The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[betty rose]

Out for me. I need to get a salad in the refrigerator to marinate.

 

[BAChicagoGal]

I'm so happy the meds are working for your foot. I hope the rain goes away soon!

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Rain is in the forecast for the rest of my trip. Not forecasted for tonite, so see how that goes for the party.

 

[donaldtoo]

Ha! I think you meant rogue, not rouge, ferrets?!

Probably good advice to look out for both...!!!

 

[betty rose]

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Rain is in the forecast for the rest of my trip. Not forecasted for tonite, so see how that goes for the party.

I'm sorry, but you'll have fun. We did the party in the rain years ago. It's still fun, I hope it clears long enough to get in the parade. It's a cute one.

 

[donaldtoo]

Enjoy - I sell insurance in N central Florida - needless to say I'll be here all day. The coast got hit pretty good, further inland is mostly tree/landscaping damage. Roads are a mess and power is still out in many areas.

Sympathy like.
I'm a designer for an architectural firm. Our regular office hours are 8a-6p Mon.-Thurs., and off at 1p on Friday.
Saw some of the coverage on GMA this morning. Prayers for folks on the coast, glad y'all were mostly spared.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

 

[Songbird76]

I carry them all the time. My friends even know where to find it in my bag if they see me start to shut down when we're out. My inhaler lives in the same place as the epi pen so that it can always be found if I for some reason can't get to it.

As far as actually needing it, I've needed it about three times in my life. Never for food allergies (which is why I initially had it). Twice to medication and once to a vaccine. I haven't needed to use one in more than three years. It's really important for me to have one because anaphylaxis could happen at any time for me.

So...basically, you have to have the pens, just in case, and they now cost an arm and a leg, but chances are it will go over date because you don't need it often. So..you have to pay massive amounts of money for something that you probably will not get any use out of, but you have to do it anyway. Ugh....why do these drug companies do this?? It's so unethical!

 

[BAChicagoGal]

Not worried about the fun part. That's a given. I really hope the parade goes as scheduled

 

[Songbird76]

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My vacation got off to a rocky start. I won't go into all the details of the drama, but our party of 6 is now a party of 4. Here we are yesterday at DHS. Too much rain for my liking. However our 2nd day was much more profitable. I am slacking in the photo department. However due to all the rain, not too many Photopass pics, and very few on my regular camera. My foot hurt like crazy yesterday, so I started my 6 day packet of medication today. We are suppose to go to the Animal Kingdom today, but I think we should switch to Epcot. I will see what the others say. We planned a noon start today. Not raining now, I guess we should have left early. I have more pics on my iPhone than on my camera. That is unusual for me.

Sorry it started off rocky. And that your party has dwindled. Someone in that picture does not look like they are feeling the magic. Hoping the rest of the trip is amazing. At least then you got the rocky stuff out of the way first and you go home feeling like you had a great vacation. Save the best for last!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

So...basically, you have to have the pens, just in case, and they now cost an arm and a leg, but chances are it will go over date because you don't need it often. So..you have to pay massive amounts of money for something that you probably will not get any use out of, but you have to do it anyway. Ugh....why do these drug companies do this?? It's so unethical!

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Songbird76]

My mom always has a magazine with her when she dines alone.

I almost always have a book with me anyway, so I get it out if I'm dining alone, which admittedly does not happen often.

 

[Songbird76]

I have often wondered where that came from. I have known many people, not always just women, but mostly, that have that same problem. I will never understand why, one, that you would be so special that all eyes would be upon you as you ate. Coupled with having to ask yourself, what they are doing there if it isn't to eat something. Then realizing that if we, as humans, don't eat, we die... so why do we consider that an experience that makes us stand out in a crowd? Isn't it something that everyone does, that isn't a stick figure fashion model? Is it some unwritten rule that if you are eating and you are alone that there is something inherently wrong with that? And if that is the case and based on the idea that I have basically been doing those things by myself for 15 years... why am I not either see through skinny or dead?

It's not that I think I'm so special that people are watching me, but that people are disgusted by me. I'm overweight and I am always worried people are thinking "Good Lord, woman, why aren't you eating in PRIVATE where I don't have to watch you?". Just like nursing babies...people think it's something others just shouldn't have to watch, even though it's perfectly natural and healthy and the baby has to eat, just like anyone. There's this stigma attached to it. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food and it's just humiliating eating where people can see me.

 

[Songbird76]

Well, the first day of school went pretty well. It was nice to see the kids I had last year and good to see the new kids too. I'm pretty tired tonight though and already looking forward to the weekend! I did have an icky experience though, as I was walking into work I looked up and there were four bats hanging from the overhang. I do not like bats so it was and eeek! moment! Another teacher was with me and she freaked out too. We saw our superintendent in the hallway and told him about it since one of our English teachers found a snake in her room yesterday and he disposed of it and to us that makes him and expert at critter control. Anyway, he said he knew about the bats and our custodial crew is working on relocating them but they keep coming back. Ewe.....

Does it help to know that bats often eat things like mosquitoes? They rid your work environment of pests.

 

[Songbird76]

So my son just walks in singing B-I-N-G-O, but inserting my name....There was a silly mommy, and <my name> was her name-o. And of course my name has 5 letters and just fits perfectly, so he's having the time of his life singing about ME being silly.

 

[Goofyernmost]

It's not that I think I'm so special that people are watching me, but that people are disgusted by me. I'm overweight and I am always worried people are thinking "Good Lord, woman, why aren't you eating in PRIVATE where I don't have to watch you?". Just like nursing babies...people think it's something others just shouldn't have to watch, even though it's perfectly natural and healthy and the baby has to eat, just like anyone. There's this stigma attached to it. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food and it's just humiliating eating where people can see me.

I'm afraid that I still don't know where that "stigma" comes from. I know I have never heard anyone say or do anything like that. This is all coming from within and although it seems real to you, it just isn't happening. You are creating that thought. I'll bet that no one has ever said that or even implied that to you directly. People may take notice if you stand up and start throwing food around or burp loudly or yell out that "this food sucks and tastes like you fished it out of a cesspool", at the top of your lungs, other then that they are there to eat and what you do is not a matter of concern to anyone. Even if it were, aren't they the ones that should be the object of disgust and not you? I am sorry that you have that feeling and I wish I could tell you how to stifle it, but, psychology is not my strong point. Only you can overcome that, it might be worth a try.

 

[betty rose]

Your cat has 9 lives, and about 16 legs!

 

[betty rose]

So...basically, you have to have the pens, just in case, and they now cost an arm and a leg, but chances are it will go over date because you don't need it often. So..you have to pay massive amounts of money for something that you probably will not get any use out of, but you have to do it anyway. Ugh....why do these drug companies do this?? It's so unethical!

That's the truth. I used to carry an epi pen, for bee's. But, I've given it up. Too expensive. And we don't have so many bees, here.

 

[betty rose]

So my son just walks in singing B-I-N-G-O, but inserting my name....There was a silly mommy, and <my name> was her name-o. And of course my name has 5 letters and just fits perfectly, so he's having the time of his life singing about ME being silly.

I love kids. So creative of him. And funny too.

 

[betty rose]

It's not that I think I'm so special that people are watching me, but that people are disgusted by me. I'm overweight and I am always worried people are thinking "Good Lord, woman, why aren't you eating in PRIVATE where I don't have to watch you?". Just like nursing babies...people think it's something others just shouldn't have to watch, even though it's perfectly natural and healthy and the baby has to eat, just like anyone. There's this stigma attached to it. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food and it's just humiliating eating where people can see me.

I wish you didn't have to feel that way. I never pay any attention to others in a restaurant. I'm busy looking at the menu, deciding what to order. Then talk to hubby. We go to spend time together. A nice drink, and I'm all mellowed out. Never thought about checking anyone out. I'll bet most people are like me. Besides, you have every right to go to a restaurant, as long as you can pay! Besides, people that judge other's are jerks! They should not concern you. They aren't worth worrying about.

 

[Cesar R M]

4 pillows, a good start. The room looks cheerful. Now the bedding looks a bit dishevelled. Housekeeping needs some practice. But I wouldn't be unhappy in that room.

the baffling part is, the closet is twice the size of the bathroom.

there were some issues which is not surprising. I'm going to challenge the forced hidden cost of the "safe" since it doesnt work.