Tuesday

VarunaTT

So, the 3 old school knotties that are in NOLA have either posted on FB or I reached out to them.  I can only remember HE's handle though and I don't want to post their real names.  The only one I haven't heard from/seen (and I'm not her FB friend) is @short+sassy.  2 of them evacuated and have minimal damage to their homes, the other one rode it out and has minimal damage to their homes.  So far everyone seems to be okay.

SSDD here.  Paid off 2 small balance credit cards and made a big payment on another one.  Trying to move forward a little bit each day, working towards this move.  I am so ready for summer to be over though.  Since the AC was on the fritz a few times in this office building, it set off my heat sensitivity and this summer has been a struggle.  I've gone home sick 2 times from main job, and had to call in sick 2 times from 2nd job b/c of it.  I'm just over it.

Went and had dinner with my parents last night.  My mother is now texting, which is good and bad.  I set her up with Duo last night so they can do telehealth visits with the doctors if necessary.  She's adapting to the smartphone a lot better than I thought she would and that makes me happy.  Although I have to pay far more attention to who I'm texting now.  

VarunaTT

OH, I didn't have time to post yesterday, so I forgot.

Candyman is EXCELLENT.  I have never seen anything but the 1st one, but I adore the first one.  I had rewatched it a couple of weeks of weeks ago in preparation and I highly recommend doing that.  There is definitely a scene that is an "oh shit" moment and if you remember the first one, it's deliciously satisfying.

The political message is still there, in spades.  I hate to say it's "updated" b/c hey  shocking, racism/gentrification in America hasn't changed, but while the 1st one is still relevant, this one is more relevant, if that makes sense.  The last 15 minutes, my buddy and I were like, "OMG are they going there, OMG they're going there, and holy shit at how they went there."  I also like what they did to the mythology of Candyman; I think it was an excellent choice to keep the series going if they wanted to.  The art and photography in the movie is also really well done, with one exception.  The opening shot of the 1st one is an iconic movie moment, doing the one long overhead shot of Chicago from the rich portions to the ghetto portions.  They did an homage to it, but the shot was from the street level up.  I get what they were trying to do, but it really just didn't read right and I don't think if I had been familiar with the 1st one, I would've gotten it at all.

ETA: IDK why I put NYC, instead of Chicago.  It's fixed now.

MissKittyDanger

@VarunaTT Glad you heard from others - are they okay? How is everything down there?
Tbh I find the older gen are adapting to smartphones better in general than expected.
My mum would try to text with an old phone and it was literally faster for her to call. Smartphone? So much faster.

VarunaTT

@MissKittyDanger Sorry, I realized after I posted, I didn't tell anyone their statuses, so I did edit.  Here, "2 of them evacuated and have minimal damage to their homes, the other one rode it out and has minimal damage to their homes.  So far everyone seems to be okay."

MissKittyDanger

So with my bday next Tuesday, my mum is doing a late in the day thing on Saturday. I know I'm getting at least a giftcard for the mall from my aunt and uncle - so I'm already trying to mentally shop.
I need new clothes. Idk if I'm just not feeling certain things, my style is changing OR because I've gained some weight it just not fitting properly anymore {covid + depression = weight gain, unfortunately only time I've literally gained weight with depression *sigh* }

Anyways, I'm looking at a few stores to see what's out there. So expensive  

I may just buy a couple key items. I really just need tops - my pants are fine. I only buy from one place because the fit is just *chefs kiss*

mrsconn23

DH got the official offer from last week's interview and it's thrown everything into a tailspin because the money is very, very good.  There's some drawbacks, but the improvement to our bottom line is very attractive. We still have questions, but turning it down will be hard if we decide to do that.   He also officially resigned from current job yesterday.

I had a panic attack last night.  I thought I was going to throw up and pass out, but thankfully I realized what was going on and grabbed an ice pack for the back of my neck.  This is good change, but my anxiety is still telling me it's a bear trying to get me. LOL 

I think I'm going to Mexico with one of my BFF's at the end of Jan for my 40th.  Costco travel packages are legit.  4 days all-inclusive, with transfers, at an adults only resort is less than $2k for the both of us to go.  

I'm also trying to get our anniversary planned.  There's an immersive Van Gogh exhibit at our art museum and Dave Attell is going to be in town doing some shows the weekend of, so we may make a whole day/night out of it with dinner and a hotel stay. 

DH is off the rest of the week after today.  He's hoping to be in project mode since he needs a bunch of stuff out of the garage before the winter.  Counting the hours to the long weekend.  SSDD otherwise. 

STARMOON44

Since returning from vacation I’ve applied to 6 new jobs. My job is fine but I’m just over it, and I want something new now so I can then get pregnant versus feeling locked in because I will need paid maternity leave and most jobs in my field have good benefits but a years waiting period for paid leave. I figure I’ll give it a good push while I’ve got the energy. Other than that just feeling wistful about summer being over, going to enjoy my last few pool visits to the max. 

mrsconn23

Good luck @STARMOON44.  I know the one you didn't get over the summer was tough since you did all.the.interviews.  Fingers crossed the right opportunity, or two, comes along.  

MyNameIsNot

Congrats, @mrsconn23! This is a good dilemma. Also good info on Costco. We're talking about going to Mexico in Feb for H's 50th.

@CharmedPam, are you FB friends with S+S? I'm sure she's ok, but still sending vibes.

Nothing much going on here. We're getting some storm bands so it's a lot cooler than normal and August can see its way out. 

ei34

Keeping up the positive vibes for S+S
Gosh I'm sorry about the panic attack @mrsconn23
Fingers crossed @STARMOON44 that sounds like a good plan!

I had forgotten how sweltering the beginning of the school year is.  I always wish for pumping AC the first few weeks and then the month of June.  Oh well.
After work it's just going to be loving on the kids who have their first day tomorrow.

mrsconn23

MyNameIsNot said:

Congrats, @mrsconn23! This is a good dilemma. Also good info on Costco. We're talking about going to Mexico in Feb for H's 50th.

It's so, so easy.  They do have a limited selection of resorts they work with, but I'm going to Mexico to sit by a pool and drink all day.   I can pick a resort out of the 5-10 offered where I can do that and they will fit the bill, especially at that pricing.  LOL 

But have fun!!  That's a great plan for a bday trip, clearly.   

CharmedPam

I always forget about costco travel.  I wish I had people to travel with.  I was hoping Jordan Pele did Candy Man some justice. I can’t wait to see the movie.  Lots of horror ones I want to see.  I haven’t been to the theatre in a long time!

I’m not FB friends with S&S, but i figured if we don’t hear from her by the end of the day, I’ll shoot her a text to see if she had to evacuate and is back.  I hear they don’t want peoole coming back just yet though, depending on the area. 

Edit: and yay MrConn!  I’m glad your happy with the offer.  This is the 2nd shift job?

climbingsingle

My friend in NOLA also said she had minimal damage to her house. But they'll be staying at her in-laws for a while since they have no idea when power will be restored. 

SSDD here. Already ready for the long weekend. 

mrsconn23

CharmedPam said:

Edit: and yay MrConn!  I’m glad your happy with the offer.  This is the 2nd shift job?

Both jobs are 2nd shift to start.  He's probably going to be on it for at least a year, which we can manage.  One is much further from home, but it's the $$$ job. We're still debating.  

Job 1, we knew from the outset the shift, benefits, pay, expectations. 
Job 2, it's been like pulling teeth...but now that we know and the salary blows #1 out of the water...it's making this a super hard decision. 

These companies are each other's direct competitors.  

levioosa

@mrsconn23 any chance he could go back to company #1 and ask them if they could match or at least meet something comparable to the salary of #2?

mrsconn23

levioosa said:

@mrsconn23 any chance he could go back to company #1 and ask them if they could match or at least meet something comparable to the salary of #2?

He's contemplating that at the moment.  And then I guess it will depend on how bad they want him.  They acted like the pay he's getting is the absolute top for the position, but also he's their top candidate for the position.  So...yeah.  It keeps getting more interesting, LOL. 

mrsconn23

Just because y'all have been following my drama...DH talked to his friend that works at company #2 and finally revealed to him the competing offers. 

Friend said that DH will probably make more $$ in the long-run at job #1 because your earnings are more diversified (solid raise structure, annual bonuses, stock options, and higher 401k matching).  Job #2 gives you a mess of money up front and then basically nothing but stock after that, scant raises, no annual bonus, and little 401k match. Friend isn't unhappy with his job, but was impressed at the package DH was offered by job #1.   
I've had a metric fuckton of intuition about job #1 since DH really started to get into the process.  They just gave me a much better feeling.  I firmly believe it's the better move. 

Maybe my jaw will relax now.  My stress response to all this has been out of control.  

CharmedPam

I got a hold of @short+sassy and she’s still in New Orleans.  No power, electricity, phone etc but has water at least.  She’s ok! 

MyNameIsNot

CharmedPam said:

I got a hold of @short+sassy and she’s still in New Orleans.  No power, electricity, phone etc but has water at least.  She’s ok! 

So glad she's ok! Thanks for keeping us updated.

levioosa

Thanks! @CharmedPam

glad you’re okay @short+sassy! 

Casadena

CharmedPam said:

I got a hold of @short+sassy and she’s still in New Orleans.  No power, electricity, phone etc but has water at least.  She’s ok! 

Yay, that's great news!  Thank you for checking. 

Jen4948

CharmedPam said:

I got a hold of @short+sassy and she’s still in New Orleans.  No power, electricity, phone etc but has water at least.  She’s ok! 

Very glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing.

Jen4948

Congrats @mrsconn23 to your husband. Sorry about your panic attack.

ILoveBeachMusic

So glad to hear @short+sassy is fine. Thanks for letting us know, Pam.

mrsconn23

SO glad to hear about @short+sassy! 

kvruns

Glad you heard from S+S and she's doing as well as can be

MNNEBride

So glad @short+sassy and dh are OK!

banana468

So glad to hear that @short+sassy is doing OK!  

I spoke to one client yesterday who stated that for his area this was a major wind event compared to Katrina which was a flood event.  He drove on the local highways home from Baton Rouge and there are still trees in the road.  

MissKittyDanger

@CharmedPam Thank you for getting her! Glad @short+sassy is okay!
Did she hear if anything is coming back at any point?

ei34

Thanks @CharmedPam and glad you're okay S+S

CharmedPam

I don’t think they have an eta on that.  Usually it does take a long time last years tornadoes in the NY area had power down for a week!