Let me tell you how long it’s been since I’ve worn makeup- I just nearly impaled my eye on the mascara wand. Definitely getting a thorough test of this new tube’s waterproof capability though.
Last week I did full makeup for the first time in at least 18 months. I kept looking in the mirror like who is this person?? I had to watch a tutorial on eyeshadow because it had been so long since I'd done more than a single color.
Let me tell you how long it’s been since I’ve worn makeup- I just nearly impaled my eye on the mascara wand. Definitely getting a thorough test of this new tube’s waterproof capability though.
Last week I did full makeup for the first time in at least 18 months. I kept looking in the mirror like who is this person?? I had to watch a tutorial on eyeshadow because it had been so long since I'd done more than a single color.
I had intended to do brows and some color on my eyes as well but decided to cut my losses 😂
Between the 'Tuesday Randoms' on this post, and Amazon delivering items that were supposed to be delivered on Thursday, but still not delivering one that said 'out for delivery' on Saturday, I am thoroughly confused today.
We hired someone to haul away our old spa and a bunch of random lumber and junk. They came this morning, and it feels so good to have it all out of here.
It didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped, since the spa that has been empty for years had water in it, (oops!), but once DH and I took care of that, the guys were very happy to discover that I was telling the truth about it being lightweight and easy to move.
The owner of the business told me to hang onto his number, and if we ever decide to sell our house to let him know. His wife loves courtyard homes, and I guess they like modern-ish style. He was so funny about it. Too bad for him, we have no plans to go anywhere anytime soon.
Post by blondemoment123 on Jul 14, 2021 12:51:07 GMT -5
I have strep. I went to urgent care this morning after spiking a fever and feeling like death yesterday. I’m not sure where I got it, but step suuuccckkksss.
Oh, and COVID is over here. We've seen like 5 people total wearing masks anywhere, including children. Even the national park service site we visited yesterday, which I thought would be enforcing masks for unvaccinated people, didn't care one bit. We haven't been wearing them either, but we're vaccinated. I find it unlikely that NOBODY around here is unvaccinated. It makes me kind of nervous, but short of spending the rest of the week in our studio vacation rental, I'm not sure there is much we can do about it at this point.
This is why I’ve been hesitant about vacationing! It doesn’t seem like it would be relaxing yet. I’m debating about maybe some place closer to home in September when places won’t be so busy.
Kayaking sounds fun though!
I am just choosing not to worry about it at this point, since there isn't much we can do now that we are here! But yeah, i guess I didn't really think through how busy everything would be with no precautions. At least we likely won't die?
We are on vacation in the Outer Banks this week. It has been fun so far, though I hate summer because it is too damn hot and sunny! We are only just now taking showers to get going for the day because yesterday really wiped us both out. We went kayaking, which was really beautiful, and then did some walking around a historical site and some gardens. Today we are going to hit a museum/historical site and then a boardwalk, which I hope will mean less sun and more indoor time.
H and I have been in this cycle of being snippy with each other lately, which is not our norm at all and I was hoping getting away would help. So far, not really lol. It's just stupid stuff that I think comes from being together so much in the last 18 months, but I'd like to get back to not doing that.
We're heading to Corolla next week. It's the third year in a row we've gone, and I want to convince DH and DD to do something other than the beach. Where are the gardens you visited?
We went to the Elizabethan gardens in Manteo! The Lost Colony stuff there is interesting, too. Just beware that there are no COVID precautions, but the garden and some of the other stuff is outdoors!
We went to the Wright Brothers memorial today and it was interesting!
No two journeys are the same in terms of healing from infidelity. I think individual talk therapy would be very helpful. I am sorry that you are going through through that.
I prioritized myself yesterday and got out for 50-minute walk while my children were at camp, and I think I am going to do the same thing again today because I deserve exercise dammit, lol.
Post by emilyinchile on Jul 14, 2021 13:18:15 GMT -5
Speaking of shitty XHs, mine was randomly on TV last night. We have presidential primaries this weekend, and the news station we watch has these "your voice, your vote" ads encouraging people to vote, and bam, there he was. He has nothing to do with politics, and I have no idea why or how he was in the ad. We had the volume too low to hear it, so part of me wants to see it again to hear what he says and part of me doesn't because it was awkward having his face in my living room.
I'm finally actually doing the job I was hired for (after 4 months here). It's weird to be communicating and scheduling appointments again, haha. I've enjoyed these 4 months of a slower pace. And also, b/c I'm new, I'm paranoid I'm doing it all wrong, when really, I have spent 15 YEARS communicating with this same audience and scheduling webinars and presentations. Ugh.
B/c my H is in our new city, my eating has been wonky this last week. I JUST ate lunch at 3:30 and now I'm having a piece of cake b/c I was still hungry. It's weird, but nice, to not have to worry about what my H is doing for food and try to time my hunger to match his so we can eat together.
This is why I’ve been hesitant about vacationing! It doesn’t seem like it would be relaxing yet. I’m debating about maybe some place closer to home in September when places won’t be so busy.
Kayaking sounds fun though!
I am just choosing not to worry about it at this point, since there isn't much we can do now that we are here! But yeah, i guess I didn't really think through how busy everything would be with no precautions. At least we likely won't die?
Post by litskispeciality on Jul 14, 2021 16:25:45 GMT -5
Oh blondemoment123 , I'm so sorry. I hope you can get some relief really soon.
Today def feels like Thursday.
We had 30 seconds of sun and now there's threats of thunder storms...again. DH is working OT that's weather (rain) dependent. For once I actually hope he stays the whole time, I miss "my" food, and "my" TV lol.
I just posted in the other Tues. randoms thread (why are there 2? why no Wed. randoms???) that this board literally had me thinking it was Tues. for most of the day today. I'm so glad it's not.
I just posted in the other Tues. randoms thread (why are there 2? why no Wed. randoms???) that this board literally had me thinking it was Tues. for most of the day today. I'm so glad it's not.
I just posted in the other Tues. randoms thread (why are there 2? why no Wed. randoms???) that this board literally had me thinking it was Tues. for most of the day today. I'm so glad it's not.
All my mental and emotional energy is currently focused on caring (with the vet's help) for my geriatric cat. He wasn't looking great so I took him in. Now we're doing things but are not sure if they will make a difference. I don't think he's in pain, I just don't know if this is the end or not yet the end. I'm taking it one day at a time and focusing on him so much (feeding him whenever he shows interest, sleeping on the couch with him, and probably clearing my work schedule tomorrow so I can stay close by). DH loves him too, but reacts differently to all this (*cough* not helpful).
Thank you for letting me share. I know a lot of you have been through similar struggles and heartbreaks.
I was frustrated with DH, but instead of bottling it up like I normally do, I calmly told him that I was frustrated and why. He apologized and then we had a relaxed conversation about the situation. I have no idea why I don’t do this all the time. It was so calm and I pretty much immediately stopped feeling mad and now feel like we’re working on it together instead of me feeling resentful. Turns out communication works. Lol
We also installed a hitch on my SUV tonight so we can take all our bikes up the mountains this week. That went pretty smoothly too and I’m super glad to have it done and out of the way. Two more days until vacation!
I think I am fucking finally going to get some help at work and I’m feeling really good about the prospect of it.
W.T.Faulkner, was it you who posted about jewelry cleaner on Insta? If so, can you tell me what you used? The necklace I wear all the time is gross from sunscreen and the pool.
W.T.Faulkner , was it you who posted about jewelry cleaner on Insta? If so, can you tell me what you used? The necklace I wear all the time is gross from sunscreen and the pool.
It was me! But I think I remember Eagles, in her wisdom, telling me to alter it slightly? Ugh, I can’t remember.
eponinepontmercy Depending on how far you’re willing to drive, the Manteo aquarium is fun, and my kids also liked Jockey’s Ridge. Or closer, you could at least drive to Duck Donuts and walk-in around the boardwalk.
W.T.Faulkner , was it you who posted about jewelry cleaner on Insta? If so, can you tell me what you used? The necklace I wear all the time is gross from sunscreen and the pool.
It was me! But I think I remember Eagles , in her wisdom, telling me to alter it slightly? Ugh, I can’t remember.
I think the advice is to not use anything with bristles because they can get in between the stones and prongs and spaces like that and loosen or otherwise mess things up. So just soaking and rinsing is ok, but don’t brush.