Tuesay Randoms

[jojoandleo]

My friend works at a bookstore and recommended a new psychological thriller for me recently. I got it from the library, and I HATE it. HATE. The characters are flat, the plot is weird and DRAGS, and there is random sex scenes in it. Look, I read romance novels, and love a GOOD (not 50 shades) dirty book, but throwing around the word "cunt" and threesomes that have NOTHING to do with the book or do NOTHING to further the character... why? It's just weird. And I thought it would all come together, but it's not. I read some reviews on goodreads, and the book ends "to be continued." No way am I subjecting myself to another one of these terrible books, so I am just not going to finish it. I RARELY DNF a book. I am incredibly nosey. BUT, the writing is just...not good. I need to connect to a character to care, and I just can't. Like, Even Amy in Gone Girl, I loved to hate her! I wanted to know WTF was wrong with her! But in this book? I just don't give a fuck.  She's just nothing.

I'll probably just be honest with my friend and tell her it wasn't my style, but it makes me a little judgmental that she suggested it. Like, this book is terrible. And I LIKED Girl on the Train.

[cuddlyevil]

I'm wearing a new dress and didn't realize the fabric is so thin that you can see through it if it's pulled tight. If I had noticed before I left the house, I would have put on a slip. :/

#wearingablacklacynumberunderittoday

[jojoandleo]

May 10, 2016 10:32:06 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

I'm wearing a new dress and didn't realize the fabric is so thin that you can see through it if it's pulled tight. If I had noticed before I left the house, I would have put on a slip. :/

#wearingablacklacynumberunderittoday

I've left the house in a dress that in certain lighting went sheer. I was wearing hot pink panties. You couldn't see them in my bedroom lighting, you COULD in the harsh overhead work lighting...

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jojoandleo now I need to know what this terrible book is so I don't read it!

Work had some shake ups lately, while negative in the short term, I'm actually really excited about the potential for the long term! I feel like it's reinvigorated me and I'd been a bit complacent lately.

[jojoandleo]

@pdx18: it's called Maestra, and APPARENTLY is supposed to be a trilogy. Also, supposedly someone has already purchased the movie option. No thank you.

[cuddlyevil]

May 10, 2016 11:10:24 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

May 10, 2016 10:32:06 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

I'm wearing a new dress and didn't realize the fabric is so thin that you can see through it if it's pulled tight. If I had noticed before I left the house, I would have put on a slip. :/

#wearingablacklacynumberunderittoday

I've left the house in a dress that in certain lighting went sheer. I was wearing hot pink panties. You couldn't see them in my bedroom lighting, you COULD in the harsh overhead work lighting...

That is exactly my problem today. Except I am wearing black undergarments under a black dress so it's not quite that bad. 

[Dory1988]

My birthday is this week and it will be my first without my ex. I'm a little nervous about how that will make me feel. I got lobster style sunburnt at the beach yesterday since I had off work. Today it burns like crazy. I'm miserable.

[glitzyglow]

I returned from NYC yesterday and am back at work today. I am still exhausted from all the running around we did in the city. I am going to get a run in tonight (first in a week, ugh!) and then curl up with ice cream, Netflix, and go to bed early.

My 6-month checkup after my abnormal pap is this afternoon. My nervousness is through the roof. I really hope nothing is wrong and that the symptoms I've had are indicative of nothing other than normal body weirdness.

[bg]

May 10, 2016 11:59:21 GMT -5 Dory1988 said:

My birthday is this week and it will be my first without my ex. I'm a little nervous about how that will make me feel. I got lobster style sunburnt at the beach yesterday since I had off work. Today it burns like crazy. I'm miserable.

My birthday was last week and I was a little worried about it too. But I planned a lot of fun things and it was the best birthday I've had in a looong time.

Enjoy your birthday!

[Deleted]

My Pandora bracelet broke. like there was this kink in the bracelet and I tried returning it but didn't realize Pandora stores were franchises? They wouldn't replace my bracelet. It is a defect and I should be able to get it replaced at any store per their two year policy. So now I have to print off the policy online and return to the retailer. GAH.

glitzyglow, I have another pap this month as well but my doctor asked for it to be a 3 month repeat instead of 6 months. I have had abnormal paps for the last 2 years. There has been zero change and I have been getting rechecks every 3-6 months. Having a vag is expensive. I've paid like 1K out of pocket for these abnormal paps and lab work and no changes. I want to tell my cervix to shit or get off the pot.

[TR]

Ouch, Dory1988, that's the worst! I've got mostly Irish skin so I always burn a bit before I tan no matter how much sunscreen I use the first time I'm out for the season. I am usually diligent enough to avoid an awful sunburn, but almost never get away completely unburned. Try soaking a washcloth in apple cider vinegar and dabbing it on your skin. It really helps with the burning and pain. And coconut oil can help keep it really moisturized to help with peeling.

[jigsy]

Dude, my first birthday without the ex was me turning 30. I thought it was going to be terrible, but you know what, it was awesome. I was able to throw a party and have fun with my girlfriends, something that I couldn't so with XH.

This year, I think will be even better!

[pinkdutchtulips]

May 10, 2016 13:02:26 GMT -5 jigsy said:

Dude, my first birthday without the ex was me turning 30. I thought it was going to be terrible, but you know what, it was awesome. I was able to throw a party and have fun with my girlfriends, something that I couldn't so with XH.

This year, I think will be even better!

this only it was my 40th bday !

[cuddlyevil]

May 10, 2016 11:59:21 GMT -5 Dory1988 said:

My birthday is this week and it will be my first without my ex. I'm a little nervous about how that will make me feel. I got lobster style sunburnt at the beach yesterday since I had off work. Today it burns like crazy. I'm miserable.

My first one after the split was hard, mostly because I had to deal with a sick kid on my off day. But the last two have been really, really good. 

[sweetchix]

I caught DD2's cold. I swear I had a fever earlier, but when I went home for lunch and took it, it was just barely over normal.

I took 2 benedryl tablets about 45 minutes ago. I plan on picking up some food on my way home and then just crashing. 2 coworkers were being sarcastic with me today and, while I normally would join in, I'm just not in the mood today. Hoping I'm feeling better tomorrow.

[asoctoberfalls]

STBXH is driving me nuts! He refuses to discuss things related to DS. He's answering my texts with one word, if he answers at all. Yet when I see him, he's on his phone 100% of the time (probably with his girlfriend).

We need to hash out what happens on holidays, when DS is sick, etc. but he won't discuss it. He won't even tell me if he wants to send DS to daycare on his days or if he wants my mom to watch him. My mom needs to know! He's just such an inconsiderate jerk. Usually I feel pretty passive toward him because I haven't felt any love for him in years. I'm kind of indifferent most of the time. But today I'm incredibly angry at him.

[asoctoberfalls]

May 10, 2016 20:24:24 GMT -5 @32flavors said:

May 10, 2016 19:18:34 GMT -5 asoctoberfalls said:

STBXH is driving me nuts! He refuses to discuss things related to DS. He's answering my texts with one word, if he answers at all. Yet when I see him, he's on his phone 100% of the time (probably with his girlfriend).

We need to hash out what happens on holidays, when DS is sick, etc. but he won't discuss it. He won't even tell me if he wants to send DS to daycare on his days or if he wants my mom to watch him. My mom needs to know! He's just such an inconsiderate jerk. Usually I feel pretty passive toward him because I haven't felt any love for him in years. I'm kind of indifferent most of the time. But today I'm incredibly angry at him.

If you need help with my mom watching ds she needs to know by xx. If not you are on your own to make arrangements for your days. My attorney will send something formal but I'll email my suggestions for holiday splits by the end of the week.

Give deadlines and document. Talk to a professional.

It probably needs to be that way. He keeps insisting we can figure it out on our own, but I'm seeing already that is not going to work too well.

[doglove]

How'd it go glitzyglow?

[glitzyglow]

May 11, 2016 8:19:27 GMT -5 doglove said:

How'd it go glitzyglow ?

Thanks for asking! It went well. She said everything looked good visually. The pap results will be ready in a few days. If abnormal, same as last time: go back for colposcopy. The main symptom I was worried about didn't seem to worry her, so I feel a lot better!

[stephreloaded]

May 10, 2016 20:59:57 GMT -5 asoctoberfalls said:

May 10, 2016 20:24:24 GMT -5 @32flavors said:

If you need help with my mom watching ds she needs to know by xx. If not you are on your own to make arrangements for your days. My attorney will send something formal but I'll email my suggestions for holiday splits by the end of the week.

Give deadlines and document. Talk to a professional.

It probably needs to be that way. He keeps insisting we can figure it out on our own, but I'm seeing already that is not going to work too well.

You need to tell him that HE can figure it out on his own. To be quite honest, I would just leave him be with child care while your son is with him.