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Thursday, not quite Friday, Chat

Posted : 9/23/2010 6:54:17 AM

I have some catching up to do, since I wasn't around yesterday really. I think I did suffer from withdrawal! I'm 99.99% certain that I am not getting an interview for that job at the University. They took down the posting, though my online application still reads "in process", but it's been about a month. Oh well. While disappointed, I'm not surprised. On paper, I just don't have the years experience as someone older, despite what I've accomplished (setting up systems/departments, high level account management work, etc.) in past jobs regardless of my actual experience. I really need to work on my cover letter skills to draw attention to that, so they can get beyond the fact I may not have 15+ years experience. Their loss Stick out tongue

I took about an hour out of my day yesterday and had lunch with my coworkers. Felt nice to interact with humans again (no offense Ari!). Meeting up after work came up, so I think I'll take some initiative on that and get something planned. My coworkers are all around my age (couple years younger) and we're all really friendly. I'm trying to make an effort to un-hermit myself =)

Hope everyone is doing well. I'll be catching up on the other chat threads to see what happened yesterday.

iluvjamison

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:14:00 AM

Took a mental health day yesterday.

I have no business holding a razor at 6 a.m.

That is all.

Deb W.

sharismom

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:22:57 AM

DS made homemade pizza last night - it was yummy! I wonder if any of "my" pizza will be left when I get home tonight. Probably not, he eats just about everything in sight.

Heard on the news this morning that Michigan lost 50,000 jobs in August. No wonder the boy can't find work.

I recorded the new show "Detroit 1-8-7" and watched it last night. Did not expect the twist at the end. Looks like it'll be on my list of shows to watch.

Hope everyone is well.

glenmar

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:34:25 AM

Ewwwww! I had the king of all yucky dreams last night. Bad enough that I gave DH a gentle punch in the jaw. I rarely remember dreams...not even bits and pieces, but THIS dream......oye!! All of a sudden, despite the fact that SHE is married and my SS is 30 years old, we were paying her alimoney and she was seriously depressed and she and DH COOKED in MY bed.......wait.....it gets worse. He didn't TELL me. And when I asked (caught him sneaking a sheet out in the bottom of the laundry basket) he thot I should be pleased that ONLY the one sheet needed washing?????? And her shrink said she needed DH to cook with her???? All I can say is that he's darned lucky I had a chance to wake up before I saw him this morning or that gentle punch would NOT have been gentle. Poor guy needed a very long, hot shower once I told him what he did! Blech!!!

Before anyone asks....I had an awesome roast beef on a hoagy roll with grilled onion, peppers, mushrooms, provolone and horse radish sauce. Yummmmy, but won't be eating those again!

I'm disappointed in myself that I seem to be sooooo slow moving getting this house settled. I'm busting butt, but it doesn't see to be coming together as quickly as I would like it to. Gracious.....must be an age thing.

Back to the trenches.....everyone have a good day! And hugs and good vibes to all who need them.

Cita

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:39:41 AM

Glenda, it took me 3 weeks to feel really truly "moved in" to my new APARTMENT. And that was just me and Rascal. Take it easy on yourself!!! You don't need to get everything done immediately!!!! Little by little and it will all get done before you know it. I think once you have the "essentials" - enough stuff in the kitchen that you can, say, use a plate, silverware, and drink some water; a bed and something to sleep on; stuff for the dogs; and a few clothes - then it's time to declare victory. The rest will come! But there's no rule saying when it has to do so!

the_gopher

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:40:52 AM

Erm, Glenda, your making me look bad. The SO and I have been living here 3 years and there are still things in boxes....

hapnthatch

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:55:29 AM

Wow. I have SO much schoolwork to get done this weekend. Luckily, no other chores. Although I WILL workout and get the jobs back into the walking habit. I totally understand about wanting to get the house settled...I am OBSESSIVE about immediately getting everything into place as soon as possible..even if it's just photos! I've realized I stress less if I just go ahead and work insanely to get it all done. On the plus side, mom's tech found me a reeeally cheap keyboard so hopefully I'll have that fixed soon!

3girls

Posted : 9/23/2010 7:56:55 AM

the_gopher
Erm, Glenda, your making me look bad. The SO and I have been living here 3 years and there are still things in boxes....

7 years here and we just went through the last of the boxes last year. Most ended up just being repacked, a few went to the yard sale...

After last night, I'm trying to focus on positive stuff today.

It's payday. That works.

glenmar

Posted : 9/23/2010 8:41:31 AM

Well, but, this is JUST the stuff from FL. Remember I've got storage in MI still and at some point would like to brig that "home"........ There truly is not all that much, but for some reason I just can't find homes for stuff and get them put away.

The big hang up right now is the living room. One sofa two recliners and a TV and I'm having trouble making it fit in a fairly large room. Just very frustrating. Off to tackle that now, and worst case, one recliner will go downstairs to the family room. Accepting that I actually HAVE that option makes it a little less intimidating......

huskymom

Posted : 9/23/2010 8:45:42 AM

First, I'm shamelessly going to ask for votes. This is the thread I started if you want to check it out. http://community.dog.com/forums/t/109641.aspx Its to win money from Pepsi to build a new Pet Shelter, and though it says you have to be a Canadian to vote, Amanda managed to get 4 votes in, so I'm assuming there's a way around that.

Tyler wants to have UFC here this weekend. I don't know when I'm going to have time to clean the house before that. I'm managing to keep up on dishes, but I'm so far behind on everything else. Sigh.

I want my summer back. It was too short.

Edited to link from Firefox. Can anyone tell me what the html code for linking is so I can just do it from Chrome?

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 9/23/2010 9:10:21 AM

Glenda, lay off the sauce! That's a seriously messed up dream!

Jez, I voted again. Four times. I haven't had an issue with not being Canadian. It asked nothing when I registered.

I am munching on a cinnamon roll. It's not homemade, but it's not bad.

miranadobe

Posted : 9/23/2010 9:23:12 AM

BEVOLASVEGAS
I am munching on a cinnamon roll.

Cinnamon muffin here. Despite it being from yesterday, the flavor is nice. Not too overpowering.

Glenda, I had stuff strewn all over the country, so I know how you feel about getting it all together. Since I'm living w/friends, most of my stuff is still in the storage unit, though. I can't wait to go through it w/a fine-toothed comb once I'm ready and really pull the crap I DO NOT NEED! I'm thinking of giving my niece half my crafting supplies as her birthday present (a good portion is brand new).

Alright, my To-Do list isn't getting done w/me chatting on the internet. Busy day for me. Hope everyone has a productive and positive day.

Springer Lady

Posted : 9/23/2010 9:28:04 AM

Voted twice here... they didn't ask where I was from.

glenmar

Posted : 9/23/2010 9:51:38 AM

Sadly, Amanda, I didn't even make it to the glass of wine last night! Of course DH asked me if I was going to dream of him cheating, couldn't it at least have been with someone HOT?

OK, finished the kitchen, have a layout I can live with in the livingroom....don't love it, but can live with it, now just need to vacume and polish the end tables and put some lived in stuff out and I'll be satsfied. With that room at least.

Xebby

Posted : 9/23/2010 10:03:42 AM

So, how long should it take to do a background check? It's been one week today and I'm still waiting to hear back on mine so I can start working! Other then a few bruises on my credit, I should have a clean background, not even a traffic violation. I'm starting to wonder if I should look into interviewing for other jobs in case this falls through. Things with the BF have been great since moving here. Everything has really turned around for the best between us, however, without a job I'm starting to wonder if I regret leaving everything behind and moving here. I'm still having a difficult time calling this home.