Tuesday Randoms!

[jojoandleo]

It's 11:30 here, how is there no randoms thread yet?

It's so hard to work since I leave for vacation on Thursday. So, just have to finish today and Wednesday and then I'm GONE! WOOHOO! I'm almost all packed, but I need to get some travel toiletries and will have to pack makeup, etc. the morning of. I should make a list to make sure I don't lose my tooth brush/etc.

I just want to go on vacation!!!! SOO BAD! Do they serve mimosas on planes? Would they serve them at 7:00 am? Should I sleep on the plane? Read? Drink? Drink and read? 

My body is soooo not where I want it to be, but that's because I didn't work out at all. I did download some apps and favorite websites, so, workout through osmosis?  Oh well.

[achase123]

I am working from home because P says his stomach hurts. I'm thinking he's not THAT sick but I told him he has to stay in bed all day in hopes that he'll realize he doesn't want to stay home partially sick anymore.

I'm still packing which sucks.

Our house has nothing in it. I sold my couch and loveseat last weekend. So if you want to watch TV you basically have to sit on the floor.

I hate, hate, hate doing a final cleaning of a rental so I hired two gals to do it.

[bg]

My phone interview this morning never called. Annoying. The job sounds interesting so I hope it was just a fluke and this isn't what the organization is like.

I think my sickness is finally on its way out. It's nice to feel a bit better. Now I just have to get well enough to run and do yoga. It's been foreeeeever.

[jigsy]

I am busy at work. I was supposed to be tying up loose ends with my current position so that I am able to start with a new team tomorrow, but then my current manager is out, and we are the only people in the department, so instead of tying up loose ends, I am just doing all the work...which is fine, but more work than I had planned on.

So with the Vegas thing...I have not actually been all that sad, which is weird, I guess. I just feel ok about everything. The only moment I have had where I broke down didn't really have much to do with him, but instead with myself...I started to think negative and I let it snowball...but then I was able to talk myself down and come back to reality. But I have been really wanting to text him about his trip. It is weird to not be hearing anything because I had been helping him plan all these adventures and now I get no payout. I want to hear about how amazing the Fox glacier is! And how did that great Kayaking tour I found go? It's like I planned a trip, but then it got cancelled...even though I was never actually going. Does that make sense? I have travel blue balls. LOL.

[1confused1]

My anxiety is through the roof.

I have a new hire starting today, my son has surgery later this week, I have to get my daughter packed up to go to the people's houses that are taking care of her...

Too much on my plate!!

[katieido]

It looks like my divorce will be finalized within the next two weeks barring any unexpected events. I'm so relieved! This last week we've been talking turkey on support, which has demonstrated new examples of why divorcing this man is the right choice, but ultimately I'm not going to dwell on my disappointment in him, the goal is to get this done and on the books.

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Feb 16, 2016 12:35:54 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

I just want to go on vacation!!!! SOO BAD! Do they serve mimosas on planes? Would they serve them at 7:00 am? Should I sleep on the plane? Read? Drink? Drink and read? 

Unless you're business or first I doubt they will pop champagne BUUUUUT I would totally bring along 3.4 oz of vodka in my carry on and buy a bottle of orange juice at the airport. I used to fly Eti.had business class and my god... I would have two glasses of champagne before we even took off...regardless of time. I would purposefully ensure my butt was on plane early. free drinks... yas please. Where are you going?

I supervise contracted work. A contractor is not properly supervising her peeps which can lead to shoddy work. I have noted deficiencies and have held her hand trying to fix them and now she is crying about me doing too many inspections (2x week). I can move my office to the work site if I d@mn well please and watch them alllll day long. I've now updated site visits to daily until every single deficiency is corrected. Don't mess with me!  

[TR]

Tomorrow is BF's birthday, we're celebrating this weekend and I'm so excited to give him his presents. They're kind of simple, but I think they're things he'll really like. He's impossible to shop for because he buys himself whatever he wants as soon as he wants it. And I don't have a ton of money to buy him something super crazy awesome or anything.

I'm annoyed with my work schedule this week and next, it's going to keep me from getting to my kickboxing class both weeks. But I'm going to try to be good and keep up with workouts on my own. I did a 2.5 mi run last night and I'm going to do a shorter one tonight with some strength stuff.

[sweetchix]

So the office didn't close today, but they totally should have. I only live about 2.5 miles away but the drive in was horrible. Streets weren't plowed, it was slippery, cars were getting stuck, and our parking lot was barely plowed. And it has been a constant snowfall all day long. Not the pretty kind either. It's the little shitty flakes that just add to the slippery roads. Someone said they heard we may get an early release but it's already after 3 so I doubt we'll hear anything now.

Now I'll have to go home and try to get the laundry done that I was hoping to do while home today.

[glitzyglow]

It took two years, but I finally bought a headboard for my bed. It should be delivered next week. I'm very excited!

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jojoandleo they will definitely have champagne for purchase on the flight and then you can get an OJ with it and Bam! mimosa. I'm definitely pro drinking on planes at all times during leisure travel. Have so much fun!

[doglove]

It's too nice outside to be working today.

[Mrs.Rad888]

So, some of you might remember that SS#1 and SDIL are living with DH and I. SS's job is going well, but SDIL hasn't had much luck. Apparently SS and DH talked at some point after SS moved in, and unknown to me, they were planning on SS and SDIL living here until the beginning of Summer so they have time to get caught up on bills and give SDIL time to find a job or start school or something....I don't know.
So, the other day, DH said that SS and SDIL are talking about having a baby. As in getting pregnant soon. I told DH that it better not happen while they live here, because I am not going to worry about babyproofing or having to be quiet in my own house. If SS and SDIL have a baby while living here, I will seriously move out. DH agreed with me, but lately it seems like he'd rather piss me off than to have to tell anyone bad news. He doesn't like having tough conversations, so he just....doesn't have them, which is great when you're trying to plan things.
I guess it's time to get serious about finding a job, because I'd be willing to bet that if it came down to DH and I being a team and telling SS and SDIL that they need to be in their own place before any babies are born, or just not saying anything and expecting me to deal....recent events have led me to believe that he's just going to let everyone else do what they want. And I'm done with it.

[FormerlyRR]

Feb 16, 2016 16:05:40 GMT -5 Mrs.Rad888 said:

....recent events have led me to believe that he's just going to let everyone else do what they want. And I'm done with it.

Grr. And hugs. Sorry sweet lady.

[jojoandleo]

Feb 16, 2016 14:51:32 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

Feb 16, 2016 12:35:54 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

I just want to go on vacation!!!! SOO BAD! Do they serve mimosas on planes? Would they serve them at 7:00 am? Should I sleep on the plane? Read? Drink? Drink and read? 

Unless you're business or first I doubt they will pop champagne BUUUUUT I would totally bring along 3.4 oz of vodka in my carry on and buy a bottle of orange juice at the airport. I used to fly Eti.had business class and my god... I would have two glasses of champagne before we even took off...regardless of time. I would purposefully ensure my butt was on plane early. free drinks... yas please. Where are you going?

LOL, I am totally not business or 1st class. I am going to Puerto Rico for a bachelor party!

[jojoandleo]

Feb 16, 2016 15:13:03 GMT -5 TR said:

Tomorrow is BF's birthday, we're celebrating this weekend and I'm so excited to give him his presents. They're kind of simple, but I think they're things he'll really like. He's impossible to shop for because he buys himself whatever he wants as soon as he wants it. And I don't have a ton of money to buy him something super crazy awesome or anything.

I swear this is a fucking guy thing. Stop buying shit around Christmas/your birthday, DH!

[jojoandleo]

Feb 17, 2016 9:45:17 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

Feb 16, 2016 15:13:03 GMT -5 TR said:

Tomorrow is BF's birthday, we're celebrating this weekend and I'm so excited to give him his presents. They're kind of simple, but I think they're things he'll really like. He's impossible to shop for because he buys himself whatever he wants as soon as he wants it. And I don't have a ton of money to buy him something super crazy awesome or anything.

I swear this is a fucking guy thing. Stop buying shit around Christmas/your birthday, DH!

yes, quoting myself: but I think this is also a product of a sexist society.  As women, TYPICALLY we want something, we wait for it to be on sale, or have to justify buying it. We bargain with ourselves that we will just buy one pair of shoes and not splurge on coffee that week. Men, they want something, they buy it.

Women are not taught to put ourselves first.  We are taught to put our FAMILY first, friends, hell fucking strangers. Men are taught to "be a man" and provide for themselves.  They don't have to bargain to get what they want.  They expect to get what they want.  Fucking society.

YES I AM AN ANGRY FEMINIST, I KNOW!

[bl]

Feb 17, 2016 9:45:17 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

Feb 16, 2016 15:13:03 GMT -5 TR said:

Tomorrow is BF's birthday, we're celebrating this weekend and I'm so excited to give him his presents. They're kind of simple, but I think they're things he'll really like. He's impossible to shop for because he buys himself whatever he wants as soon as he wants it. And I don't have a ton of money to buy him something super crazy awesome or anything.

I swear this is a fucking guy thing. Stop buying shit around Christmas/your birthday, DH!

My friends, mom, and boyfriend tell me I am so hard to shop for because I always buy myself whatever I want, and if I haven't bought it for myself I likely don't want it that bad. Personalized stuff and gift cards seem to be the safest options.  Sometimes I will make a list and then still buy some of the stuff on it between thanksgiving and Christmas because I don't want to wait for it.  I never really thought about this being annoying to other people, hmm.

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Feb 17, 2016 9:50:41 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

Feb 17, 2016 9:45:17 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

I swear this is a fucking guy thing. Stop buying shit around Christmas/your birthday, DH!

yes, quoting myself: but I think this is also a product of a sexist society.  As women, TYPICALLY we want something, we wait for it to be on sale, or have to justify buying it. We bargain with ourselves that we will just buy one pair of shoes and not splurge on coffee that week. Men, they want something, they buy it.

Women are not taught to put ourselves first.  We are taught to put our FAMILY first, friends, hell fucking strangers. Men are taught to "be a man" and provide for themselves.  They don't have to bargain to get what they want.  They expect to get what they want.  Fucking society.

YES I AM AN ANGRY FEMINIST, I KNOW!

I'm a hard person to shop for because i don't voice what I want/ have a hard time asking for things I want so I end up getting shitty gifts. Honestly, this past xmas was hilariously bad from BF. He bought me an easy bake oven. This stems from a question of "what did you want badly as a child but never got???" I should have said 1 carat cushion cut diamond earrings....
I am also practical so i asked for an electric toothbrush for my birthday and he got me exactly one I wanted via amazon links sent to his email. I learned my lesson from xmas.
 

[jigsy]

Feb 17, 2016 10:12:15 GMT -5 bl said:

Feb 17, 2016 9:45:17 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

I swear this is a fucking guy thing. Stop buying shit around Christmas/your birthday, DH!

My friends, mom, and boyfriend tell me I am so hard to shop for because I always buy myself whatever I want, and if I haven't bought it for myself I likely don't want it that bad. Personalized stuff and gift cards seem to be the safest options.  Sometimes I will make a list and then still buy some of the stuff on it between thanksgiving and Christmas because I don't want to wait for it.  I never really thought about this being annoying to other people, hmm.

I avoid buying myself anything Harry Potter related, because it gives people a "theme"...I have only received one duplicate so far...I was bummed when no one bought me the illustrated version of HPatSS for Christmas, everyone thought someone else would have bought it, so they went for the less popular choice. So I bought that for myself, lol.

[jojoandleo]

I spent my day at work making a PR playlist. I'm so productive.