New Week stuff

[sweetchix]

I look really cute today so I ended up inviting a coworker friend out to lunch on a patio somewhere so as not to waste my cuteness by just going home to eat. He took a selfie. If he posts it or sends it to me, I'll post it here too, although it's not a full body shot. I'm wearing a dress and looking skinny today (I've lost about 8 lbs since the beginning of August).

It's a 2 1/2 day work week for me this week. We're off to camp at our local theme park Wednesday - Saturday. There is rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday so I'm hoping they're wrong. I want it to be hot and sunny so we can really enjoy the water park!

[arielroux]

BF met my family for the first time yesterday - It was my nephew's Baptism. They loved him, my mom kept pulling me aside and commenting on how cute he is (which, a) I know. And b) BACK OFF, MOM lol), and he seemed to have a really good time. He and my cousins (who are all similar in age to me) got along SO well. I was so happy.

He then invited me to his family's Oktoberfest party. This will be the first time I meet his family (aside from his mother and step-father) and his best friends. And it'll be a full weekend spent at his parents' house (they live in another state). I can't wait! Things are just so, so, so, so good right now.

My job is taking a rough turn right now. Working in the financial industry has been a bit rough for the last few months, and I'm really re-evaluating whether or not I want to continue on this path for another year. I've started exploring other options.

I need to start working out again. It's the first day in about a month where the weather has been bearable, so I think I might actually go do something outside after work today. Maybe a bike ride, or something easy.

[cuddlyevil]

Offer came through, putting my notice first thing in the morning as my boss is gone for the day. It's going to be really hard because I legit love these people. But I cannot pass up this opportunity.

[sweetchix]

Congrats cuddlyevil!

[sweetchix]

@arielroux, I'm liking the BF stuff, not the job stuff. Hugs for that.

[TR]

Congrats cuddlyevil ! That's exciting!!

Our appraisal came back $13k over what we're paying so THAT is awesome. I know BF was kind of salty about having to offer over list so hopefully this is making him feel better So we're full speed ahead on everything!

I'm tired today AND PMSing so I'm planning on getting food from the Asian Bar at Harris Teeter and buying some brownie mix for tonight, lol. Big night for TR.

[arielroux]

Aug 22, 2016 14:14:23 GMT -5 sweetchix said:

@arielroux , I'm liking the BF stuff, not the job stuff. Hugs for that.

Thanks, sweetchix!!!

[Deleted]

I got to see my BFF this weekend! I haven't seen her since September because she lives in VA and I live in CA.

[jigsy]

I spent the weekend with family and had a really nice time Saturday. All the girls in the family went to see Josh Groban and just had a nice bonding time. It also made me realize that I have been very lucky to have had so many great experiences with my Mom because of Josh Groban. Growing up, I was always my dad's child, so it was nice to reflect on how close I have been able to get with my mom as an adult.

[Deleted]

I reconnected with a guy who had gotten really sick when we were dating last. It was a crazy thing. I hadn't texted him in months and thought about sending him a text yesterday. Five minutes later he texted me and about the same thing I was going to text him (it wasn't breaking news or anything so super weird) we ended up catching up and it was really nice. I was so excited about him the first time we dated, but we really had to focus on his health. I think this could have some promise and in the meantime I'm enjoying it! Heading to Disneyland on Thursday and get to meet a close friends baby on Sunday! It's a good week!

[bg]

This week I have a bunch of interviews. Glad to have them but I haven't heard back from the one job that I really really want and I'm putting off calling them because I don't want to hear I didn't get the job. Tomorrow I'm making myself call them!

I'm getting back into my workout schedule this week which I'm hoping will help with interview stress!

[Linie]

I'm still waiting to hear from my best friend, so that makes me feel down, but I am leaving for Rome tomorrow to meet up with a wonderful friend and her daughter, who have been spending the holidays in Lazio with their family. Three days of Italy, sun, laughter and food and wine!

I'm having strange feelings about my job (I have been here for 14 months now), but I am going back to do an evening master program at my university in October, to make my CV more interesting if I ever choose to go back to M&A/private equity.

[Deleted]

I had a third date planned for tonight, but the guy surprisingly said something offensive. At first, I wasn't sure where he was going with the comment, so I said:

"I think I'm missing what you mean, but the tone certainly feels offensive from my side."
Him - It was intended to be offensive.
"So, you're offending the woman you're planning to see in a few hours? Who volunteered to cook you dinner in her home? Bold move."
Him - I live dangerously.

Yeah, asshole, you also live in solitude because there's no way we're hanging out now.

[TR]

@bigtowlittletoe - what did he say? I hate guys who are dicks and think it's funny or cool.

[cuddlyevil]

@bigtowlittletoe,ugh. You may have dodged a bullet there.

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Aug 23, 2016 15:27:34 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

@bigtowlittletoe ,ugh. You may have dodged a bullet there.

Could not agree more.

[glitzyglow]

Hey everyone!

I talked to my boss about wanting more responsibility at work. A new position is opening up that he said he'll consider me for; I'm really hopeful about it.

I took initiative and am starting a writing project with a friend. It may never go anywhere, but we'll have fun doing it.

Two guys who both blew me off in the past resurfaced this month. I'm so proud of myself for telling them my feelings on their treatment of me and that I'm not interested in people who act in such a manner. I was surprised that both apologized and responded kindly. Other than their re-surfing and me saying no thanks, I have no new dating prospects. And I've reached the end of Tinder, lol! I'm sure in a week there will plenty of new swipes available.

[sweetchix]

Camping tomorrow and I still have so much to do!!! But yet I'm GBCNing.

J and I are planning to get together the weekend of Labor Day. I have the girls until then, plus the camping trip, so that's our next opportunity. We've been sending brief texts every day since Friday. He even sent me a text telling me about an investment opportunity he took. It was unexpected and I thought it was sweet of him to text me about it since we had been talking about it on Friday. I have a good feeling about this one. Only issues I see right now are getting the time to see each other since he has full custody of his 2 older kids and they're too young to stay home alone. But we'll see how it goes.

Ok, now I really have to get off my phone and pack and do last minute laundry. Bye!!!

[nextbigthing]

I just want my divorce to be final! I feel like my life is in such limbo and it sucks. I want to sell my house and move on but I need to settle with him first.

I feel lonely but don't want stbxh back and I know I need things to settle down before I start dating, but I'm still lonely.

DS is also being very toddlery which adds to my stress/loneliness


Having quite the pity party today

[1confused1]

I am so overwhelmed with work that I don't even know where to begin. I am trying not to eat my feelings. Ugh.

[jigsy]

I started feeling sick yesterday, it has worsened today. I am pumping myself full of vitamin C and dayquil - last night I went to bed at 8:30pm. Normally, I wouldn't really care about having a runny nose and sore throat. Yes, it is annoying, but meds take care of most of the discomfort. But I REALLY don't want to deal with this on a 12 hour flight, and while on vacation.

I am blaming the two always sick people in my office. I try to avoid them, but last week I had to work directly with one of them, and I tried to hand wash and all that, but I think my attempts failed. Imma sit here and pout and sniffle.

[statlerwaldorf]

XH has supervised visitation on Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm. He only took them from 6 to 7 because he said he had an "appointment". This isn't the first time he's done this. I am frustrated because an hour visit does not give me enough time to go home and I feel rushed if I try to get errands done or go to dinner or something.

[1confused1]

Aug 24, 2016 13:05:26 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

XH has supervised visitation on Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm. He only took them from 6 to 7 because he said he had an "appointment". This isn't the first time he's done this. I am frustrated because an hour visit does not give me enough time to go home and I feel rushed if I try to get errands done or go to dinner or something.

Are we divorced from the same person?!? 

Sorry he's being like that.

[doglove]

I'm a little depressed coming back from my PDX trip. It was so great to explore a new area, new things and new experiences. I think I really need to think hard about the direction I want my life to go in now. There are a lot of aspects about NC I like so much, but I just feel held back here by the past. I'm a little scared and too comfortable to start fresh somewhere new though so the dilemma continues for me.

[abcdefu]

PDQ

POOF

Aug 24, 2016 12:15:58 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

I am so overwhelmed with work that I don't even know where to begin. I am trying not to eat my feelings. Ugh.

I am right there with you! I want pizza, cheese fries, and chocolate, but I made a salad and a protein shake and packed greek yogurt with fruit. Sigh

[dancelnow]

I'm getting my house appraised for the property settlement tomorrow. May be the only person around hoping my value has dropped since I'm trying to buy him out.

[Deleted]

A friend just asked me and I don't have an answer - thought maybe someone here might know. Any know how to go about procuring a second (straight) man for a three-some?

[Deleted]

Aug 25, 2016 15:23:13 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

A friend just asked me and I don't have an answer - thought maybe someone here might know. Any know how to go about procuring a second (straight) man for a three-some?

Craig's./list? A bar? Tind3r? 


*I've never done this and I've never used Tind3r

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Aug 25, 2016 15:47:19 GMT -5 @lemonlover said:

Aug 25, 2016 15:23:13 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

A friend just asked me and I don't have an answer - thought maybe someone here might know. Any know how to go about procuring a second (straight) man for a three-some?

Craig's./list? A bar? Tind3r? 


*I've never done this and I've never used Tind3r

That was my suggestion, too, and she didn't like those options.  I told her there has to be a unicorn for that situation out there somewhere.

[sharknado]

Aug 25, 2016 15:23:13 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

A friend just asked me and I don't have an answer - thought maybe someone here might know. Any know how to go about procuring a second (straight) man for a three-some?

There's gotta be an app for that