Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »SoulOfRusalka wrote: »Swear to god if my sister says "I've already eaten" when she hasn't, tries to force me to eat something when I don't want it, or eats "dinner" of raw lettuce and cucumber, I will *kitten* punch myself in the face.
It's time for a stress walk and time to set boundaries with your sister. She is all up in your head and that's not a good way to live.
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Good news alert for long time readers: My friend's brother David who had a lung transplant in November is being discharged from M.D. Anderson today!! Thanks to those of you who offered prayers and positive thoughts on his behalf.
Oh that is great news. I'll continue to pray for him and his family.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?0 -
Thank youSoulOfRusalka wrote: »My sister is wearing my favorite jeans (which she took when she got anorexic and lost weight and I got fat.) and it's making me feel terrible for being jealous. :x
You are beating your self up a lot these days. Stop that. It is ok to wish that you can be back in those jeans instead of your sister. By the way you can be! Correction you will be. Being in school can be fatting. It dies not have to be.
You got this.
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Is it just a rule in the office, or is it someone specific? It would make sense if the office just has a policy of avoiding all religious talk (although the US is pretty christian, culturally at least.) (Also, what did she call it instead of an easter egg? Chocolate-candy-springtime-egg? Equinox egg? Ostara egg?)0 -
Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!0 -
Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
Sounds like a crazy week.
Full moon March 23 if you believe in that sort of thing0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Let's just sat that I get a lot of strange looks about my ashes every year. I had one boss ask several years ago if I couldn't wash them off. When I said, "God wouldn't strike me dead for it, but get them if you don't plan to keep them?" she tried to cover them up with my hair. I jerked backward so hard I scared and then put my hair in a ponytail so that everyone had to see them. I have never bee so angry at a boss in my life. Thankfully, she retired.
Father Mike is right, ashes are a bold witness and they do make some people uncomfortable. I wouldn't say there is a ban on Easter, but I would say that there is a secular culture here and the manager would rather offend me than 99 other people.0 -
SoulOfRusalka wrote: »
Thank youSoulOfRusalka wrote: »My sister is wearing my favorite jeans (which she took when she got anorexic and lost weight and I got fat.) and it's making me feel terrible for being jealous. :x
You are beating your self up a lot these days. Stop that. It is ok to wish that you can be back in those jeans instead of your sister. By the way you can be! Correction you will be. Being in school can be fatting. It dies not have to be.
You got this.MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Is it just a rule in the office, or is it someone specific? It would make sense if the office just has a policy of avoiding all religious talk (although the US is pretty christian, culturally at least.) (Also, what did she call it instead of an easter egg? Chocolate-candy-springtime-egg? Equinox egg? Ostara egg?)
Just eggs. No other designation. They hid one at each employees desk. If I hadn't worn my sneakers to work yesterday intending to change into the heels I leave her, my blue plastic egg would still be in my shoe.
Edit: There's no rule against mentioning religion here. It's usually pretty openly discussed, which makes me wonder why it was a Spring Celebration at all unless someone has complained about it.0 -
@nonoelmo hugs for you. Sorry about your hard week.0
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Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
Yep. Laura has had enough, Universe. Leave her alone.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Let's just sat that I get a lot of strange looks about my ashes every year. I had one boss ask several years ago if I couldn't wash them off. When I said, "God wouldn't strike me dead for it, but get them if you don't plan to keep them?" she tried to cover them up with my hair. I jerked backward so hard I scared and then put my hair in a ponytail so that everyone had to see them. I have never bee so angry at a boss in my life. Thankfully, she retired.
Father Mike is right, ashes are a bold witness and they do make some people uncomfortable. I wouldn't say there is a ban on Easter, but I would say that there is a secular culture here and the manager would rather offend me than 99 other people.
How sad it is that we are told to accept so many things to be politically correct yet you would not be accepted for your beliefs. It isn't like you were walking around telling others what to do.0 -
rungirl1973 wrote: »Rachel0778 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
10 days until Easter. I am so ready to break my Lenten fast. I almost caved yesterday and again this morning. I must pray my way through it. It's only 10 more days.
I keep reminding myself of that too!
Not sure if I want to eat Easter candy that day or ice cream? Probably ice cream.
I tried the Edy's Vermont Maple. It was ok but not enough toffee pieces. It was mostly just syrup-favored ice cream.
Ugh! I might have to skip that one.
I haven't found any of the new Edy's flavors. Wal-Mart the past two weeks hasn't had much of a selection of Edy's (not sure if they're selling out, changing the mod/feature, or getting the new ones in stock).
This is one of the new flavors of Yuengling's I want to try (I think Weis might get this March 28th?)!
This flavor is pretty interesting
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
10 days until Easter. I am so ready to break my Lenten fast. I almost caved yesterday and again this morning. I must pray my way through it. It's only 10 more days.
I keep reminding myself of that too!
Not sure if I want to eat Easter candy that day or ice cream? Probably ice cream.
I tried the Edy's Vermont Maple. It was ok but not enough toffee pieces. It was mostly just syrup-favored ice cream.
Ugh! I might have to skip that one.
I haven't found any of the new Edy's flavors. Wal-Mart the past two weeks hasn't had much of a selection of Edy's (not sure if they're selling out, changing the mod/feature, or getting the new ones in stock).
This is one of the new flavors of Yuengling's I want to try (I think Weis might get this March 28th?)!
This flavor is pretty interesting
Isn't this brand a beer? Do they make ice cream too? That would be an odd combo.
Yeah it's the same company, but I am not sure if they make any alcoholic ice creams.
If it's not already created I feel like that needs to be a thing
Alcoholic milkshakes in Nashville!
My reward for Nashville will be the same as my friend Kara had for the Music City Ultra on Saturday. Burger Republic. Yum!
*edited to remove names.
I'll take the burger! Yum
Everything looks delicious!
I broke my Lent today & had the Andes Mint Chocolate Shake & some Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun ice cream.
Both of them weren't as good as I remembered.0 -
Two Cadbury Eggs and a Tollhouse Ice Cream sandwich today!! Holy calories....0
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Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
hoping it's calmer soon. 0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »rungirl1973 wrote: »Rachel0778 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
10 days until Easter. I am so ready to break my Lenten fast. I almost caved yesterday and again this morning. I must pray my way through it. It's only 10 more days.
I keep reminding myself of that too!
Not sure if I want to eat Easter candy that day or ice cream? Probably ice cream.
I tried the Edy's Vermont Maple. It was ok but not enough toffee pieces. It was mostly just syrup-favored ice cream.
Ugh! I might have to skip that one.
I haven't found any of the new Edy's flavors. Wal-Mart the past two weeks hasn't had much of a selection of Edy's (not sure if they're selling out, changing the mod/feature, or getting the new ones in stock).
This is one of the new flavors of Yuengling's I want to try (I think Weis might get this March 28th?)!
This flavor is pretty interestingkellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
10 days until Easter. I am so ready to break my Lenten fast. I almost caved yesterday and again this morning. I must pray my way through it. It's only 10 more days.
I keep reminding myself of that too!
Not sure if I want to eat Easter candy that day or ice cream? Probably ice cream.
I tried the Edy's Vermont Maple. It was ok but not enough toffee pieces. It was mostly just syrup-favored ice cream.
Ugh! I might have to skip that one.
I haven't found any of the new Edy's flavors. Wal-Mart the past two weeks hasn't had much of a selection of Edy's (not sure if they're selling out, changing the mod/feature, or getting the new ones in stock).
This is one of the new flavors of Yuengling's I want to try (I think Weis might get this March 28th?)!
This flavor is pretty interesting
Isn't this brand a beer? Do they make ice cream too? That would be an odd combo.
Yeah it's the same company, but I am not sure if they make any alcoholic ice creams.
If it's not already created I feel like that needs to be a thing
Alcoholic milkshakes in Nashville!
My reward for Nashville will be the same as my friend Kara had for the Music City Ultra on Saturday. Burger Republic. Yum!
*edited to remove names.
I'll take the burger! Yum
Everything looks delicious!
I broke my Lent today & had the Andes Mint Chocolate Shake & some Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun ice cream.
Both of them weren't as good as I remembered.
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laurie62ann wrote: »Two Cadbury Eggs and a Tollhouse Ice Cream sandwich today!! Holy calories....
Sounds delightful...and calorific.
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Let's just sat that I get a lot of strange looks about my ashes every year. I had one boss ask several years ago if I couldn't wash them off. When I said, "God wouldn't strike me dead for it, but get them if you don't plan to keep them?" she tried to cover them up with my hair. I jerked backward so hard I scared and then put my hair in a ponytail so that everyone had to see them. I have never bee so angry at a boss in my life. Thankfully, she retired.
Father Mike is right, ashes are a bold witness and they do make some people uncomfortable. I wouldn't say there is a ban on Easter, but I would say that there is a secular culture here and the manager would rather offend me than 99 other people.
First, isn't seeing someone with ashes pretty common place on Ash Wed? I don't see too much in the northeast, but where I grew up in WI it was very common... I would find what our old boss did totally offensive.0 -
Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
Sounds like a crazy week.
Full moon March 23 if you believe in that sort of thing
I totally believe in the full moon effect!0 -
Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
Welcome back and sounds like a nasty list... I am ready for this weekend and I am only 1 day back from vacation.
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Oberon 21,
I love your pictures of your trip, all of them except the one of your leg. It looks sore, I hate it when that happens.
I've never been zip lining but have often wished that there was a zip line at the tops of the mountains that I have climbed. It looks fun.
I imagine that it will be hard for you to come home after being in paradise. safe travels
Here are the final pics that wouldn't load. And yes, today has not been fun...
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Vegas end of April, and I can't wait!0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Someone asked about Lent goals and I forgot to reply. It's Spy Wednesday. I have four days left to fast from my item. I really thought I would crack twice this week.
There was a huge Spring Celebration in my department this morning in which my only participation was to guess how many pieces of chocolate were in a vase my supervisor was giving away because she directly asked me to and to find an egg with chocolate candy (that I haven't eaten) that my supervisor hid in my cubby. Note this was deliberately not called an Easter egg and the Holy Day was never mentioned. I am irrationally annoyed by that. And also by the email from our department manager to "wait and see what we've got cooked up foe next month."
It seems odd that she would be so evasive as to not ask for the easter egg to you. Is there someone in the office that is providing pressure not to have any christian references?
Let's just sat that I get a lot of strange looks about my ashes every year. I had one boss ask several years ago if I couldn't wash them off. When I said, "God wouldn't strike me dead for it, but get them if you don't plan to keep them?" she tried to cover them up with my hair. I jerked backward so hard I scared and then put my hair in a ponytail so that everyone had to see them. I have never bee so angry at a boss in my life. Thankfully, she retired.
Father Mike is right, ashes are a bold witness and they do make some people uncomfortable. I wouldn't say there is a ban on Easter, but I would say that there is a secular culture here and the manager would rather offend me than 99 other people.
Wow what a terrible boss. The whole point of a secular work culture is that everybody is free to do their own thing, ashes, clothing choices, etc. included without feeling discriminated against. I'm so glad she's not there anymore.0 -
Is this week over yet? Please let it end. I am ready for good news and rest. Nutshell, it has been an odd, challenging in many ways,and chaotic week. It has involved people I see daily (1) being robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the night (2) a coworker being taken away in an ambulance possibly due to illegal drug use (3) ex going into his manic cycle out of the blue when I objected to him changing plans on my time with son with no communication or notification. All I insisted upon was timely communication. (4)daughter being sick (5) high winds and rapidly changing weather coupled with very high allergy symptoms (6) multiple high pressure deadlines.
In general life is good and I am optimistic. I am so ready for this weekend..
I am back from my two back to back work trips too. Whew!
Props to you for still being optimistic! The Universe definitely needs to give you a big break this weekend0
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