Post by penguingrrl on Jun 28, 2024 18:51:42 GMT -5
I just found out that Biden will basically be driving past my house tomorrow to go to a fundraiser at the private home of the NJ Governor (a few miles from me).
I’ve told this story here before, but I worked in my old office for 9 years and everyone but the 1 person I worked with closely thought my name was Beth (my name is Steph). My job was very solitary and different from the rest and of the office so no one emailed me. Once it caught on that my name was “Beth” among the other 40 people in the office I just didn’t care enough to correct them.
About 8 years in I was in reception at the same time my one close co-worker walked in. Our receptionist was all “hey Beth!” and my colleague was all “who is Beth?” and it came out. It was….awkward to be all “yeah sorry, my name is actually Steph.”
I’ve told this story here before, but I worked in my old office for 9 years and everyone but the 1 person I worked with closely thought my name was Beth (my name is Steph). My job was very solitary and different from the rest and of the office so no one emailed me. Once it caught on that my name was “Beth” among the other 40 people in the office I just didn’t care enough to correct them.
About 8 years in I was in reception at the same time my one close co-worker walked in. Our receptionist was all “hey Beth!” and my colleague was all “who is Beth?” and it came out. It was….awkward to be all “yeah sorry, my name is actually Steph.”
lol!!!!!
When H and I started dating he introduced me to his older single neighbor next door as Peggy. Every time we ran into each other it was "hey Peggy!!!" When we eventually moved out of that apartment we said our goodbyes to Peggy and she said "now is probably the time I should tell you my name is actually Nancy.." lol. My H felt bad.
Post by gretchenindisguise on Jun 28, 2024 19:48:14 GMT -5
The facts: H made plans for us for dinner with a coworker tonight. The county fair is in full swing and causes insane traffic, especially on a Friday night.
More facts: I was working at the office south of the fair. Restaurant he chose is south of the fair. Our house is north of the fair.
I was about 4 minutes into the drive home and it showed my drive being 75 minutes. Reservations were in 80 minutes. I was also supposed to pick L up pizza on my way home. The math wasn't mathing.
The amazing audible decision: I called H and said I would meet him at the restaurant. He can drive himself. I turned around out of insane fair traffic and found a good parking spot by the restaurant, walked to a different one and ordered a drink and chips and salsa. Ordered the kids pizza delivery and threw in dessert because I'm the best mom ever.
I and many other Europeans I know wear scarves all the time (including summer), so they will never be out here. Might be more the over 40 crowd though. I got rid of my circle scarves, but others, no way!
It's our last full day in Cape May. It was windy at the beach and my H went back early cause he wasn't feeling great, so I ended up spending less time at the beach than I normally would (I didn't want him to be alone the entire afternoon and I'm prone to burning if we don't have umbrellas up, which we didn't). The rest of the family came back about 1 hour later because the wind was just wearing them down. Now comes the worst part - packing, cleaning, organising getting out before 10am tomorrow morning, and eating as many leftovers as we can for dinner.
Anyone know a good diner between here and Philly? We'll probably do breakfast on the way out.
There’s a diner on 347 - near Maurice River - as you head north, it’s on the left. For the life of me, I have no idea what it’s actually called, but it’s supposedly decent. I would definitely get out of Cape May before trying to go get food - everyone is checking out and getting breakfast at the same time, so it’s kind of crazy. Your other choice is picking up a sizzlie at Wawa…(always a good bet). I can’t think of anything else you would potentially pass on the way to Philly.
I get the same variations of my first name a lot (Think "Liz, Lizzy, Liza, Lisa" for Elizabeth when I'm "Lizabeth") and weird not even near my not-hard-to-spell last name (ie Jones or Smith and getting spelled "Peterson").
I used to get called Melissa all the time with my last job. I must have a weird random accent. My last job was exclusively talking to patients on the phone and my actual name is Elizabeth. How does that sound like Melissa? I'm convinced I sound weird lol.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jun 29, 2024 0:29:22 GMT -5
Ugh, I hate The Bear but I’ve run out of tv to watch while isolating. How is it possible that this show is in almost the exact same place it was at the beginning and I’ve suffered through almost 3 seasons? Poor baby carmy and his simpsons overbite needs to stop crying and yelling on my screen. It’s so boring.
ETA: and almost none of the food they make looks at all satisfying. Come pay $175 plus tip for peas elegantly arranged on a plate!
Ugh, I hate The Bear but I’ve run out of tv to watch while isolating. How is it possible that this show is in almost the exact same place it was at the beginning and I’ve suffered through almost 3 seasons? Poor baby carmy and his simpsons overbite needs to stop crying and yelling on my screen. It’s so boring.
ETA: and almost none of the food they make looks at all satisfying. Come pay $175 plus tip for peas elegantly arranged on a plate!
This take does not bode well for me--I just started it last night! (Just got Hulu.) I originally got it so E and I could watch The Good Doctor, and then we added Special Forces (that show is bananas). And I got sucked into the Jonestown docuseries. Totally watched Brats too. I plan to run this Hulu subscription into the ground and then cancel.
Post by definitelyO on Jul 1, 2024 10:20:31 GMT -5
My last name is a common male first name. People shorten that and call me by the nick-name. so not even close to my name (or my email signature). Think last name Richard and they call me Rick. just lazy.