UO and Thursday chat

Flamingemu

Hey all! Happy Thursday. My favorited link wasn't working this morning and I started to panic that I couldn't get on today. I am pissed at work so wanted to hang out and then I couldn't get on! Phew, good thing I remembered how to find the board the long way.

Kissty

UO: I can live without Girl Scout Cookies.  It's not that I dislike them, I just don't care.

MarisaKathleen

I got a second interview for the job I want.  Only problem is that they shared with me at the first interview that they haven't received notice that the grant will be renewed past 6/30/15.  Obviously I'm not going to quit my job to take something for only 4ish months.  So I emailed the HR lady back and asked her if there had been any grant updates and professionally explained my situation.  I'm hoping that doesn't make me look like a dick, but seriously.

How can you expect someone to work for only 4 months?  It's not a job that anyone off the street would qualify for, so it's a select pool of applicants that they're dealing with.  Just seems weird.

Meanwhile, the college literally 2 blocks from my house has an advisor position open that I'm absolutely qualified for and I haven't heard anything.  I applied 2 weeks ago.  WTF?  It's literally the exact same job I do now, but with business programs and not allied health.  My last job was all business programs, so it's not like I don't have experience with it.  Seems so weird.

MarisaKathleen

Oh, and update on my FIL the doctor?

He went home at lunch yesterday and the uncle was sitting in the living room watching tv.  Turns out there's nothing new wrong with him, he just hates my FIL and only comes out of his room when he's gone!  Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!  I was dying laughing about it.  Last night I called him a drama llama and Nancy has been repeating it constantly.  She better stop that before next Saturday when we have to see them all.

But seriously.  What kind of a-hole sends an email saying "I don't think he's going to make it through the weekend and I started writing his obit?"  I mean come on.  He's the last one--4 brothers and my FIL and this uncle are the only 2 left.  When this uncle dies, there will literally be no one left in my FIL's family (other than us) except for one girl cousin who lives up north somewhere.  If that were me, I'd be doing anything and everything to help my brother get some help.

amandad715

Flamingemu said:

Hey all! Happy Thursday. My favorited link wasn't working this morning and I started to panic that I couldn't get on today. I am pissed at work so wanted to hang out and then I couldn't get on! Phew, good thing I remembered how to find the board the long way.

This happenEd to me too earlier,and I was coming on to comment that I got all worried!!
Whew! Thanks Google for helping me find my way back.

Pokedot

Good luck on the second interview @marisakathleen.

I'm here today. Yesterday was sell oldl car/buy new car and shopping! I can't decide which part I was more excited about. It was nice to have a full day with just DH and not drag along a kid. I enjoy shopping so much more that way.

 

amandad715

DH took Jack out for a "special day". They have so much planned and Jack got to pick it all. Breakfast out, seeing the dinosaur bones at our local natural history museum, a new comic at the comic book store, a movie and maybe fro-yo.

I'm here alone with Sam enjoying the quiet.

Pokedot

So I'm now working on B's big boy room. I can't find a comforter I like but *might* have found a duvet. I've never had a duvet. Who has them and is it a love or hate? Keep in mind it gets super cold here so I need something soft and warm. Also I'm might annoy you for a split second with a polyvore scene ha!

MRoxy0628

Pokedot said:

So I'm now working on B's big boy room. I can't find a comforter I like but *might* have found a duvet. I've never had a duvet. Who has them and is it a love or hate? Keep in mind it gets super cold here so I need something soft and warm. Also I'm might annoy you for a split second with a polyvore scene ha!

I had duvets for years and love them.  They keep you really warm (sometimes a little too warm).  My only complaint is the down comforter gets tangled it in pretty easily, but I think there are ways to remedy that. 

I'm here.  I just bought a turtleneck online that I saw on a blogger.  I'm not even sure I like turtlenecks anymore.  That's why blogs are dangerous (for me at least), I see and want so many more clothes than I would have otherwise. 

kelbel527

MarisaKathleen said:

I got a second interview for the job I want.  Only problem is that they shared with me at the first interview that they haven't received notice that the grant will be renewed past 6/30/15.  Obviously I'm not going to quit my job to take something for only 4ish months.  So I emailed the HR lady back and asked her if there had been any grant updates and professionally explained my situation.  I'm hoping that doesn't make me look like a dick, but seriously.

How can you expect someone to work for only 4 months?  It's not a job that anyone off the street would qualify for, so it's a select pool of applicants that they're dealing with.  Just seems weird.

Meanwhile, the college literally 2 blocks from my house has an advisor position open that I'm absolutely qualified for and I haven't heard anything.  I applied 2 weeks ago.  WTF?  It's literally the exact same job I do now, but with business programs and not allied health.  My last job was all business programs, so it's not like I don't have experience with it.  Seems so weird.

Good luck!  I'm sure you're not the only one concerned about the 4 month gig, so hopefully they understand.

Also, not hearing for 2 weeks may just be because they're slow.  We easily sit on resumes for 2 weeks here when things get busy, I can imagine the same thing goes at colleges as well.  I would follow up though in case you got lost in the shuffle or something didn't go through right.

BeebopandBuddy

MRoxy0628 said:

Pokedot said:

So I'm now working on B's big boy room. I can't find a comforter I like but *might* have found a duvet. I've never had a duvet. Who has them and is it a love or hate? Keep in mind it gets super cold here so I need something soft and warm. Also I'm might annoy you for a split second with a polyvore scene ha!

I had duvets for years and love them.  They keep you really warm (sometimes a little too warm).  My only complaint is the down comforter gets tangled it in pretty easily, but I think there are ways to remedy that. 

I'm here.  I just bought a turtleneck online that I saw on a blogger.  I'm not even sure I like turtlenecks anymore.  That's why blogs are dangerous (for me at least), I see and want so many more clothes than I would have otherwise. 

We've had a few duvets and I don't have complaints.  You have to straighten them out sometimes, but it's really not a big deal.  If you decide to go that route, I got this duvet filler on super-sale for Maya last week:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060BSQJK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

kelbel527

Good morning ladies!  I'm back in the office after a fun-filled day with my big kid yesterday.  For those on IG, I already blew up your feed, so I won't bore everyone with more.

I had a glimpse of, "look at how easy our lives would be if we only had one kid." Two parents to one potty-trained preschool child.  Then remembered how much I love the boys when they play together.  But my love for simplicity is why I am still uncertain if I can handle 3 kids.

DISCLAIMER:  Also, to not offend anyone, my comment about one kid is relating to having one 5 year old kid who happened to be behaving that day.  I am by no means saying that anyone on here with one kid has it easy.  

hmp1

Pokedot said:

So I'm now working on B's big boy room. I can't find a comforter I like but *might* have found a duvet. I've never had a duvet. Who has them and is it a love or hate? Keep in mind it gets super cold here so I need something soft and warm. Also I'm might annoy you for a split second with a polyvore scene ha!

We use duvets, you can get different inserts for the different seasons if needed. I just use the same since we keep the house at the same temp regardless of the season. I like that they are easy to toss in the wash with my sheets and less expensive to change out than a comforter. 

Pokedot

So I found this duvet on RH and love it. It would go with the industrial kind of feel I want for B's big boy room. I have headboard I bought from a neighbor and I'm going to refinish it and paint it a navy blue color. I might use the waxed paint you ladies (I know @hmp1) have used. His curtains are going to be a navy linen and I'm going to do the pipe curtain rods. The wall art on the bottom is just ideas but I did purchase the vintage plane (lower left) from Zulily. I'm 75% sure on the rug as well to throw something trendy in there. The flooring we have is the exact shown. I also have a light up vinage B to hang on his wall somewhere. The stripes on the top are the colors I'm thinking of going with for the walls. Currently he has a white border painted on the walls that is about 6 inches wide and trimmed out on the top and bottom. My biggest thing right now is the actual comforter or duvet.

 

Pokedot

BeebopandBuddy said:

MRoxy0628 said:

Pokedot said:

So I'm now working on B's big boy room. I can't find a comforter I like but *might* have found a duvet. I've never had a duvet. Who has them and is it a love or hate? Keep in mind it gets super cold here so I need something soft and warm. Also I'm might annoy you for a split second with a polyvore scene ha!

I had duvets for years and love them.  They keep you really warm (sometimes a little too warm).  My only complaint is the down comforter gets tangled it in pretty easily, but I think there are ways to remedy that. 

I'm here.  I just bought a turtleneck online that I saw on a blogger.  I'm not even sure I like turtlenecks anymore.  That's why blogs are dangerous (for me at least), I see and want so many more clothes than I would have otherwise. 

We've had a few duvets and I don't have complaints.  You have to straighten them out sometimes, but it's really not a big deal.  If you decide to go that route, I got this duvet filler on super-sale for Maya last week:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060BSQJK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's in my Amazon cart! Thank you!

MarisaKathleen

I loved my duvet.  Easy way to make sure that the comforter doesn't move is to safety pin it in a bunch of spots.  I think we used around 10 for a queen sized, mostly along the edges.

Anyone plus size feel comfortable in maxi skirts?  they have some really cute ones on zulily today, but I worry I'm too pear shaped for a maxi skirt.  I have maxi dresses that I love, but I dont think I've worn a skirt in 10+ years...

BeebopandBuddy

My younger SD (she's 17) has no concept of spending money wisely and it's driving me crazy.  A couple of weeks ago she called DH to ask for over $200 to apply for colleges.  She wants to apply to 10 colleges, even though she only wants to go to one right in her backyard.  It's not cheap to apply to schools and I see no reason to apply to 10, especially if you have no intention of attending them.  I can see 3 or 4.  I told DH this and he agreed with me, but he gave her the money anyway.

Today I get an overdraft notice from the bank that she overdrew her bank account.  I look and it was using her card at Panera and Taco Bell.  We don't keep much money in the account.  We pretty much keep about $10 in there and then DH just deposits money when she asks for it for specific things.  So she knows there isn't money there for her to just use it on random things.  She just does it anyway.  I forwarded the e-mail to DH but I know he isn't going to say anything.  So we just basically paid $15 for her to eat a combo meal at Taco Bell.  I'm so annoyed.

Pokedot

MarisaKathleen said:

I loved my duvet.  Easy way to make sure that the comforter doesn't move is to safety pin it in a bunch of spots.  I think we used around 10 for a queen sized, mostly along the edges.

Anyone plus size feel comfortable in maxi skirts?  they have some really cute ones on zulily today, but I worry I'm too pear shaped for a maxi skirt.  I have maxi dresses that I love, but I dont think I've worn a skirt in 10+ years...

I have a few maxi's I love. I lived in them this summer and even wore them to work. I'm a 14-16.

BeebopandBuddy

Ideas needed:  What should Ethan wear to school for Opposites Day?

AKB090609

@kelbel527 I loved you IG tour yesterday! I will say you guys did most of my favorite things in one day!

AKB090609

We have DD's dentist appointment today, she keeps telling me "me not going to bite the dentist" with a sly little smile, I'm not sure I believe her...

Last night I made the mistake of looking as houses for sale in my area, and I found the perfect house. Now I'm sad. DH and I agreed to spend the next month going thru every item in every room of our house and doing a major purge by our community garage sale in May. We are also going to make a master list of projects that need to be done to sell. Our plan is to do major renovations or move by 2017. I hope that having a plan helps me deal with how bad this house is for our lifestyle. 

tinyhumantoe

@marisakathleen how old are your FIL and uncle?  It sure sounds like some of the shenanigans my grandpa had going on later in his life.  They might just be grumpy old men (BEST MOVIE EVER) who have nothing going on and so this is their schtick.

@kissty thanks for reminding me to get a cookie from the fridge.  We have some keebler fudge cookies and I've been eating 10 a day.  I do wish they were girl scout cookies, though.

willy_gert

I too was worried when my link didn't work.  I wondered if I talk of leaving and disappointment in TB got us kicked out!  

I am coughing up a ridiculous amount of stuff, sorry that was gross.  I would totally take one of those tele-clinics or virtual doctors today.

tinyhumantoe

I hate duvets.  HATE.  I much prefer a soft quilt.

@amandad715 that is so cute, I hope they have fun!

@beebopandbuddy backwards shirt (that has print on it), backwards sweat pants, for a girl I would say a backwards necklace but I'm trying to think of the boy equivalent (assuming he doesn't want to wear a necklace).  Two different socks. 

willy_gert

@marisakathleen, I have a few maxi skirts that I really like.  I would say to just be careful with the pattern.  Some of them are not becoming.  Otherwise, I say go for it!

MarisaKathleen

@tinyhumantoe, my FIL is 59 and the uncle is 57.  Both act like they're 104.  The uncle has MD, so his quality of life isn't awesome as it is, but he's still able to walk and scarily enough, drive.

When I'm ruler of Wisconsin, I'm making anyone over 60 pass another driving test.  I realize 60 is young, but with cases like these 2 jags, neither of them should be driving.  I look at my Mom, who is 58, and my FIL who is 59 and can't believe they were even born in the same century.  

I always use my FIL as an example to DH....THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DONT TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!  DO YOU WANT TO END UP LIKE YOUR DAD?!  It always gets his butt in gear to go to the doctor, wear a helmet, not eat bacon as a snack, etc.  Those are the most recent ones I could think of I've had to pull out the Dad card for.

tinyhumantoe

kelbel527 said:

DISCLAIMER:  Also, to not offend anyone, my comment about one kid is relating to having one 5 year old kid who happened to be behaving that day.  I am by no means saying that anyone on here with one kid has it easy.  

LOL, you don't need a disclaimer, dork! 

hmp1

BeebopandBuddy said:

Ideas needed:  What should Ethan wear to school for Opposites Day?

Maya's clothes was my first thought.

I'm trying to figure out how to make sweatpants into a shirt, lol.

tinyhumantoe

I want bacon as a snack!!!

I've been eating a cereal bowl full of frozen mango every day.  Between that and the cookies, I'm going to birth a sugar cube.

I told my mom my names.  I have some mental issue, I know I shouldn't and I keep doing it.  She cannot hide her disappointment, it is so funny.

I need to make a list of netflix series to watch while I'm on ML.  I've watched White Collar, Warehouse 13, Dr. Who, Damages, and Sherlock.  What should be next?

hmp1

hmp1 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

Ideas needed:  What should Ethan wear to school for Opposites Day?

Maya's clothes was my first thought.

I'm trying to figure out how to make sweatpants into a shirt, lol.

If it isn't too cold in the school, he can do summer on bottom and winter on top - sandals and swimsuit with a sweater and hat. Or switched with snow pants and boots and a rashguard, sun hat and sunglasses. That might be the warmer option so he can just wear a jacket over the rashguard.

hmp1

tinyhumantoe said:

I want bacon as a snack!!!

I've been eating a cereal bowl full of frozen mango every day.  Between that and the cookies, I'm going to birth a sugar cube.

I told my mom my names.  I have some mental issue, I know I shouldn't and I keep doing it.  She cannot hide her disappointment, it is so funny.

I need to make a list of netflix series to watch while I'm on ML.  I've watched White Collar, Warehouse 13, Dr. Who, Damages, and Sherlock.  What should be next?

House of Cards

BeebopandBuddy

hmp1 said:

hmp1 said:

BeebopandBuddy said:

Ideas needed:  What should Ethan wear to school for Opposites Day?

Maya's clothes was my first thought.

I'm trying to figure out how to make sweatpants into a shirt, lol.

If it isn't too cold in the school, he can do summer on bottom and winter on top - sandals and swimsuit with a sweater and hat. Or switched with snow pants and boots and a rashguard, sun hat and sunglasses. That might be the warmer option so he can just wear a jacket over the rashguard.

LOL, Maya's clothes was my first thought too actually. 

I like this idea.  He actually has some rashguards for this summer that will fit thanks to my mom who can't stop shopping.  I still have his summer hat.  I will just have to work on the bottoms.

tinyhumantoe

@hmp1 damn, I've watched that, too.  I think there's a few series I've watched that I can't remember.

willy_gert

hmp1 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

I want bacon as a snack!!!

I've been eating a cereal bowl full of frozen mango every day.  Between that and the cookies, I'm going to birth a sugar cube.

I told my mom my names.  I have some mental issue, I know I shouldn't and I keep doing it.  She cannot hide her disappointment, it is so funny.

I need to make a list of netflix series to watch while I'm on ML.  I've watched White Collar, Warehouse 13, Dr. Who, Damages, and Sherlock.  What should be next?

House of Cards

I just finally finished One Tree Hill.  I have now started Friday Night Lights.  I really want to watch Parenthood, but I am leaving that until the final season goes up.  I also have How I met your mother, Scandal, Revenge and Grey's Anatomy in my queue.  

MarisaKathleen

*sob* Parenthood.  I love it the way I loved "Six Feet Under" my all time favoritest of all shows.  I'm heartbroken this one is ending too.  I just find them both to be so cathartic.

I've watched six feet under like 3 or 4 times all the way through.  @tinyhumantoe, if you've not seen it, it's so great.  And it was so long ago that you've seen so many of the cast members go on to do so many different things that it's cool to see them in early roles.

hmp1

I've watched maybe 5 episodes of Parenthood total, one being last week. If they kill off the dad to end the series I will be pissed, and I'm not even invested in this show.

MRoxy0628

@tinyhumantoe I always suggest The Good Wife.  Friends is on Netflix now if you like that show. 

tinyhumantoe

My SIL is super fit (used to do body competitions) and crunchy (makes her own detergent/shampoo/soap/deodorant, organic everything, exotic antioxidant seeds, has a health blog, etc. x 100)... but damn, I've never seen kids eat more crap in a day than her two boys.  Kellog's rice crispy treats, candy, boxed chicken nuggets, cup after cup of juice, fruit snacks, etc.  It seems like she just kind of throws in the towel with them.  I don't care but MIL thinks she is so healthy and that anything she okays for her kids is ok for mine.  Meanwhile I am fat and I'm eating ALL the nugs and rice crispy treats...... and trying to keep them out of my kid's hands.  Haha, I guess we're opposites.   

hmp1

tinyhumantoe said:

@hmp1 damn, I've watched that, too.  I think there's a few series I've watched that I can't remember.

Arrested Development is quick, only 4 seasons. But you've probably seen that too.

MarisaKathleen

The anniversary of my Dad's death is coming up and my Mom is spending like CRAZY.  She just bought the kids 4 or 5 outfits each on zulily today for when we go to Mexico.  She gets very spendy when she's feeling sad.  I know she has the money, but it's still unnecessary.  Thanks to her and my Aunt, I don't need any winter clothes for either of my kids.  Oh, and if anyone needs like 836 pairs of socks, I'm your girl.  I bet Cal could wear a new pair of socks everyday for 3 months and not run out.  It's crazy.

tinyhumantoe

Ok, I've watched Arrested Development (favorite show in the world), Vampire Diaries until I lost interest.  I watch a lot of tv apparently.

I will add to my list Parenthood, 6 feet under, the good wife, and I'm a season or two behind on True Blood.

I have not watched Revenge or Scandal.  Are they supposed to be good?  I love mystery/suspense dramas.

ETA: @mroxy0628 I LOVE the good wife.  I actually keep up with it on tv