Ash Wednesday

ei34

I deleted Facebook from my phone for Lent, although I should really give up carbs   

It finally hit 20 degrees here.  Anyone else ready for spring?!  

OurWildKingdom

I’m so ready for spring! We got a couple inches of snow overnight. The roads were clear, but getting to work was still a drag. I was on time, though.

I took 10 minutes to meditate and do my daily recovery readings, and I’m playing some meditation music at my desk. So far I’ve seen a little improvement in my mood.

ETA: DW gets her replacement VA check next Wednesday! Yay!

mrsconn23

DefConn's musical was SO CUTE last night and he did so well with his speaking part!  He was one of the kids you could actually understand, but I think that the amount of kids that did have parts was awesome.  My mom and I were giggling with delight through the whole thing.    

Day off today.  I'm done with the stuff I wanted to get done for the most part.  I thought about cleaning DefConn's room, but I think I'm going to wait until the weekend and make him help me.  I do need to figure out what shorts he has and what I still need to get him before his vacation later this month.  He definitely needs new swim trunks.   Also, I think we're going to paint his room and maybe get him a lofted bed while he's on vacation. 

We're also planning on going out a few times.  I am looking forward to the 'alone' time.  The kiddo will be around, but he's 18...so he'll be either at work, out with friends/the gf, or sleeping.  He's too cool for us olds.   

Bingo tonight.  Sister and mom time, yay.  

short+sassy

Ugh! Dragging big-time after my 4-day weekend.  So happy to have had the time off, so hateful to be back at work, lol.  I'm extra annoyed also.  It was already going to be a busy day.  And then I got dumped an extra large and unusual project.  While I realize the timing can't be helped, I'm like, "WTF. Really?!?!"  Murphy's Law is the worst, lol.

But, overall, it's a good day.  Now that Mardi Gras has left, leaving only it's trash behind lol, life should be getting back to normal.  It's a relief.  

climbingsingle

I should delete FB off my phone too, honestly. I always just end up annoyed. 

It's cold. We're supposed to get more snow this weekend. 

Our puppy (who is not really a puppy anymore) is getting neutered tomorrow. 

levioosa

It is absolutely pouring here and it’s making it hard for me to find the motivation for the gym.  I have school today. I’m pretty tired from yesterday. It was a lot of peopling. Tomorrow I’m supposed to have breakfast with bff and our other friend and then go on a hike with FSIL if it isn’t raining. 

ILoveBeachMusic

Taking my car in today for some recall work. I also have some warning lights going off - they shouldn't be. They'll have to check those out too! Ugh! It's still cold  but at least it is sunny. I'm so over this weather. Today is DS2's birthday. We won't see him until we are all together in SC later this month. He is 25 and this is the first time I won't see him for his birthday!  

VarunaTT

I have been deactivating FB for the most part.  I reactivate it in the am, just b/c I like to see the memories, but for right now, I need the break.  I've been pretty good about staying off of it.  I still like writing little nuggets into the void, so I started using Twitter again, but I think i only have like...3 IRL friends on it and I doubt anyone actually pays attention.  So, it's filled the need.  I do like getting news from Twitter, but it's still a trash fire too.

My co-worker and I have been talking about float trips this morning.  I'm so finished with winter.

My lease has come up for renewal.  For some reason, I'm reluctant to do it, but IDK why.  Pros:  1650 square feet, 2 spots in enclosed parking garage, internet included (boon for this cablefree family), great location, great management company, passcode required to enter building, small tenant size (about 25 apartments)/Cons: sometimes noisy, not going out downtown as much so location doesn't matter, no pool, no balcony.  But to get a pool and/or balcony at the same price point, I give up a minimum of 20% square footage, parking garage, location, unknown management, way more units (like 100+), far less security, for basically same price.  So..it's dumb not to resign.  But I haven't done it yet.  IDK, I'm poking around in my brain, trying to figure this one out.

My brain is just broken right now and I'm exhausted.  Decisions in general are just hard.  

charlotte989875

I deleted the FB app and it’s changed my world. I still check in occasionally but I spend so much less time on there. 

Im meeting a friend out for dinner tonight; we used to be super close, and she was my MOH but some really bad things happened around my wedding with her (some ppl will probably remember) and we were not friends for a while. Since we’ve moved we’ve been working things out; she apologized for what went down and I forgave her so we’re reconnecting. So we’re getting fancy pizza and wine tonight!

short+sassy

VarunaTT said:

I have been deactivating FB for the most part.  I reactivate it in the am, just b/c I like to see the memories, but for right now, I need the break.  I've been pretty good about staying off of it.  I still like writing little nuggets into the void, so I started using Twitter again, but I think i only have like...3 IRL friends on it and I doubt anyone actually pays attention.  So, it's filled the need.  I do like getting news from Twitter, but it's still a trash fire too.

My co-worker and I have been talking about float trips this morning.  I'm so finished with winter.

My lease has come up for renewal.  For some reason, I'm reluctant to do it, but IDK why.  Pros:  1650 square feet, 2 spots in enclosed parking garage, internet included (boon for this cablefree family), great location, great management company, passcode required to enter building, small tenant size (about 25 apartments)/Cons: sometimes noisy, not going out downtown as much so location doesn't matter, no pool, no balcony.  But to get a pool and/or balcony at the same price point, I give up a minimum of 20% square footage, parking garage, location, unknown management, way more units (like 100+), far less security, for basically same price.  So..it's dumb not to resign.  But I haven't done it yet.  IDK, I'm poking around in my brain, trying to figure this one out.

My brain is just broken right now and I'm exhausted.  Decisions in general are just hard.  

You could request to the PM staying at the unit, but on a month-to-month lease. There's a good chance they won't be open to that if it's not how they normally do things.  But it doesn't hurt to ask and, if they agree, you still have the flexibility to leave when you want, with only whatever notice is required in your lease.

6fsn

I still have no pants, but I have a small handle on life right now.  WHY ARE WORK PANTS SO HARD? I only need them a few times a year so I especially hate it.  At least it's supposed to be 40 Monday so a dress isn't completely out of whack?

I got M2 some little presents to open at the hotel next week.  Her big presents are redoing her room.  She picked new bedding. She spotted a beautiful horse picture at Bed Bath and Beyond.  I told her it was too expensive, then of course bought it today:)

She used to have 2 doll houses and oodles of furniture, people, and cars.  Then one Christmas my brother got her a horse barn. She ditched both houses, all of the furniture and all but 2 people to take care of the horses.  I'm going to build her a little horse area.  I have a square of synthetic grass and some floating shelves so she can display the horses and other animals as she wishes.

VarunaTT

short+sassy said:

VarunaTT said:

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My lease has come up for renewal.  For some reason, I'm reluctant to do it, but IDK why.  Pros:  1650 square feet, 2 spots in enclosed parking garage, internet included (boon for this cablefree family), great location, great management company, passcode required to enter building, small tenant size (about 25 apartments)/Cons: sometimes noisy, not going out downtown as much so location doesn't matter, no pool, no balcony.  But to get a pool and/or balcony at the same price point, I give up a minimum of 20% square footage, parking garage, location, unknown management, way more units (like 100+), far less security, for basically same price.  So..it's dumb not to resign.  But I haven't done it yet.  IDK, I'm poking around in my brain, trying to figure this one out.

You could request to the PM staying at the unit, but on a month-to-month lease. There's a good chance they won't be open to that if it's not how they normally do things.  But it doesn't hurt to ask and, if they agree, you still have the flexibility to leave when you want, with only whatever notice is required in your lease.

Oh, they will and it's HELLA expensive.  I think they add on an extra $200-$300.  Which, I really don't blame them.  And I don't have a reason not to sign.  It's the best use of our money as the pro/con shows.  I think I have an itch to just GTFO of this city and we have a 2-3 year plan to do it, but I want to do it NOW NOW NOW.  I'm positive it's just part of the depression and I'll sign it...when I have to. 

kvruns

Varuna staying put sounds like the best idea. For me the biggest con would be potentially losing the parking garage. That is a deal breaker for me as long as you are living in a place with cold weather.

VarunaTT

kvruns said:

Varuna staying put sounds like the best idea. For me the biggest con would be potentially losing the parking garage. That is a deal breaker for me as long as you are living in a place with cold weather.

Yep.  As far as I could tell, I'm in one of only 2 places that actually has a full enclosed garage with the complex (and both are downtown).  The other have carports, but it's not the same.  I don't even have to go outside in the rough weather.  It's a luxury both K and I completely appreciate, especially when it's 3 degrees in the morning!