The weather is so nice today and it's supposed to be even nicer tomorrow. I just took the dog for long walk and the sunshine felt so good. I was in a great mood and then got in a stupid argument with H about the dog toys. (like I said, stupid)
There is a "friend" on my FB page who is constantly posting all of her career accolades. It's cringey to me to be such a boastful braggart. Perhaps that's how she gets so much business?
She's BEC with me and I can't tell if her bragging irks me because of that or if I would be annoyed with anyone else I like.
She's a Trumper/anti-masker and had a million kids because she just had to have a certain gender.
I thought I had her hidden, but apparently she has several profiles that I connected with. Can't delete due to family politics.
Post by MixedBerryJam on Mar 9, 2021 13:54:25 GMT -5
So a week or so ago I posted about going to a salon for colored streaks because I was getting my new drivers license (I’ve only lived here 18 months and FINALLY got around to the me license and plates) and I didn’t want boring hair. Then I freaked tf out because the place was so crowded and the hairdresser was working on two of us at the same time. Sure I completely freaked, but I love my purple hair so it’s all good. Anyway, I just got the license in the mail today ... AND VIRGINIA PRINTS THEIR LICENSE PHOTOS IN BLACK AND WHITE! So mad!!
Post by litskispeciality on Mar 9, 2021 16:31:45 GMT -5
The weather here is so nice. I really hope it stays nice over the weekend as I think my dad's place's lockdown will be over and we can visit. I'd feel much better being outside and masked.
DH took his dad to an apt yesterday. Apparently his high risk parents just can't get a freakin' COVID vaccine. Thankfully his aunt has some time and found an apt about an hour away, but didn't book before asking them, and then poof it was gone. The ones my IL's can sometimes find are 2+ hours away.
I'm also a glutton for punishment. I'm slowly chipping away at Firefly Lane and Nine Perfect Strangers. If only a bunch of people on GBCN said these books aren't very good and skip them...I think I need to start a book thread because I need a less painful (read should have been 100 or more pages shorter) book.
I know Chewy has been praised here before for their great customer service but I just want to repeat it.
Back in Oct I orderd a case of RX food for my cat that was $50.00. By the time it arrived she changed her mind and decided she wasn't going to eat tuna flavored anything. So I never even broke the seal on this case of food. She passed away about a month ago and I am finally feeling ready to go thru her things. I found that case of food but figured since it was an RX, there was nothing I could do. Nope, I was wrong. They just refunded me the $50 and told me to donate it to a Vet's office.
If I ever get another pet, Chewy has won me over as a customer.
Some of my work friends are doing a weekend away, driving to a condo to hang out. I told them I can’t go and even though I know that’s the right thing to do I’ve been so upset this afternoon. I miss my family and I’m not sure when I can go see them, it’s been over a year since I have seen my parents or any of my brothers or sisters. I’m tired of it all I guess.
I know this is silly as we are all going through this but sometimes it just overpowers you I guess. Crying a fair bit today but luckily it’s a work from home day so I can sob freely. I’ll have to pull it together tomorrow when I return to the office.
I’m going to the hair salon Thursday which I thought might perk me up but now I think it’s just a waste of money as nothing matters. I know I’ll be ok again tomorrow. Some days it just sort of hits you right. Like holy crap! That was a year of my life and it’s still going on.
Yesterday I posted that we had found a mystery recipe and we couldn't figure out the main ingredient. We took another look at it last night, and we both thought it looked like it said rhubarb. Maybe some day we will make it and see if rhubarb works. lol
We are eligible for the covid vaccine starting Monday in Florida. The county vaccination site would have let us make appointments for next week, but they were 'sold out'. None of the other sites will let us book appointments yet, but we signed up for alerts. I guess that's all we can do for now, so I will wait to start my new vaccine hunting hobby.
Post by litskispeciality on Mar 9, 2021 16:47:23 GMT -5
((( spindle92 ))) my friend had a similar situation and Chewy sent them flowers. We should use them instead of Petco, it's just that we buy loose liter in a refillable container, then "save" a little bit.
((( laurack ))) I called someone today and they were thrown off by the call because they were on vacation. It really frustrated me because I'm not traveling, and think you shouldn't pick up if you're on vacation and not focused. A lot of people at DH's work are traveling too. I think h's having a hard time, he knows he can't travel but why can they? Will we get exposed because they all "have" to go to FL? I can't wait until this is "over".
DH and I have been hemming and hawing for nearly a year now about what color(s) to paint various parts of our house. We want to update the colors in the entire house, which is daunting, but I was extremely reluctant to start until we had some kind of plan so that the end result will all hang nicely together instead of feeling like each room was done piecemeal.
I finally got a designer to come for a color consult on a flat-rate basis to help us figure out what we like and want in each room and put together a plan for trim, ceilings, and walls. She also recommended a painter, he's going to give us an estimate and even has an opening next week because another project was delayed. I don't know if we'll end up going with him, but it's exciting to think about finally making some progress on this. Paint is going to make sure a huge difference.
One thing that the designer mentioned that I would have never thought of was that when you get paint stickers or chips, to put them on the floor or on furniture that will stay in the room to get a real sense of how they will look -- if you put them on the walls, the existing color can distort them.
I just applied for a job at a company that is not in the industry I was thinking I'd be in, but sort of tangentially related, but more importantly a company I really like! I'm baaaarely qualified, but I thought, "would that stop a man? No." so I applied. We'll see.
Took the dogs on a walk today and Donny threw a nutter walking past an old man (he scares easy) and launched himself backward into my right knee while my leg was straight. Ouch! I'm going to be really annoyed if it's actually injured.
I just applied for a job at a company that is not in the industry I was thinking I'd be in, but sort of tangentially related, but more importantly a company I really like! I'm baaaarely qualified, but I thought, "would that stop a man? No." so I applied. We'll see.
Good luck! I have an interview tomorrow with a company I am excited about. I applied even though I am missing the title/education that they listed as required. Apparently, my resume still stuck out to them and they're willing to meet based on my experience. I'm ridiculously nervous because I have not interviewed for many jobs in over 14 years. Hope you hear something from the company soon!
I'm not sleeping great and have a pit in my stomach, pretty much constantly, over work stuff and I don't know how to get through it. I've been trying to find a therapist but haven't had any luck connecting with anyone and also not really liking the virtual therapy (I get distracted and off track). Blah.
Just had to send a text to DD's teacher. They are in a math Zoom meeting and a girl is cutting her hair. Bangs and ponytail. It does not look good.
Yikes! But also, lol.
Not the point, but do most people have their children's teachers' cell numbers?
I do because DS1’s teacher gave it out and told us to text her during remote learning if we needed anything.
DS1 actually called me from her phone today! I was kind of freaked out when I saw her name pop up. I have no idea what conversation they had, but she let him use her cell to call me so he could tell me that he was crying when he woke up because he had a bad dream. I couldn’t get him to tell me what was wrong at home and apparently it was bothering him. Lol
I like how some people are just hoping their districts go back in person and I'm over here have a celebratory glass of wine that my school district decided TONIGHT that they will continue to require masks/face coverings for ages 10+. (insert crying emoji here)
I know I sound like a broken record by where are all the vaccines appointments for these pharmacies getting the vaccine in Texas. I have been checking hourly and still nothing. It seems to be less and less and further and further away.
All the sites lie to you as well. The vaccine finder one is the worst so far with data. The spotter one doesn't have many pharmacies in Texas.
I have been able to get 3 people vaccines over the last week using the vaccine finder site, it was great because it's refreshed every few minutes, I did it over the course of 2 days in-between working .
I know I sound like a broken record by where are all the vaccines appointments for these pharmacies getting the vaccine in Texas. I have been checking hourly and still nothing. It seems to be less and less and further and further away.
All the sites lie to you as well. The vaccine finder one is the worst so far with data. The spotter one doesn't have many pharmacies in Texas.
I have been able to get 3 people vaccines over the last week using the vaccine finder site, it was great because it's refreshed every few minutes, I did it over the course of 2 days in-between working .
I think it has to the area. I have checked every hour. The vaccine finder keeps saying CVS has inventory. But NONE of them do with the exception of a city that is 300 miles away. Also Tom Thumb has no inventory. So nothing on their sight has been correct. The vaccine spotter website seems to updating but they still only a city that is 75 miles away. I was expecting appointments to start showing up but I think they are still having inventory issues in the DFW area.
I have been able to get 3 people vaccines over the last week using the vaccine finder site, it was great because it's refreshed every few minutes, I did it over the course of 2 days in-between working .
I think it has to the area. I have checked every hour. The vaccine finder keeps saying CVS has inventory. But NONE of them do with the exception of a city that is 300 miles away. Also Tom Thumb has no inventory. So nothing on their sight has been correct. The vaccine spotter website seems to updating but they still only a city that is 75 miles away. I was expecting appointments to start showing up but I think they are still having inventory issues in the DFW area.
ping me if you want me to help, I have a workshop the next few days where I will be minimally participating lol.
Is Texas, specifically the Dallas area really windy? I am watching Dallas again and it seems like it is really windy fairly often.
This makes me laugh because it’s not especially windy here.
I find DFW windy because it is so flat and fronts develop here and to the west. But it is like 3 days of strong winds (20mph), and then not much for a bit, and that is any time of year. With the tv show, I would guess that they filmed a bunch of outdoor scenes in 1 windy day.
Fun fact: I have seen a cloudless Texas sky. No clouds at all. Nothing. I do not think I have seen that anywhere else.
This makes me laugh because it’s not especially windy here.
I find DFW windy because it is so flat and fronts develop here and to the west. But it is like 3 days of strong winds (20mph), and then not much for a bit, and that is any time of year. With the tv show, I would guess that they filmed a bunch of outdoor scenes in 1 windy day.
Fun fact: I have seen a cloudless Texas sky. No clouds at all. Nothing. I do not think I have seen that anywhere else.
We pretty routinely have completely cloudless skies in Denver. My MIL calls them Denver Days.
Yesterday I posted that we had found a mystery recipe and we couldn't figure out the main ingredient. We took another look at it last night, and we both thought it looked like it said rhubarb. Maybe some day we will make it and see if rhubarb works. lol
We are eligible for the covid vaccine starting Monday in Florida. The county vaccination site would have let us make appointments for next week, but they were 'sold out'. None of the other sites will let us book appointments yet, but we signed up for alerts. I guess that's all we can do for now, so I will wait to start my new vaccine hunting hobby.
Create a post with the recipe! So many people on here are great in the kitchen & maybe can help!
Post by basilosaurus on Mar 10, 2021 9:01:00 GMT -5
I love buying all the oddball pringles flavors around the world, but I may have to pass on space emu. Then again, shrimp and feta were pretty awesome, so who am I kidding? I'd try it.
isabel, that's a riot. I mean, sorry about the dream, but like you, I'm curious about the conversation that led to him using her phone to call and tell you that during the school day!
Yesterday I posted that we had found a mystery recipe and we couldn't figure out the main ingredient. We took another look at it last night, and we both thought it looked like it said rhubarb. Maybe some day we will make it and see if rhubarb works. lol
We are eligible for the covid vaccine starting Monday in Florida. The county vaccination site would have let us make appointments for next week, but they were 'sold out'. None of the other sites will let us book appointments yet, but we signed up for alerts. I guess that's all we can do for now, so I will wait to start my new vaccine hunting hobby.
Please update! I really want to know what it is that might or might not be rhubarb lol