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Confessions/Rants/Vents?

I'm irritated that I have to be at work this week.  It's totally dead, and I have SO much to do at home.  My presents this year are all homemade, so I'm going to be crazy busy on Friday. 

MIL emailed me this morning to tell us that she wasn't giving us a wedding or Christmas presents because they have no money.  I don't care about the presents, but that's so awkward to say.  It wasn't really an apology, but an explanation.  IDK, I felt like it was really just... weird.  I don't know how to respond.

My H bought me a winter coat this weekend, and I feel really guilty about it.
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  • My husband annoyed the crap out of me on a few occassions this weekend.  And I can't remember why.  I would love to share, but god dammit I can't remember.  It happened in the kitchen on Saturday or Sunday morning.  He was by the sink, me by the fridge.  Dammit.  I can't remember.  Good story Mandy.


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    Yeah, that's weird Kiki.  My dad, stepmom, brother and sister came over this week and we gave them their presents.  Nothing huge, photo album for dad/stepmom, necklace for sister and Game Stop gift card for my brother.  They brought a hideous glitter covered white poinsettia and cards for us.  Oh joy.
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  • Winter coats are necessary. ;) 

    H had a total breakdown over the weekend because he's so upset over our money situation.  He said that he didn't know why I stayed with him because things have been so rough.  Poor guy.  I snuggled him for a long time after that.  He's just really depressed.
  • I'm sorry to laugh at your rant, Mandy, but I just can't help myself. 
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    [QUOTE]My husband annoyed the crap out of me on a few occassions this weekend.  Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]

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    [QUOTE]I'm irritated that I have to be at work this week.  It's totally dead, and I have SO much to do at home.  My presents this year are all homemade, so I'm going to be crazy busy on Friday.  MIL emailed me this morning to tell us that she wasn't giving us a wedding or Christmas presents because they have no money.  I don't care about the presents, but that's so awkward to say.  It wasn't really an apology, but an explanation.  IDK, I felt like it was really just... weird.  I don't know how to respond. My H bought me a winter coat this weekend, and I feel really guilty about it.
    Posted by kikibaby[/QUOTE]


    Ditto. I have four vacation days left this year that I for various reasons I wasn't able (allowed?) to take. If they rolled over it would be fine, but they just disappear into thin air January 1. I sure could use them in 2011 because I am attending at least 4 weddings including my own.
  • I confess my fi might be a little ticked at me tonight....I get to tell him a saved a dog from being put down and that doggie is coming with us to Wisconsin because there is a slight chance my parents want to adopt him....

    My vent/rant is people need to fix their damn pets so I don't have to do so much rescue and that they are responsible owners....it's not a good day when you have to save 17 dogs you only get 4 out and 9 more come in....SUCKS

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  • Aw, Snippy, I'm sorry your H feels that way.  I know mine feels bad too and has said to me he doesn't know why I'm with him sometimes.  But then he won't e-mail some guy to follow up on a job and I have to bug him about it and that makes me feel like a bitch.
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  • I got nothin, but hi y'all! We're having H's office Christmas party at our house tonight. I mentioned this to my boss last week and she insisted I take off early today (I wasn't originally going to ask to go home early cause I just started. I was just going to do all the food prep the night before and hope for the best). Anyway, I've got all my cleaning and cooking done, so I'm hanging out for now.
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  • We're having our office Christmas party from 3:30 to 5:30 today. Which means we don't have to work for those 2 hours we would normally work. Which means I'm annoyed with coworkers who are going on lunch breaks. We're having the party catered with Italian food. Yeah, I'll be hungry, but if need be, I'll grab a snack. I'm not going to disappear for an HOUR when I basically get a free 2 hour pass later in the day as well.

    Most of my coworkers are salaried, so I guess they can do what they want, but this also happens when people come in late or leave early due to Dr's appointments or whatever. Uh, if you were out for 3 hours this morning, why the hell are you leaving for lunch? Eat at your damn desk and work through it. I have no idea how well most of them do their jobs, but part of doing your job well is how others perceive you are doing your job.
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  • I am super pissed that Target is open until 7pm on Christmas Eve and that we have to stay until 8 to close that night. And the closing manager is a bitch, so there is no way we'll be getting out at 7. When I first started working there we were open unitl 5pm. They might as well keep us open until Midnight, damnit.
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  • Aw, Dean is so cute, jelenny!  You're good people.


    That's sad, Amoro :(  Poor Alan. 


    My mom almost made me cry a little bit ago, and I don't want to talk to her again because I'm afraid she'll make me more sad.


    Shiit, I have a lot of guilt today!  WTF?

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  • My mom is all "I'm sending your Christmas present! I am! For real!" She hasn't yet. Like Kiki, I don't care, but don't keep telling me that. She didn't get us anything for our wedding and then said, "I'll get you a big Christmas present!" and now her thing is, "I don't have that much money, but I'll still get your a Christmas present!" Stop lying.
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    [QUOTE]I am super pissed that Target is open until 7pm on Christmas Eve and that we have to stay until 8 to close that night. And the closing manager is a bitch, so there is no way we'll be getting out at 7. When I first started working there we were open unitl 5pm. <strong>They might as well keep us open until Midnight, damnit.
    </strong>Posted by BioGirl21[/QUOTE]

    I find there to be a huge difference between 8pm and midnight.  Like, 4 hours worth.
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    [QUOTE]We're having our office Christmas party from 3:30 to 5:30 today. Which means we don't have to work for those 2 hours we would normally work. Which means I'm annoyed with coworkers who are going on lunch breaks. We're having the party catered with Italian food. Yeah, I'll be hungry, but if need be, I'll grab a snack. I'm not going to disappear for an HOUR when I basically get a free 2 hour pass later in the day as well. Most of my coworkers are salaried, so I guess they can do what they want, but this also happens when people come in late or leave early due to Dr's appointments or whatever. Uh, if you were out for 3 hours this morning, why the hell are you leaving for lunch? Eat at your damn desk and work through it. I have no idea how well most of them do their jobs, but part of doing your job well is how others perceive you are doing your job.
    Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

    Mery, I was totally biitching about this last week.  We had a holiday luncheon, and one co-worker decided not to go.  So, she sat her at the office by herself, very likely doing nothing, for 2 hours, then took an hour lunch when we got back.  Ridic.  Even if she didn't want to go to the party, she could have gone to lunch while we were gone. 
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  • God.  I'm so glad I got out of retail when I did.  I'd never want to work like that now.  That sucks massively.
  • Awwww hang in there Kiki....I was ready to leave work crying because at 1pm I hadn't saved ONE DOG today and felt beat up.

    Don't feel bad about your coat because you know if your H needed one you'd get him one and he doesn't want to see you cold or sick...

    Some days are better than others and maybe your MIL was worried you'd be upset about not getting presents which the email was just a weird way to explain I guess.
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  • I'm being a complete coward regarding a case that crossed my desk.  It's gotten to the point where one of the attorneys now has to handle it, but I've been avoiding the client's calls.  I hate giving bad news :(
  • Mery, what if people take sick leave for their appointments? Do you still think they shouldn't take a lunch break?

    I am probably the only person in my office that doesn't eat lunch at my desk and I don't feel guilty about it at all. We technically get an hour for lunch and I am never gone more than 30 minutes anyway. Years of working in real archives made me too scared to eat around documents so that is my excuse.
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    [QUOTE]My husband annoyed the crap out of me on a few occassions this weekend.  And I can't remember why.  I would love to share, but god dammit I can't remember.  It happened in the kitchen on Saturday or Sunday morning.  He was by the sink, me by the fridge.  Dammit.  I can't remember.  Good story Mandy.
    Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]

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  • I'm ridiculously annoyed at my MIL for the way she acts.  She is the type of person that does and says things so people think she is the best mother ever, when in reality it's quite the opposite.  I HATE people that do everything for show. 
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  • I am mad at friend who I go to school with.  He told us back in June that he wasn't inviting any of us school friends to his DW next month (totally understandable).  We were a really close knit group of 4 people that used to go out a lot with our significant others.  But I just found out yesterday that he did invite one of our group to the wedding, so me and the other girl are left out.  It's a stupid thing to feel bad about, and I would never say anything to him about it, because it's his wedding and he can invite who he wants.  I guess I just feel bad that we have drifted apart in the part few months, and I feel like I have been replaced as his "best friend from school."  So that is my rant, which is really a confession, because I know it's childish.  I would never tell anyone this IRL.
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    [QUOTE]Aw, Dean is so cute, jelenny!  You're good people. That's sad, Amoro :(  Poor Alan.  My mom almost made me cry a little bit ago, and I don't want to talk to her again because I'm afraid she'll make me more sad. Shiit, I have a lot of guilt today!  WTF?
    Posted by kikibaby[/QUOTE]

    I'm sorry your mom made you sad. :(  I'm trying to decide if it's worse that your mom makes you stabby (hahaha!!) like mine, or sad.  Hrm.  I woke up this morning to an email from my mom listing all the ways in which my older sister needs to grow up.  Pot, meet kettle.
  • Oh.  I do have one.  A very close friend of mine died last week.  He was my best friend/boyfriend from 14-20ish, and we remained friends after that.  It's sort of a weird one for Todd, but he's done well.  I don't know how well I'd do if I had to comfort him while he mourned the loss of an ex-girlfriend, so I give him a lot of credit for handling this as well as he has.  One of my girlfriends is upset that he didn't come to the wake with me.  Um...we have two kids.  It was the obvious choice for him to stay home with the kids.  I said to her "he asked if I wanted him there, and offered to get a sitter if I wanted him to, but it wasn't necessary."  She's like "well, he should have insisted."  

    Um...gofuckyourself.   

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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions/Rants/Vents? : I find there to be a huge difference between 8pm and midnight.  Like, 4 hours worth.
    Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

    <div>Holy crap that was funny, TR</div>
  • I'm sorry about your friend, Mel. :(
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions/Rants/Vents? : I'm sorry your mom made you sad. :(  I'm trying to decide if it's worse that your mom makes you stabby (hahaha!!) like mine, or sad.  Hrm.  I woke up this morning to an email from my mom listing all the ways in which my older sister needs to grow up.  Pot, meet kettle.
    Posted by Snippylynn[/QUOTE]

    It's not even her fault, I just feel guilty.  Story of my life today, haha!


    Salt- I think it just means you need something harder than Advil ;)
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