Weekend randoms

[meowmaps]

My birthday was earlier in the week and my bestie took me out for lunch today to celebrate. Kind of impromptu I mentioned how I’ve always wanted to get a nose ring and at 42, is it too late? She was like, I’ve always wanted to do that too. So we did, right after lunch!

[candreco]

Nov 9, 2024 8:44:53 GMT -5 candreco said:

DH is on a plane home! Other than one week home mid Sept, and one weekend spent entirely out of state at his sister's wedding, he's been out of town for work since the end of August. Beyond just missing him, I am SO ready to not be the only adult/driver in the house.

My grocery store's pick up order system is down, so I actually have to go shop in person this morning. FWP 🙄

It worked out that the kids and I could schlep out to the further away airport to pick DH up, which I hadn't told him was a possibility. Man, was he surprised! Very satisfying lol

He still hasn't noticed that I painted and put up wallpaper in the office though....

[ssmjlm]

Nov 9, 2024 17:49:39 GMT -5 candreco said:

Nov 9, 2024 8:44:53 GMT -5 candreco said:

DH is on a plane home! Other than one week home mid Sept, and one weekend spent entirely out of state at his sister's wedding, he's been out of town for work since the end of August. Beyond just missing him, I am SO ready to not be the only adult/driver in the house.

My grocery store's pick up order system is down, so I actually have to go shop in person this morning. FWP 🙄

It worked out that the kids and I could schlep out to the further away airport to pick DH up, which I hadn't told him was a possibility. Man, was he surprised! Very satisfying lol

He still hasn't noticed that I painted and put up wallpaper in the office though....

My favorite story with DH and decorating is I hung new pictures in our half bath. One was over the toilet.

It wasn’t until my mom mentioned that DH was like “there’s new pictures in there?” Dude you’re staring at when you’re standing there peeing! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[beerlover]

It's been a very busy past few days.

Thursday, we had DS's parent/teacher conference, which was good overall! She said that she just "loves the way his brain works, and he sees things differently than a lot of people" which was interesting.

Then my friend picked me up and we headed to Long Island for Thurs-Saturday.

PDQ as I might delete this part - my friend endured an unbelievable childhood trauma that was kind of famous in that area in the early 90s. She was asked to be the keynote speaker at a conference for the child protective system, and had asked me to go along b/c her husband couldn't. I've read her book and know what happened, but never heard her speak and she did SUCH an amazing job. After we got done with this event, we hit a couple breweries and had a really nice dinner at an Italian place. Cocktails, calamari, linguine with seafood in a white wine sauce, cannoli, the works, lol. It was a great night. Feeling a little sluggish from all the heavy food but I'll survive.

OMG as an aside - the New York bagels were so amazing; I've never had one before and I had 2 in the past two days. You guys know what you're doing with food.

We got home around 5pm today. H is at the PSU game, and DS is at my in-laws. I could have gotten him back tonight obviously but he was having a sleepover with his cousin, so I'm alone in the house on a Saturday night, which is so weird and I'm not sure has ever happened in 8 years. I unpacked, took a walk, showered, and now I'm enjoying my leftovers from last night on the couch and watching Pretty Woman. Might make a cocktail but I can't decide what. H probably won't be home til like 2am since it's a night game.

[cville]

I like chardonnay.

F people who say it's declassé

[cville]

Also. Perennial fuck you to Trump voters.

Going to die mad at them. Die. Mad.

[eb777888]

Nov 9, 2024 20:19:30 GMT -5 cville said:

Also. Perennial fuck you to Trump voters.

Going to die mad at them. Die. Mad.

My H and David have joked, well after Biden's win, that I'd be on my deathbed like "and fuck you Trump supporters.." They're not wrong, now X2

[underwaterrhymes]

Nov 9, 2024 21:01:13 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Nov 9, 2024 20:19:30 GMT -5 cville said:

Also. Perennial fuck you to Trump voters.

Going to die mad at them. Die. Mad.

My H and David have joked, well after Biden's win, that I'd be on my deathbed like "and fuck you Trump supporters.." They're not wrong, now X2

My grandfather was the first person I called when Biden / Harris were elected. He hates Trump so much and is my favorite person to shit talk him with, because he liberally uses the word fuck and asshole to describe him.

He’s dying right now. He’s 99. It’s time. But I’m so fucking mad he didn’t live to see our first woman president and Trump in jail. He hasn’t been cognizant in a few weeks and I just hope no part of him knows that Trump won.

[eb777888]

Nov 9, 2024 21:59:52 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Nov 9, 2024 21:01:13 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

My H and David have joked, well after Biden's win, that I'd be on my deathbed like "and fuck you Trump supporters.." They're not wrong, now X2

My grandfather was the first person I called when Biden / Harris were elected. He hates Trump so much and is my favorite person to shit talk him with, because he liberally uses the word fuck and asshole to describe him.

He’s dying right now. He’s 99. It’s time. But I’m so fucking mad he didn’t live to see our first woman president and Trump in jail. He hasn’t been cognizant in a few weeks and I just hope no part of him knows that Trump won.

My "like" is (((hugs))) And Trump is a fucking asshole. Your grandfather is a wise man. 

[emilyinchile]

Nov 9, 2024 14:40:15 GMT -5 mysteriouswife said:

I’m debating on turning my watercolor paintings into gift wrap. There is a local print shop that allows custom gift wrap. I spoke with them and they can do this. I will hand craft a few matching gift tags.

So my question. If you were given a roll of gift wrap and matching gift tags as a gift from a coworker would you enjoy it? I was debating on doing this with a bag of chocolates for my team. I am not sure if it would be as appreciated by everyone. I would be thrilled, but I’m an lover of handmade items

An original, consumable item that is universally useful and also has a personal touch? You have found the holy grail of gifts, this is a great idea! Also please share a picture so we can all admire your work

[emilyinchile]

Nov 9, 2024 20:18:48 GMT -5 cville said:

I like chardonnay.

F people who say it's declassé

Who says this?! These people know nothing.

[underwaterrhymes]

Nov 9, 2024 23:16:34 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Nov 9, 2024 21:59:52 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

My grandfather was the first person I called when Biden / Harris were elected. He hates Trump so much and is my favorite person to shit talk him with, because he liberally uses the word fuck and asshole to describe him.

He’s dying right now. He’s 99. It’s time. But I’m so fucking mad he didn’t live to see our first woman president and Trump in jail. He hasn’t been cognizant in a few weeks and I just hope no part of him knows that Trump won.

My "like" is (((hugs))) And Trump is a fucking asshole. Your grandfather is a wise man. 

Thank you. 💙 He died last night. I love him immensely, but he had no quality of life left and I’m so glad he won’t have to live under a second Trump presidency.

[deadwing]

Am I the only one who would find it incredibly uncomfortable to receive gifts from a coworker? I think the custom gift wrap is a lovely idea, but coworkers seem like a strange audience.

[mrsukyankee]

Nov 9, 2024 20:18:48 GMT -5 cville said:

I like chardonnay.

F people who say it's declassé

People who say that haven't drank/tasted chardonnay since the 90s when they were big vanilla oak bombs from California. Chardonnay is so much more than that.

[fangoriagurkel]

I’m visiting my friend in northern GA, and wow is it not Atlanta! I keep forgetting that outside of Metro Atlanta (we’re 2 hours North of ITP / OTP) is NOT blue and just wow! The people seem lovely, but yeah, I’d choose the bear over the man any day.

We’re going to see their downtown and waterfall that they’re famous for today so I’m looking forward to that! We’re also having lunch with her dad (she moved to be closer to him), but when did our friend’s parents get so old? I’ve known her since high school, so in my head her parents are still 50ish. 74 is ridiculous! And way too old even though my parents are 69 and 67.

[fangoriagurkel]

wildrice How did the mock interview go? Did you have to follow a script or could you ask whatever you wanted?

[fangoriagurkel]

beerlover You are a good friend.

[abs]

Hugs underwaterrhymes. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[fangoriagurkel]

underwaterrhymes My condolences.

[thebreakfastclub]

Nov 10, 2024 7:14:13 GMT -5 deadwing said:

Am I the only one who would find it incredibly uncomfortable to receive gifts from a coworker? I think the custom gift wrap is a lovely idea, but coworkers seem like a strange audience.

Nope, agree with you completely. Can't we just all go out to lunch one day?

We also don't exchange gifts with other adults in my family, so I don't use wrapping paper.

[lust2hart]

I’m sorry for your loss, underwaterrhymes.

[ssmjlm]

So sorry for your loss underwaterrhymes.

[maudefindlay]

My condolences underwaterrhymes. He left this life knowing he was loved and under the leadership of Biden/Harris.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Nov 9, 2024 23:16:34 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Nov 9, 2024 21:59:52 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

My grandfather was the first person I called when Biden / Harris were elected. He hates Trump so much and is my favorite person to shit talk him with, because he liberally uses the word fuck and asshole to describe him.

He’s dying right now. He’s 99. It’s time. But I’m so fucking mad he didn’t live to see our first woman president and Trump in jail. He hasn’t been cognizant in a few weeks and I just hope no part of him knows that Trump won.

My "like" is (((hugs))) And Trump is a fucking asshole. Your grandfather is a wise man. 

When my aunt passed away in 2023, we found this huuuuge manila folder full of printed and highlighted articles about how awful trump is.  All from his presidency up to the point she got sick.  It was so on brand for her (a journalist).  We called it her burn book.

[blondemoment123]

underwaterrhymes I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man.

[rosiebear]

I’m sorry underwaterrhymes. He sounds wonderful.

[rosiebear]

My younger daughter’s boyfriend is leaving to go home to Brazil on Tuesday; my daughter will follow next Saturday and be there until mid-January. It’s been lovely having them, but i had my usual unsettled feeling of having a guest, even when he’s nearly family. He lived here all last summer and he’s been here again since the end of June.

His birthday was yesterday and I baked my first ever red velvet cake at his request and older daughter came over. She saw my box of estrogen patches on the counter and was like “oh, you take that too?” lol. I slipped up a few times and called her by her old name once (maybe once and a half) and used the wrong pronoun once. It’s so hard not to slip into that well worn groove, but I swear I am getting better!

[heygrey]

Nov 10, 2024 7:14:13 GMT -5 deadwing said:

Am I the only one who would find it incredibly uncomfortable to receive gifts from a coworker? I think the custom gift wrap is a lovely idea, but coworkers seem like a strange audience.

I really dislike getting gifts from co-workers. It's always consumable things, but I just don't want more stuff that I have to manage or use. And even though I know I don't have to reciprocate it always feels a little awkward. 

I don't hate gift giving with close family/friends, but I really wish it would stop entirely with coworkers and acquaintances. 

[heygrey]

underwaterrhymes, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man.

[lilypad1126]

Today has not been a good one so far. Because it’s still in the 80s here and humid AF, we’re still running our AC. Which, fine, but sometime last night it stopped blowing cold air and nothing we did made a difference. So my H is big mad, and somehow thinks if I tried harder I could have fixed it for us (I’m a lawyer, not an hvac expert). Anyway he yelled at me about it this morning and stomped out of the house.

I leave for a work conference today, so I left early and went to Panera to enjoy their ac before heading to the airport. H did join me eventually, but was surly the whole time. So now I’m at the airport and other than telling him I made it, I’m ignoring his texts. I just can’t right now.