Tacky Tuesday

Swazzle

@minskat30 - Thank you! Hopefully soon? The doctor was in with a patient and whoever answered when I called asked fro my call back number. 

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@Swazzle All the vibes!!!

LizzyTish88

@swazzle Vibes!

@beachyone15 That's cool you took Latin too! I took it thinking I was going to go into some sort of field that needed medical terminology and never really needed any of it LOL. 

MissKittyDanger

@Swazzle  all the vibes! I'm sure you're fine

labro

@Swazzle All the vibes!!!

@beachyone15 I hope you find out how much the raise will be soon!

@500days That's ridiculous they haven't changed the clocks! That would throw me off so much!

untouchablets

@swazzle vibes!!! I hope they call you soon!

eilis1228

@Swazzle My nails and toes are in similar condition to yours. I still have polish on my toes from my wedding in October, and I have remnants of a gel manicure on my fingers from Christmas. *hangs head in shame* PS: Sending you tons of vibes!
@audrewuh Have fun (and please be safe) in Juarez! Please read The Nightingale so we can discuss! 
@caseface5 I've thought about trying Jamberry, but I feel like I'm not coordinated enough to do it properly. How long do the manis usually last?
@CocoBellaF Awwwww what a sweet gift from @speakeasy14! She's pretty great I hope your H's back feels better ASAP! Good luck today in your meeting!
@TwoDimes *sigh* I too have had to cut back on manis for budget reasons. It sucks. Also, watching storms on your deck sounds amazing. I think that should be the next G2G.  
@minskat30 DYING at you cropdusting your H and Raj! If you ever get caught, you should blame Ani. 
@labro Are you finally getting Ruth's Chris today?
@jenna8984 I'm so glad you had a great birthday dinner! 
@southernpeach89 I vote that you punch the cheater! 
@beachyone15 YAY I'm so glad the meeting went well! A raise is a raise, and it's great that they're open to giving you one, even if it doesn't end up being the requested 10%. Congrats!
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Annnnd it's time for a meeting. Be back later!

wink0erin

I am back! I wish I was still in Florida. There's a huge issue that needs fixed in my case that is due TOMORROW and the people that need to make changes are MIA. 

The conference was great, met a lot of people and saw several I had befriended at past conferences. It was nice to catch up with them.

Once I was done conferencing I went to Disney World, where I met Chewbacca, which was the best thing I have ever done. 



I met some other characters too, but Chewie was my favorite. Saturday my friends drove up from Sarasota and we hung out all day in the parks. Rode a ton of stuff, met more characters, realized we are all getting old because of our various aches and pains. I had to sit down a lot by the end because my hips did not want to function. 

Sunday we went to downtown disney (now called Disney Springs, which sounds like a retirement home) for brunch and some wandering and shopping before I needed to get to the airport. 

Speaking of the airport, I need to take a moment to discuss public transportation. Uber and Lyft are banned from picking up at the airport so I had to take a taxi to my hotel. It cost about $60. On my way back to the airport at the end of the trip I was able to take a Lyft. It cost $20 for approximately the same time and distance. INSANE. 

I was only gone for a few days, but in those few days apparently everything decided to bloom/grow/do spring stuff. So now my back hillside has some daffodils, there are tiny green buds on a bush I thought was dead, and my grass probably needs trimmed soon. Oh and I have a ferocious cough. I can't tell if it's something I caught while traveling or if it is allergy related. As much as I hate the cough I hope I still have it at my Dr. appt on Friday so I can get prescribed some cough syrup. The good shit. 


@audrewuh I need to find where you post about the wedding because the snippet here is dreadful. 
@minskat30 Good luck at your appt! 
@TwoDimes that poem is so cringey.


whats the tackiest thing you've witnessed lately? Everyone at the airport in Orlando on my way home Sunday.
how often do you do your nails/get them done? Never, I do them myself when I do have them done. Fingers are usually all natural, toes I paint. 
What are your thoughts on the Ides of March? Bewaaaareeee! I prefer Pi day, but ides of March reminds me of high school English class. 

LizzyTish88

@eilis1228 The first time it took a little longer, but now that I have the hang of it, it takes about 20 mins. I thought it would be a pain, but it's just getting the hang of it.

@wink0erin Love your picture with Chewie!! That is what BF is most looking forward to for our trip to DW in September.

wink0erin

@Swazzle Best wishes and good vibes! Hope it's all fine. I had a similar situation after a test recently, I had to call to speak with a specific person to get my results and really it was fine. I freaked until she called me back though. 

wink0erin

@TwoDimes Snarky is my middle name 

labro

@wink0erin Your trip sounds so amazing! I second everything @TwoDimes said  (especially about Disney Springs). AW some photos of your growing stuff!! I took a few quick pics today of some of the stuff blooming in my yard.

Forsythia

Lenten Roses

Daffodils


I've got other things on the verge of blooming too. My irises are poking out of the ground and the flower buds on my dogwoods are starting to peek open here and there! There are also some buds on my azaleas that will open in the next few days!

Swazzle

@wink0erin - I love that picture! Sounds like you had a great trip! I hope you get the cough under control soon!

Hummingbird125

whats the tackiest thing you've witnessed lately? 
Does reposting every pro-Trump Fox news video count? If so, my friend's fiance is pretty tacky...

how often do you do your nails/get them done?
I do them once every couple of weeks, I hardly ever get them done professionally (Idk what it is about it, I just hate it).

What are your thoughts on the Ides of March?
I have no thoughts about this.

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I'm annoyingly busy at work today, but I wanted to pop in at least! 

Last night I had an awesome time texting with @Swazzle @southernpeach89 and @labro about The Bachelor finale. I am SO happy with how it all turned out, especially with who the next Bachelorette is. Cannot wait for that season to start! I made wings to celebrate, and finished up the last of my homemade ice cream (going to need to replenish that this weekend...)

@minskat30 - People need to learn to keep their mouths shut where women's bodies are concerned. Period.

@Swazzle - ALL the vibes.

@TwoDimes - I know a couple getting married in October, and I would bet EVERYTHING that they will find a similar way to ask for cash.

wink0erin

@labro I'll have to get some photos later. When I got home yesterday it was right before a thunderstorm so I was unable to get outside to check it out! There are tons of tiny purple flowers in some ivy on the hillside next to my driveway and I love it. 

MissKittyDanger

Urg! I swear past few days people have been doing the most irritating thing at my work. They just walk in without appointments then seem upset/shocked when the person they wanted to see isn't available.

What the actual fuck!?


Side note: it's my friend's bday today, and she got id'd buying smokes. She's 29 today lmfao

untouchablets

@misskittydanger Similarly, people will want to schedule training classes on my days off or during hours that I'm not available. They will literally try to negotiate my schedule. Idk how many ways I can say no.

Also I've had people just show up a half hour to an hour before class time wanting to start early. Most days I only have 45 minutes free to take a break, the rest of the time I'm teaching classes. It's so rude!

MissKittyDanger

@untouchablets  I'm usually early to appts, but I rarely expect people to take me early.
The worst part is my coworker has days this week she doesn't want to see anyone so she can catch up on work .... obv people come in to see her those days. Really bud!?

eilis1228

@wink0erin CHEWIE! What a fun pic! Sounds like you had a great trip. RE: airport transportation-- You can find a way to skirt the no-Uber rule at airports for pickup. Just set your pin to an area outside the airport and then call the driver and give them your gate info. I've done it a few times with no issue at various airports.

@hummingbird125 Mmmmm homemade ice cream. I need to bust out my Kitchenaid ice cream maker and experiment this summer!
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whats the tackiest thing you've witnessed lately? 
One of my coworkers loves drama and gossip, and during our meeting we could see a couple of coworkers outside getting into a car. One of them is married, and the other gets on everyone's nerves. Gossipy coworker immediately said, "OMG how horrible would it be if we saw Coworker B squeeze Coworker A's ass?" So out of the blue, and an unfounded rumor like that could be pretty damaging if overheard by the wrong people. Really catty and unnecessary.

how often do you do your nails/get them done?
I used to get them done twice a month, but I still have polish on my toes from my wedding in October, and I have remnants of a gel mani on my nails from Christmas. I hate taking off gel polish on my own--totally destroys my nails, so I let them look ghetto for a while.

What are your thoughts on the Ides of March?
Et tu, Brute? 

Last night I hung out with @audrewuh, and we got a lot done on some projects. I brought wine, but it wasn't very good. We drank it anyway. She made a frozen pizza for dinner, and I'm a little bloated today, but it's worth it. 

Tonight I need to work out, cook dinner, and work on one of my various sewing or knitting projects. Fun times. H and I originally planned to make chicken tikka masala in the crock pot and some homemade naan, but we overslept this morning and didn't have time to prep the food. No idea what I'm going to make instead. Something with chicken.

Work is so crazy right now. My whole department feels completely overwhelmed and frazzled. My company is bleeding money, and it looks like layoffs and pay cuts are in our future. My department is safe because we bring in a lot of revenue, but I'm worried about a pay cut. I'm also worried they'll add to our workload by eliminating admin assistants. My department's admin assistant is in her late 60s, and I'm betting they'll try to force her to retire (they've kind of hinted at it a few times since she turned 65). Life will be REALLY crazy without her, so please send tons of vibes that whatever plan my company comes up with doesn't affect my department too much. I'll know more info on March 29.

Anywho, hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Swazzle

Thank you everyone for the vibes! 

The doctor just called and everything is fine! No abnormalities! 

SO relieved! 

speakeasy14

@CocoBellaF you're very welcome! I'm so glad it arrived in tact after my lazy packaging!  
@swazzle fingers and toes crossed! 
@beachyone15 feel better!
@wink0erin hahaha I love your snark today

@audrewuh oh my... please share more


I came home to internet and tv! I facetimed, my sister, my best friend, and my bf's brother and his Fi.  It was amazing haha

My nephew was sleeping so I didn't get to see him, but my best friend said he's already trying to walk... little dude is 7 1/2 months old!  

whats the tackiest thing you've witnessed lately? 
There was an environmental emergency with my job yesterday.  Nothing severe, but emergency teams were onsite to handle clean up and had to shut down the road.  We're all trained how to handle PR issues and it was very hush hush.  One guy marched (not even exaggerating) up to me and demanded I tell him what was going on.  I told him I had no idea, but if they weren't evacuating us, I'm sure it was nothing that anyone should need to worry about.  He then stomped out of my office and went to the head of security, who gave the same response.  Because no one would give him something to gossip about he marched outside to where the emergency responders were and demanded someone give him answers.  Dude, it has nothing to do with you, and you're no where near important to be demanding answers!

how often do you do your nails/get them done?
I used to get a pedicure monthly, but haven't had one since I think November.  I really want one now. Stupid car.

I've been painting my nails at home when I'm bored.  I just did my toes over the weekend, and applied St. Patty Jamberry's to my fingers.

What are your thoughts on the Ides of March?
Beware

minskat30

Little Miss Ani is doing great...heart rate is 140, measuring 1 week ahead at this point and she was kicking me during the appointment.  All is well with me too...blood pressure is fantastic, weight is "meh" but the doctor told me I'm retaining water (my legs are like tree trunks too...lol) and all my other symptoms are perfectly normal.  I'm really, really grateful for a healthy pregnancy and I love my doctor sometimes when she reminds me that despite the weight gain being more than average I'm a very, very healthy patient of hers.  Gold star.   

labro

@minskat30 Yay!! I'm glad you and baby are doing well!!!! Also holy shit a whole week ahead?? She's gonna be a big girl when she comes out!

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@Swazzle I'm so glad your results are normal!!! YAY!!!!!!

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@minskat30 Yay! That's such an awesome update! You're doing so great!

speakeasy14

@TwoDimes omg that poem.... 

eilis1228

That awkward moment when you run into the CEO and another chief officer in the bathroom, and they make small talk with you while you try and go into a stall...

LizzyTish88

@eilis1228


@minskat30 and @Swazzle YAY for good health news!

wink0erin

I need to rant because it's been bugging me and I trust you gals. 

I was out of town for 5 days for the conference (and bonus Disney) and was super busy almost the whole time. I rarely pulled my phone out, and whenever I did have a free minute I would pop a text out to bf to update on my day/send photos, then once I was busy again I would put the phone away. I didn't think it was a big deal. 

Well, last night BF called me to talk about something that was bothering him. Apparently he was pissed/annoyed that while I was gone I didn't ask "how is your day."  I didn't ask that, but in my defense, when I would update about my day he would update about his, so I never saw the need to ask specifics. My reaction was mostly silence because I had no idea what to say. I did eventually explain that this is something he really will have to learn to deal with, since I travel for work and conferences frequently, cell phone service is sometimes spotty or I'm too busy to have my phone out, not to mention it's rude to have my phone out when with other people.

He swears that it's ok and he just wanted to say why he had been short with me. I'm glad he said something rather than stewing on it any longer, but it still bugs me that he stewed for days and actually was pissed at me without me knowing it. 

If I'm in the wrong here, please tell me, NEY!

speakeasy14

@wink0erin I mean, he had to know you weren't really chatting a lot.  So I get being annoyed by his irritation, but not something I'd dwell on.   Maybe since you now know it bothers him. next time you're traveling instead of automatically sharing how your day is going say something like "hey I have a few minutes for downtime, how's your day going?"  Even when I'm busy I like to randomly check in on my bf to ask how his day is going.  Sometimes, when I'm busy, he'll check in if he hasn't heard from me.  Just a nice, was thinking of you.

Swazzle

@wink0erin - I think it's really good that he brought it up to you rather than holding it in or trying to brush it off. He probably didn't want to bring it up to you while you were away and IMO that was a wise decision. It sounds like he just wanted to bring to your attention something that hurt his feelings/upset him and he sounds to me like he really missed you and maybe that's where some of these feelings are stemming from too. Maybe next time you're away for work, you can take a few extra minutes out at night before bed to give him a call and catch up that way he doesn't feel forgotten or left out and I'm guessing you'll be by yourself so being rude to work-related people won't be an issue at that time? I don't think either of you are necessary "in the wrong" here.