My two burning swim questions: When will my arms feel reattached after my swim today? And how the hell do you IronBAMFS swim for that far? 2700 straight was a little...tiring this morning.
I usually take two days to feel normal in the arms after a long swim.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 12, 2017 1:05:40 GMT -5
New REA here. We just talked about this in training yesterday. It is a suggested requirement for my firm, as being a buyer's agent can be a long process and you want to be sure you'll make money eventually.
They are not a fully binding contract, though. Usually a phone call or email to the agent that you wish to discontinue using their services is enough to break it.
I would not (and have not, twice now) hesitate to sign one. However, if you're hesitant, ask for a short contract period, a week or a month, with a reevaluation at the end of it.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 11, 2017 23:52:25 GMT -5
I have so many...
I am 36 tomorrow. And today, for literally the first time in my adult life, I received a box of business cards. OMG. I'm a real grown up. I am so freaking stoked to start selling houses. It's a complete dream job.
We're going up the hill Saturday evening because they have gotten 14 FEET of snow in the last week or so. R wants to see some snow and have dinner.
If someone gave me $10000 in free money to LL Bean, I could seriously spend all of it in their home catalog. For reals - I want everything they sell.
FOUR pairs of yoga socks and the Fitdeck Stretch deck!!! Since I'm sort of benched at the moment, I'm loving yoga for it's flexibility benefits. Thank you sooo much!
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 6, 2017 10:05:29 GMT -5
These are great recommendations! It will be so nice to step outside our regular places for a change (we go to SF often, but always eat at pretty much the same three places, which I know is shameful.)
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 6, 2017 1:02:24 GMT -5
R and I are going to SF this weekend to celebrate my last day of work and my birthday next week. We're traveling light - taking Amtrak and only a single tote bag for the two of us. We'd like to eat somewhere amazing and possibly off the beaten (touristy) path, but we'd like to keep the price to ~30/entree or less and would like to avoid anywhere with a dress code, whether spoken or not, as we'll both likely be wearing more casual clothes. We're staying in the financial district, so it's likely we'll be ubering to and from, but we'd like to stay within the actual city.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 5, 2017 22:10:07 GMT -5
I had to get a police report for my credit union to issue the refund when this happened to me. I'd recommend stopping by the station that serves your home tomorrow and have them do it then. There would be some poor schmuck on desk duty whose job it is to do stuff like that.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 5, 2017 10:16:07 GMT -5
Dude, that's amazing!
There's a guy here in town who is a *legend* in the ultrarunning community and I see him around sometimes (usually in the grocery store) and am just in awe. This guy is *still* planning on toeing the line for WS100 this year, at 70 years old. I love when people just keep doing what they love.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 2, 2017 22:44:11 GMT -5
I have no words, except that I'm so sorry. This is a terrible situation and one no one should have to deal with. Much love to you, please take care of yourself and give yourself permission to deal with this in whatever way you feel is necessary. Many hugs and prayers to you.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 2, 2017 11:13:52 GMT -5
Remember this ugly thing?
(Sorry about the poor photo; R took it and it was nearly dark In there)
Well, it is no more. This is my year of doing what makes me happy, and the exploding death star light from Ikea makes me happy. Behold!
It's awesome in there - pulling it open or closed results in more or less light, plus the place isn't lit up like an airport runway any more. Also, despite my "omg, is it too modern for the space" concerns, it fits right in, like it's always been there. Love. Love love love.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 1, 2017 3:52:10 GMT -5
Update: I talked to my insurance agent (turns out telling folks you're a real estate agent opens some doors of good service) and he said my home owners would cover anything on my home premises, as I have no visiting clients, and my car insurance will cover anything while I'm delivering documents. So I'm increasing my coverage to 500k for both property and liability for auto and that coverage will be sufficient for me. This is counteracted by a discount for being a real estate agent, so it's a wash, expense-wise.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Dec 31, 2016 0:56:09 GMT -5
I finished a pretty good distance race in 2016. In 2017, I'd like to give back to the sport. I've got a start on it, as I was selected for the USMS long-distance committee this year, but I'd like to try to host a race if I can, as well as volunteer for some friends doing crazy distances. I don't know when/if I'll be cleared for open water again, so I'm just doing what I can in the meantime.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Dec 29, 2016 1:32:02 GMT -5
I am a marathon swimmer and people call me crazy too. I do it because I can and why the hell not? I think most of the ultra runners I know would say the same thing.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Dec 29, 2016 1:24:53 GMT -5
A question for those of you who are either 1099 or knowledgeable about insurance in general.
I've given two weeks' notice at work and will be switching to independent contracting with them on an as needed basis. Basically doing overflow stuff. They have asked me to jump through some hoops to remain up and up as an IC: obtaining a business license, etc. But as one of the hoops, they've requested I carry commercial general liability insurance. But the more I look into it, the more confused I am. I will be working from home: no visitors, no employees, and no work-related contact with anyone except my client(s). I would only be doing office-type duties - editing and such. It doesn't seem like liability is really necessary?
Is commercial general liability really necessary and/or the correct insurance type for this? Any experience with costs? (Obviously, I'm calling my insurance agent in the morning, too).
I want to try swimming laps at the local community center. I haven't done anything like this before.
1) what do I need? Suit, towel, lock, shampoo/shower stuff. Anything else? Do I need goggles or a cap? I'm not sure I'm going to like this so would prefer not to buy more stuff before I try it.
2) what's the etiquette? Find lane with slow person in it, insert self, pass.. how? On left like car? Am I supposed to wait until the end and turn more quickly/pass near the wall? Or should I just power through and swim underneath them? ๐And what if someone wants to pass me?
1. Goggles at least, probably also a cap. You'll like it more if you're not getting water or hair in your eyes. Flip flops.
2. Pick a lane with a swimmer of similar speed. Do not overestimate your speed. If there's only one person, sit on the edge with your feet in the water until the person acknowledges you. If they're a typical swimmer, they'll just make eye contact, nod, scoot to their preferred side, and go on swimming. You take the other side and do laps on that side, like you have a very tiny lane to yourself. If there's already two people in the lane, you circle swim. Circle swim on the right always, like driving a car. Don't pass when circle swimming, except at the end of the lane. Just tap them firmly on the foot and they *should* move to the corner at the end so you can pass. If they don't, there's not a lot you can do without risking a head on collision.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Dec 23, 2016 18:55:51 GMT -5
I wash my suit in the shower with the same soap I use to wash myself - Dr. Bronners eucalyptus. It also goes in the washing machine after. They don't usually smell like chlorine too badly, or I'm numb to it.
I just dunk my goggles in the water and drain out all but a tiny amount of water. That water sort of wipes the lens when I rotate, so no need to anti fog.
I sneeze after swimming too, doesn't matter if it's warm cold fresh or chlorinated, still makes me sneeze. I have found that blowing my nose immediately after getting out helps a little.
Yay, that's it! So you *are* knitting and not purling, but because of the way the sock is going away from you, it is inside out. In the round, the project always goes off the bottom of the needle. Easy fix!