Thursday

Swazzle · February 2016

Morning! How goes it?

Not a whole lot going on here. I haven't gotten a lot of sleep this week and can't wait until Saturday when I don't have to set an alarm.

Last night, H's friend came over to watch Survivor with us. He's been dating one of the people on this season off an on for about 4 years and I've met her a couple times so even though I haven't watched the last 2 seasons, I'm definitely watching this one. We ordered pizza and drank beer and it was a fun night.

Tonight I have an eyebrow appointment and I need to get my 'stache handled ASAP.

That's really all I got today.

[Deleted User] · February 2016

Good morning!

Yesterday was so busy at work, and today might be more of the same. Sitting here at my desk about to dive in to work, wishing I had some OJ.

It's going to be 78 degrees today!!!! I can't wait. Too bad I have to teach lessons after work, or else I'd go and sit in the backyard and let the pups run around for a while.

Can't wait for the weekend. Almost here!

@Swazzle - what kind of pizza? I got pizza last night, but it was just thin crust cheese with no sauce (makes me sick), so not really pizza...

[Deleted User] · February 2016

@Swazzle My eyebrows are so out of control....you would be ashamed of me. I can't remember the last time they were professionally handled lol.

Last night DH steamed cleaned our carpet and it got all of Maddux's mess up but there is still a stain there...UGH!!!! I'm going to go over it again tonight but I think our steam cleaner is kind of clogged up and needs to be emptied. I also tried to paint our ceiling and failed so I need to go at it again tonight and see what I can get done.

Friday we are seeing an accountant to do our taxes so I have to compile all our documents. Hopefully we will get a nice return this year since we bought a house and had a baby and such lol. We will see. Usually we get a nice return from all the interest I pay from my student loans and DH is a student this year too. He doesn't have loans but he pays a butt load of money for tuition so maybe something can come from that?

[Deleted User] · February 2016

@southernpeach89 - I need to get all our tax stuff together this weekend too! Thanks for the reminder!

Does anyone know if I should print off something to show the thousands I spent on the tumor and surgery from last year? Does that count for anything?

minskat30 · February 2016

@swazzle - Mmmmm pizza.

@CocoBellaF - I know there is a crazy high minimum threshold for writing off medical expenses (some % of income I forgot) but bring it just in case.

@southernpeach89 - Everything crossed for a return for you guys!!

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Full day at work today...meetings all morning

Worked out yesterday though and had the NICEST lady come up to me afterwards and tell me I was her fitness inspiration. Dawwwww. She said she was so tired and didn't want to work out but she saw me trying and thought she would try harder. So sweet I could have cried...I came *this* close to hugging her.

I'll check in later, lovelies.

[Deleted User] · February 2016

A couple things...

I just made cinnamon bunn coffee and I'm in heaven but then I realized that I don't like my outfit today because it makes me look like I smeared paste off over myself. I need a tan.

Swazzle · February 2016

@CocoBellaF - Extra cheese and pepperoni! Second time this week that I had pizza and I don't even feel bad. Your weather sounds incredible! I can't wait for summer. I don't know anything about medical bills + taxes but I don't think it can hurt to include it.

@southernpeach89 - You should handle that! Taxes suck but yay for getting a refund! I want that coffee.

@minskat30 - That must have felt so good to hear! You're amazing

cu97tiger · February 2016

@cocobellaf - I think you can deduct medical expenses if you itemize your deductions. If you take the standard deduction, then you can't. A tax professional would need to determine which one would be better for you.

Last night I realized that something was going on with Fritz's paw when Freddie kept licking it. After some investigation, it seems his dew claw has completely ripped off. I have to take him to the vet after work today.

My new medication keeps me up SO late. I was wide awake at 11p last night so I'm dragging a little today. Hopefully I'm able to stay up tonight, too, though, because I have a bunch of things to get done: gathering our tax information, putting away my clothes from my trip, emptying the dishwasher. Life is so glamorous!

beachyone15 · February 2016

Good morning! Last night H and I went for a walk around our neighborhood, cooked dinner (fried egg sandwich with some cheese, avocado, and chicken sausage - YUM) and watched Survivor. While we were on our walk I mentioned to him that some of us are planning an Austin GTG and he actually didn't freak out! So that was kind of a pleasant surprise. Tonight I have Bunco so it'll be a late night but I hope to win some money!!

@swazzle - That's so crazy that you know someone on the show! H and I watched Survivor too last night and it TOTALLY freaked me out when that girl got a bug stuck in her ear. I would have called a medic within 5 seconds.
@southernpeach89 - Good luck with your taxes. Buying a home did absolutely nothing for us, but maybe you guys will be luckier!
@minskat30 - That's so sweet! And great motivation too!

LizzyTish88 · February 2016

Hi everyone! Things here at work are out of control. Our whole office just got moved, they took the other girl who is in the open with me and moved her into an office and they are building me a wall and giving me a table for employees to come fill out payroll paperwork in private. It's a huge change and it's making me feel things.

I also weighed in this morning and despite feeling WAY bloated due to my TOTM, I was still down 0.5 so I know it's really more than that. I'm so excited to hit my first small goal.

And BF agreed to the Sept trip last night so I am over the moon about that too. Too many feels today. I will be back later when I can play more.. off to clean and get things back to semi-normal.

Swazzle · February 2016

@cu97tiger - Oh no! Poor Fritz! I hope everything goes well at the vet.

@beachyone15 - I was totally screaming at that girl, "OH MY GOD. IF YOU'RE CRYING ON THE FIRST DAY, YOU NEED TO GO HOME." And then they showed the bug. And I was like "Cry away, girl. Cry. Away." So gross!

@caseface5 - Great job on the loss!

speakeasy14 · February 2016

@CocoBellaF I'd print and bring all your medical bills. Also, cheesy bread sounds delicious even if it isn't the same as pizza haha
@swazzle how'd the gf do?
@southernpeach89 I'm sure you don't look like you smeared paste all over yourself. I glow in the dark, rock the porcelain skin. And yes, you'll get an education credit for your H's tuition.
@minskat30 that's awesome that you were able to inspire someone! I need someone in my life like you, so the couch stops calling me.

I went dress shopping last night and narrowed down to 4 choices for dresses that worked for me. Shared all my likes and dislikes with the bride and suggested after she has her dress to share all of the options with the other bridesmaids so they can pick out what they're most comfortable in. After I left the dress shop I went to my youngest sister's apartment. My puppy nephew was so excited for company that he tackled me the second I walked in.

Here are the dresses from favorite to least favorite (ignore the bra, and my faces):

1. Absolute favorite. I love the detailing of the back on this dress. I'm such a sucker for open back dresses.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/5v/ztyz13u3gvun.jpg

2. This was absolutely gorgeous, but there's no give. But again, sucker for open back.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/nm/a2jc8xo0l4us.jpg

3. The rouching and boning in this dress just made it incredibly flattering.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/ss/dykq0oertf1y.jpg

4. Simple strapless

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/q1/luwi2b38wy9d.jpg

And just because this one was awful:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/mn/2ijuvaiuurev.jpg

[Deleted User] · February 2016

@speakeasy14 I LOVE that first dress! It looks beautiful on you!

speakeasy14 · February 2016

@cu97tiger oh no, poor Fritz. Hope the vet is able to bandage him up so he can heal quickly!

@caseface5 your whole post is awesome! So glad for positive changes at your job and congrats on the weight loss!

beachyone15 · February 2016

@speakeasy14 - I love #1 and #3!

MissKittyDanger · February 2016

@minskat30 I would have hugged her or cried. Matt and I joke that I'll be an emotional pregnant lady lol

@swazzle @southernpeach89 I feel you on the brow situation. I just got my brows done last night and it had been since November that I'd got mine done!

So last night I got my nails done. Teal with a bow. Basically wedding nails but different colours. Plus - as mentioned above - I got my brows done. Damn that freakin hurts!

Matt had gone out with the guys. One needed help to get his truck after the horrible snowfall, and another was still reeling from a recent breakup. He got more info and apparently it really was out of left field that even her dad was wondering where the hell it came from!
Luckily he was able to get the deposit from their apartment back and returned the furniture they'd bought, but still sucks for him.

While he was out I packed. Everything is packed in the suitcase! If we get any souvenirs we'll just put in our carry on, since I left space.

Side note; With NYFW a lot of companies have released their spring lines and I saw some pants that are just too cute .... and too expensive

Image: http://www.bananarepublic.ca/products/res/thumbimg/ryan-fit-textured-floral-slim-straight-pant-painted-floral.jpg

Banana republic $124 guhh! Cannot justify spending that on one pair of pants, damn.

jenjen047 · February 2016

@swazzsle - So cool to know someone from Survivor in real life!

@cocobellaf - Are you generally feeling better? Able to keep more food down?

@southernpeach89 - Girllll I haven't touched my brows or 'stache since my wedding. I have really dark hair. They are out of control. Good luck with your taxes!

@minskat30 - Awwww so sweet!! I would have cried if someone said that to me too!

@cu97tiger - Aww poor Froitz! Good luck at the vet. Is the new medication somethign you have to beon for a long time or just temporary? I hope you can get to bed at a decent hour tonight!

@beachyone15 - OMG that dinner sound amazing!

@caseface5 - I thought this was supposed to be a slow week for you! Boo! Also CONGRATS on the loss!!

@speakeasy14 - I love #1 and #3!

The train is ridiculously delayed today....most people are not even at work yet. Coincidentally H offered to drive me into work today so that was a win for me and my commute.

I don't think I've mentioned this here but H and I decided to start couples therapy last month because during the holidays we found ourselves in some bad patterns communication-wise. Today was our 3rd session and I have to say I have seen such a HUGE change! Our therapist was very pleased and we agreed to schedule our next appointment for 2 weeks out and kind of just keep doing check ins as needed after that. I was embarrassed to go to therapy so early, but seeing how quickly we have been able to make changes makes me feel better that we did the smart thing by going in early instead of letting things get really bad.

There is a weird smell around my desk today and I can't tell if it's something from me or what. I'm wearing all clean clothes and I washed my hair last night! Now I'm all paranoid that I smell....

speakeasy14 · February 2016

Oh also:

Image: http://cdn.mamamia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/anigif_enhanced-buzz-30715-1383948254-18.gif

MissKittyDanger · February 2016

@speakeasy14 1 & 3 and 4 as a wild card!

[Deleted User] · February 2016

@jenjen047 - Nope, still battling the sickness every day. At least I'm almost halfway through.

[Deleted User] · February 2016

@southernpeach89 - There's both a Lifetime Learning Credit for grad students and a tuition and fees deduction, so you should get something for your H being a student!

@CocoBellaF - Yes, print it out and take it. I've written off medical expenses before, in 2010, when I had crappy health insurance + pneumonia + the flu + migraines that required multiple CT scans and an MRI all in one year.

@caseface5 - Congratulations on meeting your first goal!!

@speakeasy14 - I love the first two dresses so much! I think they're all super flattering (except the last one, you're right...but your disgusted face is amazing!).

@MissKittyDanger - I have also seen and am obsessed with those pants (and the skirt in the same pattern). But you're right...BR is hugely overpriced when it comes to stuff like that. I usually check their website regularly because they'll frequently have codes for 40% off.

Hi everybody!

Not much going on here today. I have class all day, then I'm going to try to go for a run. I'm also attempting to tackle my enormous to-do list over the next few days so I can go to Dubai guilt-free! That means a lot of grading and class prep and some research. I've got a pretty good handle on it so far, so I just need to keep the momentum going (and work from home most of the weekend, booooo). But it's all worth it to be able to get on the plane and not have to take any work with me.

I am taking tomorrow afternoon off to get my hair done. I'm getting extensions! I am super excited because I've never had them before, and I've always wanted really long hair. I'm a little worried about the maintenance though. Has anybody ever had them and have tips for taking care of them?

speakeasy14 · February 2016

@MissKittyDanger just wait a few weeks till they go on sale then snatch them up!

@jenjen047 you shouldn't be embarrassed at all. It's actually highly recommended that couples go through counseling and/or therapy prior to getting married. I'm glad that it is helping and your relationship has strengthened.

Swazzle · February 2016

@speakeasy14 - Dress #1 is incredible! Pick that one! She did well, she's on the beauty tribe and they came in 2nd in the challenge so they didn't have to send anyone home.

@MissKittyDanger - I go every 3 weeks so mine aren't ever really out of control. November is a long time!

@jenjen047 - Glad therapy is going well!

@futuremrshistorian - Can't wait to see how your hair comes out!

beachyone15 · February 2016

@jenjen047 - I think that's really great and shows your level of commitment to each other. And I bet it probably took fewer sessions since you were so proactive about addressing the issue(s).
@futuremrshistorian - I can't wait to see your hair! I've never had extensions either, but it seems so common that I can't imagine it being too much trouble.

labro · February 2016

@speakeasy14 Omg all four of those dresses look amazing on you! I would have such a hard time choosing between them all!

@CocoBellaF It's definitely worth checking into regarding the medical costs. Also, bread plus melted cheese basically equals a quesadilla right? So sounds good to me!!

@cu97tiger Oh no! I hope poor Fritz is ok! I wonder what happened.

@southernpeach89 Don't forget to write down any contributions to Callie's 529 plan if you made any in 2015.

@Swazzle You had better get those brows cleaned up!!

I just feel so blah this morning you guys. Last night I fell asleep on the couch at 9 and didn't wake up until after midnight. H was still watching TV and had no idea how late it was. I can't wait for it to be the weekend. I get to babysit Callie and hopefully she'll be in a good mood and screech like a velociraptor for me.

Tonight we're going out for dinner with some friends who are in town for business. I can't wait to get in some socialization!

cu97tiger · February 2016

@jenjen047 - It's something I take from time to time for ADHD. I'm not going to be able to take it during my IVF cycle, so I don't take it regularly. I'm still trying to figure out if it really helps me or just gives me energy/keeps me up. Kudos to you and your H for starting therapy. I believe my H needs to go, and I'd be willing to go with him, if that would make him more comfortable, but he's just not there yet. He's a very introverted person, so sharing personal details with a stranger is NOT comfortable for him.

@speakeasy14 - YESSSS WINNNNEEEEE. I love #1 and #3. I'm not sure what body types the other BMs have but unfortunately all four of those dresses would look hideous on me. Stupid weird body.

helloliv · February 2016

Hi everyone! I've been MIA because I've been insanely busy. I will get to everyone in a sec, but @CocoBellaF, if you itemize your deductions, and if your qualified medical expenses exceed 10% of your AGI, you can claim them. Sadly I know this because my medical expenses DID exceed that threshold for me this year.

This past weekend D and I spent Valentine's Day weekend up in Portsmouth. I absolutely adore the area, and am bummed that the weekend was so frigid (-32 with windchill) that we couldn't really walk around as planned. But our hotel rocked and we loved the restaurants we went to, so all was well. We had agreed no gifts, just cards, but he did sneak and get me one!

Image: http://i66.tinypic.com/icr0pz.jpg

This is Phil the chicken.

My boss went in for open heart surgery on Tuesday (it went perfectly, thank goodness), and will be out for 6 weeks. I've become the unofficial second-in-command and things are already getting insane at work.

My family friend/"little sister" is at the hospital getting ready to have her baby! They didn't find out the sex, so I'm super excited to find out if I'm getting a niece or a nephew! Fingers crossed she has an easy delivery.

I had two doctor's appointments this morning (still trying to figure out the whole adrenal crisis thing) and now I'm getting ready to clean the house -- an appraiser is coming at 1 as part of my refinance process. I'm so fortunate that my house has appreciated so much in the three years since I purchased it that by refinancing I can get rid of PMI (I only put 16% down). Then I will start my workday around 1:30 and work til about 9. Yuck!

I'll be back in a few to respond to everyone else!

speakeasy14 · February 2016

@cu97tiger yeah I keep trying to sway the bride towards just letting everyone get what works for them. If she goes with same for all, I'd say #3 or #4, but I'm probably not the best model to base it off since I'm short and curvy.

MissKittyDanger · February 2016

@futuremrshistorian @speakeasy14 I think I'll end up trying them on to see if they're worth keeping an eye out for. It's crazy I rarely like BR stuff, but if you ladies say there's sale often I will keep an eye out!

@swazzle I'm lucky I'm blonde and I do try to touch up here and there where it's needed, but I swear it's never been that long lmao!

labro · February 2016

@helloliv Omg that stuffed chicken is adorable!!!

Such a perfect gift!

helloliv · February 2016

@swazzle, how cool H knows someone on Survivor! I used to be an avid watcher of that show in the first like...5 or so seasons? I feel like it went downhill after awhile, but my parents have watched every single season.

@southernpeach89 - Fingers crossed for a good tax refund! It sounds like you'll get ALL the deductions this year!

@minskat30 - SO sweet! I definitely would have hugged her haha.

@cu97tiger - Let me know how his little paw is! Glad you made an appt with the vet.

@beachyone15 - Please send me one of those sandwiches NOW. OMG so delicious!

@caseface5 - Congrats on the weight loss, and yay about vacation!

@speakeasy14 - You're so pretty! 1 and 3 get my vote. They're both perfect!

@misskittydanger - I love a lot of BR clothing, but I can never justify the price.

@jenjen047 - Please try not to feel embarrassed about going to counseling. Honestly, I think everyone should just be assigned a counselor at birth and have them as a touchpoint throughout life haha. It's great that it's been so productive for you already.

@futuremrshistorian - So fun about Dubai, and your extensions! I can't wait to see pictures. I always thought those would be fun to get.

@labro - Sorry you have the blahs. I hope your dinner cheers you up!

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