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Thursday Randoms

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116 books in 2016

my read shelf:
Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
Wes: 10/8/2012


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Re: Thursday Randoms

  • One of the more boring aspects on my job is pulling files each quarter and reviewing them to make sure they are complete (all legal docs, evidence of correspondence, stuff like that). I hate doing them, people hate when we drop them off so I've taken to dropping them off when people aren't in their office so I don't have to deal with "the look". I'm not sure which is worse, seeing us drop them off or coming back to your office and seeing a pile of them.

     

    Also, I'm looking forward to Sunday not because of the game but because I like cooking for a bunch of our friends and having them tell me how good stuff tastes.

    Whether or not you find your own way, you're bound to find some way. If you happen to find my way, please return it, as it was lost years ago. I imagine by now it's quite rusty.”
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

  • I have to go to Project Management training for work next week in Bushkill, PA. I keep hearing rumors about some wicked storm. Now I am afraid that I will be stuck there. I will be there all week and it will be the longest time I have ever been away from DS. :(

     


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  • I don't think I'm going to watch the Superbowl this weekend.  Not even for the commercials or the beer.
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • The only reason I look forward to the Super Bowl is because it means that football season is over.
    Yup
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • I haven't watched the Superbowl in years.  I don't even know who is playing this year, although I heard it has something to do with the Mary Jane.

    I really want to go back to school.  I heard about a program in Alexandria run by VA Tech that sounds fascinating.  I wish I didn't have to work so that I could just be a professional student.  I don't have time to work and be a mom and be a student.  I did it when I got my Master's and it was exhausting, and I only had 1 child then.

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  • I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 

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              Elizabeth Salom (elistar)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

  • EliStar said:
    I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 
    I'll admit that I had to Google all of this, but that's totally not cool.  The guys get off so easy! The dresses are... unflattering. 
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    116 books in 2016

    my read shelf:
    Lauren (SnShne322)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
    Wes: 10/8/2012


  • SnShne322 said:
    EliStar said:
    I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 
    I'll admit that I had to Google all of this, but that's totally not cool.  The guys get off so easy! The dresses are... unflattering. 
    Same here, so dont't feel bad! And, yeah, those dresses are not cute.

     


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  • I just found out the college that I've been attending has been having me take all the wrong classes for the past year (since last January). I am in the process of transferring out of that program and the old school is giving me a super hard time about leaving (won't cancel my grants, loan disbursements, etc.), which is making me delayed in starting classes back up again. I'm out like $10,000 and a whole freaking year I can't get back. I was supposed to be graduating late this summer, now I have at least a whole year to go. :(
    Sad thing is - this is a private, Christian college - you'd think they would be honest and not in it just for the money like it's turning out to be.

    I'm trying to just move past it and keep on going toward my goal. It just sucks.

     

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    Brittany (brittk0486)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

     

  • I have to go to Project Management training for work next week in Bushkill, PA. I keep hearing rumors about some wicked storm. Now I am afraid that I will be stuck there. I will be there all week and it will be the longest time I have ever been away from DS. :(
    That's like 45 minutes from my house.

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    My favorite Cake Wreck ever.


  • DH and I are going to Arizona next week for a work trip.  I absolutely can't wait to be somewhere that doesn't require a gazillion layers to go outside.
    Gavin - 12.05.06 and Molly - 10.22.08

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    my read shelf:
    Emily's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
  • This Song will Save Your Life is currently waiting at my library for me to come pick it up.  It's killing me not to read the spoiler post below.  Must.  Practice.  Self.  Control.

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  • This morning royaly sucked. My cats chewed a piece off one of my shoes, so I got the bright idea to just super glue it back. Well it exploded all over my hands, including my wedding ring. I called DH practicall in tears...which brought to the attention that he had somehow lost his. I got to work completely defeated, covered in white glue film, and rocking a crusted over weddig ring. DH finaly found his (had fallen off while he was sleeping) and I finally got the glue off my hands, but they're red and raw, my ring still looks like crap, and to top it off I'm definitely not wearing the shoes in question. I couldn't come in late to deal with it either since I'm on a huge project this week. I'm done.
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              40 books in 2014?

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                      2014: 4/40

    [2010: 63] [2011: 35] [2012: 23] [2013: 27]


    my read shelf:
    Stephanie's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

  • The only reason I look forward to the Super Bowl is because it means that football season is over.
    and Puppy Bowl @young_love

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    Joyce's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)



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  • Puppy Bowl is how we start our Super Bowl parties, even the guys get into watching it
    Whether or not you find your own way, you're bound to find some way. If you happen to find my way, please return it, as it was lost years ago. I imagine by now it's quite rusty.”
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

  • SnShne322 said:
    EliStar said:
    I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 
    I'll admit that I had to Google all of this, but that's totally not cool.  The guys get off so easy! The dresses are... unflattering. 
    Same here, so dont't feel bad! And, yeah, those dresses are not cute.
    They're so ugly! WAH. 

    I am not wearing one. Nope. I'm going to have to get creative. 

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              Elizabeth Salom (elistar)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

  • This Song will Save Your Life is currently waiting at my library for me to come pick it up.  It's killing me not to read the spoiler post below.  Must.  Practice.  Self.  Control.

    Don't open that post.  It will ruin the ending for you.  Ask @pinkybooklover09.
  • So far, I seem to be winning the battle over a particular hiring manager.

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    My favorite Cake Wreck ever.


  • I'm looking forward to Super Bowl halftime this year.  I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bruno Mars.

    Also, I've accomplished next to nothing at work this week.
  • sfgiantsjosfgiantsjo member
    Ancient Membership 2500 Comments 500 Love Its First Answer
    edited January 2014
    EliStar said:
    SnShne322 said:
    EliStar said:
    I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 
    I'll admit that I had to Google all of this, but that's totally not cool.  The guys get off so easy! The dresses are... unflattering
    Same here, so dont't feel bad! And, yeah, those dresses are not cute.
    They're so ugly! WAH. 

    I am not wearing one. Nope. I'm going to have to get creative. 
    I feel ya. I kinda always thought they looked like dresses made from scrubs. Just wear something "inspired" by guayabera. And that can be anything, lol.

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    Vellichor: The strange wistfulness of used bookstores
  • I have been using Nest abbreviations while chatting with my IRL friends and I forget it's only a Nest thing.  

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    Joyce's book recommendations, favorite quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)



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  • I just found out the college that I've been attending has been having me take all the wrong classes for the past year (since last January). I am in the process of transferring out of that program and the old school is giving me a super hard time about leaving (won't cancel my grants, loan disbursements, etc.), which is making me delayed in starting classes back up again. I'm out like $10,000 and a whole freaking year I can't get back. I was supposed to be graduating late this summer, now I have at least a whole year to go. :(
    Sad thing is - this is a private, Christian college - you'd think they would be honest and not in it just for the money like it's turning out to be.

    I'm trying to just move past it and keep on going toward my goal. It just sucks.

    Oh man I'd be so furious. I went to a similar school but they were great about mistakes like this. Hopefully they get their act together soon. Can you count those classes at all?
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  • My random is that I have tons of great weekend plans but I'm feeling introverted and not looking forward to it because I want to live in sweat pants and read all weekend instead.
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  • DH is going out of town next week and asked me to go through his way too large T-shirt collection and pull the ones I think he should retire. Challenge accepted. This of course is inspiring a major closet overhaul, and I'm super excited about it.

    I didn't get the job I interviewed for last week and I'm actually relieved. After learning more details about the position it would have been a step backwards to take it.

    Brie's Blog 10.11.08  The Top Shelf Bookshelf

    my read shelf: Brianna's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

  • EliStarEliStar member
    Ninth Anniversary 10000 Comments 500 Love Its First Answer
    edited January 2014
    EliStar said:
    SnShne322 said:
    EliStar said:
    I have to go to a Havana Nights Party tomorrow night. I have no idea WTF I'm going to wear and I'm unreasonably annoyed that my husband just gets to wear a guayabera and be done with it while I'm stressing over how ugly guayabera dresses are. 
    I'll admit that I had to Google all of this, but that's totally not cool.  The guys get off so easy! The dresses are... unflattering
    Same here, so dont't feel bad! And, yeah, those dresses are not cute.
    They're so ugly! WAH. 

    I am not wearing one. Nope. I'm going to have to get creative. 
    I feel ya. I kinda always thought they looked like dresses made from scrubs. Just wear something "inspired" by guayabera. And that can be anything, lol.

    I'm thinking maybe I'll wear white or beige linen pants and a tank top with a blazer and a fedora... Or maybe white linen pants with an off the shoulder shirt. 

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              Elizabeth Salom (elistar)'s book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)

  • RhymeReasonRhymeReason member
    Seventh Anniversary 1000 Comments 100 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited January 2014
    brie&drew said:

    DH is going out of town next week and asked me to go through his way too large T-shirt collection and pull the ones I think he should retire. Challenge accepted. This of course is inspiring a major closet overhaul, and I'm super excited about it.

     

    I would so love to do this...

    Whether or not you find your own way, you're bound to find some way. If you happen to find my way, please return it, as it was lost years ago. I imagine by now it's quite rusty.”
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

  • Not sure why, but I think that coffee looks strange in clear glass cups.

    Same goes for hot soup in a clear glass bowl.

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