It's Thursday... again (Randoms and Confessions)

[partiallysunny]

We figured out where the donations for my friends benefit need to go to! Yay! It also turns out her family isn't upset. Seems someone was spreading rumors for no reason. Jerks.

How did your interview(s) go, gault?

Confession: I've been ignoring the fact that if I got the job at the place I interviewed at, it would mean a BIG move. I started looking at rental prices in that area and now I feel . Part of my hopes if they do call, they offer me too little $. Then I will have a reason to not move.

[cuddlyevil]

Yay! I'm glad the family isn't upset. Maybe the person spreading the rumor is pissed because you guys came up with the memorial service idea first?

It's raining right now and the little umbrella I keep in my tote may not be big enough to keep me dry on the walk back to my car this afternoon

[partiallysunny]

It's raining here too, but I like it. And I have my big pink umbrella.

[gault]

The second round went really well. Their interview style is not what I'm used to. Usually it's people asking rounds and rounds of behavioral questions... they were more interested in hearing what would make the perfect job for me and what I would like or not like about a position, what would keep me engaged the longest. Very interesting. I should hear more about any next steps in the next week or two.

@ps, would it be cheaper to get a place a bit further away and commute? How big of a move are we talking about?

[Muddled]

I lost my umbrella.

It should be Friday by now.

PS, don't be silly. OPtions are good. Tell me the location and I will house hunt for you.

Gault, I'm glad it went well.

[dixienormous]

Still fighting with insurance to get a DENIAL letter. I want them to say no! Hurry up and do it!

Last night was the first time I was able to hand PF a spatula and a tupperware and have her be super contented on the kitchen floor while I made dinner.

I hate paying bills but it's definitely nice to write "paid in full" on the bills. Especially hospital bills.

[Chirp]

It hasn't started raining here yet... but I'm not far from PS, so I imagine it's going to start soon. I have my umbrella. It's blue and has owls all over it.

I have a doctor's appointment today. Hopefully I finally get an answer today... or in a few days when the labs come back.


ETA: That last part sounds weird. I'm going to a gastroenterologist to see WTF is causing all mah issues. My regular doctor said I sound like textbook Celiac so I've been shipped off to a specialist. That would suck. But at least I'd be able to eat a meal without feeling like shit for hours after. It might even clear up my stupid rashes, my hypoglycemia and my lactose intolerance... among other things. Basically, I've had a bunch of little shit for my whole life, but one doctor finally put it all together and it looks to be symptoms of one big thing.

[dixienormous]

Bitch ass mother fucker. I had to reschedule my pap. Got my period, not happy. And of course, it's now another 2 weeks to wait.

[partiallysunny]

gault That's great! Fingers crossed for you!

Chirp I hope you get some answers

dixienormous Sorry about your doctors appointment, but great news about PF playing contently! And paying bills. It's nice to get the weight off your shoulders.

Muddled and gault It would be a 100 miles (and hour and a half drive on a good day, so at least a three hour round trip) from where I am now. I'd be moving towards Pittsburgh, but I don't want to live in Pittsburgh. The rental rates from middle-of-nowhere to outside of Pittsburgh is a shock.

[cuddlyevil]

It's 11:15 and I am ready to eat all the food right now.

[dixienormous]

I just treated myself to a new bag. I'm excited. It's a Timbuk2. I have another TB2 bag that has lasted (and is still kicking) after 10 years. This new one is smaller and more purse like rather than messenger bag like.

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partiallysunny - I didn't realize you were close to Pittsburgh - or did I?? DH is from Johnstown.

[partiallysunny]

Jun 6, 2013 10:38:51 GMT -5 doglove said:

partiallysunny - I didn't realize you were close to Pittsburgh - or did I?? DH is from Johnstown.

I'm about an 1.5-2 hours North of Pittsburgh. I grew up much farther North and have been making my way South, for some reason.

I've never been to Johnstown. Is it nice?

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Jun 6, 2013 10:43:05 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I've never been to Johnstown. Is it nice?

Haha - I'm laughing. Sorry. 

There are some spots that are nice, but overall it is repressed and has lost a lot of its population so I think it's really overall pretty depressing. 

[partiallysunny]

Jun 6, 2013 10:44:55 GMT -5 doglove said:

Jun 6, 2013 10:43:05 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I've never been to Johnstown. Is it nice?

Haha - I'm laughing. Sorry. 

There are some spots that are nice, but overall it is repressed and has lost a lot of its population so I think it's really overall pretty depressing. 

That sounds like all of Pennsylvania, actually.

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Yes, I know.

[partiallysunny]

I just ordered pizza for lunch.

[Chirp]

Jun 6, 2013 10:46:15 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Jun 6, 2013 10:44:55 GMT -5 doglove said:

Haha - I'm laughing. Sorry. 

There are some spots that are nice, but overall it is repressed and has lost a lot of its population so I think it's really overall pretty depressing. 

That sounds like all of Pennsylvania, actually.

LOL. It really does.

I'm near Harrisburg. My step-dad is from Pittsburgh (Penn Hills and Oakmont, specifically). I keep meaning to get out that way to visit some people, but we keep putting it off. That side of the family is odd. I call them "fake British".


PS - That's not so bad of a move. When you said BIG move I was picturing anywhere west of the Mississippi. For some reason I thought you lived near Reading.

Side note... Mississippi is a fun word to type.

[cuddlyevil]

Yesterday I was having problems typing easy words, like "tummy" and "tuck". But, I could type "panniculectomy" just fine. It seems I am having the same problem today.

[partiallysunny]

Jun 6, 2013 11:14:33 GMT -5 Chirp said:

Jun 6, 2013 10:46:15 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

That sounds like all of Pennsylvania, actually.

LOL. It really does.

I'm near Harrisburg. My step-dad is from Pittsburgh (Penn Hills and Oakmont, specifically). I keep meaning to get out that way to visit some people, but we keep putting it off. That side of the family is odd. I call them "fake British".


PS - That's not so bad of a move. When you said BIG move I was picturing anywhere west of the Mississippi. For some reason I thought you lived near Reading.

Side note... Mississippi is a fun word to type.

Well, it's a big move for me  Last time I moved I had pretty much nothing but clothes, a bed, and a bookcase. Now I have six years of crap and a kid.

[gault]

I have a feeling I may get offered an HR job. It would be cool and would pay more than the other job I've been interviewing for. But I'm nervous about it. It's the one that called my references.
Also...apartments are a hell of a lot cheaper around that area than where the college is. I could pay off my bills faster AND maybe have a one bedroom instead of a studio.


PS, I really hope you get the job. More than that, I hope they offer you a shitton of cash and great benefits so a potential move won't be as scary.

I went for a run and have been sitting in my sweaty clothes for an hour or so.

xbf lived in Allentown. It was a pretty area but yeah, really whitebread.

[partiallysunny]

gault I'm all for paying off bills faster! Hope you get it!

[cuddlyevil]

Keep us posted Gault!I hope you get the HR gig

[partiallysunny]

 I never thought I'd say I'm jealous of Justin Bieber, but here is it:

www.people.com/people/article/0,,20706667,00.html

He gets to go to space and I don't!

[margarita]

Good Luck Gault and PS! Keep us posted!

[margarita]

I noticed online that The Suit was on sale. I've ordered two of them!

[partiallysunny]

Jun 6, 2013 13:15:15 GMT -5 margarita said:

I noticed online that The Suit was on sale. I've ordered two of them!

I went to the beach the other day with the kid and I wore an old two piece with a tank top and shorts. I thought of the suit and how it would have been much better than what I had on, lol.

[margarita]

Jun 6, 2013 13:22:25 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Jun 6, 2013 13:15:15 GMT -5 margarita said:

I noticed online that The Suit was on sale. I've ordered two of them!

I went to the beach the other day with the kid and I wore an old two piece with a tank top and shorts. I thought of the suit and how it would have been much better than what I had on, lol.

It's at a great price. If you like it, you should get it!  

[starrieskies]

I came in to work this morning with great plans. I had my "to do list" all ready and I was completely motivated to cross things off that list... Then we had a power surge at the office that knocked out our server and by the time it came back up, I had lost all motivation...

I really want to cut a couple of inches off my hair again. I'm not really sure if this is a good idea, but what the heck? It's hair. It will grow back, right? It's long enough to pull back in a ponytail now, which has been really convenient for walking/jogging. If I cut it, I won't be able to do that anymore but it will be easier and faster to get ready for work in the morning...

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So I decided to go for my run at lunch because it's supposed to be pouring for the next day and a half starting this evening. It was drizzling a little bit when I started and I thought, "how refreshing!" which I'm sure jinxed myself because a half mile in it started to down pour. Like the sky opened up. And it stayed that way until the end (4 miles). Not very pleasant. Tomorrow's run will be at the gym on the dreadmill.