It's Monday.

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What's up? How was the weekend? Any AWs, vents, FWPs?
My weekend was nice--we went to a bourbon/beer/bbq thing and it was great!
I'm so tired of this one old friend on fb with her hashtags about her weight loss and new shake selling business and how much her "hubby" is in love with her even when she was "out of shape and depressed". We drifted a while back and ya know what? I'm glad. She was one of my best friends in high school and college. She turned into someone completely new and shitty. She's stuck up and judgey and I don't like it one bit. Ugh.

[cuddlyevil]

DD told me xh is moving "into his own place" in June. He hasn't said anything to me. I'm pretty sure she knows we're not getting back together ever, but I'm afraid that hopes will be rekindled and I don't want to be the one to quash them. UGH.

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So I've been using EOS chapstick for the last 8 months and my lips have been peeling and dry. I thought it was due to lipstick I've been wearing. NO it's the freaking EOS!!! I bought burts bees and in 4 hours my lips stopped peeling. WTF. I had to toss like four EOS chapsticks.

[bg]

I kissed a guy over the weekend. I hung out with a good friend and one of her friends on Friday night. My friend ended up drinking too much and she passed out so just he and I were left talking and we ended up kissing. It was really fun and, in a way, I'm glad I got my first post XH kiss out of the way.

Yesterday I took a solo day trip to one of my favorite semi-local places that I used to go with XH to sort of reclaim it as my own. It was great to be there and have some new memories to associate with that place.

Now, back to reality and work. My advisor said I have "writer's fatigue" so somehow I have to get over that. Blah.

[glynn]

DD1 graduated from collage this weekend.. So proud, she worked hard for her degree. Glad to be home but sad she is not coming home but will stay 5 hours away....

[arielroux]

May 9, 2016 11:23:02 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

So I've been using EOS chapstick for the last 8 months and my lips have been peeling and dry. I thought it was due to lipstick I've been wearing. NO it's the freaking EOS!!! I bought burts bees and in 4 hours my lips stopped peeling. WTF. I had to toss like four EOS chapsticks.

I had a similar issue with EOS! I had used one type for months with zero issues.  Once that ran out, I switched to a different "flavor" or whatever, and the edges of my lips started tingling within hours and ended up covered in tiny little clear blisters for weeks. I did a little googling...Turns out it's REALLY common for people to have issues with EOS. I trashed them and haven't used one since. 

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May 9, 2016 12:40:33 GMT -5 arielroux said:

May 9, 2016 11:23:02 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

So I've been using EOS chapstick for the last 8 months and my lips have been peeling and dry. I thought it was due to lipstick I've been wearing. NO it's the freaking EOS!!! I bought burts bees and in 4 hours my lips stopped peeling. WTF. I had to toss like four EOS chapsticks.

I had a similar issue with EOS! I had used one type for months with zero issues.  Once that ran out, I switched to a different "flavor" or whatever, and the edges of my lips started tingling within hours and ended up covered in tiny little clear blisters for weeks. I did a little googling...Turns out it's REALLY common for people to have issues with EOS. I trashed them and haven't used one since. 

I also feel like I've gotten a lot of blackheads around my lips. I know someone else mentioned on here about having issues with EOS. I'm glad I figured it out. I'm also sad I threw out 20 bucks worth of chapstick. 

[cuddlyevil]

May 9, 2016 11:23:02 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

So I've been using EOS chapstick for the last 8 months and my lips have been peeling and dry. I thought it was due to lipstick I've been wearing. NO it's the freaking EOS!!! I bought burts bees and in 4 hours my lips stopped peeling. WTF. I had to toss like four EOS chapsticks.

I think there's a class action lawsuit against them because this is a huge issue for people. 

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May 9, 2016 12:47:33 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

May 9, 2016 11:23:02 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

So I've been using EOS chapstick for the last 8 months and my lips have been peeling and dry. I thought it was due to lipstick I've been wearing. NO it's the freaking EOS!!! I bought burts bees and in 4 hours my lips stopped peeling. WTF. I had to toss like four EOS chapsticks.

I think there's a class action lawsuit against them because this is a huge issue for people. 

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I once "won" a class action against BoA and how they put charges through and over draft fees. I think the overdraft fees were 38 a piece (and it happened twice). But my payout was like 12 dollars. Whomp whomp.

[arielroux]

Weekend was really great...My nephew was born on Friday morning, so most of my weekend was spent staring at a tiny person, obsessing over him, and "booping" his little nose.

Other than that, I ran a few errands and then yesterday...Dear god, Mothers Day. My brother and his wife came home from the hospital yesterday morning. A few people went to the house, they ordered pizza, and then my SIL started to not feel well (obviously...she had a baby two days ago!). My mom decided to pull her usual dramatics and take offense to the fact that I suggested we leave so they could rest because "I just want to see my grandchild!" I know it was Mothers Day, but we are at the house of two people who JUST HAD A BABY. We need to GTFO and leave them alone. So then she says...And I quote her exact wording..."I actually feel bad for (SIL name) because despite the joy of having a child, the day you have a child is the day your heart will break and continue to be broken for the rest of your life." Jesus Christ, mom. I went home and drank. I just can't anymore.

[1confused1]

My mother's day gift was a professional picture of my kids (my parents took them to do it), I opened it and burst into tears. I love it so so much.

[doglove]

I had a really good date with one of my eharmony matches on Saturday. I'm looking forward to seeing him again this weekend.

[sweetchix]

I kept DD2 home from school today because at bedtime last night she had a fever of 100.5. But, she seemed fine today, no fever, and probably would have been fine going in.

I'm getting ready to head out for a run/pizza/party/sneaker discount night with my running group. This is something they do every year. I'm dreading the run (so out of shape this year) and looking forward to the pizza (one of the many reasons I am so out of shape this year).

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May 9, 2016 15:13:58 GMT -5 sweetchix said:

I kept DD2 home from school today because at bedtime last night she had a fever of 100.5. But, she seemed fine today, no fever, and probably would have been fine going in.

I'm getting ready to head out for a run/pizza/party/sneaker discount night with my running group. This is something they do every year. I'm dreading the run (so out of shape this year) and looking forward to the pizza (one of the many reasons I am so out of shape this year).

I love pizza. bread and cheese? Yes please. I tasted Costco pizza. WHY IS IT SO GOOD? Why can I get a slice as big as my face and a churro for 3.23? 

Alas, I have gained 27 pounds in a year now. I either have to lose weight at this point or buy new clothes. I've out-gained my closet. 

Depression and weight loss just don't go hand in hand.

[arielroux]

May 9, 2016 15:36:38 GMT -5 @32flavors said:

Work has been nutty. I had someone new start last week though and I'm really glad I hired her. She is learning quickly and picking up a lot, and she is positive, calm and ready to learn. Yay.

Weekend was good- I posted on ML that court on Friday went well. Bff was great to have around and we had a nice few days before she flew home.

Dude I've been texting with is flying in to see me for a date in two weeks. I'm a bit flattered he is willing to travel a thousand miles for a date. Plus he has seen pics of me with no make-up and he still wants to go out!

This is so exciting!!! I feel like these would be the longest two weeks of my life. I'm not great with the whole "delayed gratification" thing.

[itsmyparty]

I signed up for OKCupid last night, because I was just curious about what online dating is like these days (it's been more than 10 years since I was single). I feel like it was a mistake. I got a ton of messages, some of them actually nice, but I am completely overwhelmed with it. I don't know if I want to respond to any of the messages, really; I responded to one, and we've just been messaging today, but I don't know what I'm doing on the site, I don't know if I'm ready to date, or if I'm looking for fwb or what. I need companionship, and to be honest I really do need sex since I was woefully deprived of it in my marriage. Just don't really know how to go about this.

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@32flavors,

But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked 1,000 miles

To fall down at your door

[FormerlyRR]

May 9, 2016 10:53:49 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

DD told me xh is moving "into his own place" in June. He hasn't said anything to me. I'm pretty sure she knows we're not getting back together ever, but I'm afraid that hopes will be rekindled and I don't want to be the one to quash them. UGH.

Hasn't he been living with his GF? Did they break up? 

[cuddlyevil]

May 9, 2016 17:42:07 GMT -5 FormerlyRR said:

May 9, 2016 10:53:49 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

DD told me xh is moving "into his own place" in June. He hasn't said anything to me. I'm pretty sure she knows we're not getting back together ever, but I'm afraid that hopes will be rekindled and I don't want to be the one to quash them. UGH.

Hasn't he been living with his GF? Did they break up? 

Yes and no fucking clue. I don't ask.

[FormerlyRR]

May 9, 2016 17:53:05 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

May 9, 2016 17:42:07 GMT -5 FormerlyRR said:

Hasn't he been living with his GF? Did they break up? 

Yes and no fucking clue. I don't ask.

Our mutual friend has some funny crap going on today.
And he ain't asking, either. 

[dancelnow]

I had a work conference downtown today with one of my employees and it inspired me to come back for dinner. So I drove 30 minutes into the Quarter, parked for free with no issue and am enjoying an amazing meal alone on Jackson square. I wish I could live closer to town, but my work required response time precludes it.

[cuddlyevil]

May 9, 2016 18:02:04 GMT -5 FormerlyRR said:

May 9, 2016 17:53:05 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Yes and no fucking clue. I don't ask.

Our mutual friend has some funny crap going on today.
And he ain't asking, either. 

Good. It's sanity preserving.