Thursday

VarunaTT

I feel like this entire month is taking entirely too long.  This entire week has felt like a month.

Going to see Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair tonight.  My friend always gets tickets at the end of the row, back row.  I'm glad this time, b/c I think I'll have to stand up and stretch at some points.  4 hours and 35 minutes for just the movies and who knows how much time will be added to that with previews and commercials, will be a long time sitting in a movie chair, even if it is a recliner.

Otherwise, SSDD.  I've been feeling lonely lately, but I still don't really have a desire to put myself out there to make new relationships of any sort.  It's winter, so I'll let myself hunker down and hibernate for a bit, but eventually I'm going to have to start being personable to people again....I supposed. 

CharmedPam

Ditto to this week @VarunaTT. And I had Monday off. I don’t think I could sit that long in a theatre either.

I watched McDonald’s “grinch meal” vs Burger King “bikini bottom meal” reels ALL through the night since my coughing kept me up. Actually I think most influencers said BK won out but I must try these dill pickle fries for myself and hope they could become a permanent fixture on the menu.  I don’t think I need the meal, I won’t wear the socks. I know I’m a gross individual who should avoid these chains, but I’m not opposed to a McDonald’s or BK run. Shame me now.

Question of the day: After planning a trip with your friends, you invite 2 coworkers along. One of your “friends” latches onto them. After the trip, the “friend” uses the group text with these coworkers on it, to ask if they want to go on another big trip.  You have no intention of going on this new trip being talked about. Is this overstepping on your “friends” part? (Friend is in quotes because she annoys TF out of you, and you’re trying to edge her out of your life anyway). 

ei34

Vibes your way @VarunaTT.  I sometimes feel the urge to add a variety of new folks to my life, but don't have the bandwidth to make it happen at the moment. 

@CharmedPam I have not heard of either of those meals.  Is the Grinch one...green? Lol.  Do your coworkers feel the same way about the "friend"?  I think I'd let everyone say yes or no to the "friend" themselves.  If this is the one who's difficult to travel with, I would not be interested in the trip.  But I'd only RSVP for myself, not the coworkers, even if you were the original matchmaker.

About to get my period and I'm totally dragging.  Had to put out a couple of fires at work, this morning and again at around lunchtime.  It's my turn to drive a couple kids home in our carpool from the musical rehearsal.  Then it's swim practice 7-8, I am already pre-tired.

CharmedPam

@ei34, our facebook feeds are probably vastly different. Lol.  It’s an adult happy meal box with grinch sox (blue, red, green or ugly yellow), a big mac or nuggets, fries with dill pickle salt (people are salting the nuggets/burgers too) and a drink.
the BK SpongeBob box IS a yellow square whopper, fanta frozen beverage, bacon cheese bites and a strawberry pie.  

Thankfully, it wasn’t MY coworker but a friend of mine’s. We talked on the phone about it and she’s mad that said friend (yes the one difficult to travel with) just initiated another trip. I was on her side, in her shoes. Our friend is very very fake and showed her best side. Who knows what person will show up on this trip? This new side she’s showing me is all new to me, and apparently other meetup members are also avoiding her. It just took longer for me to catch on apparently. 

VarunaTT

@CharmedPam I now have to go to McD's to get the dill fries.  I love dill seasoning so much, it's a problem.  I think I have to drive somewhat far to get to a Burger King in this city now.  I'd be willing to try the bacon cheese bites, but I know what they'd do to my GI system, so I'll be passing on that one.

Honestly, "friend" sounds like they are one of those people who seems lovely and charming at first blush.  Once the blush wears off, they're not so likeable.  She's using the group chat to find her next group of friends, she knows she's worn out her welcome.  I'd be annoyed, but I'd let it go, not go on the trip, and wait for the new folks to figure out the same issues.

MNNEBride

I've received an academic rank at my institution and am now an Instructor in Health Care Administration. It doesn't have any tangible rewards, but it's an honor.  It was nice to receive this during a stressful time at work.

I have a cold and am feeling a bit under the weather.  We have an event with friends on Saturday, but otherwise it should be a relaxing weekend.

Friday afternoon, we have an appointment with an estate planning attorney.  We have a will and advanced directives, but need to get Powers of Attorney worked out while DH is still capable of having input.  I have legal insurance through work so the cost should mostly be covered.  It'll be nice to have that checked off the list.  

I saw one of the BK vs McD reels and am intrigued but probably won't run out and get one.  

CharmedPam

VarunaTT said:

@CharmedPam I now have to go to McD's to get the dill fries.  I love dill seasoning so much, it's a problem.  I think I have to drive somewhat far to get to a Burger King in this city now.  I'd be willing to try the bacon cheese bites, but I know what they'd do to my GI system, so I'll be passing on that one.

Honestly, "friend" sounds like they are one of those people who seems lovely and charming at first blush.  Once the blush wears off, they're not so likeable.  She's using the group chat to find her next group of friends, she knows she's worn out her welcome.  I'd be annoyed, but I'd let it go, not go on the trip, and wait for the new folks to figure out the same issues.

Exactly this, @VarunaTT. I think she knows we’re annoyed with her.

and update; I got the ugly yellow socks. And 1/2 my salt package had solidified with large chunks in it. Regardless, I only needed 1/2 anyway. 

Another pro tip on the web; trader joes’s has a dill seasoning in their stores.  

Congrats @mnnebride. What an honor! 

short+sassy

@CharmedPam, I want the Grinch socks!  But not enough to (probably fruitlessly) call a bunch of McDs to find out if anyone has them.  I don't want a repeat of the last time Shamrock shakes were supposed to be around but didn't seem to be.  The dill seasoning packet isn't a draw for me, but it seems to be a hit so McD might keep it.

I do want to try BK's cheesy bacon tots. 

I don't think your friend did anything wrong with the group chat.  The group went on a trip and now she is trying to plan another one with the same people.  That sounds normal to me, unless there is a nuance I'm missing (always possible, lol).  I assume she liked the other friend's coworkers enough to include them also. 

I know I'm late to the game talking about my Thanksgiving trip, but my H and I really enjoyed it.  It was very relaxing.  We liked being out in the countryside and having a private jacuzzi at our disposal.  We went into town for three meals.  One of them was good, but nothing amazing.  The other two restaurants were exceptional.  Pleasantly surprising for a town that only boasts about 12K people.

-----

This is frustrating at work.  I got a Teams message from my big boss (T) yesterday, asking me to meet in another big boss's (J, my former direct boss) office for a few minutes.  I replied back that I WFH on Wednesdays and wasn't in the office but could meet with them any time today.  He said he'd get back to me, but I haven't heard anything yet.  Argh!

I rarely interact with either one of them, so it is a little nerve wracking.  I feel like I get along with them and they like me as an employee, but they're also intimidating and I don't know them very well.  I get nervous enough meeting with one of them.  I am dreading going to a meeting with both of them and want to get it over with.  I've been wondering, "WHAT DO THEY WANT?", since yesterday and thought I would know by now.

My analysis.  My first thought was, "I'm going to be laid off" or "I'm in trouble for something." Work is so slow for me right now.  It is for a lot of people and there were already layoffs 6 weeks ago.  But I doubt J would be included in something like that because it's been a few years since he was my direct boss.

T has been looking for other work for me.  I feel the most likely scenario is J has some kind of regular work or a project for me.  But other than T needing to know about it, he probably wouldn't need to be in a meeting with us about it.  I dunno!  That's still my best guess. 

levioosa

Congrats! @MNNEBride

Good vibes for the work meeting @short+sassy I'm glad to hear your trip was nice.

I agree @CharmedPam. It seems like "friend" is someone who is trying to move on to another group. Overall I don't think you would have a problem with the situation if you really liked them though. It's more of a BEC situation. Also I hope you feel better! 

Work today. For some reason this morning has been complicated. Otherwise SSDD.