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sparklepants41 · July 2016

@DrillSergeantCat LOL - that is so random and so awesome! Although now my new rant is that I am going to have that song stuck in my head all day

PMeg819 · July 2016

DrillSergeantCat said:

My big boobied sisters - check out Freya and Curvy Kate. I'm a 34 H and those brands have swimsuits in bra sizes. They can be expensive, but I bought a Curvy Kate bikini on Zulily for under $40 a couple weeks ago.

Yes- bra sized swimwear is AMAZING! I love Fantasie personally but I know their sizing can be crazy for others. Go down the rabbit hole of actually measuring yourself properly (http://www.brasizecalculator.tk) and your boobs/back will thank you.

PMeg819 · July 2016

Anyways- late on the vent thread but here you go. DD's school does a pick up at DS's school and will watch the kids till 6 pm. This is great because with my new job I need care for him. But I have asked them 4 times if they openings and they always tell me they need to check and then...nothing. I need to know dammit. I'd rather he go there because it's more convienent and we get a sibling discount. That's all. Petty and stupid but it's aggravating me.

VarunaTT · July 2016

There is a member of my committee who is being condescending. I've made a decision between 2 programs; he wanted me to choose the other one. Well, you didn't speak up before, the other program has way too much power for what we need, the one I picked is far more user friendly for a VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OF NOT TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS, and we've already started.

It's annoying me. So, here's an invitation to kindly STFU already.

VarunaTT · July 2016

Also, I just schooled someone I admire greatly b/c he commented on HRC's smile last night in a negative manner.

I'm so glad he felt the need to reduce this woman, who by any measure of anyone ever, has accomplished the extraordinary all of her life, by how much you like her fucking smile.

Get out of here, STFU, and Ho Sit Down and all the rage.

OurWildKingdom · July 2016

FW drove me crazy earlier. I dropped a glass measuring cup in the kitchen. She helped me sweep up the pieces, then dumped them in the recycling bin! Yes, glass is recyclable, but 1. it's broken 2. A lot of dog hair came with it.

Also, it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow. NBD, I was planning to do housework anyway, but where's the rain been for the last two months? Everything is parched. I'm glad I haven't tried to plant anything.

SaintPaulGal · August 2016

My boss has this obsession with the idea that I have to carry around a notebook to all meetings and use it to take notes. Dude, we all have different learning styles and that's just not how my brain works. I'm an auditory learner; I just get distracted when I try to write things down in the moment. If something is important I will take it in as I hear it and then write it down later when I am back at my desk. Not to mention that 99.999% of stuff that takes place in our meetings isn't something I would need to write down anyway. The notebook I dutifully carry to make him feel like I am engaged has literally been open to the same page for over a month.

Also, none of my colleagues have to carry around notebooks all the time. Sure I am new in my role, but if the rule is "carry a notebook because professionalism" I feel that should apply to everyone. It's not a big deal, but it's weird and it mildly annoys me every time I pick up the Totally Unnecessary Notebook.

Rant complete. Thanks for listening.

ShesSoCold · August 2016

The fuck is with all these "100 coats of X makeup" videos I keep seeing in my FB feed? Why does anyone give even one shit?

AuntFlo · August 2016

I have some DH vents.
1) when he texts, he has the sound turned "on" for the keyboard. So everyone has to listen to his 5000 wpm text message typing. And he texts a lot. He's worse than a teenager.
2) when he puts our sharpest knife away after washing it, he throws it in our utensil drawer. So I reach in to grab a spatula and end up looking like I've been in a knife fight. I've asked him not to do this about 800 times. He doesn't see what the BFD is. Additionally, this knife came with a protector sleeve and he won't f-ing use it.
3) He's obsessed with Chipotle's new reward program and had to make sure he met all his obligations with that for July. He wants to get the catered party. So guess who at Chipotle all weekend and wonders why his stomach hurts...

Mom vent
1) she is all up in my business too much lately. Ugh.
2) she's harassing/guilting me about our upcoming family reunion and I am so over it.

DrillSergeantCat · August 2016

I turned my shitty neighbor's yappy, shitty dog into Animal Welfare because I'm sick to death of that fucking thing waking me up at night, but now that I've done it, I feel bad. They've given me the option of signing a citation which would cause her a fee, but I don't know if I want to do that. I shouldn't feel bad, I guess, because I can't even go in my backyard without that dumb dog barking its shrill, ear-piercing yap and it's at least weekly that they let it out after 10pm. It stands right under my bedroom window and barks for as long as he's out there which is sometimes half an hour.

kvruns · August 2016

H is mad because he says I dont let him share his opinion or anything that I always tell him he is wrong. The problem is most of the time he IS wrong or going off on stupid tangents (like one about at home daycares and how it shouldn't be allowed if it is run like a businesses, it should only be allowed as random drop off babysitting type of thing, it shouldn't have a contract or anything like that. Oohhhhhhh Kay....). So basically now I either have to just agree with him even when he's spouting nonsense or if I dare to question him he gets pissy. It has made baby registry a joy when I've done researched into brands, styles etc and he just looks at something and has an opinion based on no research or fact but just based on what he thinks at the moment or based on some anecdote from 12 years ago so of course there's no possible way things have changed since then. Sigh.

kimmiinthemitten · August 2016

I got to move into my cube at the new office today, and there was a flood thanks to some sloppy contractor work so now I have an industrial sized blower between my legs. I have to straddle it so that my back is comfortable and my feet are freezing! I look like I just gave birth to the damn thing.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020756/uploads/editor/8z/i9c7w2kd2o4o.jpg

SaintPaulGal · August 2016

@kimmiinthemitten, that is terrible but your description is uproariously hilarious. I hope things get dried out soon. The noise of those things is just awful as you are trying to work--although I can't say I have ever been as up close and personal with one as you are.

short+sassy · August 2016

SaintPaulGal said:

My boss has this obsession with the idea that I have to carry around a notebook to all meetings and use it to take notes. Dude, we all have different learning styles and that's just not how my brain works. I'm an auditory learner; I just get distracted when I try to write things down in the moment. If something is important I will take it in as I hear it and then write it down later when I am back at my desk. Not to mention that 99.999% of stuff that takes place in our meetings isn't something I would need to write down anyway. The notebook I dutifully carry to make him feel like I am engaged has literally been open to the same page for over a month.

Also, none of my colleagues have to carry around notebooks all the time. Sure I am new in my role, but if the rule is "carry a notebook because professionalism" I feel that should apply to everyone. It's not a big deal, but it's weird and it mildly annoys me every time I pick up the Totally Unnecessary Notebook.

Rant complete. Thanks for listening.

At a previous job, I worked in the Admin department (ie we were all admin. assts.). At one of our weekly meetings, our manager gave each of us one of those string necklaces that has a pen at the end, where she had also attached a small note pad. And we were to wear our "notepad/pen necklaces" at all times when we were not at our desks. That way we could write down instructions/requests if we went in someone's office or if someone requested something while we were on the fly.

I was proud of myself that I was able to refrain from saying, "Is a leash and collar next?"

To be fair, I'm the kind of person who often does bring a pad/pen if I am going to talk to someone about a task/project they would like my help with. But I found the necklace thing a bit too patronizing.

OurWildKingdom · August 2016

The Indians just lost to the Twins 13-5! WTF?????

(Sorry Minnesota Knotties, nothing personal.)

MissKittyDanger · August 2016

Lately my city has been having serious issues with bikes - people need to not drive so close, etc etc - and this morning some KID almost got hit by the bus BECAUSE HE WAS BEING AN IDIOT!!

He was on sidewalk and veered out to the bike lane just as the bus was crossing it to get into the bus lane. So yes, he almost hit the bike BUT YOU DON'T PULL OUT BY A BUS BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FUCKING SEE YOU!!

Kid is scowling at bus - I'm scowling from the window at him - and he spits AT the bus. I snarl "you little jerk!" in low tones because I don't want everyone starting something.

It's one thing for people to not look, but bikers need to look as well. TWO WAY FUCKING STREET PEOPLE!!!

kerbohl · August 2016

DrillSergeantCat said:

I turned my shitty neighbor's yappy, shitty dog into Animal Welfare because I'm sick to death of that fucking thing waking me up at night, but now that I've done it, I feel bad. They've given me the option of signing a citation which would cause her a fee, but I don't know if I want to do that. I shouldn't feel bad, I guess, because I can't even go in my backyard without that dumb dog barking its shrill, ear-piercing yap and it's at least weekly that they let it out after 10pm. It stands right under my bedroom window and barks for as long as he's out there which is sometimes half an hour.

I turned my neighbour's cat into "Animal Welfare" once. I felt briefly bad, because it was a nice cat. However, they let it out unsupervised, and I have rabbits that it would harass. (They got it back, paid the fee). When you have an animal, you have to be a responsible pet owner, and that includes thinking about how your pet affects others when it is outside. I am so paranoid that my dog barks at my neighbours when she is outside during the day, because I want them to not hate her. I get you feeling bad, but I think you did the right thing, even if all it does is send them a message that there is a problem. Of course, they should have foreseen that constant barking was bad ...

DrillSergeantCat · August 2016

kerbohl said:

I turned my neighbour's cat into "Animal Welfare" once. I felt briefly bad, because it was a nice cat. However, they let it out unsupervised, and I have rabbits that it would harass. (They got it back, paid the fee). When you have an animal, you have to be a responsible pet owner, and that includes thinking about how your pet affects others when it is outside. I am so paranoid that my dog barks at my neighbours when she is outside during the day, because I want them to not hate her. I get you feeling bad, but I think you did the right thing, even if all it does is send them a message that there is a problem. Of course, they should have foreseen that constant barking was bad ...

They didn't pick him up or anything, just send a letter. I decided against signing a citation as I felt that a bit drastic for the first time. They know it's an issue because they've been outside listening to me try to get him to stop barking. We have a dog also and once I notice that he's barked more than a few times, I go get him. Every single neighbor I am adjacent to has a dog; this is the only one that's a problem. They're just shitty neighbors in general - don't mow, definitely don't weed eat, smoke on their back porch which drifts into my windows meaning I can't open my windows on nice days, they just generally DGAF.

short+sassy · August 2016

MissKittyDanger said:

Lately my city has been having serious issues with bikes - people need to not drive so close, etc etc - and this morning some KID almost got hit by the bus BECAUSE HE WAS BEING AN IDIOT!!

He was on sidewalk and veered out to the bike lane just as the bus was crossing it to get into the bus lane. So yes, he almost hit the bike BUT YOU DON'T PULL OUT BY A BUS BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FUCKING SEE YOU!!

Kid is scowling at bus - I'm scowling from the window at him - and he spits AT the bus. I snarl "you little jerk!" in low tones because I don't want everyone starting something.

It's one thing for people to not look, but bikers need to look as well. TWO WAY FUCKING STREET PEOPLE!!!

We are having the same issues in mine. There has been a large uptick in bicyclists over the last few years. It's really sad because there has become almost this "drivers vs. bicyclists" mentality.

I drive a car and my H rides a bike for transport, so I'm sensitive to both sides. It all comes down to both groups just paying attention to what they are doing and properly following traffic laws. Unfortunately, BOTH groups suck at that in NOLA (see my rant in Pet Peeves, lol).

One of our city laws is that cars can't drive within 3 feet of a bicyclist. Which is fine. But then, how can I avoid getting a ticket if the BICYCLIST is the one who comes within 3 feet of my car? I haven't had that happen, but it concerns me.

There are also a lot of "salmon". I don't know if other areas use that term, but here, it refers to bicyclists who ride on the wrong side of the road (ie against traffic). I've had many close calls myself, all involving "salmon".

MissKittyDanger · August 2016

@short+sassy we just got a new law/rule {idk which} about distance. Which is great, keep everyone safe! But same, many {not all!} bikers don't follow the rules or think they're higher than the rules. GUHH

lyndausvi · August 2016

short+sassy said:

MissKittyDanger said:

Lately my city has been having serious issues with bikes - people need to not drive so close, etc etc - and this morning some KID almost got hit by the bus BECAUSE HE WAS BEING AN IDIOT!!

He was on sidewalk and veered out to the bike lane just as the bus was crossing it to get into the bus lane. So yes, he almost hit the bike BUT YOU DON'T PULL OUT BY A BUS BECAUSE THEY CAN'T FUCKING SEE YOU!!

Kid is scowling at bus - I'm scowling from the window at him - and he spits AT the bus. I snarl "you little jerk!" in low tones because I don't want everyone starting something.

It's one thing for people to not look, but bikers need to look as well. TWO WAY FUCKING STREET PEOPLE!!!

We are having the same issues in mine. There has been a large uptick in bicyclists over the last few years. It's really sad because there has become almost this "drivers vs. bicyclists" mentality.
I drive a car and my H rides a bike for transport, so I'm sensitive to both sides. It all comes down to both groups just paying attention to what they are doing and properly following traffic laws. Unfortunately, BOTH groups suck at that in NOLA (see my rant in Pet Peeves, lol).
One of our city laws is that cars can't drive within 3 feet of a bicyclist. Which is fine. But then, how can I avoid getting a ticket if the BICYCLIST is the one who comes within 3 feet of my car? I haven't had that happen, but it concerns me.
There are also a lot of "salmon". I don't know if other areas use that term, but here, it refers to bicyclists who ride on the wrong side of the road (ie against traffic). I've had many close calls myself, all involving "salmon".

Doesn't help the NOLA's streets are not super bike friendly. Sure some areas are better than others, but overall I didn't feel safe biking around the city. The French Quarter is barely car friendly, add in bikes and construction and becomes a shit show pretty fast.

mrsconn23 · August 2016

Dear God, I love my sister, but why are you asking me at 4:15p on Friday when I'm going to be at your house...Full well knowing that I get off at 4:30p, have two kids to schlep out the door, I have to go get our other sister, and I have shit to pack up to bring to your house. AND YOU LIVE 45 MIN AWAY.

I'm not going to show up at 10p, but I'll be there when I can get there. If I'm not there by like, 630...then it's time to start asking questions. Geeze.

drunkenwitch · August 2016

Our house is on transition right now ( rearranging rooms) so BF doesn't have his man cave at the moment. Our house is also very small, there aren't many places to retreat. He has a friend over, I like his friend, I like having this friend over.

But now, they are in bro out mode, but there is no man cave to bro out in. So they're in the living room. I just want them to retreat to a man cave so I can finish the movie I started earlier. I can't chill in the living room. while they chill out in the man cave. And BF has his loud booming bro voice right now.

ThisShamanluvsaMage · August 2016

I'm giving my oldest dd the stink-eye. She was all "mom, harvest my Farmville 2 crops for me while i change." Now, after being Farmville free for 4 years, I'm back in farming hell on my own phone. Idk if I have the strength to quit this time.

ThisShamanluvsaMage · August 2016

Also, there is a Pikachu in my apt complex, but I can't get close enough b/c babies are sleeping! Babies are fun-ruiners!

DrillSergeantCat · August 2016

FI and I went to a stock the bar party last weekend and his mom watched the baby for about 3 hours. She watched him again yesterday while we saw a movie. Apparently 6 hours in 6 months is way too much alone time because when she was walking out the door yesterday, she said, "I had fun, but don't make this a regular thing. Maybe when he's older and can tell me what's wrong with him." Alrighty then. Don't get mad when you never see him then.

mrsconn23 · August 2016

I received a generic e-mail from DefConn's school nurse saying she didn't get his vaccination records. I sent them over with note that was all, "That's funny. I uploaded them with his registration. Not sure why they weren't received. Here you go. Let me know if you need anything else."

She writes back, "He hasn't had his follow-up for his HepA and they need to be 6 months apart (we're not at 6 months until the end of next month). Please send me an appt confirmation for the follow-up."

OK, if that was the case ALL ALONG then why didn't they ask for that upon registration or when she sent the e-mail saying his records weren't complete. I made the appt when we did his well-check and vaccines.

I called and got it straightened out, but I'm annoyed now.

Heffalump · August 2016

Today's vent is Nosy Coworker. LSS, Nosy Coworker was the one who, when he was traveling and Odd Coworker called in sick, kept emailing me the next day to see if OC seemed like someone who was really recovering from the flu.

He was interim director, but they hired someone from the outside permanently. So now NC hates New Guy. I give zero fucks about any of it--I do my job, and then I get on with my life. New Guy is fine.

Today, NC comes into my office at like 8:15 looking all butthurt. "Have you heard from our boss today?" Nope, I say. He says he hasn't either. I look at him like "Well, okay then." "Do you know if he's out of the office today?" I do not. "I told him I was running late because I had to pick up my car, and he never replied." Um..my condolences? Like, what do you want me to do here?

Actually, I know what he wants me to do: he wants me to express any disapproval whatsoever, so that NC has an opening to list every way in which he has found New Guy unsatisfactory in the past 3 months or so. Nope. Not going to play.

MNNEBride · August 2016

My younger brother is hospitalized with an infection after having his appendix out. He doesn't have a spouse or significant other and, since I'm in the medical field, he put me down as his next of kin to receive medical info. etc. He's sooooo annoying! Nothing is right at the hospital, they've limited his fluid intake as his sodium is low and now that is the worst thing EVER. Any suggestion anyone makes, he has a reason it won't work or he's tried it. UGH. I want him to get well and be back to his regular routine. (I know that's what he wants also).

We have a family trip planned this week Thurs for a long weekend to visit my sister who lives about 6 hours away. (Mom, other brother and his family, DH & I and little brother all traveling together). Medically, he's been ok'd to travel as long as he feels up to it. Secretly, I hope he doesn't.

I'm being uncharitable, but venting felt good.

mrsconn23 · August 2016

Aaaannnndddd the nurse just called with DefConn in her office. He didn't sleep well last night and ended up in bed with me (of course). He was stuffed up, but no fever. He said he had a headache this morning and was still sniffly, so I gave him ibuprofen and a decongestant and sent him on his way. As soon as he heard the nurse was on the phone with me, he hopped up and said he was ready to go back to class. HA.

She was nice, but I'm still annoyed.

I was so annoyed that I forgot to ask what time his appt was for next month. Oh well, they'll call and remind me.

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