Friday Randoms

[lavenderblue]

We had a mouse. I'm really hoping it was only one. We tend to get them this time of year. Usually they are contained to the basement. Well, this one made it up to the kitchen. After dinner last night as I was cleaning it, it came running out. I screamed and jumped up on the counter. DD screamed and jumped up on the table. DS just sat at the table eating his chili LOL My one kitten chased it down and cornered it and then my dog swooped in, and well, finished it off. It was quite the traumatic evening. 

[bbdoll]

I'm helping at the football game concession stand tonight for the first time. I'm actually looking forward to it. I think it'll be fun.

[fangoriagurkel]

Do you ever think you have maybe a quiet or normal volume voice, until you hear it on playback or on tape? And you realize what you actually have is an NFL mic’d up volume voice?

I am WAY louder than I imagined! Plus I always wear 4 bangles (I say that I take them off to shower and sleep, but that’s usually untrue) so between my volume and the bangles chiming, I’d be first to die in a horror movie because I couldn’t hide silently to literally save my life. 😎

[tiki]

Yesterday I decided to take some time to finally make a wedding photo book. For our wedding. Which happened sixteen years ago. Anyway, I get the book designed, I’m happy with it, and I can already feel the happy check mark forming on my to-do list. Only then do I discover you have to choose a photo OR a title on the cover. What. Also no spine text. These are very basic things for books. Most books have all three of those things, let alone an exorbitantly expensive flushmount *photo* book. So now the whole thing is sitting in my projects folder, yet unordered in the 17th year of our marriage, while I harumph and think about whether I'm willing to pay hundreds of dollars for something and still have to hand stencil a title on the cover. 

[momin2013]

lavenderblue, liked for the funny visual, not the fact that you had a mouse!

[ssmjlm]

I’m off today, but may need to login to sign some things.

I have a hair appt this afternoon.

[beerlover]

Updating my flea saga. Both my cats are now treated for fleas with Revolution, and I've washed all the bedding/blankets in the house in hot water. I know I will have to continue to do that for awhile. I've done SOME cleaning, but I probably need to pick up a 2nd vacuum at Walmart here so that H and I can both clean at the same time over the weekend. My Shark cordless dies after like an hour too which is annoying so I'd like something corded so I can just keep working.

I'm making a Walmart pickup order for flea bombs, more flea killing spray for furniture, essential oil I can spritz on myself to try and deter them from me at night, Borax to sprinkle on the carpets and vacuum up, what am I missing?

The whole thing feels very hopeless though, like if I miss one flea I'm just fucked, right? Also, like, this is not inexpensive so I'm really depressed about having to spend money on this. Fucking cats.

[followyourarrow]

A couple of weeks ago FI and I took a private kickboxing lesson as a date night. It was a blast and I really enjoyed it. I'm terrible at it, I'm not overly athletic, but I had fun. I signed up for their lady's class and am doing that over my lunch hour today. Hopefully it's fun and some good movement.

[fangoriagurkel]

My dad and I have been playing chicken re: communicating for nearly two months now. I’ve posted about it here before including my aunt encouraging me to be the bigger person, I should make first contact, etc… The Universe™️ decided for me because yesterday a collection agency contacted me trying to reach him. I did the right thing and called him with the phone number and reference number. The rest of the call was disastrous.

It’s a very strange feeling knowing that was the last time I would reach out to him. I have two aunts I love dearly and chat with them 2x week and that won’t change, but I plan on staying in my own lane from now on regarding him. I’ve been up most of the night googling how to go soft non contact etc…

I’m just rambling in uncharted waters at this point.

[cjcouple]

Sept 20, 2024 7:59:11 GMT -5 beerlover said:

Updating my flea saga. Both my cats are now treated for fleas with Revolution, and I've washed all the bedding/blankets in the house in hot water. I know I will have to continue to do that for awhile. I've done SOME cleaning, but I probably need to pick up a 2nd vacuum at Walmart here so that H and I can both clean at the same time over the weekend. My Shark cordless dies after like an hour too which is annoying so I'd like something corded so I can just keep working.

I'm making a Walmart pickup order for flea bombs, more flea killing spray for furniture, essential oil I can spritz on myself to try and deter them from me at night, Borax to sprinkle on the carpets and vacuum up, what am I missing?

The whole thing feels very hopeless though, like if I miss one flea I'm just fucked, right? Also, like, this is not inexpensive so I'm really depressed about having to spend money on this. Fucking cats.

Vets Best flea spray works well and smells good. I caught it early but I was able to get rid of fleas when they hit my cat and dog. I haven't had fleas again in a couple years.

[fluffycookie]

I just got back from my derm appointment and I swear she is already working on the title of her next journal article about my case....lol. She looked at all the photos and said it was never shingles, but because there was no bite or broken skin she doesn't think it was cellulitis either, but thinks it could of been/is an infection that is deep in the skin. If/when it flares again I need to be seen immediately for a deep biopsy and culture. I am hoping it doesn't come back - it's been almost a month since the "shingles" diagnosis, but the rash isn't completely healed. She prescribed a cream to help because the skin is damaged from whatever this is and I need to go for a bunch of bloodwork on Monday.

Also, why do smoke detectors need to let you know at 3:30 am that they are dying. I had replaced the battery recently when it happened last month, but I think the battery may not of been good so I just ordered a new one for delivery today from Amazon because I am tired of being jolted awake by the 3 beeps.

[cville]

Gotta make it to 5pm, then I'm off for the week and going to the beach.

[fangoriagurkel]

followyourarrow Have fun at your lunch session! You are going to do so well! 🥊🥊

[bbdoll]

I'm super self conscious at work now. My department used to be spread between two floors. Now, we've consolidated all on the upper floor. A coworker from downstairs told me they could always tell when I was walking around because I'm so heavy footed. I feel like Godzilla now walking around my floor, wondering if I'm stepping too hard.

[sunshineandpinot]

Does HIPPA apply to an aesthetician at my dermatologist's office? I don't really care, I think I'm more curious. I got micro needling done a few weeks ago at my derm's office and am really pleased with the results. I told my mom about it and made an appointment for her to go. I don't really think I told anyone else. I didn't keep it a secret but I didn't advertise it and my face looked normal within 2 days. My mom went yesterday and the aesthetician said that another friend of mine came in, and said that they wanted to do whatever I had been doing. Which isn't much... microneedling, the occasional chemical peel and the occasional diamond glow facial. So I'm flattered but I would have been fine with this person just asking me. And I'd like to know if the aesthetician pulled up my file and shared; can she do that?

[fernweh]

Sometimes I wonder if my dog understands that I am a different species or if he just thinks I’m a really weird looking dog.

[lavenderblue]

sunshineandpinot, I'm pretty certain that aestheticians are considered medical providers and are therefore bound by HIPAA. Eek. Either way, I would be calling the office to complain, but it might be worth pursuing further as well.

[cville]

Sept 20, 2024 8:34:47 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

Does HIPPA apply to an aesthetician at my dermatologist's office? I don't really care, I think I'm more curious. I got micro needling done a few weeks ago at my derm's office and am really pleased with the results. I told my mom about it and made an appointment for her to go. I don't really think I told anyone else. I didn't keep it a secret but I didn't advertise it and my face looked normal within 2 days. My mom went yesterday and the aesthetician said that another friend of mine came in, and said that they wanted to do whatever I had been doing. Which isn't much... microneedling, the occasional chemical peel and the occasional diamond glow facial. So I'm flattered but I would have been fine with this person just asking me. And I'd like to know if the aesthetician pulled up my file and shared; can she do that?

Whether HIPAA applies to the office depends on what other procedures are offered there. Medical: yes. Not: no. If the info is about a nonmedical procedure at a covered facility, it gets into "it depends" category.

It's tricky, legally. If I were an aesthetician, I'd be acting like 100% of what I do is secret.

I would also be very much annoyed if I found out people were out there looking up my stuff and sharing.


Eta: and what's considered "medical" in the world of cosmetic procedures is often surprising.

[jinkies]

I feel like an asshole posting this. But DD has a big competition today that she has been incredibly excited about since she heard about it in May. It's a really big deal and an honor to go.

Both grandmothers want to go to watch her. There is virtually no information available. It's very "show up and roll with it". I struggle with that myself, and am trying to just let it go. But the grandmothers absolutely cannot deal with it at all. They have been hounding me daily about whether I've heard any more details, what the plans are, and what to expect. When I say that I don't know and probably won't, they hound me to talk to other people who also don't know.

It's about an hour away and neither one wants to drive themselves. But they also don't want to be there too early or stuck there too late.

My MIL has bad anxiety around event times-- she once famously got my son very excited to attend a truck show, talked it up for months. Got there HOURS early, so they could walk around and see the trucks. So then they were super super early to their seats and sat around a long time. Then left before intermission (so not even halfway through) bc she was so worried about beating the crowds in the parking lot. so thats what we are dealing with there.

My mom had a hip replacement in March and didnt do in person PT and it shows. She still limps badly and is unsteady walking but won't use a cane. We have no idea how far the walk will be for her or if there are even seats at this competition.

Oh and also for reasons I won't get into my H is pretty pissed at my mom right now and will be trying to avoid her as much as possible.

I'm so annoyed that I can't just focus on DD today because I have to manage the grandparents.

I know that people would kill to have grandparents involved in their kids lives and I sound ungrateful.

I just needed to get that out. Thanks for letting me vent. It will be fine. Deep breaths.

[spindle92]

Sept 20, 2024 7:48:25 GMT -5 fangoriagurkel said:

Do you ever think you have maybe a quiet or normal volume voice, until you hear it on playback or on tape? And you realize what you actually have is an NFL mic’d up volume voice?

I am WAY louder than I imagined! Plus I always wear 4 bangles (I say that I take them off to shower and sleep, but that’s usually untrue) so between my volume and the bangles chiming, I’d be first to die in a horror movie because I couldn’t hide silently to literally save my life. 😎

My entire family, including me, would never survive a horror movie.
Between our loud voices and the fact that none of us can shut up for even 2 seconds would make us goners for sure.

[erbear]

I’ve been on a camping trip with 50 8th graders since Wednesday. I’m exhausted and dirty. But today, we’re at a camp site that has all of these amenities (I think it’s a summer camp). There are all kinds of things to do. So I’m sitting by the pool, drinking a coffee, with a beautiful lake view, keeping my eyes on two girls who wanted to swim while everyone else is on the ropes course.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

jinkies that sounds so frustrating. My ILs can be that way too, and it especially stings when they’d sit through 4 plays per year for my niece and nephew. Cheer routines, when Lucy did them, were 2.5 minutes long.

[sadlebred]

I had to get a skid plate for my car today. ouch. It's a long story, but the other one came off. There were a few garage sales in the neighborhood. One had a few of the plastic drawers on wheels. I needed for for the garage. Got it for $6. It's tall; seems they retail for about $50. I'm about to go scrub it.

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[rubytue]

I bought this tshirt. Because I have a thing with swords and it feels right. I don’t get it at all, but I love it. Reddit tells me it’s an esoteric Monty python reference. I’m just glad it’s not a MAGA thing, because I love it so much. 

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[lavenderblue]

I'm getting a DEXA scan today. I really wish that I had gotten one when I started my weightloss journey, but no time like the present. Body composition isn't the only reason that I'm doing it. My Mom has Osteopenia and so bone density is really a concern for me as I approach menopause. I've also recently added strength training to start trying to build/increase my skeletal muscle. I have this fear (maybe irrational, maybe not) of being a grandmother and not being able to sit down on the floor with my grandkids or be able to reach up and grab heaviest items from a high shelf, and so I'm really hoping that getting these scans semi-annually will help me keep on track with my goals.

[archiethedragon]

Sept 20, 2024 9:07:02 GMT -5 rubytue said:

I bought this tshirt. Because I have a thing with swords and it feels right. I don’t get it at all, but I love it. Reddit tells me it’s an esoteric Monty python reference. I’m just glad it’s not a MAGA thing, because I love it so much. 

That's no basis for a system of government... 

[blondemoment123]

Soccer was much better last night! My favorite part was when he was the first to volunteer to sit out a quarter since the other team was short players. 😂

[meanie]

Kids have picture day today and they look adorable but so grown up! I took a few pictures and DS was making a face like The Rock in all of them....I will die laughing if that is what ends up on display in our living room for the next year 😂

[rubytue]

Sept 20, 2024 9:09:07 GMT -5 archiethedragon said:

Sept 20, 2024 9:07:02 GMT -5 rubytue said:

I bought this tshirt. Because I have a thing with swords and it feels right. I don’t get it at all, but I love it. Reddit tells me it’s an esoteric Monty python reference. I’m just glad it’s not a MAGA thing, because I love it so much. 

That's no basis for a system of government... 

ok.. I found the clip. Man it’s been awhile since I watched the Holy Grail. 

meh… I think I can wear it in public and not be seen as a MAGA. And, can make an argument that women selecting the leader is a good thing. 

[wildrice]

Sept 20, 2024 8:29:45 GMT -5 fluffycookie said:

I just got back from my derm appointment and I swear she is already working on the title of her next journal article about my case....lol. She looked at all the photos and said it was never shingles, but because there was no bite or broken skin she doesn't think it was cellulitis either, but thinks it could of been/is an infection that is deep in the skin. If/when it flares again I need to be seen immediately for a deep biopsy and culture. I am hoping it doesn't come back - it's been almost a month since the "shingles" diagnosis, but the rash isn't completely healed. She prescribed a cream to help because the skin is damaged from whatever this is and I need to go for a bunch of bloodwork on Monday.

Also, why do smoke detectors need to let you know at 3:30 am that they are dying. I had replaced the battery recently when it happened last month, but I think the battery may not of been good so I just ordered a new one for delivery today from Amazon because I am tired of being jolted awake by the 3 beeps.

Did you know that they make smoke detectors that have a 10 year battery? I learned this when we moved into our current house and apparently that's considered "code" here. It has been really nice that we replaced them 4 years ago and haven't had to do anything with the batteries since. I guess you just replace the whole thing after your 10 years are up. I do not miss the mid-night chirping!