Tuesday randoms

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Home today for LL and contractors visit.  Contractors violated my whole damn apt...opening all closets and taking pics etc.  I'm glad I was here because there were 10+ people in and out.  My poor cats are huddled under my bed and terrified.  The stupid LL is still here looking at my dryer.  I wish he'd just go so I could enjoy the rest of my day.  

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Uggg how annoying @blueyes623. What's the countdown to the move?

I'm so obsessed with the Iowa caucuses. I LOVE election year!

[glitzyglow]

I have to go to a work lunch today. It's hard to lose weight when they tempt you with delicious desserts. I'll probably have one since I declined cake at our breakfast meeting. Balance?

I have a playlist on Spotify called Love. I listen to it when I need reminded what kind of love I'm holding out for. I thought initially it might stir up painful feelings, but oddly enough I find it comforting and it helps me refocus on why I shouldn't settle.

[bg]

Too many errands to run today and not enough time for work. But most of the errands are helping me move forward with the final split so they're trumping work right now.

[jojoandleo]

Feb 2, 2016 11:02:32 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

I'm so obsessed with the Iowa caucuses. I LOVE election year!

I love/hate election year. Living in a red state is rough, yo! I also am surrounding by Bernie Bros in liberal Oklahoma FB groups. Not Bernie Supporters, Bernie Bros. I'm just tired of the gender insults. There are a lot of reasons to hate Hillary, her being a "bitch" is not one of them. I love bitches. Bitches get shit done.

I had my review today. I actually was THANKED for being here, AND given a small raise (after only 6 months!). The raise wasn't anything to write home about, but if they give me something like that every 6 months, it will be.

[bl]

@blueyes623 that is a lot of people, I would not be happy either!
glitzyglow would you mind sharing the songs?

I am trying to get everything done at work and home before I fly out to Dallas on Thur for 11 days. I only get to see Dallas the person for 4 of those days and the rest I will be in a hotel for a work conference, but my bestie works there and I will get to see her. Dallas renewed my Universal annual pass to support my love of all things HP, super sweet.

[jojoandleo]

Feb 2, 2016 11:31:15 GMT -5 bl said:

  Dallas renewed my Universal annual pass to support my love of all things HP, super sweet.

That's a keeper.

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Feb 2, 2016 11:02:32 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Uggg how annoying @blueyes623 . What's the countdown to the move?

At the current time, it seems like we will need to be down there by the first week of April. So 7-8 weeks!!! EEEEEEKKKKK!

[sweetchix]

Feb 2, 2016 12:42:49 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Feb 2, 2016 11:02:32 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Uggg how annoying @blueyes623 . What's the countdown to the move?

At the current time, it seems like we will need to be down there by the first week of April. So 7-8 weeks!!! EEEEEEKKKKK!

Plenty of time to get settled before I come down Memorial Day weekend
Has J found a job?

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Feb 2, 2016 12:57:13 GMT -5 sweetchix said:

Feb 2, 2016 12:42:49 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

At the current time, it seems like we will need to be down there by the first week of April. So 7-8 weeks!!! EEEEEEKKKKK!

Plenty of time to get settled before I come down Memorial Day weekend
Has J found a job?

Not yet.  Because it will be near to the end of the school year when we arrive, we assume he will just find something for the upcoming school year.  I think at the end of the year when teachers say they won't be returning, he may be able to scoop something up easily.  And since we will already be there, it's easy to schedule interviews etc.  Fingers crossed that it pans out easily.  He's even willing to get something random in the meantime once we get there, but I don't know that it would be necessary.  
I think I'll feel better about everything once we have an idea about where we will actually live (like, hopefully we find a house and have no issues).  

[sweetchix]

Feb 2, 2016 13:08:23 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Feb 2, 2016 12:57:13 GMT -5 sweetchix said:

Plenty of time to get settled before I come down Memorial Day weekend
Has J found a job?

Not yet.  Because it will be near to the end of the school year when we arrive, we assume he will just find something for the upcoming school year.  I think at the end of the year when teachers say they won't be returning, he may be able to scoop something up easily.  And since we will already be there, it's easy to schedule interviews etc.  Fingers crossed that it pans out easily.  He's even willing to get something random in the meantime once we get there, but I don't know that it would be necessary.  
I think I'll feel better about everything once we have an idea about where we will actually live (like, hopefully we find a house and have no issues).  

I texted my BIL as he moved from WNY to NC to teach as well. He has since moved on from teaching but he may have some connections. I'll let you know.

[pandora]

I'm not feeling well today, my stomach is all queezy. I tried to make some toast and I'm pretty annoyed that these guests went through an entire loaf of bread in 3 days (2 mornings) - just two people! People are so cheap that they won't buy cereal or whatever, gah. I can't stomach anything else right now. I normally have a back up but haven't had time to pick any up.

I have a wake to head to later and need to get my act together. None of these people know I'm pregnant other than the friend from yesterday (as if yesterday) so should be interesting if they notice, lol.

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pandora, I hope you feel better.  It's hard to keep things a secret sometimes--especially one that's causing you to feel under the weather and alter your physical appearance.  

My relocation "secret" is getting harder and harder to keep.  It's mostly at work (although a handful of trusted people know now), but I spend so much time with these people every day that I feel a (lying by omission) sort of guilt.  In truth, it's for my own protection from the business end of things because I'm non union and have little protection if they told me to just pack my shit and leave.  If I didn't have a select few people with giant gossip mouths, I'd be able to tell my immediate group without fear of it being leaked to the up aboves and HR.  But, alas...it is what it is.  I still haven't told some friends because we're not as close anymore and they are a bit judgey.  One in particular.  I know I should tell her before I make a fb announcement, but I'm sort of avoiding it.  I guess it shouldn't really matter because we have drifted tremendously and she has become kind of snooty.  So we likely will not maintain a friendship after I move (other than via social media). Ehhh... 

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Feb 2, 2016 13:13:32 GMT -5 sweetchix said:

Feb 2, 2016 13:08:23 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

Not yet.  Because it will be near to the end of the school year when we arrive, we assume he will just find something for the upcoming school year.  I think at the end of the year when teachers say they won't be returning, he may be able to scoop something up easily.  And since we will already be there, it's easy to schedule interviews etc.  Fingers crossed that it pans out easily.  He's even willing to get something random in the meantime once we get there, but I don't know that it would be necessary.  
I think I'll feel better about everything once we have an idea about where we will actually live (like, hopefully we find a house and have no issues).  

I texted my BIL as he moved from WNY to NC to teach as well. He has since moved on from teaching but he may have some connections. I'll let you know.

Thanks.  He so hates getting help from anyone, but if I could just point him in the right direction....   I have an old coworker that I'm friendly with in the area and she has 2 young kids, so she hears things too. 

[pandora]

Feb 2, 2016 13:48:15 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

pandora, I hope you feel better.  It's hard to keep things a secret sometimes--especially one that's causing you to feel under the weather and alter your physical appearance.  

My relocation "secret" is getting harder and harder to keep.  It's mostly at work (although a handful of trusted people know now), but I spend so much time with these people every day that I feel a (lying by omission) sort of guilt.  In truth, it's for my own protection from the business end of things because I'm non union and have little protection if they told me to just pack my shit and leave.  If I didn't have a select few people with giant gossip mouths, I'd be able to tell my immediate group without fear of it being leaked to the up aboves and HR.  But, alas...it is what it is.  I still haven't told some friends because we're not as close anymore and they are a bit judgey.  One in particular.  I know I should tell her before I make a fb announcement, but I'm sort of avoiding it.  I guess it shouldn't really matter because we have drifted tremendously and she has become kind of snooty.  So we likely will not maintain a friendship after I move (other than via social media). Ehhh... 

In think you're doing the right thing by not sharing and anyone else would do the same to protect themself so don't feel guilty. It is a necessity at this point so I'm not really seeing you having a choice but to keep mum. Same as with my pregnancy. It's not anyone's business until I say it is and you have too much financially at stake. Most times you would only have a couple of weeks so pretend you just don't know yet about the new job. Normally, you'd receive a job offer to start in a couple of weeks and you'd have to in turn give your 2 weeks notice. Treat it like that. This is a business decision not your friends of family, no matter how much time you spend with them each week. All business!

[pandora]

And, why were they taking pics of your closets???

[glitzyglow]

Sure thing, bl. Here's some less popular songs on my list that I love (with a few popular ones!):

I Was Made for Loving You - I have two versions that are both great. 1) Tori Kelly ft. Ed Sheeran, 2) Will Gittens and Jennifer Chung
Can't Help Falling in Love - Two versions again. 1) Elvis, 2) Jena Irene
What I Really Wanna Say - Nicole Serrano
Imaginary Tea - Jon McLaughlin
Crazy in Love - Daniela Andrade
You Make Me Happy - Caylin Cervetti
It's Always You - Kris Allen
Giving It All (To You) - Haley & Michaels
Overwhelmed - Tim McMorris
Un-thinkable - Daniel Andrade
Loved - Lucy Hale
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
I Do Not Love You - Ron Pope
First Last Kiss - Ron Pope
Perfect for Me - Ron Pope
All I Ask of You - Josh Groban ft. Kelly Clarkson from The Phantom of the Opera
Moondance - Michael Buble
Love Me Tender - Elvis
Oh, Tonight - Josh Abbott Band ft. Kacey Musgraves

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Feb 2, 2016 13:57:18 GMT -5 pandora said:

And, why were they taking pics of your closets???

They were measuring and making floor plans as well as checking for lead and asbestos.  They plan to raise the house due to it being in a flood zone and sustaining damage during a hurricane in the past.  I guess they're documenting the current condition of all parts of the home before anything begins.  This house has been completely refinished and updated, but others in the area have not.  

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Feb 2, 2016 13:55:41 GMT -5 pandora said:

Feb 2, 2016 13:48:15 GMT -5 @blueyes623 said:

pandora , I hope you feel better.  It's hard to keep things a secret sometimes--especially one that's causing you to feel under the weather and alter your physical appearance.  

My relocation "secret" is getting harder and harder to keep.  It's mostly at work (although a handful of trusted people know now), but I spend so much time with these people every day that I feel a (lying by omission) sort of guilt.  In truth, it's for my own protection from the business end of things because I'm non union and have little protection if they told me to just pack my shit and leave.  If I didn't have a select few people with giant gossip mouths, I'd be able to tell my immediate group without fear of it being leaked to the up aboves and HR.  But, alas...it is what it is.  I still haven't told some friends because we're not as close anymore and they are a bit judgey.  One in particular.  I know I should tell her before I make a fb announcement, but I'm sort of avoiding it.  I guess it shouldn't really matter because we have drifted tremendously and she has become kind of snooty.  So we likely will not maintain a friendship after I move (other than via social media). Ehhh... 

In think you're doing the right thing by not sharing and anyone else would do the same to protect themself so don't feel guilty. It is a necessity at this point so I'm not really seeing you having a choice but to keep mum. Same as with my pregnancy. It's not anyone's business until I say it is and you have too much financially at stake. Most times you would only have a couple of weeks so pretend you just don't know yet about the new job. Normally, you'd receive a job offer to start in a couple of weeks and you'd have to in turn give your 2 weeks notice. Treat it like that. This is a business decision not your friends of family, no matter how much time you spend with them each week. All business!

Thanks.  It's hard to adult sometimes! I sometimes feel like I'm still winging it all.  

[dancelnow]

This is my second week of separation and first that H isn't over every night for dinner with DS. And I'm on day 2 of being sick. Guess it's a good rough intro to what single parenting would be like. I hate spending all my sick time on me.