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VarunaTTVarunaTT member
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I only worked 3 days and it still feels like the longest week ever.

I'm going to go have a very professional CTJ talk with the 2 attorneys who decided to run their mouths while I was gone.  I'm still very angry and I'm not going to be able to let it go.  I've developed a game plan and I know, even if it doesn't make a difference, I'll feel better and I'll at least shame one of them.

Nothing for the weekend.  K has canceled their out of town drag show.  Why?  Funny, remember when I said we were surrounded by covid?  The teacher at Turkey's school had to leave yesterday to quarantine.  The class (it's a very small private school) has gone virtual until after Thanksgiving.  While teacher is not showing any symptoms at this time, she doesn't have test results, and she does have to go unmasked at specific times.  So, K didn't feel safe going to the show and possibly exposing other people.  It sucks, but all of the other performers thanked K for telling them and looking out for them and promised to rebook.

I'm just really tired, y'all.
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    short+sassyshort+sassy member
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    It brought me joy this morning to check up on the election results and saw GA had turned into a hazy blue.  I know it's not over in GA or otherwise...and wow is it crazy, crazy close there...but that made me smile and perked my spirits.

    Last night was good, but exhausting.  I won $15 real money from my $25 slot play at the casino, but wasn't there long.  Mystery shops to do!  I had a little bit of a break.  I double checked my assignments and two of them were actually scheduled for today, so I only had two last night and I have four today.  Which is great!  It's much easier to have the whole afternoon after only working 4 hours than only having a few hours after working a 9-hour day. 

    I randomly had a fun political conversation with two people at one of the gas station shops.  I don't usually butt in on conversations, but I heard the woman throwing around choice words about Louisiana being so red.  So I knew they were kindred spirits, lol.  The guy said something really interesting that I hadn't thought of.  He said one good thing about this year's election is that...he is 56 years old...but has learned so much more this year about how our government and the election process works and thinks a lot of Americans have.  I told him that was a great point and I think he's right.  And it's a good example that, even when bad things happen, there are usually silver linings. 

    Unfortunately, by the time I was done settling down and entered the two reports, I didn't go to bed until after midnight.  But much to do today also!  Four mystery shops, plus I need to stop at the bank.  Then a nap, lol.  Then I need to enter those FOUR reports, ugh.  But the rest of the weekend is fairly clear.  Ooohhh, maybe a take-out lunch.  There is a place along my travels that has a good prix fixe lunch special.

    My H and I need to go pick up a microwave tomorrow for our last vacant rental.  I'm hoping my H will nail down today if the tenant wants to take possession tomorrow or sometime next week.  I can't remember if I told you all about this.  A different tenant's oven broke and we got her a new one.  For the "broken" oven, the burners work and the oven also works EXCEPT, sometimes the display won't work.  And, if that isn't working, then there is no way to know what the temperature is.

    The tenant taking over this last unit is the same one that is running a mini-nursing home in the other unit of this duplex.  It occurred to me that she may not really need the oven part to be working perfectly and we asked her.  She said she is fine with the oven and that, yes, her residents usually use a microwave.  In a spirit of goodwill because she was saving us hassle and money, we offered to buy a countertop microwave for her instead.  We're also going to get a temperature gauge for inside the oven (7 bucks on Amazon, yes!), so they could still use it if they want.

    The temperature gauge prompted memories from long ago, lol!  I had totally forgotten we'd had one in our oven growing up.  My mom was an avid cook and baker and those gauges are more accurate for recording temps.

    Other than that, I'm hoping we will go out to eat 1-2x this weekend.  We haven't been out for at least a couple weeks.  We could probably also use a trip to the grocery store.
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    CharmedPamCharmedPam member
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    edited November 2020
    It has been a long week!  I only worked 4 of those too! Walking away $1 up is a win @short+sassy.  Weather IS great @ILoveBeachMusic, we’re looking to do something outside while we can.

    let’s see, me:
    - no neice or nephew yet, could happen today.
    - I had an eye doc appoitment yesterday and I need glasses (only for tv watching and night driving).  Surprised it took this long though.
    - I woke up at 2 to eat cake (sugar free) and watch The House with a clock in its walls.

    edit:  I should add I’m trying to do a less strict Intermittent Fasting schedule, 10 am to 8 pm only - so 2:00 a.m. definitely doesn’t fit into that. 

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    banana468 said:
    I had a very minor exchange with DH's cousin last night over FB when she attempted to delegitimize mail-in voting.   In the process of writing a response DH asked me not to engage so I've remained silent for 12 hours which is the longest I've gone in over 40 years.  The last time I did this I think I was in utero. 

    Four years ago when Trump won, I wasn't happy but I accepted the process.   I think I've lost patience for people who are grasping at conspiracy theories.  DH and I had a lengthy talk over dinner last night with Chiquita where we talked about how she's starting to pay more attention to the news, she's listening to the words Trump is saying and that this is not behavior that is appropriate or that she should use.  If you try your hardest and don't get what you want you accept the results and you don't make insinuations and allegations that people did things to sabotage your success.   The only sabotage here is Trump opening his mouth. 
    It is very sad when parents need to have a "sit down" with their kids to make sure they understand that the "President of the United States behavior is bad.  That's not how we act in this family.  It's not okay to be a liar or a sore loser like the President of the United States."

    Although disgraceful, I am also lmao that Trump is progressively losing his s**t and going on rants that are more unhinged than usual.

    I'm also humorously side-eyeing some of his supporters that are suddenly denouncing his reactions.  I don't think the phrase "like RATS off a sinking ship" has ever been a more perfect description, lol.
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    @banana468 so well said!

    I need it to be officially called but I’m feeling pretty (cautiously) good too.

    I invited my parents and siblings over to the yard tomorrow bc it’s supposed to be unseasonably warm.  Grilling pizzas, lots of wine and I have a make-your-own-cannoli kit from Costco.  It’s either a drown our sorrows party or a victory party, really hoping for the latter.  Freaking props to all of you (most of you) who have family members who vote for Trump or live in Trump-y areas.  I couldn’t have gotten through this week without the constant “Trump sucks” themed text change with my nearest and dearest.  
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    STARMOON44 said:
    short+sassy said:
    levioosa said:
    This week has been one long stressful marathon. I still am extremely guarded about the outcome and I fully expect the giant Cheeto to refuse to leave and to cry fraud if he does lose. I’m anxious. I ended up stress ordering so. much. Chinese food last night. At least I have a big hike tonight to burn it off. 

    I have my face appointment tomorrow and my parents are coming home to help us work on the bathroom. I hope we actually make some progress. I need a second working bathroom. This whole sharing one in an already small house is not the business. I’m trying to decide if I should support the Indian place I love near my appointment, or my favorite Mediterranean place on the way home. Or maybe both? I guess we’ll see how stressed I am tomorrow and let that decide. Lol
    I keep jokingly picturing in my mind a mundane, typical eviction process.

    Congress posts a Notice to Vacate by Jan. X, 2021 on the front door of the White House.

    That date comes around, but Trump doesn't leave.  Nancy Pelosi meets a D.C. sheriff there, with the key and a few movers.  Donald and Melania's personal stuff starts getting hauled to the front lawn.  
    I picture the opening scene of Shitt’s Creek except Melania and Baron already left 
    That would a great meme!  Superimpose Trump's face on Johnny.
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    Idk how much of this week I've really updated lmao

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    - desensitization on Monday for BK
    - asked about eczema - could be milk, allergist doesn't wanna test cuz they don't wanna remove it from her diet. Advised M is become lactose intolerant. Ok to reduce but don't remove
    - recent flair up from swimming likely due to chemical irritation
    - eczema could clear up by 5 - will test then if continues
    - Angel had a bloody nose. Luckily it's weekend so I can wash blankets because blood everywhere - likely he sneezed. Probably due to bonking his nose on something as no scratches are seen

    - likely doing photos this weekend.
    - it's warm a.f and earth is dying but shorter winter. M is not thrilled I am happy but I heavily dislike cold weather
    - measuring kitchen this weekend. Planning on ikea trip soon to price out etc
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    MissKittyDanger said:
    Idk how much of this week I've really updated lmao

    run down

    - desensitization on Monday for BK
    - asked about eczema - could be milk, allergist doesn't wanna test cuz they don't wanna remove it from her diet. Advised M is become lactose intolerant. Ok to reduce but don't remove
    - recent flair up from swimming likely due to chemical irritation
    - eczema could clear up by 5 - will test then if continues
    - Angel had a bloody nose. Luckily it's weekend so I can wash blankets because blood everywhere - likely he sneezed. Probably due to bonking his nose on something as no scratches are seen

    - likely doing photos this weekend.
    - it's warm a.f and earth is dying but shorter winter. M is not thrilled I am happy but I heavily dislike cold weather
    - measuring kitchen this weekend. Planning on ikea trip soon to price out etc
    Good luck with BK!  She's so little to be dealing with all these allergy and eczema issues.  I hope you all and her doctor can figure out a good plan to help her get more tolerant with sesame.
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    short+sassy said:
    MissKittyDanger said:
    Idk how much of this week I've really updated lmao

    run down

    - desensitization on Monday for BK
    - asked about eczema - could be milk, allergist doesn't wanna test cuz they don't wanna remove it from her diet. Advised M is become lactose intolerant. Ok to reduce but don't remove
    - recent flair up from swimming likely due to chemical irritation
    - eczema could clear up by 5 - will test then if continues
    - Angel had a bloody nose. Luckily it's weekend so I can wash blankets because blood everywhere - likely he sneezed. Probably due to bonking his nose on something as no scratches are seen

    - likely doing photos this weekend.
    - it's warm a.f and earth is dying but shorter winter. M is not thrilled I am happy but I heavily dislike cold weather
    - measuring kitchen this weekend. Planning on ikea trip soon to price out etc
    Good luck with BK!  She's so little to be dealing with all these allergy and eczema issues.  I hope you all and her doctor can figure out a good plan to help her get more tolerant with sesame.
    The good news is that her being young helps :) The goal is she won't need epi pen and can eat at McD but have nuggets without risk of reaction due to cross contamination.

    Eczema she will likely grow out of - at least we're hoping so.

    The hard part when they're little is they can't say "I don't feel good" or "itchy mouth" if having a reaction :( 
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    OliveOilsMom said:
    I am here and I'm living for PA and GA right now!  Keep on counting Philly!  Not sure if it made the national news, but a few guys in a Hummer from Virginia were stopped on their way to the Philly Convention Center (where vote counting is taking place) with guns to attempt to stop the counting.  How fucking scary!  And they had Q***Anon stickers on the car too!

    I think tRump will leave the White House, but won't attend the inauguration. He cannot possibly be a gracious loser.  

    H is off today, his boss just told them all yesterday morning they could be off today.  So he cleared off the small desk in the kitchen and took it off the wall.  With our mini kitchen redo, we will be putting a kitchen cart or something there instead.  The support leg had come off again and Olive eats under there!  So we moved her bowls out from under until we could take the drawer down.  I forgot to take a "before" picture, he got it down so fast! 

    In a short bit, we will go to the Amish mart and Lowes, while I'm on my lunch.  Tomorrow, we will do the smaller section of countertop that doesn't require cutting.  But that's all, even if its "easy"!  Sunday we are having BIL over for his birthday dinner, so we are only committing to the one countertop this weekend.
    For a half-second, I was thinking Olive is your all's daughter, but then I remembered it's your all's dog.

    But in that half-second I'm thinking, "Olive eats on the floor under desk?  That's weird.  It must be one of those quirky toddler things."
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    S+S - DD does like to pretend to be a dog!  And she has eaten/drank out of the dog's bowl too!  We do generally try to have DD eat at the table with us though!  LOL!

    MKD - Have you tried Lactaid milk for BK?  H is lactose intolerant and that is what he drinks.  It is regular milk, just slightly sweeter taste for the lactose enzymes they add in.

    Our trip to the Amish Mart was a bust.  We only had a small amount of cash and their card machines were all down :(  So we ended up stopping at Aldi on the way home to get what I needed instead.  At least we were able to enjoy their delicious pretzels and got donuts and fresh bread for dinner and dessert.
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    @OliveOilsMom I missed this Friday but I'll look :)
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