We decorated for Christmas last night. I didn't put up as much stuff as I usually do, really just decorated the living room and dining room table. Now of course there is glitter EVERYWHERE which I never really noticed in years past because we had carpet, but now that we have laminate floors, they are sparkling in the light LOL
My covid test came back negative but I still don't feel great. And my daughter woke up in the middle of the night complaining of a headache and her chest hurting. The 2 of us ended up sleeping on the couch because it reclines and we could sleep partially upright which helped with the coughing.
Our strategy professor got back to us with feedback on our draft and omg it's so much. This group paper is worth 50% of our grade so even though I have an A average in that class now, this will decide my grade. I'm so stressed about it. I know no one really cares about GPA, but I really love my 4.0 and will be very annoyed if this ruins it.
Cancer TW and downer part of the post:
I've been texting daily with my cousin. She's hopefully coming home from the hospital today. But we were talking about the targeted treatment and she said the hope is that it gives her 6 or 7 months. I just...I can't even imagine. It's heartbreaking.
Post by georgeharrison on Dec 3, 2020 9:50:10 GMT -5
I got a prelim offer on the job I've been interviewing with - via text at about 730pm. So weird. Anyway, it is going to be at least a 25% increase from my current position (I'm negotiating a little more just because you're supposed to, so I'm not sure where we are going to land), a promotion in title, 10% bonus, stock options, great benefits, unlimited PTO. It's an unreal offer. I am so sad to leave my awesome company, but this is a huge opportunity for my career. He said he's going to leadership for sign off today.
Got a text from DD's teacher that she wants to meet to discuss additional ways to support DD since it seems like virtual learning isn't a good fit for her. Which is true, it really does not suit DD's natural tendencies, but part of her teacher's note was that DD isn't completing assignments. Yet when I look at her stuff in Google Classroom, all of the assignments are turned in (though very few have grades). So we have NO idea what's going on here. I am glad her teacher reached out though, because there's nothing that would indicate a problem that we can see.
I have three gift cards to pick up and a few checks to write, and then I’m done Christmas shopping! Now to get started on wrapping...
Yay! I am close to being finished as well only my stuff is quite delayed with shipping so its not all in hand.
I have gift cards to grab and I have to just go wonder for stocking things. I have. couple things but struggling on what to put in my 11 and 14yos. I have some dribbling goggles, starbucks gc, candy, phone case. that's it for now but I think I need something more filling.
georgeharrison, congratulations!!! That's an amazing offer. I'm so glad after all the mystery that there is a happy ending!
My day is already off to an annoying start. Our car battery died again, so we had someone come out and jump it and I'm going to run it over to a car repair place in a few minutes. It is within walking distance of our house, so I'm just going to drive over and walk home. I am hoping it's just a battery replacement, but I want them to check in case it's something like the alternator.
We also have some kind of animal in our attic. I am guessing squirrel because they are everywhere here (and I have never seen a raccoon or possum so while possible, I feel like that's less likely?). I heard the noise last night and then it stopped, so I was hoping it was something outside. But this morning my H and I both are hearing it in our 2nd bedroom. I called a pest control place and they are coming out tomorrow. I hope whatever it is won't create too much damage before then.
This is is when I get annoyed at "adulting". Between these two things we're looking at probably hundreds of dollars in costs to fix, and it will feel like we got nothing in return.
Post by exploding people on Dec 3, 2020 10:18:39 GMT -5
The dude at my temp job who always wears his mask under his nose has COVID. Shocking. I'm almost done with my time here and, while it's nice to be employed, I'm not sad about it. The agency has had some remote work posted, so I'm hoping I can snag one of those assignments.
I got to see my boss from my pre-pandemic job a couple days ago and it was so nice. I miss working with an office full of like-minded theatre nerds.
Both dogs are vigorously licking themselves and I am in hell.
Do they have any sores or red spots on their stomachs? Our dogs were doing this and it turned out they got scabies from the foxes in our yard. And the scabies were biting us too. It was bad. lol
Post by lightbulbsun on Dec 3, 2020 10:41:07 GMT -5
My company is restructuring, and they just announced some of the new leadership, and it's all white men. I know my company is conservative, but come on.
Both dogs are vigorously licking themselves and I am in hell.
Do they have any sores or red spots on their stomachs? Our dogs were doing this and it turned out they got scabies from the foxes in our yard. And the scabies were biting us too. It was bad. lol
No, they are just being gross. Sorry about what your dogs and you went through! Ugh.
I’m cleaning out kitchen cabinets in preparation of a remodel. There is so much junk in there it is overwhelming. No wonder I don’t have cabinet space. They are full of 12 years of junk.
I don't want to go on a work trip anytime in the near future, right? I mean, surely there is someone else that can go? My boss said I can say no because he gets it and I have a small kid. It's not a done deal and maybe his boss who wants to trip to happen will pick someone else, but that really isn't something I can add to my plate right now.
I'm not being unreasonable, am I? I haven't even told DH, just word vomiting here in the randoms thread.
Post by followyourarrow on Dec 3, 2020 11:01:32 GMT -5
It's making the rounds at my new job that I do competitive archery. Apparently I shoot with a coworker's relative, she's seen me on FB, and she's telling everyone. I'm fine with people knowing, it's just so weird that people are calling me to ask about it.
I keep getting ads for AMTRAK and their air filtration system. Do y’all think that’s any safer than flying? I would love to go see my uncle (who is like a parent) but he lives in NJ:( I just need that comfort only a parent figure can give.
I don't want to go on a work trip anytime in the near future, right? I mean, surely there is someone else that can go? My boss said I can say no because he gets it and I have a small kid. It's not a done deal and maybe his boss who wants to trip to happen will pick someone else, but that really isn't something I can add to my plate right now.
I'm not being unreasonable, am I? I haven't even told DH, just word vomiting here in the randoms thread.
If your boss said it's ok to say no and you don't want to do it, I think it's totally fine to decline.
I keep getting ads for AMTRAK and their air filtration system. Do y’all think that’s any safer than flying? I would love to go see my uncle (who is like a parent) but he lives in NJ:(
I kind of doubt it, to be honest. It's possible trains will have more opportunity to space out, but unless you're in your own car you are still sharing air with other people.
I mean your risk tolerance may vary from mine, but I don't think I'll want to use any kind of community transportation until I'm vaccinated. If I had no other choice due to work I guess I'd have to take the risk, but leisure travel I would not.
They are saying April/late spring for a vaccine for most of us, so unless there is some reason you can't wait a few months, I would just hold off.
I keep getting ads for AMTRAK and their air filtration system. Do y’all think that’s any safer than flying? I would love to go see my uncle (who is like a parent) but he lives in NJ:(
I kind of doubt it, to be honest. It's possible trains will have more opportunity to space out, but unless you're in your own car you are still sharing air with other people.
I mean your risk tolerance may vary from mine, but I don't think I'll want to use any kind of community transportation until I'm vaccinated. If I had no other choice due to work I guess I'd have to take the risk, but leisure travel I would not.
They are saying April/late spring for a vaccine for most of us, so unless there is some reason you can't wait a few months, I would just hold off.
I edited my OP but I just need that comfort only a parent can give and soon he will be the closest thing I have to that. I love my stepmom but I’ve only known her 10 years and it’s been during my adulthood and is not the parent/child relationship I have with my uncle. If he want a 20+ hour drive away I would just drive.
I know I really should wait. My big kids are in school full time and although it’s the right choice that’s risky
I’m cleaning out kitchen cabinets in preparation of a remodel. There is so much junk in there it is overwhelming. No wonder I don’t have cabinet space. They are full of 12 years of junk.
I threw out a bunch of stuff when we remodeled our kitchen this summer. And then I was really selective about what I brought back in when the work was finished. I still have 4 or 5 boxes of stuff in the basement that I don't think will ever come back to the kitchen. Just like, 2 trashbags filled with plastic containers, multiple extras of things like mixing bowls and baking dishes and cookie sheets. A box of drinking glasses that I don't like. It's amazing what you accumulate!
I ordered our Christmas cards last night. I didn't even take a new picture. I just pulled a few ok-ish pics of the kids from the past year and called it good. I also paid for them to come addressed. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing. I usually put way too much work into the "perfect" picture, and then hand-addressing everything, and really... it ends up being a 5-second blip on someone's radar when they receive it. I still like getting/giving cards, but I'm trying not to overthink it this year.
Oh it looks like I could book my own private room and bathroom. That doesn’t mean the air circulating isn’t shared though .... but maybe it’s not as risky because of the filtration system?
I kind of doubt it, to be honest. It's possible trains will have more opportunity to space out, but unless you're in your own car you are still sharing air with other people.
I mean your risk tolerance may vary from mine, but I don't think I'll want to use any kind of community transportation until I'm vaccinated. If I had no other choice due to work I guess I'd have to take the risk, but leisure travel I would not.
They are saying April/late spring for a vaccine for most of us, so unless there is some reason you can't wait a few months, I would just hold off.
I edited my OP but I just need that comfort only a parent can give and soon he will be the closest thing I have to that. I love my stepmom but I’ve only known her 10 years and it’s been during my adulthood and is not the parent/child relationship I have with my uncle. If he want a 20+ hour drive away I would just drive.
I know I really should wait. My big kids are in school full time and although it’s the right choice that’s risky
I'm so sorry
Truly, I think it's up to your own level of risk tolerance. More likely than not, it would be just fine. But it is, obviously, much higher risk than NOT going. Does he have the ability to do video chats? I know that's not the same though.
I edited my OP but I just need that comfort only a parent can give and soon he will be the closest thing I have to that. I love my stepmom but I’ve only known her 10 years and it’s been during my adulthood and is not the parent/child relationship I have with my uncle. If he want a 20+ hour drive away I would just drive.
I know I really should wait. My big kids are in school full time and although it’s the right choice that’s risky
I'm so sorry
Truly, I think it's up to your own level of risk tolerance. More likely than not, it would be just fine. But it is, obviously, much higher risk than NOT going. Does he have the ability to do video chats? I know that's not the same though.
We text daily and video chat at least once a week when he sends dinner and we eat together. He’s the best ❤️
I don't want to go on a work trip anytime in the near future, right? I mean, surely there is someone else that can go? My boss said I can say no because he gets it and I have a small kid. It's not a done deal and maybe his boss who wants to trip to happen will pick someone else, but that really isn't something I can add to my plate right now.
I'm not being unreasonable, am I? I haven't even told DH, just word vomiting here in the randoms thread.
If your boss said it's ok to say no and you don't want to do it, I think it's totally fine to decline.
DH was not pleased, so if it comes up, I will politely decline. I would be happy to facilitate virtually, but I think the issues are bigger than a computer meeting would allow.