May as well toss public transport in here too- People are just assholes Had mr. entitled walk right into me while I was attempting to get off the metro this morning - he got all pissed off about me (and the whole line behind me) continuing to get off the train because he wanted to get ON the train that instant. He wasn't in danger of missing the train, he was just an impatient asshole.
I used to change trains in L'Enfant Plaza. I went prepared to throw elbows every day.
Metro Center for me. Elbow throwing is an artform.
May as well toss public transport in here too- People are just assholes Had mr. entitled walk right into me while I was attempting to get off the metro this morning - he got all pissed off about me (and the whole line behind me) continuing to get off the train because he wanted to get ON the train that instant. He wasn't in danger of missing the train, he was just an impatient asshole.
OMG. This is just one of many reasons I hate the metro so much. It's just like an elevator - you have to wait for people to get off first. JHC. This should be common sense.
I have one good metro story. One afternoon I was riding during rush hour so I had to stand and hold onto one of those bars attached to the seats. Well, there was a really jerky stop that caused me to lose my balance. I was 100% going down and some random guy near me caught me by the waist. It restored my faith in humanity briefly.
That meme about not quite being a car or pedestrian sums up my feelings. I have commuted 5+ miles by bike and biked regularly for fun. Proportionally I bet there are as many CYCLISTS who flout the rules as there drivers who hit cyclists out of carelessness and/or bad driving. #notallcyclists #notalldrivers
My work has asked me to up my in-office weekday hours. I'm not thrilled since a lot of my job is night and weekend events, but I'll do it (obviously). The good part is that they will subsidize my increased childcare costs.
I'm obsessed with this podcast called, "Where do I Begin" with Esther Perel. You get to basically sit in on her giving a couples counseling session and she is an unbelievably gifted therapist. Most of these couples were unsuccessful with other therapists and she is just amazing at getting to the root of their issue and getting both people to open up. Sometimes the couple works through the problem, but others end up splitting up. I wonder what she'd do with my marital situation.
If you share your marital situation here, I'm sure you will get lots of super amazing feedback
That meme about not quite being a car or pedestrian sums up my feelings. I have commuted 5+ miles by bike and biked regularly for fun. Proportionally I bet there are as many CYCLISTS who flout the rules as there drivers who hit cyclists out of carelessness and/or bad driving. #notallcyclists #notalldrivers
My work has asked me to up my in-office weekday hours. I'm not thrilled since a lot of my job is night and weekend events, but I'll do it (obviously). The good part is that they will subsidize my increased childcare costs.
I'm obsessed with this podcast called, "Where do I Begin" with Esther Perel. You get to basically sit in on her giving a couples counseling session and she is an unbelievably gifted therapist. Most of these couples were unsuccessful with other therapists and she is just amazing at getting to the root of their issue and getting both people to open up. Sometimes the couple works through the problem, but others end up splitting up. I wonder what she'd do with my marital situation.
I will have to check out that podcast.
My dad used to drive a motorcyle, I know not a bicycle, but he eventually stopped in the late 70s, maybe early 80s, because cars did not respect as another vehicle on the road. I cannot imagine what he would think now.
This thread reminds me of how all the posts in my neighbourhood Facebook group turn out in the drivers vs cyclists argument. I used to cycle 7 km (each way) to work, I promise I am not one of those dick cyclists.
This thread reminds me of how all the posts in my neighbourhood Facebook group turn out in the drivers vs cyclists argument. I used to cycle 7 km (each way) to work, I promise I am not one of those dick cyclists.
I was just thinking about you yesterday. I cannot believe it has already been a month! Sorry about your boobs.
i think the asshole cyclist are far fewer in numbers, they just stand out. Same thing for dick car drivers.
I'm obsessed with this podcast called, "Where do I Begin" with Esther Perel. You get to basically sit in on her giving a couples counseling session and she is an unbelievably gifted therapist. Most of these couples were unsuccessful with other therapists and she is just amazing at getting to the root of their issue and getting both people to open up. Sometimes the couple works through the problem, but others end up splitting up. I wonder what she'd do with my marital situation.
I feel like such a voyeur (I don't know the audio version of that word) when I listen to it. I feel kinda dirty. But she's great! In my head she's old like Dr. Ruth, but she's much younger than I thought.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
I'm a one-trick pony, but I held my son yesterday while he cried because he doesn't "know how to not die" and he'll miss us if he dies [ETA: BIL died unexpectedly, DS is not ill]. I go back and forth between wrecked and numb. I start back in the office my normal 4d/wk next week, after having 6wk WFH after my mat leave. I'm dreading it. I don't want to talk to anyone. I'm just so tired.
Who knew that the 3 month old baby would be the part of my life that was easiest and made the most sense?!
I'm so sorry that he is having a hard time. Poor guy, I know that can be so scary. Also, I'm sorry you are struggling, especially with a new baby! ((hugs)) to you!SaveSave
I'm studying for my nursing boards...and I can't stop trolling the internet to read about people that pass/fail them. It is making me crazy. I did good in school, and I do study a lot, but I am so scared of failing. I have an interview in Oncology next week, and I want to be able to get that job, and learn, and help people.
DD is being super clingy now that H is gone and I'm really loving all the extra snuggles. It's just the two of us house and dog sitting so it feels nice to have some quiet down time from traveling so much this last month.
Another random, I started classes this semester and am loving microeconomics so far.
I sent a text to a guy - it was a little risque and flirty...and I get nothing back. He is usually very good at responding, and we have corresponded like this before, so its not like he would be turned off by it. But, how do you go from an unanswered text like that to "hey, how is your day?" lol
I'm obsessed with this podcast called, "Where do I Begin" with Esther Perel. You get to basically sit in on her giving a couples counseling session and she is an unbelievably gifted therapist. Most of these couples were unsuccessful with other therapists and she is just amazing at getting to the root of their issue and getting both people to open up. Sometimes the couple works through the problem, but others end up splitting up. I wonder what she'd do with my marital situation.
I liked this podcast at first but I got bored of it easily.
My own sex therapist has a podcast and I made the mistake of listening to it and now it's all I think about when I talk to her.
That meme about not quite being a car or pedestrian sums up my feelings. I have commuted 5+ miles by bike and biked regularly for fun. Proportionally I bet there are as many CYCLISTS who flout the rules as there drivers who hit cyclists out of carelessness and/or bad driving. #notallcyclists #notalldrivers
My work has asked me to up my in-office weekday hours. I'm not thrilled since a lot of my job is night and weekend events, but I'll do it (obviously). The good part is that they will subsidize my increased childcare costs.
I'm obsessed with this podcast called, "Where do I Begin" with Esther Perel. You get to basically sit in on her giving a couples counseling session and she is an unbelievably gifted therapist. Most of these couples were unsuccessful with other therapists and she is just amazing at getting to the root of their issue and getting both people to open up. Sometimes the couple works through the problem, but others end up splitting up. I wonder what she'd do with my marital situation.
If you share your marital situation here, I'm sure you will get lots of super amazing feedback
Even without knowing the particulars we can probably guess what most of the "advice' will be.
We found a house we love. It had been under contract but the buyers backed out so we got to see the inspection report. It is suggested a structural engineer and HVAC/plumber come out to look at it and I’m scared that means $$$ repairs the sellers won’t cover 😔
We found a house we love. It had been under contract but the buyers backed out so we got to see the inspection report. It is suggested a structural engineer and HVAC/plumber come out to look at it and I’m scared that means $$$ repairs the sellers won’t cover 😔
Ugh yeah, that may be why the last buyers backed out. Can’t hurt to ask, though! Where are you looking?
May as well toss public transport in here too- People are just assholes Had mr. entitled walk right into me while I was attempting to get off the metro this morning - he got all pissed off about me (and the whole line behind me) continuing to get off the train because he wanted to get ON the train that instant. He wasn't in danger of missing the train, he was just an impatient asshole.
OMG. This is just one of many reasons I hate the metro so much. It's just like an elevator - you have to wait for people to get off first. JHC. This should be common sense.
I have one good metro story. One afternoon I was riding during rush hour so I had to stand and hold onto one of those bars attached to the seats. Well, there was a really jerky stop that caused me to lose my balance. I was 100% going down and some random guy near me caught me by the waist. It restored my faith in humanity briefly.
I have a “rule” in my classroom that no one may enter until everyone from the period before has exited. We talk about this being a common expectation in “the real world” with regards to elevators, public transportation, etc. and somehow at the end of the year I’ll still have a couple kids who are still trying to push through everyone to come in first. One of my expressions is “there’s no prize for being in the room first!”
OMG. This is just one of many reasons I hate the metro so much. It's just like an elevator - you have to wait for people to get off first. JHC. This should be common sense.
I have one good metro story. One afternoon I was riding during rush hour so I had to stand and hold onto one of those bars attached to the seats. Well, there was a really jerky stop that caused me to lose my balance. I was 100% going down and some random guy near me caught me by the waist. It restored my faith in humanity briefly.
I have a “rule” in my classroom that no one may enter until everyone from the period before has exited. We talk about this being a common expectation in “the real world” with regards to elevators, public transportation, etc. and somehow at the end of the year I’ll still have a couple kids who are still trying to push through everyone to come in first. One of my expressions is “there’s no prize for being in the room first!”
I'm studying for my nursing boards...and I can't stop trolling the internet to read about people that pass/fail them. It is making me crazy. I did good in school, and I do study a lot, but I am so scared of failing. I have an interview in Oncology next week, and I want to be able to get that job, and learn, and help people.
Good luck! Stop trolling the interwebz and just study. You will be fine. And don’t worry about how others are doing. The NCLEX is tough but not insurmountable.
We found a house we love. It had been under contract but the buyers backed out so we got to see the inspection report. It is suggested a structural engineer and HVAC/plumber come out to look at it and I’m scared that means $$$ repairs the sellers won’t cover 😔
If they are not willing to do the work, this is a good bargaining chip to lower the asking price a lot. and then, if you fix it, you know it is done to your standards.
Post by lolalolalola on Jun 7, 2018 19:24:42 GMT -5
We just finalized an offer on a house. I’m super excited but scared that we now own two houses until our current home sells. Our total mortgage is insane. I’m worried about selling our house with our cats. But I don’t want to wait until we move because a) another 6 weeks of payments on $1.2 million of mortgages, and b) I feel like buyers think you’ll accept less if they know you aren’t living there. It’s already a buyers market here...
We found a house we love. It had been under contract but the buyers backed out so we got to see the inspection report. It is suggested a structural engineer and HVAC/plumber come out to look at it and I’m scared that means $$$ repairs the sellers won’t cover 😔
Ugh yeah, that may be why the last buyers backed out. Can’t hurt to ask, though! Where are you looking?
Ugh yeah, that may be why the last buyers backed out. Can’t hurt to ask, though! Where are you looking?
Lakewood & M Streets SaveSave
I love M Streets. But it was too far from H’s job and it was hard to find a one story with a pool in that neighborhood. But we have friends that live there and it’s so cute and fun!
We found a house we love. It had been under contract but the buyers backed out so we got to see the inspection report. It is suggested a structural engineer and HVAC/plumber come out to look at it and I’m scared that means $$$ repairs the sellers won’t cover 😔
If they are not willing to do the work, this is a good bargaining chip to lower the asking price a lot. and then, if you fix it, you know it is done to your standards.
I'm hesitant to spend $1200 for an inspection, HVAC/plumber & structural engineer come out on a house we may not even buy. MIL & FIL seems to think that is pretty reasonable for a house we like this much but I think DH & I are just really cautious because the damage we just repaired. In my head I KNOW its not the same so I think it is just anxiety.
It is an old house (1928) so its bound to have some issues BUT it is priced the same as similar houses with no issues. They are motivated sellers so we may get lucky. SaveSave
If they are not willing to do the work, this is a good bargaining chip to lower the asking price a lot. and then, if you fix it, you know it is done to your standards.
I'm hesitant to spend $1200 for an inspection, HVAC/plumber & structural engineer come out on a house we may not even buy. MIL & FIL seems to think that is pretty reasonable for a house we like this much but I think DH & I are just really cautious because the damage we just repaired. In my head I KNOW its not the same so I think it is just anxiety.
It is an old house (1928) so its bound to have some issues BUT it is priced the same as similar houses with no issues. They are motivated sellers so we may get lucky. SaveSave
If it has these potential issues, but is priced as though that is not the case, that is good for bargaining. I honestly think it comes down to how much you like the house and whether it is worth the money and the risk. It is also OK if it is not.
I'm studying for my nursing boards...and I can't stop trolling the internet to read about people that pass/fail them. It is making me crazy. I did good in school, and I do study a lot, but I am so scared of failing. I have an interview in Oncology next week, and I want to be able to get that job, and learn, and help people.
Good luck! Stop trolling the interwebz and just study. You will be fine. And don’t worry about how others are doing. The NCLEX is tough but not insurmountable.
Thank you! I'm a constant worrier. LOL! I thought once I passed school that I would not be so stressed. This is even worse. HA! SaveSave