We flew to FL last night and dropped the kids with my in-laws and we are now just getting back to the airport and DH and I leave in a bit to head to Aruba kid free. I am so pumped.
Our flight last night with the kids was fine but the couple that was also in our row brought a full on cooler and pulled out paper plates and a Tupperware of tuna salad and made sandwiches on the plane. It smelled so bad. What’s wrong with a turkey sandwich? Who brings tuna salad on a plane? It took a lot of self control not to comment on it.
I've been playing Strands for a couple of weeks. It's either too easy or too hard. I'm not sure I've had a day where it was a moderate difficulty. I really wish I could access it through the app instead of having to do it through the web browser.
A school related vent. I'm taking an investments analysis class for my MBA, and it's all online. This class has been the most frustrating experience. The only instruction for the class comes from free MIT videos that are 14 years old. We have a midterm due this week that's proctored online. The professor did not set things up correctly and initially we were unable to use a calculator, scratch paper, a formula sheet etc. A dean had to step in after the professor consistently didn't respond and he was able to set most things up correctly. I tried to take my exam last night and was told I still couldn't use the provided formula sheet and that my calculator was the wrong brand, even though the rules specify it just needs to be a hand held calculator. I rescheduled my exam to today, but today is the last day to take it and I have been unable to get anyone to fix it so that I may take it. I checked into withdrawing, because I'm that frustrated, but it's too late.
Has anyone been doing the NYT Strands game? Just found out about it this week, and thought they were easy at first, but am stuck today.
edit - got it but had to use a hint today
I love Strands! I had to use one hint today but then I figured it out. Yesterday was really easy and the first one I didn’t need to use any hints. I enjoy it and I appreciate that they give the hints otherwise it would be too hard which isn’t fun.
How long was this flight?! People are so weird sometimes.
I keep thinking it's Friday since I'm WFH this morning, but I have to go to an offsite meeting this afternoon and then I'll be in the office tomorrow. My brain can't handle this, lol
The last couple of nights, my dog has had a period of time where he is panting really quickly and making kind of a clicking noise in his throat when he does it. I counted last night and he was doing 82 breaths per minute for a bit, which is nuts. He seems completely normal and happy and healthy the rest of the time, and I just counted his breaths laying here now and they were more like 15 per minute. Is this normal? I am thinking about sending the vet a video that I took last night since I doubt it would be replicated in the office. I forgot what a worrier I am when I have little ones to take care of (my cat is very healthy and low maintenance so I haven't really had to worry about him). It was a little warm in the house but not super hot, and within an hour after we went for a (short) walk, so maybe he was just hot? Of course I jump right to worrying about a heart condition or something terrible, lol.
I have to go to the DMV today and get a new drivers license. Mine was stolen a few weeks ago and I really can't keep putting off requesting a new one! I don't want to do it, though. I think it won't be too bad but it's just one of those places you never want to go.
I had my 6m gastro check up and they want to do a couple tests to check inflammation.
One of them my PCP gave me the stuff to take home when I did it in the summer, but this office said they don't stock that stuff and that I needed to go to a diagnostic center. Ummm, I really do not feel comfortable doing this test somewhere else and I can't just "go" on command. I'm going to call and see if I can pick up and bring it back. I'm sure I'm not the first person to ask this.
Post by lavenderblue on Apr 11, 2024 8:03:14 GMT -5
I have a half a day today because DD has her Assessment this afternoon for her Eating Disorder. Her therapist recommended a higher level of care so we are looking in to Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization. This clinic is highly rated and we are very lucky to have one so close to home.
I'm in the same boat with Strands - I either use a few hints or none. I am getting better at thinking strategically - for example, looking at corner and thinking about how the letters can be used. Since the solution will use all letters, that helps. Sometimes.
I don't feel like starting a thread for this, but I'll throw it out for anyone to comment ... I have an employee getting married in June. We're both remote and have not met in person. She's invited me to the wedding and no, I'm not traveling, but I do think I should do a gift. What's the going rate these days, either to spend on a gift or send?
One other thought on Strands.... I wish the "hints" were something other than circling all of the letters in a word. That feels like giving me an answer rather than a hint. Give me a crossword-style hint for one of the words I haven't found!
How long was this flight?! People are so weird sometimes.
I keep thinking it's Friday since I'm WFH this morning, but I have to go to an offsite meeting this afternoon and then I'll be in the office tomorrow. My brain can't handle this, lol
3 hours - short enough to survive without their homemade tuna salad.
Post by lilypad1126 on Apr 11, 2024 8:14:11 GMT -5
I have a busy work day today, ending with a flight to another client site tonight. And my first flight got delayed, which means a sprint through the airport or missing my connection all together. I mean, I’m on the same flight as my ceo, so at least he’ll know that it wasn’t my fault if we don’t make it? I’m preemptively stressed, haha.
On a positive note, I had the BEST oatmeal of breakfast today. I should be glad there is not one of these restaurants in my city or I’d spend a fortune there on breakfast every week.
I had a dream in which DH and I got in a fight and I woke up so mad at him this morning. It took me a solid 20 minutes to disassociate dream DH with real life DH.
ssmjlm, if you mean you need to collect your poo, then yes they will give you a cup to collect it at home. I got mine from Quest. I felt so awkward asking for it but it was no big deal to them. They did want to see the order to make sure they were giving me the right thing.
A school related vent. I'm taking an investments analysis class for my MBA, and it's all online. This class has been the most frustrating experience. The only instruction for the class comes from free MIT videos that are 14 years old. We have a midterm due this week that's proctored online. The professor did not set things up correctly and initially we were unable to use a calculator, scratch paper, a formula sheet etc. A dean had to step in after the professor consistently didn't respond and he was able to set most things up correctly. I tried to take my exam last night and was told I still couldn't use the provided formula sheet and that my calculator was the wrong brand, even though the rules specify it just needs to be a hand held calculator. I rescheduled my exam to today, but today is the last day to take it and I have been unable to get anyone to fix it so that I may take it. I checked into withdrawing, because I'm that frustrated, but it's too late.
Yes, I'm quoting myself. But, update for anyone who cares. I emailed the professor and the dean last night about my issues. The dean replied this morning that he couldn't help me. So I went nuclear, wrote a scathing email, copying everyone I could find, outlining every issue with the class. The dean called me himself and let me know the exam fixed. I take the midterm at 12:30.
I'm in the same boat with Strands - I either use a few hints or none. I am getting better at thinking strategically - for example, looking at corner and thinking about how the letters can be used. Since the solution will use all letters, that helps. Sometimes.
I don't feel like starting a thread for this, but I'll throw it out for anyone to comment ... I have an employee getting married in June. We're both remote and have not met in person. She's invited me to the wedding and no, I'm not traveling, but I do think I should do a gift. What's the going rate these days, either to spend on a gift or send?
The last couple of nights, my dog has had a period of time where he is panting really quickly and making kind of a clicking noise in his throat when he does it. I counted last night and he was doing 82 breaths per minute for a bit, which is nuts. He seems completely normal and happy and healthy the rest of the time, and I just counted his breaths laying here now and they were more like 15 per minute. Is this normal? I am thinking about sending the vet a video that I took last night since I doubt it would be replicated in the office. I forgot what a worrier I am when I have little ones to take care of (my cat is very healthy and low maintenance so I haven't really had to worry about him). It was a little warm in the house but not super hot, and within an hour after we went for a (short) walk, so maybe he was just hot? Of course I jump right to worrying about a heart condition or something terrible, lol.
I have to go to the DMV today and get a new drivers license. Mine was stolen a few weeks ago and I really can't keep putting off requesting a new one! I don't want to do it, though. I think it won't be too bad but it's just one of those places you never want to go.
Yes, get it checked out for sure. Breathing fast was a main symptom when my dog was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and my vet always wanted to know about her breaths per minute.
I have a half a day today because DD has her Assessment this afternoon for her Eating Disorder. Her therapist recommended a higher level of care so we are looking in to Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization. This clinic is highly rated and we are very lucky to have one so close to home.
I'm in a similar boat right now, just a different diagnosis. My daughter did her inpatient and is now in the partial hospitalization unit. It's a rough road, but I'm hopeful it'll help. Do you have a good support system for yourself?
A school related vent. I'm taking an investments analysis class for my MBA, and it's all online. This class has been the most frustrating experience. The only instruction for the class comes from free MIT videos that are 14 years old. We have a midterm due this week that's proctored online. The professor did not set things up correctly and initially we were unable to use a calculator, scratch paper, a formula sheet etc. A dean had to step in after the professor consistently didn't respond and he was able to set most things up correctly. I tried to take my exam last night and was told I still couldn't use the provided formula sheet and that my calculator was the wrong brand, even though the rules specify it just needs to be a hand held calculator. I rescheduled my exam to today, but today is the last day to take it and I have been unable to get anyone to fix it so that I may take it. I checked into withdrawing, because I'm that frustrated, but it's too late.
Yes, I'm quoting myself. But, update for anyone who cares. I emailed the professor and the dean last night about my issues. The dean replied this morning that he couldn't help me. So I went nuclear, wrote a scathing email, copying everyone I could find, outlining every issue with the class. The dean called me himself and let me know the exam fixed. I take the midterm at 12:30.
This is such a satisfying conclusion! I'm glad you got everything fixed, good luck on the exam!
I applied for a job on a whim (different org but same office) while feeling burnt out and underpaid, but now I can't stop stressing out about my supervisor finding out 😅 she made a comment yesterday that made me think maybe she does (about how she hopes I'm happy and not planning to leave) so now my brain won't shut off about it. I don't even know if I would accept an interview, but I need them to hurry up and get the process over with so I don't have to think about it anymore. I kind of hope I don't even get an interview so I don't have to make a decision!
We flew to FL last night and dropped the kids with my in-laws and we are now just getting back to the airport and DH and I leave in a bit to head to Aruba kid free. I am so pumped.
Our flight last night with the kids was fine but the couple that was also in our row brought a full on cooler and pulled out paper plates and a Tupperware of tuna salad and made sandwiches on the plane. It smelled so bad. What’s wrong with a turkey sandwich? Who brings tuna salad on a plane? It took a lot of self control not to comment on it.
Nooooooooo. This should be illegal. Who thinks this is ok to do?
I have a half a day today because DD has her Assessment this afternoon for her Eating Disorder. Her therapist recommended a higher level of care so we are looking in to Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization. This clinic is highly rated and we are very lucky to have one so close to home.
I'm in a similar boat right now, just a different diagnosis. My daughter did her inpatient and is now in the partial hospitalization unit. It's a rough road, but I'm hopeful it'll help. Do you have a good support system for yourself?
I am so sorry that you are in a similar position. My DD did In Patient back in 2020 for AN and has been doing therapy off and on since then. She's been weight restored for a couple of years, but the ED voice has always been there. I am fortunate that I do have a lot of support from my family, but it's tough because I'm a single parent so I don't have that other person to lean on in my daily life. I hope that you have a strong support system as well. If you ever want to talk, feel free to PM me.
I have lesson two of a six week online obscure fiber arts class today and I am dreading it. It is the worse of both worlds—she can’t help us individually/physically like she could in a in-person class would and I can’t pause like I would with a recorded class.
The instructor was going so fast and we are physically working on our projects at the same time as she is demo-ing it, it is hard to type or unmute to ask a question before she moves on.
She also sort of explains what she did after she does it and while she is doing the next step so her words and actions don’t line up. I had to get my husband to watch part of the recorded class and teach me lol
Anyway, this was supposed to be fun and while she is nice and knowledgeable, it was a super stressful class!
If it’s not better today I might stop attending live and just watch the recordings. She keeps saying learning the basic technique is the whole goal but the next classes all require you to know it. Which I think I do but not enough to start a new, more complicated project doing it! Like it’s not hard but it’s not like anything else I’ve done.
Like I don’t need more stress in my life in the form of a “fun” class.
Post by midwestmama on Apr 11, 2024 9:19:25 GMT -5
To each their own about bringing food from home on a plane (I get it, airport prices are crazy), but seriously, bringing anything moderately smelly (tuna, egg salad, etc.) should not be brought. People should be more considerate of others.
Ugh, work is really getting to me. I am not sleeping well and I felt so anxious driving to work today. I feel overwhelmed all of the time with the amount of work, and I feel like I don't have enough time to spend on different projects, so I feel like I'm not doing a good job.