Random for the week

[hamster]

Let's be honest - it's too dead to do daily randoms.

Mine is that I should be cleared for weight bearing in Thursday. I'm antsy and have been testing the waters so to speak. As long as I have my boot on I'm able to put almost my entire weight on the broken foot and with no pain.

Without the boot...not so much. I assume it's a nerve issue not the bone though as it is like pins and needles on the bottom and the worst case of fallen asleep foot EVER.

I really hope I'm 100% healed by my big work event on 5/13....

[konapoppy]

Work is crazy with no sign of stopping. I have a few big presentations this week and am feeling unprepared. Ugh.

[niq]

I feel like my money diary would be intensely boring.

"Almost all the discretionary $$ goes to daycare and college savings. Sometimes I buy things on Amazon. The end."

[hamster]

Oh, I also need to submit a record release form to my old OB. They won't accept email, and I obviously don't have a fax at home and mail is too slow.

I can work around It, but guys. They're a quasi internal department so I can look up their medical records person with their email address. I wish it weren't some kind of ethics breach to just email it to her.

[irene adler]

There inducing my sister-in-law right now! Hooray babies!

[raangoli]

Apr 24, 2017 15:20:10 GMT -5 konapoppy said:

Work is crazy with no sign of stopping. I have a few big presentations this week and am feeling unprepared. Ugh.

Good luck! You've got this!

[raangoli]

I thought about a money diary, too. Except I have no idea how much money MH clears at the end of the month after things like 401k, health insurance, daycare FSA, etc. I asked him and he shrugged. I mean I have a general idea, bc we make roughly the same, but it was kind of sad. Maybe that's a confession?

I'm sure he knows since we keep spreadsheets etc and have a good handle on finances but it was like "whut?" Maybe I should ask when we're not shoving food in our mouths and rushing to get ready for the night time chores.

[Deleted]

I'm on the west coast this week for work. I've never worked anywhere with a budget like this before. I went to the gym at 6am this morning because I was still on Eastern time, and the hotel ellipticals had national park tours on their screens which was super cool. We had a happy hour with an open bar tonight and now I'm back in the hotel, enjoying my buzz and about to fall asleep. Yay for a work trip being so much fun! Oh - and our team outing this week is Cirque du Soleil!

On a career related note, I am in love with this company and my job. I think I could really have a future here! It doesn't feel like this is really my life yet.

[dellabear]

That sounds amazing @bellakitty!

My confession is that for the first time in some time, we are going to balance the budget this month. We have fairly aggressive savings goals but I've had to keep dipping into the savings to cover various random expenses that have been coming up. But this month it balanced out!

I still need to work on being a bit more MM and a little less indulgent.

[followyourarrow]

We had requested a White House tour for when we were in D.C. I was a bit hesitant to go because, well, 45, but we got denied. I got an email from them yesterday, subject line White House Tour - REQUEST DENIED. It really was all caps. The email is about 4 lines, we appreciate your interest, your request has been denied, we appreciate your understanding. It all feels a bit harsh.

[raangoli]

Apr 26, 2017 14:21:49 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

We had requested a White House tour for when we were in D.C. I was a bit hesitant to go because, well, 45, but we got denied. I got an email from them yesterday, subject line White House Tour - REQUEST DENIED. It really was all caps. The email is about 4 lines, we appreciate your interest, your request has been denied, we appreciate your understanding. It all feels a bit harsh.

I'm sorry, that's really disappointing. Did they say why? Was it because they were at capacity?

MH and I took the tour in 2015 and it was really cool. I'd love to go again. 

[followyourarrow]

Apr 26, 2017 14:24:49 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Apr 26, 2017 14:21:49 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

We had requested a White House tour for when we were in D.C. I was a bit hesitant to go because, well, 45, but we got denied. I got an email from them yesterday, subject line White House Tour - REQUEST DENIED. It really was all caps. The email is about 4 lines, we appreciate your interest, your request has been denied, we appreciate your understanding. It all feels a bit harsh.

I'm sorry, that's really disappointing. Did they say why? Was it because they were at capacity?

MH and I took the tour in 2015 and it was really cool. I'd love to go again. 

It doesn't give a reason at all, which I found odd.  It would have been cool to see, more than anything I'm put off by the "tone".  

[raangoli]

Apr 26, 2017 14:54:34 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

Apr 26, 2017 14:24:49 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I'm sorry, that's really disappointing. Did they say why? Was it because they were at capacity?

MH and I took the tour in 2015 and it was really cool. I'd love to go again. 

It doesn't give a reason at all, which I found odd.  It would have been cool to see, more than anything I'm put off by the "tone".  

I would be, too. You may still be able to get tickets to do a tour of the Capitol though. Those you can request directly from the website.

[mbcdefg]

My flight home has been delayed an hour, and now they just said it might be four hours total - I'm so tired

[raangoli]

Apr 26, 2017 15:16:29 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

My flight home has been delayed an hour, and now they just said it might be four hours total - I'm so tired

Noooooooo. And it's not like you can spend the time at the airport bar either. Well, I guess you could, but it's not fun. Maybe get a different treat instead?

[mbcdefg]

Apr 26, 2017 15:46:28 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Apr 26, 2017 15:16:29 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

My flight home has been delayed an hour, and now they just said it might be four hours total - I'm so tired

Noooooooo. And it's not like you can spend the time at the airport bar either. Well, I guess you could, but it's not fun. Maybe get a different treat instead?

I spotted an ice cream shop in the terminal so that may be my next stop, lol.

I went to the airport with a colleague who was flying to Philly and she's already home. If my flight gets super delayed maybe I'll just ask if they can switch me from EWR to Philly and then take a train or something. (I'm in NC.)

[raangoli]

Apr 26, 2017 16:35:22 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Apr 26, 2017 15:46:28 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Noooooooo. And it's not like you can spend the time at the airport bar either. Well, I guess you could, but it's not fun. Maybe get a different treat instead?

I spotted an ice cream shop in the terminal so that may be my next stop, lol.

I went to the airport with a colleague who was flying to Philly and she's already home. If my flight gets super delayed maybe I'll just ask if they can switch me from EWR to Philly and then take a train or something. (I'm in NC.)

I hope you got your ice cream and are safely on your way home!

[mbcdefg]

Apr 26, 2017 19:09:20 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Apr 26, 2017 16:35:22 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I spotted an ice cream shop in the terminal so that may be my next stop, lol.

I went to the airport with a colleague who was flying to Philly and she's already home. If my flight gets super delayed maybe I'll just ask if they can switch me from EWR to Philly and then take a train or something. (I'm in NC.)

I hope you got your ice cream and are safely on your way home!

Thanks! I skipped the ice cream but I just got home maybe 20 minutes ago. MH stopped at Halal Guys in Newark to get us some dinner <3

[raangoli]

I've been talking to a coworker for 20 minutes about something and she FINALLY gets what I am saying. I have zero patience this week and I just want to bang my head on the desk. She actually asked me a question I had asked at the beginning of our conversation. I couldn't help myself and said "I don't know, that's why I was asking before. It's not known."

[hamster]

I can walk!!

But in limited amounts, and I go back in three weeks. No giving up the scooter yet.

No change in work status either. I'm so bored!!! 😂

[hamster]

Oh, And if anybody has a bright idea on how to tell work I got knocked up in the middle of this, that's be swell! I'll be 14 weeks at that point. And my coworker is currently 16 weeks...and together we make up 50% of our dept. Heh.

[nicechicken]

Hold up, I've been gone to long. hamster CONGRATS!

[irene adler]

@bellakitty, it is so awesome to hear you so excited about your job.

mbcdefg, I'm glad you made it home.

My nephew arrived quickly and safely. Unfortunately, my brother and SIL did not take my suggestion of naming him Wolfgang Von LongGermanLastName.

I grew up next to a school, and they recently razed the house I grew up in and are building a gymnasium on top of it. It's like removing the physical evidence of the fact I was ever there. SO. MANY. FEELINGS.

[Roc A Bee]

Work was crazy today so I came home and bought myself a purse I've been eyeing. #treatyourself

[Deleted]

Apr 27, 2017 13:38:23 GMT -5 hamster said:

Oh, And if anybody has a bright idea on how to tell work I got knocked up in the middle of this, that's be swell! I'll be 14 weeks at that point. And my coworker is currently 16 weeks...and together we make up 50% of our dept. Heh.

Can you just say you couldn't go anywhere, so you might as well have sex? What, no? That's not appropriate?

Don't mind me. I'm tipsy again after another work dinner. This week is crazy. I have never eaten and drinken (drank?) so much in my life.

[wise_rita]

Apr 26, 2017 15:04:55 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Apr 26, 2017 14:54:34 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

It doesn't give a reason at all, which I found odd.  It would have been cool to see, more than anything I'm put off by the "tone".  

I would be, too. You may still be able to get tickets to do a tour of the Capitol though. Those you can request directly from the website.

Or try your Congress people. Their interns probably do tours.

followyourarrow how far in advance did you apply for White House tickets?

[idahome]

So I feel like I'm way more involved with strategic stuff at work these days, but as a result, my daily tasks are slower in getting completed. It is more than a little frustrating, but I'm excited to participate in the strategic operations of the company so I will figure it out.

Also, been working on finding an admin for the past 6 weeks, but it's proving difficult to find one who is the right fit for the position.

[mbcdefg]

Apr 27, 2017 14:20:29 GMT -5 irene adler said:

@bellakitty , it is so awesome to hear you so excited about your job.

mbcdefg , I'm glad you made it home.

My nephew arrived quickly and safely. Unfortunately, my brother and SIL did not take my suggestion of naming him Wolfgang Von LongGermanLastName.

I grew up next to a school, and they recently razed the house I grew up in and are building a gymnasium on top of it. It's like removing the physical evidence of the fact I was ever there. SO. MANY. FEELINGS.

"Liked" for your kind wishes and also for your new nephew. 

Sorry about your home. That's got to be rough to see

[followyourarrow]

Apr 28, 2017 5:57:33 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Apr 26, 2017 15:04:55 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I would be, too. You may still be able to get tickets to do a tour of the Capitol though. Those you can request directly from the website.

Or try your Congress people. Their interns probably do tours.

followyourarrow how far in advance did you apply for White House tickets?

I went through my Congress Woman and have a tour of the Capitol set up and she'll give us tickets for the House and Senate as well she said.  I applied for White House tickets 8 weeks in advance, which probably wasn't enough.  

[liveintheville]

I grew up next to a school, and they recently razed the house I grew up in and are building a gymnasium on top of it. It's like removing the physical evidence of the fact I was ever there. SO. MANY. FEELINGS. [/quote]"Liked" for your kind wishes and also for your new nephew. 

Sorry about your home. That's got to be rough to see [/quote][


My high school was set on fire the year after I graduated