Post by Velar Fricative on Aug 23, 2021 8:14:25 GMT -5
I joined the cult and bought a Peloton last night. I've had the Schwinn IC4 for a while and started using it with the Peloton app but then moved on to Apple Fitness+, but the bike is on the fritz and I always figured I'd consider the Peloton once that happened since I know I love cycling at home. So here we are. I'm shocked it's getting delivered on Wednesday - I remember it took months for delivery until not that long ago. I'll miss Apple Fitness+ since I liked their trainers better but I'm excited for the new bike.
Another day of rain here. No unusual flooding despite the nonstop rain, just dreary.
I'm on vacation next week and it's already showing rain the first 3 days (out of 5) that we're there, sigh. It's early, so hopefully it changes.
I am still rocking the Schwinn. What is going wrong with it? I have had mine for over a year and use it 3-4x a week. I've definitely proven I would get my moneys worth out of a Peloton, so maybe someday. I got the Schwinn at the time, thinking it would be more temporary before I go back to the gym. I've been enjoying the platform a lot more than I thought, and am still having a hard time picturing myself back in the crowded cycle studio with 50 other people despite loving the classes there.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Aug 23, 2021 8:42:39 GMT -5
I'm getting another tattoo on Thursday. My other tattoos were spontaneous and peer pressure-induced so having a consultation with the artist and planning what it's going to look like was a new experience.
My neighbor across the street is washing her windows again today. I’m pretty sure she is still maintaining a 50s housewife cleaning schedule. This is the third time she has washed windows since June 18th. So yeah, it seems to be a once a month toward the end of the month thing.
On the one hand - go her. On the other, ain’t no one got time for that 😂 But, she is older and lives alone.
I am still rocking the Schwinn. What is going wrong with it? I have had mine for over a year and use it 3-4x a week. I've definitely proven I would get my moneys worth out of a Peloton, so maybe someday. I got the Schwinn at the time, thinking it would be more temporary before I go back to the gym. I've been enjoying the platform a lot more than I thought, and am still having a hard time picturing myself back in the crowded cycle studio with 50 other people despite loving the classes there.
The dashboard has never been able to reflect the true resistance level number since I got it. For a while, I was okay with it since I liked going by feel, but it took them months to send me replacement parts and then the replacement parts did nothing. It's now out of warranty and I just got so frustrated I went ahead and got the Peloton. I did find a secondhand Schwinn for a decent price locally but then I was worried about the warranty issue again.
There's no question I'll stick with cycling at home and I love having the bike as an option that I stick with, but I would like to still go to my gym to do classes on occasion. I don't mind going there for general workouts on other equipment, but I'm back to being cautious about studio classes due to exertion and ventilation. We have a household membership at the Y that's right near our house that is a great value for us even with other options at home, but I'm so much more likely to just go upstairs and ride versus leave the house to do it.
Post by Jalapeñomel on Aug 23, 2021 9:02:45 GMT -5
So much rain. The main thruways are flooded here, which was expected, but it’s another day of boredom.
I officially binge watched all of The Outer Banks.
My school schedule is still screwed up, and I’m scheduled to teach 5 periods in a row, two of which are labs (it’s impossible to do effectively). Science is the only subject that gets screwed in this way, and I’m so mad about it.
I am still rocking the Schwinn. What is going wrong with it? I have had mine for over a year and use it 3-4x a week. I've definitely proven I would get my moneys worth out of a Peloton, so maybe someday. I got the Schwinn at the time, thinking it would be more temporary before I go back to the gym. I've been enjoying the platform a lot more than I thought, and am still having a hard time picturing myself back in the crowded cycle studio with 50 other people despite loving the classes there.
The dashboard has never been able to reflect the true resistance level number since I got it. For a while, I was okay with it since I liked going by feel, but it took them months to send me replacement parts and then the replacement parts did nothing. It's now out of warranty and I just got so frustrated I went ahead and got the Peloton. I did find a secondhand Schwinn for a decent price locally but then I was worried about the warranty issue again.
There's no question I'll stick with cycling at home and I love having the bike as an option that I stick with, but I would like to still go to my gym to do classes on occasion. I don't mind going there for general workouts on other equipment, but I'm back to being cautious about studio classes due to exertion and ventilation. We have a household membership at the Y that's right near our house that is a great value for us even with other options at home, but I'm so much more likely to just go upstairs and ride versus leave the house to do it.
I am out of my warranty, too. A friend of mine had to get new pedals and crank arms. I probably need to think about selling mine and getting the Peloton while my bike still works and I could get some decent money for it. Its nice that the wait times have gone down. I have a few friends who waited 3+ months for theirs last fall.
Post by StrawberryBlondie on Aug 23, 2021 10:36:28 GMT -5
We had a different company come today to give us an estimate to insulate our house and they say they actually can get the insulation in from the outside. So no new siding for me. ☹️
I'm pretty sure we're going to go with them. They're a bit more expensive and not available till like January but they seemed to take covid safety seriously, they'll take care of the energy company rebates for us, and won't drill holes every 18 inches in the walls.
Post by seeyalater52 on Aug 23, 2021 10:41:07 GMT -5
Work is becoming increasingly unsustainable and I’ve spent the past 4 workdays on the verge of tears pretty much all day. I need to get my shit together and apply for jobs but I’m exhausted. My former boss did let me know about a really great opening that is going to be posted soon where she works and I think I have a good shot. My resume hasn’t been updated since 2016 and it’s a hot mess so the idea of updating it and getting it in application shape is stressing me the fuck out. I’m tempted to pay a service to put it into a better layout or something.
Post by breezy8407 on Aug 23, 2021 11:09:22 GMT -5
seeyalater52 Could have wrote the same exact thing. I keep living with the stress and anxiety, but don't have time to get my resume/cover letter/portfolio together.
If it helps, I had a long talk with a good friend who used to work with me in my current role so she knows exactly what I am going through. She said it took her almost a year between deciding to leave, and accepting her new job. She encouraged me to take the time to really think about what I want, and that nothing has to be decided today.
Saturday I was out for a horse show, it rained that morning but then come Noon the sun came out in full force. We forgot sunscreen so now I look like a red raccoon.
seeyalater52 Could have wrote the same exact thing. I keep living with the stress and anxiety, but don't have time to get my resume/cover letter/portfolio together.
If it helps, I had a long talk with a good friend who used to work with me in my current role so she knows exactly what I am going through. She said it took her almost a year between deciding to leave, and accepting her new job. She encouraged me to take the time to really think about what I want, and that nothing has to be decided today.
I'm sorry you're in the same boat. I know I just need to suck it up and weather the increased stress temporarily but it's eating me alive. It's helpful to remember that it can take some time to actually get the ball rolling. At the same time, I keep hearing how much of a job-seeker's market it is right now and I'm worried I'm tempting the universe if I move too slowly. The world feels like a house of cards that could topple at any moment.
In my ongoing saga of calling contractors… after the three nopes last week and two the never returned calls, I have two more coming! I took a step back and focused on companies that said they did additions, and they would have the framing crews we need. And I used the phone!!
The first company, their scheduler said “oh, I’m very familiar with that street.” 😬😬😬😬😬 But they definitely have the crews we need. The second guy, actually asked me to email him the pictures to decide if he wants to take on the job, but said he has crews that can reframe from termite damage, which is kind of like what we have. Basically, the framing holding the walls up is… not. So, I am feeling more optimistic. Also, H and I spent some more time with demo and planning, so we have a better idea of what needs to be done. He still thinks he can DIY. I don’t double he has the skills, but he needs more hands.
We have a new lake in our backyard, and found a leak in our roof, which caused a dripping crack in our bedroom ceiling. 😫
Thanks Henri. I miss renting! 😫
I say this every time we have an issue. Even when we owned our co-op, there was still a building super so even though we were responsible for much of what was in our apartment, the association was still responsible for a lot. A house is a different beast. I hope everything gets repaired quickly!
My poor kitty cat seems to have reached the “make him comfortable” stage since we aren’t willing to hospitalize him for 3 days a month only to be right back where we started in a couple weeks. Sigh. He’s being extra snuggly, so I kinda think he knows. I’m going to be a wreck.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
mskitkat I'm sorry about your kitty. (hug) We had to put ours down 2.5 months ago. Fucking cancer. She knew it was time too and hid under the bed the entire 24 hours before H took her to the vet for the last time. (She only hid under the bed when she was in pain.)