Thursday randoms

HisGirlFriday13 · May 2014

-- I am tired today because I went to a screening of a new documentary last night and then I went out for drinks with the filmmaker and my college professor, who organised the screening, and I didn't get home until late.

-- I bought Coffee Mate Thin Mints-flavoured coffee cream this weekend and finally remembered to bring it to work to try it and OMFG it is SO GOOD!! Whoever developed that needs to be awarded a prize.

-- I am kind of side-eyeing the self-hosted bachelor/bachelorette parties friends of ours are having in a few weeks. I'm happy to celebrate with my friend, but the self-hosting makes me a little grumpy.

-- DH's company is facing lay-offs, and although his job is most likely safe this time, it won't be that way forever. He's grumpy about his co-workers getting laid off and he's grumpy about having to start a job search and he's just generally grumpy.

-- I have a work obligation and then a church obligation tonight, so I won't get home until 8.30 or so, and then I have to pack to go my parents' house this weekend, and then I'm gone for work all next week, and I'm really just ready for this busy period to be over, thanks.

So what's the randoms with everyone else?

theartistformerlyknownas · May 2014

FBIL is staying with our furbabies Fr-Sat while we go to stepsister's wedding, so that means I have to clean "my room" aka the guest bedroom that doubles as my closet/dressing room/giant pile of laundry of undetermined cleanliness. Womp womp.

I have to host a 2-hour client meeting from 2-4 this afternoon that will likely suck giant balls, especially since it's supposed to be superawesomegorgeous outside this afternoon, but at least one of the directors is bringing some of his home brew to make things a little cheerier, so that's nice. (Gotta love having a job I can drink at.)

I'm out of coffee creamer. Wah.

mschristie123 · May 2014

- It's over 80 degrees in Chicago today- WAHOO! Ms Christie is wearing a skirt, tank top, and cardigan. Hello spring, my old friend.

- FI took a personal day from work to catch up on some wedding/life things. He wants to spend part of the afternoon buying us a coffee table and area rug. Love him.

- Supervision got cancelled this morning, so I'm at work an hour earlier than needed. Womp womp.

- We are heading back to my hometown this weekend to do final wedding prep things. This will be the last weekend we're in town before THE weekend! :-)

smalfrie19 · May 2014

I am excited that Richard Sherman was signed for another 4 years and he is now the highest paid AND best corner in the league and he deserves it.

I wish it was Friday, this week feels like its DRAGING

...that's all I got.

cupcait927 · May 2014

- FI got a promotion at work yesterday so we spent the evening sitting by our fire pit and drinking champagne to celebrate. I am now suffering through a massive headache. Too many bubbles. Totally worth it.

- I need to get some of that thin mint coffee creamer. We have two different kinds of coffee at work. One of them is gross and the other is tolerable. Every day this week when I've gotten to work only the gross kind has been brewed. I need some yummy coffee creamer so I can choke down my much needed caffeine in the morning.

- It's FINALLY getting warm around here and I'm loving it. I plan on going for a nice long run after work today to enjoy. Plusalso so I stop feeling bad for all the alcohol I drank last night.

- I really wish my workload at my job would pick up. I have a lot to offer and I really want to move up in my company but I can't do that without having work to do to prove that I can handle it.

beachyone15 · May 2014

FI and I went to a Third Eye Blind concert last night - it was AWESOME! Unfortunately, I'm realizing that we are both really too old to attend a late night, mid-week concert and attempt to go to work the next day. I'm pretty much useless today.

sarawifenow · May 2014

I have a really good random today! I've mentioned before that I work in finance. Well our bonuses are directly correlated to the market. The market has been freaking awesome lately, so I just found out that my trimester bonus is 6 times what I was expecting! I just about fell out of my chair!! Looks like we are upgrading our food at the wedding!

ElcaB · May 2014

I am tired and cranky.

Here is what I want to do tonight: Kayak in the sun (holler for 80 and sunny, y'all), drink tequila, and relax on the deck.

Here is what I'm actually doing tonight: Speeding home after work to pick up my too-big bridesmaid dress and exchange it for a smaller size at DB, speed to meet FI & friends at the bar where I cannot drink (I'm not drinking to speed up my weight loss), and laundry.

aspoonfulofsugar · May 2014

-I am sore as heck two days later from going all out on my end-of-session assessment in boot camp. SO worth it though.

-Our baby chicks hatched on Monday and Tuesday and they're adorable as can be. Happy and sad that they go back home tomorrow.

-Fingers crossed for this second showing on FI's condo tomorrow. His Realtor is on the chopping block and if these guys don't go for it, she's out. He's beyond frustrated (as am I, but I'm trying to stay the calm one) and we are praying it sells soon because it's been just too damn long.

LakeR2014 · May 2014

- I'm realizing planning/hosting someone's shower three weeks before my wedding is not an ideal situation for stress levels

- Found out a dear aunt is sick and not doing well at all - all prayers and thoughts are welcome.

- Feel like a horrible person because in finding out said aunt was ill, I was really saddened, and my thought process then went to how will I be able to make a funeral with no time off? Then to thinking I would be really sad if her and her kids may not be able to make the wedding and then realizing I thought all that; and feeling even more horrible.

SmileDamnit · May 2014

@HisGirlFriday13 - please send some of that thin mint goodness my way cuz I'm out of coffee creamer like lolo. And @Lolo883, I wouldn't turn down some home brew, either. In case there's extra.

mschristie123 - eeeks! Less than a month until GO time!!

SaraBrideSoon - MAJOR score!! Congrats girl!

I just got the clear to come home a day early from our big annual work conference so we can go to a big ass crawfish boil that one of FI's friends through every year. I'm ridiculously excited about it, considering I don't even like crawfish.

LadyMillil · May 2014

- I found out that the new restaurant by my house has a cheeseburger caesar - tomato juice, vodka and spicy seasoning mix garnished with bacon, Chorizo sausage, Havarti cheese, Tiger Prawn, pickled green bean, olive, pickle wedge, celery and a cheeseburger slider

- DH needs me to leave the car in the city tonight so he can drive home after night class since public transit to our neighbourhood sucks after 7PM. I need to walk 20 minutes back to my car (free parking zone instead of paying $40/week), drive 25 minutes to the park and ride, take bus A 40 minutes, then walk another 22 minutes to get home because the bus that connects to bus A isn't timed properly so you get off bus A and have 25 minutes for the next bus

- When my alarm went off this morning, kitty walked from the foot of the bed and stared at me until I got up so she could sleep on my pillow

- I changed my username so bridezilla sister wouldn't find me - formerly cmfarr

Couggal12 · May 2014

@smalfrie19, FI is a huge Seahawks fan. He's from Portland so he grew up loving the Seahawks since he has a lot of family from Seattle and now that we live in the Bay area he gets a lot of shit for his Seahawks gear, haha.

I'm excited for the weekend. That's all I got really. Oh and I drank all the wine last night so I might need more Tylenol soon. ugh.

phira · May 2014

- Back to experiments today, only to find that I don't have enough cells in my samples to run this experiment I've been putting off for a week or so. I'm going to try to run it anyway, just to get something done.

- Menu tasting tonight! We will not be tasting the exact menu we're hoping for, but the point of the tasting is to get an idea of what their food is like, and what options will be available this fall. We're disappointed that neither of the entree options we're hoping for are going to be served tonight, but we're excited because two of the appetizers we want are going to be served, and another one is like a mini-version of one of the entrees we want.

- There was a guy on the train this morning who was listening to country music on his phone without any earbuds/headphones. It would have been irritating enough ... except he ALSO kept stopping the songs before they were over, waiting a moment, and then starting another song. I was seriously stewing in my seat.

- I feel really bad because one of my cousins is getting married, and he and his fiancee sent electronic save-the-dates ... and addressed ours to me and my other cousin's fiance. I'm tempted to ask my other cousin if she received a save-the-date addressed to her and my partner. But either way, I feel bad because at some point, my cousin and his fiancee will realize their mistake if they haven't already. I'm not upset at them (neither is my partner!), so I hope they aren't too hard on themselves.

grumbledore · May 2014

- I am so, so, so tired today. I was out from 8:00 AM - 11:40 PM yesterday and I'm just tired.

- I had a three hour dress rehearsal for a concert next weekend last night and had to sing over a 50 person choir AND an 18 piece orchestra and my voice is sad and tired and I need a break but...

- I can't get a break, because I have another dress rehearsal for a different concert tomorrow night, followed by another dress rehearsal Saturday afternoon, followed by a concert Saturday night, followed by another dress rehearsal on Wednesday, followed by concerts next Saturday and Sunday. I have to keep reminding myself that I volunteered for all of this.

buddysmom80 · May 2014

-I am craving falafel like crazy. Tomorrow I'll go get some for lunch and that's the only thing I'm looking forward to this week (love you, PMS).

-I can't stop looking at my engagement photos, we are a hot couple.

-@phira same thing happened on the train once but it was rap music and every other work was "fuck" or "bitch" or whatever.

-I was FB stalking my MOH's H's page (I've talked about these two before, they sleep seperately, etc because they're Orthodox Catholic). I stopped following him on FB due to the fact that he posts a lot of "marriage is between a man and a woman" bullshit. Anyway, they are down in the Keys and there's a pic of my MOH on his page and I'm like "omg she looks so pretty", I click on the comments and he posts "I haven't seen a smile like that in a while, probably because I just gave her the D before dinner." Lovely.

-There's a really loud sneezer in my office area, it annoys the shit out of me.

-Am I the only one who was more excited about their honeymoon than wedding? Am I weird for this.

-Also, am I the only one who obsessed about their budget even though we have enough money in our bank account now to pay all of our vendors? I feel like on December 11th I'll be having a major breakdown. FI assures me we're fine, and I double and triple check the numbers, but I'm just nervous about that happening.

cupcait927 · May 2014

@buddysmom80 - I obsess over our budget all the time so you're not alone! I'm going to be a wreck by the time September 27th gets here.

climbingsingle · May 2014

I've had a headache for two days straight. Nothing is working in getting rid of it!

I have my trainer again today. She kicked my ass Tuesday and I'm still so sore. I have no idea how I'm going to do her workout today. Thank god it's only 30 minutes long.

SapphireCounselor · May 2014

- Today is my Friday. YAY! I took tomorrow off because my mom and her friend are coming into town to stay with us and I wanted to spend some time with them before they leave Saturday morning. Plus I'm taking them to a few local spots, including the Winchester Mystery House and a local wine bar. I'm looking forward to it. I just need to get through today.

- I have a phone interview today for a job I really want. Hopefully it goes well and I get to move forward in the hiring process. I'm also waiting to hear the results back from an online test for another job I applied for. Hopefully those come in today as well since I finished the test almost a week ago.

- I will have the house to myself to night because my husband has to work late. I'll look forward to this weekend when he can spend some time together. This week has been crazy for both of us.

Sugargirl1019 · May 2014

FI has his first final exam tonight! I am so excited for him to be graduating with this degree. We will be moving back to Dallas to continue his job with this company (with higher money yay!) and I will be starting my new job soon!

FI tried on his black graduation gown and a red stole, and he looked dollop cute. I said Oh you look just like Raider! (All black puppy with a red collar) We will definitely need father/son pictures bahahaha.

But seriously. This graduation has been a long time coming and I am SO excited he has finally done it!! When he walks across that stage, I am going to cheer so loud and go crazy I might be escorted out.

Here's my giant 14 pound son. He will look great in a matching picture with his daddy. And I don't know why its upside down?!

Peaseblossom55 · May 2014

My randoms for today, I'm sick I just want to be home sleeping and getting better, is it 5 yet?

For being sick I'm so hungry today....go figure. I just wish someone would cook for me though. :-)

Sugargirl1019 · May 2014

Peaseblossom55 said:
My randoms for today, I'm sick I just want to be home sleeping and getting better, is it 5 yet?
For being sick I'm so hungry today....go figure. I just wish someone would cook for me though. :-)

AH allergies have hit big time and I feel so crappy with sinus congestion and painful pressure, plus a very sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. It all keeps draining down the back of my throat. Gross.

Feel better soon!!

pinkcow13 · May 2014

- I spent over an hour blowing out my hair straight last night, and it rains today.

- My cousin/bridesmaid is selling jewelry now, so I figured I would support her and buy a couple of items. They came in today, and I love them! I instantly just put on my new studs.

- I'm stressed at work. Turns out my ex-manager (I posted about him suddenly quitting a couple of days ago) really screwed us over. As in said he would handle things, missed the deadlines for a few annual certification things, and I am now scrambling to complete one, even though I have no clue what I'm doing. My coworker and I will go over it at 2, since she has been doing this for years, so at least I'll know for the future. Now I'm beyond pissed at the type of person he turned out to be.

- Today is day 3 of my vegan journey, and it has not been as bad as I was thought it would be. I even noticed I'm eating a lot less, but I feel fuller. Tonight is my cheat meal, though, as I made plans in advance. I'll try not to be too naughty.

- FI and I cleaned the apartment on Sunday, and we still managed to keep it clean until now, score!

And tomorrow is Friday

SapphireCounselor · May 2014

pinkcow13 said:
- I spent over an hour blowing out my hair straight last night, andpissedins today.

- My cousin/bridesmaid is selling jewelry now, so I figured I would support her and buy a couple of items. They came in today, and I love them! I instantly just put on my new studs.

- I'm stressed at work. Turns out my ex-manager (I posted about him suddenly quitting a couple of days ago) really screwed us over. As in said he would handle things, missed the deadlines for a few annual certification things, and I am now scrambling to complete one, even though I have no clue what I'm doing. My coworker and I will go over it at 2, since she has been doing this for years, so at least I'll know for the future. Now I'm beyond pissed at the type of person he turned out to be.

- Today is day 3 of my vegan journey, and it has not been as bad as I was thought it would be. I even noticed I'm eating a lot less, but I feel fuller. Tonight is my cheat meal, though, as I made plans in advance. I'll try not to be too naughty.

- FI and I cleaned the apartment on Sunday, and we still managed to keep it clean until now, score!

And tomorrow is Friday

I was curious how this story would play out. Sorry he left you guys in such a bind! That's awful! I would be pissed too!

HisGirlFriday13 · May 2014

@pinkcow13 -- OH, that is infuriating!!

phira · May 2014

@buddysmom80 Any suggestions for e pics? I'm obsessing over what to wear, and feeling amazingly insecure. The good news is that our photographer is amazing, and one of her strengths is working with people who hate having their picture taken. But uuuugh.

OnceUponAVine · May 2014

I had a super productive hour while the kiddos I watch napped! I started said kiddos laundry, registered for summer & fall classes, ordered my textbooks, and put in a job application for a secretarial position at the local elementary school

beethery · May 2014

buddysmom80 said:

-I was FB stalking my MOH's H's page (I've talked about these two before, they sleep seperately, etc because they're Orthodox Catholic). I stopped following him on FB due to the fact that he posts a lot of "marriage is between a man and a woman" bullshit. Anyway, they are down in the Keys and there's a pic of my MOH on his page and I'm like "omg she looks so pretty", I click on the comments and he posts "I haven't seen a smile like that in a while, probably because I just gave her the D before dinner." Lovely.

what the kind of... I just... fucking... huhhhhh?

Someone needs to keep that fool off the internet, and probably just not let him speak ever again. That shit is gross.

buddysmom80 · May 2014

@phira I'm the same way! I obsessed about outfits, accessories, etc. I had my hair and makeup done by my MUA which helped a lot since she was able to contour and make things look less weird. For example, sometimes if photographed incorrectly, my left eye looks like it droops, which IRL, it doesn't, it's weird. I don't know if it was the MUA or photographer but not one picture do I have a droopy eye.

The first few poses or whatever were super awkward, by the end of the shoot, everyone was comfortable with each other, so if you have more than one outfit change, pick your favorite outfit for the second part of the shoot because most of my best pictures came from the last hour of shooting.

If you want I can PM you the link to my photog's blog with some of our e-photos so you can get some ideas if you want.

banana468 · May 2014

We are hosting Mother's Day at our house but DH hasn't formally invited his parents yet! I love him but sometimes I want to poke him with a stick.

I still have no idea what we'll serve for food except I really want to make turtle cake. Pregnant belly wins!

DH and I had SUCH a great time in NYC. We need a getaway like that more often!

pinkcow13 · May 2014

Tell me about it! And I'm sure that nothing bad happened to him or his family that maybe caused this. He is really good friends with his old team members that sit next to us. One of them said he has spoken with him, and while he won't divulge details (fair enough), he assured us everything is fine with him and his fam. So he's just a first class dick.

buddysmom80 - What...?!?! I must say that's kinda funny, but soooo inappropriate on so many levels.

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