & Tues and then my boss was in office yesterday on her normal remote day. But at least I remembered it is my WFH day today so I got that going for me LOL I've also been setting my alarm for different times this week based on what was going on or where I needed to be so that's adding to the confusion. Next week is going to be rough to get back into the swing of things!
We finally found out that H's hospital was sold the other day. We knew it was coming because part of the hospital system merged earlier this year and that didn't include his hospital but there was no way his work wasn't going to be impacted somehow. Anyway the hospital system that bought them doesn't actually have his position so I've been stressing out that he'd be out of a job but one of the big wigs told him today that things look good that they'll keep him. Of course nothing is absolutely certain but I'm a little less stressed. Given his skill set I know he'd get another job but it's still stressful. I hate adulting like this.
I’m feeling very blah today and am tempted to just go back to bed. I went to the Italian market to get sausage for dinner and a sandwich for lunch in an attempt to get moving and wake up and it did not work.
Everyone I do work for currently is off for the holiday. I did take an intro crochet class to kill time before my weaving workshop last weekend so I was going to teach myself a new stitch but that’s hardly pressing. It’s just so gloomy out. How can I be expected to be motivated when even the daffodils are drooping?
wanderingback there are people like that on my local page too. They'll just take anything! Last summer I bought a pack of fun glasses for 4 of us to wear to Elton John. He was performing the following night as well, so the next day I posted them there in case someone else could use them for the concert. I told the first responder she could have them even though she's one of those "take anything" people. Then other people commented they were going to the concert and would love them, so she told me to give them to someone who could actually use them for the concert. I remember thinking WTF did she want them for?? Does she run one of those photo booths with all the fun props? LOL.
I post stuff there all the time but can count on one hand the number of times I've picked up something from someone else. It has to be a really specific thing that I happen to need at that moment!
Lol that’s funny.
I’ve gotten a few good things. Stuff goes so fast on mine since there’s so many people. My best find so far is one of those Montessori learning towers that toddlers can stand on to reach the counter. My daughter loves it! It was actually raffled (most of the time people don’t raffle on ours) and I won!
A few times I’ve been tempted to get something when I happen to see the listing first, but then I pull myself together and say I really don’t need that! I hate stuff in general, but when it’s free it is tempting haha.
lavenderblue, he’s not in the cast right now: littleshopnyc.com/#cast Corbin Bleu is returning as Seymour when this cast leaves. Ricamora is Seymour for the NPR tiny desk of Little Shop, which was what started my obsession with that show — we’re hoping to see it later this summer.
Post by litskispeciality on Mar 28, 2024 11:08:28 GMT -5
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Aloe Vera uuuugh I hate that kind of stuff. Not everyone is going to have kids, it doesn't make them bad people or their parents have any less fulfilling lives. Yes being a grandparent can be awesome, but it can really suck for the parents. Stop this non-sense that some adult kids are better if they have kids, and/or have the most kids or the "right" kids because you get in to if you've had a boy or not*
I saw a sign once "So you're telling me my grandkids have fur?" (or paws I forget) and I was so glad MIL wasn't there because she'd probably buy it and complain DH and I don't have kids.
*I loathe the "try for a boy" arguement, even try for the other sex, because girls can keep their own last name. Don't put pressure on families to have more kids just to have "one of each".
Post by arehopsveggies on Mar 28, 2024 11:26:34 GMT -5
I did a 15 mile hike two weekends ago. My ankle has a been a little sore. Two days ago it decided to be painful and swollen? Why now? I guess I’ll rest today and hope it is better tomorrow. I’m headed to the mountains for Easter and wanted to hike!
H and I both have tomorrow off. Me because every other Friday, him because the county gives Good Friday as a holiday, which blows my mind even coming from the Bible Belt, which we are decidedly not in anymore. But whatever.
I have an appointment to get new TPS sensors for my tires. Because I’ve been dealing with a tire issue since January. I patched the leak, and that place broke the sensor. Buts I didn’t do enough to document it at the time, so now I can’t prove it. Then I tried to get it replaced, but they said the tire had sidewall damage (different place FTR). Ok, fine. But tires are 5 years old, so can’t replace one tire. Fine.., all new tires. And then, they didn’t replace the tps sensors. And I am just over it. And for fun, because I got new tires, I no longer know if the one that is the problem is where it was when it broke. So I guess I have to replace them all. And I’m just done. Like want to buy a new car done, but I have no real justification.
But, we may go car looking anyway, as H does need a new car. He is currently (not) driving an 18 year old truck, and it has some issue right now I don’t quite understand, but he is driving my car and has an appointment next week.
Post by fangoriagurkel on Mar 28, 2024 12:05:41 GMT -5
The new Lowe’s credit commercial is annoying me. They keep saying “My Lowe’s” but I keep hearing it as “Milo’s” and was super confused the first 2-3 times I heard it but didn’t see it.
I had 2 pieces of Buc-ees rock candy for breakfast and a slice of spinach white pizza for brunch. I’m supposed to be getting my butt in gear to slim down for a cousin’s wedding in May, so major oops.
Post by followyourarrow on Mar 28, 2024 12:47:32 GMT -5
HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan, that is 100% justifiable. I'm told that I put off a "don't come in my bubble" type of vibe, which is exactly what I'm going for. When people ignore that I generally have murderous thoughts.
Post by mrsukyankee on Mar 28, 2024 13:45:03 GMT -5
I'm so relaxed after a few days of beach and pool. I even slept until 8am this morning! The adults only, all inclusive thing is definitely a bonus. And I've even gone to the gym 2x so far as well as doing some casual swimming. Eating and drinking a ton and feeling no regrets about any of it. And no sunburn so far! (which is always a worry with my pale skin - you should see the Brits and Germans and their bright red skin!). Only downside is that I have water in the ear and it's not coming out, so may have to go to the Chemist to get something (or wait until I get home to deal with it as long as it doesn't get infected).
Post by mysteriouswife on Mar 28, 2024 13:59:54 GMT -5
Spring is trying to kill me. I’m on my fourth asthma attack today. I was in urgent care most of the morning. They gave me steroid in the ass and steroids for the house. Breathing treatments every 2-4 hours for the next 24 hours. Then every 6 hours for the next few days. My pulse ox was 87 at one point 😭
My stomach…thing (random nausea, no diagnosis despite many many tests) has been acting up so much these last two weeks and I am OVER it. I had to leave the office early today and finish the day at home. And my boss is super understanding, but I worry I sound nuts or like I’m lying trying to explain and also just hate feeling sick.
And speaking of bosses, I think a move at work is going to happen and will be good for my career, but it means I’d report to someone else and I hope they’re as cool! Lol
Annnnnd we just realized that kid doesn't have school on Monday (this week is SB) because it's a teacher work day (end of marking period). Good thing H realized because I 100% would have taken her to school Monday morning. And I bet I wouldn't have been the only one so I think I'll post on the FB group in case others don't realize.
I'm pretty sure I got removed from an author's ARC team because I shared that the PR firm they used had some unethical practices and was not open to feedback on an ARC I read when the author was British writing about American baseball (and getting a lot of things wrong or using an English work instead of American).
And if that is the case, I'm sad because I enjoyed their books, but they should know about the PR firm they're using.
Post by litebright on Mar 28, 2024 15:27:01 GMT -5
I am sick. I started feeling off on Monday and it has been getting worse each day. I was coughing all night last night. Negative for covid, at least.
I took this week off to do projects around the house while DH and the kids were gone, they all get back today. It was both nice and weird for the house to be so quiet for so long. I got some of what I wanted to do, done, but nowhere near as much as I was hoping and at this point about all I can manage is the internet and sleeping. I feel like this always happens--the second I stop my crazy work/life running, my immune system crashes.
On the upside, the first thing DH did once he got home was to start a batch of chicken soup. God, I love that man.
I'm pretty sure I got removed from an author's ARC team because I shared that the PR firm they used had some unethical practices and was not open to feedback on an ARC I read when the author was British writing about American baseball (and getting a lot of things wrong or using an English work instead of American).
And if that is the case, I'm sad because I enjoyed their books, but they should know about the PR firm they're using.
I am sick. I started feeling off on Monday and it has been getting worse each day. I was coughing all night last night. Negative for covid, at least.
I took this week off to do projects around the house while DH and the kids were gone, they all get back today. It was both nice and weird for the house to be so quiet for so long. I got some of what I wanted to do, done, but nowhere near as much as I was hoping and at this point about all I can manage is the internet and sleeping. I feel like this always happens--the second I stop my crazy work/life running, my immune system crashes.
On the upside, the first thing DH did once he got home was to start a batch of chicken soup. God, I love that man.
This happens to me too. We skied a couple days this week and now I’m home with one kid and the dog and trying to get some stuff done that’s been on my list forever, but I’ve come down with some sort of cold that’s making my throat hurt and I am so tired that mostly I’m just sitting in a chair doing nothing.
I'm pretty sure I got removed from an author's ARC team because I shared that the PR firm they used had some unethical practices and was not open to feedback on an ARC I read when the author was British writing about American baseball (and getting a lot of things wrong or using an English work instead of American).
And if that is the case, I'm sad because I enjoyed their books, but they should know about the PR firm they're using.
What is an ARC team?
Sorry - Advance Reader Copies, it's typicall people on IG or tiktok who read a book before publishing and then post their reviews when it's published to help with publicity and interest.
Sorry - Advance Reader Copies, it's typicall people on IG or tiktok who read a book before publishing and then post their reviews when it's published to help with publicity and interest.
Ahhh ok. I figured out the AR part with the context of your post but couldn't figure out the C LOL