Tuesday Randoms

[glitzyglow]

My "Discovery" playlist on Spotify sucks today. Back to Hamilton, yay!

I was really excited about having extra money this week and I was planning to look at new glasses and look at new dresses for a wedding. Then, the charger port fell into my laptop so I can't charge it anymore (this happened in September and cost me $80 to fix) and my pap smear results came back abnormal, so back to the doctor and another co-pay is due! Also, why is the gyno considered a "specialist" and has a higher co-pay? That seems kind of unfair since the gyno is pretty necessary for women, and even akin to a primary doctor.

[cuddlyevil]

When I switched to my insurance through work, I had to start paying an $80 co-pay for my ob/gyn because she's not part of our system. Even within the system, the copay is higher than a GP or PCP. Which is stupid and sucks. But I'm with my ob/gyn for lyfe.

I had a really fun night last night. Went to my usual and all of the bartenders were there, one was acting manager on duty but the others were behind the bar. I got seated at the very end of the bar by the kitchen/access to behind the bar. My favorite bartender brought me the drink menu, but instead of just handing it to me across the bar, he came right up behind me and put it in front of me. He could have just as easily slid it across the bar since it's narrow, ditto for my drink. I was all schmoopy over it. I need to go back and talk to him more.

[glitzyglow]

cuddlyevil, that's cute! I want a favorite bartender, lol!

[stephreloaded]

I thought you were supposed to need less sleep when you were older. I remember being able to pull all nighters during college for several days and being fine. I have gone to bed at 1-2am the past few days and I am a wreck. I am just looking forward to going home and sleep.

I think I found an apartment. It's a bit further from my parents but it's new and is cheaper than the ones I was considering. DD went with me to look at it and said, ooh great, it has 3 bedrooms! We need to go buy a bed and decorated for daddy lol. That's not happening.

[cuddlyevil]

May 17, 2016 11:30:03 GMT -5 glitzyglow said:

cuddlyevil , that's cute! I want a favorite bartender, lol!

They're all pretty awesome, but my favorite is aces. If they were a boy band, he'd be the shy one LOL. He gave me a hug when I left too. I'm there so often that I basically get to pick my own seat at the bar now

[1confused1]

I swear I am having a second Monday at work. Ugh!!!!!!!!!!

I skipped my weight watcher weigh in today because I don't think I lost anything. Lame but I'm tired of being disappointed by the scale.

[jigsy]

This weekend I had a pretty huge birthday bash and it made me realize how very blessed I have been in my new post XH life. 

I also applied for an apartment (and lets hope I get it) that I love. It is a little further than I was looking for, but only by 10 minutes...but it literally has everything on my list of "wants" - hardwood floor, central air, locked garaged parking, updated finishes, big bathtub, not first floor - with an elevator, W/D hookups in unit, lots of street parking around. I think I can deal with the slightly less ideal location for all of the other things. It's also set up a little differently, so while I will have some decorating challenges, I am kind of excited to make this little place my home. I am hoping I'll be able to stay here for some time now that I feel like I have a good idea of what is important to me regarding apartments.

And bonus picture from my party - His costume was a little big, but he still looked adorable.

[bg]

I'm having annoying issues transitioning from one health insurance to another. Despite their assertion that everything will be seamless, it's.... not.

Adorable jigsy! And happy birthday!

[doglove]

Hope everything is okay glitzyglow!

I have a big work presentation tomorrow that I've been practicing for out loud today and yesterday. I think I'm ready, I'll probably do it once more and call it a day.

[FormerlyRR]

Not reposting, but I am furious with TL's exW. If you are bored, see my post on ML.

I have no fucks for school this summer. None. Tonight is a test, and I am not prepared. Do I care? Nope.

[sweetchix]

May 17, 2016 11:11:04 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

When I switched to my insurance through work, I had to start paying an $80 co-pay for my ob/gyn because she's not part of our system. Even within the system, the copay is higher than a GP or PCP. Which is stupid and sucks. But I'm with my ob/gyn for lyfe.

I had a really fun night last night. Went to my usual and all of the bartenders were there, one was acting manager on duty but the others were behind the bar. I got seated at the very end of the bar by the kitchen/access to behind the bar. My favorite bartender brought me the drink menu, but instead of just handing it to me across the bar, he came right up behind me and put it in front of me. He could have just as easily slid it across the bar since it's narrow, ditto for my drink. I was all schmoopy over it. I need to go back and talk to him more.

I have a mini crush on one of the regular bartenders where I hang out. But, he has a gf

I haven't been on any dating sites in a while, I only have a profile on POF right now and it's currently hidden. However, I got the notification that I had new matches so I went on to take a look. I messaged a guy who is new to the area, and is a runner. We've exchanged a few messages the past day or so. We'll see if it goes any further.

[glitzyglow]

It turns out, my doctor's office called to tell me that my pap was normal! I was like, "I thought you only called when it was bad news!" LOL. So I worried about nothing and I get to keep some money!

[bg]

May 17, 2016 16:03:18 GMT -5 glitzyglow said:

It turns out, my doctor's office called to tell me that my pap was normal! I was like, "I thought you only called when it was bad news!" LOL. So I worried about nothing and I get to keep some money!

Yay, great news!!!

[abcdefu]

It's raining here again. This weather is so damn depressing. I just want sun! I wish I could go on vacation right now!

glitzyglow,I hope it's just a false alarm and everything turns out okay.

[jigsy]

Stupid apartment is making me feel bad about life right now. It is so frustrating to live in a HCOL city sometimes - especially when there are plenty of employers who still want to pay LCOL wages.

I wish it was as easy as "find a better job"...I've been trying. And failing. And this damn apartment stuff is making me feel like more of a failure.

And my day started out so bright and shiny. :harumpf:

[Dory1988]

I went to my first counseling appointment today. I think I really like my psychologist and I'm hoping this will make a huge difference for me in trying to figure out how to cope with just being me on my own. Other than that not a whole lot happening today. Just taking everything one day at a time still.

[alleinesein]

I was very tempted to adopt 2 cats today. The local Petco has a cat room and they had 2 adorable Abyssinian mix kitties; one of them walked up to me and meowed and would come whenever I called him. He also tried to climb into my purse and was just a happy little purr machine when I held him. His brother was mellow and just as cute.



I checked out a cupcake place that does a create your own type of deal. I went in to get a cupcake and ended up with a Hawaiian shaved ice that was almost as big as my head!

And I just realized that I've been wearing a pair of yoga pants with a hole right below my butt all day. Classy!

[Linie]

Because STBXH did not pay all his taxes on time, the authorities withheld some of the money they owe me. This is the last year our taxes are treated together.
Luckily someone is going to sort it out today and tomorrow.

We are signing the divorce papers next week (I hope!!!). It will be sad, but a huge relief at the same time.

[dreamcrisp1]

May 17, 2016 18:57:27 GMT -5 jigsy said:

Stupid apartment is making me feel bad about life right now. It is so frustrating to live in a HCOL city sometimes - especially when there are plenty of employers who still want to pay LCOL wages.

I wish it was as easy as "find a better job"...I've been trying. And failing. And this damn apartment stuff is making me feel like more of a failure.

And my day started out so bright and shiny. :harumpf:

I feel you. I should be payed at least 10K more and I'm not. And it's so frustrating. How do they expect people to live?!

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May 18, 2016 5:23:58 GMT -5 dreamcrisp1 said:

May 17, 2016 18:57:27 GMT -5 jigsy said:

Stupid apartment is making me feel bad about life right now. It is so frustrating to live in a HCOL city sometimes - especially when there are plenty of employers who still want to pay LCOL wages.

I wish it was as easy as "find a better job"...I've been trying. And failing. And this damn apartment stuff is making me feel like more of a failure.

And my day started out so bright and shiny. :harumpf:

I feel you. I should be payed at least 10K more and I'm not. And it's so frustrating. How do they expect people to live?!

I will third Indian this. My company has pay tiers, regardless of state/country. It's completely unfair to those in HCOL (which I am). I am lucky in the sense of getting a cost of living allowance which is just enough to pay for my state income tax and 200 bucks extra a month. I feel so poor. My housing costs alone went up by 40% and my salary only went up 28% with my promotion. Ya...