OK, first, I am embarrassingly happy for Britney Spears. Conservatorship is coming to an end and she is engaged!
I have my first therapy appointment since late August today and it is needed. I honestly am wondering if something hinky is going on with my email account because I had sent her an email to confirm a proposed time weeks ago and never heard back. it just seems strange.
I have been looking at rain bonnets online. I know my Gram used to wear one, but they make sense! Twice now I have had to run out to buy something after getting my hair done and a thunder storm has popped up.
I am tested a perfume by Diptyque that I love! Does anyone have one of their perfumes? Do they last well on the skin?
I'm having a real case of the Mondays lol. I originally set my alarm for 30 minutes early to walk the dogs after my strength workout, but reset it in the middle of the night because I was just not feeling it lol. H walked them alone. I'll try again for tomorrow.
The dogs keep farting in my office and it's so rude.
H gave me an extra monitor he had when I went virtual originally. It's a widescreen so it's kind of like having two monitors in that I can have two windows open side by side. But it isn't helpful when I'm presenting in a meeting and need to do fullscreen and then can't access anything else.
My foot is hurting, and I'm not sure if I should be worried and see a doctor or not? It randomly started bothering me Saturday night. It is the top left of my foot, kind of by my ankle but hurts throughout the whole top of my food. I can walk on it, but not without pain, though sometimes it hurts more than others. I don't think I did anything to do, BUT I did work out 3 days in a row last week (twice on the elliptical and one 4 mile hike outdoors) so it's possible that it's overuse since that rarely happens?
Since I had a blood clot in January I'm nervous it's another one. This seems unlikely - I am 95% sure the blood clot was from BC, since there was no other reason they found that would have caused it. I am not on BC anymore so I should be fine. I don't want to go get an ultrasound every time i have a random pain going forward. I have a feeling if I called my doctor she'd send me as a precaution, but I'm leaning toward waiting to see if it gets better or worse. Is that dumb?
Post by georgeharrison on Sept 13, 2021 10:43:48 GMT -5
I have that call with the hiring manager this afternoon. After the post on Friday, I'm feeling a little discouraged about it. I hope the call goes well and I get a better feeling.
georgeharrison, I hope it goes well! In a way, I think having the prospect knocked down a peg or two in your mind can be helpful at this point. Brings you back to a more realistic POV. Of course, if the work and company still seem amazeballs and only the pay isn't what you had in mind, I understand the disappointment.
Keep an open mind, and you'll have more info soon!
Post by madringal on Sept 13, 2021 11:24:31 GMT -5
The steroids I am on have caused me to gain 30 lbs in 4 months. None of my clothes fit, so I just ordered a bunch of new work clothes online because the thought of going in to a store to try things on makes me want to cry.
I am currently resisting the urge to make myself feel better by eating a lot of warm carbs covered in butter.
I drove in to the office this morning. Working in the office is voluntary, so I've been wfh, but while 99.9% of my job is paperless, the one paper file that I do have was in the office and I needed it this week. I drove in, said hi to a couple people, and came back home. As a reward, my VPN isn't working and I can't get in to my personal or any shared drives which means that I can basically do nothing. Thankfully one of my afternoon meetings was rescheduled and the other I don't really have to prep for, but this is just stupid. So frustrating.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Sept 13, 2021 12:08:51 GMT -5
I'm FINALLY getting to meet my class in person today. The first week we had to pivot to online for flooding, the second because of out-of-control covid cases, but week three is the charm! I'm nervous and excited, but I did get a haircut this morning so at least I know that's working for me
I have rosacea that I've been trying to get under control for years. It makes me feel old and ugly and I hate it.
Anyway. The dermatologist switched me to a new medication a couple weeks ago. It worked immediately and completely. My skin looks the best it has in at least 5 years. I was so happy!
Then, I realized that it was giving me terrible daily headaches that weren't helped by medicine.
I'm going to have a follow up in a few weeks and ask about other options. BUT. If the choice is headaches or clear skin, I think I'm going to choose clear skin. /vain.
I have a @@ related good news story. I am both PTA VP and the chair for our only fundraiser we do each October. I thought we weren't going to have a sponsor for our 1st place prize, but I just found out a local kids art studio is donating a party package!!! I have secured over $1k in donations for this event to use for our various prizes and it's just a little bit of good news right now. I'm just so happy we can provide this for the kids and how much the community has come together.
Post by Bernadine on Sept 13, 2021 12:39:27 GMT -5
We went bowling last night. First ball I threw, I tripped, slid onto the slippery lane, and fell on my ass. Lol. At least I went on to beat h the first game?
Had a rough morning with dd, she did NOT want to go to school. I had to basically push her onto the school bus while she was crying. Good times.
Post by litebright on Sept 13, 2021 12:52:36 GMT -5
OMFGLOL. It's going to be a hell of a week.
My org is hosting a virtual event that people here -- primarily NOT me -- have been working on for months. It's tomorrow. Last Thursday, my coworker who is our point person had to drop everything to leave his state and go help his father with a major health emergency. He can't host now, because he's dealing with hospital/health stuff. So another co-worker and I are taking over his event hosting duties. I'm feeling okay about it, but it's stressful and feels like such an absolute scramble.
Back-to-school night for my DD2 got rescheduled to tonight, and I have to be there both as a mom and as part of the PTO. I just got a text from the PTO president saying that she's sick and asking me to give her speech to the parents. LOLOLOLOLOL. Yes, that's truly NBD and I don't mind at all, but it's just one more thing on a plate that is already overflowing right now.
Post by arielroux on Sept 13, 2021 13:03:37 GMT -5
I am stressed and on the verge of just losing my shit.
Work is killing me. FI had two hernias repaired last week and I've spent the last week since the surgery not only working, but playing full-time home care nurse, as well and just doing every single thing around the house. It's not FI's fault. He literally couldn't stand/sit without assistance until yesterday. I have to help dry him after the shower, I have to help dress him. He's not allowed to lift anything more than 5 lbs. He can't do ANYTHING.
I just cracked yesterday and sobbed my eyes out. I need a break. I need to not be needed. I'm so done.
My week started with getting a text from my carpool partner that my 9 year old changed shoes in the car this morning after my friend picked her up. My daughter changed into freaking high heel sandals. That stinker snuck them out of the house in her backpack and then when my friend asked if I knew, she sheepishly said no but said she had to wear them because she didn't put on socks with her sneakers. And she did it last week too but it wasn't until she did it again today that my friend really noticed what she was doing. I straight up told her that she can't wear them to school. I just can't believe at 9 she's already pulling this shit. I was a teenager before I did crap like this. Sigh. Pickup will be fun.
So my MRI showed I have multilevel degenerative disc disease. I have 3 bulging discs, with the worst one at L1/2 and it's pushing on the nerves. Explains all the twitching in my legs and the pain I guess. I don't even know that surgery is an option, they said just to watch out for red flag symptoms like incontinence or my legs not functioning. Cool, cool.
Oh and my H is not talking to me today, so that's super fun.
So my MRI showed I have multilevel degenerative disc disease. I have 3 bulging discs, with the worst one at L1/2 and it's pushing on the nerves. Explains all the twitching in my legs and the pain I guess. I don't even know that surgery is an option, they said just to watch out for red flag symptoms like incontinence or my legs not functioning. Cool, cool.
Oh and my H is not talking to me today, so that's super fun.
Happy F'ing Monday, ugh.
I'm so sorry. When I herniated a disc in my back and they found I have some degenerative disc disease, they told me that too and it freaked me out as well. I had horrible issues with the nerves in my leg as well but the surgery relieved it. Did they offer any treatment options? For me the shots didn't really help and PT helped after my surgery but not before because I could barely walk. I hope you get some answers and are able to find as painless of a path forward as possible. Feel free to message me if you have questions about my experiences.
The posts from the HardCORE On the Floor FB group are making me want a Peloton bike even though I've never done a spin class and hated the handful of times I got on a bike in a gym by myself lol. I'm worried it will be like running. I want to like running. I think it looks so nice when people do it, it looks stress relieving and satisfying. But no matter how much I try, I hate it.
They do have a 30-day in-home trial. Has anyone gotten the Peloton and actually sent it back after 30 days?
I'm still trying to adjust to being alone all day...hahaha Not that its a bad thing but its weird to be home without anyone here (except my cat and guineas) for so long 8-4:30.
The posts from the HardCORE On the Floor FB group are making me want a Peloton bike even though I've never done a spin class and hated the handful of times I got on a bike in a gym by myself lol. I'm worried it will be like running. I want to like running. I think it looks so nice when people do it, it looks stress relieving and satisfying. But no matter how much I try, I hate it.
They do have a 30-day in-home trial. Has anyone gotten the Peloton and actually sent it back after 30 days?
I had never done a spin class before ours and hadn't been on a bike in over a decade. I didn't like bikes either. I love it. Didn't send it back. That doesn't answer your question about sending it back but I was in the same boat. If you decide to buy, let me know if you need a referral code so you can get almost-free shoes or other accessories.
I’m so sorry [mention]calamity [/mention] that sounds horrible and so stressful. Is there any other medical avenue you can take or doctor you can see? That sounds grim.
The posts from the HardCORE On the Floor FB group are making me want a Peloton bike even though I've never done a spin class and hated the handful of times I got on a bike in a gym by myself lol. I'm worried it will be like running. I want to like running. I think it looks so nice when people do it, it looks stress relieving and satisfying. But no matter how much I try, I hate it.
They do have a 30-day in-home trial. Has anyone gotten the Peloton and actually sent it back after 30 days?
I think my neighbor did because I saw a truck and people hauling one out of their house. I was really tempted to ask them about it but I don’t really know them.
The posts from the HardCORE On the Floor FB group are making me want a Peloton bike even though I've never done a spin class and hated the handful of times I got on a bike in a gym by myself lol. I'm worried it will be like running. I want to like running. I think it looks so nice when people do it, it looks stress relieving and satisfying. But no matter how much I try, I hate it.
They do have a 30-day in-home trial. Has anyone gotten the Peloton and actually sent it back after 30 days?
I think my neighbor did because I saw a people hauling one out of their house. I was really tempted to ask them about it but I don’t really know them.
Well, put down those IRS letters and walk over there and tell them your internet friend wants to know what the process was like! lol jk.
@princessbubbleyum, that is still helpful to know that you came from the same mindset I'm in and loved it. I wonder if H would use it. It would be a much easier sell if he would lol.
In good news, I picked up my glasses from the new place and they seem great! What a relief. The experience at the place we normally go was so strange. My husband did pick up his glasses there (he had used his own frames so didn’t have to deal with the unhelpful strange woman) and they seem fine too. It was different staff working. I’m glad that done for at least another year!
I think my neighbor did because I saw a people hauling one out of their house. I was really tempted to ask them about it but I don’t really know them.
Well, put down those IRS letters and walk over there and tell them your internet friend wants to know what the process was like! lol jk.
@princessbubbleyum, that is still helpful to know that you came from the same mindset I'm in and loved it. I wonder if H would use it. It would be a much easier sell if he would lol.
LOL will do! I’m still hoping I can catch them outside and ask. It was just last week I saw it. I don’t mind them thinking I’m nosy!
I am a bad wife, because my H got rejected from a job today and my first thought was "good!". Lol. It was a job with the government and would have probably been a 1.5 hour each way commute, with no option for telework. It sounded like it would have been a decent fit for him so I'm sad for that, but the last thing he needs is a job with that kind of commute. I work 45-60 minutes in the opposite direction and we just bought our house last year, so it's not like moving closer would be a realistic option for him anytime soon either. I am hoping he can find something that is either 100% remote or closer to home (or some combination).