Will we know by the end of the day today if H got the job he interviewed for last week? Or will they make us wait until tomorrow or, god forbid, Wednesday? I'm so nervous my gut is churning. Please please please please.
In the mean time, I'm home today to work on my class notes and slides for my adjunct professor gig, which starts tomorrow! the house to myself for the whole day!
I need to tell my boss today that I have applied for other positions and then ask if he'll serve as a reference for me. He's the best boss and I hate the idea of not working for him, but this move is best for us.
H is up in MD (I'm in GA) and today is his first day back in his old job. I am so incredibly happy for him, because I know how much he loved that job and hated to leave it when we moved here. And so thankful to my family for helping us out during this transition. H is living in my sister's garage apartment for nearly nothing.
I just submitted a request for a partial refund for an airline change fee. I hope United is kind and gives it to me - my mom's cardiologist wrote an actual letter when I had called his office to request a note and I might have cried when I saw that he was nice enough to do that. I didn't think that he would.
Post by sometimesrunner on Aug 24, 2015 9:07:59 GMT -5
Sending good thoughts your way, @idaholakelady !
I start class today and I'm dreading it. I took 12 hours this summer and only had a one week break all summer long. It was glorious and now I'm having a hard time getting excited to go back. Only 12 more credit hours left...
Post by irene adler on Aug 24, 2015 10:26:47 GMT -5
I get more done between 5 - 8 am than any other of the day. I hemmed 3 skirts, ripped apart a dress, walked my dog, ran, cleaned the spare room, did a load of laundry, put together dinner in the crock pot, and got ready for work.
Now I am at work bemoaning the fact that my to go coffee cup is on the kitchen counter.
I found out yesterday that we're doing "Christmas in LA" and Mr. Insom's parents, sister and her husband, sister's toddler, adult younger brother, and possibly adult older brother and fiancée will be flying in and spending the holidays under our roof. We just moved in and still have to buy enough beds for everyone, not to mention all the other crap that I consider "good hosting" to be. I've never even made a turkey, let alone a full Christmas dinner.
When I found this out, I went upstairs to lie in my bed. I stayed there until the sun went down. Lol
insominac - Last year we decided to host Thanksgiving (mostly because we were tired of having to choose whose house to go to) and we ordered the semi-prepared meal from the grocery store. It was delicious. I highly recommend that route.
I found out yesterday that we're doing "Christmas in LA" and Mr. Insom's parents, sister and her husband, sister's toddler, adult younger brother, and possibly adult older brother and fiancée will be flying in and spending the holidays under our roof. We just moved in and still have to buy enough beds for everyone, not to mention all the other crap that I consider "good hosting" to be. I've never even made a turkey, let alone a full Christmas dinner.
When I found this out, I went upstairs to lie in my bed. I stayed there until the sun went down. Lol
Crap! Did you agree to any of this? Can you put your foot down and insist that they get a hotel?
Re: cooking a holiday meal, I've done it a few times and the key is LISTS, prepping whatever you can ahead of time (pre-set the table, make mashed potatoes the night before), and delegating tasks to guests (bring wine or a dessert) or at least relying on a few storebought dishes.
I have really had the travel bug lately and want to go all the places. We had a bit of a fantasy that if Mr. P's company had layoffs and he was on the list, we would spend a few months traveling. Recruiters have been sniffing around again, so even if that happened, he would probably be responsible and take another position right away. Plus, we have cats and one travels well and the other not so much.
I have really had the travel bug lately and want to go all the places. We had a bit of a fantasy that if Mr. P's company had layoffs and he was on the list, we would spend a few months traveling. Recruiters have been sniffing around again, so even if that happened, he would probably be responsible and take another position right away. Plus, we have cats and one travels well and the other not so much.
It is almost 6pm here. It's just 3 hours before normal bedtime.
I have really had the travel bug lately and want to go all the places. We had a bit of a fantasy that if Mr. P's company had layoffs and he was on the list, we would spend a few months traveling. Recruiters have been sniffing around again, so even if that happened, he would probably be responsible and take another position right away. Plus, we have cats and one travels well and the other not so much.
It is almost 6pm here. It's just 3 hours before normal bedtime.
I wasn't sure of the time difference, but I admire parents that make it until 6pm. I'd probably be done by noon most days, LOL. I forget, do you have school age kids?
I really want to take tomorrow off of work so I can study for my upcoming exam, but I don't want to have to tell my manager why I'm asking off on such short notice. Tomorrow is my last opportunity to take off before my exam.
H wrote me an email telling me about his awesome first day: "I feel like I am back in a place where I actually matter and can make a difference." This solidifies that we are doing the right thing. Just need to get a job for me and sell our house. Nothing big.