The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Cesar R M]

Sympathy like. Are you feeling any better yet?

still cant sleep well, its either the meds keeping me like an owl.. or random weird coughing fits..

 

[Figgy1]

Just had a fantastic interview with a staffing company today. I was with the manager for an hour. Apparently, they liked my resume so much that the manager told her staff member to skip the prescreening step; she wanted to talk with me. We talked about everything, from my work history to my time at college, even Disney (I had Mickey earrings on). I'm 99% sure I'll get a call for a second interview. It was fantastic, and I'm really hoping I get this job. It's to work for the company, not for them to place me. They're looking to bring on two more recruiters. It's base salary is right around what I was looking to make, plus I can make comissions. So we shall see, but I'm very excited

Good luck it seems you have 2 good options. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

 

[Figgy1]

still cant sleep well, its either the meds keeping me like an owl.. or random weird coughing fits..

I hope it passes soon. GWS xoxo

 

[Goofyernmost]

Looks like a storm coming across the entire northern US. Some are probably already in it.

 

[Figgy1]

Looks like a storm coming across the entire northern US. Some are probably already in it.

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NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

I hope it passes soon. GWS xoxo

I hope too, I need real continuous sleep for once..

 

[Songbird76]

I'm sorry to hear that. Has she decided on a school yet?

No she still bursts into tears when you talk about new schools most of the time. We've still got more than a year, though. I did have a meeting with her teacher today though and her teacher thinks she can do VWO (the highest level of high school) but that we need to pay close attention to her anxiety. She said DD expects way too much of herself, which we already know, and that because everything has always been so easy for her, she might have problems when she gets into high school because it will be harder and she won't always be able to get 100% in every subject, so she needs to get used to that disappointment and learn how to deal with it now, before she gets into high school. We need to encourage her to do things that are harder for her so she can experience that challenge and know she'll be ok if she doesn't get a 100%. Right now, if she comes across something that's not easy for her, she completely shuts down, and that's not healthy.

 

[Songbird76]

I'm so sorry, it hurts when you see your kids hurting. My sympathy.

It does...but after talking to DD's teacher today, I realized I need to step back a bit. I keep trying to fix everything for her and she needs to learn to fix things herself. I can be there to help her figure out HOW to fix it, but she's the one who actually needs to have the hard conversations with the person. It's hard though...and she's in bed and I can hear her crying, trying hard not to let us hear. Just every once in a while a sob escapes. It's so hard for me to not go to her. But I know if she wants to talk about it, she'll come to me. I have to let her handle it in her own way.

 

[Songbird76]

Dang! I just searched. How awesome!

Yeah, I've never been one for beach vacations. I want to see stuff (historical, cultural, etc) on vacation. But if you love the ocean and the sun, I'm sure it's an amazing place.

 

[Figgy1]

No she still bursts into tears when you talk about new schools most of the time. We've still got more than a year, though. I did have a meeting with her teacher today though and her teacher thinks she can do VWO (the highest level of high school) but that we need to pay close attention to her anxiety. She said DD expects way too much of herself, which we already know, and that because everything has always been so easy for her, she might have problems when she gets into high school because it will be harder and she won't always be able to get 100% in every subject, so she needs to get used to that disappointment and learn how to deal with it now, before she gets into high school. We need to encourage her to do things that are harder for her so she can experience that challenge and know she'll be ok if she doesn't get a 100%. Right now, if she comes across something that's not easy for her, she completely shuts down, and that's not healthy.

Sympathies and good luck

 

[Figgy1]

RIP John Glenn God Speed James will be so heartbroken when he gets home as he was one of his heroes

 

[donaldtoo]

OK, finally an answer...
This doc, after reviewing my imaging, and the accompanying notes, said he has no clue how the others weren't able to figure this out.
It's essentially the same thing I had to have surgery for the the next morning after visiting the ER with swelling, fever, and pain back in June of '13 (@Gabe1 probably remembers).
The difference being the first was in deep tissue and this one is not, so it is able to drain (for now) without a full-blown infection setting in.
Since I still have an occasional problem with the first area, he also (without actually saying so) alluded to the fact that the other surgery should have been done in a way that would have completely taken care of it the first time.
Anyhoo, this doc today referred me to another specialist (he was just the general surgeon on call in the ER that could not see me that day because he was doing emergency surgery) that he says will take care of it all once and for all. Her office is supposed to call me tomorrow or Monday.
Good grief, I can't wait for this to finally be completely resolved.
So, there's the update, and here's hoping...!

 

[betty rose]

It does...but after talking to DD's teacher today, I realized I need to step back a bit. I keep trying to fix everything for her and she needs to learn to fix things herself. I can be there to help her figure out HOW to fix it, but she's the one who actually needs to have the hard conversations with the person. It's hard though...and she's in bed and I can hear her crying, trying hard not to let us hear. Just every once in a while a sob escapes. It's so hard for me to not go to her. But I know if she wants to talk about it, she'll come to me. I have to let her handle it in her own way.

I'm sorry . But a hug can go a long way. Just to let her know you care. You don't have to say much, but that you support her 110%.

 

[betty rose]

It's easy, just use the Goofyernmost method. (not really unsimilar to the catch up with posts method of just marking the as read) First you go to the store and buy a dry package of French Onion Soup Mix. Next you take one large onion, cut off the ends, slice it in half (across the grain) (and then several times with the grain depending on how wide you want your onion strips) pull it apart and saute slowly until the onions have caramelized. In the mean time you follow the recipe on the box of Soup Mix and get it cooking. Once the soup has reached a simmer, put in the caramelized onions and let it simmer for 15 or so minutes. Then ladle into individual soup crocks, place, preferably slightly dry, bread on and cover that with mozzarella or the equivalent favorite meltable cheese (provolone or whatever), put under the broiler for a couple of minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble, and there it is. Usually less then a half hour only a few steps, no measuring just nicely seasoned French Onion Soup. Not, of course, you gourmet labeled type, but, quite good and settles the craving for a bit.

I can't take even talking about those kind of temps.!

Thanks, for the recipe....it's the kind I like. Semi-Homemade. As far as the temps. it's a toasty 70 in my house. The furnace is running like crazy!

 

[Figgy1]

OK, finally an answer...
This doc, after reviewing my imaging, and the accompanying notes, said he has no clue how the others weren't able to figure this out.
It's essentially the same thing I had to have surgery for the the next morning after visiting the ER with swelling, fever, and pain back in June of '13 (@Gabe1 probably remembers).
The difference being the first was in deep tissue and this one is not, so it is able to drain (for now) without a full-blown infection setting in.
Since I still have an occasional problem with the first area, he also (without actually saying so) alluded to the fact that the other surgery should have been done in a way that would have completely taken care of it the first time.
Anyhoo, this doc today referred me to another specialist (he was just the general surgeon on call in the ER that could not see me that day because he was doing emergency surgery) that he says will take care of it all once and for all. Her office is supposed to call me tomorrow or Monday.
Good grief, I can't wait for this to finally be completely resolved.
So, there's the update, and here's hoping...!

Sympathy like for the situation. Prayers and pixie dust so all gets resolved quickly

 

[betty rose]

Just had a fantastic interview with a staffing company today. I was with the manager for an hour. Apparently, they liked my resume so much that the manager told her staff member to skip the prescreening step; she wanted to talk with me. We talked about everything, from my work history to my time at college, even Disney (I had Mickey earrings on). I'm 99% sure I'll get a call for a second interview. It was fantastic, and I'm really hoping I get this job. It's to work for the company, not for them to place me. They're looking to bring on two more recruiters. It's base salary is right around what I was looking to make, plus I can make comissions. So we shall see, but I'm very excited

I'm sending good karma, pixie dust , and prayers your way. This sounds like a great fit! I sure hope you get it.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Looks like a storm coming across the entire northern US. Some are probably already in it.

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We're supposed to get 7" of snow by Sunday. Not happy.

 

[Figgy1]

We're supposed to get 7" of snow by Sunday. Not happy.

Sympathy like, just send it to @MinnieM123. I'm sitting on what they think will be the rain snow line best case all rain worst case a foot and or ice I'm setting up large blowers to send the snow north and east, hope it works

 

[betty rose]

still cant sleep well, its either the meds keeping me like an owl.. or random weird coughing fits..

I have had a cough for over 2 years, it wakes me up every night. I clear my lungs and go back to sleep. But, I have to admit.....this is getting old. It's the allergies kicking in. I get a couple nights of good sleep, when I take a baby's dose of benadryl. You can get immune to it, so I don't take much, and not until I'm so tired, I can't do anything. I hope you aren't left with a cough. I had a virus, and the cough has just lingered. I've been tested for T.B. pneumonia, and other stuff....nothing has showed why I have this. I'm just glad I have something to keep me asleep for a couple nights a week.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Sympathy like, just send it to @MinnieM123. I'm sitting on what they think will be the rain snow line best case all rain worst case a foot and or ice I'm setting up large blowers to send the snow north and east, hope it works

A major interstate north of us is closed from a massive multi-vehicle accident (more than 50) and lots of people are stranded because they can't turn around or cross the median. Winter s*cks.