Friday

short+sassy

Not a very good "almost" start to the weekend.  I walked into a shit show at work.

All those IT issues I had yesterday might have just been a harbinger of what was to come.  EVERYBODY, including me again, was locked out of the system today.  I can at least get into my "local" computer system.  Just not our network/database drives.  Which is basically where all the work is.

I rarely pick up mystery shopping type gig jobs anymore, but I have one this afternoon.  It's actually not a MS shop, per se.  It's an audit and I announce myself when I get there.  Picking up prescriptions after that.

I did get my Alaska cruise certificate at Harrahs yesterday.  When I get back home from my audit, I need to call the number and find out what cruises are available so I can start figuring out prices for the other stuff plane/Seattle hotel.

Casadena

I'm so excited for you about the cruise - i've always wanted to do one to Alaska!!

Work is slow today. I haven a few things to plug away on but no real motivation. I'm in the office for a meet and greet with the top candidate for my old job, otherwise i'd probably be cleaning my house all day. 

We somehow lost G's sneakers - so i need to find him some new ones. His current wouldn't have lasted much longer, but so weird that we cant find them. He requested red sneakers this time, and of course N immediately yelled "I want wed sneaters too, mama". So N might get some new ones too

No big plans for the weekend so far. Hoping H will take the boys to his parents house to play for a few hours one day so i can have a little time alone. Probably doing some decluttering and cleanout of closets and stuff, maybe the zoo (we're members, super easy to go on a moment's notice!) if we're feeling up for it. 

Casadena

Also, has anyone done laser hair removal? I'm interested for bikini area and underarms, just curious about personal experience and upkeep. 

MNNEBride

We did an Alaskan cruise in Sep 2019.  It was really good.  Let me know if you need some info on anything.

CharmedPam

@Casadena, I do and loooooooove it. I did laser hair removal like 15 years ago and it didn’t work for me (it was the face), but technology has changed and it’s been working wonders. I would recommend milan if you have one in your area.  It’s pricey but they have a payment plan, a guarantee AND “for life” services so you can always go back for that same area
ugh to the work crap @short+sassy.  I hate when our systems go down.  My friend and I booked Alaska for next year.  She’s going with her diamond painting group so I latched on.  That, and the seattle trip is going to probably be my most costly trip.  And I’ve done Europe before lol! But worth it for me since it’s bucket list.  My friend and I wanted to go in September (because of the probability of seeing the Northern lights) but her group wanted Summer because of passing the glaciers.  It’s all what you’re looking for.  Lights or glaciers.  Can’t I get both?

ugh, already had to make a Home Depot trip early this morning since I had ants in my garbage can.  Had to get bait until my pest control comes out.  I have a dozen calls to make today regarding PT and pest control so I’m glad it’s wfh. 

Casadena

thanks @CharmedPam there are a couple that would be close enough to me! thanks for the recommendation! I'm getting so sick of irritation and bumps and shaving so often.

Casadena

CharmedPam said:

@Casadena, I do and loooooooove it. I did laser hair removal like 15 years ago and it didn’t work for me (it was the face), but technology has changed and it’s been working wonders. I would recommend milan if you have one in your area.  It’s pricey but they have a payment plan, a guarantee AND “for life” services so you can always go back for that same area
ugh to the work crap @short+sassy.  I hate when our systems go down.  My friend and I booked Alaska for next year.  She’s going with her diamond painting group so I latched on.  That, and the seattle trip is going to probably be my most costly trip.  And I’ve done Europe before lol! But worth it for me since it’s bucket list.  My friend and I wanted to go in September (because of the probability of seeing the Northern lights) but her group wanted Summer because of passing the glaciers.  It’s all what you’re looking for.  Lights or glaciers.  Can’t I get both?

ugh, already had to make a Home Depot trip early this morning since I had ants in my garbage can.  Had to get bait until my pest control comes out.  I have a dozen calls to make today regarding PT and pest control so I’m glad it’s wfh. 

They of course don't have pricing listed on their site but seem to be running good specials right now. Any chance you remember a ball park number (dont' feel like you have to share if your not comfortable, or PM if that's more appropriate!)

climbingsingle

Ooh Alaskan cruise! I've always wanted to do that. My brother's friend and his wife went this year and they absolutely loved it. 

So happy it's Friday. Not much planned for the weekend and I'm excited about that. 

short+sassy

CharmedPam said:

@Casadena, I do and loooooooove it. I did laser hair removal like 15 years ago and it didn’t work for me (it was the face), but technology has changed and it’s been working wonders. I would recommend milan if you have one in your area.  It’s pricey but they have a payment plan, a guarantee AND “for life” services so you can always go back for that same area
ugh to the work crap @short+sassy.  I hate when our systems go down.  My friend and I booked Alaska for next year.  She’s going with her diamond painting group so I latched on.  That, and the seattle trip is going to probably be my most costly trip.  And I’ve done Europe before lol! But worth it for me since it’s bucket list.  My friend and I wanted to go in September (because of the probability of seeing the Northern lights) but her group wanted Summer because of passing the glaciers.  It’s all what you’re looking for.  Lights or glaciers.  Can’t I get both?

ugh, already had to make a Home Depot trip early this morning since I had ants in my garbage can.  Had to get bait until my pest control comes out.  I have a dozen calls to make today regarding PT and pest control so I’m glad it’s wfh. 

I feel like you can?  But maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, lol.

Okay, I looked it up.  Sounds like some of the ice will already be melted by September, so the craggy land coming up from the sea is not all white.  But this is also the best time to see "calving", which is when the big chunks of ice will fall off and into the water.

I think it's only Princess and Norwegian cruise lines that are allowed to go through Glacier Bay.  Which I've heard is one of the best things to see in Alaska.  But there are other glaciers that most/all the cruise lines visit.  Fortunately, Harrah's cruise hook-up is always with Norwegian anyway. 

From what I've read, June/July is the best time to go because that is when the weather is the most mild and there's less rain.

Which is probably why Harrah's is giving away free cruises for the latter and cheaper part of the season, lol.  I am not complaining though!

Yeah, it's probably going to be at least $1200 just for the flights and hotel room in Seattle.  Plus you know there's always money to be paid for the cruise, it's only the "room" that's free.

It is a big savings!  But I always joke that "free" is a strong word when it comes to cruises, lol.

CharmedPam

short+sassy said:

CharmedPam said:

@short+sassy.  I hate when our systems go down.  My friend and I booked Alaska for next year.  She’s going with her diamond painting group so I latched on.  That, and the seattle trip is going to probably be my most costly trip.  And I’ve done Europe before lol! But worth it for me since it’s bucket list.  My friend and I wanted to go in September (because of the probability of seeing the Northern lights) but her group wanted Summer because of passing the glaciers.  It’s all what you’re looking for.  Lights or glaciers.  Can’t I get both?

I feel like you can?  But maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, lol.

Okay, I looked it up.  Sounds like some of the ice will already be melted by September, so the craggy land coming up from the sea is not all white.

I’m sure  you can get best of both worlds, depending on what line.  Also, Alaska season is very short, hence why it’s more expensive.  They send out ships to the bahamas and carribean year round, so those prices are always more appealing going South. We’re doing Royal, so i get to try another line. Yay!

Casadena said:

CharmedPam said:

@Casadena, I do and loooooooove it. I did laser hair removal like 15 years ago and it didn’t work for me (it was the face), but technology has changed and it’s been working wonders. I would recommend milan if you have one in your area.  It’s pricey but they have a payment plan, a guarantee AND “for life” services so you can always go back for that same area

They of course don't have pricing listed on their site but seem to be running good specials right now. Any chance you remember a ball park number (dont' feel like you have to share if your not comfortable, or PM if that's more appropriate!)

They have a 60% off promo now.  I did brazilian though and I wanna say $1,500 to $2,000 maybe? So if you do bikini area I would estimate much lower for that. I packaged it with another area.  Keep in mind, this is lifetime treatment too. An area of my chin is SUPER stubborn so I can keep going back and back and back till it’s gone and I love that!

Casadena

CharmedPam said:

short+sassy said:

CharmedPam said:

@short+sassy.  I hate when our systems go down.  My friend and I booked Alaska for next year.  She’s going with her diamond painting group so I latched on.  That, and the seattle trip is going to probably be my most costly trip.  And I’ve done Europe before lol! But worth it for me since it’s bucket list.  My friend and I wanted to go in September (because of the probability of seeing the Northern lights) but her group wanted Summer because of passing the glaciers.  It’s all what you’re looking for.  Lights or glaciers.  Can’t I get both?

I feel like you can?  But maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, lol.

Okay, I looked it up.  Sounds like some of the ice will already be melted by September, so the craggy land coming up from the sea is not all white.

I’m sure  you can get best of both worlds, depending on what line.  Also, Alaska season is very short, hence why it’s more expensive.  They send out ships to the bahamas and carribean year round, so those prices are always more appealing going South. We’re doing Royal, so i get to try another line. Yay!

Casadena said:

CharmedPam said:

@Casadena, I do and loooooooove it. I did laser hair removal like 15 years ago and it didn’t work for me (it was the face), but technology has changed and it’s been working wonders. I would recommend milan if you have one in your area.  It’s pricey but they have a payment plan, a guarantee AND “for life” services so you can always go back for that same area

They of course don't have pricing listed on their site but seem to be running good specials right now. Any chance you remember a ball park number (dont' feel like you have to share if your not comfortable, or PM if that's more appropriate!)

They have a 60% off promo now.  I did brazilian though and I wanna say $1,500 to $2,000 maybe? So if you do bikini area I would estimate much lower for that. I packaged it with another area.  Keep in mind, this is lifetime treatment too. An area of my chin is SUPER stubborn so I can keep going back and back and back till it’s gone and I love that!

Awesome, thank you! That's about what i expected so good to know i'm not too off. 

mrsconn23

I'm not a cruise person, but I do have an Alaskan and Mediterranean cruise on my list of vacation dreams. 

This week has kicked my ass. I've worked some really long days. 

DH is going on his annual guy's trip this weekend.  He getting his stuff pulled together right now to head out.  BIL is going to his parent's house, so it's just DefConn and me.  We're meeting my friend for dinner tonight and might go pick up the 'family' post-hole digger from my sister's tomorrow so DH can finally install our new mailbox (it was my dad's, he gave it to DH, but of course we share that stuff as needed, LOL).  Your 40's, where you're excited to have a mailbox that doesn't leak and make your mail all wet if it rains.  Hee. 

Other than that, finding the motivation to get stuff done around the house and grocery shopping.  Woohoo. 

VarunaTT

I'm exhausted.  I went and got my allergy shots and they really hurt this time, plus they're making me feel terrible.  Afterwards, I went and handed in my notary.  I let it expire at the last job because I didn't want to do anything for their convenience.  It'll be dang helpful here.

I have 2 more things I have to do at work and then I might leave early.  My boss is being so goddamn sassy right now.  I 100% know he's teasing me and it's really not anything super personal or horrible; my feelings are just really raw right now and it's hard for me not to get upset.  I also don't want to say anything b/c these feels will pass and I'm not particulary inclined to share my personal life at work.

Tomorrow is Mom's birthday.  OH, she LOVES the turtle, you guys.  I gave it to her early, so that she could be alone this weekend.  She said it makes her laugh and smile every time she sees it.  She set it up so she can see it from her bedroom window, which is where she likes to sit and watch TV.  Sunday is the first year anniversary of Dad's death and it just feels like a stone around my body.  I was so overwhelmed by my job situation and other things when he passed, I don't think I really ever started the grieving process properly.  It feels like it's hitting me doubly hard right now.

I did tell my mom about the new diagnosis. She did really well, had some questions, accepted "no" when I didn't want to answer some specific questions, and only had one moment where she asked if she did this to me.  She said it so small and quiet, I knew she was really scared she had and wasn't being selfish, so I was fine with reassuring her that there is a genetic component to all of this, but it's just my brain, not anything she did.

My wallpaper is finally in and the correct product, so I might do that this weekend.  I'm also thinking about going to Lowe's and seeing about some paint for my furniture I'm wanting to pain.  Or I might just be super high all weekend and watch silly movies.  Oh!  I got meet the cat I applied for on Saturday, along with 2 other recommendations that the rescue had that they thought would would fit my wants/needs.

CharmedPam

(((Hugs to you and mom this weekend))) @VarunaTT.  glad the turtle was a win!

levioosa

@CharmedPam @casadena what a timely conversation. I was laying in bed thinking about laser hair removal last night. 

I’m SD and I’m meeting a friend right now for lunch. It feels a bit like meeting one of you guys! We’ve never met in person. We always talked on the phone for years at my old job but were never in an office together. I’m excited! 

H comes down tomorrow via the train. I told him I wasn’t paying $40-65/ night for two cars and he was gonna have to suck it up and take the train lol. It’s only an extra 45-50 minutes for him though. This weekend is shaping up nicely!