scm1011 , husbands don't get it. Sorry you have to go through IVF. It made me feel physically worse than I ever expected it to feel. Hope this cycle is successful! PM me if you ever want to chat.
Thanks so much; I might take you up on that.
Or come over here again and I can ply you with tea or wine (whichever is appropriate) and chat!
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 17, 2016 14:07:10 GMT -5
thatgirl2478, want to feel better about houses? We rent a house in a very nice area of London that was completely renovated right before we moved in. I have stalactites coming from one ceiling, I had a leaking skylight window, drafts everywhere, another water leak at the water main, and 80% humidity in the laundry area. The landlord, property management company, and builder don't care. I seem to be the only one that actually wants to take care of the house. I'd take a construction grade tract house over this any day.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 17, 2016 14:00:21 GMT -5
kore2, I would die for a body like yours.....or your hair....or your makeup talents. i swear I'm not a stalker or anything.
scm1011, husbands don't get it. Sorry you have to go through IVF. It made me feel physically worse than I ever expected it to feel. Hope this cycle is successful! PM me if you ever want to chat.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 16, 2016 15:17:22 GMT -5
I think I only have troubles lately.
Today's Troubles-
I still don't have a working washer. Apparently I was supposed to know that I was going to receive a letter in the mail, which I was supposed to take to a certain store and then pick out a new washer and then wait for it to be delivered. You know, since the repair guy said I would get a phone call within 48 hours to schedule a new washer to automatically be delivered. Does anyone know wtf they are talking about here??? The washer hasn't worked properly since early January (would randomly just spew water) and is completely inoperable since Thursday. I do laundry nearly every day because of the insanely small capacity and having two small, dirty children. I just rent this damn place! Why am I the one always doing the work?
Oh and then the property manager finally wrote back to my husband's early January email about the damp/moisture issue that hasn't been addressed. Apparently its our fault that the ceiling is dripping tile adhesive and it is 80% humidity because I should be opening the door and window any time I do laundry (see above, basically every day) in the middle of a major city that is often 100% humidity for which the door is street side. We should not use any of the cupboards or coat closet for storage unless we cover all items in plastic. It has nothing to do with the inadequate fan or the fact that the landlord installed a washer and dryer in a damp, underground area for which wasn't properly enclosed.
And number three, my husband has been offered an "opportunity" in a city that we weren't really interested in. Neither of us have a great feeling about it, but are getting tired of dealing with crap here (work for him, housing for me) and it could cause some work fall out if he said no. There isn't a clear answer for either of us.
Oh, and my phone is completely crapping out. It randomly shuts down and takes forever to turn on.
OOOOooohhh, I do have a triumph. I didn't strangle anyone today.....including my four year old who is desperately trying to get in trouble.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 3, 2016 5:20:58 GMT -5
Not me! Not me! Ours didn't get done until almost October last year and I expect it to be the same this year. Oh, but my husband got his UK taxes done. The company gave him all of 4 hours to review and sign the return (the UK does not allow any extensions and are due 1/31).
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 17:59:46 GMT -5
Pom I do think I need a good cry, but it isn't coming out. Maybe I need to watch some pathetic movie.
So I took a hot shower (don't get me started on how baths here aren't relaxing...starting with a weirdly long tub and short little me and ending with me just barely able to prop myself up if I crane my neck and point my toes just so) and NyQuil.
I hope tomorrow is better, although none of today's drama is sorted. i still haven't received a package of Christmas gifts, they are still lying to me when they said they tried to deliver it three times, my washer is still broken, the brand new lock for the kids' scooters doesn't work and I still don't know where I will be living in a year. Okay, so maybe I do need to talk to someone.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 16:30:47 GMT -5
Thanks Stan i have been struggling quite a lot lately so it is a good thing to consider. I don't HATE it hear, but it is quite a bit more difficult than I expected it to be.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 16:28:43 GMT -5
Generally being an expat isn't financially rewarding anymore, but it isn't all about money. The experience you get is sometimes worth more than money. That being said, there are a lot more expenses that come with being an expat that you don't realize (new appliances, taxes, groceries, getting a house set up, etc) so go for as much as you can.
How about making yourself some kind of fancy coffee or tea? We make frothy half and half for our coffee (just use a whisk and mix it really quick to make foam, or use a stick blender) and then sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. It's almost like something you'd get in a coffee shop, just a little more special and comforting than a plain coffee.
Can you Facetime a friend?
Hope you feel better soon!
NO CAFFEINE!!!! It just makes me more agitated!!!! And I already tried that this afternoon (its 9:30pm here) and it didn't work.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 16:22:41 GMT -5
Stan Ohhhh, I do have a bunch of girly crap saved on my netflix list. I am watching junk tv tonight, well as every night.
Ha, interesting comment. It is something I have considered for overall life. Today's agitation is due to stupid package deliveries and the inability to get anything resolved with them (and being lied to constantly about them). I don't know if counseling would help. Maybe @ukyankee can help with that.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 16:14:12 GMT -5
So i'm really agitated today due to this stupid country. Any helpful hints on how to calm down without leaving the house (two sleeping children and its dark and cold)? I have to get up in the morning so I can't be too hungover.
Saturday I put together an IKEA storage cabinet and we had dinner with UnderProtest and family. We also learned (I use that term loosely in my case) to play euchre, LOL.
Post by UnderProtest on Feb 1, 2016 11:14:15 GMT -5
I'm so fed up with this country (UK). Why is everything so difficult? Why is it like waking the dead to get a package delivered? Why do they constantly lie to me about where the package is? I don't even want this damn package but I waited home all day (except for 20 minutes to go get my kid from school) and guess when they supposedly tried to deliver it? Oh, but they WANT to deliver it because they don't get paid until they have a delivery signature, but they won't deliver it to the apartment building 100 ft down the street with a door person/porter. Why do I get a hassle when I call the main number on your website and get connected to a depot in some god forsaken part of the UK instead of London?
And in other news, the shop didn't have the bike helmet like they said they would, the toy shop was closed so I can't get a birthday present and my washer is pouring water out of the top for the umpteenth time in a month.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 20, 2016 15:50:11 GMT -5
I'm sorry @rennido Stress brings out the worst in all of us and exacerbates any underlying issues. I hope you can work through them. I understand where you are, I've been there lately. Hugs.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 17, 2016 13:33:33 GMT -5
My RE always said that it was good if half the follicles were mature and then if half of the eggs fertilized. By that standard, you are doing awesome! I had two eggs fertilize and they are both currently upstairs wreaking havoc. I know nothing makes you feel better except for a successful pregnancy, but hang in there.