Wednesday Randoms

[imalwaysme79]

It's been forever since I started a thread!

I'm waiting for the campus tour of my local university to begin. I can't believe I'm doing this, back to school after 14 years! I already applied and requested my transcripts...woohoo!

[jojoandleo]

I went over every file I'm on to update it, two files I had worked on recently and was waiting a few more days to follow up on. Those two files are the ones my boss is all "why have you done nothing in two weeks!?!" A- it hasn't been two weeks. I've docketed two weeks to follow up. Jackass.

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My body had apparently decided to just stop sleeping. I have trouble falling asleep (unusual for me) I wake up everynight around 1am, fall back asleep until 3 or 4 and then never go back to sleep. It's so weird though because I'm wide awake and I don't get tired.

It's been very helpful for the 6am calls I have for my new job and getting me out of the house to workout in the morning. 6am barre class? Done!

[GilliC]

I was invited by someone from a local company to give a software talk at their company's internal conference this fall. I was so excited, because our company's technical promotion system puts a strong emphasis on external visibility within your field. I felt that being directly asked to present some of my ideas would be a huge benefit when I eventually apply for the next level.

So I asked my boss if I could spend a day to attend the conference.

His response:

Do you know people there? How would a Norwegian software consultant company pick an nonprofessional speaker to talk at their internal conference? What would you talk about ?

Gee, thanks for the blow to my ego. You already know that I've spoken at an external conference three years ago and will be speaking at another this summer, so it's not like it's unheard of.

And it brings up the annoying problem that our top-level management set these stupid promotion criteria, but then the people at the bottom struggle to get the time to follow up on them. Sure, some people who reach the expert technical level are the ones who spend all of their free time doing additional research, but for the rest of us, it's up the whim of your immediate boss whether or not they'll make time for it.

(To be fair, the invitation does seem a little left-field if you didn't know that some of the people from the company have seen part of a dry run for the talk they'd like me to give. But I still think he could have made his message sound a bit less condescending!)

[mcc]

The Dentist and I leave for Jamaica tomorrow- woohoo!!!

[wampuscat]

I am starving today. It's only 10am and I already want to eat the lunch I brought.

I'm trying to get my ass in gear because I've really been slacking around the house lately. I feel like I got a lot accomplished last night after work and it feels GOOD. I've been so lazy lately and I keep putting stuff off, but I like the feeling I get after I actually get stuff done.

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DD complained on the way to school that she was still hungry, so I gave her my breakfast. I've been starving all morning, so I'm ready ready ready for lunch.

[bg]

I have a stressful doctors appointment this afternoon. I'm hoping all goes well but I'll have yoga after to help keep me calm no matter what happens. How is it only Wednesday???

[quietmind]

I got a text this morning from my H. It wasn't meant for me, it was meant for the girl who is the reason we're separated. Just when I think he can't make me feel any worse, he proves that he can. Fuck him.

[achase123]

Jun 3, 2015 9:45:20 GMT -5 mcc said:

The Dentist and I leave for Jamaica tomorrow- woohoo!!!

So jealous that sounds amazing!

I'm kind of stressed for BF. His divorce has long been final but now his ex is trying to come back for a certain amount of money she feels she's entitled too (the division of assets was unequal). It's past the statute of limitations but he's still nervous that she could find a loop hole. The house was the biggest asset and she signed it over to him when they split. I think he's fine but it's still nerve wracking for him to go through! I hate things like that since I've been there before too where you feel like such important things are up to a judge to decide!

[redredwine]

Jun 3, 2015 9:27:10 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

My body had apparently decided to just stop sleeping. I have trouble falling asleep (unusual for me) I wake up everynight around 1am, fall back asleep until 3 or 4 and then never go back to sleep. It's so weird though because I'm wide awake and I don't get tired.

It's been very helpful for the 6am calls I have for my new job and getting me out of the house to workout in the morning. 6am barre class? Done!

This is typically me...except for the falling asleep part (most nights I can fall asleep OK, but often wake up 1-3/4) My doctor suggested eating protein just before bed and honestly this helps a ton. String cheese is a favorite so it's my go-to. OR if I forget and wake up at 1 (it's ALWAYS around 1!) I pop a string cheese and it often helps. 

Just a tip.  

[glitzyglow]

I tripped and hit my head Monday night on the edge of my apt's bar counter and ended up vomiting a few times, so my roommate took me to the ER. Luckily no major damage. That said, I am dreading the medical bill. My insurance doesn't kick in until the 10th according to work. I know it was better to be safe than sorry (all I could think about was when Natasha Richardson died from her head injury), but I will cry when I get the bill.

I just watched my cat run crazily throughout my room and then he launched off my ottoman onto my bed, where he promptly bounced off and fell onto the floor. Aren't we a graceful pair this week?

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I've been sick since yesterday morning. Abdominal pain and fever. I actually thought it might be my appendix, but had a ct scan today at work and it was negative. Something's up though because I feel so terrible. Yesterday I slept for about 16 hours and I scheduled an apt with my primary care dr tomorrow (so I'll stay home from work).

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Jun 3, 2015 12:43:51 GMT -5 RamblingRose said:

I had tentative plans with a friend to get together this week while she and her BF are here on vacation.We originally were getting together last night for dinner, but she put me off till lunch tomorrow on the way out of town. I'm okay with that part, but the restaurant she wants to go to isn't very good. I don't have much disposable income, so I don't want to go now and waste my few spare $$ on a mediocre meal. I think I'm going to bow out.
This is flameful, right?

Why not change the location?

[calle28]

Jun 3, 2015 10:56:31 GMT -5 quietmind said:

I got a text this morning from my H. It wasn't meant for me, it was meant for the girl who is the reason we're separated. Just when I think he can't make me feel any worse, he proves that he can. Fuck him.

I'm sorry. What a jerk.

[bl]

quietmind yikes, that's pretty shitty, I'm sorry
glitzyglow glad you're okay. When you get the bill see about calling them and paying it off in a lump sum if you can because many times they will give a significant discount that way.

I am having a really good day/week. Had a good counseling session on Monday, I love my new therapist. Got some friend time last night, then hung out with no game guy (from now on I will call him runner because no game is mean) and started watching Game of Thrones with him. Even though Garth was cancelled I am still seeing Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessionals on Friday (welcome back to high school lol), and going to Ft Laurderdale for a weekend on the beach.

[bl]

Jun 3, 2015 14:28:08 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

Jun 3, 2015 13:58:37 GMT -5 bl said:

quietmind yikes, that's pretty shitty, I'm sorry
glitzyglow glad you're okay. When you get the bill see about calling them and paying it off in a lump sum if you can because many times they will give a significant discount that way.

I am having a really good day/week. Had a good counseling session on Monday, I love my new therapist. Got some friend time last night, then hung out with no game guy (from now on I will call him runner because no game is mean) and started watching Game of Thrones with him. Even though Garth was cancelled I am still seeing Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessionals on Friday (welcome back to high school lol), and going to Ft Laurderdale for a weekend on the beach.

what happened with the golfer? I may have missed an update. I havent posted much lately.
H was suppsoed to be out of the house end of May, but asked for an extension since his new potential job is doing a background check and it's best if he's home and not living in a new place.
prob BS but i cannot argue anymore. I have no energy

I didn't really give an update, but don't mind doing so.  I started calling him on some of the things that seemed fishy to me.  I also realized I didn't really mind not seeing him which was obviously very telling. I started only texting when he texted first and my responses were much shorter, so the communication became less and less.  One day he just didn't text and I didn't either and that was the beginning of May, and I am totally fine with that. My gut tells me he was still living with his ex at the very minimum. 

I reactivated my Tinder on Memorial day and have had a few dates since. Last night was number 3 with runner.

[bl]

mp yay on the interviews. In my current company we also interview for our bosses all the way from Supervisors to VPs. They typically only have us do the top 3 or so candidates, but if we have a definite no or a strong preference for one of other other it usually carries quite a bit of weight. Our philosophy is that you can make sure leadership styles mesh, and if you said yes to the person you are more invested in their success and less likely to be "oh management hired this shitty person and I never would have" or whatever.

[mommadukes]

Jun 3, 2015 14:41:42 GMT -5 bl said:

Jun 3, 2015 14:28:08 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

what happened with the golfer? I may have missed an update. I havent posted much lately.
H was suppsoed to be out of the house end of May, but asked for an extension since his new potential job is doing a background check and it's best if he's home and not living in a new place.
prob BS but i cannot argue anymore. I have no energy

I didn't really give an update, but don't mind doing so.  I started calling him on some of the things that seemed fishy to me.  I also realized I didn't really mind not seeing him which was obviously very telling. I started only texting when he texted first and my responses were much shorter, so the communication became less and less.  One day he just didn't text and I didn't either and that was the beginning of May, and I am totally fine with that. My gut tells me he was still living with his ex at the very minimum. 

I reactivated my Tinder on Memorial day and have had a few dates since. Last night was number 3 with runner.

that sucks, but at least you have been able to move on from this. it's unfortunate that men just can't be honest with things.

[imalwaysme79]

Jun 3, 2015 13:58:37 GMT -5 bl said:

quietmind yikes, that's pretty shitty, I'm sorry
glitzyglow glad you're okay. When you get the bill see about calling them and paying it off in a lump sum if you can because many times they will give a significant discount that way.

I am having a really good day/week. Had a good counseling session on Monday, I love my new therapist. Got some friend time last night, then hung out with no game guy (from now on I will call him runner because no game is mean) and started watching Game of Thrones with him. Even though Garth was cancelled I am still seeing Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessionals on Friday (welcome back to high school lol), and going to Ft Laurderdale for a weekend on the beach.

I'm basically in Ft Lauderdale Will you only be here for the weekend?

[cam13]

Jun 3, 2015 10:56:31 GMT -5 quietmind said:

I got a text this morning from my H. It wasn't meant for me, it was meant for the girl who is the reason we're separated. Just when I think he can't make me feel any worse, he proves that he can. Fuck him.

What an ass, I'm sorry. ::hugs::

[cam13]

I went to both my 6 year old niece's and 10 year old nephew's end of the year parties today. I am drained now. Kids are a lot of work. Hats off to you parents and teachers!

[bl]

@imalwaysme79 oh yay, glad to know you aren't too far! Yeah, only the weekend. We are leaving Saturday morning going to the beach, staying in a hotel and leaving sometime Sunday afternoon.

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Jun 3, 2015 10:56:31 GMT -5 quietmind said:

I got a text this morning from my H. It wasn't meant for me, it was meant for the girl who is the reason we're separated. Just when I think he can't make me feel any worse, he proves that he can. Fuck him.

omg. ugh.  Did you respond? Did he realize what he did?

My X called me last night all sad and pouty.  This isn't really that unusual since we're amicable but I sensed he really misses me.  But only because he doesn't know how to take care of himself - keep groceries in the house, prepare meals, clean, handle all the house service issues, etc etc etc.  I can't even imagine what that house looks like right now.  

Not my problem.

[imalwaysme79]

Jun 3, 2015 17:20:21 GMT -5 bl said:

@imalwaysme79 oh yay, glad to know you aren't too far! Yeah, only the weekend. We are leaving Saturday morning going to the beach, staying in a hotel and leaving sometime Sunday afternoon.

Sounds like a fun quick trip

[abcdefu]

This weather is killing me! It needs to stop raining like yesterday! It feels like April instead of June.

I went into my medical imaging office to schedule my MRI for my follow up neurosurgeon appointment at the end of this month. I walked in and there was a young employee behind the counter and a young man standing at the counter eating. The employee was asking me health-related questions. (Ie: did I have a pacemaker; am I pregnant? etc. ) She stopped in the middle of scheduling my appointment to introduce her coworker to her boyfriend aka man eating at the counter. I don't know if I should have said something or not. It was strange and a little uncomfortable.


jojoandleo - That is super annoying!

mcc - Have fun!!!

bg - Good luck with your appointment. I hope everything turns out fine!

quietmind - I'm sorry. he sucks!

@blueyes623 - I hope you feel better soon.

glitzyglow - I'm so glad you got it checked out. Definitely better safe than sorry. Oh and as soon as you start googling or thinking about what happened to other people, it's best to just go get checked out before the phantom symptoms start!

mp - good luck with your interviews and obvi he would want a hip boss like you! 

[idahome]

I have a working air conditioner now. It's all shiny and new and my house is so comfortable. I plan to walk outside and look at it every month before I pay the bill on it, too.

I have an interview Monday. I'm nervous and excited. If they like me I'll go back for a half day interview next Thursday! Please send job vibes my way!!

[liubot]

BF broke up with me. I'm devastated.

[quietmind]

Jun 3, 2015 17:35:48 GMT -5 @blushnbashful said:

Jun 3, 2015 10:56:31 GMT -5 quietmind said:

I got a text this morning from my H. It wasn't meant for me, it was meant for the girl who is the reason we're separated. Just when I think he can't make me feel any worse, he proves that he can. Fuck him.

omg. ugh.  Did you respond? Did he realize what he did?

My X called me last night all sad and pouty.  This isn't really that unusual since we're amicable but I sensed he really misses me.  But only because he doesn't know how to take care of himself - keep groceries in the house, prepare meals, clean, handle all the house service issues, etc etc etc.  I can't even imagine what that house looks like right now.  

Not my problem.

Yes, I texted him back and did a lot of cussing. He replied back with "sorry". Then, about 2 hours later he sent another one "I really am sorry". I ignored it. He came by to see the kids before he went to work and I stayed in the other room. He came in there and tried to hug me and I pushed him away and told him I have nothing else to say to him unless it's about the kids.

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((liubot))