I'm feeling tired and foggy today. I don't usually get headaches for no reason but I have one this morning. Hoping some Ibuprofen and a workout clears it out.
We have a busy week. Baseball practice Mon/Thurs, baseball game Tuesday night, Wednesday I need to take DS to the dentist, and H and me have a charity gala Saturday (and we have a baseball game, but I'll be skipping that to get my hair done).
I will just add to the chorus of what a crazy week this is. My kid has two track meets, Battle of the Books, a well visit/sports physical, and an orthodontist appointment. My husband has 3 different evening performances he has to attend for the college. I am still doing two full time jobs until at least June 1. It's a lot!
Post by fangoriagurkel on Apr 22, 2024 9:52:58 GMT -5
bbdoll That is absolutely insane! Does management know that 60% of their department are actively looking? I would probably bet that they magically find a way (even a yearly inflation adjustment if they’re weird about calling it a raise) to at least act like they understand the gravity of the situation.
Well I lit the microwave on fire this morning (technically, I lit the muffins I was supposed to zap for 20 seconds- not the 10 minutes I used instead [for noodles]- on fire). The smoke alarms work! At least it's a cool day so opening everything up wasn't too much of a hassle. Goodness, though, do not recommend.
My SD22 graduates college on Saturday. She has a limited number of tickets, and I don't get to go. It'll be her mom, H, SD21, her grandmother (moms side), her boyfriend, and then there's only one ticket left and there's me and DS so I said it was fine if it made it easier on her for me to stay home with DS so she invited her aunt. I've been bummed about it but it makes sense, so it's fine, whatever.
Then yesterday she asked if everyone can come here after for a small party so I'll be spending all week cleaning/doing yard work, and prepping food so my husband's ex wife and family can come here after. So that really rubbed salt in and I'm not in the best mood today.
Dude no. Her mom can take everyone to a restaurant or something.
What in the everlovingfuck?
I mean, her dad has equal responsibility to host, but if your SD wants to have it at her dad's house, he can do the prepping for it. I know it doesn't often work out that way (and I know in my marriage that responsibility would fall to me no matter who it SHOULD fall to), so I'm sorry. Hopefully she will be appreciative?
bbdoll That is absolutely insane! Does management know that 60% of their department are actively looking? I would probably bet that they magically find a way (even a yearly inflation adjustment if they’re weird about calling it a raise) to at least act like they understand the gravity of the situation.
We have all went to our supervisors and told them we are looking. We aren't fooling around. Our CFO has a meeting with the CEO tomorrow to go over our "frustrations." I'm sticking around until June to get my paid vacation that's already scheduled, but after that I'm gone if nothing changes.
Well I lit the microwave on fire this morning (technically, I lit the muffins I was supposed to zap for 20 seconds- not the 10 minutes I used instead [for noodles]- on fire). The smoke alarms work! At least it's a cool day so opening everything up wasn't too much of a hassle. Goodness, though, do not recommend.
Happy Monday!
At my last job, we had toasters, so I was making myself toast one morning. I forgot butter, but there was some butter packets in the fridge. They were rock hard, so I thought I'll just nuke them a few seconds to soften them. Never crossed my mind that the tops were foil. Sparks flying. Oops.
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
The debate has shifted to who the pup in the "surprise" episode is. Whether it's Bluey or Bingo's kid and if it's Bluey's is Mackenzie the dad or Jean Luc? People be crazy.
Post by expectantsteelerfan on Apr 22, 2024 10:15:20 GMT -5
I am feeling very blah about starting this week. It's going to be super busy with lots of appts. and my dh working nights (which he does often, but this week it would have been nice to have another human around to help in the evening). One of the appts is taking my mom to her first radiation appt. after having surgery for breast cancer. I will be taking her to these for 2 months and I'm glad she's agreed to go (this was a fight for her to agree to, she still is on the fence about doing the hormone replacement), and that is tomorrow, which is a day off of school for my kids because it's election day and most of the schools are polling places. I was really looking forward to a random day off but now I'm dreading tomorrow. And I was all proud of myself for starting therapy to help me deal with my feelings about my issues with my mom and her going through breast cancer and me being her support person by default, but I'm thinking about stopping because it hasn't really been helpful and right now it's just one more thing to do and it's causing me extra anxiety. Oh, and the duck that has a nest of like 12 eggs in our yard, I think has abandoned the nest as of yesterday. She had left the nest for short periods before (which we looked up and said was normal for her to feed herself and whatnot), but she was gone all yesterday and is still gone this morning. And it got REALLY cold last night, as in we had a frost advisory, so I'm guessing the eggs would not have survived without her, and that makes me really sad, and my DD is going to be devastated.
I have this issue where sometimes when I'm eating I feel like I can't swallow. Usually I just take a big sip of water and have to force myself to swallow to get it down. I wouldn't say it happens a lot, but often enough. Especially if eating something dry like chicken or bread. It happened last night while eating dinner while my Mom was over. It was probably the worst it's ever been. I ended up basically having to throw up because I couldn't swallow. I think I scared the shit out of everyone. I promised my mom I'd call my doctor. I was just there last month for my annual but didn't think to bring it up since it hadn't happened in quite some time. Ugh, I hate calling the doctor.
I have that too. I believe the issue is a narrow esophagus with possibly weak esophageal muscles. I really try to focus on taking small bites, chewing well, eating slowly and drinking lots of water.
Both my dad and MIL have had this and had a small outpatient procedure to help open the esophagus back up. Definitely visit a dr to see what they can do to help.
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
The debate has shifted to who the pup in the "surprise" episode is. Whether it's Bluey or Bingo's kid and if it's Bluey's is Mackenzie the dad or Jean Luc? People be crazy.
I saw this. It's a cartoon! Just let sleeping dogs lie, people.
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
The latest Taylor Swift album is like a wannabe Joni Mitchell. My kid did not get it.
I didn't like the Bluey Episode. I thought it was pretty crappy in general. I told DH there were a lot of missed opportunities for the episode to make an actual point.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Apr 22, 2024 10:27:43 GMT -5
🥰 there are Disney rides on the Peloton app 🥰
Bear with me, I know everybody knew this in 2020. I’m just behind. As a Disney adult, I’m loving it.
Also, the last Bluey episode was kind of a weird one, and all I could think was, “I want to party with Uncle Stripe.” Waking up in Wendy’s bushes; you dog!
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
The latest Taylor Swift album is like a wannabe Joni Mitchell. My kid did not get it.
I didn't like the Bluey Episode. I thought it was pretty crappy in general. I told DH there were a lot of missed opportunities for the episode to make an actual point.
I'm going to end up sounding like a nut, but I think the Bluey episode did have a point - moving for a job isn't as important as keeping close to your family and friends. Both Chilli/Bandit and Rad/Frisky come to this decision in very different stages of life. I think they're also setting up to talk about divorce (Stripe/Trixie). Maybe even single parenting with Chilli's sister Brandy being pregnant without an introduced partner.
But also, I missed all these my first run through. My kid and I just snuggled and cried during the episode when we first watched it.
My DS2 went to another track meet this weekend. It was mainly government primary schools (he is at a private prep school). Loads of the kids were running without any shoes. And the kids without shoes were the fastest kids (way faster than our kids in their fancy spikes!)
If people ask why Jamaica has so many world champion sprinters this is why. Kids from 6 using proper starting blocks and running like crazy in their barefeet. For a lot of kids, they hope to use track to get into a good high school and as a way to get ahead in life.
I've been musing a lot about the rise of conspiracy theorists and just where that comes from. I think I'm going to blame it on T-Swift and how her fans analyze every lyric to try to get to some hidden meaning, and all the easter eggs she lays.
I'm not serious, but I'm over how my social media algorithm thinks I'm a Swiftie.
Also, the amount of effort people put into deciphering the Bluey wedding/moving episode is more than I want to spend. (See also my Facebook feed being inundated by Bluey groups.)
I blame X-Files.
Sort of tongue-in-cheek, but not entirely. We are in the midst of a long slog of a binge-watch through that show (most of which I never watched the first time around) and every.single.crackpot.theory that the mopey male lead comes up with is correct, no matter how deranged or far-fetched it is; the smart, skeptical lady scientist is always wrong and/or naive; and the government is ALWAYS hiding "the truth," which is nonetheless "out there" and can be discovered if you persist long and hard enough in not believing anything that other people accept as fact.
I know at the time it was fun and kinda-crazy entertainment, but watching it today totally feels like conspiracy-theorist grooming.
Checking in with a crazy week here too. H left for a work trip this morning and gets back Wednesday. I leave Wednesday night for a work trip and get back Friday. There's a ton of annoying car shuffling going on because we only have one vehicle that can transport all three kids, but also need to be able to leave the second car at the rental car place etc etc. Such a pain, but I'm glad my mom is here for a few days to help manage the chaos.
I can't wait until the kids are all out of car seats so we can fit more easily in any vehicle. Having only 1 to fit the kids is probably going to wind up being a huge pain this summer (my busy season with a ton of travel).
I was also gone for work at the end of last week. Left home Thursday night and got to the hotel around 10:30pm. Then had a long day Friday and got home around 930pm. Went to a friend's house and didn't get home until midnight on Saturday (very much not my norm!). I'm so beat this morning and trying not to fall asleep at my desk.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Apr 22, 2024 11:02:47 GMT -5
H and I are both exhausted with adulting. He is traveling a lot, my new job is slow so money is tight, we had to come up with a high sum of money to settle his dad's estate. We should get it back once we sell one of ILs properties but the scramble and the dealing with it is maddening.
Post by sofamonkey on Apr 22, 2024 11:15:26 GMT -5
Last week was out crazy week. I’m so glad it is over. I know this week will be crazy too, much so much less than last week!!
Today would’ve been DH’s mother’s bday. She passed away recently. If y’all remember some of my stories (or if you do t) she was just pure evil. I’m not sad she’s gone, and DH has done YEARS of therapy trying to deal with his traumatic abusive past. Last night he reminded me today was her bday. We all reassured him that he doesn’t have to even know how he’s feeling, and it’s ok to just feel so all over the place. He didn’t know what we could do to support him, but promised to let us know. Ugh. I feel so bad for him. She was just so awful, and he’s such a mess because of her. I just don’t know what to do besides be kind AF today.
DS has baseball tonight, so I set up pulled pork in the crockpot. Looking forward to that!! I’ll miss his game, but luckily there’s an app to follow the game play.
I’m about to hit ten years with the company I work for. At ten years we get what they are calling a sabbatical. It’s one month. That’s NOT a sabbatical but whatever, I’ll take it. I seriously think I’m going to figure out when I can take it and just…not do shit for a full month.
DH and I keep trying to watch The Gentleman on netflix and keep falling asleep.
DH is like "who is this Guy Ritchie person all over the credits?" And I just said "Madonna's ex."
I’ve tried watching the first few episodes and I keep falling asleep. It’s not a bad show, and I find it relatively enjoyable, I just can’t fucking stay awake when it’s on.
The latest Taylor Swift album is like a wannabe Joni Mitchell. My kid did not get it.
I didn't like the Bluey Episode. I thought it was pretty crappy in general. I told DH there were a lot of missed opportunities for the episode to make an actual point.
I'm going to end up sounding like a nut, but I think the Bluey episode did have a point - moving for a job isn't as important as keeping close to your family and friends. Both Chilli/Bandit and Rad/Frisky come to this decision in very different stages of life. I think they're also setting up to talk about divorce (Stripe/Trixie). Maybe even single parenting with Chilli's sister Brandy being pregnant without an introduced partner.
But also, I missed all these my first run through. My kid and I just snuggled and cried during the episode when we first watched it.
Oh, I know there are major Bluey people out there, but it was like one big miscommunication trope.
And then at the end, when Bandit is pulling out the sign, the whole family should have come and helped just like when Bluey was trying to get rid of it at the beginning of the episode.
My whole department, nearly, at work is ready to walk out. We found out, in a meeting last week, that we won't even qualify for a raise until we've been here 2.5-3 years, based on our start date. I have NEVER worked at a company, ever, that didn't even offer the opportunity for a raise each year. Some of my co-workers already have interviews elsewhere. They are going to lose so many people all at once, that I don't see how the company can function. We are all part of the accounting department, of which there are only ten of us. Six are actively looking. I'm working, but no where near the pace I normally would. I just don't care now.
Whoever thought this would be a good idea (and not have a big impact on employee retention), especially in this economy, should be fired. Now, maybe the company doesn't care about employee retention (maybe they have major plans for work to be automated, or were planning to close and having employees leave voluntarily reduces severance costs), but I don't know how most companies could manage through 50-100% turnover in a relatively short amount of time (assuming that employees on other teams are also starting to actively look for other jobs en masse).
I’m about to hit ten years with the company I work for. At ten years we get what they are calling a sabbatical. It’s one month. That’s NOT a sabbatical but whatever, I’ll take it. I seriously think I’m going to figure out when I can take it and just…not do shit for a full month.
The latest Taylor Swift album is like a wannabe Joni Mitchell. My kid did not get it.
I didn't like the Bluey Episode. I thought it was pretty crappy in general. I told DH there were a lot of missed opportunities for the episode to make an actual point.
I'm going to end up sounding like a nut, but I think the Bluey episode did have a point - moving for a job isn't as important as keeping close to your family and friends. Both Chilli/Bandit and Rad/Frisky come to this decision in very different stages of life. I think they're also setting up to talk about divorce (Stripe/Trixie). Maybe even single parenting with Chilli's sister Brandy being pregnant without an introduced partner.
But also, I missed all these my first run through. My kid and I just snuggled and cried during the episode when we first watched it.
Except so many people have little choice in whether they move for a job, whether due to the type of job (ie: military or government) or for economic opportunity. And now our kids are getting the message that we can just decide not to move. When instead, the episode could have focused on resilience, recognizing sadness and doing the hard thing anyway, and using family as a way to get through tough times. Shrug.
My whole department, nearly, at work is ready to walk out. We found out, in a meeting last week, that we won't even qualify for a raise until we've been here 2.5-3 years, based on our start date. I have NEVER worked at a company, ever, that didn't even offer the opportunity for a raise each year. Some of my co-workers already have interviews elsewhere. They are going to lose so many people all at once, that I don't see how the company can function. We are all part of the accounting department, of which there are only ten of us. Six are actively looking. I'm working, but no where near the pace I normally would. I just don't care now.
Whoever thought this would be a good idea (and not have a big impact on employee retention), especially in this economy, should be fired. Now, maybe the company doesn't care about employee retention (maybe they have major plans for work to be automated, or were planning to close and having employees leave voluntarily reduces severance costs), but I don't know how most companies could manage through 50-100% turnover in a relatively short amount of time (assuming that employees on other teams are also starting to actively look for other jobs en masse).
Yeah. Even if they fix it at this point, the damage has been done. I’d not trust this company to make good choices moving forward. I’d still leave. This is a horrible decision!
CurlyQ284 That is a lot to navigate. I’m glad your SD was straight forward with you and you had the opportunity to pick and choose. I think you picked correctly. The party to host is a bit rich. I hope you like hosting. I do but I also know it’s a hella lot of work to make it look easy. Think of it as revenge. Happy home & all that.
My sister dis-invited me from her DD’s college graduation (my niece). She told me a weird lie, too. And it was such an easy lie to uncover that it made it doubly hurtful. Whatever, not my circus.
And in a similar kicker, since I’m local - I'm hosting my family in my home for the rest of the weekend + dinner & brunch. Families, yep.