Thankful Thursday

Swazzle

Good morning! How goes it? 

I got my hairs did last night and I think I like it. I'm afraid it isn't blended enough which is bumming me out a bit but I suppose it'll fade a little over time so maybe it's NBD. I don't know. 

When I got home last night: 

This morning after I curled it with my BeachWaver, trying to show the color better: 

It is COLD here today and I like it. I'm wearing tan booties, navy skinnies, a white cami, and the flowy-front SF cardigan you can see in the pic above. I feel cute and Fall-y  

Tonight, I work until 5 and will get home around 6:30, change, and head to the gym. I need some cardio in my life. H is going to a show with friends so I'm thinking Panera for dinner, a little TV, and then bed. 

I still can't believe it's October!!!

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I'm thankful for FALL! Aside from the rain, it's a lovely Fall day today and I'm excited to be wearing booties. 

I'm thankful that H cooked dinner last night and it came out well. I was stuck at the hair salon until after 8pm and I was ravenous. Dinner was ready 10 minutes after I got home and I was so grateful. 

I'm thankful for NEY. You gals are the best

I'm thankful for my kitten babies and my pupperoni. I love them SO much even when Booj is digging his snaggletooth into my neck at 3am because apparently that's a terrific time for snugs. I scooped him into my arms and held him and we both fell asleep and it was so precious I literally could not. 

jenna8984

Your outfit description really makes me want to shop, damn you! Hair looks great, I think it's really similar to the pictures from yesterday.

I'm thankful that my bosses show their appreciation and tell me what a good job I'm doing. Makes me feel accomplished!

I'm thankful that H took the less desireable leftovers for lunch today so that I could have the better ones.

@southernpeach89 I don't know you IRL but I'm thankful that you & Callie are healthy and well!

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@Swazzle - I really love your hair.  It looks fabulous and perfect for fall.

I am feeling really overwhelmed.  So much to do!!  Going to have to buckle down, make a list of everything I want to get done by the end of the weekend, and just do it.

Today is gorrrrrgeous weather.  A high of 71!!  I am wearing a very light sweater, but no booties yet.  I'm wearing the heck out of my flats + bare legs while I can!  

Thursdays are always like a marathon for me...  I am off work around 3:30.  I'll go home, get the house ready for lessons/tutoring, eat something, and then teach from 5:00-7:45.  Then I plan to do a short run (2 miles max... longer run on Saturday), take a shower, and collapse into bed with a book, a cup of decaf tea, and snuggly PJs.  Oh yeah, I have to run a load of laundry too.  I think I'll have H take care of that for me!

I am thankful that I am at work today and not furloughed.

I am thankful for ginger ale when my stomach is going nuts.

I am thankful for my little family... H and Bella and Bax.  We had family snuggles in bed for 5-10 minutes this morning and it was wonderful.

I am thankful for my health: my brush with a tumor earlier this year made me re-evaluate what "health" really is.  I can get up, go to work, cook, exercise, do other things without needing a ton of medicine or naps or having dizziness and migraines.  I am very thankful for that.

Swazzle

@jenna8984 - A new season is a terrific excuse for shopping

@CocoBellaF - It's 60 here right now and our high is only 65! I hope your stomach is feeling better, I love ginger ale. 

buddysmom80

@swazzle I love your hair!

@cocobellaf feel better!

Last night after we got out of work I had to go to the dentist which I usually hate but the hygeniest (sp?) this time was AWESOME. I requested her for my next cleaning and my dentist gave me a clean bill of health so that makes me happy!

When I got home H was already cooking dinner we had Home Chef mushroom swiss burgers and they were amazing. H was already impressed with HC just for the fact that FedEx delivers the meals so we might end up sticking with them for now on.

H brought Quigley to get a puppy cut and he looks adorable!!!!!

Tonight I don't have much going on, I have to watch Empire then I'm making a HC meal (flat iron steaks). H is working today (he's usually off on Thursdays) so it's screwing up my whole week.

Is it Friday yet?

Oh, and what am I thankful for?

My awesome coworker who gave me a ride to my car last night. We haven't been able to talk much at work lately so we caught up on the car ride which was nice!

My dentist's office since they're not assholes.

My H who's been so supportive lately.

My fur babies who sometime drive me crazy especially when they bum rush me into the bathroom (like I get no privacy anymore).

My boss for letting me take time off, make up time, etc and not complaining.

NEY because you ladies are awesome.

@swazzle, @hummingbird125, @goldenpenguin and @csousa1 for making me laugh every day, at least once an hour. you ladies!

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@Swazzle - Your hair looks fabulous!  I'm jealous of your beachy waves...I always try to get them and fail miserably.

@CocoBellaF - Yay for not being furloughed!  I thought about you when I head they had passed the spending bill.

Morning everybody!  The weather here is distinctly un-fall like, but I'm in denial.  I'm wearing flats, bright pink skinnies, a black and white striped top, and a pink scarf.  If I dress like it's actually fall, maybe fall will actually come soon...?

Not much going on here today.  I dropped the Princess off at the vet this morning for her check-up and vaccines.  It's the first time she's tried a new vet since I moved...actually the first time she's tried a new vet ever, because when I got her 5 years ago I just kept her going to the same vet she had been seeing.  She went right in like a champ, though, so I'm sure everything will be fine.  The rest of the day is filled with grading and writing lectures.  I will be so glad when this semester is over and my basic preps for all my new classes will be done and I can take a bit of a break.

I'm thankful for a lot of things recently...

Thankful for BF, who even though we have to be separated is still the most supportive, loving, kind partner I could ask for.  I'm thankful that we have the ability to travel together (2 months from today is when we leave for Istanbul!), and that we can talk almost every day.

Thankful for my department at work, who has done all they can to make me feel welcome and help me adjust to the move.  Thankful to my yoga studio for the same reason!

Thankful that I've been able to take a huge step towards getting out of debt.  Yesterday, I was able to consolidate all but one of my credit card balances into a single payment with an interest rate roughly 10% lower than what I was paying.  I'm on a schedule to pay it all off within 3 years, and I finally feel like I'm not drowning.  I still have the mortgage on my house in Oklahoma and my student loans, but this is a huge step for me. I haven't been especially financially responsible in the past, and I can finally feel that changing.

Peaseblossom55

@swazzle I love it

@cocobellaF yay no furlough

I forgot to do my abs work out yesterday.  I'm bummed.  I was doing so well keeping up with working out.  I am getting so much cleaning and organizing done around the house.  It's pretty nice. It's cloudy cool and overcast.  Luckily I have no plans after work and I can just read and relax.  I hope I can finish my book tonight too!

I'm thankful for work from home Thursdays.

So thankful for my NEY friends

I'm thankful I'm not taking a test today.

I'm thankful for my husband I love him more and more every day.

buddysmom80

@twodimes ask you shall receive! The picture of Quigley is pre-puppy cut, I'll take a picture of him tonight and share. Arthas is hard to take a picture of because he gets in these cute little positions (laying belly up and meowing loudly) and the minute you get your camera out, he runs away. He still looks like a kitten. Big Ben is just obnoxious now, as you can see. He likes to follow me into the bathroom and sit in the bathroom sink.

MissKittyDanger

Morning folks!

Left late yesterday so had to call Matt to drive me to my course or else I would have been late. Hour and a half on bus, if I miss one I'm late

Remember my bitching about chapter 3? Needless to say it was so difficult that we reviewed it AGAIN last night. I also have a self-test this weekend and a quiz worth 20% of my mark .... *sigh* Studying weekend!

Tonight my mum's meeting me after work since Matt's going to a football game with his buddy. Gonna pick up some groceries. Thanksgiving is coming up so we need to pick up stuff for that. Saturday or Sunday is ham with my mum and the Monday will be meal with Matt's mum side of the family.

Nights like tonight, I wish I had my license because then I wouldn't have to do multiple days of groceries or have to bus with them. *guh*

October is busy. Run down of schedule

3rd - friend bday dinner

4th - potential pre party tea thing

10th or 11th - dinner with mum

12th - dinner with Matt's fam {thanksgiving weekend}

17th - tea launch at my place

24th - tea and candle party at friend's

30th - G1 and vision test

In between that are courses on monday and wednesdays .... *guh* Like I mentioned yesterday, I want October to go smoothly!

GoldenPenguin

Morning ladies!

I feel like a giant pile of poo. It's just a cold, but my throat is scratchy & hurts, my head is congested, and my ears hurt and I can't hear. I probably should have had tubes in my ears when I was a child, because whenever I get a head cold, it's almost guaranteed that I'll get an ear infection. Because I'm a proper adult. 

H & I were supposed to double date with friends tonight for dinner & a movie (Black Mass) but I'm really thinking of rescheduling, because I just DO NOT feel good. 

Last night, I got my Home Chef delivery & made the Flat Iron Steak with Herb Butter and Hash, which was DELICIOUS. The steaks were kind of small, but the hash (regular potato, sweet potato, red pepper, onion, & kale) was totally filling and made up for it. 

I don't know what we'll do for dinner tonight. I have two more HC meals (French Cut Chicken and Pork Tenderloin), but H also brought home some chili yesterday... maybe I'll stop & get some cornbread and make that quick, and then we can heat up the chili. I'm just thinking out loud, sorry. haha

I'm thankful for H, who is just the best human being on the planet. 

I'm thankful for my besties in the whole world.

I'm thankful for NEY, because you still love me even though I don't get to play as much anymore.

I'm thankful for my kitten & puppy baby, who snuggled me last night because they knew I didn't feel well. 

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@TwoDimes - Your outfit sounds adorable and I request a picture.  I love the white transitioning to fall look!

untouchablets

@swazzle love the hair! And you talking about wearing booties reminded me that I need to buy another pair lol I only have one that I've worn TO DEATH

@cocobellaf yay for not being furloughed! I saw that on the news this AM and thought of you.

@buddysmom80 Call me crazy, I actually like going to the dentist and always almost fall asleep in the chair lmao it definitely helps have nice people in the office.

So last night I decided to sign up for another course, called Dog Emotion and Cognition, it's not worth any credit and it's not through my university, but I do get a certificate once I complete it so I can add it to my resume once I'm done. I can also work at my own pace and have 6 months to complete it so it's more of a "free time" kinda thing than a major weight on my already heavy school workload. I was just getting really frustrated with my current situation, I'm literally trapped at Starbucks working full time right now, which is preventing me from pursuing more of my dog training stuff, and I feel like I'm being held back and making NO progress. I've been wanting to cut my hours in half for two months and all I get is "we have to hire more people first" which I get but it's at the cost of my future career which is not okay with me.

Today I have the day off, so I am running errands, doing homework, and meeting a lady later about dogsitting her 11 year old goldendoodle. Later, I will have dinner with BF, watch TGIT, and watch our first scary movie of the month! I haven't decided which it will be yet, I'm leaning towards The Ring, BF hates scary movies so this one isn't too bad and he knows what its about already so it'll ease him in lol. Unfortunately as of today A Nightmare on Elm Street is no longer on Netflix, along with the Exorcist so I will have to rent those on Amazon Prime or something because they are MUST SEES.

BTW, does anyone know how to get rid of fruit flies?? They're in my bedroom and idk where they came from (I think they showed up in my latest batch of hay for my rabbit!) and how to get rid of them but they are INFURIATING and I'm losing my mind.

What I'm thankful for:

Getting a full nights sleep tonight, usually I wake up a few times a night but last night I was sleeping like a baby!

BF, who will be tolerating my scary movies all month even though he doesn't like them and it will probably give him nightmares.

My boss for giving me the days off that I want even though what I really want is to be part time but I'll take what I can get.

My kitty and bunny, they're my babies and I don't care what they put me through because I love them and I love spending money on them and I can't wait for their new doggie brother or sister to arrive so I can be totally broke :P

speakeasy14

@swazzle I love your hair and I think it looks more lived in (if that makes sense?).

@cocobellaf so glad you didn't get furloughed!! 

So I got nothing done that was for my specific job yesterday... basically even though I work for marketing we are expected to also do stuff for other departments.  I spent majority of yesterday flipping power point presentations for HR and creating a survey for their staff meeting (that has nothing to do with marketing or anyone on my team...). Oh and I couldn't say no, because it was the HR executives who were asking me to do these things.... even though there are 3 administrators for HR.

The work dinner I had last night was really nice at least.  We went the this tiny Italian restaurant. It was located in a 1920's Victorian house and the owners were in their late 80s.  They made everything fresh to order and utilize the local farms for majority of their ingredients.  Best food I have had in a while.  I had an antipasto salad and penne with crab and shrimp in a cheddar sauce.  For dessert I had tiramisu.  Their tiramisu was a cake combined with a cheesecake.  I ate majority of my gigantic slice, then decided to bring some home for my bf.  While waiting for a to go container I finished the rest of it.  It was so freaking good.

Tonight I have class and then running errands.  Tomorrow I may go to my mom's or sister's after work so I can do laundry.  We have no clothes right now.  I'm wearing summer work clothes and freezing.

Thankful:

• All of the NEYers - you are the best distraction, entertainment, and friends ever!
  
• Being healthy - and having excellent medical coverage should my health need attention
• Invisalign -- I am on set 7 out of 24 and there is already such a drastic change in my teeth.  The gap in my front teeth is almost completely gone.  My dentist said that my top teeth will be complete by set 16, and then the rest of the sets will be for my bottom teeth. 
• It's October which means it is my birthday month!

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@untouchablets - Fill a bowl with either beer or water+sugar+dish soap.  The sugar will attract them and they'll drown.  Besides that, you need to just do a clean in the area - vacuum and wipe down with water+vinegar.

speakeasy14

@twodimes hahahaa that is exactly what I did when I got home too -- he was surprised I considered sharing food.

untouchablets

@twodimes get a furminator for shedding! With all the animals in the house (including to VERY FLUFFY DOGS) we always have hair everywhere, and it helps so much.

@goldenpenguin sorry you're not feeling well!

@futuremrshistorian yay on getting your credit card bills tidied up! It's easy to get overwhelmed for sure. You've got this!

Swazzle

@buddysmom80 - Mouth kisses *

@TwoDimes - It was 53 when I left for work and the high is 65.

@futuremrshistorian - I failed until I got the BeachWaver. It's amazing! 

@GoldenPenguin - I vote you stay home and rest tonight but that's because I'm selfish and I want to watch Grey's with you via FT or text at 8. 

@untouchablets - The 2 pairs that I bought from Charlotte Russe a while ago (I posted about them at the time) are awesome. I thought they'd be uncomfortable because they were pretty cheap but they're not at all. I wore them all over Cape Town last month and all day Saturday in Salem. 

@speakeasy14 - Holy amazingly delicious meal! I'm drooling! 

beachyone15

I'm really glad I took yesterday off work. My headache came and went, but in between I was able to go use a coupon I had at ULTA. (Hello, more makeup that I don't really need but have to say am really enjoying today). I also went and bought stuff to make a Halloween wreath which I am super excited about! I'll AW when it's done. OH, OH, AND I signed up for StitchFix finally. I was hoping to have a few new things for our trip coming up, but the next available delivery day isn't until after we get back. Boo...

I'm thankful for H who gave me his old phone (since he upgraded to the new iPhone) after I dropped mine on the freaking concrete in our garage. I just can't be trusted to not drop things.

I'm thankful it's October 1!

I'm thankful for payday!


@swazzle - I love the hair! I think they did a good job!
@TwoDimes - I agree, I had no idea what to wear today when I looked in my closet. I'm ready for boots now!
@futuremrshistorian - Do you have a lot of students in your class?
@Peaseblossom55 - I know how you feel. I had planned all week to go to my favorite Zumba class yesterday but I had a headache that wouldn't quit.
@buddysmom80 - Oh my gosh, your puppy is adorable!!!
@untouchablets - No joke, I'm still way too chicken to watch that movie!
@speakeasy14 - I have always been curious about Invisalign. Does it hurt at all?

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cu97tiger

@swazzle - I love the new hairs!!

I'm wearing my new aztec sweater (this one), skinny jeans, and my booties. I love today's outfit and that it was chilly enough to wear it! Tonight will be BA Spiced turkey and chickpeas for dinner, and catching up on some shows.

We were supposed to go to Richmond this weekend to see my sis+family and for my friend's 40th birthday party, but with hurricane Joaqin, we're seriously thinking about bunkering down at home. Especially considering the water that got into our basement the other night, we might have a lot of work to do. We're keeping a close eye on the weather.

I'm thankful for cute new clothes to wear. 

I'm thankful for NEY introducing me to so many wonderful people.

I'm thankful for the Crossfit box that I go to. They are so encouraging and fun to be around. It makes working out something to look forward to!

I'm thankful for F+F, especially today... National Black Dog Day

Swazzle

@beachyone15 - Thanks! 

@cu97tiger - Love that cardigan! I hope the hurricane is all hype and you guys are safe and have no damage!

speakeasy14

@beachyone15 The first week I was miserable, but nothing unbearable.   I had metal braces as a kid, and the discomfort I had the first week was nowhere near the pain metal braces caused. Now I don't even notice them.  I can tell which teeth are moving because they will be extra sensitive, but I can eat anything I want without issue.  They're just clear liners and you change them every two weeks.  My dentist gives me 5 sets at a time, so that I don't have to constantly go to the office. The only headache is that you have to take them out every time you eat or drink and have to immediately floss and brush before you put them back in. 

MissKittyDanger

@beachyone15 whoo payday!! glad the headache is gone those are awful

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@beachyone15 - I have 4 classes with 30 students in one and 20 in each of the other three.  So, it's not a huge amount of students.  (Last year while I was finishing up my PhD I was teaching at that institution and had 140 students...luckily I had 2 awesome TAs to help me split up the grading for that course.)  Where I'm drowning is that two of these classes I've never taught before, so I'm having to work them up essentially from scratch, which is stressful.

@Swazzle - I just started looking at them on Amazon...I may need to try that.  My hair is pretty long now, which I like, but if I just blow-dry it and straighten it there's not really any movement to it, and I have very little skill with a curling iron.  Plus I love the wavy look.

Swazzle

@futuremrshistorian - I got mine from Overstock and was able to use a coupon on it. I think I paid $85. 

untouchablets

@cocobellaf I'm trying apple cider vinegar+dish soap first and if that doesn't work I'll try your method! I have been extra meticulous with cleaning since I found them and I have no idea where they are coming from. It HAS to be the hay, it's the only thing that has changed, I get a new box every two months. In the two years I've had my rabbit I've never had this problem so hopefully getting rid of the hay will take care of the problem. If not I have no clue what I'm gonna do!

minskat30

I'm so late to these lately...work meetings are killing me.

@swazzle - I LOVE your hair.  Seriously, its beautiful!

@cocobellaf - I need snuggly PJs.  Where did you get yours?  I just wear workout clothes to bed...lol.

@twodimes - Awww, Indy is growing up. They grow up so quickly don't they?

@futuremrshistorian - Ha!  Raj hates the vet...he actually tries to sneak out when he thinks everyone isn't looking...yeah, like they aren't going to notice a 120lb fluff ball sneak out the door. Good for you on the getting out of debt situation!

@untouchablets - Tell me more about this Dog Emotion class when you take it!

@speakeasy14 - Your desert sounds yummy.  

@beachyone15 - Can't wait to see the wreath!

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I've had meetings all morning, guys.  Uck.  Someone brought in donuts today too and said some were "gluten free".  They even labeled them "gluten free".  Thank God I researched the company before I ate one because they are not gluten free just "gluten friendly" or whatever the hell that means.  Essentially they aren't safe AT ALL for celiac.  I'm pissed that companies label crap with gluten-friendly labels because you could really, really hurt someone who isn't paying attention.  Rant over.

Today I have lots of work, working out, more work then tonight I'm hoping to get a fancy juice.  I'm seriously thinking about buying a juicer.  Do any of you have one?  Use it regularly?  Favorite recipes?

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I'm thankful for all of you NEY ladies.  I love you guys and really, really, really can't wait until April to meet more of you.  I feel like its harder to make friends IRL after you hit a certain age and when all your friends are in different corners of the world.  Its so nice to be able to count you gals as friends...I hope you count me as one too.

I'm thankful for H and Rajah.  We have a great little family, we work through our differences and I have a great life with my two boys.  I'm very grateful for their snuggles and love.

I'm thankful for my health right now.  I'm really glad I'm healthy and getting fitter by the day.

I'm thankful for cheese...I don't know what I would do without it in my life. 

labro

Swazzle said:

@futuremrshistorian - I got mine from Overstock and was able to use a coupon on it. I think I paid $85. 

Plus one to this! I got one after @Swazzle recommended it and I LOVE IT! It's so easy! I have longish hair and it's seriously great.

@minskat30 Wtf is gluten friendly anyway? It must mean - this food product is friendly to having gluten in it. And OF COURSE I consider you a friend!

@CocoBellaF Woohoo no furlough!

@Swazzle I'm super jealous of your fall outfit. The high for us is only 69 today but it's horribly humid so it feels much warmer. I have a tshirt on.

@cu97tiger I hope the hurricane is all hype and just down-graded. Fingers crossed for no more water in your house!

Guys IT'S FINALLY OCTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God. I am so over September. I seriously plan to be a slacker for the next two days because I am freaking exhausted.

Anyway, @southernpeach89 and Callie get to go home from the hospital today! I'm so excited for them! I left up something very special on their front door that I'll AW later because I don't want to spoil it in case my sister is creeping around.

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I'm thankful for the health of my beautiful, perfect niece. I'm thankful she's here and I'm thankful I get to watch her grow up and be a part of her life.

I'm thankful my sister made it through her c-section ok and so far seems to be having a normal recovery.

I'm thankful my sister is done being pregnant so we can have wine together again!

I'm thankful for my H, for everything.

I'm also thankful for sweet puppy snuggles.

I'm thankful September is finally over.

minskat30

@labro - 

I'm also really happy for @southernpeach89 and her lil' nugget Callie.  I can't wait for the next group of NEYrs to populate from this group.  

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@Minskat30 - One of my oldest friends has Celiac, and my nephew has so many food allergies he usually can't eat anything unless it's prepared by someone who knows all about them.  I think you are perfectly justified in ranting about fake gluten-free stuff!  Also, we share the same opinion on cheese.

Along the food lines, I have to add something I'm thankful for...

I'm thankful for whoever left a cake in the break room.  Because...cake.

beachyone15

@minskat30 - I didn't know you had celiac! Two of my cousins have it and they have to be so careful about what they eat and how their food is prepared. I definitely made sure that they were able to have a full meal at our wedding!
H and I just used our juicer the other day and we like it. We've only tried a few different things. Mixing strawberries, bananas, mangos, and pineapples is delicious. We also bought 2 bags of oranges to make fresh oj this weekend. I've discovered I'm not a fan of watermelon juiced though. I like to eat it better. I've been wanting to try some green smoothies too!

speakeasy14

@minskat30 that is ridiculous, wth is gluten friendly?! I did a quick google search and it seems a lot of places use this term, but their food is not gluten free! How is that ok? Good thing you knew to research before you took a bite.  -- Also, of course I consider you and everyone else here my friends. I probably know more about you than I do most of my friends who I've met in person. 

@labro so glad @southernpeach89 and Callie are doing well!