Hi all,
Jaz---That boss of yours is SO freaking slimy, not to mention uber passive aggressive, my least fave type. But yeah, I think she's got the drift that the uppers think you're important in the picture. Seems to me they might be using you as a check on her. That should come with more money! But of course since it's all between the lines...
When you have your yearly review/hopefully raise, is your boss the only one who gives it? I'd think it would have to be shared w/HR. Curious.
Good for you on matters of the woe. You are doing the exact right things to motivate yourself. Unlike me who has been watching Anthony Bourdain re-runs, which of course, make me want Thai noodles and a cold beer. And I don't even like beer. Sure will miss him. Love his shows.
Oh, on your post from awhile back about your gramma's lovelies. Wow, that stuff is worth a lot to collectors these days, particularly if in good shape. Do you have any of it? Not the you'd want to sell it. The black wedding dress was SO interesting. Even in today's much looser world that could cause raised eyebrows. Didn't know about the black funeral jewelry. Very interesting. Thanx for sharing.
Nic---Your son did really well for all the sturm und drang it took to get there. Here's hoping his pride over his good grade point kicks in next year and everything gets easier. That's the crazy thing about kids, they just don't get it really is easier to excel in so many ways. They feel great about themselves, teachers like them, parents are happy, life opens doors for their efforts....all for a few more hours of effort a week. Sure had this battle with my son. So smart, so clueless at that age.
Like the idea of you returning his privileges bit by bit. Just like real life, you get back what you earn back, right? Thing is, life is even harder on us than our parents. Make a mistake that hinders your reputation and it takes a very long time to set it straight. Trust is both heavy with possibilities, and as light and easy to blow away as a dead dandelion. I hate that our kids have to learn this so much earlier and thru the social media...which in many ways I don't think they have the maturity to handle in high school.
Your summer trips sound SO FAB. Mind if I live thru you a bit on this?
Want to hear about every one of them as or after you experience them.
Lori---I love how stable and happy your posts are, so not to worry about boring anyone. You seem to have a very cozy, active life, with a great family around you. Good to hear your summer hours have gone way down. What you describe these days, is something I think I could handle. 29 retail hours a week, which they want to call part time, um, no. And it POs me they stop there so they don't have to pay any benefits.
And it POs me how understaffed brick and mortar stores are these days. Realize they are up against on line shopping, but not doing themselves any favors when someone does go to their big box store and can't find the help they need. I have walked out of that situation more than once.
Trigger---Yeah, are you off on vacay? I guess when we don't hear we'll know!
K-mom---
Wow, you are having a very busy summer when it comes to house guests. Hope you are enjoying it, but of course, we miss you. But sure do understand.
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Better today, although still a bit blue. LOL, I miss my old handle which was "Blue Skies"---a statement of hope and optimism. Today I just feel like my name and age here.
So, hubby has been an angel of help for me. He knows I just get immobilized at points, and has a very gentle and effective way of getting me to move. Today he said let's just do these three little things. I said OK. We did at least 20 things, big and small in the end, and of course that lifted my mood.
It's just all getting so real. Today we spent most of the day clearing the back end of our house for painting. Kitchen, son's room, both of our offices. And more to do. Our painter starts Monday, and we'll be ready. Somehow. SO MUCH else going on to get out of here, wouldn't dream of overwhelming/boring y'all w/it. As hubby says, one foot in front of the other, one day at a time.
On plan again totally today. Did find something I love at one of the several grocery stores around us, which we go to for different things. Chicken salad w/pecans and grapes. Not too many of the latter two, just enough for some salt and sweet. SO GOOD. Next project when I get the energy is to make it myself.
Should end up today around 25 net carbs. Back in the saddle, if not with huge enthusiasm. I know that will come when my naughty staycation bloat goes down. And it will. That's a happy thing. Takes about 4 or 5 days solidly on plan and most of it goes away. Won't come near a scale till then.