moodyblue
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Post by moodyblue on May 9, 2017 10:59:27 GMT
My vent: Nerve pain caused by shingles. It's like nothing I've ever felt before. It's been a solid week and a half. Doctor said it could last months. That some people endure flare ups for years due to post-shingles nerve damage. I'm trying hard not to be miserable. Pain makes it hard to concentrate and makes me feel dumb. The spoon theory is really starting to make sense to me. I wake up and I've rested, so I have more energy. As the day progresses, the constant pain wears on me. My hands shake. I get sort of snappy (I'm really trying not to). I have less patience. If I have things to get done, they need to be done by 5 pm. After that, my shoulder blade all the way down to my elbow are just aching and on fire. I've been there. I feel for you. And the moment when you realize you're NOT feeling pain is a great one.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 11:46:25 GMT
I've started a new job last monday. I don't have an assigned desk here, I am supposed to work from home mostly. However, IT has yet to get my remote access in order, making me commute to work daily, on some days only to find out there is no desk available and having to spend the day sitting in the restaurant with my laptop.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on May 9, 2017 12:01:07 GMT
The child support is the same EVERY MONTH! Why do I need to ask you to pay it and then remind you how much.
This shit has been going on for 7 years. I am so tired of being your mommy.
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Post by mikklynn on May 9, 2017 12:02:58 GMT
I take excellent care of my teeth. But, I have a tooth with a previous root canal that now has an infection. Why me, she whines...I am afraid the endodontist is going to tell me it has to come out.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 9, 2017 12:15:37 GMT
I take excellent care of my teeth. But, I have a tooth with a previous root canal that now has an infection. Why me, she whines...I am afraid the endodontist is going to tell me it has to come out. (((hugs)))
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on May 9, 2017 12:44:45 GMT
The neighbors said they were having some fence work done and a portion moved, since it's on the property line and backs some garden beds/trellis, spouse took the day off work to be here in case there were any issues to address etc. No one showed up and no was done, so we did some yard work but it felt like a wasted day. And I think I got into some poison ivy. Dd had a track meet that was so poorly run yesterday it was 2 hours longer than normal, and youngest missed his Cub Scout meeting. Oldest applied for a summer stem program and last week found out he was on the waitlist. He had a new email yesterday so got his hopes up, only to be reinformed that he's on the waitlist. Full moon and a month until summer = crazy kids. Ugh how can it only be Tuesday?? Man, you had a heck of a day. Hang in there.. Thank you! And I left out the part where we drove 30 minutes out of town and got to the school "early" for the meet, only to then get a text from dd that "oops" she mixed up the schools and the meet is 20 minutes out of town, in the totally opposite direction! So a 50 minute drive on top of the 30, in seperate vehicles because we thought cub scouts could happen! This time of year is insane, next week there are 7 events 4 days in a row, and of course multiple overlaps. 3 kids in 3 schools is getting impossible!!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 13:33:34 GMT
I said it before and I'll say it again. I need a new hearing aid. Mine is on its last leg. I had it in my little dryer ever since Sunday. I had a moment of clear sound this moment and then bam, muffled again. Back into the dryer. It's a little better than yesterday but not good enough. I don't know how much longer I can put together getting a new one. Problem is that they're expensive, more than what we have saved and they're not covered by insurance. Even if they were, we wouldn't even come close to our deductible. Hearing loss assn of America - financial aid programsI have no idea if you would qualify for anything listed here, but it was just a thought. I hope you are able to get a new one soon. I'm sorry they are so expensive. It just isn't fair. It shouldn't be treated like a luxury. Thanks but I've exhausted my state's programs. I'm too old for some, don't meet the requirements for others, and not old enough for others. DH makes too much for any other assistance. I'm in this bracket where I'm on the hook for the full price. The cheaper ones are not strong enough. It just sucks.
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DEX
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Post by DEX on May 9, 2017 13:46:21 GMT
My vent: Nerve pain caused by shingles. It's like nothing I've ever felt before. It's been a solid week and a half. Doctor said it could last months. That some people endure flare ups for years due to post-shingles nerve damage. I'm trying hard not to be miserable. Pain makes it hard to concentrate and makes me feel dumb. The spoon theory is really starting to make sense to me. I wake up and I've rested, so I have more energy. As the day progresses, the constant pain wears on me. My hands shake. I get sort of snappy (I'm really trying not to). I have less patience. If I have things to get done, they need to be done by 5 pm. After that, my shoulder blade all the way down to my elbow are just aching and on fire. I hope you feel better soon. You have been offering ((hugs)) on this thread so I will give you one. (((Hug)))
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Post by Linda on May 9, 2017 13:51:17 GMT
my vent is from yesterday - DD10 had math bee practise after school so wasn't home until after 4pm...she had to finish up science as homework becuase the test got moved up to today and they didn't have time to finish in class - it's online and included a video...which after lots of fussing about and updating adobe flash...turned out only to work on IE not Firefox...She was finishing it up as I served dinner at nearly 7 and still had 30 min of reading to do. And there were tears because she thought she would have to skip her gifted class (today) to take the test. I did email the teacher and resolved that - it's not state testing so she can make up it up later in the week - it's benchmark testing.
It's going to be a long week - today is gifted and then math bee practise again. I think she has practise tomorrow as well. Math bee is on Thurs - they originally said 630, then on Friday said they have to be there at 3 for preliminary rounds and then yesterday she said her teacher wants them there right after school so they can practise before the prelims. DD17 was on the math bee also back in 4th grade and I don't remmeber it being nearly this intense (or there being prelims)
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on May 9, 2017 14:20:05 GMT
I think you need to be tested for bipolar or split personality disorder!!
One minute you are happy and easy going and in a blink of an eye just mean and cold.
I'm just so weary of trying to figure out what I've done to make your mood go to shit. Was it me accidently bumping you with the grocery cart, or that I forgot to grab something from work or sin of all sins that I didn't put my shoes away when I got home yesterday afternoon.
The constant walking on egg shells and wondering what you will be like when you come thru the door each night is so tiring. Last night you hadn't even shut the door and you were on me and the kids. You made it sound like leaving a pair of shoes by the door was the biggest fucking sin.
Just one night it would be great if you would just come in the door and be normal. Maybe give me a hug ask how my day was, not come in bitching or slamming shit around, organizing stuff because it's not the way you think it should be.
I wish the standards you impose on me were the same as the ones you put on yourself. There are 2 sets of rules/standards in your world one for you and another set for everyone else!
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miyooper2b
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Jun 27, 2014 15:38:05 GMT
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Post by miyooper2b on May 9, 2017 14:24:32 GMT
1. It won't stop raining. We've had just about 7" in the last 10 days and are supposed to get another 1" today. Everything is completely soaked and my basement is very damp. Running the dehumidifier is just running up the electric bill.
2. Stupid neighbor is leaving his dogs outside. They are in an fenced area in his backyard but have no shelter. They bark from the time he leaves at 5:00 am until the time we leave for work about 8:00 am. This morning DH and I had had it with him and called the city. It's pouring down rain (see above vent) and those poor pups are drenched. DH almost jumped the fence and let them out so they could at least get under the porch for shelter. We decided to call the city because this guy has a short fuse and has gone off on various neighbors over the years. I don't trust him to not do something really stupid if he found out DH has let his dogs out.
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Post by freebird on May 9, 2017 14:24:44 GMT
Our whole house water filter blew. 2000 gallons in less than 20 minutes in my new house that we are just about done building . Not one person that we have helped has offered to help us. I'm so sorry that happened. We had a flood in our house once while remodeling/living in it. It was a mess. At least it was clean water!! Also, I didn't know you were building a house. good for you! I hope you share pics.
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Post by scrapbookwriter on May 9, 2017 14:52:28 GMT
I said it before and I'll say it again. I need a new hearing aid. Mine is on its last leg. I had it in my little dryer ever since Sunday. I had a moment of clear sound this moment and then bam, muffled again. Back into the dryer. It's a little better than yesterday but not good enough. I don't know how much longer I can put together getting a new one. Problem is that they're expensive, more than what we have saved and they're not covered by insurance. Even if they were, we wouldn't even come close to our deductible. Have you tried Costco? Costco sells hearing aids at greatly reduced prices.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 15:46:46 GMT
I said it before and I'll say it again. I need a new hearing aid. Mine is on its last leg. I had it in my little dryer ever since Sunday. I had a moment of clear sound this moment and then bam, muffled again. Back into the dryer. It's a little better than yesterday but not good enough. I don't know how much longer I can put together getting a new one. Problem is that they're expensive, more than what we have saved and they're not covered by insurance. Even if they were, we wouldn't even come close to our deductible. Have you tried Costco? Costco sells hearing aids at greatly reduced prices. Don't have one near me. The one I need is at least $2,000. For one.
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Post by Gravity on May 9, 2017 16:22:14 GMT
A dude ran a red light and crashed into my DD a week ago. Luckily she wasn't injured, but her car was damaged. Since she's only 19, she can't get a rental car. I am having to shuttle her back and forth to work. The damned insurance company has had her car for a week and hasn't even looked at it yet. We were able to rent cars for our daughters when they were teens using the insurance that we already had on them. Talk to her insurance agent and see what they say and talk to the rental car company. (Instead of them renting a limo for prom night, we rented super fine new cars for them to drive and they both when presented with the option loved it.) SaveThank you for the suggestion. In my state, one must be at least 21 to drive a rental.
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basketdiva
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Post by basketdiva on May 9, 2017 17:18:02 GMT
People- learn to call for help. OK, I know you are afraid of ICE but call the police and then leave the premises:
UPDATE:
YAKIMA, WA - On Sunday morning, 18-year-old Sofia Ramirez was found deceased in a car parked in a parking lot at 3rd Street and Arlington Ave. Since that time detectives have been working on the investigation of the circumstances of her death.
After interviews with a number of involved persons, detectives located a crime scene a few blocks away from where the car was parked. Sunday afternoon detectives served a search warrant at that location and recovered a firearm believed to be involved in the shooting as well as other physical evidence. Based on interviews, physical evidence, and autopsy results we have concluded that the death was a tragic accident and not a homicide.
The investigation revealed that the victim was at a party and was apparently intoxicated. While at the party the victim was playing with a firearm when it accidentally discharged. The victim was struck by the bullet and killed. Subsequently, other party-goers panicked, placing the victim in the vehicle and dumping the vehicle and victim at 3rd Street and Arlington.
At this time we do not anticipate anyone being charged in connection with Ramirez death.
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Post by stampinbetsy on May 9, 2017 17:31:05 GMT
Have you tried Costco? Costco sells hearing aids at greatly reduced prices. Don't have one near me. The one I need is at least $2,000. For one. I feel your pain. DS could use new hearing aids. The current ones cost us $6000. His grandma has offered to help, but we still have to come up with a lot of cash to cover the cosy.
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Post by SunnySmile on May 9, 2017 17:37:03 GMT
Facebook....I am so tired of some of the things I read and I just can't say what I really want, because it would be mean. For example, my ex-SIL (who I truly like) was vague posting about her ex husband and his cheating....ummm.. one of your kids does not look like the others....we all know who cheated. I actually have never heard her talk about his cheating until now, and they've been divorced for years. This may not mean anything. My dh and I have 3 children, and they are all different. One is medium tan, brown hair, green eyes; one is dark tan, dark hair, brown eyes; one is fair, blonde, blue eyes. A lot has to do with what genes we received from our parents that show up in our kids. My vent, carpet people, please get over here and install our new carpet, we want to list our home with photos!
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Post by mom on May 9, 2017 17:47:09 GMT
Facebook....I am so tired of some of the things I read and I just can't say what I really want, because it would be mean. For example, my ex-SIL (who I truly like) was vague posting about her ex husband and his cheating.... ummm..one of your kids does not look like the others....we all know who cheated. I actually have never heard her talk about his cheating until now, and they've been divorced for years. I guess I don't understand what you are trying to imply? Are you saying she is making it up? Just because one of the kids does not look like the others means nothing....I have two sons, and neither look like their dad. SaveSave
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rickmer
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Post by rickmer on May 9, 2017 19:30:28 GMT
DH would like me to get a full time job. i get it. more money is good. i work from home now, part time, for very fair hourly rate, can work around kid/family needs and i am an independent contractor so get to write off some deductions around the house for tax purposes.
a 40 hour a week job is gonna involve new clothes, showering, wearing make up, traffic, parking, running late from work, phone calls from the school and turning our family upside down.
he never has to take days off for sick kids, doctor's appointments, field trips, waiting for furnace repair, i manage teacher gifts, costumes for school, gifts for birthday parties, bake sales, pay the bills, run the errands, etc, ETC. while bringing in a decent income.
part of me wants to go get one just to show him what a shitshow our lives will become...
but i am pretty sure i will still be dealing with most of above items even if i did get a full time job. so it would be pretty dumb of me.
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Post by mikklynn on May 9, 2017 19:55:26 GMT
DH would like me to get a full time job. i get it. more money is good. i work from home now, part time, for very fair hourly rate, can work around kid/family needs and i am an independent contractor so get to write off some deductions around the house for tax purposes. a 40 hour a week job is gonna involve new clothes, showering, wearing make up, traffic, parking, running late from work, phone calls from the school and turning our family upside down. he never has to take days off for sick kids, doctor's appointments, field trips, waiting for furnace repair, i manage teacher gifts, costumes for school, gifts for birthday parties, bake sales, pay the bills, run the errands, etc, ETC. while bringing in a decent income. part of me wants to go get one just to show him what a shitshow our lives will become... but i am pretty sure i will still be dealing with most of above items even if i did get a full time job. so it would be pretty dumb of me. I am sure you are right! I'd be tempted to list everything you do while you are "not working" and see if he's willing to do half, LOL.
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used2scrap
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Post by used2scrap on May 9, 2017 20:29:42 GMT
DH would like me to get a full time job. i get it. more money is good. i work from home now, part time, for very fair hourly rate, can work around kid/family needs and i am an independent contractor so get to write off some deductions around the house for tax purposes. a 40 hour a week job is gonna involve new clothes, showering, wearing make up, traffic, parking, running late from work, phone calls from the school and turning our family upside down. he never has to take days off for sick kids, doctor's appointments, field trips, waiting for furnace repair, i manage teacher gifts, costumes for school, gifts for birthday parties, bake sales, pay the bills, run the errands, etc, ETC. while bringing in a decent income. part of me wants to go get one just to show him what a shitshow our lives will become... but i am pretty sure i will still be dealing with most of above items even if i did get a full time job. so it would be pretty dumb of me. Honestly I put up with not so DH's attitude for far too long in our marriage that I wasn't really contributing anything to our lives/his career, so I literally stopped doing ALL of it. From kid lunches to dr appts to school pick ups/drop offs to wiping window sills to laundry to yard work to bill paying to buying clothes/gifts/groceries to cooking/cleaning/laundry to cleaning out the fridge weekly and making him get arrangements for childcare when he was out of town and just assumed I had nothing scheduled. Our lives went completely off the rails within about 2 weeks and by 3 weeks he was ready for us to rework who does what with a much different attitude. I wish I had done it years ago! I am honestly astounded by the women I know who have outside employment yet are still running 90% of their household too. I cannot even imagine the juggling act! Just the sick days with 3 school age kids who've had mono/pnuemonia, and bouts of the flu are unsustainable!
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Post by psoccer on May 9, 2017 22:27:26 GMT
Facebook....I am so tired of some of the things I read and I just can't say what I really want, because it would be mean. For example, my ex-SIL (who I truly like) was vague posting about her ex husband and his cheating....ummm.. one of your kids does not look like the others....we all know who cheated. I actually have never heard her talk about his cheating until now, and they've been divorced for years. This may not mean anything. My dh and I have 3 children, and they are all different. One is medium tan, brown hair, green eyes; one is dark tan, dark hair, brown eyes; one is fair, blonde, blue eyes. A lot has to do with what genes we received from our parents that show up in our kids. My vent, carpet people, please get over here and install our new carpet, we want to list our home with photos! I am so sorry I was not clear. No, she had an affair. She admits it, DNA testing has been done, the child knows he has two dads, but he does not see his biological dad. Her husband stepped up and has raised the youngest as if he was his own biological child. In fact said child is living with his non-bio dad.
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Post by psoccer on May 9, 2017 22:38:02 GMT
Facebook....I am so tired of some of the things I read and I just can't say what I really want, because it would be mean. For example, my ex-SIL (who I truly like) was vague posting about her ex husband and his cheating.... ummm..one of your kids does not look like the others....we all know who cheated. I actually have never heard her talk about his cheating until now, and they've been divorced for years. I guess I don't understand what you are trying to imply? Are you saying she is making it up? Just because one of the kids does not look like the others means nothing....I have two sons, and neither look like their dad. SaveSaveI am so sorry I was not clear. No, she had an affair. She admits it, DNA testing has been done, the child knows he has two dads, but he does not see his biological dad. Her husband stepped up and has raised the youngest as if he was his own biological child. I don't know if her husband ever cheated on her, but I have never heard her speak nothing but good about him, I've never heard any of the sisters, or mom, or her, talk about him cheating during their marriage, and I seem to be a sounding board for all of them. They have been divorced for years, maybe she just found out he had an affair, I don't know, but my vent is that she for sure cheated, had a child as a result of the affair, and rocked the family apart. Of course she has every right to be upset, if he had an affair. However, the damage to the family was caused by her affair and maybe she should look at herself.
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Post by freecharlie on May 9, 2017 23:06:59 GMT
I think you need to be tested for bipolar or split personality disorder!! One minute you are happy and easy going and in a blink of an eye just mean and cold. I'm just so weary of trying to figure out what I've done to make your mood go to shit. Was it me accidently bumping you with the grocery cart, or that I forgot to grab something from work or sin of all sins that I didn't put my shoes away when I got home yesterday afternoon. The constant walking on egg shells and wondering what you will be like when you come thru the door each night is so tiring. Last night you hadn't even shut the door and you were on me and the kids. You made it sound like leaving a pair of shoes by the door was the biggest fucking sin. Just one night it would be great if you would just come in the door and be normal. Maybe give me a hug ask how my day was, not come in bitching or slamming shit around, organizing stuff because it's not the way you think it should be. I wish the standards you impose on me were the same as the ones you put on yourself. There are 2 sets of rules/standards in your world one for you and another set for everyone else! I say this as gently as possible...why are you still with him? I understand if you don't want to say it outloud here, but please really think about it. I really believe your life would have much less stress if you didn't stay.
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on May 9, 2017 23:08:27 GMT
I think you need to be tested for bipolar or split personality disorder!! One minute you are happy and easy going and in a blink of an eye just mean and cold. I'm just so weary of trying to figure out what I've done to make your mood go to shit. Was it me accidently bumping you with the grocery cart, or that I forgot to grab something from work or sin of all sins that I didn't put my shoes away when I got home yesterday afternoon. The constant walking on egg shells and wondering what you will be like when you come thru the door each night is so tiring. Last night you hadn't even shut the door and you were on me and the kids. You made it sound like leaving a pair of shoes by the door was the biggest fucking sin. Just one night it would be great if you would just come in the door and be normal. Maybe give me a hug ask how my day was, not come in bitching or slamming shit around, organizing stuff because it's not the way you think it should be. I wish the standards you impose on me were the same as the ones you put on yourself. There are 2 sets of rules/standards in your world one for you and another set for everyone else! I say this as gently as possible...why are you still with him? I understand if you don't want to say it outloud here, but please really think about it. I really believe your life would have much less stress if you didn't stay. Oh I know that, financially I can't do it among other reasons.
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Post by freecharlie on May 9, 2017 23:10:33 GMT
DH would like me to get a full time job. i get it. more money is good. i work from home now, part time, for very fair hourly rate, can work around kid/family needs and i am an independent contractor so get to write off some deductions around the house for tax purposes. a 40 hour a week job is gonna involve new clothes, showering, wearing make up, traffic, parking, running late from work, phone calls from the school and turning our family upside down. he never has to take days off for sick kids, doctor's appointments, field trips, waiting for furnace repair, i manage teacher gifts, costumes for school, gifts for birthday parties, bake sales, pay the bills, run the errands, etc, ETC. while bringing in a decent income. part of me wants to go get one just to show him what a shitshow our lives will become... but i am pretty sure i will still be dealing with most of above items even if i did get a full time job. so it would be pretty dumb of me. Tell him all of the things you do while working part time and ask him which he is willing to take over including your list above and anything you do around the house (chores, shopping, cooking, cleaning,...)
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on May 9, 2017 23:11:14 GMT
I hsve a couple of vents. A dude ran a red light and crashed into my DD a week ago. Luckily she wasn't injured, but her car was damaged. Since she's only 19, she can't get a rental car. I am having to shuttle her back and forth to work. The damned insurance company has had her car for a week and hasn't even looked at it yet. Dear little new college grad nurses, quit whining because you don't want to work nights, holidays, or weekends. You work in a hospital. WTF did you expect? Oh, and you think seniority is unfair. Bite me. Signed, the bitchy old nurse with 25 years of experience on this unit. This made me smile. They are precious aren't they!
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Post by freecharlie on May 9, 2017 23:11:20 GMT
I say this as gently as possible...why are you still with him? I understand if you don't want to say it outloud here, but please really think about it. I really believe your life would have much less stress if you didn't stay. Oh I know that, financially I can't do it among other reasons. If I ever won powerball, I'd give you some cash. I hate that you live in that situation.
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Post by freecharlie on May 9, 2017 23:15:01 GMT
I hsve a couple of vents. A dude ran a red light and crashed into my DD a week ago. Luckily she wasn't injured, but her car was damaged. Since she's only 19, she can't get a rental car. I am having to shuttle her back and forth to work. The damned insurance company has had her car for a week and hasn't even looked at it yet. Dear little new college grad nurses, quit whining because you don't want to work nights, holidays, or weekends. You work in a hospital. WTF did you expect? Oh, and you think seniority is unfair. Bite me. Signed, the bitchy old nurse with 25 years of experience on this unit. This made me smile. They are precious aren't they! DH is a supervisor in a hospital setting. He had one employee who would try and get out of work by saying he had his kids (divorce agreement) on specific days or holidays he wanted off. DH finally countered with the fact that DH has his kids all the time and still worked.
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