Monday

[cuddlyevil]

Tell me all of the things.

[tiramisu]

I broke up with the guy I've been dating, which was sad but there right choice. It was harder than I thought it would be and I definitely cried, but it's also the right choice for both of us at this point.

My weekend was otherwise good. I had some interesting interactions and met some interesting people (including a guy whose number I got). And then yesterday's Superbowl was awesome!!!! Most of the commercials left something to be desired, but I got to see my team win their first Superbowl and text with my dad and friends who are Eagles fans. It was so great!

[chalupa]

I have 9 work days before vacation. Not that I'm counting or anything

This weekend was indeed quiet and relaxing - I don't think I got out of bed until after 10 yesterday (I typically never get to sleep in - thanks, pups). I have no big or exciting plans from now until we leave for vacation, so it's all pretty business as usual over here for the week.

[chalupa]

Sorry tiramisu. Glad you made the best decision for you, but I know that doesn't make it an easy choice.

[tiramisu]

Feb 5, 2018 9:50:13 GMT -5 chalupa said:

Sorry tiramisu. Glad you made the best decision for you, but I know that doesn't make it an easy choice.

Thank you. He has always been so sweet and I felt like I was broken that I just wasn't connections with him more. I don't know if I've really become emotionally unavailable, I think maybe my defenses/walls were up with him for a specific reason. Time and introspection will tell.

It was interesting because the night before, I wasn't trying to meet anyone at all, I was out with a friend. Ended up running into an old coworker and talking with him and his friends, one of whom is an anesthesiologist who's the same age as me. It was like a reminder that there are men out there if I'm open to it. I'm still sad about the guy I broke up with, but I'm remembering why I did it.

[bullygirl979]

tiramisu, hugs lady. It sounds like you made right decision, albeit it doesn't make it any easier.

[doglove]

Sometimes it's just not right tiramisu and you probably just had that intuition. I know from personal experience that even when people are nice and sweet, that doesn't mean we'll connect with them on an intimate level. Glad you are following your feelings and trusting yourself.

<3

[bullygirl979]

Weekend was good, although I feel like a zombie. I got my cancer drug injection on Tuesday and for the first few weeks I get exhausted because I wake up every hour with the most insane hot flashes. I haven't really slept in a week and it's starting to show.

I am insanely excited, though, as P and I put our bedroom together. I will have to post some pictures as our designer nailed it. We both agree it's like a posh hotel, which is exactly what we told her we wanted. And? The upgrade to a king sized bed is ridiculous.

[doglove]

I decided this weekend no three dogs ever. Not really that it was in the consideration, but it's been a stressful weekend rotating/medicating and taking care of three different dogs. I think having my friend's dog over (who Buddy would always stay with and then she would stay with us) triggered so many sad Buddy feelings this weekend for me too. I just miss him so much.

Poor Penny has had an upset belly since we got her, the rescue thought probably because she had been eating trash for so long. She makes progress and then has stomach issues and then makes progress again. I started her on a probiotic, which seems to have thrown her all out of whack. It didn't help I am trying to switch her food as well because I was thinking she was sick from something in the other food (although London eats it just fine so it may just be her nervous belly).

Tomorrow I head to Asheville for two days with a work colleague to check out venues for our 2019 conference. I feel guilty for leaving A to deal with everyone, especially with Penny's stomach issues, but so excited for a two day break from everything. We are staying at an upscale hotel/restaurant tomorrow night and I have been giving a "preferred mountain view room" with a king sized bed all to myself. Fu@k yeah!

[doriswe]

Weekend was pretty decent. Had two on-call shifts but didn't get called out, which is okay because I was tired! DS had a basketball tournament Saturday so that's where I spent most of the day. Had an awkward coffee date Saturday afternoon. The highlights were: him forgetting my name and telling me, half-way through the day, "Oh, I forgot your name, can you tell it to me again?", him having a loooonnngggg conversation about the depiction of a manhole cover on the "art" at Starbucks, and then him declaring he had to go to check on his chili, which he had told me earlier was in a crockpot. Had dinner with one of my friends following coffee, so it all in all it was a good day. Yesterday I decided it was a people-free day and I avoided everyone. I made meals for the week, watched some Netflix and hung with DS when he got home.

[kaneen]

Oh my goodness, what an awkward date doriswe . People are weird.

We rescued this little sweet boy this weekend. What a whirlwind!

[bullygirl979]

kaneen, GAH! He is adorable. Are you keeping him??

[kaneen]

Feb 5, 2018 12:07:35 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

kaneen , GAH! He is adorable. Are you keeping him??

We sure are!!!  I'm in love already.  We are still kicking around names.  His original owners named him Jack Sparrow because his markings look like bold winged eyeliner around his eyes.  They were calling him Jax for short.  That's still in contention but we are also kicking around other names as well.

[doriswe]

Will he be another community raised dog, kaneen? He's freaking adorable!

[kaneen]

Feb 5, 2018 12:11:45 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Will he be another community raised dog, kaneen ? He's freaking adorable!

Yep!  It takes a village especially with a puppy.  He's only 15 weeks old.  He's slept most of the morning except when I woke him up to go potty.  I think that means when A (my neighbor) gets home for her shift this afternoon she's going to have her hands full!  He definitely had a LOT of energy yesterday afternoon/evening.

[doriswe]

Feb 5, 2018 12:15:13 GMT -5 kaneen said:

Feb 5, 2018 12:11:45 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Will he be another community raised dog, kaneen ? He's freaking adorable!

Yep!  It takes a village especially with a puppy.  He's only 15 weeks old.  He's slept most of the morning except when I woke him up to go potty.  I think that means when A (my neighbor) gets home for her shift this afternoon she's going to have her hands full!  He definitely had a LOT of energy yesterday afternoon/evening.

I love this!!

[bullygirl979]

doriswe, unless he had a medical condition associated with memory issues, that is beyond awkward.

[idahome]

If only Monday didn’t come around so quickly.

Working remotely today to be with my dad. He had a strange spell last night and couldn’t be home by himself. He seems to be resting peacefully and I’m glad for that.

Weekend, other than my dad, was good.

[doriswe]

Feb 5, 2018 12:47:46 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

doriswe , unless he had a medical condition associated with memory issues, that is beyond awkward.

lmfao....none noted! He's a PhD and used to do therapy...I think he should have a handle on the simple task of remembering names OR playing it off, kwim?

[cuddlyevil]

doriswe, that's beyond awkward. I am glad you had a good weekend otherwise.

My weekend was good, quiet but good. Friday, we got out of work two hours early. So I went home and changed then hit my local for happy hour. I ended up hanging with the staff (the guy I have a crush on was working, so bonus) and one of the regulars. Then I went home and crashed. Saturday, I hung out with wowhead, wambam, and wysiwyg. We had a lot of coffee and then went to get tacos. Yesterday, I did a whole lot of nothing.

It was really nice and relaxing.

[bullygirl979]

Feb 5, 2018 12:50:56 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Feb 5, 2018 12:47:46 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

doriswe , unless he had a medical condition associated with memory issues, that is beyond awkward.

lmfao....none noted! He's a PhD and used to do therapy...I think he should have a handle on the simple task of remembering names OR playing it off, kwim?

Lol. As someone who has memory issues associated with a medical condition, I guess I'm sensitive to it. More so because I hate the fact that I know can't remember shit because of these stupid chemo drugs. But yeah, he should at least play it off OR use a tool to help him, if that is indeed the case. For work I write EVERYTHING down because I know I can't remember shit. Self-awareness, man. And if he doesn't have a medical excuse, then he's just a tool.

[doglove]

Oh yay kaneen, congrats! This news makes my heart happy for you. ❤️❤️❤️

[doriswe]

Feb 5, 2018 13:10:08 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Feb 5, 2018 12:50:56 GMT -5 doriswe said:

lmfao....none noted! He's a PhD and used to do therapy...I think he should have a handle on the simple task of remembering names OR playing it off, kwim?

Lol. As someone who has memory issues associated with a medical condition, I guess I'm sensitive to it. More so because I hate the fact that I know can't remember shit because of these stupid chemo drugs. But yeah, he should at least play it off OR use a tool to help him, if that is indeed the case. For work I write EVERYTHING down because I know I can't remember shit. Self-awareness, man. And if he doesn't have a medical excuse, then he's just a tool.

FWIW, we were at Starbucks...where they put your name on the cup, so he could have easily figured it out. I guess I give him credit for putting it out there?!?

[bullygirl979]

Feb 5, 2018 13:34:24 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Feb 5, 2018 13:10:08 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Lol. As someone who has memory issues associated with a medical condition, I guess I'm sensitive to it. More so because I hate the fact that I know can't remember shit because of these stupid chemo drugs. But yeah, he should at least play it off OR use a tool to help him, if that is indeed the case. For work I write EVERYTHING down because I know I can't remember shit. Self-awareness, man. And if he doesn't have a medical excuse, then he's just a tool.

FWIW, we were at Starbucks...where they put your name on the cup, so he could have easily figured it out. I guess I give him credit for putting it out there?!?

OMG, I'm crying. This is so bad. I'm sorry.

[chalupa]

Feb 5, 2018 13:34:24 GMT -5 doriswe said:

Feb 5, 2018 13:10:08 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Lol. As someone who has memory issues associated with a medical condition, I guess I'm sensitive to it. More so because I hate the fact that I know can't remember shit because of these stupid chemo drugs. But yeah, he should at least play it off OR use a tool to help him, if that is indeed the case. For work I write EVERYTHING down because I know I can't remember shit. Self-awareness, man. And if he doesn't have a medical excuse, then he's just a tool.

FWIW, we were at Starbucks...where they put your name on the cup, so he could have easily figured it out. I guess I give him credit for putting it out there?!?

OMG this is so terrible that it's awesome. I'm cryingSaveSave

[chalupa]

kaneen the new pup is so cute! I love that you have an apartment pet community.

[bullygirl979]

idahome, I hope he is okay!

[udscoobychick]

tiramisu, I know we were on opposite sides for the Super Bowl, but congrats! The Eagles played well! Sorry to hear about your break-up, though.
bullygirl979, posh hotel bedroom sounds AMAZING!
doglove, enjoy your getaway! And I hope Penny's stomach improves soon.
doriswe, that is so awkward! Hopefully you can at least get some entertainment value out of the story!
kaneen, what a cute pup!
idahome, I hope your dad is ok!

It was a busy weekend that flew by for me! The show went pretty well, although my solo was not as clean as I would have liked. A few people have told me that I stole the show or that my routine was their favorite, so that makes me feel better! I slept in on Sunday and then made Boston cream whoopie pies. There were way more people at the Super Bowl party than I expected, so I regretted only making a single batch of whoopie pies, especially since the only other dessert was grocery store vanilla cupcakes. Oh well. It was a fun party, even if the game didn't go the way I was hoping.

[idahome]

Thanks bullygirl979 and udscoobychick. He is a little better, but I’ll take it.

[kaneen]

Feb 5, 2018 13:25:04 GMT -5 doglove said:

Oh yay kaneen , congrats! This news makes my heart happy for you. ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks!  We settled on Oscar for his name.  ❤️