We're having a party on Saturday and as of today 71 people have still not RSVP'd. It's not hard. Click the button. There's even a "maybe" option! Why?!
We're having a party on Saturday and as of today 71 people have still not RSVP'd. It's not hard. Click the button. There's even a "maybe" option! Why?!
Wow, I don't even know 71 people that I'd invite to a party lol
My town doesn't meet state regs for low-income housing units. We're not alone, but still. And high-density projects are typically how developers propose to close the gap. I imagine this is the case in most other places.
For the fifth time in 10 years, there's a development proposal on the table that has people all over town up in arms. Regardless of the income requirements, adding a lot of housing units is controversial due to traffic, water table (no public water/sewer here), and school crowding concerns. I get it. But I'm so tired of people assuming I want to sign petitions and attend meetings to complain. I don't. I understand we need to solve for some of these impacts, but such is life, and I'm not fighting. I'd rather approve something so we can get closer to meeting the requirements and moving on with life.
I truly can't sort out the facts from fiction when it comes to Nextdoor posts vilifying the developer, who also happens to reside in town. Maybe the guy is an ass. He's super rich and stands to make a ton of money, but he's surrounded by other rich people who just work in different industries. It reeks of NIMBYism. I feel like I'm missing something, because all these neighbors claim to be progressive and value diversity (of which we have a laughable amount), and then they pull out the pitchforks every time this comes up. Do they think a developer with no money is going to pitch a project and that will somehow be more appealing? Do they think someone is going to build a bunch of 4-bedroom single-family homes to meet the guidelines? Or do they just plan to fight every single proposal from now until the end of time? SMH.
I'm debating ordering a backyard pizza oven. The one I am most interested in is still on sale for Pi Day. I'm just not sure I will use it enough to justify the cost of the oven and the necessary accessories...
My town doesn't meet state regs for low-income housing units. We're not alone, but still. And high-density projects are typically how developers propose to close the gap. I imagine this is the case in most other places.
For the fifth time in 10 years, there's a development proposal on the table that has people all over town up in arms. Regardless of the income requirements, adding a lot of housing units is controversial due to traffic, water table (no public water/sewer here), and school crowding concerns. I get it. But I'm so tired of people assuming I want to sign petitions and attend meetings to complain. I don't. I understand we need to solve for some of these impacts, but such is life, and I'm not fighting. I'd rather approve something so we can get closer to meeting the requirements and moving on with life.
I truly can't sort out the facts from fiction when it comes to Nextdoor posts vilifying the developer, who also happens to reside in town. Maybe the guy is an ass. He's super rich and stands to make a ton of money, but he's surrounded by other rich people who just work in different industries. It reeks of NIMBYism. I feel like I'm missing something, because all these neighbors claim to be progressive and value diversity (of which we have a laughable amount), and then they pull out the pitchforks every time this comes up. Do they think a developer with no money is going to pitch a project and that will somehow be more appealing? Do they think someone is going to build a bunch of 4-bedroom single-family homes to meet the guidelines? Or do they just plan to fight every single proposal from now until the end of time? SMH.
This. The answer is definitely this. They don't want to accept that things can't stay they way they are.
Another awful morning with DS. I told H we're having a come to Jesus with him tonight because I'm at my wits end.
Because of said awful behavior I got myself Starbucks this morning. It was so bad that I had to throw it away. I'm tired-physically, mentally, emotionally.
My older ds had bad separation anxiety off and on, into kindergarten even. He’s 10 now and there’s even mornings he comes back for extra hugs.
Anyway, On bad mornings I’d do the Kissing Hand thing and it seemed to really help. I know it’s so stressful to deal with it in the morning though.
I try to be patient and understanding, but this morning he was trying to make himself sick so he could stay with me.
It doesn't help that work is an absolute shit show.
This has been the weirdest week. I cannot believe it’s only Wednesday. For some reason, the time change and snow storm has made it feel like it should be Friday. And all of my projects are waiting on other people to complete their stuff before I can move forward, so I am watching the clock for 2 hours until quitting time. Longest day.
blondemoment123, I'm sorry, that's rough. Is it possible for your H to do drop off for a while to help? Even if it means changing schedule a bit? Could help take the pressure and stress off you.
We're having a party on Saturday and as of today 71 people have still not RSVP'd. It's not hard. Click the button. There's even a "maybe" option! Why?!
Wow, I don't even know 71 people that I'd invite to a party lol
This week feels loooong. My SKs’ mom is out of the country so all child related duty is on us. DH’s dad is in the hospital. I’m counting down to Friday when I’ll be kid free and hopefully FIL will be home.
I’m looking forward to going to Starbucks on the way to take the kids to the ortho today. Their school is 1 hour from my work. And they are at 2 different schools, so 2 different pick ups. Like I said, it’s been a long week!
Post by emilyinchile on Mar 15, 2023 13:56:21 GMT -5
donutsmakemegonuts I totally understand that feeling and hope that you can take the plunge to deal with it and end the cycle.
blondemoment123 I'm sorry. I know that when I'm relaxed, I have SO much more patience for L's toddler shenanigans, and they really do not affect me at all, whereas when I'm already stressed I just cannot deal, so work stuff on top of these painful mornings is a lot. I hope something changes for you soon.
L is in full-day daycare now, and I feel like every day is 1000 hours long, in a good way because I'm getting stuff done and also getting a bit of free time, but it's making me very confused about what day it is!
I had someone crying in my office today. I'm kind of like the mom/cool aunt to a lot of our junior staff and one guy is really struggling with work/life balance. He's getting marrie din 5 weeks and he said his fiance is really stressed and he wasn't sure what to do because he's a fixer, but she doesn't want him to fix things, just listen to her.
I think I gave him some advice and said at the end of the day, they're married and that she's the priority. I also told him to draw some boundaries and make sure they're taking time for each other outside of wedding planning.
blondemoment123, I'm sorry, that's rough. Is it possible for your H to do drop off for a while to help? Even if it means changing schedule a bit? Could help take the pressure and stress off you.
No, but he was able to switch shifts with a coworker so he can go in later tomorrow. But on a daily basis, drop off falls on me.
blondemoment123 , I'm sorry, that's rough. Is it possible for your H to do drop off for a while to help? Even if it means changing schedule a bit? Could help take the pressure and stress off you.
No, but he was able to switch shifts with a coworker so he can go in later tomorrow. But on a daily basis, drop off falls on me.
I woke up with the furnace having died during the middle of the night. We were extremely lucky to find a service that could come to repair it before noon. Still, it was expensive. Maine cut a $450 check in February to everyone who files taxes; between this and having to replace a garage door opener last week, both my check and DH’s are basically already spent. 😩
I had the best time at my volunteer gig this morning. A caseworker asked for 3X clothes, which usually makes me sad because we hardly ever have anything in that size. But miraculously, someone had just donated a huge box full of almost brand 2 and 3X clothes, mostly Torrid. I loved this woman for giving away so many pretty things, and was so happy for the woman in need who will get them all.
I feel silly not being able to think this through, but I'm stumped so...
I mentioned in the what's for dinner thread that I'm planning to cook a brisket this Friday. It's a bit over 12 pounds and roughly 18 inches long, which means it won't fit in my roasting pan.
If I cut it in half, do I still need to cook it for 12 hours? Or would the time be reduced since I'm now working with two separate pieces of meat?
See? It's silly. Also, please help 😅
ETA: This is a whole brisket -- both the flat and the point. Everything I've seen on the internet so far for whole brisket involves cooking it in a smoker. The oven roasted brisket recipes I've found just use the flat.
This is not the first time I've done this. I don't know why I can't think this through.
My endometrial ablation most likely failed so I'm looking at a hysterectomy. I just want to stop bleeding. At least I've hit my deductible?
❤️❤️ Same thing happened to me. I had an ablation last year that failed, so I had a hysterectomy yesterday. (It was laparoscopic and I kept my ovaries and cervix).
Big hugs to you. I’m in some pain today, but super glad I decided to do it. The constant bleeding (plus a fibroid) was just too much.
Post by InBetweenDays on Mar 15, 2023 17:46:41 GMT -5
Pilsy we have similar issues here. People are all for low income housing as long as it's elsewhere. But they can't admit it and still claim to be progressive so they fight it by saying the Environmental Impact Statement wasn't done right or by the bashing the developer.
I feel silly not being able to think this through, but I'm stumped so...
I mentioned in the what's for dinner thread that I'm planning to cook a brisket this Friday. It's a bit over 12 pounds and roughly 18 inches long, which means it won't fit in my roasting pan.
If I cut it in half, do I still need to cook it for 12 hours? Or would the time be reduced since I'm now working with two separate pieces of meat?
See? It's silly. Also, please help 😅
ETA: This is a whole brisket -- both the flat and the point. Everything I've seen on the internet so far for whole brisket involves cooking it in a smoker. The oven roasted brisket recipes I've found just use the flat.
This is not the first time I've done this. I don't know why I can't think this through.
Disclaimer: I've never cooked a brisket, but have cooked other cuts of meat.
If you have two separate pans, or one pan large enough that the roasts don't touch, then I think that two 6-pound roasts would only need slightly longer than one 6-pounder.
If they will touch in the pan, or if you are going to tie them together into one cut, then treat it like a 12-pounder.
I feel silly not being able to think this through, but I'm stumped so...
I mentioned in the what's for dinner thread that I'm planning to cook a brisket this Friday. It's a bit over 12 pounds and roughly 18 inches long, which means it won't fit in my roasting pan.
If I cut it in half, do I still need to cook it for 12 hours? Or would the time be reduced since I'm now working with two separate pieces of meat?
See? It's silly. Also, please help 😅
ETA: This is a whole brisket -- both the flat and the point. Everything I've seen on the internet so far for whole brisket involves cooking it in a smoker. The oven roasted brisket recipes I've found just use the flat.
This is not the first time I've done this. I don't know why I can't think this through.
It would take about the same amount of time. Don’t stack them! Use two pans!
Not a silly question— I have done 2 lb and 6 lb briskets and once and they did end up taking the same time. Who knew?
I feel silly not being able to think this through, but I'm stumped so...
I mentioned in the what's for dinner thread that I'm planning to cook a brisket this Friday. It's a bit over 12 pounds and roughly 18 inches long, which means it won't fit in my roasting pan.
If I cut it in half, do I still need to cook it for 12 hours? Or would the time be reduced since I'm now working with two separate pieces of meat?
See? It's silly. Also, please help 😅
ETA: This is a whole brisket -- both the flat and the point. Everything I've seen on the internet so far for whole brisket involves cooking it in a smoker. The oven roasted brisket recipes I've found just use the flat.
This is not the first time I've done this. I don't know why I can't think this through.
DH, who is a big meat/BBQ guy, says it takes the same time.
My endometrial ablation most likely failed so I'm looking at a hysterectomy. I just want to stop bleeding. At least I've hit my deductible?
My dr said no hysterectomy yet because she won’t want to leave an ovary. I was going to try an iud and then researched it and realized I’m allergic to something in it. I’m starting to feel hopeless! My ablation at least helped for a year..,