Loose pants and a top is fine. At my company it’s normal to also change out of business clothes ant the end and into more comfortable outfits for travel.
Post by midwestmama on Jul 26, 2024 6:50:37 GMT -5
ssmjlm, I think loose pants and a top is fine. When I have traveled with people from work (including VPs), most people would change from work to travel clothes before getting to the airport/getting on the plane.
My dog was farting so much last night. I asked DH if he heard it, and he said it was like our dog was snoring from his butt because he farted so much. LOL
DS has his last travel baseball tournament of the season. I am ready for baseball to be done, but I'm also sad that this is the end of an era since teammates are going separate ways next year for travel season. But hopefully most of the boys make the freshman baseball team, and then it will be most of the team back together again.
I think loose pants and a top is fine. I would also consider a nicer jumpsuit, again that you could throw on a cardigan or jean jacket overtop. Some people are averse to traveling in jumpsuits but it’s never been an issue for me and I actually find a loose jumpsuit more comfortable than most pants.
Post by basilosaurus on Jul 26, 2024 6:58:50 GMT -5
Does anyone have any tips for cat injections and high quality treats?
It's definitely a 2 person job minimum. When I took her in for follow up blood draw, it took 2 techs and the vet and 2 attempts. The only person able to assist is my former asshole partner, so that's fun.
This week was wild with tons of extra work hours for a big event, and DS1 was in a play so we weren’t home any nights this week. I have barely been at home at all except to sleep. I am so looking forward to a weekend with NO PLANS!
Also, our 18th anniversary is Monday. I can’t believe our marriage is the age of a legal adult. How does time go so fast?!
Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 26, 2024 7:39:40 GMT -5
I have the day off today. I was hoping to see a movie but none would work around my nails getting done. Boo. At least I'll have gotten to relax, watch some shows and read. Hoping to do a workout later on too and then a bath.
I don’t know if I will change because we’re all going to likely still see each other at the local airport before we head home. And there are a good chunk of military involved as well.
I’m also just past the fun of flying. I’ve flown every month since last November. I loved my out of town assignment, it’s just draining because I always got delayed going through Atlanta.
I just realized that I need to figure out fall sports/activities because we only have two more weeks of summer (!!) My youngest wants to do dance instead of gymnastics and my middle wants to add soccer. These are both new to us so I have no idea where to send them.
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jul 26, 2024 7:48:15 GMT -5
We saw Deadpool and Wolverine last night. Omg, soooo funny, we loved it.
I was, unfortunately, sitting next to a guy who answered his phone during the movie and did not respond to, “Please hang up the phone.” And then 5 minutes later did not respond to, “Are you kidding me? Hang up the phone!”
And this is why I really prefer just watching movies at home.
I am SO excited to pick DS up at camp tomorrow morning and hear about his week. Plus I got his room finished yesterday, can't wait for him to see it!
DD and I went with friends to see a community production of Legally Blonde that one of their former theater teachers was stage managing last night. It was really good, but we didn't get home until almost 11, and then it was midnight by the time I got the dog settled, me ready for bed, etc. I was supposed to be in the office today but woke up after not enough sleep with the start of a migraine so switched to WFH so I could get a little more sleep before an 8am meeting.
We saw Deadpool and Wolverine last night. Omg, soooo funny, we loved it.
I was, unfortunately, sitting next to a guy who answered his phone during the movie and did not respond to, “Please hang up the phone.” And then 5 minutes later did not respond to, “Are you kidding me? Hang up the phone!”
And this is why I really prefer just watching movies at home.
What is wrong with people? We're trying to live in a society here!
My Nespresso machine is blinking orange and I've read and done all the tutorials. I've ignored it all week and just made coffee in the office, but I'm WFH today.
I've cleaned it, unplugged it, set it up to descale, and can get it to start that, but then it only works through maybe 2 oz of water and stops again. SO frustrating! I just want my coffee!
These are the real times I miss DH. I have no patience for troubleshooting anything.
We saw Deadpool and Wolverine last night. Omg, soooo funny, we loved it.
I was, unfortunately, sitting next to a guy who answered his phone during the movie and did not respond to, “Please hang up the phone.” And then 5 minutes later did not respond to, “Are you kidding me? Hang up the phone!”
And this is why I really prefer just watching movies at home.
What is wrong with people? We're trying to live in a society here!
Def felt like my George Costanza moment.
It was a theater with recliners and when he and his companion left after the movie they left their food trash piled high between their seats and their footrests up. I’m wondering if they’re even potty trained.
TGIF! It's been a long week, with traveling home on Monday and then our internet being unreliable all week. We have someone coming at noon today to replace our equipment, so hopefully that will be the end of it.
This weekend has very few plans, other than dog training class tomorrow and a yoga class Sunday. I am thinking I may take myself to see Twisters, too. I also really want to put together the Ikea shelving that was delivered a couple of weeks ago for our basement. I thought about trying to make social plans, but I have things going on two weeknights next week and next weekend so maybe a low key weekend will be necessary.
They announced yesterday at work that we are going to have a COLA increase this year, as well as a 1 time bonus to (somewhat) make up the fact that we didn't get raises last year. I don't expect either of those to really be enough to actually keep up with the increase in cost of living in the last couple of years, but it's something. I may also ask my pay to be reviewed this year - it's tough knowing that my coworker in her 20s with just a bachelor's degree is only making a few thousand dollars less than me. I feel like a lot has changed in the employment landscape since I was hired and that my experience is worth more if that's what we are paying someone with that much less of it. I just finished my 2nd master's degree so that is a potential reason for a change now, I guess.
wildrice - do it! The worst they can say is no! I asked for an increase this last annual review because I knew there were people who had been hired from outside the company (while I've moved and been promoted from within) who were making more than me and in addition to my 4.5% merit increase they gave me a 5% raise. So. It's worth trying!
I took today off. About to mow the yard before it gets too hot. Tonight I’m hosting an Olympics watch party. I’m leaning more into France vs Olympics for my snacks, so I’m looking forward to having some fun in the kitchen.
Post by followyourarrow on Jul 26, 2024 9:39:51 GMT -5
I'm off of school right now and I freaking love having free evenings, except I hardly know what to do with myself. I clean and read a book, I've never been a big tv person, even less so with usually having homework. This weekend will mostly be prepping for my mom to come next weekend. I also need to go to AT&T and try to cancel a line we aren't using they won't let me do it through the app or over the phone. AT&T is always so painful, I'm going to have to get a coffee to survive this.
wildrice, did you do anything to celebrate your masters? I think I want to do something in May, but I'm not sure what or how much. My classmates are talking about graduation trips and I'll use any excuse for a trip!
TR , that's great that you got that! I probably will ask about it.
followyourarrow , I have done nothing specifically for that, lol. We were on vacation during the graduation ceremony, so I guess we kind of did that trip - but we would have done it anyway so IDK if that counts as an actual celebration. I guess my study abroad trip was my last class, too, so that kind of counts? I need to at least make a social media announcement at some point - I realized last week that my own sister didn't even know I had graduated, lol. I have kind of a hard time announcing exciting stuff about myself and with my people in so many places all over the country, it's incredibly hard to celebrate anything with loved ones. I did just finally get my new diploma in the mail this week!
Post by countthestars on Jul 26, 2024 10:01:22 GMT -5
TGIF! I'm having lunch with my boss from my previous company today and I'm really looking forward to seeing her. I was on the phone on our patio and a garter snake just slithered by. I am not a snake girl. I'm hoping my dog stays away from it while she's out using the bathroom.
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Jul 26, 2024 10:20:55 GMT -5
Ugh glasses are such a ripoff! I’m so annoyed. Joey and I lightly bonked heads yesterday. The arm of my glasses broke off. This is my cutest pair of glasses ever, and I really wanted them fixed or replace. I just got them in March. But of course my eye doctor no longer sells them. I got ok replacements and a backup pair as well. I just salty about it.
I know I can use zenni, but with my decently strong prescription plus progressives that I need, it’s just better in my mind if I have someone help me with the fit, etc. and zenni isn’t cheap for progressives either! Stupid eyes
ProfessorArtNerd , I agree Warby Parker is a good middle of the road for me between cheap/online and the fit you can get in person. They're much less expensive than at my eye dr. It's key to have a WP location to go to in person for adjustments though. Glasses never fit me just right out of the box.
ETA: the one issue I have is that my insurance pays for an eye exam every 2 years, and WP won't make glasses for an Rx that's >1 year old. So basically I can only get glasses at WP half the time without spending more for an extra exam. That annoys me. Zenni will make whatever, whenever.
My 11yo son is riding his bike to our local library to return his book this morning. He asked me if a restaurant in our little downtown area will allow him to eat there all alone. I told him they may be a little confused by an 11yo boy eating all alone, but they'd probably allow it. The restaurant itself is a big supporter of his hockey association, so they're no strangers to kids. Before he left, I gave him a little life lesson on how tipping works if he decided to try to stop there.
This summer has been a really fun opportunity to teach him all sorts of life lessons and as cheesy as it sounds, it's so cool to see it all sinking in with him.
ProfessorArtNerd , I agree Warby Parker is a good middle of the road for me between cheap/online and the fit you can get in person. They're much less expensive than at my eye dr. It's key to have a WP location to go to in person for adjustments though. Glasses never fit me just right out of the box.
ETA: the one issue I have is that my insurance pays for an eye exam every 2 years, and WP won't make glasses for an Rx that's >1 year old. So basically I can only get glasses at WP half the time without spending more for an extra exam. That annoys me. Zenni will make whatever, whenever.
Your Eye Dr. should be able to renew your RX and issue it for another year. Mine has done that before so worth trying!
We pick the kids up from camp today! H and I both took the day off, just to be bums around the house with no kids. We don’t even have to leave until 3-ish to get them.
While they were gone, I redecorated their bathroom. I’m excited to hear what they think.
I’ve also been hanging up some of the stuff we got in Japan. It makes me so happy to be able to look at these reminders.
Ugh glasses are such a ripoff! I’m so annoyed. Joey and I lightly bonked heads yesterday. The arm of my glasses broke off. This is my cutest pair of glasses ever, and I really wanted them fixed or replace. I just got them in March. But of course my eye doctor no longer sells them. I got ok replacements and a backup pair as well. I just salty about it.
I know I can use zenni, but with my decently strong prescription plus progressives that I need, it’s just better in my mind if I have someone help me with the fit, etc. and zenni isn’t cheap for progressives either! Stupid eyes
Nooo!! That’s the worst.
I don’t like Zenni anyway, I had a pair that broke right down the middle the day I got them and they sent me a replacement and they did too and they tried to charge me for both. It was clearly a defect! I only wear glasses for like 20 minutes a day and am not the Hulk.
DS(8) has camp from 1-4pm. H and I are heading to the Seattle area for roughly 36 hours during that time because my parents agreed to watch DS overnight. Kid free time and chill friends time is a balm for my soul. As a bonus, they have good air quality.
My friend and I already planned to head out early for coffee and breakfast with a walk along the water tomorrow morning. I'm so excited!
Post by maudefindlay on Jul 26, 2024 12:04:49 GMT -5
Patsy Baloney Being the Supreme Girl Scout Leader you are, don't you have a badge that allows you to take care of people like rude phone guy? I'm pretty sure you have that authority.