FWPF! (First World Problems Friday) 2/19

Michi1382 · February 2016

Do you have so many channels that you don't know what to watch?

Did the seat warmer in your luxury car get too hot for your liking?

Did they run out of the everything bagel at DD so you had to settle for a plain bagel?

Post your first world problems here!

Michi1382 · February 2016

We recently got a brand new stainless steel refrigerator and I didn't know that it isn't magnetic so now I can't put any of my magnets up and a little sad about it. I guess they'll just go in a drawer now.

MRSCORKER · February 2016

The hot water in the bathrooms at work has been non-existent for weeks. With all of the this peeing I'm doing, I'm having to wash my hands in FREEZING cold water several times a day. Last time I went in, there was no soap either.

Michi1382 · February 2016

MRSCORKER said:

The hot water in the bathrooms at work has been non-existent for weeks. With all of the this peeing I'm doing, I'm having to wash my hands in FREEZING cold water several times a day. Last time I went in, there was no soap either.

That's simply unacceptable.

br0co1ii · February 2016

I got a data usage warning just now on my phone. When I checked the apps using data, it appears that The Bump has been the culprit. Apparently I'm going to have to Bump from my actual computer for a few days.

katiegeminimoon · February 2016

FI ate my cottage cheese. I bought it last week but hadn't wanted/opened it yet. I wanted to eat it last night but it was all gone

lilylover27 · February 2016

Going out to lunch today to take a break from work and there are just so many places nearby I cannot choose what I want! Ugh the struggle....

JamieK1882 · February 2016

My 91 year old grandmother keeps buying DD these massive stuffed animals. I hate stuffed animals in general, let alone the 7-foot kind she keeps bringing to my house.

krzyriver · February 2016

JamieK1882 said:

My 91 year old grandmother keeps buying DD these massive stuffed animals. I hate stuffed animals in general, let alone the 7-foot kind she keeps bringing to my house.

Oh man, that would get annoying quick. Where the heck are you supposed to put them all?!

JamieK1882 · February 2016

@krzyriver the goodwill lol

AshleyGemini24 · February 2016

Dropped my phone last night at work. Now there is a huge Crack in my screen protector. That's driving me nuts. But at least it's just the protector and not the screen.

annabenanna · February 2016

Last month, before I got my surprise BFP, I splurged on one of those Chinese fashion websites (SheInside) and bought like 14 dresses for $100. Super cute and summery... was planning on wearing them to Greece, when we go in May/June.

The shipment takes a month to get here, and now that they're here, I'm realizing I'm not going to look cute in them in May when I'm bigger.

On top of that, I worry about the trip to Greece because of the Zika outbreak. (No outbreaks in Greece yet, but still.... just paranoid)

annabenanna · February 2016

JamieK1882 said:

@krzyriver the goodwill lol

Nooooo, I love big giant stuffed animals! I'll take em!

Michi1382 · February 2016

annabenanna said:

Last month, before I got my surprise BFP, I splurged on one of those Chinese fashion websites (SheInside) and bought like 14 dresses for $100. Super cute and summery... was planning on wearing them to Greece, when we go in May/June.

The shipment takes a month to get here, and now that they're here, I'm realizing I'm not going to look cute in them in May when I'm bigger.

On top of that, I worry about the trip to Greece because of the Zika outbreak. (No outbreaks in Greece yet, but still.... just paranoid)

I have a wedding to go to this July in Mexico but ever since the Zika outbreak, I've been afraid of going. Mexico has it pretty bad according to the news and now I'm bummed but I may be too paranoid to go. I was looking forward to it.

annabenanna · February 2016

@Michi1382 , what part of Mexico is the wedding going to be?

SO and I are supposed to go to Valle de Guadalupe for a weekend in April for our anniversary, but Valle is in Baja California and only a 1.5 hour drive from San Diego...(so not like the tropical side of Mexico)... but I'm still paranoid to go.

coffee89 · February 2016

AshleyGemini24 said:

Dropped my phone last night at work. Now there is a huge Crack in my screen protector. That's driving me nuts. But at least it's just the protector and not the screen.

I've got one on my screen protector because of a toddler. I'm afraid to replace the protector because I don't want to know if it actually scratched the glass.

MRSCORKER · February 2016

Michi1382 said:

annabenanna said:

Last month, before I got my surprise BFP, I splurged on one of those Chinese fashion websites (SheInside) and bought like 14 dresses for $100. Super cute and summery... was planning on wearing them to Greece, when we go in May/June.

The shipment takes a month to get here, and now that they're here, I'm realizing I'm not going to look cute in them in May when I'm bigger.

On top of that, I worry about the trip to Greece because of the Zika outbreak. (No outbreaks in Greece yet, but still.... just paranoid)

I have a wedding to go to this July in Mexico but ever since the Zika outbreak, I've been afraid of going. Mexico has it pretty bad according to the news and now I'm bummed but I may be too paranoid to go. I was looking forward to it.

We had a cruise booked and were scheduled to leave this upcoming Sunday for 12 days. Every single port was listed on the CDC as an outbreak zone. We called the cruise line and they agreed to give us a credit for a future cruise, I just had to provide a note from my doctor. We're thinking of doing a shorter cruise to Bermuda in April. There haven't been any reported cases there yet so FX.

From my experience, it seems like a lot of airlines, hotels, cruise lines, etc. are being really cooperative with people in regards to zika. For those who have trips booked, I would definitely call and see what they'll do for you!

coffee89 · February 2016

I have to buy moving boxes. I have to spend $30 on cardboard because not a single place around here will give me any and I'm not dumpster diving with a toddler.

SnobunnieMel · February 2016

After spending over an hour last night to finally find one article of clothing appropriate to wear to my conference this weekend that a) fits the major bloat and b) doesn't make me look 7 months instead of weeks, I learned that our puppy has eaten the only 3 pairs of heels that would match it. Now I either have to try and shoe shop in Vegas before my meeting or buy maternity dress pants so I can wear boots that the dog hasn't eaten yet

annabenanna · February 2016

coffee89 said:

I have to buy moving boxes. I have to spend $30 on cardboard because not a single place around here will give me any and I'm not dumpster diving with a toddler.

Have you tried the grocery stores? When we moved, I basically just would go to the VONS closest to us early in the mornings and ask for all their wine boxes.

Also if there's a trader joe's near you, they have tons of empty wine boxes up front...and I used to just grab 3 at a time whenever I was there.

missmaehurt · February 2016

I got a chip in my windshield yesterday and we got our taxes done. We made the most yearly we have ever which is great because we're trying to buy a home and my photography business increased its profit 7x, but we owe like $2k in taxes. Can't have my cake and eat it too.

JamieK1882 · February 2016

Not a FWP, but you guys are making me nervous with travel/Zika talk. I have to travel twice in April for work and it's 100% unavoidable. One is to Florida and one is to Phoenix. I never even gave it a second thought since I wasn't leaving US, but I never thought about airplane travel. Would you be concerned if you were me? (If it matters I'll be in 2nd tri when I go).

MRSCORKER · February 2016

JamieK1882 said:

Not a FWP, but you guys are making me nervous with travel/Zika talk. I have to travel twice in April for work and it's 100% unavoidable. One is to Florida and one is to Phoenix. I never even gave it a second thought since I wasn't leaving US, but I never thought about airplane travel. Would you be concerned if you were me? (If it matters I'll be in 2nd tri when I go).

I would not be concerned. Just use mosquito repelent and avoid unsanitary places, standing water, jungles, sitting outside at night, etc. I think the real concern is going to places outside of the US where sanitation is not on par, AC is not common, and they don't spray for bugs like they will at the hotels you'll likely be staying at. Also, I know FL has a more tropical climate but I don't think mosquitos will be too bad that early in the year and Arizona is really dry. Don't add this to the stress list, I think you're fine.

Edited for grammar

housewifehobbyist · February 2016

@MRSCORKER I was wondering what you were doing with your planned cruise! So much for not trying this month huh.

MRSCORKER · February 2016

housewifehobbyist said:

@MRSCORKER I was wondering what you were doing with your planned cruise! So much for not trying this month huh.

Everything worked out for the best.

br0co1ii · February 2016

@JamieK1882 I live in Phoenix, and there is definitely no concern from me as far as Zika goes. Honestly, Florida would worry me a little, but not enough to not go. I'd just keep an eye on reports from there, and see what might change between now and April.

Hillzy30 · February 2016

Starbucks made a delightful molten chocolate frappuccino that was available Valentine's Day week only. And now I can't have it and all my pregnant self wants is chocolate.

rachelminor · February 2016

rachelminor · February 2016

Michi1382 said:

We recently got a brand new stainless steel refrigerator and I didn't know that it isn't magnetic so now I can't put any of my magnets up and a little sad about it. I guess they'll just go in a drawer now.

Try the dishwasher for your magnets! We just discovered they stick there after being really sad they didn't stick to the refrigerator!

alysie89 · February 2016

My TV is slowly dying. The remote doesn't work, and now the sound is hit and miss. We have a new one but my husband has to put the last coat of varnish on the TV Stand he built and we're waiting for our new love seat to arrive so we can rearrange the living room all at once. So I guess it could be a long 2 weeks (arrival date for loveseat) without tv.

ammiddleton3 · February 2016

We got a New Minivan last Saturday. Then we got snow, then it warmed up a ton, and is all muddy and disgusting. My pretty van is already getting dirty and I'm feeling salty about it.

mrszoess · February 2016

I got home too late from happy hour to make pancakes. I sound like a jerk. lol

queen_frostine · February 2016

My stainless steel fridge is still magnetic on the sides. We put our magnets there. Also, the vent hood above our rangetop is magnetic, and I put my recipes there while I cook

von1976 · February 2016

My mother emailed the whole family to ask if we all want to go on a cruise this summer to Jamaica, Haiti, and Cozumel. All places with Zika virus warnings. She knows we're pregnant, but no one else in the family does yet. I declined the invitation (privately, and explained why) and suggested Alaska or New England. Should be interesting to see how she does an about face with the rest of the invitations and changes the destination with no explanation...

Cubslove12 · February 2016

I can't get my scanner to scan all my documents to pre-qualify for a new house loan :-(

SuperNerd42 · February 2016

I've checked three stores looking for the only crystal light that I like. Since everyone is sold out I guess I'll drink my water plain and be sad.

coffee89 · February 2016

annabenanna said:

coffee89 said:

I have to buy moving boxes. I have to spend $30 on cardboard because not a single place around here will give me any and I'm not dumpster diving with a toddler.

Have you tried the grocery stores? When we moved, I basically just would go to the VONS closest to us early in the mornings and ask for all their wine boxes.

Also if there's a trader joe's near you, they have tons of empty wine boxes up front...and I used to just grab 3 at a time whenever I was there.

I've asked the liquor store (won't hold them, would need to pick up at 4am), a grocery store (they crush them immediately), and online. I'll have to check TJ's the next time I'm in that area. I got 4 boxes from home depot just so I could keep packing some this weekend while I hope to find some for free.

Michi1382 · February 2016

annabenanna said:

@Michi1382 , what part of Mexico is the wedding going to be?

SO and I are supposed to go to Valle de Guadalupe for a weekend in April for our anniversary, but Valle is in Baja California and only a 1.5 hour drive from San Diego...(so not like the tropical side of Mexico)... but I'm still paranoid to go.

@annabenanna I'm not sure yet because she hasn't sent out the invitations with the details but I'm thinking that it's going to be a big, fat no either way. California may be okay? Fingers crossed!

Michi1382 · February 2016

rachelminor said:

Michi1382 said:

We recently got a brand new stainless steel refrigerator and I didn't know that it isn't magnetic so now I can't put any of my magnets up and a little sad about it. I guess they'll just go in a drawer now.

Try the dishwasher for your magnets! We just discovered they stick there after being really sad they didn't stick to the refrigerator!

Thanks! There's hope yet lol , @rachelminor

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