Anyone have complaints?

[kicks]

Every Thursday when I have lecture I'm reminded how annoying and basic white people can be :/ Since last Thurs was thanksgiving we didn't have lecture, so I think I forgot how painful it is to listen to their conversations. It's going to be a long morning.

[DesertMoon]

Other than my depression getting a lot of worse, nothing really. It's been a very bad week for me.

[iammalcolmx]

DesertMoon, I am sorry!!! I am excited about your family maybe coming soon though!

I am so fucking tired of white male mediocrity! I need someone in accounting( who barely does a fucking thing anyway) to fill out a form for me. I get NO RESPONSE but then this Motherfucker has the damned nerve to ask me how much vacation time he has left for the year. SAY WHAT NOW?

[andwhat]

Dec 1, 2016 9:37:20 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

More of light hearted complaints but whatever.
The baby came into our bedroom last night (which she never does) at about 1 in the morning, took over 3/4 of our Cal King, then proceeded to snore, and get this ... wet our bed! She's been day and night potty trained since early June. The one time she has an accident, it's in our bed.
I also have a busy voluneer schedule today, and won't be able to take my daily nap.
It's going to be a day today! LOL

This is a FB repeat, but this is what we are dealing with:

Last night at bedtime I asked DD if she was going to stay in her room all night. She flat out told me NO. So before midnight here she comes crawling into our bed. Well I guess the tiny terrorist decided that if we were not going to do what she wanted then she was going to flip and toss and turn and no one would get sleep. So Eddie ended up going into her room and sleeping with her and I stayed in our bed. DD - 1: Parents - 0. #toddlersaretinyterrorists

The day before she asked me why she has to sleep in the bed by herself but I get to sleep in the bed with H.

Lawd this child.

The sticker chart was going so well. I don't know what happened.

[andwhat]

I am so sorry DesertMoon

My serious complaint is that if I have to hear a white person say that something doesn't affect them so they don't care one more damn time. Oh you don't care that the next administration wants to stop and frisk all black and brown people but they don't care because that doesn't affect them. Or they don't care about Sec of Ed, or health care, or whatever because they are not personally affected. Ugh.

[raangoli]

Hugs DesertMoon

[childofhiphop]

hugs DesertMoon,

I am just exhausted to my bones.

I came back to work too soon and into the hornet's nest. My favorite (TIC) Finance white woman who is never wrong and set up the new system. In the design process 6 months ago, I told her where the pot holes were going to be in her proposed process and that it wasn't going to work. I was deemed "not a team player" and I dared them to say an angry black women - because you know we can only be nothing but happy at work - anything else is angry.

Guess what? It does NOT work. My boss' response "well, you'll just have to figure out how to make it work." I am livid and frustrated and just want to take a nap. Because the system isn't working and everything she's tried already in "test" mode still isn't working, we are tens of thousands of dollars in arrears to a specific vendor. Now it's my problem to solve??? I'm not even in finance or A/P. In every meeting this week, it's the "system" not working properly and not that her process mapping and implementation was whack.

Just own it.

[DesertMoon]

I ordered a winter coat which I've spent a year choosing one I like. It was between two that I've had my eye on all year. I ordered one and it says it was delivered I didn't get it and now I'm hoop jumping and waiting on the investigation by the postal company with the store I ordered from, could take 15-20 business days. That's all of December with no winter coat in Canada. Yay.

[andwhat]

Dec 1, 2016 17:00:18 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

I ordered a winter coat which I've spent a year choosing one I like. It was between two that I've had my eye on all year. I ordered one and it says it was delivered I didn't get it and now I'm hoop jumping and waiting on the investigation by the postal company with the store I ordered from, could take 15-20 business days. That's all of December with no winter coat in Canada. Yay.

That is unacceptable. 

[childofhiphop]

Dec 1, 2016 17:00:18 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

I ordered a winter coat which I've spent a year choosing one I like. It was between two that I've had my eye on all year. I ordered one and it says it was delivered I didn't get it and now I'm hoop jumping and waiting on the investigation by the postal company with the store I ordered from, could take 15-20 business days. That's all of December with no winter coat in Canada. Yay.

I'm so mad for you.

[kicks]

Ok this is a random thing that's bugging me...

I saw the long post on CEP regarding Penzys spices (I think that's the right name) and how they made a post that was anti Trump/discrimination. So people were going crazy buying it up to "support" anti discrimination.

Also, I see something similar is happening with Kellogg's cereal on CEP, they're all talking about buying a lot of cereal because they pulled their ads from Breitbart.

Why not actually support minority and/or women's businesses instead? I mean all companies should be anti discrimination duh, so why go out of your way to support something that should be the norm.

[kicks]

Dec 1, 2016 23:25:00 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Dec 1, 2016 21:19:17 GMT -5 kicks said:

Ok this is a random thing that's bugging me...

I saw the long post on CEP regarding Penzys spices (I think that's the right name) and how they made a post that was anti Trump/discrimination. So people were going crazy buying it up to "support" anti discrimination.

Also, I see something similar is happening with Kellogg's cereal on CEP, they're all talking about buying a lot of cereal because they pulled their ads from Breitbart.

Why not actually support minority and/or women's businesses instead? I mean all companies should be anti discrimination duh, so why go out of your way to support something that should be the norm.

I find myself having less and less patience for that board, and I used to enjoy it so much.
It's basically white people being and staying myopic and white, so I feel like I just can't anymore.
I used to go there to ecape from real life, but now that board is becoming worse than the idiot white folk I encounter IRL, so it's a trigger. 

I basically open a thread, scan to see if there are any open nonpassing WOC posting their thoughts.
If no, then I usually close the thread, and peace out. 
It's too damn much. Im' done explaining. I'm out of fucks to give.  The long winded "white"only sounding board of bad ideas bullshit is exhausting and no longer fun. 

So so true.
There is now another penzeys spice post. You would've thought they cured cancer or eliminated childhood hunger.

[bugandbibs]

(((DesertMoon))) I'm sorry you're struggling.

The women I work with acting middle schoolers and I do not have the patience for it. There is only one other WOC in this group of 20 plus I am new and I'm trying to keep my mouth shut. What I really want to do is yell at them for all acting like spoiled babies.

[kicks]

Dec 2, 2016 0:49:14 GMT -5 bugandbibs said:

(((DesertMoon))) I'm sorry you're struggling.

The women I work with acting middle schoolers and I do not have the patience for it. There is only one other WOC in this group of 20 plus I am new and I'm trying to keep my mouth shut. What I really want to do is yell at them for all acting like spoiled babies.

Ugh I'm sorry you're new, that's probably a tough spot to be in.

I've been consistently short with my co-residents and trying to ignore thei conversations because I give no fucks since I'm not new.

One straight white guy who is liberal but last week said "well it might not be all bad with Cheeto" tried to get all friendly with me today and I just responded with 1 word answers. I'm sure it's petty, but whatever, these people are not my friends.

[salejolie]

My husband is snoring louder and talking in his sleep more than normal this week. My meds take away my appetite so I'm in bed with a rumbling tummy. And I'm always tired. At least my cat has been cuddly lately but he's just using me for warmth.

[thejackpot]

I am over people. This election has changed stuff for me. I mentioned before my longtime WOC friend voted for the monster and is on Twitter liking all types of foolishness. It makes me so livid. Don't send me Thanksgiving greetings or friendly texts. There's been a shift. I don't know what to do but I know our friendship is damaged.
I have another friend who is Jewish who I want to believe voted for Clinton but since she told me before her husband hates hates hates her she probably didn't. We talked politics before and she knew my feelings. She never called post election to see how I was doing well she called and texted me last week. I replied with I don't have any availability. It doesn't begin to tell the truth about things. Ugh. All of this just feeds my desire to stay in my bubble.

[thejackpot]

DesertMoon sending you tons of good vibes!
kicks these people are not my friends needs to be my mantra. Hopefully you are letting it roll off.
andwhat you may not want to keep score 😂😂😂 hope little missy will stay her buns in her bed.

[andwhat]

I am on this private FB group. I asked in a completely non-snarky way if the people who voted Trump were happy with his cabinet selections and the other things he has done and if this was the direction that they wanted things to go. I really didn't expect anyone to respond, but one person did who did not vote for him, but normally would vote Republican. She was in the basic wait and see category and that she doesn't think that Cabinet positions really mean anything (WTF) and that if he actually repeals 2 regulations for every 1 he passes she will be happy. Ok then.

And then people started saying they were feeling attacked. So now I realize if you have a minority opinion (which he won so...) and people point out a different opinion then you are attacked. I was extremely diplomatic. But then which minority gets to win the offense-off? I mean do I win because I am black. Do they win because most on there are Clinton supporters? It is so ridiculous. If I point out how I feel that some of those policies are specifically detrimental to black people that is attacking them. Jesus get over yourself. And then one waltzes in saying her H is a police officer. WHAT IS YOUR FUCKING POINT???

[kicks]

andwhat omg at my H is a police officer. Seriously people piss me off.

It's going to be such a long 4 years.I haven't watched any news since the election, just listened to NPR so avoided hearing cheeto's voice. But of course this morning NPR is covering his victory tour and I couldn't turn the radio off in time to not hear his voice. Ugh.

[raangoli]

I basically called in brown and bailed on lunch last weekend with friends. I was exhausted from dealing with a non sleeping baby and I didn't feel like feigning a smile and happiness with people who I saw posting things on FB that I found offensive. I have no time for that or the people who post those things. I'm going to have like 2 friends now.

[dr.girlfriend]

Dec 1, 2016 21:19:17 GMT -5 kicks said:

Ok this is a random thing that's bugging me...

I saw the long post on CEP regarding Penzys spices (I think that's the right name) and how they made a post that was anti Trump/discrimination. So people were going crazy buying it up to "support" anti discrimination.

Also, I see something similar is happening with Kellogg's cereal on CEP, they're all talking about buying a lot of cereal because they pulled their ads from Breitbart.

Why not actually support minority and/or women's businesses instead? I mean all companies should be anti discrimination duh, so why go out of your way to support something that should be the norm.

LOL, this is less of a complaint and more of a confession. I read an article about how Ch0bani yogurt is getting boycotted by bigots because they hire a lot of refugees, specifically Muslim refugees. I decided I wanted to support them by switching my daily yogurt from Dannon to them. I wrote them a little email of support and then bought like two weeks of their yogurt. Except I reeeeally don't like it.   I was determined to tough it out, but after a week I threw the rest out and switched back to Dannon Oikos.  Sorry Ch0bani!  On the bright side, I read an article about the boycott that said it was unlikely to really affect their bottom line given the lack of enthusiasm for Greek yogurt in Trump's America, so I felt a little less guilty.

[CrazyLucky]

Dec 1, 2016 9:37:20 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

More of light hearted complaints but whatever.
The baby came into our bedroom last night (which she never does) at about 1 in the morning, took over 3/4 of our Cal King, then proceeded to snore, and get this ... wet our bed! She's been day and night potty trained since early June. The one time she has an accident, it's in our bed.
I also have a busy voluneer schedule today, and won't be able to take my daily nap.
It's going to be a day today! LOL

How do they DO that?  And Mr. Kirk probably slept through the whole thing, right?

[skwcm80]

I cannot get into the Christmas spirit. I'm usually grinchy, but it's so much worse this year. If I could get away with not putting up a tree, I would.

[raangoli]

Dec 2, 2016 12:11:59 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

I cannot get into the Christmas spirit. I'm usually grinchy, but it's so much worse this year. If I could get away with not putting up a tree, I would.

I don't feel like it either. I will only do it because I want to see BB react. My gut tells me she won't care. Or she will try to eat it. 

[andwhat]

Dec 2, 2016 10:54:24 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

Dec 1, 2016 21:19:17 GMT -5 kicks said:

Ok this is a random thing that's bugging me...

I saw the long post on CEP regarding Penzys spices (I think that's the right name) and how they made a post that was anti Trump/discrimination. So people were going crazy buying it up to "support" anti discrimination.

Also, I see something similar is happening with Kellogg's cereal on CEP, they're all talking about buying a lot of cereal because they pulled their ads from Breitbart.

Why not actually support minority and/or women's businesses instead? I mean all companies should be anti discrimination duh, so why go out of your way to support something that should be the norm.

LOL, this is less of a complaint and more of a confession. I read an article about how Ch0bani yogurt is getting boycotted by bigots because they hire a lot of refugees, specifically Muslim refugees. I decided I wanted to support them by switching my daily yogurt from Dannon to them. I wrote them a little email of support and then bought like two weeks of their yogurt. Except I reeeeally don't like it.   I was determined to tough it out, but after a week I threw the rest out and switched back to Dannon Oikos.  Sorry Ch0bani!  On the bright side, I read an article about the boycott that said it was unlikely to really affect their bottom line given the lack of enthusiasm for Greek yogurt in Trump's America, so I felt a little less guilty.

I love Fage. I used to eat Chobani. I think my H does. This is funny. Don't feel guilty.SaveSave

[andwhat]

Dec 2, 2016 12:11:59 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

I cannot get into the Christmas spirit. I'm usually grinchy, but it's so much worse this year. If I could get away with not putting up a tree, I would.

I don't want to do anything either. I am hoping that when I get my tree tomorrow a flip will switch. I gotta get in to if only for DD's sake. H did this Macy's video thing and she freaked out. It was cute to see.

[redwino]

I'm mad at myself for yelling at dd because she turned off the TV in the middle of the Kellyanne interview on GMA. I just yelled her name but it startled her. DH immediately told me I was wrong for yelling at her so I felt even worse. I rarely feel mom guilt but rn I want to swoop up my sour patch kid and take her to the park. It's too cold and I'm at work so we'll probably settle on 2 go-gurts instead of 1 after daycare.

I'm also pissed at myself for eating crap and drinking like it was my job for the last 3 months. My coats and jackets don't fit and I couldn't find anything that didn't pull at my hips when closed. Coat shopping was embarrasing.

[DesertMoon]

Dec 2, 2016 18:16:05 GMT -5 @natariru said:

I have a million complaints bc we moved out of our house and are living with my parents.

I am physically and mentally BEAT. How the fuck did we accumulate SO MUCH SHIT?!!!

J all of a sudden stopped sleeping through the night. He falls asleep in my arms then screams like I'm laying him on hot coals when I try to put him down. He's sharing a room w S so it's extra stressful.

The inspection at the new house didn't go as well as I hoped. Our attorney sent out our requests today. Let's see what they agree to fix.

My mom is obsessed w Christmas and has 3 Xmas trees. She has a "story of Christmas" advent calendar which are little books explaining the holiday. Fine, as an atheist raising children, I do want them to be exposed to different religions but I keep repeating "THATS WHAT SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE". Can we just make Christmas about family and magic. Do I have to keep hearing about baby Jesus?

My MIL keeps reminding my son that Jesus sends the presents and Santa is just the delivery guy. She won't stop her Jesus dump all over my christmas.

Also my neighbor gave me my coat! She said it came to her house by accident so yay for warmth in winter

[newnamesameperson]

Dec 1, 2016 10:12:13 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

Other than my depression getting a lot of worse, nothing really. It's been a very bad week for me.

I am sorry, lots of hugs. 

[newnamesameperson]

Dec 1, 2016 10:17:14 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

That sfy is on hiatus

And that I can't believe it's already December! I need to schedule an eye exam before the end of the year.

I had to spend $30 on another damn elf on a shelf because mine is missing.

Did I miss this?  Where did she go? 

What..........ebay girl ebay.