Wednesday Randoms

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Lucy has a cold, and I let her stay home from school this morning. The high school asks that you call in, so I did. And gave the poor nun on the other end of the phone MY student number from 1997 🥀. Apparently I still remember that?

Happy Wednesday!

[gummybear]

ProfessorArtNerd that's impressive! I still remember my college ID 30 years after graduation. I don't think he we had high school ones!

I read a thread on Threads (LOL) that Taylor Swift bought a house in the town where my library is. I am SURE it is true and I just can't wait for Travis to bring their babies to story time

[jinkies]

Sept 18, 2024 8:02:40 GMT -5 gummybear said:

ProfessorArtNerd that's impressive! I still remember my college ID 30 years after graduation. I don't think he we had high school ones!

I read a thread on Threads (LOL) that Taylor Swift bought a house in the town where my library is. I am SURE it is true and I just can't wait for Travis to bring their babies to story time

So... I dont know exactly which library you are at, but given that I know roughly where you are...

I have heard from multiple sources that it's true.

[gummybear]

Sept 18, 2024 8:06:42 GMT -5 jinkies said:

Sept 18, 2024 8:02:40 GMT -5 gummybear said:

ProfessorArtNerd that's impressive! I still remember my college ID 30 years after graduation. I don't think he we had high school ones!

I read a thread on Threads (LOL) that Taylor Swift bought a house in the town where my library is. I am SURE it is true and I just can't wait for Travis to bring their babies to story time

So... I dont know exactly which library you are at, but given that I know roughly where you are...

I have heard from multiple sources that it's true.

Put it this way. I wanted to make sure I was at the bluest library in the county and I waited for that opening, haha. This is very exciting!!!!

[ssmjlm]

Give me the strength to not go off on anyone today. Hoping to mostly hide in my office at this point in the week.

[candreco]

DS's cast came off this morning! He's still in a brace for another couple of weeks, but no restrictions on activities so he'll finally be able to play in a soccer game this weekend.

The dog ripped a cushion open on our LR sofa a few weeks ago, so it's finally time to replace our 16yo Ikea couch. We're looking at a couple at Crate & Barrel after DS's game on Saturday, but choosing one feels like such a crapshoot.

[rubytue]

It’s the end of the fiscal year, and we have a bunch of people retiring Sept 30. And just too many retirement parties to cram in at the end of the FY. I office one a week, yesterday, and the party for the guy in my group is lunchtime today. It’s raining and I am dragging ass this morning, so I dont want to go. But, it’s the right thing to do and I already paid for lunch.

[ssmjlm]

Sept 18, 2024 8:29:09 GMT -5 rubytue said:

It’s the end of the fiscal year, and we have a bunch of people retiring Sept 30. And just too many retirement parties to cram in at the end of the FY. I office one a week, yesterday, and the party for the guy in my group is lunchtime today. It’s raining and I am dragging ass this morning, so I dont want to go. But, it’s the right thing to do and I already paid for lunch.

I never understood that, wait and go in December and get that nice big annual leave payout.

Plus, they're so backed up with processing (STILL!) that I would hate waiting for even my estimated check right before the holidays.

[lavenderblue]

I was feeling awkward for wearing sandals to the office again today with my otherwise "business attire" outfit, until a woman got on the elevator with me wearing slippers.

[lust2hart]

This article was linked in my TheSkimm email this morning, with the comment that "Miley Cyrus is getting sued by a company that thinks “Flowers” sounds like another star’s famous hit. Does it really?"

www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/09/17/miley-cyrus-bruno-mars-flowers-lawsuit/75260885007/

Honestly, I'm flabbergasted at this lawsuit - not because I don't think Miley's song sounds like Bruno's, but because it sounds SO MUCH like his that I assumed he'd given her permission to basically cover it! Like I don't see how anyone could say it doesn't sound like "When I Was Your Man."


ETA: Sorry if the link doesn't work. The net of it is: "Tempo Music Investments alleged Cyrus copied elements of Mars' track "When I Was Your Man" in her career-defining hit song "Flowers..." 

[rubytue]

Sept 18, 2024 8:43:09 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

Sept 18, 2024 8:29:09 GMT -5 rubytue said:

It’s the end of the fiscal year, and we have a bunch of people retiring Sept 30. And just too many retirement parties to cram in at the end of the FY. I office one a week, yesterday, and the party for the guy in my group is lunchtime today. It’s raining and I am dragging ass this morning, so I dont want to go. But, it’s the right thing to do and I already paid for lunch.

I never understood that, wait and go in December and get that nice big annual leave payout.

Plus, they're so backed up with processing (STILL!) that I would hate waiting for even my estimated check right before the holidays.

We had a VERA.

[blondemoment123]

Whining ahead:
I have a migraine that meds aren't touching

My boss is off and I'm covering so I can't even really take a breather to regroup

My coworkers are needy

[expectantsteelerfan]

Sept 18, 2024 9:00:14 GMT -5 lust2hart said:

This article was linked in my TheSkimm email this morning, with the comment that "Miley Cyrus is getting sued by a company that thinks “Flowers” sounds like another star’s famous hit. Does it really?"

www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/09/17/miley-cyrus-bruno-mars-flowers-lawsuit/75260885007/

Honestly, I'm flabbergasted at this lawsuit - not because I don't think Miley's song sounds like Bruno's, but because it sounds SO MUCH like his that I assumed he'd given her permission to basically cover it! Like I don't see how anyone could say it doesn't sound like "When I Was Your Man."


ETA: Sorry if the link doesn't work. The net of it is: "Tempo Music Investments alleged Cyrus copied elements of Mars' track "When I Was Your Man" in her career-defining hit song "Flowers..." 

Only passing on what I heard from a gossip thread, but apparently Miley asked Bruno to use his song because it meant a lot to her, and he said yes.  But now his company is suing...he might not have had the authority to say yes or she didn't do something officially correct.  But she has been open about using the song.

[rubytue]

A friend of mine has been complaining about ear clogged/pain for a few days. Sunday night, after refusing to do anything suggested (afrin, Sudafed, Advil, etc) they made a video visit with their doctor. Who said it sounds like an ear infection and gave antibiotics.

That was Monday. Tuesday night, it was fever. This morning, dizzy and fever.

I’m like, 3 days into antibiotics it should feel better, not worse. Take a Covid test. “ITS NOT COVID! You think everything is Covid. 🙄 And I don’t have any tests.”

I’m kind of annoyed at the doctor, for giving antibiotics over video visit. At least look at the ear dammit! Also, almost anything can be Covid. And this is almost exactly how another friend of my presented a couple weeks ago, down to the dizziness.

[cereal K]

TW - Cancer

A good friend of mine is undergoing a lumpectomy today. Once she recovers, she’ll start chemo and radiation, but generally hopes are high that the prognosis will be good in the end.

I want to send something to help out with meals. She has two kids, about 10 and 12. I wish I could just take over a couple casseroles to take the “thinking” out of it for her husband, but she lives about 5 hours away, so that’s not practical. Would a Grubhub or Doordash gift card be good in this scenario?

[macmars45]

rubytue I'm still trying to convince my H that basically anything can be covid. He's gotten better since my last bout of covid was a stuffed up nose and slight headache, but still... come on dude!

I woke up late (7:15am) today. I need to be at work in less than half an hour. Good thing I live 4 minutes away because I'm still in my pjs drinking coffee.

[beerlover]

My mental health is in the fucking toilet right now.

As I posted yesterday, both my cats have fleas. I tried a spray treatment last night (was waiting on the oral treatment I ordered from Amazon to get here) and it most certainly didn't work. I decided I'm not fucking around so I just called the vets of both cats this morning (long story short, they have different vets because I never switched the new one over to mine yet). I'm picking up an Rx for one cat as soon as I can get a break from work and the other cat is being seen tomorrow (she has shots due anyway so I had to do a visit).

In the meantime, what can I do? Is there really a point to cleaning the entire house and washing all the bedding if I can't treat both cats until tomorrow? I did already start washing the bedding before thinking of this so I guess I'll be doing it multiple times.

I keep finding them on my ankles and I feel like the most disgusting human being ever. I feel very out of control and keep bursting into tears because this is gross. I seriously feel like I might be going crazy.

[lust2hart]

cereal K , I think a gift card is the best option. Otherwise, you could call up a delivery place in their town and place an order on their behalf - but you'd have to be sure that someone would be home to receive it.

[noodleoo]

Sept 18, 2024 9:32:07 GMT -5 cereal K said:

TW - Cancer

A good friend of mine is undergoing a lumpectomy today. Once she recovers, she’ll start chemo and radiation, but generally hopes are high that the prognosis will be good in the end.

I want to send something to help out with meals. She has two kids, about 10 and 12. I wish I could just take over a couple casseroles to take the “thinking” out of it for her husband, but she lives about 5 hours away, so that’s not practical. Would a Grubhub or Doordash gift card be good in this scenario?

I've ordered from Spoonful of Comfort for this type of situation and it was well received.

www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/

[lust2hart]

Sept 18, 2024 9:20:13 GMT -5 expectantsteelerfan said:

Sept 18, 2024 9:00:14 GMT -5 lust2hart said:

This article was linked in my TheSkimm email this morning, with the comment that "Miley Cyrus is getting sued by a company that thinks “Flowers” sounds like another star’s famous hit. Does it really?"

www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/09/17/miley-cyrus-bruno-mars-flowers-lawsuit/75260885007/

Honestly, I'm flabbergasted at this lawsuit - not because I don't think Miley's song sounds like Bruno's, but because it sounds SO MUCH like his that I assumed he'd given her permission to basically cover it! Like I don't see how anyone could say it doesn't sound like "When I Was Your Man."


ETA: Sorry if the link doesn't work. The net of it is: "Tempo Music Investments alleged Cyrus copied elements of Mars' track "When I Was Your Man" in her career-defining hit song "Flowers..." 

Only passing on what I heard from a gossip thread, but apparently Miley asked Bruno to use his song because it meant a lot to her, and he said yes.  But now his company is suing...he might not have had the authority to say yes or she didn't do something officially correct.  But she has been open about using the song.

Okay, that makes sense. I was just like, "OF COURSE this song has elements of Bruno's... ? ? ?"

[lust2hart]

Sept 18, 2024 9:42:32 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Sept 18, 2024 9:32:07 GMT -5 cereal K said:

TW - Cancer

A good friend of mine is undergoing a lumpectomy today. Once she recovers, she’ll start chemo and radiation, but generally hopes are high that the prognosis will be good in the end.

I want to send something to help out with meals. She has two kids, about 10 and 12. I wish I could just take over a couple casseroles to take the “thinking” out of it for her husband, but she lives about 5 hours away, so that’s not practical. Would a Grubhub or Doordash gift card be good in this scenario?

I've ordered from Spoonful of Comfort for this type of situation and it was well received.

www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/

Ooo, this is a good idea too! I've been the recipient of one of these meals and it was delicious!

[cereal K]

Sept 18, 2024 9:42:32 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

Sept 18, 2024 9:32:07 GMT -5 cereal K said:

TW - Cancer

A good friend of mine is undergoing a lumpectomy today. Once she recovers, she’ll start chemo and radiation, but generally hopes are high that the prognosis will be good in the end.

I want to send something to help out with meals. She has two kids, about 10 and 12. I wish I could just take over a couple casseroles to take the “thinking” out of it for her husband, but she lives about 5 hours away, so that’s not practical. Would a Grubhub or Doordash gift card be good in this scenario?

I've ordered from Spoonful of Comfort for this type of situation and it was well received.

www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/

I looked at that company - I wondered if for the same amount, Doordash might go farther? I mean, not much bc everything’s expensive, but still.

[scm1011]

Sept 18, 2024 9:33:29 GMT -5 beerlover said:

My mental health is in the fucking toilet right now.

As I posted yesterday, both my cats have fleas. I tried a spray treatment last night (was waiting on the oral treatment I ordered from Amazon to get here) and it most certainly didn't work. I decided I'm not fucking around so I just called the vets of both cats this morning (long story short, they have different vets because I never switched the new one over to mine yet). I'm picking up an Rx for one cat as soon as I can get a break from work and the other cat is being seen tomorrow (she has shots due anyway so I had to do a visit).

In the meantime, what can I do? Is there really a point to cleaning the entire house and washing all the bedding if I can't treat both cats until tomorrow? I did already start washing the bedding before thinking of this so I guess I'll be doing it multiple times.

I keep finding them on my ankles and I feel like the most disgusting human being ever. I feel very out of control and keep bursting into tears because this is gross. I seriously feel like I might be going crazy.

I'm sorry. I felt this exact way last year when we had constantly recurring lice. Its such a mindfuck and so anxiety-inducing. I hope you're able to get the Rx and get it all sorted ASAP. 

[heygrey]

Yesterday was my birthday and I have been sick since the weekend. I finally called in sick today because I feel worse yet. I want a redo.

[rubytue]

Last post before I head to the office 😝

I ruined my wallet yesterday (it fell in the toilet as I was standing up). I’ve sanitized all the cards three time and tossed the wallet. It was just a small card holder, my license and a couple credit cards. I carry cash elsewhere. But I’m in analysis paralysis over a replacement. I should just go to macys and pick from what is available, but I started looking online and the options are overwhelming. Like, just buy one exactly like you had… of, fossil doesn’t make it anymore. So, pick one that looks just like it, but what if it’s slightly, annoyingly different. This should not be hard.

[deadwing]

Sept 18, 2024 9:54:11 GMT -5 rubytue said:

Last post before I head to the office 😝

I ruined my wallet yesterday (it fell in the toilet as I was standing up). I’ve sanitized all the cards three time and tossed the wallet. It was just a small card holder, my license and a couple credit cards. I carry cash elsewhere. But I’m in analysis paralysis over a replacement. I should just go to macys and pick from what is available, but I started looking online and the options are overwhelming. Like, just buy one exactly like you had… of, fossil doesn’t make it anymore. So, pick one that looks just like it, but what if it’s slightly, annoyingly different. This should not be hard.

I would go to TJMaxx and look at men's wallets.  They're cheap and fit the bill for a basic cardholder type wallet.

[lpcats]

Sept 18, 2024 9:33:29 GMT -5 beerlover said:

My mental health is in the fucking toilet right now.

As I posted yesterday, both my cats have fleas. I tried a spray treatment last night (was waiting on the oral treatment I ordered from Amazon to get here) and it most certainly didn't work. I decided I'm not fucking around so I just called the vets of both cats this morning (long story short, they have different vets because I never switched the new one over to mine yet). I'm picking up an Rx for one cat as soon as I can get a break from work and the other cat is being seen tomorrow (she has shots due anyway so I had to do a visit).

In the meantime, what can I do? Is there really a point to cleaning the entire house and washing all the bedding if I can't treat both cats until tomorrow? I did already start washing the bedding before thinking of this so I guess I'll be doing it multiple times.

I keep finding them on my ankles and I feel like the most disgusting human being ever. I feel very out of control and keep bursting into tears because this is gross. I seriously feel like I might be going crazy.

Anecdotal story: years ago we got fleas in our fully carpeted apartment with 4 cats.  We were sure we'd have to move out and flea bomb it.  We didn't want to do that so we treated all 4 cats (with Revolution, I think), bathed them all as often as we could with Dawn dish soap (I know, easier said than done), and stayed on top of the laundry and vacuuming.  Once the cats are treated, they become walking poison for new fleas.  Any fleas that are newly hatched or are not currently residing on the cats will be attracted to the cats, bite the cats, and then die off.  It takes some of the pressure off worrying about killing all the eggs and the wandering fleas.  I unfortunately can't remember how long it took to take care of the fleas but we were successful without having to do anything too drastic.

[litebright]

I just talked with our contractor and they are expecting to start putting in floor tile in the bathroom next week. I still need to order grout and trim for the shower floor and walls, but everything is here for the floor tile and the shower will be last anyway, it sounds like.

We are currently in week two of the work and things are being framed out, plumbing is being placed and prepped, etc.

It still feels surreal that after nine months and what seemed like endless planning, that the work is ACTUALLY FINALLY HAPPENING. I spent so much freaking time shopping infinite options of everything that the thought of our final choice being actually installed on our floors is low-key thrilling.

[ellipses84]

I had a zoom interview yesterday. I hate video interviews even more than in person interviews. It was short notice and I debated saying I was unavailable and asking for alternate availability, but I also hate the anxiety leading up to them, so I’m glad I got it out of the way. I usually schedule them for the morning to avoid feeling that way all day, but it was late and I hardly got any work done beforehand. It went well, but it’s kind of a big, risky, challenging opportunity that could be great or could be terrible. Kind of like going to work for a start-up, with a big Business Development component, which is not my strong suit.

[cville]

I am bossy and keep volunteering myself to do things at work because when I see inefficiency and stupidity, I am COMPELLED to fix it.


I will regret this. I know it. But can't stop, won't stop.