Just another Mindless Monday

JackieG

I hope DH hasn't lost any parts for his bike.  Isn't there a parts list that he could check?  I can't imagine putting a bike together from a kit.  If I assembled one, I would NEVER ride it. lol   Too afraid that I got something wrong. 

It did come with a 4 or 5 page packing list, but if you saw all the boxes and pieces and parts, you'd see why he's nervous. He did say "I may not know something is missing until it blows up on me" - he's an optimist that way I should probably think about upping the insurance though

Paige - I hear ya on the strong warning about moving to be with a BF. It cost me about $5K and a good federal job to learn that lesson.

miranadobe

YOUNG LADIES - DO NOT EVER move across country for a man, unless there is a ring on your finger!  Mkay?? Thank you - my Public Service Announcement for the day.

FO' REALS!

Listen to ya' Auntie Paige mmkay? Old Granny Gina is nodding her head quickly in agreement! put a ring on it. Isn't that a song?

Ditto Gina and Paige from great granny glenda

NicoleS

janobonano

the_gopher

I will have to say the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are heaven sent. I didn't think they'd actually work, but they're awesome.

 

I agree! But read the directions and don't use them on wood! I got a little clean-happy once and scrubbed a bit of grime off the cabinet above the stove. It dulled the finish a bit. Oops!

Good to know!  they work wonders on fridge and stove handles, though -- but those are white plastic things.  And I've done some wall touch ups, but definitely will be more cautious once we repaint.  Wondered how they were so amazing. 

DH used them on our kitchen cabinets -well a few of them before I could stop him. Head desk.  

But I use them on the walls often - Bugsy could have a slinger contest with a bloodhound LOL Magic erasers have allowed him to live longer 

Okay, mostly I just need to moan a bit.

My co-worker (the good one on our team of three who actually WORKS) has been out all last week and today.  I feel bad that she's sick, but OMG, I NEED some help.  I felt like I was drowing in paperwork and calls this afternoon.  My mostly-useless co-worker will be out the next 2 days.  If the good one doesn't come back, I might call in sick one day.

And, I know some people here are estranged from their mothers for mental health reasons.  I am.  My grandmother wants me to get my mom a Mother's day present anyway.  I'm on the stand that if she doesn't want to be my mother all year long, why should I honor her on Mother's day?

Bah, bleg.  I'm grumpy.  I'll go wash the dishes and go to bed early, I think.  Maybe some sleep will put me in a better mood.

 YOUNG LADIES - DO NOT EVER move across country for a man, unless there is a ring on your finger!  Mkay?? Thank you - my Public Service Announcement for the day. 

AGREED, WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Gonna go back and catch up. Let me see what I remember, Glenda, we've still got fingers and paws crossed for things to get better for you.

I went to a dog walk meet up tonight. One of the other people and I have lived in the same neighborhood for 15 years, and we just met tonight. My whole neighborhood is a circle, just a mile around the circle. 3 or 4 of the people were from my town, and we had never met. It's not a big town or anything either., just a little bedroom town. I don't know how many people actually live in it. The person in my neighborhood lives on a street near me too. I was thinking maybe she lived in the back, and I live in the front, and so maybe that was why. I guess we just walk at different times of day.

Moonlight

And, I know some people here are estranged from their mothers for mental health reasons.  I am.  My grandmother wants me to get my mom a Mother's day present anyway.  I'm on the stand that if she doesn't want to be my mother all year long, why should I honor her on Mother's day?

I don't speak to my mother.  It's been a little over a year since I gave up on her.  I am sending a card.  It will be a very basic "Happy Mother's Day" card.  No sentimental bs, because I see no reason in lying to her.  The only reason that I am sending it is because my DH says that I "should be the bigger person" and acknowledge her.  He's usually right, so I'm going with it.

Glenmar

OK, that was hugely demoralizing.  And, won't know squat for probably a couple of weeks.  Sigh.

Glenda, you shouldn't feel demoralized at all.  Programs are in place to help people when they are down.  I have no doubt that things are going to look up for ya'll soon.  Keep your head up & keep plugging along.

Gina, I'm glad that you survived the slumber party!

Paige, fingers crossed that you'll hear something on the interview soon.

Deb, I'll see you a crap morning & raise you an entire crap day!  I am, once again, in search of an assistant.  My old assistant's mother is ill & she is back in California dealing with things there.  Anyway, the plan is to use a temp agency to fill the position until she gets back.  So, I have apps & I'm going through them & calling for interviews.  I had six interviews set for today, & I was planning to set three more for later this week.  Only one person showed up for the interview, & he is totally not an option.  One of the other interviews called 6 hours after her interview time, to apologize because she "forgot" about the interview, & reschedule it.  Ummm...pass. 

Today, while calling to set interviews, one of the potential candidates declined an interview because she "is not really interested in finding a job."  She had to put in an app because "I want to keep my unemployment."  I was shocked for about 2 seconds, & then I was pissed.  I unloaded on the woman, & instead of hanging up on me, she stayed on the line & took the *** chewing that I gave her.  When I got off the phone, I called the temp agency to let them know what had happened.  I also called Health & Human Services to complain.  Neither agency sounded pleased.  I hope that something comes of my complaints.

ETA:  If I weren't married, I would soooo move across country for love.  I know, I'm a sucker.

My keyboard is sticky, and FH was the last one to use the computer. Ick. He also claimed to be 'making dinner' when I left for a quick run, and when I came back he had microwaved the 2 hamburgers I grilled on Wednesday. I took, like, two bites, and hurried him out the door to poker so I could eat some ice cream cake.

I was getting really pissed today because my dryer was not drying but then I noticed someone has switched it to 'no heat'. D'oh.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Only one person showed up for the interview,

BEVOLASVEGAS

declined an interview because she "is not really interested in finding a job." 

BEVOLASVEGAS

I am sending a card.  It will be a very basic "Happy Mother's Day" card.  No sentimental bs, because I see no reason in lying to her.  The only reason that I am sending it is because my DH says that I "should be the bigger person" and acknowledge her.  He's usually right, so I'm going with it.

This is the reasoning that I am facing.  Some days I just want to be a reeeeeeaaalllyyy small person though.  Microscropic even.

There is a cat in my neighborhood with a broken front leg.  No collar, so I presume a stray.  Would it be wrong of me to catch it, treat it, and adopt it to a friend who has agreed to take it?  She's been like this for several weeks now.  She's not friendly, so I'll have to befriend her though.

Moonlight

BEVOLASVEGAS

I am sending a card.  It will be a very basic "Happy Mother's Day" card.  No sentimental bs, because I see no reason in lying to her.  The only reason that I am sending it is because my DH says that I "should be the bigger person" and acknowledge her.  He's usually right, so I'm going with it.

This is the reasoning that I am facing.  Some days I just want to be a reeeeeeaaalllyyy small person though.  Microscropic even.

If you genuinely feel that you would be unhappy with yourself, if you sent a card, then don't.  Ultimately, you have to determine what you are comfortable doing, in your own mind and heart.  I do understand how hard it can be to have a less than perfect relationship with a parent.  I did, in the end, have a decent relationship with my mom.  Holidays are hard and all the media hype doesn't help. 

I would catch that cat if it were me and do just what you suggested.  Have the cat scanned for a chip.  Put an ad in the paper and post in your neighborhood.  If no one claims and pays for the vet bill, give to your friend.   Poor kitty.

BEVOLASVEGAS

declined an interview because she "is not really interested in finding a job." 

Moonlight

BEVOLASVEGAS

I am sending a card.  It will be a very basic "Happy Mother's Day" card.  No sentimental bs, because I see no reason in lying to her.  The only reason that I am sending it is because my DH says that I "should be the bigger person" and acknowledge her.  He's usually right, so I'm going with it.

This is the reasoning that I am facing.  Some days I just want to be a reeeeeeaaalllyyy small person though.  Microscropic even.

I said something very similar to DH.  He told me that I could be a really small person, but then I'd be just like her.  I bought the card today.

I say "go for it" with the cat.  Obviously nobody else is stepping up to take care of her.

Meg, if you can pick up my dry cleaning, occasionally take a dog to the vet, do my banking, & possibly grocery shop for me, then you are hired.  You get to use a company car to run my errands.  We have a guest room, & I'd be thrilled to have another female in the house.  Fart jokes, & guy talk is getting old!