Mondays..... I has the blah

IrishDreamer

Ugggggh, is it really Monday already??

My weekend was mildly quiet, got a bunch of errands and cleaning done, but that was in between hollering for the Broncos, the Blackhawks and taking care of sickos. Taking care of sickos included going to four different stores to find the medicine they approve of.

Which brings me to, whyyyyyyyy did they recall theraflu??!!?? My boys were NOT ok with alka-seltzer as an alternative, hence why my butt went to four different stores to find a generic version.

Other than that, Friday night was date night- we went to see lone survivor... Phenomenal movie. Was slightly ruined by the dumb bitch two seats down who moaned and groaned every time an icky part came on.... For fucks sake.... It's a war movie!!!!! Now I remember why we don't go to movies....

All in all a good weekend. Today and the next couple weeks are going to be hectic at work while our new people train and our temp quits. So I really has the blah today...

How was your weekend? How is your Monday??

labro

It's Monday but I don't really feel all that blah. Probably because it's a holiday so there wasn't any traffic this morning. I had the option to work from home today but I'm supposed to meet with my florist at 11 and she's a lot easier to get to from my office than from home. After the meeting is over I'm planning to work from home for the rest of the day. I was having ridiculous nightmares last night about the florist meeting. She had a written proposal for me and on it were all these line items for food, travel, popcorn (wtf??), parking charges. All of this stuff that doesn't make sense at all since she's exclusive to the venue and she doesn't have to travel and all the parking around our venue is free...and popcorn??? The line item for popcorn was like $200. I have weird dreams.

This weekend was pretty quiet for me. On Saturday I got up early and went to yoga. Then my mom and I went shopping and I got a whole bunch of stuff on sale. On Sunday FI and I had a pretty lazy day. I got some new workout clothes and we went grocery shopping and then had dinner and football watching at my parent's house with @southernpeach89 and her H. And then it was Downton night!

[Deleted User]

Today should be interesting since my boss was out of town all last week doing training so that probably means today will be busy for me learning what she learned. Besides that I'll be going to CrossFit after work and making quinoa for dinner.

This weekend was lazy for H and I. I feel like we slept the whole weekend away. I did get some cleaning done and laundry. I wanted to do some baking but again...most of the weekend was laziness. Oh well, it was nice to catch up on sleep.

[Deleted User]

Sorry you had to run all over town this weekend @IrishDreamer. No fun.

I had a pretty chill saturday. H had an entire day with his dad and brother...so I got some major cleaning and reorganizing done in the kitchen. Sunday H and I ran some errands and then cheered on our awesome Broncos! We're already talking about hosting a super bowl party.

I'm not overly excited to be at the office today. I know it's a holiday for most of my friends...so I'd rather be hanging with them. I get President's Day off next month though!

blabla89

I am determined that this is going to be the best Monday ever. The weekend was amazing and left me feeling really convicted about the bad attitude I've had at work lately, so that needs to change.

My clients' offices are closed today so I have a whole day to get work done. Plus I rolled in a little late this morning and still got my favorite parking space, since most of the offices in my building are closed, which made me happy. Today is starting off pretty well, all things considered.

@IrishDreamer when did they recall theraflu? Sorry your boys are sick, that's no good.

Ollie08

@IrishDreamer - That sucks the guys are so picky! I swear, sick men are the biggest babies.

I'm feeling quite blah today too, but I'm pretty sure that's a result of taking two Benedryl at bed time for my allergies. I was having a coughing attack last night complete with wheezing. My chest still hurts! BF's BFF/old roommate came over yesterday to watch football, and now Q is going to his house tonight to work on a movie. Kinda bummed BFF is taking 2 kid-free nights away from me! I guess sharing is caring though.

Oh, and I took off on Friday to be home with the girls, so I have to work today instead. Who else is working today?

Ollie08

@Imhollister - $200 for popcorn?! Holy crap! I hope your meeting goes well and there are no ridiculous line items.

lennonkdc

I'm working today but as I know work out of my house and courts are closed I am still in my PJ's and not that upset...

This weekend was good, Friday my BFF and I went to my favorite mexican joint and I drank one too many margarita's, Saturday we hosted my FFIL's surprise 60th bday party and Sunday went over to my parents house to watch football with my Dad. 

Today I have my first dress fitting and I'm supposed to start Pure Barre classes with my BFF (she talked me into it when drunk...) 

Dignity100

I'm a bit down in the dumps today. 

I don't even remember Friday - I think FI and I went out for dinner and watched TV at home.

Saturday - FI had to get ready for his training class in Vegas - so we spent time at his house doing laundry and packing.  He's a nervous traveler.  We had to run out and get a few things for his trip.  Ended up getting back to his around 10:30.  Found out something was leaking in his basement and he had to clean it up and figure out where it was coming from (his brother who lives with him didn't feel the need to help even though FI had an early flight).  We didn't end up getting back to my house until after 1:30AM and FI had to be to the airport around 8AM on Sunday.

Sunday - Took FI to the airport at 8AM, got home ran around to meet up with a friend of mine to go to a bridal show.  I don't know how the 'traditional' bride does it with picking out venues and DJs and decor and all other things that go with the wedding!!  I was just in the market for a dress and any 'get thin quick' schemes.  I'm extremely overwhelmed and all I have to do is get a dress for my wedding (and get FI a suit). 


My dress freak out:
I think I feel completely lost on this dress buying process because FI always helps with things I deem 'major decisions' and this I would deem a 'major decision'.  My mom isn't going with me to my appointments and even though I'm in my 30's I still want my mommy's approval!  Then I don't know what direction I want to go in with the dress - I was almost sold on one dress but then something happened and made me think twice --  basically one of my friend's has a friend who was looking at dresses a little prematurely (she knows her BF has a ring) and picked the same dress I was considering and now I don't know if I'd be OK with a 'mass produced dress'.  I was trying to stay under $800, but I think the dresses I like are more in the $1200 price range, FI said it's fine for me raise the budget a bit and not to worry about it - he just wants me to be happy and comfortable and we can re-arrange a few items to make it work.

I haven't really said much about my wedding - but here it is:  It's going to be an intimate wedding (12-15 people INCLUDING FI and I) at Disney World.  Because of the venue, I think I want a 'princess/Cinderella' dress.  I feel silly spending so much $$ on a dress that's only going to be worn once (MAYBE twice if we decide to get pictures at one of the parks and cannot do the same date).  We're not even having a REAL reception, Disney will give us the cake cutting, first dance and champagne toast - we're just gong to get dinner somewhere after all of that.  I'm just overly confused/overwhelmed about what to do with the dress situation.

Sorry for my break down

lennonkdc

@Dignity100, I feel you on dress shopping. I was all over the place in not knowing what I wanted. As far as pricing, checkout some local smaller salon's. I found my dress as a sample for 50% off, it made it cheaper than the dresses I was looking at at David's. Even if you can't find the dress you like on sale, you might be able to find it on a resale site like Oncewed.com! Good luck and don't forget to  post pic's from your shopping trip!!!

Ollie08

@Dignity100 - Are you near Disney World, or are you planning a destination wedding? I'm near Disney and there's this amazing little bridal shop. I've gotten several bridesmaids dresses there and they are absolutely wonderful. Their seamstress is great and they do a LOT of Disney weddings (even if it's just steaming the gowns before the ceremony).

Anyway, you should go try on dresses and the bridal attendants will be able to help you with choosing the right dress. Back when I was getting married in 06, I found that the smaller bridal shops were much better to try dresses on in. The attendants were attentive, they helped me pick something that would be right for me, and not just what would work for their commission. It made a world of difference from the bigger places like DB where I felt like just another number.

Peaseblossom55

@lmhollister I've had so many weird wedding dreams myself it's annoying and they seem to happen ever few weeks too!

I am off today. I have to take a kitty to the vet later on this afternoon he is not using the litter box and it's been very frustrating.  I am doing laundry and just taking care of some wedding things today.  Calling about limos and hair and make up artists too.  I also plan to cook a few things today.  I made some homemade banana bread yesterday it was so incredibly good, so easy too.  

QuiltingNurse

The weekend was busy, I worked 7-3 Saturday and Sunday. Last night we had friends over for homemade pasta night and some drinks. I drank more than I should have and now I'm feeling it.

Today is my only day off until next Monday so I'm laying in bed while the boy naps and letting bf clean/make breakfast. We might go to the archery range this afternoon if we feel up to it. My sister is flying into town tonight so I get to hang out with her before/after work this week.

Blackbird230

This weekend was tough. Not so happy about it being Monday. 

Friday night went out with my best friend and FI drinking for my birthday. That much was great. We had a lot of fun, even if we were tired by 9 p.m. because I was drunk and FI had a cold.

Saturday we spent with my parents. We weren't supposed to stay the night, but it started snowing and we decided not to go home. I made chocolate chip cookies with FI and it was adorable and a lot of fun.

Sunday though I woke up and my mom bombarded me with questions about my weight, telling me I was fat, all kinds of stuff. I had just started feeling ok with some recent weight gain on Friday when I had dressed up to go out. She also started the whole "Your FI is the MAN. He needs to provide and make more than you." blah blah blah. I got upset, darted out of the house as soon as we could and Mom called later to apologize since she knew I was upset. Oh life.

However, FI and I went shopping and got a new toy for sexytimes and I was feeling much better by that night. I also started journaling again.

This morning I found out my car is leaking coolant somewhere and that's why it started making a splooshing sound on Friday. It's going in Monday and my mechanic just said to keep dumping coolant in it for the week and it would be ok. Gah.

melmac86

@IrishDreamer - I hope they don't get you sick!!

I had a pretty fun weekend hanging out with friends and BF. Nothing too exciting. I'm still in shock of how poorly Sherman handled himself in that interview with Erin Andrews and find it to be pretty trashy/classless. I didn't care who made it to the Superbowl once the Packers were out as long as the Niners didn't get there (sorry Niners fans ), but after that, I'll definitely be rooting for the Broncos.

Today is stupid. It's snowing like crazy outside. I'm really done with winter this year and would be in heaven if I could take a last-minute trip somewhere warm. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen.

CLoGreenEyes

My weekend was OK.

Friday I worked in the evening, then on Saturday I got up and worked again 7-3. It was a nice slow day for me, so I ended up getting a lot of school work done between tasks. After I got off work, I went to my friend's RPG and, per usual, felt a little silly. On the one hand, it kind of amazes me that adults can have fun basically pretending to be all these random fantastical creatures; on the other, it's a surprisingly nice escape from real life. Anyway, I had a good time and it took my mind off this week, which was not the best (C was being a jerk, a co-worker started some needless drama, and my mom decided that Maggie was too much for her to handle and took her back to the shelter). After the game, my friend's wife and I decided we needed some chocolate, so we drove to CVS and had girl-talk in the candy aisle. Omigosh. We got these random chocolate bars shaped like men in little white chocolate boxers, and a pint of ice cream each. (We are each working through some stuff right now, OK?) My friend doesn't like chocolate, so we got him a Nerds rope instead, which he loved and was excited for.

Sunday I moped around the house due to the aforementioned crap going through my head, but I did manage to finish most of the work for my winter class. Finally I gave up around 3 when I couldn't focus anymore and I went out and ran some errands. I got some shoes for my friend's wedding in April, a new journal since I've basically filled my old one in the past three months, and some sweatpants for working out. Soooooo much fun, right?! Then I went to baby-sit for a friend in nursing school; she and her husband desperately needed a date night before the semester starts. They have four kids...and I love them all. We had so much fun and they were really well behaved! So I was like, "Seriously, I will baby-sit anytime if they want me back."

Last night, C ended up apologizing for what he said, too. He said he had spoken out of being frustrated and upset, that he regretted it and was truly sorry, and that there were better ways to get his point across. He just really feels like everything was OK in our relationship, and then I up and turned everything around without so much as trying counseling or anything else to fix it first. He's just very confused and feels like somewhere along the way I must have been dishonest with him in some way. It's complicated; I know I have solid reasons for ending the relationship, but I'm finding them very hard to put into words I know he will understand or agree with. I just have such a hard time with anything resembling conflict, so I'm kind of afraid to even have a grown-up, face-to-face discussion about it at this point...not to mention that I'm actually starting to really miss him. It kind of hit me this week that this is real, there's no going back, and I'm saying good-bye to all the good things as well as the bad things. It's very weird and hard to deal with. But anyway, I was glad that at least he apologized; it gives me hope that someday, when I pull myself together and can talk to him confidently about stuff, we might both at least be able to get some closure and move forward as friends if nothing else.

Blackbird230

@CLoGreenEyes, I'm so sorry about Maggie! She was so cute. Keep your head up! Definitely get that new journal. I just got one to start journaling again over the weekend to help with my depression.

IrishDreamer

@ollie88, They really are. C didn't want to take the medicine but kept complaining he didn't feel good. I told him he better freaking drink it after I went to four stores to find it!!

@lalalaurita, I have no idea... We googled I then I got home and it said something about shutting down a Nebraska factory... We were confused.

Jealous of all you ladie that have off!!!

[Deleted User]

@Kait - I'm so sorry about your weekend. I HATE when women criticise other women about weight. Especially moms. It's one thing to have a genuine concern about someone's health...but it's another thing to be hyper critical. Besides, women are usually hard enough on themselves about weight.

Also, you and your FI's incomes, budget, etc. are between the two of you. I make substancially more than my H and probably always will. I know it's the "traditional" view that a man should be the bigger earner, but that's just not always the case anymore. If you and your FI are comfortable with the way things are, don't let others influence your feelings on the matter. Be proud to have a man that is proud of your accomplishments.

CLoGreenEyes

@Kait, - yikes with your mom! Geez, where did that even come from?? I'm glad that she apologized for upsetting you, but still, those are some rough comments to move past. =/ Hope everything works out with the car! My old car used to basically eat coolant. Seriously I could fill it like every couple of days and it would end up being bone-dry in a few days. The car never over-heated or anything, so I have no idea what was happening to it, but it was scary.

Blue & White

@ollie08 I'm almost near disney!  And I'm going for my first fitting today (not in Orlando, though, since I'm actually like 1.5 hours south).  I just wanted to say something since you mentioned a seamstress haha.  It took me forever to find one since I just moved here

@lmhollister and @southernpeach89 I'm pretty excited that both of you work today because I was beginning to think my FI was the only one

@phira (who is not actually in this convo yet) you have a super duper long PM.

Our weekend was great.  FI had off Friday and we went to this random history & science museum.  It was pretty doinky, but then we explored and went to the beach, took a walk, etc.  it was good to just chill. 

Saturday, we went to the key lime pie festival which was fun (and we got key lime pie!)  Then we got pizza at a local place that was amazing.  I think I liked the pizza more than the key lime.  Usually I take "NY pizza" with a grain of salt especially outside of NJ/NY, but this was good stuff.  We will be back. 

Yesterday, we worked on the apartment some and watched football.  Does anyone remember when I predicted Peyton's going to the super bowl?  Because he is!  Love it.  I hope he retires after he wins.  I want him to go out on a high note (but I don't think he's going to actually retire because none of the talking heads have mentioned such a thing).

Today, I'm working on making some bridesmaid gifts.  I also graded all my students' assignments that were due last night.  Fun fun.  I just wish that they would realize that they get 0s if they don't turn in an assignment...

Dignity100

@lennonkdc -  At least I know I want some 'poof' with my dress - but that leaves fit and flare, A-line and ballgowns.  I feel somewhat awkward in the bridal salons because I'm a first time bride in my 30's and plus size - when I go to the Bridal shops, I'm shopping with girls that are in their early 20's and super thin -- doesn't help that I know I was their size when I was their age either.  I've been dress shopping alone and I get confused as I don't know what direction and I'm looking for a thumbs up or thumbs down yet when I go with people I feel that they're pushing me in a direction I might not be 100% comfortable with (catch 22).  My BFF lives far far away and I cannot currently afford to visit her to just go dress shopping with her and she's unable to come to me because she also is unable to afford it at the moment.

@Ollie08 - Disney will be a destination wedding - I'm in Ohio.  I keep telling FI we should just get married next month to get out of the cold weather.

Blackbird230

@CLoGreenEyes, sounds like what I've got at the moment. There's a leak somewhere pretty much, but it may not be big enough to cause overheating issues. At least that's what it sounds like from my mechanic.

CLoGreenEyes

@Kait, thanks. I'm pretty bummed about Maggie, and definitely have some feelings about how we handled having a puppy (mostly about how my mom handled having a puppy...SMH). I just don't think she realized how much work it was going to be, and I am not going to be around enough in the semester to help in the way she needed me to, so she decided it would better to give Maggie the opportunity to be with a family who has the energy and time she needs. I am sad and miss her already. But I do agree that probably a family with some kids and maybe another dog would be much better for her than living with the two of us, so I'm trying to accept it for what it is.

Yes, I love journaling! It's the best; I think I've kept probably 14 or 15 journals since I was about 10 or so. I have to watch myself not to just get stuck in ruminating about stuff, but it's a really good way to start getting things out in the open and thinking about how to fix them, when done properly.

Hummingbird125

My weekend was "meh". Friday night I was really, really, upset with FI about something. Although I was ready to get into it late that night with him, I decided I should probably wait until morning, when he was sober (he had been out with friends), and when I was hopefully less mad. I'm sure that was the right decision, but it meant I hardly slept that night. We had a big talk in the morning, and I think we worked out this issue. Later on that day I ended up taking a 3 hour nap to make up for all the sleep I didn't get the night before.

Saturday night I went into the city to go out with my friend/ex-roommate. We had a lot of fun catching up at her apartment, but when we went out I quickly realized I'm too old to go to the kind of bars we went to when we lived together. It was just too crowded and too loud (I never once got the right drink I ordered - I don't think the bartender could hear anyone, so she just guessed). After 2 bars and four drinks, we went to get food. I decided to spend the night there, since it was past 2am. After we got home, she announced she was going to bed and went into her room and closed the door. It was freezing in the apt. and I had no blanket or pillow or anything - I was miserable. I finally went into her room and snuck into her bed, so I didn't freeze to death. I woke up at about 7:45, and left without waking her up. I got home by 9 and got to go back to sleep spooning FI, who was spooning our dog - seriously, I wish I had a photo of it.

Dignity100

@CL0GreenEyes - I'm sorry to hear about Maggie, hopefully she has a bright future ahead of her.  Puppies are challenging, I know when I got Nessie, I was dreading having a puppy in the house (potty training mostly).  She ended up being the best puppy ever - she only had 5 accidents in the house and they were all my fault for not watching her as closely as I should have - she only chewed up one pair of shoes and I HATED the shoes so I was secretly happy she did it.  If your mom wants to try getting a dog again, perhaps an older companion would work out best.

Ollie08

@kait - I'm sorry that your mom said those hurtful things. You look beautiful, even if you have a few extra pounds lately. Also, if it makes you feel any better, my grandmother was incredibly vain and once gave me a diet article when I was 7 months pregnant because she "saw it and thought of me". As to the whole FI needing to make more than you comment, my BF makes less than I do, and he has a Masters degree. He's just chasing his dreams in the visual arts and Ihas to sacrifice a bit in the pay department for now. As long as you guys have enough money to put food on the table and a roof over your head, it shouldn't matter who's bringing home what.

@Blue & White - I sent you a PM, but I didn't realize you were living in FL now! We should plan a G2G with @IrishDreamer since I still haven't met her yet!

CLoGreenEyes

@Dignity100, yeah, I think she needs to go the adult dog route as well. It just sucks, neither of has that really "alpha" personality, so training any dog is going to be a challenge for us. Hopefully she will decide to wait a little while before trying again; she said she came home, had a cry over Maggie, and then immediately started surfing the internet for adult dogs in the nearby shelters. I just don't know that it's a good idea to jump in again so soon, but we'll see.

As a side note, my brother is moving back in today! So maybe having him here will be a distraction to her for a little while. I can't wait until he comes home, I missed him.

KeptInStitches

I had an okay weekend - I have today off, so I even got to sleep in!

Friday night we had gaming. Saturday was quiet. Yesterday we went to my parents' house for my mom's birthday. The roads were kind of "fun" - my brother left an hour after we did and saw 7 cars in the ditch, 2 of which had police and ambulance response. We went back after the football games and only had one rough spot. It was a 15 mile stretch where the windshield iced over from freezing fog and we could barely keep ahead of it. Fun, eh?

IrishDreamer

@ollie88 omfg yeeeeeees!!!!!!! Which I call shenanigans on!!!! FL g2g!!!!!!! *does a happy dance*

@melmac86- yeah, I'm chugging tea, popping vitamin c, and trying to stay away from the ick.

lennonkdc

@dignity100- I'm in OH too! Where in Ohio are you? (you can PM me if you prefer) I'm also a 30's first time bride who's no longer stick thin, so I feel your pain. Maybe we can have a gtg shopping date sometime