Last day in Poland with my work team. Tomorrow I catch a 6:00 am flight to Munich to meet DH and our kids. I'm very excited to see them and start our vacation.
Is working in Poland as amazing as it seems? We have teams there and they are always doing fun activities, work parties, and just generally seem to be having a great time. Enjoy your vacay!
My underwear broke! It’s the seamless kind that has that stretchy fabric. So bizarre lol.
I’m also on my period and wearing a skirt :/ Thankfully though I bought a bunch of little shorts to wear under skirts and dresses while pregnant and I’m wearing a pair today. So I just tied my underwear together on the side like a strong bikini and kept it moving. What a day!
This made me LOL for real.
Lol glad I could make you laugh! I was so confused when I sat down to pee. Didn’t know underwear could break like that! My side tie seems to be holding strong, crosses fingers.
I'm so happy I had the forethought to bring flip flops with me to work today. I got dressed for work and decided to wear a pair of wedges I hadn't worn in ages - super cute, strappy with a bunch of buckles. Then as I was walking from my car into the building I remembered why I probably haven't worn them in so long. The straps were digging in EVERYwhere. I lasted until noon before I switched over to flip flops. RELIEF!
Post by fluffycookie on Jul 13, 2023 13:22:25 GMT -5
EllieArroway,y4m,DS is (finally) having his surgery to remove the baby tooth that fused to his jaw bone tomorrow and I am a nervous wreck since he is being put under.
@@tw A few weeks ago him and his friends decided to swim across a large lake as it was getting dark and his leg cramped up so bad that he couldn't swim/move. It took them forever, but they made it to the other side and found a house to call us. We had been searching for them screaming their names, but because of the acoustics they could hear us, but we couldn't hear them. We were about to call 9-11 just when they called. I wish we had more time to deal with the swimming incident before the surgery because we're all still pretty fragile about it.
I'm so happy I had the forethought to bring flip flops with me to work today. I got dressed for work and decided to wear a pair of wedges I hadn't worn in ages - super cute, strappy with a bunch of buckles. Then as I was walking from my car into the building I remembered why I probably haven't worn them in so long. The straps were digging in EVERYwhere. I lasted until noon before I switched over to flip flops. RELIEF!
I keep a pair of reserve flip flops at my desk at work JUST for this reason!
I'm having some guilt about not planning a birthday party for DS who will be 7 in August. For his first 5 years, we just did a lunch party at our house with family. Last year, we did a party at a pavilion at the lake and invited both friends/family. But this year, H is turning 40 in August and I'm already planning a big party for that at a brewery, and I do not have the bandwidth/funds to do two parties. We could maybe still swing having family over for lunch at our house but our August weekends are filling up fast so I'm honestly not sure if we can. Please tell me its okay to just have him invite a couple friends to Chuck E Cheese on a weeknight evening or something and call it a day? Surely not everyone does the whole class party or family party thing every year.
Don’t feel bad! We don’t do friend parties, like ever. They get bday dinner (sometimes out sometimes at home) and invite DH’s parents and sister. Presents, cake. Done.
Speaking of kid bday parties, SS was invited to a bday party this week. It’s at an arcade/bowling alley/laser tag place. The party switched from Thursday at 11am (wtf) to Saturday and back again no less than 5 times. As of this morning, an hour before the party, they were changing times. Wtf. If SS didn’t really want to go, I’d be like this is too much of a headache.
Post by maudefindlay on Jul 13, 2023 13:40:06 GMT -5
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fluffycookie yikes. I live on a lake and that is giving me heart palpitations. I'm so glad they are all okay. There is another large lake down the road and about 10 years ago some boys went out against the grandparent's warnings not to and one didn't make it back to shore. Lives ruined and permanently changed that day from the boys to the families to the people who lived on the lake and heard their screams (it was dark hence why they weren't allowed out) to the paramedics and water rescue personnel.
Post by starburst604 on Jul 13, 2023 14:27:41 GMT -5
I just had to pacify a PITA patient who is frequently a thorn in the side of our staff. She was furious that we stood our ground in telling her that the only appointment today for her "urgent" medical issue was with the PA when she wanted ONLY to see an MD. I knew when she got here she'd start up and I'd have to talk to her, which is fine except she's a close talker and was spitting on me as she talked. Now I need a shower.
My boss gave me a large project yesterday at 4:30 pm. Told me it had to be done before I left for the day. It was a 3 hour project. The puppy was at daycare and had to be picked up by 5:30. So I left anyway to pick up the dog and finished the work from home. She knew about that project all day. We’d talked about it and she said she’d do it the next morning. I don’t mind working hard. I’ll put in extra time. But I also have obligations and can’t do last minute.
This is not normal behavior. You're going to need to memorize some boundary setting pushbacks... such as, this will take me 3 hours to do correctly, so I'll be able to turn this in before lunch tomorrow.
My espresso machine is very particular about the coffee I can put in it. It doesn’t get enough bars of pressure if I use certain coffee brands. I usually find deals on coffee at my local store or Whole Foods, but nothing is on sale right now and I don’t want to pay $16 or $17 a pound. Why is coffee so expensive.
I’m waiting until H gets out of a meeting to go and get Hollywood Bowl tickets. We’re going to see Sparks on Sunday, Dudamel on Tuesday, and I want to ask H whether he wants to go to the Fri. or Sat. Quincy Jones 90th birthday celebration at the end of the month. I love the Bowl and we usually go to at least 5 or 6 shows a season.
My boss gave me a large project yesterday at 4:30 pm. Told me it had to be done before I left for the day. It was a 3 hour project. The puppy was at daycare and had to be picked up by 5:30. So I left anyway to pick up the dog and finished the work from home. She knew about that project all day. We’d talked about it and she said she’d do it the next morning. I don’t mind working hard. I’ll put in extra time. But I also have obligations and can’t do last minute.
This is not normal behavior. You're going to need to memorize some boundary setting pushbacks... such as, this will take me 3 hours to do correctly, so I'll be able to turn this in before lunch tomorrow.
Unfortunately you also need to start job hunting.
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
I was looking for a Friday Randoms thread. womp womp
fangoriagurkel, sorry to hear the trip is a bust. I'm very confused by this guy's behavior and wonder why the heck he invited you to visit!
I'm trying to not take something personally. Friend A's mom has been in and out of the hospital over the past couple of weeks. I texted her last night to see how her mom was doing. She texted me back a little bit ago "I'm here again at the hospital. She has ups and downs. It was very scary, having a good day though. Thanks for asking [heart]." About 10 seconds after getting this text, I got another one from within our friend group text, from Friend B asking, "Friend A, how's your mom?" Friend A responded with a 2-paragraph text about how mom was last night vs. today, and how her sister is in town, and so on. And I'm just kinda like, Not sure why Friend A didn't tell me any of that. (I know it's dumb, and I'll get over it.)
My boss gave me a large project yesterday at 4:30 pm. Told me it had to be done before I left for the day. It was a 3 hour project. The puppy was at daycare and had to be picked up by 5:30. So I left anyway to pick up the dog and finished the work from home. She knew about that project all day. We’d talked about it and she said she’d do it the next morning. I don’t mind working hard. I’ll put in extra time. But I also have obligations and can’t do last minute.
This is not normal behavior. You're going to need to memorize some boundary setting pushbacks... such as, this will take me 3 hours to do correctly, so I'll be able to turn this in before lunch tomorrow.
Unfortunately you also need to start job hunting.
Re: the bolded, if I remember correctly, this person is transitioning out of being followyourarrow 's supervisor, so hopefully this issue goes away soon?!!
This is not normal behavior. You're going to need to memorize some boundary setting pushbacks... such as, this will take me 3 hours to do correctly, so I'll be able to turn this in before lunch tomorrow.
Unfortunately you also need to start job hunting.
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
It is. I’ve been here 4 weeks.
As a follow up she gave me a project at 12 and told me it to be done now. It was a 2 hour project. I reminded her I have diabetes and need to eat on time. She said it didn’t matter, she needed it now.
This is not normal behavior. You're going to need to memorize some boundary setting pushbacks... such as, this will take me 3 hours to do correctly, so I'll be able to turn this in before lunch tomorrow.
Unfortunately you also need to start job hunting.
Re: the bolded, if I remember correctly, this person is transitioning out of being followyourarrow 's supervisor, so hopefully this issue goes away soon?!!
Unfortunately not. She just transitioned into being my supervisor and I took her spot.
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
It is. I’ve been here 4 weeks.
As a follow up she gave me a project at 12 and told me it to be done now. It was a 2 hour project. I reminded her I have diabetes and need to eat on time. She said it didn’t matter, she needed it now.
Oh wow. You have HR at your work? Because that's your next stop.
Re: the bolded, if I remember correctly, this person is transitioning out of being followyourarrow 's supervisor, so hopefully this issue goes away soon?!!
Unfortunately not. She just transitioned into being my supervisor and I took her spot.
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
It is. I’ve been here 4 weeks.
As a follow up she gave me a project at 12 and told me it to be done now. It was a 2 hour project. I reminded her I have diabetes and need to eat on time. She said it didn’t matter, she needed it now.
This is absolute insanity and if you were a newer poster, I flat out wouldn't believe you. It's THAT nuts that someone would say that to you.
Re: the bolded, if I remember correctly, this person is transitioning out of being followyourarrow 's supervisor, so hopefully this issue goes away soon?!!
Unfortunately not. She just transitioned into being my supervisor and I took her spot.
Well she's off to a piss poor start. She hasn't gotten the memo that this type of work culture is no longer acceptable.
The local air show is this weekend and the Blue Angels are already in town practicing. The flight path is right over my house. It's so loud. I AM OVER IT.
Absolutely this followyourarrow - am I recalling correctly that this is a new job? Set boundaries now.
It is. I’ve been here 4 weeks.
As a follow up she gave me a project at 12 and told me it to be done now. It was a 2 hour project. I reminded her I have diabetes and need to eat on time. She said it didn’t matter, she needed it now.
It sounds like she has zero experience supervising and/or the role has gone to her head. There is no reason she should be giving you projects with deadlines within hours of getting them. Also I think the bolded is an ADA violation. Do you have HR? If so I would be documenting and going to them ASAP.
I scheduled a float tank experience tomorrow morning. It'll be the first one I've done. I have no expectations, but I'm really hoping it's relaxing.
Please report back on your experience. The office building my therapist is located at, has one of these down the hall and I always tell myself I'm going to do it but haven't yet.
Very random and weird experience this AM. I was grocery shopping and suddenly got the worst headache and had the spinnies - as if I was drunk. I abandoned my cart and headed straight to my car. Figured it was not wise to drive like that so I called my sister in law to come get me.
When I got home, I crawled into bed but it was worse if I closed my eyes. So I just spent a good 5 hours staring at the wall.
About an hour ago the spinning sensation stopped but I still feel odd - almost like my equilibrium is off.
Very random and weird experience this AM. I was grocery shopping and suddenly got the worst headache and had the spinnies - as if I was drunk. I abandoned my cart and headed straight to my car. Figured it was not wise to drive like that so I called my sister in law to come get me.
When I got home, I crawled into bed but it was worse if I closed my eyes. So I just spent a good 5 hours staring at the wall.
About an hour ago the spinning sensation stopped but I still feel odd - almost like my equilibrium is off.
I don't want to Dr. Google you, but the sudden headache and dizziness can be a precursor to a stroke. It'd probably be best to be checked out if you can manage it.
It’s been an insane afternoon. Way too many meetings I needed to lead/be actively engaged in. Also while discussing a potential major medical Dx with BFF. Brain on overdrive explosion.
I had at least 3 people here I wanted to reply to, but lost the thread by the time I got to page 3. See also brain.
I’m supposed to go to the gym tonight. I love Thursdays for the social. But, there is no air conditioning, and Tuesday was ridiculously stuff because they can’t open the doors to the mall area and get airflow until like 6pm, so it doesn’t get airflow all day. But, since they announced the ac part won’t be available until September, the owners said they were finally going to get fans (we’ve been asking for them since May).
What do kids do with swim goggles? Where do they go? I know when new things are needed, I buy all of the things, I cannot also monitor the whereabouts of all of the things for everybody!!
I'm convinced they eat them. They are constantly in my kids' mouths, then disappear.