Tuesday Randoms

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Apparently I have a lot of randoms these days!


I'm trying to do that intuitive eating thing. I actually think it's sort of working. I just eat exactly what I feel like. Right now it's a ton of carbs which I think makes sense because I was restricting them. But I actually feel better with some carbs in me. I read another thread where they were saying not everyone's blood sugar reacts the same to carbs. I'm starting to think I'm one of those who doesn't have a spike. Because I'm actually eating way less now that I'm not trying to fill a void. I also have been craving "healthier" stuff too like vegetables and what not, so maybe there is something to this. I think my ED really screwed up my own trust in myself to pick what foods my body needs.

I officially broke things off with A. It felt like we were both dragging it out and I think this is the healthiest scenario. I feel really good about it and positive.

[mommadukes]

hugs to you. what was his response?

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Dec 1, 2015 14:21:26 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

hugs to you. what was his response?

No response and I think that's best. I'm not really upset. It had already sort of come to an end so I'm not sad or anything. 

[jellymankelly]

Dec 1, 2015 14:24:52 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Dec 1, 2015 14:21:26 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

hugs to you. what was his response?

No response and I think that's best. I'm not really upset. It had already sort of come to an end so I'm not sad or anything. 

I had one of these. It basically fizzled and I realized I didn't care if I saw him every week, or talked to him every day. He was a nice enough guy, it had just run its course. It's nice when something ends like that - you can be glad it happened and you don't have to go through the bad feelings and mourning period.

[Eureka1984]

Hugs to you @pdx.

So I've been super busy at work and I haven't been around much. I'm counting down until the busy passes.

[1confused1]

Hugs pdx.

I kept scrolling past this post because I didn't realize it was Tuesday. I have been so scatterbrained lately, I think I have too much going on/stress.

[jigsy]

Since this is a random thread, I will just plop this in here - I want to gush about my awesomeness when it comes to gift giving, lol.

Tis the season of gifts and all that, so I have been brainstorming what to get Vegas - the last two gifts I have gotten for him have been awesome and I was worried I wouldn't be able to match their caliber. So even though it is highly boring, one thing he has mentioned needing is some new sheets. Because I don't want to get a set of boring white sheets (which is what the current bedspread is) I started looking for some nice subtle geek sheets. In my mind, I pictured like grey/washed out logos of a game or superhero he likes. But all I was finding was the crazy bright sheets for kids...I guess adults don't need classy child sheets, lol.

Then I thought - well, I'll buy the fabric and make my own! Which is crazy, because while I can sew, I am pretty sure I would never actually be able to sew a fitted sheet. But, I realized I could sew pillowcases - so I found some fun Marvel fabric that is greyscale and not too childish. Once I get it in, I will go find some complimentary plain sheets and sew a couple "accent" pillow cases.

But, I can't stop there, because who gives a dude they are seeing just sheets? So I am going for a Marvel/comic theme - in addition to the sheets, I bought the ultimate Marvel character encyclopedia coffee book table. Then I was going to get a couple comic books, but I didn't want to get him something he already has, so I got him a sketchbook with random prompts because he has talked about wanting to draw and illustrate more, but he just can't get started...so maybe this will help.

I realize this is probably the most boring post ever for all of you, but I wanted to brag on myself since I won't get to see the fruits of my labors for a couple weeks.

[idahome]

I feel like I need someone else to come in and be the adult in my life for a while. I'm struggling financially and with friends right now. It's hard and I'm just ready to have time away from everything. But to make that happen I need money. Pity party of one.

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I had a super busy day.  I have an interview tomorrow and I'm nervous on so many levels.  That's about all I've got.  ((@pdx18)) ((idahome))

[cuddlyevil]

I have been ghosted by the guy I saw Saturday. I'm not sad about it, but it was nice having someone kiss me and hold my hand.

[glitzyglow]

(((@pdx18))) (((idahome))) (((cuddlyevil)))

Good luck @blueyes623

After 4 days of rain, I finally was able to run outside. My calves were really tight and it made the run kind of hard, but I did it.

My Express order came in. 5 out of 6 items fit, so that's good. While trying on the shirts I realized my bra is too big. It's good I've lost some weight, but ugh, I hate spending money on bras.

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Thanks glitzyglow!!! 

[1confused1]

Dec 1, 2015 20:18:29 GMT -5 idahome said:

I feel like I need someone else to come in and be the adult in my life for a while. I'm struggling financially and with friends right now. It's hard and I'm just ready to have time away from everything. But to make that happen I need money. Pity party of one.

Can you take a weekend off and just stay home and do nothing?  I do this when my kids go to their dad's and it really helps.  Spend time in bed, go for a walk, pour a cocktail and rent a movie.

Hugs!!

[alleinesein]

2 of my online classes started this week. I'm doing my TESOL certification through ASU and doing a Business Analytics Specialization through the Wharton School at Univ of Pennsylvania.

The Analytics courses are going to effin kill me. I hate statistics and I hate probability and combine that with excel spreadsheets and its just a big ball of nasty stress. These two areas of math have always been the most frustrating for me because none of it makes any sense. Way too many equations and formulas and not enough explanation as to how to use them!

I'm doing all this just so I can have something to put on my resume. I feel like I am grasping at straws nowadays and I just want a damn job not matter what field it is in. I can no longer feel any passion for a specific career field because I am so damn depressed with the whole job search.

[alleinesein]

Dec 2, 2015 2:05:04 GMT -5 mp said:

Dec 1, 2015 23:26:47 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

2 of my online classes started this week. I'm doing my TESOL certification through ASU and doing a Business Analytics Specialization through the Wharton School at Univ of Pennsylvania.

The Analytics courses are going to effin kill me. I hate statistics and I hate probability and combine that with excel spreadsheets and its just a big ball of nasty stress. These two areas of math have always been the most frustrating for me because none of it makes any sense. Way too many equations and formulas and not enough explanation as to how to use them!

I'm doing all this just so I can have something to put on my resume. I feel like I am grasping at straws nowadays and I just want a damn job not matter what field it is in. I can no longer feel any passion for a specific career field because I am so damn depressed with the whole job search.

Yay for taking classes. I think it's a great thing! But... In terms of business analytics. If you hate the field and hate statistics ... You'll probably struggle a lot in the field. To be fair I rarely do statistics, but the same logic and brainpower is required for daily work. I dunno - I don't think people need to be passionate about their work, I just worry you'll invest time and money in a field that you won't even be able to tolerate, lol.

If you have the aptitude I'd go straight to big data right now, personally.

I can handle Yield Management and Sales Forecasts for the hospitality industry so dealing with data isn't something foreign.  I just get so flustered at the way some stuff is taught and I can't grasp the material because I need a real world application in order to "see" it.  I want to know how it works in real life as opposed to textbook theory. My brain is just wired weird!  

The excel spreadsheets and formulas are just confusing me since there really wasn't an explanation in the video lecture or the pdf file.  I did 3 of my problems the old fashioned way- longhand multiplication and division and got the right answers but I am flummoxed as to how to calculate the data using excel because I have no clue where to input the raw data.  Once I figure out which spreadsheet to use and where all the data goes I will be less homicidal! I need one of those color coded charts/cheat sheets.  

At least the TESOL stuff is pretty easy.  Cheesy at times but fairly easy and mostly common sense.  While I can't teach someone math I can teach them other stuff and I can find ways to make it easy to understand.  And I am oddly good at writing out step by step processes for anything so I am kinda looking forward to the lesson planning part of the course.  

I just don't know what employers are looking for anymore.  I saw a position tonight for a receptionist that required a degree, 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of high school and college transcripts.  WTF?!?! My grades in high school and college have nothing to do with the job nor are they an indication of my awesome phone answering skills.  The only thing my college transcripts will tell you is that I am an ethical drunk who can write bad poems and explain the political mess in the Middle East; there is a severe lack of a "phone skills 101" course on it.

[winecat]

Dec 1, 2015 21:55:02 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

I had a super busy day.  I have an interview tomorrow and I'm nervous on so many levels.  That's about all I've got.  ((@pdx18 )) ((idahome ))

Lots of juju for your interview today!