Thursday Vents/Randoms

[crashgizmo]

Whatcha got?

Vent: DH's company is the worst when it comes to what I like to call "vague paychecking". He will get a paycheck that is 1/2 the normal amount, then the following week he'll get the rest. Or they will change the process by which he is supposed to get a bonus, and he suddenly won't get a bonus anymore after 5 years. Forget about trying to decipher his paychecks since he has car allowances, HSA, 2 types of bonuses, health insurance, and phone allowances all taken out. And this is a huge international company. 

Random: I bought a new blazer last week, and I love it so much. I wore it twice this week when I was sure I wouldn't see the same people. 

[UnderProtest]

crashgizmo I have the same vent about my husband's paycheck. He does get paid a different amount every month, but then add in the stuff related to his foreign assignment, reimbursements for school, and then reimbursements for expenses, I can't keep track of it at all.

My vent- I still haven't gotten a proper thank you (a gift) from my husband for hosting the huge BBQ. Hence, my online shopping for a new purse (or two).

[raangoli]

crashgizmo - Which blazer?

UnderProtest - I forgot about the BBQ. In that case, buy both bags! Treat yo' self!

I am also looking for a "treat yo' self" gift. I would like a new cross body bag, but I can't find one I like.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 23, 2015 9:38:45 GMT -5 raangoli said:

crashgizmo - Which blazer?

UnderProtest - I forgot about the BBQ. In that case, buy both bags! Treat yo' self!

I am also looking for a "treat yo' self" gift. I would like a new cross body bag, but I can't find one I like.

Radley has a striped cross body bag too.  

www.radley.co.uk/putney-large-zip-top-cross-body-bag/

[irene adler]

I've been looking for a cross body bag, and I keep looking at Fossil bags. This defeats the purpose, because my current cross body bag is a fossil one and I just can't break up with it.

That being said, it still looks amazing after 3 years and has heard up well to a,most daily abuse.

[crashgizmo]

raangoli, it's this one:http://www.jcpenney.com/worthington-essential-open-front-blazer-plus/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002850188&searchTerm=worthington+blazer&catId=SearchResults&_dyncharset=UTF-8&colorizedImg=DP0804201417271520M.tif

It's hard to find a plus size blazer that isn't boxy, and I like that this one doesn't have buttons and the sleeves roll up. I bought the black one.

[sicilygirl]

After being gone from work for 3 days, I got to the office this morning and can't find my glasses. They're nowhere. I always put them in the exact same place, and I've looked all over my office just in case the cleaning lady moved them over the weekend when she was here. My eyes are killing me already from the strain, and it's not even 10!

[tine]

I bought this dress (http://www.loft.com/cutout-back-flare-dress/364015?colorExplode=false&skuId=18498387&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=4659) yesterday in 2 sizes and just got an email that they are out of the size more likely to fit me. I also bought these shoes in nude (http://www.amazon.com/Madden-Girl-Womens-Darrlin-Sandal/dp/B00FZVNTT8/ref=sr_1_2_mc?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1429800632&sr=1-2&keywords=madden+girl). I have 3 weddings this summer and 2 showers and, besides my bridesmaid dress, these are the only new items I plan to buy. Between wedding gifts, shower gifts, travel, hotel rooms, bachelor and bachelorette parties, bridesmaid dress and tux, H and I are already looking at spending thousands this wedding season.

[Deleted]

I need to stop spending money! OMG. Between some new clothes and an expensive vet visit this month, I had already gone nuts. Now I just booked 2 plane tickets to Seattle this summer (for a total of $320 using rewards points - so cheap!) and I ordered a Fitbit HR yesterday since my old fitbit died and I really need to do SOMETHING.

I seriously need to cut it out. I mean none of that was totally frivolous - I needed new clothes, I don't consider travel frivolous since it's important to me, and I really need to lose some freaking weight - but I really hope that I can chill out for the next couple of months and get back on track.

[konapoppy]

I just want it to be Friday!!! I am totally working from home tomorrow in my pjs.

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I'm feeling very lost with this broken arm. My normal activities aren't possible. Archery is totally out, so are kettlebells. I tried making cookies, not thinking about needing to stir or scoop, it didn't go well, I'm pretty sure there are rocks that are softer. I need to find something to do to keep me occupied for the while.

[mbcdefg]

I'm at a trade show and it's the last day, so people are tired and cranky and don't want to network. I really need some quotes for an article so I'm hoping that at least 2-3 people are feeling chatty today.

I came in this morning and had breakfast with a coworker I don't know well. As soon as I came in he told me to look at his face and tell me what was wrong (). Turns out he has a scab that he's self-conscious about. (Which I never would've noticed if he didn't point it out.) Oookkaaayyy. He's a salesman so I get that he doesn't want to seem weird to clients, but he wouldn't let it go.

Then he started on a long tangent about how good illegal immigrants have it in this country - they get paid well in all cash, don't pay taxes, collect extra Social Security, buy brand new luxury cars, and refuse to learn English so now the whole country won't speak any English in a few years - oh, but his wife is an immigrant so it's ok to say all that. I made a hasty retreat.

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Apr 23, 2015 10:42:37 GMT -5 @rennido said:

Apr 23, 2015 10:37:10 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

I'm feeling very lost with this broken arm. My normal activities aren't possible. Archery is totally out, so are kettlebells. I tried making cookies, not thinking about needing to stir or scoop, it didn't go well, I'm pretty sure there are rocks that are softer. I need to find something to do to keep me occupied for the while.

I missed what happened?

I fell while I was in Boston.  It's just a fracture, but I'm supposed to keep it in a sling.

[ddi741]

I bought a roomba this morning. Ordered from kohls (30% off plus 6% ebates). I'm calling him Ricky Bobby.

[protozoa]

I am having major computer problems at work that are making it very hard to get anything done, and can't get ahold of help desk. Then during a conference call my foster dog, who was returned, had a massive bout of doggy diarrhea in my office. I'd like a time out please.

[konapoppy]

@rennido, fun! That is totally something my H would do too. There has yet to be a successful surprise lol

[irene adler]

I wish anacin was easier to find. I am sitting in the pharmacy waiting to pick up a prescription and they don't even stock it.

Off to research if it was banned.

Eta--a quick google search indicates that the combo of aspirin and caffeine is just plain unloved.

[raangoli]

@ruralrabbit1 yikes! I hope you're not in too much pain.

mbcdefg that coworker sounds like a delight. I'm glad you were able to make a hasty retreat.