The New Water Cooler
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Ang, I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. Why are your coworkers being so petty? It sounds like a toxic work environment for you. I hope you find something else soon. As hard as it is to get out and run, maybe it would make you feel better with more energy, keeping weight off, relieve your stress, clear your head for sleeping, etc. You always seem so empowered and happy when you accomplish a run. I have noticed over my work years that when working with all women, which I do, it can feel like high school all over again. Mean girl mentality begins at such a young age, but the surprise to me was that it doesn't go away in some people when they are older. Hang in there and know you can vent to us anytime.
Slip covers done and were put on Jeff's chair cushions and delivered yesterday. Not a professional job but they look way better than the old, faded, stained fabric on the cushions prior to these covers. Jeff was greatful. He is getting his house ready to sell so he can move to Atlanta. I will miss having him here. We can usually get together over a good meal and catch up. Now we will be on opposite ends of the country. If Rory ends up in AK or the west coast, then all the boys will be far away. I think that will be hard for me although I will adjust.
Today is a chiro appt, the gym for a workout, mammogram and pap. Not my best day of the week! Russ is going with me to my dr. appts since they are in the southern suburbs around rush hour. We will go out to eat and then head home when rush hour is over. I feel so blessed to have this second week off of work. I have to get a painting project done and get Rory's room cleaned for his arrival on Friday.
Hang in there friends! Spring is almost here which means sunshine, flowers, and warmer temps. Lets all exercise so our positive endorphins are released and we feel better about ourselves.
Have a wonderful day!
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sending prayers Ang - I hope you find a position that will fit your needs. Take care of yourself, try a walk if nothing else. I am also an emotional eater. I get it. Good luck!0
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This week is going way too fast. Today I'm headed to the gym for a workout, pick up primer to paint my cabinet doors in the downstairs bathroom, and a haircut this afternoon. I need to get my drivers license renewed but think I will go tomorrow after today's hair cut. I also need to get Rory's bed made after washing sheets, dust his room and vacuum. I think I'll wait until Thursday to do that so it is more fresh. Maybe I can open a window to let in fresh air.
I had my female appointments yesterday. It's always nice to say hi to my ob/gyn, I've known him for 30 years. I can't stand the mammogram and pap! I had a 3D mammo for the first time. I hoped it would keep me from being smashed but not so. It just meant they did a 2D and a 3D which meant more pictures and more smashing. 3D allows them to see sections of the breast instead of just a whole picture. Hopefully no call backs and all is well.
Well I need to make myself go to the gym. Feeling lazy but I will persevere.
Have a nice day!
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I agree on the mam - I think they did 3d this year on me too - and I found it more smashy than the other years. We really have to put our bodies through some unpleasant things in the name of preventative care don't we.0
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The tech told me 3D will be the norm in a year or so. She doesn't see the pancake machine going away unfortunately. Mammo's and pap exam in one day are a little much but good to get them over with.
Started painting my cabinet doors this morning. I need to turn them over tomorrow and prime the other side. Then I can apply the paint. Hopefully I get them done this weekend. My house is filthy from dog hair and needs a good cleaning. I can't keep up with this dog hair!
Russ vomited during dinner (in the bathroom). He couldn't eat. He has a bug that I hope I don't get. I have plans the next 3 days...
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so Zach had four minutes to eat lunch yesterday (looooooooong lines because they combined several of the options) and then over 30 minutes to just get out of the parking lot so we was also then late to golf. He was frustrated and frazzled - and that makes me mad and frazzled with him. I am praying he was able to puzzle out a better way today. He wouldn't even talk about it last night. ARgggghhhh - everyone just keeps going on and on about how 'pretty' everything is - guess what? It's FUNCTIONALITY is poor! Praying today is better for him.
Church tonight - youth have to serve dinner (he'll be frustrated and frazzled by then too and I'm sure we'll argue. And tomorrow is his first tourney of the season.
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stupid designers. Pretty doesn't mean it works.
Oh and some of our buildings people (we manufacture steel buildings for one of our business units) went the open house and were appalled by the construction. They could visually see many shortcuts.
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Shoddy building isn't a good thing, Marla. Lets hope the school holds up and no problems arise structurally or health wise for kids. As for high school lunch, my boys always complained that they waited in line for the whole lunch period and had 5 minutes to eat their lunch before the bell rang. Drove me crazy that the cafeteria wasn't better designed to handle the number of students in the building. So glad we are out of the system. It won't be long and your boys will be out too.
Met my friend from MI this morning. We had a nice visit. I got my driver's license renewed too. I think this is the last time I will pass the vision test. Next time I'll be required to wear glasses. I wear them anyway for driving but didn't want it on my license if avoidable. I went to boot camp class today. I am getting stronger and I can tell I'm losing some inches but it is a hard workout!
Tomorrow we close on our camper. I need to clean the house and get Rory's room ready for him on Friday.
Have a good sleep!
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yay for Rory being home soon!
I went to urgent care this morning thinking I had a UTI - yep - what a pain. Hopefully the antibiotics and azo stuff will work quickly.
Zach changed where he parked yesterday and then "I basically sprinted out of the building and was one of the first ones out." He was pretty pleased with himself. I hope it continues to work for him. At least he was in a better mood. He is off to play golf today - hope it goes well. He is hoping to get under 100. Lunch was still a problem - he is currently thinking he will buy his stuff after 1st period (when he is by the cafe) and then just keep it in his bag until lunch. Gross. But, if that makes him happy (as long as it doesn't make him sick!)
have fun getting your camper
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I just re-read this - a bit too much hope - good grief0
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I finished priming my cabinet doors so I will put the first coat of paint on in the morning for one side of the doors. Russ and I went to our camper closing and orientation. The guy spent about 1- 1/2 hours going over the camper and showing us what things are for, what are the do's and don'ts, etc. Then we sat down and paid the down payment and did all the bank paperwork. We were handed the keys. They still have to install a ladder on it (to get on the roof), a hitch stabilizer, and automatic hitch thingy. They will deliver it and we will go back to the dealer with our trailer when we have the truck from Rory to tow it. I'm meeting with my friend who has a camper tomorrow to discuss absolute must haves for the kitchen/inside supplies. I don't want to over buy things so I want to pick her brain on what she has found the most useful and what she hasn't needed. I will hit the thrift stores which I love to browse. Once we get our deck furniture out of the garage we can get the camping bins down from the shelves and see what we still have out there. I use to keep them packed with cooking/cleaning supplies when we camped in a tent (only a few times) so they could be thrown in the car.
We met a couple for dinner tonight. We hadn't seen them since November when we did the winery tour. It's amazing how many months have passed so quickly. He has retired and she who is much younger than him got a promotion and is working 60 hour weeks. Yuk! They did squeeze in a cruise in January.
Rory comes home tomorrow afternoon! I made his bed and vacuumed his room, wiped down the bathroom for him. I didn't dust but will do so tomorrow. I had to open the window to air out his room because it had been closed up since early January. His birthday is next Tuesday and he will be 22. Wow!
Well sleep well. I definitely need to work out tomorrow after the dinner I ate tonight at the restaurant.
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Zach shot a 98 yesterday. A nice improvement from where he started last year (I think 6 or 8 strokes better) - and he shot the best of the COL JV golfers. He was pleased with that. He has some other goals and things to work on. LONG day for the kids. Leave at 7 a.m. got home at 7 p.m. Golf is a weird sport. Not super physically demanding I mean they're not running for 5 hours - but you really have to be mentally on for the whole time.
Welcome home Rory!
Caleb didn't make the spelling bee for the first time in at least two years - maybe more than that - so he is very mopey.
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WTG Zach! I hope he had fun. Sorry Caleb didn't make the spelling bee. Hopefully next time.
I spent longer at my friends today than planned so no painting or dusting got done. I also didn't get my errand done at Walmart. Tomorrow... I do have some good ideas for where to get supplies for the camper and tips on things to do and places to stay. My friend's new house is very nice with a great piece of property. Jealous of her rambler, living on one level.
Rory made it home about 3pm. He seems pretty quiet. It's so hard to chat with him sometimes. He seems very tired and answered our questions with minimal words. He ate dinner with us and went out to a concert with friends to celebrate someone's birthday.
I never made it to the gym today so I have to go tomorrow.
Sleep well,
Jenny
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I got one coat of paint on one side of cabinet doors this morning. Not the best job I've ever done. Not liking working with this paint. It went on easier on the walls. I will put another coat on the same side tomorrow and then turn over to do two coats on front of each. They will get hung later in the week.
I did a couple of errands and went to gym. My knees hurt today so I stretched, did a little cardio and weight routine/circuit. Not too motivated today. Gray and dreary out so feeling low energy.
I made the first purchase for the camper. I saw a first aid kit at Walmart that had all we would need for under 10 dollars. I'm going to buy things as I see them and spread it out over pay days.
One more day off and back to work. Nooooooooooo!
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I have been fighting a UTI since last week and I don't think the antibiotic is working. Grrr.... I'm guessing I'll have to go back in too - another so many hours wasted - but I am pretty freakin' miserable so -
big church weekend - Caleb's group led the musical worship for the Saturday service for the first time and they a wonderful job. I sang at 8 the next morning and Caleb did his first acolyting at 10:30. Then he had practice at 4, youth group at 5 and Zach had practice at 6. Everything lined up -but it was a lot of church! It's always that way during lent and advent -
I haven't worked out because I have been so uncomfortable -
back at another full week!!
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I never did get back to painting. I need to be in the basement finishing the job but don't feel like it. Rory left today to go back to school. He was just home for the weekend. We celebrated his 22nd birthday which is tomorrow. Time flies!
Work wasn't so bad today but I know I have tons to do in these next weeks. I need to chart out what needs to get done for paperwork. It stresses me out!
I'm glad you have your music Marla! It seems to bring you joy and the boys share your interest too! I hope you feel better soon.
Russ is feeling sick with sinus stuff and a bad cold. I hope I don't get it.
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started new antibiotic last night - hoping for magic today!
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it was beautiful yesterday - not so much today - typical
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still feeling kind of crummy - might use it as an excuse to skip choir.... baaaadddd M0
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Here but busy week. I keep forgetting to continue painting. I skipped boot camp today. Long day at work.
Hope you feel better Marla.
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have a call into the P.A. - meh - maybe another different antibiotic -
rain, rain, more rain - no golf last night - no word on today - Zach got to go to a senior signing his letter of intent to play golf for Northeast Community College yesterday. He thought it was very cool. Hope he gets to partake in more of these 'cool' things - gotta find things to spark him - he is off to a good start in speech, but English is not super and Chem still isn't updated (killing me) - Spanish-not updated (killing me - they are all killing me...
big drama at our 'sister' church in town - the 'head' pastor has been emotionally unwell (anxiety) for a few years and I think they are trying to push him out - I guess he had an outburst during the service last weekend. I am sad for all involved. The family is very nice and wonderful people. I also understand the church has to be able to run things and can't if he isn't up to his duties - but it sounds like a very bitter outcome happening and could have disastrous results - church divided, people hurt - sad stuff0 -
Great for Zach! This may give him the motivation to strive for good grades. Sorry you still feel awful. Russ' virus/sinus stuff is hanging on and he feels awful too. I hope I remain well (knock on wood).
I've been lax on the gym this week but went and walked the treadmill for 20 minutes, did some weights and stretches, plank, etc. Not too much but at least I got there. I'll do bootcamp on Saturday morning.
Well I have a 7am visit with a student, ugh! Too early for me. Better get to bed.
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annoyed - I have to go back for another UA because they 'forgot' to send it out for the culture like they were supposed to on Monday. Grrrr....
Zach is excited to 'lead' JV practice tonight. Varsity has a tourney and coach will be with them - so Zach gets to make the foursomes and get everyone started. Apparently he is top dog right now. Pleased for him. Hopefully this will translate into some 'go-get-em' in class! I pray, I pray, I pray!!!!
Tried to talk with Caleb about getting some activity and less screen time last night. It didn't go well. I was trying to lead into eating habits but just the activity talk was bad. I am so torn. I don't want to hurt him, but I feel like it is a problem. Or am I just projecting what were MY issues growing up (and still) onto him? I am worried about his health. Or am I just worried about what others think?
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That's a dilemma with Caleb. I can speak from experience that my mom was always on me about what I ate and my appearance. I was not fat and looked fine but it wasn't good enough for her. She damaged my self confidence and self esteem with her comments. I'm sure she meant to help but it has affected me my whole life. Now I do deal with weight issues and negative self messages. Tread carefully on how you talk to Caleb. Even though you mean well and think you are saying things positively, he may take it in as criticism and internalize it. Maybe just plan activity each day and tell him new house rule is only a certain number of minutes for screen time (includes TV, computer, etc.) such as 60 or 90 minutes per day (does not include homework). He can choose when he uses the minutes and on what device but if he reaches the total, he's done. In place of all that time he spends, plan bike rides, yard work, playing catch, etc. He may find he enjoys the time with you, Zach and/or Bernie.
I need to get out of my chair and go to the gym. I need to keep track of my workouts so I know if I met 12 for the month. Starting tomorrow, new month.
Happy evening and enjoy your weekend.
Jenny
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I agree - I am just going to go with changing the screen time to a limited amount and pray that somehow he will come around to being more careful with his food - I just worry (nothing new) - I was called fat for so long I hate that he may have to experience it too
Zach is supposed to golf this afternoon if it doesn't rain - he had a good practice week last week - so I hope he can shoot this afternoon.
Still feeling crummy - !!!! No working out - my back hurts so bad from this UTI - I think it is moving into my kidneys - no cleaning because riding in the car and hanging out at Seward wore me out - and my back - ugh!
Successful day at Gathering of Talents - next year will be our last year! Crazy.0 -
After watching (via Twitter) Gary Robbins not accomplish the Barkley Marathon (a 100 mile ultra marathon) it inspired me to strap my shoes back on. I did a 3k run tonight. Eating better is much to be desired. I saw a number on the scales a little over a week ago I never wanted to see again.
Everything for me lately is going up and down. I have my good day but then I have days when I feel like there is a black cloud following me around. Work has good days and bad days. Friday I asked one of the girls where the pizza was that they had ordered for us for lunch. She was very short and very rude to me in her answer. It was down hill spiral after that. I had a phone interview the week before and they said that I would hear by the end of last week. I never did. The later the day got the more discourage I got. I ended up eating chocolate all night. That's all day I do when that stupid black cloud is there. Not sleeping isn't helping much other. I have taken a sleep aid a few nights to help me sleep. Today was a good day and I hope it continues.
I'm doing my best to get up at 5am tomorrow and run before work. I know my whole day at work can go so much better when I do.
Hope you ladies are doing well. There's to many missed posts (again) to go back and read them. I"m going to try to stay on here and keep posting. I think I need the encouragement.0 -
I wish I could give both of you a hug!!!!! (I'm not a hugger typically, LOL!) I'm sorry you are still ill Marla. Have you been back to the doctor for meds? I've never had a UTI luckily so I can't even imagine what you must be experiencing.
Ang- Your work place sounds toxic. I hope you find something new soon. I'm sorry you are experiencing "mean girls". Why do you think they act that way? Sometimes work places are as dysfunctional as management. What do you think of management? I'm glad you got out running again. It will help you feel better and give you a stress outlet.
Three more days of work this week and then I leave Thursday evening for Mankato, MN for a speech and hearing conference. It gives me CEU's for my licensure but is also a girls' time with some coworker friends. We go every year.
I think spring has arrived. Warmer temps, flowers coming up, etc. I need to clean up the yard the next weekend I'm not doing anything.
Well off to bed for me. Early day tomorrow. I am having a travel agent book our flights to Seattle for the wedding. Let someone search who knows the system. It takes away some stress for me.
Sleep well and feel better,
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Ang - I'm sorry things are bad right - prayers for the right path
just got a call from the hubs - I guess they had a machine explode - he's ok but understandably freaked out - it's disconcerting when the first thing someone says, just calling to say I'm ok. Uh, ok - I'm glad you're ok - why wouldn't you be?
so I'm sure things are about to get more crazy than normal.
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Marla- that sounds crazy. What does Bernie do for work? I'm glad no one was hurt. It's nice Bernie reached out to you to let you know. Even though you didn't know what was going on, he needed you at that time. It probably gave him comfort to touch base with you.
The temps are so nice this week. I went shopping yesterday after work and bought new tops, a pair of jeans and some new shoes for summer/work. As soon as I get a chance I'm packing up a lot of old clothes I haven't worn or have worn too many years. A little more shopping later in spring and I'll be set for awhile.
Well I did my boot camp today since I'm leaving Thursday. I will go tomorrow for a cardio workout so I get in 3 visits this week. I'm feeling so much stronger and can tell my upper body is changing so far.
Well dogs are staring at me to go outside. Off to bed.
Jenny
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yeah - I told the boys to expect him to need to be more affectionate for awhile
Bernie also works in manufacturing - Flexcon has processes and machines that apply adhesives to things - think huge stickers like you would see on the floor at Menards - I'm sure more will be learned in the next few days/weeks - but something caused the machine to fail and explode out in flames and shrapnel. One man sustained moderate burns but was released last night. They are extremely extremely lucky. It could have been fatal/fatalities if people had been standing in different positions. There but for the Grace of God go any of us. As shook up as B was I thought he was close to it - he wasn't even in the same building. Just adrenaline and nerves I guess. Once again I am reminded he couldn't handle the plant I work at. We have 'code blues' (injuries) and code reds (fires) code yellows (chemical) probably weekly to bi-weekly. for the most part manufacturing is very safe - but people are not and it doesn't take much stupidity for catastrophe
great job on the burn Jenny!
church tonight and then choir (yaawwwwnnn late night) - Caleb heads to Kansas for the Cosmosphere field trip tomorrow and niece and sister leave for the Concert Choir trip to NYC and Carnegie Hall.
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I never made it to the gym. I got home from work late due to running late all day and having to go to the office at end of day. Traffice is horrible around here and it takes awhile to get anywhere. I'm so tired of the city and suburbs.
I'm packed for my conference except toiletries and coat. It is suppose to be in the 70's so I don't know if I need to take one. Maybe just a rain coat...
Two home visits with kids tomorrow and then meetings in the afternoon. My coworker and I plan to get out of work before 3pm and get on the road to Mankato. It's only an hour in good traffic but some roads are closed for road construction. Two more will join us and we will go out for dinner. The conference starts on Friday and goes through Saturday.
I will take my computer and hope to check in.
I'm glad Bernie was far from that explosion. Your work environment sounds dangerous Marla.
Almost Friday...
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it stinks and they are letting people go again - so that always adds to the drama - bleh
went in to the doc again - the infection seems to be gone but I still am having terrible frequency and urgency so I guess I now have overactive bladder as a result - they are trying to get me in with a urologist that comes to town and I can try some vesicare in the meantime. Meh. Tired and crabby -
Caleb is touring the Cosmosphere and a salt mine today. Zach loved it when he went as a 7th grader. Super niece Caitlin is off to NYC to perform at Carnegie Hall. So proud and jealous. Wish my Zach could be there, but that music teacher is a fruit loop.
Enjoy your conference dear J. The sun is shining here today!! Huzzah!0
