Happy Wednesday! What's on our mind, MM?

[irene adler]

Dh and I have been watching Bob's Burgers on Netflix.  The songs on the show are so damn catchy. 

I'm not afraid of ghosts, I'm not afraid of dark, I'm not afraid of cancer, I'm just afraid of snakes. They really freak me out!  Where are their arms and legs? That's not ok! 

[ddi741]

This week is crawling. I know it's because I'm back working in the office. I really thought it was Thursday when I got up.

I had a MM fail last weekend. We purposely didn't take advantage of Restaurant Week in our city because we didn't want to spend a lot of $ last weekend. (We are going out for our Anniversary on Saturday and know we will spend alot). So last Friday, we ended up at happy hour with some friends at a new place that just opened. It turned into 'happy evening' and 6 hours later, our bill was $100 with tip.
It didn't even include real dinner, just 2 appetizers. (meatballs and potstickers) I was startving when we left.

[Pom]

Two different professional contacts called Mr. P yesterday about their companies shutting down the division of their companies and losing their jobs (same division Mr. P works in for his company).

Shit is getting real. I hardly slept all night but I am trying not to show panic to Mr. P. He is kindly doing the same for me.

[cajunmom]

I really want the OP to come back to the nanny and food thread.

[tine]

I just submitted the invoice for my daycare FSA. The reimbursement is going toward new furniture

[irene adler]

Pom, how stressful. I hope it all works out smoothly/quickly/easily/in whatever way helps the Pom house remain calm and happy.

[irene adler]

I also want to order some exclamation perfume (which was my FAVORITE) after reading the thread on ML.

[raangoli]

Jan 14, 2015 11:31:50 GMT -5 irene adler said:

I also want to order some exclamation perfume (which was my FAVORITE) after reading the thread on ML.

Like from way back in the day? The 1990s? 

[irene adler]

Jan 14, 2015 11:41:25 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Jan 14, 2015 11:31:50 GMT -5 irene adler said:

I also want to order some exclamation perfume (which was my FAVORITE) after reading the thread on ML.

Like from way back in the day? The 1990s? 

Absolutely.  My neighbor (who was like an aunt to me) would get me a bottle of this every year for christmas and I loved it.  

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MM & adult move, I finally moved over an old simple IRA from 5 years ago.

[raangoli]

irene adler - DO IT! DO IT!! I remember wanting that so much but I never did get it

I will live vicariously through you!

ETA: I found the thread and also excited to see someone mention Sunflowers. Man, that was my favorite! I wore the knock off B&BW lotion forever!

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Two of my best girlfriends and I are booking a house today in my college town for a summer trip! They only know each other through me, but get along great and we're all bringing our SO's with. So 6 people in the house. I can't freaking wait. I haven't been to my college town in almost 7 years and it's so pretty in the summer. And I haven't spent more than 1 night with my college BFF in years, so I'm so excited to see her AND my current BFF for a long weekend. June can't come fast enough!

I guess this is also a bit flameful because I totally cannot afford to book this right now, but I know if we wait too long we won't be able to get a place. I'm sure I'll have a good job by June, right? It's a little disconcerting pulling money from savings right now for this, but YOLO I guess. It's less than $200 anyway

[mskitkat]

I'm obsessing over out 2014 taxes. I really think we need to hire someone, but I don't know anyone local who can recommend a tax preparer. With relocation expenses and all, we may be hitting a higher tax bracket. Boo. Between that, buying a house and needing to file in 3 states, it feels like it will be overwhelming.

[irene adler]

I have a lot to say today.

We are looking to move back to the area where I grew up. I told dh this morning that I am starting to get really nervous about finding a job because I have never had to look for a job outside my current comfort zone (which is welcomed, because I'm pretty burned out.) DH was genuinely surprised that rural Wisconsin is not a hotbed of the arts.

[Deleted]

I think choosing an area rug is harder for me than choosing a house. We looked at 4 houses before we chose the one we bought. At this point I think I have looked about approximately 8 billion rugs and the only one I like is $1400 and I am hoping to pay around $200. 

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Eek! I just got a call from the job I interviewed for on Monday, and they want me to come back tomorrow for another interview, meet with supervisors, and tour. I assume this means they are stuck between me and another candidate (or more than one?). There was not supposed to be another interview after the one on Monday.

I am super excited, but crap. Now I have to come up with another excuse to miss work, and what do I wear? I really only have one interview outfit.

[les]

I feel like I have been stuck in a series of transitional modes for several years now and it's really starting to weigh on me. Right now I am in the application process for grad school and won't know whether I got in for at least a couple months. I also need to figure out where I am going to move this May/June when my lease is up, but it's difficult to plan without knowing which, if any, schools I will be accepted to. I like my job, but know I will not stay there forever. I also struggle a bit with not being engaged or married. I just want to feel settled!

Ugh, sorry for the long vent. I know I don't have much to complain about and am trying to be optimistic and excited about the future, but it just seems overwhelming sometimes.

[mskitkat]

Jan 14, 2015 11:56:53 GMT -5 @forcuatro said:

I think choosing an area rug is harder for me than choosing a house. We looked at 4 houses before we chose the one we bought. At this point I think I have looks about approximately 8 billion rugs and the only one I like is $1400 and I am hoping to pay around $200. 

I spent weeks looking through overstock.com to find a rug. Of course what I wanted was $2k. I settled for one that was $600. It's deceptively difficult to find one you like,

[AAM2012]

I absolutely hate renting. We've been here for almost 5 months and it still doesn't feel like home and I don't think it ever will.

[mrsfarmer]

Jan 14, 2015 11:50:43 GMT -5 mskitkat said:

I'm obsessing over out 2014 taxes. I really think we need to hire someone, but I don't know anyone local who can recommend a tax preparer. With relocation expenses and all, we may be hitting a higher tax bracket. Boo. Between that, buying a house and needing to file in 3 states, it feels like it will be overwhelming.

Check you state's society of CPA website.  They will have a list you can go from.

[drloretta]

Jan 14, 2015 12:07:29 GMT -5 les said:

I feel like I have been stuck in a series of transitional modes for several years now and it's really starting to weigh on me. Right now I am in the application process for grad school and won't know whether I got in for at least a couple months. I also need to figure out where I am going to move this May/June when my lease is up, but it's difficult to plan without knowing which, if any, schools I will be accepted to. I like my job, but know I will not stay there forever. I also struggle a bit with not being engaged or married. I just want to feel settled!

Ugh, sorry for the long vent. I know I don't have much to complain about and am trying to be optimistic and excited about the future, but it just seems overwhelming sometimes.

Transitions is tough! Vent away

[konapoppy]

I got the most comfortable pants yesterday. They are Coaster pants from Athleta. I kept raving about them and how I would never take them off.

When H tried to make a move last night I told him no because I refused to take them off. He laughed. But feel sorry for my husband.

[drloretta]

My brain is all over the place this week. DH had a job interview last week, and the recruiter is indicating an offer is pending. That would mean we would move about 90 minutes away. I'm kind of excited about DH's career path there and the prospect of someplace new, but we were both finally on the same page about being somewhat settled in our current place. ON the plus side, my WAH job will make it easier financially and otherwise to make this happen.

Then I start to get sad that I'll have to leave DD's school, my doctor, my MOMS group, etc.

I"m trying not to get too worked up about anything until we see an offer.

[mskitkat]

Jan 14, 2015 12:29:49 GMT -5 mrsfarmer said:

Jan 14, 2015 11:50:43 GMT -5 mskitkat said:

I'm obsessing over out 2014 taxes. I really think we need to hire someone, but I don't know anyone local who can recommend a tax preparer. With relocation expenses and all, we may be hitting a higher tax bracket. Boo. Between that, buying a house and needing to file in 3 states, it feels like it will be overwhelming.

Check you state's society of CPA website.  They will have a list you can go from.

I can trust any of these? I've never hired someone to do my taxes before. Anything in particular I should know about them?

[les]

drloretta - Thank you! You have a lot to process right now. Change certainly is both exciting and scary. I am totally confident in your ability to handle it well.


RockNVoll - Thank you so much for the kind words. You always give such great support and advice. I am so glad I met you and the other Boston ladies.

Regarding the lease, I'm not sure if the landlord would be open to a month-to-month agreement (it's possible, though). Also, my roommates plan on moving when the lease is up, so I think staying here for just an extra month or two with new people moving in might be a little chaotic. I am also a bit anxious to have my own place again. Living with other people is tiring for an introvert!

You are right about the waiting part being the worst. I think I will hear from 1-2 of the schools I applied to by May, but the third doesn't even have the application open yet! Fortunately, all of the schools I am interested in are off the green line so I should be fine as long as I move in that area.

[mrsfarmer]

Jan 14, 2015 12:42:48 GMT -5 mskitkat said:

Jan 14, 2015 12:29:49 GMT -5 mrsfarmer said:

Check you state's society of CPA website.  They will have a list you can go from.

I can trust any of these? I've never hired someone to do my taxes before. Anything in particular I should know about them?

I wouldn't just trust picking only one out of the list.  Maybe check out websites if they are with a firm.  Always feel free to call and ask questions - most will be honest if they are booked right now or what their fees are.  Where it is multi-state, there will probably be a charge for each one.  Also, Google search their name to see if anything pops up.  With your situation, I would go with an EA (Enrolled Agent) or CPA rather than H&R Block or something similar.

[les]

scm1011 - Thank you! I think I will hear back from schools in early to mid summer. You brought up a great point about subletting. I wouldn't mind that arrangement at all. I really appreciate the offer to help me move, although I probably will hire movers again so my friends don't hate me. I will definitely host a GTG in my place after I move!

Also, I still want to take a class with you! Sorry we didn't seem to coordinate well enough to sign up this time. 

Once you get back from your trip to visit RockNVoll (I'm so jealous and I hope you two have an awesome time!), we should have our first drinking club meeting. liveintheville mentioned it at the last GTG to me and mcc.

[Deleted]

Jan 14, 2015 12:07:29 GMT -5 les said:

I feel like I have been stuck in a series of transitional modes for several years now and it's really starting to weigh on me. Right now I am in the application process for grad school and won't know whether I got in for at least a couple months. I also need to figure out where I am going to move this May/June when my lease is up, but it's difficult to plan without knowing which, if any, schools I will be accepted to. I like my job, but know I will not stay there forever. I also struggle a bit with not being engaged or married. I just want to feel settled!

Ugh, sorry for the long vent. I know I don't have much to complain about and am trying to be optimistic and excited about the future, but it just seems overwhelming sometimes.

Just wanted to chime in and say,  I completely understand how you feel. It IS exhausting when it's one thing after another for years on end. I have no advice, just commiseration. 

[les]

Jan 14, 2015 13:10:42 GMT -5 @buckybells said:

Jan 14, 2015 12:07:29 GMT -5 les said:

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Just wanted to chime in and say,  I completely understand how you feel. It IS exhausting when it's one thing after another for years on end. I have no advice, just commiseration. 

Thank you. I really appreciate it. I often read your posts and find that your words echo my sentiments. It is helpful to know that other people can relate.

[les]

Jan 14, 2015 13:11:57 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jan 14, 2015 13:07:24 GMT -5 les said:

scm1011 - Thank you! I think I will hear back from schools in early to mid summer. You brought up a great point about subletting. I wouldn't mind that arrangement at all. I really appreciate the offer to help me move, although I probably will hire movers again so my friends don't hate me. I will definitely host a GTG in my place after I move!

Also, I still want to take a class with you! Sorry we didn't seem to coordinate well enough to sign up this time. 

Once you get back from your trip to visit RockNVoll (I'm so jealous and I hope you two have an awesome time!), we should have our first drinking club meeting. liveintheville mentioned it at the last GTG to me and mcc.

And why would you think I'd be interested in such an event?!



JK  Obvi, I'm in.

I was thinking about our class yesterday too, and how we missed sign ups. Oops. There should be another round starting in March so we'll def have to plan for that!

No reason at all...LOL! I had 3/4 of a cup of spiked hot chocolate last night and fell asleep soon after. I need to work on my alcohol tolerance level. 

Definitely!