We have a new head of our agency, and this guy sounds like a real trip. First, he complained that his office was too small by saying he has shoe closets bigger than the office. Then, he told everyone he doesn't do email. Now he doesn't have a phone. He also doesn't like to have a lot of paper. Um, what?
My boss's boss reports to him and literally doesn't even know how to contact him.
There are two women in my office with the same nickname, but it's a nickname for 2 different full names, so even though the nickname is spelled the same, it is pronounced differently. For some reason my brain cannot reconcile this and I have to really think before speaking to either of them so that I don't pronounce their name wrong.
My 28 year old male coworker just found out today that tampons come in different sizes and his mind is blown.
Last night as we were coming in from our walk, my dog found a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest. It was just a nestling -- eyes weren't even open and it didn't have most of its feathers yet, so this was not a flight attempt. I could hear the parents peeping in distress from one of our trees, and I was able to locate the nest, but it was in a pine tree and the branches were really thick.
I had my girls keep the dog away and hunt for little bugs to feed baby while I tested out whether I could climb up high enough, and broke off a bunch of small, dead branches so I could get through to where I needed to. Then I put baby bird in a cloth napkin in a fanny pack, lol, and climbed my first tree in like, 20-some years. The nest was all tipped over, probably from a storm we had recently, so I fixed it as best I could and put baby back.
This morning that I checked and saw mama bird's tail sticking out of the nest, so they are definitely reunited. It made me happy.
My 28 year old male coworker just found out today that tampons come in different sizes and his mind is blown.
Never mind. You said male.
LOL You must have edited right before I quoted you. Yes, this is a male. Who has sisters and lives with his girlfriend. For some reason I find it sad and yet hysterical that he had no idea. Not that my H would know what size to get me, but he at least knows that there are sizes and would know to ask me which one to get.
Bernadine, is he an appointee? My dad always said it was fun to explain to the appointees what small budget they had and no, they can't completely redecorate everything and get new furniture.
We've tried twice now inviting friends to the beach with us and I think it's just not going to happen. I don't get it b/c we do stuff here, but I guess going a couple hours away to a free beach house is too much? E is really upset b/c she wants to friend to come, but I don't know what else to tell her. I know the parents wouldn't let us take the friend alone at this age, but my poor kid just want someone to play with at the beach.
Had a follow up about my MRI. Two more discs in my back have degenerated L4 + L5 and are irritating my spinal cord.
He doesn't think that would explain all the muscle twitching in my legs, so that's great. Basically, I have degenerative disc disease (DDD), mostly likely RA, and whatever the fuck else. Thinking about dealing with this pain for the rest of my life is just soul crushing right now.
Meeting with my GP on Monday to try another anti-depressant and where to go from here. I feel defeated and I am just trying not to cry at work.
Oh, and my H read up on DDD and said that diet, exercise and losing weight can help. I want to punch him in his face right now.
I’m 2.5 weeks post-op (bilateral mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction) and starting to feel human again. I have one surgical drain left and I am so over it. I want to wear real clothes and a bra. And to like, leave my house.
Had a follow up about my MRI. Two more discs in my back have degenerated L4 + L5 and are irritating my spinal cord.
He doesn't think that would explain all the muscle twitching in my legs, so that's great. Basically, I have degenerative disc disease (DDD), mostly likely RA, and whatever the fuck else. Thinking about dealing with this pain for the rest of my life is just soul crushing right now.
Meeting with my GP on Monday to try another anti-depressant and where to go from here. I feel defeated and I am just trying not to cry at work.
Oh, and my H read up on DDD and said that diet, exercise and losing weight can help. I want to punch him in his face right now.
I’m so sorry. I have DDD and had a discectomy at L4-L5 and L5-S1 8 years ago. I’m more or less ok but have permanent nerve damage and occasional flairs. Holler if you ever want to commiserate.
sugarbear , sorry you can relate. I had a fusion at T10/T11 several years ago, and L2 has been a mess since just as long. The physiatrist offered epdidurals and meds and said surgery would just put pressure on all the other discs and that is my last option.
Feeling really bummed I'm just getting worse. I can't even do stairs without pain and exhaustion.
Are you much better now? I hope so. Chronic pain is such a mind fuck.
ETA- Duh, sorry I see above you said it sometimes flares. And I wish you well on your recovery from your recent surgery. You are so strong!
We arrived in Maine, after 26ish hours of driving with a 6 year old, an almost 2 year old, and H’s aunt in a sleeper van. It was...rough. The kids were great, but man, a road trip like this is brutal no matter what.
But now we are in Maine, at H’s family cabin, a five minute walk to the ocean. We’re staying here for a couple of days, and then at my in-laws for a couple of day. Their house is literally next to the rocks overlooking the ocean. Like, from their back deck, you just see water. It is breathtaking. They worked hard for so many years, and they deserve it. I will say I am jealous that that view is their every day view. Makes my little landlocked life in the midwest seem pretty sad, and I usually am pretty happy with my life.
Post by litskispeciality on Jul 25, 2019 10:30:14 GMT -5
(((calamity and sugarbear))) Also have fun in Maine!
I had my eyes dialated yesterday and I swear I'm such a diva, I still have eye strain today. My eyes aren't even that sensitive, I never wear sun glasses. The eye doc said I have stretch marks on the bottom of my eyes, I've never heard of this. Thankfully it means I have to dialate a lot more often than normal now hooray! DH is trying to push me for lasik. I'm tempted just to see if I'm even eligible, if so a co-worker recommended buring out flex spending so you can pay for most of it tax free, just can't commit that kind of money...and it freaks me out the process.
I also saw the derm. I should just stop since I won't commit to an internal med after having an issue with spiro, but like don't tell me "I know you don't want hormononal BC, which is probably causing your issues, but your options are HBC, a strong antibiotic (that I've had issues with in the past) or accutane" Ok so let's jump to the worst case scenario? I've already tried accutane in HS and that requires you to be on HBC anyway. I'll have to ask my GYN, just kind of like not being on the pill anymore.
I also have to call my student loan servicer. I'm close enough I could pay the last of it off early with just a little hit to savings, but I like it helping my credit by being months ahead. They're saying I'm not eligible for several discounts becaues I didn't make so many consecutive payments years ago, but I don't think that's right. I had some payment issues, but I don't believe ever with that, I was even on autopay. I'd like them to show me the late payments since my payment history doesn't show if it was late, just how much they got.
The one I found had slightly less in the way of feathers than the pictures in that story, so it must have been less than two weeks old as well. They really are just a little heap of breathing skin and bones with a few feather-straggles and an open mouth, at that point.
I love when it's nice enough weather to hang out in the park by my office during lunch. I stayed out a little longer than I meant to, but it was worth it.
I also adulted and made the kids' well check appointments, and I should keep that going and make a hair appointment for myself.
sugarbear , sorry you can relate. I had a fusion at T10/T11 several years ago, and L2 has been a mess since just as long. The physiatrist offered epdidurals and meds and said surgery would just put pressure on all the other discs and that is my last option.
Feeling really bummed I'm just getting worse. I can't even do stairs without pain and exhaustion.
Are you much better now? I hope so. Chronic pain is such a mind fuck.
ETA- Duh, sorry I see above you said it sometimes flares. And I wish you well on your recovery from your recent surgery. You are so strong!
Chronic pain is really awful, and I have absolutely had depressive episodes during bigger flares. In general, I am better. Half of my left foot is permanently numb, and my left leg no longer has a calf muscle. My workout of choice is lifting, and I've pretty much figured out how to do it safely (pre-mastectomy, anyway. Who knows what I'll do when I'm finally allowed to exercise again.).
Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm in the middle of a three-week pity party over here.
Post by maudefindlay on Jul 25, 2019 12:37:36 GMT -5
DD is at my parent's house for the day and both boys are home and behaving so nicely. DH came home at lunchtime and told them they could ride their bikes to the park alone, so they did. DH drove by on his way back to work and they asked if he was spying.
We put an old dresser at the end of our driveway to give away for free on our local FB garage sale site an hour ago and someone is already on the way to pick it up.
Going to post the kids' Peg Perego John Deere Gator next. They will be heartbroken, but all 3 are too tall for it now, the younger two have to sit sideways to drive it. Plus, that means more free space in the garage!
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’ve fallen in love with unlined bras. It feels like I have nothing on. They fit better than regular bras. I don’t get underboob sweat. Why have I been so resistant to such a magical invention for so long?
I’m getting very concerned that my school district is going to go on strike when our contract ends. They’ve been negotiating for months and the school board has hired a strikebreaking firm to bring in subs if need be. They know how badly that would go, but it seems like a big game of chicken.
I’m getting very concerned that my school district is going to go on strike when our contract ends. They’ve been negotiating for months and the school board has hired a strikebreaking firm to bring in subs if need be. They know how badly that would go, but it seems like a big game of chicken.
I’m really pulling for your district!! I know how hard these contentious negotiations are; we’ve had our fair share.
I went to Top Golf today and didn’t hate it and didn’t suck. This is good because DS is majorly into golf at the moment. I think I could do it fairly often and not be mad.
I’m getting very concerned that my school district is going to go on strike when our contract ends. They’ve been negotiating for months and the school board has hired a strikebreaking firm to bring in subs if need be. They know how badly that would go, but it seems like a big game of chicken.
I’m really pulling for your district!! I know how hard these contentious negotiations are; we’ve had our fair share.
If you know anyone who'd like to support us on Monday, we're picketing at city hall!