dc2london
Admin
Press Secretary
Posts: 61,567 Likes: 418,889
|
Post by dc2london on Mar 27, 2021 16:53:10 GMT -6
It’s funny because my DC cousin just posted a story with a bunch of the magnolia trees blossoming. I guess I am not used to flowering trees because I could have been fooled. That's why I thought it would be unnecessary and mean to correct them. I just felt bad in an amused way that they were sooooooo excited and my family was all sipping our coffee feeling secondhand embarrassment.
|
|
|
Post by oreobitsy on Mar 27, 2021 17:11:54 GMT -6
It’s funny because my DC cousin just posted a story with a bunch of the magnolia trees blossoming. I guess I am not used to flowering trees because I could have been fooled. That's why I thought it would be unnecessary and mean to correct them. I just felt bad in an amused way that they were sooooooo excited and my family was all sipping our coffee feeling secondhand embarrassment. I am chuckling and wishing I could be in their social media to see the “cherry blossom” posts. It’s like when people take pictures of celebs and it’s definitely not the celeb.
|
|
byjove
Ruby
Posts: 15,187 Likes: 74,057
|
Post by byjove on Mar 27, 2021 17:55:08 GMT -6
It’s funny because my DC cousin just posted a story with a bunch of the magnolia trees blossoming. I guess I am not used to flowering trees because I could have been fooled. That's why I thought it would be unnecessary and mean to correct them. I just felt bad in an amused way that they were sooooooo excited and my family was all sipping our coffee feeling secondhand embarrassment. This is classic DC area entertainment during Cherry Blossom season 😂
|
|
starbuck
Emerald
Posts: 12,464 Likes: 81,139
|
Post by starbuck on Mar 30, 2021 9:17:54 GMT -6
MH is struggling a bit and I'm not sure what (if anything) I can do.
He really hates his job. He's been there 5 years. They're making him outsource everything so he has a pretty transient team. The one thing he liked was the people in the office...and after working from home for a year with no end in sight he is really done. Looking for a job is really painful after being laid off in 2009 (that shit haunts him) but I am trying to get him to start that process.
But until he starts and finds something else, the depression is starting to show.
uggghhhh I hate this for him.
|
|
overboard
Sapphire
Dull normal
Posts: 3,128 Likes: 15,805
|
Post by overboard on Mar 30, 2021 9:27:10 GMT -6
starbuck my H hates his job too. Completely understandable because his boss is the worst human I think I’ve ever met. Job hunting is soul sucking right now. I’m trying my best to be his cheerleader and also a listening ear. But honestly, it’s draining for me too. He complains allllll the time. I guess I’m just commiserating. I really hope the economy continues to improve, and something works out for both of our H’s.
|
|
starbuck
Emerald
Posts: 12,464 Likes: 81,139
|
Post by starbuck on Mar 30, 2021 9:49:39 GMT -6
starbuck my H hates his job too. Completely understandable because his boss is the worst human I think I’ve ever met. Job hunting is soul sucking right now. I’m trying my best to be his cheerleader and also a listening ear. But honestly, it’s draining for me too. He complains allllll the time. I guess I’m just commiserating. I really hope the economy continues to improve, and something works out for both of our H’s. Yessss. And I feel like me saying "sorry, hun they suck" and offering a hug only goes so far, especially after this long. I want to DO something but I can't, like, go get him a new job.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2021 13:08:43 GMT -6
starbuck my H hates his job too. Completely understandable because his boss is the worst human I think I’ve ever met. Job hunting is soul sucking right now. I’m trying my best to be his cheerleader and also a listening ear. But honestly, it’s draining for me too. He complains allllll the time. I guess I’m just commiserating. I really hope the economy continues to improve, and something works out for both of our H’s. Yessss. And I feel like me saying "sorry, hun they suck" and offering a hug only goes so far, especially after this long. I want to DO something but I can't, like, go get him a new job. Will he let you do stuff like help him search for positions, update his LinkedIn profile, review his resume?
|
|
starbuck
Emerald
Posts: 12,464 Likes: 81,139
|
Post by starbuck on Mar 30, 2021 13:12:34 GMT -6
Yessss. And I feel like me saying "sorry, hun they suck" and offering a hug only goes so far, especially after this long. I want to DO something but I can't, like, go get him a new job. Will he let you do stuff like help him search for positions, update his LinkedIn profile, review his resume? H has never been able to give a clear answer on what he wants to be when he grows up. Right now he's a managing editor. What that looks like long-term or even next step is very ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ to him. I have in the past looked for jobs for him, some of which he liked, but I've never been able to get a clear fix on what positions would be best. And then if I push him (even gently) he gets flustered. I'll try again to see if I can help. We can spend one night watching TV and looking for possible positions together and the next night he can apply for what we find? Maybe that would work.
|
|
|
Post by oreobitsy on Mar 30, 2021 13:44:55 GMT -6
starbuck I’m sorry he is feeling like that. I think easing into it by exploring one night is a good way to start. Then you can help him with action steps as he is ready.
|
|
fatpony
Amethyst
Posts: 5,573 Likes: 30,752
|
Post by fatpony on Mar 31, 2021 7:07:18 GMT -6
I think I have thrush or mastitis. It's probably thrush. I can't believe she's almost 3 years old and NOW I get something. FML.
|
|
|
Post by notblanche on Mar 31, 2021 8:49:44 GMT -6
I realized a few minutes ago, today was my last day of maternity leave last year. How freaking bizarre.
The last day I worked in my office was Dec. 20, 2019.
|
|
byjove
Ruby
Posts: 15,187 Likes: 74,057
|
Post by byjove on Mar 31, 2021 9:19:43 GMT -6
|
|
fatpony
Amethyst
Posts: 5,573 Likes: 30,752
|
Post by fatpony on Mar 31, 2021 14:52:51 GMT -6
Just back from doctor. Thankfully not thrush, also doesn't appear to be mastitis. maybe a weird reaction from vaccine? New doctor was very young and friendly, reminded me of a doctor I follow on TikTok. vm.tiktok.com/ZMeyoSDoB/
|
|
elle
Ruby
Posts: 17,516 Likes: 112,520
|
Post by elle on Mar 31, 2021 17:09:01 GMT -6
I'm upset. What are we supposed to use instead?
|
|
ponyhairs
Platinum
Posts: 1,447 Likes: 6,221
Member is Online
|
Post by ponyhairs on Mar 31, 2021 17:15:42 GMT -6
I'm upset. What are we supposed to use instead? Go sit down, Jenny.
|
|
willow
Ruby
Posts: 19,584 Likes: 125,018
|
Post by willow on Mar 31, 2021 18:17:22 GMT -6
I'm upset. What are we supposed to use instead? Jokes on them because I’m 32 thank you very much and I very much enjoy a good gif. These yutes (yes intentionally misspelled) don’t know the real work we had to put in with HTML code before gifs came along. *shakes cane*
|
|
|
Post by oreobitsy on Mar 31, 2021 18:22:32 GMT -6
Wtf are people supposed to use?
It’s like the whole side part vs middle part generational divide. I had a middle part and it did my face no favors. Some of us are older and wiser, young ones!
|
|
ktg
Moderator
Posts: 5,947 Likes: 32,962
|
Post by ktg on Mar 31, 2021 18:52:22 GMT -6
I am turning 40 next year and I feel not a thing about being considered "old." Go on with your bad selves, young people! I'm going to continue to gif because it makes me happy.
|
|
willow
Ruby
Posts: 19,584 Likes: 125,018
|
Post by willow on Mar 31, 2021 19:38:36 GMT -6
ktg This plus the other “millennial vs Gen z” things are so funny to me. It reminds me of being embarrassed by my moms high waisted jeans and other mom clothes in the 90s and she didn’t care. And now I’m like oh yeah, I am that same mom now. The idea of giving a single shit what a 15 year old thinks of my wardrobe makes me laugh. Why would I give such absurdity any air time in my head? Lol. Also my mom and I shop at the same places because she’s actually always been pretty stylish. Ha.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2021 21:03:07 GMT -6
ktg This plus the other “millennial vs Gen z” things are so funny to me. It reminds me of being embarrassed by my moms high waisted jeans and other mom clothes in the 90s and she didn’t care. And now I’m like oh yeah, I am that same mom now. The idea of giving a single shit what a 15 year old thinks of my wardrobe makes me laugh. Why would I give such absurdity any air time in my head? Lol. Also my mom and I shop at the same places because she’s actually always been pretty stylish. Ha. I’m kind of reveling in turning into the dorky mom. It suits me. 😁
|
|
addymac
Emerald
Posts: 12,676 Likes: 54,004
|
Post by addymac on Apr 1, 2021 8:02:25 GMT -6
I'm upset. What are we supposed to use instead? (To the original tweet)
|
|
|
Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 8:05:17 GMT -6
I'm upset. What are we supposed to use instead? This made me LOL.
|
|
starbuck
Emerald
Posts: 12,464 Likes: 81,139
|
Post by starbuck on Apr 1, 2021 8:23:39 GMT -6
ktg This plus the other “millennial vs Gen z” things are so funny to me. It reminds me of being embarrassed by my moms high waisted jeans and other mom clothes in the 90s and she didn’t care. And now I’m like oh yeah, I am that same mom now. The idea of giving a single shit what a 15 year old thinks of my wardrobe makes me laugh. Why would I give such absurdity any air time in my head? Lol. Also my mom and I shop at the same places because she’s actually always been pretty stylish. Ha. I mean we have bigger fish to fry than pants and hair parts. I can't get on board with the "feud." Plus we got that Boomers are the fucking worst unity horse.
|
|
|
Post by carmensandiego on Apr 1, 2021 8:48:30 GMT -6
starbuck, that was me at my prior job. It was a soul crushing time and really hard on both of us. DH stays at home, which only added to my perceived pressure. I feel for you both.
|
|