luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jun 27, 2015 1:13:04 GMT
Update: My ultimatum worked this time. DD helped some with the family room, cleaned out our shared car and cleared off the dining room table of clutter). I knew she really wanted to go the fair and used it to my advantage. (evil laugh). It shouldn't have to come to that though. We are headed to the fair in a bit which is good since we missed it last year. ------------------------------------------------------- Ugh, I am so annoyed with my lazy teens! Yes, I realize it's summer, but they literally don't do a damn thing some days other than play with their video games/phones. I would take the phones, but some days we need to get ahold of them while at work and we don't have a landline.
DD is 18 and DS is 15 and they are more than capable of helping out with the house more. They sometimes tackle their own rooms, but right now, DD's is a pigpen!
I know I spoiled them when I was home, but last fall, I started working outside the home and am now gone at least 7 hours/day. They want me to have fun with them and do stuff like go to the fair this Sunday, but I told them we're not going until the house is clean. I'm tired of doing it all while they sit on their butts while we're at work.
DD will have a roommate at school this fall and I can't wait to see how that goes. It's high time she thinks of others besides herself!
Anyone else need to vent?
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jun 27, 2015 1:18:49 GMT
Yes! The barometric pressure, heat and humidity has given me a raging headache that won't go away. It's making me cross eyed. It needs to just rain already. Ugh.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 2:02:26 GMT
It is 110 here and I have a fever of 102. I am not a happy camper.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 27, 2015 2:05:43 GMT
Ditto the lazy teen vent.
I'll add a cranky DH vent
With a side of Why is everything on me? With 2 other adults in the house and 1 near adult why is it always me?
We have a party this sunday and I have to do ALL the food planning, ALL the shopping, ALL the gathering. Grrrrrrr I want to hide.
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Sarah*H
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Post by Sarah*H on Jun 27, 2015 2:06:53 GMT
It was a really hard/challenging week and the end result is a tension headache I've been battling for 72 hours now. I've never had a headache for this long before. Today was a really good day and this weekend dh is going to help me with everything that didn't get done because of the bad week so I thought the headache would start to resolve but so far, no luck. I am so over it.
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Post by Zee on Jun 27, 2015 2:08:51 GMT
This isn't really a vent, more a complaint about my own stupidity--went into Philly today because DS friend is visiting, and I wanted their pic in front of the Rocky statue. I parked in the garage at the art museum, looked briefly at the rates, thought it would be $8/hr. Well it was, BUT you pay that for four hours minimum. So the first 4 hrs and under is $32. Period. Lol I paid $32 for a walk around the outside of the museum! It started raining and we left.
READ MORE CAREFULLY NEXT TIME, DUMMY
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 2:14:59 GMT
I am so disappointed in my dh. I just found out that my Mom most likely has cancer. That means I need to help her out at home for a while. He barely showed any compassion. And then as I was making dinner for my family of 4, after making 2 separate meals for my father and brother, dh just sat in the lazy boy chair watching tv. I thought about asking him to help, but really he should have offered. Why do I always have to ask for help!?!?! Get your head out of your self absorbed ass and man up and rise to the occasion and look like a hero to your kids. So annoyed.
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perumbula
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Jun 26, 2014 18:51:17 GMT
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Post by perumbula on Jun 27, 2015 2:21:56 GMT
It's been a long week for me as well. Found out that something very significant is wrong with the volunteer group I am president of. It wasn't my responsibility, but I should have been following up and checking in. It's serious and I think my treasurer is lying to me about what's been going on (no embezzlement, just not getting her paperwork done. When you are an official nonprofit association paperwork is crucial.) So now I've got crap raining down on my head and I'm hearing third hand all the things we've been doing wrong all along. It's frustrating to know people have been complaining about us and yet no one has come and said "This isn't working. How can we fix it?" Or even better joining the group. We're down to four regular members and three who show up once every three to four months. Of course we're dying and broken. Sigh. It's a good opportunity for a fresh reboot and I've got some ideas that I'm excited about implementing, but none of it is worth crap if the treasurer doesn't do her part. And I'm missing my DH's gig tonight because I told my teen son the weekly game night could be at our house. I traded getting to spend the evening at a town festival and listening to my sweetie for a houseful of stinky teen boys. I don't think it was an even trade even if it is 99 degrees at the park.
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Post by Zee on Jun 27, 2015 2:34:20 GMT
I do have one small vent: June bugs. They're so disgusting. They make it almost impossible to sit outside at night this time of year. Bleccccch
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Post by Merge on Jun 27, 2015 2:34:30 GMT
Lazy teens, MIA friends, temporarily asshole husband, feet hurt from walk/jogging 5K and no one will rub them for me. That's all I've got.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 27, 2015 2:43:06 GMT
This isn't really a vent, more a complaint about my own stupidity--went into Philly today because DS friend is visiting, and I wanted their pic in front of the Rocky statue. I parked in the garage at the art museum, looked briefly at the rates, thought it would be $8/hr. Well it was, BUT you pay that for four hours minimum. So the first 4 hrs and under is $32. Period. Lol I paid $32 for a walk around the outside of the museum! It started raining and we left. READ MORE CAREFULLY NEXT TIME, DUMMY I am going to validate your vent. Last time I went to downtown anxiousville I think put 75 cents in the meter so I could have lunch with my mom. I think that 75 cents bought me about an hour and half. So I am mad for you at having to pay $32 to park. I think $32 would have bought me my own personalized space here.
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Post by Zee on Jun 27, 2015 2:48:48 GMT
Haha, my own fault for sure but thanks for the validation!
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Post by karen on Jun 27, 2015 2:54:28 GMT
DS just broke the air conditioner because he wasn't paying attention. The outside unit is going to have to be replaced. I'm afraid to look to see what the temperature is here tonight! It is going to get hot in here. I called the repairman but had to leave a message.
Oh, and my sisters don't care about my parent's fiftieth wedding anniversary. They are just blowing it off. My husband said why don't we just take them to a really nice restaurant, but I think they should have something more than that. My mom wanted to plan a party for when sister #3 comes in, but since she won't commit to coming down here, and since the other two don't care, I don't know how much of a party it would be-if I did throw one.
Whew, thanks for starting this thread, OP. I needed it!
OKay, I peeked at the weather. It's 82 right now. I guess I won't melt until tomorrow when it's 90*!
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Gravity
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Jun 27, 2014 0:29:55 GMT
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Post by Gravity on Jun 27, 2015 2:59:55 GMT
How do you build a billion (yes, billion) dollar hospital and not think about where your employees will park? There are close to a thousand of us working there at any given moment, yet the big shots act surprised that we need somewhere to park our cars. I wish I was old enough and rich enough to retire.
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Post by Zee on Jun 27, 2015 3:07:43 GMT
How do you build a billion (yes, billion) dollar hospital and not think about where your employees will park? There are close to a thousand of us working there at any given moment, yet the big shots act surprised that we need somewhere to park our cars. I wish I was old enough and rich enough to retire. When I worked at U of I the lot was 3 miles away and we had to take a bus. Heh. Gee I miss that...never
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cakediva
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Jun 26, 2014 11:53:40 GMT
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Post by cakediva on Jun 27, 2015 3:27:17 GMT
My vent is with the weather.
The parents of one of the basketball players on DS' team are hosting a year end BBQ/pool party for the team families tomorrow. It was planned about a month ago so as many people as possible could fit it in their schedules.
It has been gorgeous since the horrid rains on Sunday/Monday. ANd now they are calling for rain all day tomorrow.
Sigh.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 3:33:37 GMT
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jun 27, 2015 3:42:57 GMT
Texas has had a "rough" week, huh?! Lol!
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Post by Zee on Jun 27, 2015 3:45:43 GMT
Texas seceding? #byefelicia Lol
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Post by birdy on Jun 27, 2015 3:59:54 GMT
Can I add a few???
DH is having surgery on Monday - a big surgery that will put him out of commission for about 6 weeks. There are several things that need to be done around here before then (that I don't know how to do or am physically unable to do). He asked for a list. I gave it to him. Most are outside. he decided to start today which was fine. He got several done. But, the rest of the outside stuff won't get done as we're supposed to get rain this weekend.
Second one is the rain... they're calling for 2-6 inches by Sunday night. My poor plants can't take anymore... many are dying.
I am dreading DH's recovery period... many men are babies when sick/hurt. DH is one of them... it's gonna be a long few weeks!!! Ugh!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 4:30:41 GMT
On a more serious note, my knee is all torn up because of something intentionally careless/cruel someone else did. I am in pain, grumpy, restless, and bored off my *ss because I am stuck on my *ss waiting for it to heal. Sucks. I wanna go out and play.
Oh yeah, and while I'm at it, the glorious rain that took us out of drought, cut our water bills, and made the plants and grass grow like crazy also killed off ALL of the impatiens. That's at least 20 flats. We worked hard to put all that in the ground, and it was the majority of our spring, summer, and fall color (they lasted until Nov. last year). :-P
Vent over.
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Peal
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Jun 25, 2014 22:45:40 GMT
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Post by Peal on Jun 27, 2015 4:35:51 GMT
The mosquitoes! I can not handle the damn mosquitoes. Because of the torential spring rains we are suffering a worse mosquito season than normal. I am going to scratch myself raw. I don't go outside without applying a large dose of deet and they still attack. I hate summer here. I have a beautiful back yard and pool and am a prisoner inside my house with a legion of mosquito prison guards. I'm going to get dengue fever, I just know it. And maliaria and west nile and chikungunya...
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Post by gryroagain on Jun 27, 2015 4:44:06 GMT
I hear ya on the teens. My oldest is always whinging (love that word) about how she "just needs to sit down for a moment" and "needs a break". She is almost completely sedentary as it is, with school being out, no job (not really her fault, she has a foreign language program this summer then we move) and little in the way of chores save her room and bathroom. Seriously- how will she survive in college without naps? I wonder. I really do.
My vent is with myself, keeping my own council and not trying to be a gossip and start drama. One would think this is a good plan, but not so much if others are talking smack and you say nothing, wishing to avoid unpleasantness and conflict. The other party just turns people against you. Those who I care about have been set straight, but I now see why some people have been acting the way they have...clearly, they have been listening to Miss Drama and hanging on her every word. This is not my first rodeo, and I'm upset at myself for thinking the high road was the way to go...obviously not. Whatever, I can deal with being the bad guy for now- they will no doubt find out soon enough. But a part of me thinks "just go for the throat next time" and stop trying to be considerate and keep the issue between the people it actually involves!
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Post by LilyRose on Jun 27, 2015 4:47:21 GMT
I hate my job.
'Nuff said.
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conchita
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Post by conchita on Jun 27, 2015 5:04:08 GMT
The mosquitoes! I can not handle the damn mosquitoes. Because of the torential spring rains we are suffering a worse mosquito season than normal. I am going to scratch myself raw. I don't go outside without applying a large dose of deet and they still attack. I hate summer here. I have a beautiful back yard and pool and am a prisoner inside my house with a legion of mosquito prison guards. I'm going to get dengue fever, I just know it. And maliaria and west nile and chikungunya...I feel for you! But that last part...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 5:07:15 GMT
When I moved to Oregon 11 years ago, I was promised rain, overcast skies, seasonal affective disorder, and just general clammy misery. Instead, it's over 100 degrees today and all weekend....next weekend is forecasted at 106!
This is the reason I hated Southern California, and this feels like bait and switch.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 5:50:32 GMT
When I moved to Oregon 11 years ago, I was promised rain, overcast skies, seasonal affective disorder, and just general clammy misery. Instead, it's over 100 degrees today and all weekend....next weekend is forecasted at 106! This is the reason I hated Southern California, and this feels like bait and switch. You only get this on the coast, BUT we have been having funky weather. And it is messing with my mojo. We are getting highs of 113. ? Crazy f'ing crazy.
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Post by rainangel on Jun 27, 2015 10:22:12 GMT
Here's mine, which is a small vent, but stuff like this keeps happening on a regular basis which makes it REALLY annoying:
I told you I was taking the kids to the movies today. We bought the tickets a week ago, and we are SO excited to see Minions. I told you this twice this week. Yet, you call me up and say 'Hey I couldn't get a hold of your oldest DD? I thought I would come pick them up and take them to *scenic place*?' 'Well, first of all.... do NOT call the 10 year old DD to make plans. She has no decisionmakingpower in my family. Secondly, I have told you twice this week I am taking them to the movies, so I'm afraid it's not a good time for you to come pick them up' 'Oh, so that's a NO then....?'
GAH! Don't get pissy and disappointed that you can't just pick up the kids at any given moment you choose! Sometimes we actually have plans. And I even told you about them twice!
Then again.... I really do appreciate you wanting to bring them somewhere and do stuff with them. Time with the grandkids is precious, I get that! Just don't get in a huff the few times it just doesn't work for us. But thank you for offering!
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 27, 2015 12:59:41 GMT
Our department at work was reorganized about two years ago. The new department head is a complete tool. He micromanages, lies, takes credit for other's work...you get it. He has his favorite person that he promoted, because she is the "mole" reporting on everyone and worships at his altar.
He finally stepped on too many toes and is being shipped off to another position, basically Siberia in our world. BUT, the mole is our new department head. Everyone of the 10 people in my department is threatening to quit. GAH!!!!
ETA - He actually had the balls to say he's probably going to need my help in Siberia. I very calmly told him "that won't work for me". I loved it! No way, no how. I would not help him out, ever.
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Post by maryland on Jun 27, 2015 13:06:11 GMT
I have to vent about having it rain almost every day since the kids have been out of school (June 5th). It feels like fall, not summer! It is so gloomy and depressing.
The lazy kids complaint I understand! My kids are 12, 15 (will be a junior) and 17 (will be a freshman in college). They just sit around the house all day, sleeping late or on their phones. I wish they had jobs! That would give them spending money. My 15 yr. old has been hanging out with a few boys she is friends with. I am happy about that. I wish my 17 yr. old would get out of the house and do things with friends. Get a job, or socialize, but don't sit around the house all day!
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