Hump day Randoms

[tennisgal]

I decided to treat myself this morning and stop at McDs for a bagel and egg sandwich (since they just brought the bagels back!)   Not only are they ridiculously priced, they were def not as good as I remembered.  Whomp whomp

[lavenderblue]

I'm wearing jeans and a sweater in the office today and I'm still freezing. This does not bode well for when it actually gets cold outside.

[jinkies]

DD invited a friend to ToT and I'm getting weird vibes about it. They wanted a few days to commit when she asked, and said they'd give DD an answer over the weekend. Then when we saw them over the weekend, they didn't seem to have talked about it or come to decision. They did ultimately say yes though. Then I texted the mom yesterday about timing and she was noncommittal and just said she'd let me know closer to the time.

We aren't trying to pressure them-- DD can just go with her cousins like she does every year-- and now I feel weird. I'm also feeling like there is a 50/50 chance she is going to bail, which would be fine but would have been a lot easier if they just said no in the first place.

[beerlover]

Yesterday was kind of hellish with crises at work including me having to call both 911 and children's services, about separate incidents, (and I hate the phone lol, I mean of course I do what I need to do, but these kind of calls don't come easily/naturally to me) so I'm really hoping for an easier day today.

Tomorrow's going to be crazy with multiple Halloween activities but then I'm off Friday, woohoo.

[Susie]

I ran my first marathon this past weekend, and had my H and one of my college besties (who is not a runner) there to support.  It was amazing, but one of the things I'm most excited about is actually coming about afterward.  After watching the marathon my bestie wants to try running and was asking H if he thought I'd do the half marathon at Disney if she did the 5k.  

That might be my favorite accomplishment, to finish my first marathon and have so much fun that somebody watching me do it now wants to try running.  <3 <3 <3

[wildrice]

My H's family is so weird to me. I come from a close family, talk to my mom daily, and I generally know what my sisters and parents are up to on any given week.

My H's family emails a couple of times a year and we talk to his parents on Christmas. That's it. They do live overseas in Europe but it's not like we don't have cell phones and internet these days. He has a strained relationship with his parents, but it's civil. He gets along well with his sister but they aren't close.

All that to say, we THINK his sister moved to Valencia, Spain this year but we're not totally sure. Apparently there is horrible flooding there right now. I just sent her an email to check in - my H kind of rolled his eyes when I asked about it and said he was sure she is fine, but I am kind of worried. However, she might still live in the UK anyway since nobody in his family tells anyone anything, lol.

Hopefully she is ok!

[eb777888]

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

[mommyatty]

I’m chaperoning a 5th grade field trip to the Dallas Cowboys stadium today to look at art. (Yes, there’s a lot of art at the stadium.) Pray for me.

[tacokick]

Truly random:

We got a gigantic daily pill organizer for our beagle’s meds. It has AM and PM compartments stacked on top of each other.

Why does the top compartment have a moon on it and the bottom the sun? Surely most people would take the top pill in the morning? Why the moon? It irks me every time I see it and I can’t get the lids off to flip them.

[blondemoment123]

Oct 30, 2024 9:08:18 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

I've felt like this all week. Blah.

[candreco]

Oct 30, 2024 9:08:18 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

It's probably avoidance rather than a healthier coping mechanism, but I usually find a project to work on. See my partially painted home office that I started this past weekend knowing full well I had other things to do and wasn't going to be able to finish it until this coming weekend anyway. I take the dog for extra walks too, fresh air and sunlight actually do work and it makes her so happy.

Speaking of, I'm WFH in that home office today, and it's taking a lot of willpower to not continue painting. It would probably only take about 20 min for the actual paint, but prep is probably close to two hours since I need to take down some wall shelves and move some furniture out of the way. It's killing me!

[TR]

eb777888 - do a Peloton dance cardio class lol I promise it’ll improve your mood

ETA: or this 10 min yoga. I love it so so much and it never fails to help my mood:

members.onepeloton.com/classes/yoga?utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=77c0c55213194822a3fd0d91e6234258&code=YTQ1MDA1YmYwMGQ5NGQyMGE4Nzk4MDlhMTFhNDk1NjJ8ODJhYTdjOWJmYWQyNGIwYzk5ZTU3NTJhNjBiN2IxZjU%3D&locale=en-US

[konapoppy]

Oct 30, 2024 9:08:18 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

I’ve been exercising but still feel this way 🤷🏻‍♀️ it sucks. I just want a sedative to get me through the election.

[glw]

We're having our house painted and the workers are blasting country music. One guy is currently on scaffolding directly outside my office window (so about 1.5 ft from my head) and singing along. It is hilarious and I kiiiinda want to raise the shade and give him a thumbs up.

[followyourarrow]

eb777888, a walk outside usually helps me. Or reading a book to escape reality for a little bit.

FI's job is basically blowing up this morning. His boss got fired and there's a rumor that all the people the boss hired are getting fired this morning. We knew yesterday things were falling apart, but didn't know it was this bad. Thankfully we have a backup plan and will be ok.

[gretchenindisguise]

Kittens are at their spay appointment. Poor babies.


9 year old left on their bike this morning. Came running back 10 minutes later because they forgot their helmet 🤷‍♀️ Put on their helmet and then ran back to their bike. A friend told them they didn’t have it on lol. Adhd-what?

[mcppalmbeach]

If anyone wants to send good vibes out to my ds1, he could use them today. Kid needs a win and the hits keep coming. He’s tired, I’m tired. Just one little thing going right will do a lot for him.

[eb777888]

Oct 30, 2024 9:40:59 GMT -5 mcppalmbeach said:

If anyone wants to send good vibes out to my ds1, he could use them today. Kid needs a win and the hits keep coming. He’s tired, I’m tired. Just one little thing going right will do a lot for him.

Good thoughts and vibes to your son!

[circa1978]

DS13's very first traditional report card ever just came in and he has all As with just one B+! He came from a Montessori school - we had conferences quarterly with sort of on track/needs work reports but no grades and no homework - so I feel like that was a tremendous act of faith on our part that just actually paid off.

ETA: mcppalmbeach sending good vibes. I just told DS last night the hard days are how we know what good days feel like, but it's terrible to watch them go through things. 

[eb777888]

Oct 30, 2024 9:17:54 GMT -5 candreco said:

Oct 30, 2024 9:08:18 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

It's probably avoidance rather than a healthier coping mechanism, but I usually find a project to work on. See my partially painted home office that I started this past weekend knowing full well I had other things to do and wasn't going to be able to finish it until this coming weekend anyway. I take the dog for extra walks too, fresh air and sunlight actually do work and it makes her so happy.

Yes! Last weekend I started redecorating my living room. It is actually helping my mood because it's visualizing something into action. I also need to go outside. I typically spend ten hours a week hiking and haven't been doing that since mid-October. Once the weather gets better I'll start again. 

[abs]

Oct 30, 2024 9:08:18 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

I have been in such a funk for the past couple of weeks! I want to get out of it, but with the election weighing on me (and everyone) it is so tough and I don't want to be like this for the next week+. I also haven't been exercising which is so dumb because it drives me deeper into the funk, but I just can't find motivations right now. Does anyone have any tips of getting out of a funk? This is unlike me.

I feel you. I wish someone would sedate me until Tuesday.

Step one? Put down the phone. Then do something different than usual to get your mind off everything. I also have a very strict no phone time after 8 pm and that helps with sleep.

[gummybear]

Please tell me, what is it like to live in a non-swing state? Do you have normal TV commercials and normal mail?

I cannot overstate how toxic and upsetting these ads are. It’s stomach churning. There literally aren’t any other ads. It’s non-stop geyser of anxiety.

[expectantsteelerfan]

Oct 30, 2024 9:01:46 GMT -5 jinkies said:

DD invited a friend to ToT and I'm getting weird vibes about it. They wanted a few days to commit when she asked, and said they'd give DD an answer over the weekend. Then when we saw them over the weekend, they didn't seem to have talked about it or come to decision. They did ultimately say yes though. Then I texted the mom yesterday about timing and she was noncommittal and just said she'd let me know closer to the time.

We aren't trying to pressure them-- DD can just go with her cousins like she does every year-- and now I feel weird. I'm also feeling like there is a 50/50 chance she is going to bail, which would be fine but would have been a lot easier if they just said no in the first place.

Noncommittal plans are the worst, and even worse when it's for your kids.  

I was slightly annoyed at first when one of ds's friend's moms texted all the other moms and said her kid wanted to invite everyone over to ToT in their neighborhood, mostly because I thought the whole group was coming to our neighborhood and I was worried ds would be annoyed, and also at 15 I feel like they can make their own plans without the moms having to be involved at all.  BUT then I realized she had included a drop off and pick up time and that she was having pizza for them, and when I asked ds, he didn't care where they went as long as they all went together, and I was very appreciative of having definite plans nailed down early.  So maybe I need to send simple, clear, and definite plans still when my kids are involved.

Dd and her bff are going together, but haven't decided if they are going to our neighborhood or theirs.  But her mom is MY bff, so I'm more comfortable making last minute plans with them.

My own random is that when I'm home, I find myself making a point of watching People Puzzler at 11:00 on NBC.  It's a game show of crossword puzzles with topics from People magazine.  I love word games and celebrity news, so I'm not surprised that I like it, but I feel 80 years old watching a daytime game show.  

[sadie]

Big work thing I oversee tonight. In preparation, I'm getting a mani/pedi and listening to an audio book.

I can't wait til it's all over! Then wfh on Halloween and Friday off! Then off one day next week.

[lavenderblue]

Oct 30, 2024 9:59:55 GMT -5 gummybear said:

Please tell me, what is it like to live in a non-swing state? Do you have normal TV commercials and normal mail?

I cannot overstate how toxic and upsetting these ads are. It’s stomach churning. There literally aren’t any other ads. It’s non-stop geyser of anxiety.

I'm so glad that I don't have regular tv and have to deal with this. But honestly, the radio commercials and social media are terrible enough on their own. I cannot wait until this election is over because between the anxiety of the election itself and just :waveshandsallaround: all of this, it is seriously affecting my mental health. I get that PA could make or break the election for either candidate, but it is all just so over the top. What happened to the days of one yard sign for your candidate and a few along random roads. It is literally everywhere, there is no escaping it. 

[rubytue]

Oct 30, 2024 9:59:55 GMT -5 gummybear said:

Please tell me, what is it like to live in a non-swing state? Do you have normal TV commercials and normal mail?

I cannot overstate how toxic and upsetting these ads are. It’s stomach churning. There literally aren’t any other ads. It’s non-stop geyser of anxiety.

We have a senate race that is closeish. So we get those ads. But mostly the R doing a lot of “hey look over here at this little mistake [that was corrected as soon as she found out]” or “look at me! My wife and kids are Korean, so I know multicultural issues. And I have a wife and daughters, so I must know womens issue and am not the old white guy who vetoes an abortion bill as governor.”  The only presidential ads I get are on YouTube. I find it hilarious I’ll be watching some crazy communist YouTuber (Vaushe) and get a trump ad. 

H always goes to Costco on Mondays. He skipped this week because I had extra bagels from an event, so we didn’t need bread. But we have run out of Diet Coke. Ok, well I will also drink coffee for caffeine, but we are out of milk, and I don’t like coffee that much. I’m trying to nurse this one can until noon and then I’ll run to the 7-11 down the street. 

[expectantsteelerfan]

Oct 30, 2024 8:52:45 GMT -5 lavenderblue said:

I'm wearing jeans and a sweater in the office today and I'm still freezing. This does not bode well for when it actually gets cold outside.

I'm often more cold inside when it's warm enough outside that the heat is on but not running (we keep our heat set low) than I am on days when it's really cold out and the heat is definitely running inside.  But it's also 80 degrees out this week when it would normally be in the 50's/60s, so that doesn't apply today.  Hoping you don't spend winter being cold.  

[simpsongal]

tennisgal, I got Burger King w/my son yesterday - bought one meal and a single whopper. It's was $22+.

[lavenderblue]

Oct 30, 2024 10:11:41 GMT -5 expectantsteelerfan said:

Oct 30, 2024 8:52:45 GMT -5 lavenderblue said:

I'm wearing jeans and a sweater in the office today and I'm still freezing. This does not bode well for when it actually gets cold outside.

I'm often more cold inside when it's warm enough outside that the heat is on but not running (we keep our heat set low) than I am on days when it's really cold out and the heat is definitely running inside.  But it's also 80 degrees out this week when it would normally be in the 50's/60s, so that doesn't apply today.  Hoping you don't spend winter being cold.  

Our building is pretty old, so even with the heat on in the winter, it never actually gets warm in here, unfortunately. We also aren't allowed to have space heaters, so I'll just be burying myself under my electric blanket from now until May LOL

[noodleoo]

Oct 30, 2024 9:59:55 GMT -5 gummybear said:

Please tell me, what is it like to live in a non-swing state? Do you have normal TV commercials and normal mail?

I cannot overstate how toxic and upsetting these ads are. It’s stomach churning. There literally aren’t any other ads. It’s non-stop geyser of anxiety.

I live in a non-swing state (MA) but we are close enough to NH that we get ads on TV. I mute the TV when commercials come on anyway. They are so awful, so negative, I think they are very stressful. We don't get many mailers.

However, it is pretty demoralizing to feel like your vote doesn't matter. I've done my part, but I still feel very anxious about the election. And it sucks that none of the candidates come here so I don't even have an option to attend a Harris rally, which I would really love to be a part of. I feel ignored. I wish we'd switch to the popular vote. It really sucks that the election is decided but so few states.