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Post by Rusty Red on May 13, 2024 9:14:20 GMT -6
So SO is moving in this week and my birthday is Saturday. I took the rest of the week off after today because I need one less thing to think about!
How goes your mid-May?
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Post by piratecat on May 13, 2024 9:19:28 GMT -6
My morning started with a fly diving into my coffee in the middle of a meeting, and then before I could dump it and get a new cup of coffee, I absent-mindedly took a sip. Yes, the fly went in my mouth. Thankfully, it was just our internal office meeting.
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Post by Rusty Red on May 13, 2024 9:24:23 GMT -6
Um, piratecat, maybe not THAT kind of insect protein.... |
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Post by trueblue on May 13, 2024 9:36:14 GMT -6
Something spooked our younger beagle last night and he decided standing on my head was the correct position to investigate what was going on. At 2 am. That was fun.
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Post by angelashly on May 13, 2024 9:55:43 GMT -6
I indulged on Saturday at my party but I had so much fun. Then there was drama with me and h and my older sister who was in town and came and blah
But I’m done drinking until their big summer party because I’m to old
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Post by fire on May 13, 2024 10:09:42 GMT -6
Has anyone every ordered from Halara?
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Post by melohdy on May 13, 2024 10:13:51 GMT -6
Has anyone every ordered from Halara? I've gotten a dress and a skirt and have generally been happy with the quality |
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Post by bobyn on May 13, 2024 10:15:39 GMT -6
B only has 9.5 more days of school and we are trying so hard to keep him mentally checked in to push through. It feels even harder because I myself want to be mentally checked out...
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Post by lucilleaustero on May 13, 2024 10:44:00 GMT -6
This is the week DD and I chose for our May Day. Every year we both play hooky and do something special and this Friday is our May Day. Still haven't decided on what she wants to do. Previous years have been: brunch at the American Girl store in the city, going to the Met and Tiffany (just to look), hibachi and manicures, hiking upstate. We try to change it up every year.
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Post by sweptaway on May 13, 2024 10:51:26 GMT -6
This is the week DD and I chose for our May Day. Every year we both play hooky and do something special and this Friday is our May Day. Still haven't decided on what she wants to do. Previous years have been: brunch at the American Girl store in the city, going to the Met and Tiffany (just to look), hibachi and manicures, hiking upstate. We try to change it up every year. Love this so much! |
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Post by sweptaway on May 13, 2024 10:53:05 GMT -6
B only has 9.5 more days of school and we are trying so hard to keep him mentally checked in to push through. It feels even harder because I myself want to be mentally checked out... We have 18 days after today but in there we have two field trips, a spring concert, a field day, camp meet and greet, and two birthdays (H and DS). Plus I'm going in to busy season at work. I am flailing. |
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Post by klw on May 13, 2024 11:01:41 GMT -6
We hosted a BBQ for Mother’s Day. I am tired today. But yay for leftovers for dinner for at least 2 nights this week.
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Post by sewf on May 13, 2024 11:10:10 GMT -6
I am kind of paralyzed with anxiety . I need a new job. One I think I would be good at is open in as a teachers aide special education, but I have to get a resume and a cover letter together, and I have never done either of those things. I have been at my retail job for 17 years. I am ready to leave. But my brain is just in freeze mode and as much as I want to do this, I am just…not. I don’t have a college degree, no other job experiences really, I am a slow typer. I think I am on the autism spectrum but getting someone to diagnose me is like pulling teeth. I just feel so STUCK with anxiety and indecision.
Therapy tomorrow luckily 😆
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Post by AmyG on May 13, 2024 11:11:49 GMT -6
Trying to pull it together for baby shower this weekend. About 20 people including a handful of guys and 3 or 4 toddlers and 2 babies. It will be a zoo at my house. Too many people. But should have some fun to it.
Youngest is flying home foe baby shower but really to see his girlfriend.
I guess I can brag that he's got his masters in physics and just heard he got a fellowship at berkley! Details of how that's gonna work still TBD.
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 13, 2024 11:16:43 GMT -6
Has anyone every ordered from Halara? I've gotten a dress and a skirt and have generally been happy with the quality I have work pants and will order from there again when I need to add more. |
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Post by sweptaway on May 13, 2024 11:16:50 GMT -6
I am kind of paralyzed with anxiety . I need a new job. One I think I would be good at is open in as a teachers aide special education, but I have to get a resume and a cover letter together, and I have never done either of those things. I have been at my retail job for 17 years. I am ready to leave. But my brain is just in freeze mode and as much as I want to do this, I am just…not. I don’t have a college degree, no other job experiences really, I am a slow typer. I think I am on the autism spectrum but getting someone to diagnose me is like pulling teeth. I just feel so STUCK with anxiety and indecision. Therapy tomorrow luckily 😆 It's ALWAYS worth just applying and seeing what happens. Even if they offer you a job, you can say no. |
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Post by melohdy on May 13, 2024 11:20:24 GMT -6
I am kind of paralyzed with anxiety . I need a new job. One I think I would be good at is open in as a teachers aide special education, but I have to get a resume and a cover letter together, and I have never done either of those things. I have been at my retail job for 17 years. I am ready to leave. But my brain is just in freeze mode and as much as I want to do this, I am just…not. I don’t have a college degree, no other job experiences really, I am a slow typer. I think I am on the autism spectrum but getting someone to diagnose me is like pulling teeth. I just feel so STUCK with anxiety and indecision. Therapy tomorrow luckily 😆 If you have a spare couple of hours, the people at your local library may be able to help with resume/cover letter. Otherwise, I agree with sweptaway said, it's always worth applying. |
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Post by piratecat on May 13, 2024 11:22:26 GMT -6
B only has 9.5 more days of school and we are trying so hard to keep him mentally checked in to push through. It feels even harder because I myself want to be mentally checked out... We have 18 days after today but in there we have two field trips, a spring concert, a field day, camp meet and greet, and two birthdays (H and DS). Plus I'm going in to busy season at work. I am flailing. I am flailing a little, too. My kid has a month left of school, which is fine since I prefer school to camp, but his birthday is in two weeks and I've got nothing planned, and a birthday party supposedly in 3 weeks. Then there are two huge work deadlines in the next 6 weeks and we're trying to get the other house ready to rent. |
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Post by angelashly on May 13, 2024 11:26:43 GMT -6
I am kind of paralyzed with anxiety . I need a new job. One I think I would be good at is open in as a teachers aide special education, but I have to get a resume and a cover letter together, and I have never done either of those things. I have been at my retail job for 17 years. I am ready to leave. But my brain is just in freeze mode and as much as I want to do this, I am just…not. I don’t have a college degree, no other job experiences really, I am a slow typer. I think I am on the autism spectrum but getting someone to diagnose me is like pulling teeth. I just feel so STUCK with anxiety and indecision. Therapy tomorrow luckily 😆 If you have a spare couple of hours, the people at your local library may be able to help with resume/cover letter. Otherwise, I agree with sweptaway said, it's always worth applying. This! Or even a local job center may have resources to help. And if all else there are a ton of free online resources on LinkedIn or indeed that are helpful |
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Post by sweptaway on May 13, 2024 11:29:15 GMT -6
We have 18 days after today but in there we have two field trips, a spring concert, a field day, camp meet and greet, and two birthdays (H and DS). Plus I'm going in to busy season at work. I am flailing. I am flailing a little, too. My kid has a month left of school, which is fine since I prefer school to camp, but his birthday is in two weeks and I've got nothing planned, and a birthday party supposedly in 3 weeks. Then there are two huge work deadlines in the next 6 weeks and we're trying to get the other house ready to rent. Ugh yesss... we also have my brother coming in from out of town on Memorial Day weekend, which is also DS's birthday! I forgot that's so soon. Basically that leaves this weekend to do something for DS, and of course it's going to rain. We need to do something small because we're sending him to Disney in August, and he knows he isn't getting a gift, but I still wanted to do pizza and cake with his friends or something. How does it always go so fast!! |
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Post by angelashly on May 13, 2024 11:34:29 GMT -6
Dd has 8days and I can’t wait. I’m tired of rushing in the morning and just ready for waking up and only worrying about getting myself ready
We have a packed week though with MD dinner tonight with my family, a JNHS thing for her tomorrow, community day, and her dance Friday so I’m already counting down to Saturday when I sit on the couch all day
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Post by ponyhairs on May 13, 2024 11:53:56 GMT -6
Today is stupid and I woke up ready for it to be over. I am in serious need of a mental health day.
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Post by emma on May 13, 2024 12:17:46 GMT -6
Has anyone every ordered from Halara? im sitting here in my halara overalls right now! I have these and 2 pairs of pants and I really like them, they are pretty good quality just pay attention to the sizing charts for each item before ordering |
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Post by blurnette989 on May 13, 2024 12:34:11 GMT -6
sewf also just as an aside my mom had that job for 20+ years. Before she got the job she had no degree and had worked lots of various jobs all for very short stints. She didn't have a great looking resume either, but she got the job and loved it. So it's worth a try! Don't sell yourself short.
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Post by STP on May 13, 2024 13:00:00 GMT -6
Work is sucking right now, and I kind of feel like I can't totally claw out from it. Whether it's my fault or I'm right in feeling like other people are being annoying, hard to say. Probably a combination.
So I picked a hell of a time to become sober, but here we are. We don't get a choice when it becomes the obvious thing that has to happen I guess.
Nine days today. I am going to my first meeting on Wednesday, I wanted an all women's group and they only meet then. I find myself unable to deal with the idea of being compassionate to men at this stage in my recovery.
Honestly, I feel pretty good and it was an easier week than I thought it would be. So I'll take that win.
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Post by STP on May 13, 2024 13:00:30 GMT -6
Dd has 8days and I can’t wait. I’m tired of rushing in the morning and just ready for waking up and only worrying about getting myself ready We have a packed week though with MD dinner tonight with my family, a JNHS thing for her tomorrow, community day, and her dance Friday so I’m already counting down to Saturday when I sit on the couch all day I usually dread summer, but I'm with you. I need a break as much as these kids do, and they need one for sure. |
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Post by angelashly on May 13, 2024 13:17:28 GMT -6
STP I’m so incredibly proud of you and I want to hug you forever ❤️❤️
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Post by angelashly on May 13, 2024 13:17:58 GMT -6
Dd has 8days and I can’t wait. I’m tired of rushing in the morning and just ready for waking up and only worrying about getting myself ready We have a packed week though with MD dinner tonight with my family, a JNHS thing for her tomorrow, community day, and her dance Friday so I’m already counting down to Saturday when I sit on the couch all day I usually dread summer, but I'm with you. I need a break as much as these kids do, and they need one for sure. The homework has been insane this year and I’m just done |
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Post by fire on May 13, 2024 13:37:04 GMT -6
Work is sucking right now, and I kind of feel like I can't totally claw out from it. Whether it's my fault or I'm right in feeling like other people are being annoying, hard to say. Probably a combination. So I picked a hell of a time to become sober, but here we are. We don't get a choice when it becomes the obvious thing that has to happen I guess. Nine days today. I am going to my first meeting on Wednesday, I wanted an all women's group and they only meet then. I find myself unable to deal with the idea of being compassionate to men at this stage in my recovery. Honestly, I feel pretty good and it was an easier week than I thought it would be. So I'll take that win. Congratulations on taking the first steps. I will be cheering you on from here. Let me know if you need someone to chat with or send you dog pictures! |
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Post by abs on May 13, 2024 14:03:49 GMT -6
I usually dread summer, but I'm with you. I need a break as much as these kids do, and they need one for sure. The homework has been insane this year and I’m just done Work wise DD is done and needs a break. Socially? She isn’t ready at all. So many of her friends are going to different schools next year (they are in band together and her close friends are moving to 9th grade). Some she will see again in high school and some she won’t. She will miss them and is kind of dreading summer. |
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