“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
Today all 4 of my siblings fly in from Dublin to spend the weekend with us. I get home to Ireland about once a year so we hang out then, but when DH and I moved from WI to MA, we left the home we (Me and my DH) lived in when my parents came for the wedding. So I have 'Irish Memories' in that house, and it was surprisingly hard for me to realize that my parents would never see our new home. Now I get to build Irish Memories in this house so I'm so so happy.
We hung all of our new awesome art too high. I need to not care. The art looks great, the rooms look great, I can fix it when my husband goes on vacation.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
just We manage to hang out art too high as well. The last thing we hung is in BB's room and MH hung it without asking me. It's too high but I couldn't tell him bc he hates making holes (even tiny ones). It bothers me a little but not enough to change it.
Well I have one piece of art out and only because it is propped up on the mantle. I am positively petrified at the hanging of the art work. I stashed it all in a closet today until I am emotionally ready. Late fall maybe.
I got word yesterday that I got a highly competitive grant for a project my organization is funding! It's the second time I've gotten this grant, though in different jobs and for different organization's. I'm feeling pretty smug about it!
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 7, 2016 4:59:35 GMT -5
"We" are supposed to be hosting a party for 20+ of my husband's coworkers on Saturday and I have basically done nothing to prepare for it. I say we because my husband has been working until 11 or 12 every night and has done pretty much nothing for it, including sending the emails and collecting RSVPs. My cleaning lady cancelled on me yesterday and I haven't ordered the food or anything.
We are nearing the end of hemorrhaging money on our basement project! Of course, to celebrate, I am planning at least three non-basement-related splurges :......(
In related news...I have a weeklong girls vacation planned to Spain this month and am SO excited to kick back, shut off work, and eat all the food / drink all the wine / do all the spas oh yeah and see some Spanish art and history stuff too.
One of my Twitter contacts posted something about "zeppole day!" and a picture. The picture is of a box of pastries filled with cream. THAT'S NOT A ZEPPOLE!!!
ETA: I texted a picture to MH and he said it's a St. Joe's Cake.
I'm still really upset about my husband not even getting me a cake (it was the one thing that I repeatedly told him that I wanted) on my birthday. It led to a huge fight about his excessive gaming and lack of helping around the house. He still hasn't apologized for basically ignoring my birthday or anything. My mom is taking me out for my birthday tomorrow night and I'm really embarrassed that she's going to ask what my husband did for my birthday and I'm going to have to tell her that he did nothing.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 7, 2016 8:15:10 GMT -5
raangoli, I'm not sure exactly. Part of it comes with the level that he is and part of it is because team morale and cooperation is low so he is trying to not be standoffish like the rest of his level. He is the big picture guy and I'm the detail person in the relationship so it would generally happen like this anyway. I just haven't cared about the party as the kids are home full time from school ("spring break" here is a month) and I already have short termers. I'm already decorating the new house, not worried about stupid stuff here.
Have fun just! @foodielicious I hope you feel better. @shoegal, you better do one big dramatic post of what your basement looks like when finished so we can all ooh and ah over your good work!
I am staying home today. I was aupposed to be off, but have two meetings I want to attend (this rarely happens).
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 7, 2016 8:31:57 GMT -5
RockNVoll, technically he is the only partner in charge of this group. But no, none of the other partners interact with staff at all. Hell, most of them don't interact with each other. He is trying to not be like that and to get some group spirit going.
I'm still really upset about my husband not even getting me a cake (it was the one thing that I repeatedly told him that I wanted) on my birthday. It led to a huge fight about his excessive gaming and lack of helping around the house. He still hasn't apologized for basically ignoring my birthday or anything. My mom is taking me out for my birthday tomorrow night and I'm really embarrassed that she's going to ask what my husband did for my birthday and I'm going to have to tell her that he did nothing.
Steph, this might be a dick thing to say, but I greatly dislike YH.
I'm starting to too.
Pdq this part: if we didn't own our home, it would be so much easier to leave. The most flameful part is that the hardest part about thinking about divorcing him is what we would do about the dogs. The one that is my BFF was his dog before he met me so obviously I couldn't keep him. The dog that we adopted together is my H's BFF so I don't think she would be happy living with me. So basically the dogs and the fact that I don't want to give up our house that I've put so much time and effort into are the only things keeping me here.
We are nearing the end of hemorrhaging money on our basement project! Of course, to celebrate, I am planning at least three non-basement-related splurges :......(
In related news...I have a weeklong girls vacation planned to Spain this month and am SO excited to kick back, shut off work, and eat all the food / drink all the wine / do all the spas oh yeah and see some Spanish art and history stuff too.
and you'll be posting pictures, right!!
@foodielicious, hope you start feeling better soon.
milsaroo, if you can figure out where the clothes came from, save the gift receipt and return for useful stuff.
I got up at 4 am and for so much done this morning. Animals cleaned/ fed/ walked,a ton of laundry done, my kitchen, bathroom, and floors clean, and a solid hour working on dresses.
Post by explorer2001 on Apr 7, 2016 9:43:24 GMT -5
steph96 you deserve to be treated with respect. Ignoring your values, wishes, needs, etc isn't respectful. Ignoring the one, simple, inexpensive thing you wanted for your birthday is crappy, especially in contrast to showing off and treating others when it's not in the budget. Realize that the house work is a sunk cost. I know it creates a feeling of attachment, but would you really want to continuing living there if it was 100% your responsibility and could you afford it? A change of scenery might be exciting to go with a fresh start. It also might be easier to do before you sink even more work into it. You posted about flooring and ceiling work. As for the dogs, I have no advice. Maybe doggy joint custody or adopting your own best buddy? Please try to reflect on what you really want and how to make that your reality. Many people have stayed in crappy situations because they needed a roof over their heads. You have more options and choices than you realize. But it's up to you, they are your choices to make and your consequences to live with. Hugs.
Post by explorer2001 on Apr 7, 2016 9:46:36 GMT -5
Boyfriend has the flu. The poor man! He's been 101-102* for three days. I wish there was more I could do for him, but I don't know what to do. I've made sure he has Dayquil, Nyquil, fluids, soup, etc. But since his business is a one man shop he's still working and not really resting. Last night after work I helped him ship orders out so he could get home at a decent hour but it's not enough. I'm worried about him and the business.
genet313 & konapoppy there will be the post to end all posts when I'm done with this basement project! We are THISCLOSE and being so near the end reminds me of the last 10 meters in a 400-meter dash race....seriously amazingly difficult but THISCLOSE to the end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
steph96, you have accomplished so much over the past few years. And I don't even KNOW you IRL! I can only imagine your potential.
A house is a wonderful thing - but, with time and effort, any house can become a wonderful home. However, putting valuable time, energy, and effort into a relationship that doesn't make you feel AMAZING on balance - sister, you deserve so much more.
Someone very close to me is in a terrible marriage. There is disrespect and lack of trust, and she deserves better. It is my hope that she someday sees this, so she can have more days in her life that aren't clouded by a 'spouse' that isn't truly a partner. I hope the same for you, whether your current spouse changes his ways or you decide it is time to move on.
Well, I'll be heading to urgent care today after work. My allergies have gotten so bad that I woke H up multiple times during the night with my coughing or snoring. Apparently the NyQuil wasn't enough to knock me out. I'll probably be sleeping on the couch tonight so that my H can get a good night's rest.
I had an eye exam on Saturday and my trial contacts are in. They want to make sure that they fit properly, so I have to go in for a fitting. Given the doctor's part time schedule and my work schedule, I can't get in until next week. I have never had to have a fitting before, and I am not happy about having to wait even longer. So I'll probably start ordering my contacts from Costco from now on.
My boss started yesterday, and I'm crabby that I actually have to be here the whole day and have expectations of me, lol.
I have a fundraising benefit lunch I got roped into because I bought a table for the company and couldn't get enough people to go. It's a decent cause, but I'm in "charge" of my table and handing out pledge cards so I feel like I need to give at least some money. Of course I'm sitting at the table with a bunch of doctors so my poor contribution will seem pitiful. Oh well.
Well I have one piece of art out and only because it is propped up on the mantle. I am positively petrified at the hanging of the art work. I stashed it all in a closet today until I am emotionally ready. Late fall maybe.
Do you know West Elm will hang 10 pieces of art for you for $129?
My manager and I were talking about something work-related and for some reason Princess Diana came up, and then Edward VIII and George V.
She likes talking royalty too! So I was all, "Oh, we should talk about the books we've read sometime!" and inside I was all,
Speaking of royalty, I had a dream last night that I was lounging on a couch in a hotel room, and for some reason the King and Queen of the Belgians accidentally entered my room thinking it was theirs, and they were all apologetic and left. No security guards, just them in casual clothes. It wasn't even a fancy hotel where royalty would stay, it was something like a DoubleTree. LOL
MMR: I just found out that I got a significant bonus this year - was NOT expecting that. <) (rose)
We are going to invest the lion's share....but I am daydreaming about ALL THE SHOES and ALL THE TRAVEL if I just decided to go nuts. One year, I am going to do just that - Not this year! (Might need to buy SOME shoes though...............)
Well I have one piece of art out and only because it is propped up on the mantle. I am positively petrified at the hanging of the art work. I stashed it all in a closet today until I am emotionally ready. Late fall maybe.
Do you know West Elm will hang 10 pieces of art for you for $129?
Will they recommend the placement? This is still really good info! I have been hiring shit done left and right. Mulch/trimming, house cleaning, unpacking and the organizer team. I am failing at MM. (but winning at contributing to the economy, lol)