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FFFC and AWs
AW: We're finally back in our home! Yay! And we have hot water 
I also got an absolutely glowing evaluation from my overseeing principal. He had no recommendations for improvement or concerns, and almost everything was "highly effective." He also said that on the "walk through" sheet, I had more things circled than the vast majority of our teachers. Yay!
FFFC: Right after that awesome evaluation meeting, I got a really b!tchy email from a co-worker with whom I share a rehearsal space. She randomly capitalized words, spoke to me like I was a teenager, and was all-around tacky. It literally ruined my day. Then the flood happened. It wasn't a great day. The next day, I wrote a response, ran it by our department head (who completely agreed with me about the tackiness of the first email), and that co-worker proceeded to give me the silent treatment. Wednesday afternoon, we had a department meeting and a mouse decided to crash the party. It made my day to see that co-worker and another jumping around, screaming, and getting off the floor. Another co-worker and I just laughed (mice don't scare us...I mean, really, we've kind of got the upper hand in that fight!) at them because they were completely ridiculous.
I also expect to see her performing groups not do so well at an assembly today, because she didn't properly prepare them. I feel bad for the kids, and I know they are frustrated, but a little piece inside me is pretty smug about it because my group is ready to go.
I realize I'm a terrible person and am likely going to hell.
Re: FFFC and AWs
DH emailed me on Wednesday and asked if he could buy me an anniversary gift IF it is less than $100. I agreed. His next email alluded to the fact that it was red and something we would "both enjoy, wink wink." God. When he got home, he presented me a gift - it was an XXXL red nightie from WALMART. I was like "um, is this your way of saying you want s.e.x. or something?" He started to laugh - then pulled out a huge box - it was full of RED Le Creuset baking dishes. I was so excited. I will probably end up taking most of it back - we got some Le Creuset stuff for wedding gifts (I do use it all the time) and don't really see the need to have more espeically given all the other expenses we have had lately - but I thought the whole thing was so cute and thoughtful.
P.S. International Pantry in Norman is having a huge le Creuset sale.
I only have a AW right now. I'm sure I'll think of a FFFC later.
AW: We paid off our credit card this week. Very thankful DH received a bonus from work and we were able to do that.
FFFC: A guy from my hometown recently died overseas while serving in the army. It seems like everyone I've ever known has attached themselves to this tragedy as if he was their best friend and their life will be forever changed. This includes a lot of people considerably older than him, who probably haven't had anything to do with him in 10 years, if ever. His funeral is tommorow and I'm sure they think they're being super awesome patriots, but I find it almost insulting to people who were actually close to this young man (I had never heard of him until my Facebook blew up about it). I will be in town tomorrkw but i have no intention of going ir "lining the highway from x town to y town" like the 17 FB event requests I've gotten ask I obviously think its tragic and so sad for his family, but I feel like some of these people are attaching themselves to this tragedy in a really weird way.
AW: My high school has started inviting some of their "more successful graduates" to come and talk to students about college and career opportunities. I was asked to do that (this afternoon). It makes me feel good to be put in that category and also it's a topic near to my heart, so I'm really glad to be going.
OK I thought of one.
FFFC: I don't get the whole 11/11/11 thing. There is even some one on my FB that is being induced today so she can have an 11/11/11 baby. Yeah, I'm totally judging her.
ETA: I would so go to the Twilight marathon that the Warren is having next Thursday. I just don't have anyone to go with.
Plus I'm also thinking about getting seats in the new director suites to see Breaking Dawn. It's 21+ and I can have a drink while I watch it.
FFFC: I've been fighting the urge to hide every FB friend that's doing the "I'm thankful for" thing every day in November. It's good to be thankful, I agree, but I'm not really interested in a news feed full of people's thank you notes.
AW: Absolutely nothing. I've sort of been having a rotten few weeks. :P
Don't hide mine! Mine are awesome.
And I am sorry the past few weeks have been craptastic.
Yours are at least creative! I liked that you started it off with, "Look, we're all thankful for our family and friends and kids..."
AW: We hosted a "Wine and Palette" networking mixer yesterday for several of our clients and it was a HUGE success. We had about 50 ladies sign up for our event and everything turned out great... the painting, food, wine, socializing. It was the funnest Thursday evening I've had in a while, and I'm actually quite pleased with my painting for a change. Plus, I'm super pumped that people liked my idea and enjoyed themselves!
FFFC: Well, this is more of a pet peeve, but whatever. I HATE toothpicks. I never use them, well, unless I'm baking a cake or brownies and testing for doneness. My mom will use a toothpick after every single meal and she goes to town on that thing. I really don't want to watch someone excavate their teeth after a meal.
AW: I had dinner with the Pioneer Woman last night. It was so fun.
FFFC: I know this is really bad because there are a lot of people without jobs, but part of me kind of wishes I would get laid off so I could devote more time to job hunting.
I bought a Groupon to go to one of those, and haven't used it yet. Looks fun!
I am super jealous of you!!!
Uh, me too!
I've really got nothin' today. I'm just glad it's Friday and that I get to go to my mom's this weekend. Might be able to catch up on some sleep and go grocery shopping.
AW: I found myself browsing Target's Christmas aisles at lunch today. And I didn't buy ANYTHING. Win!
...but I'll probably be back later this weekend.
my bookshelf!
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I don't see it as overriding him so much as BOTH parents need to be on board for more. If it was the other way around it wouldn't be your decision, your body, right?
FFFC: I just purchased a Billy Squier song to put on my running playlist. A playlist which now includes "Gett Off", "Electric Feel", and "In the Dark".
ETA: I was all set to AW myself on my running, but I figured out how to see my mileage with my C25K app. Now I feel I have some work to do before I deserve to AW myself.
Given we're from the same place, this drives me insane, as well. Everything you've said is pretty much the same way I feel. I still live around the area and I still didn't go line the high way or fend off the WBC folks. It's sad and tragic, I understand that. BUT, it always makes me crazy how people attach themselves to things like this. I vaguely remembered him. In fact, I wasn't even sure if who I was picturing in my mind was even the right guy, or not until I saw his picture on TV. I know his family, but I don't think I ever even spoke to him. Anyway, yeah, what you said.
I'm glad you said that, because I was a teeny bit afraid that I might offend you if you were close to them.
It sounds like you've got some pretty valid reasons for not wanting to go down that path again. Preserving your mental health is an important concern! When you got married, you had never experienced having a child, so while that agreement holds *some* weight, it was made without any experience from either of you.
I hope that you two can come to a decision that leaves you both at peace.
I was thinking this too. Before we were married DH and I talked about having 3 kids. Now after experiencing one we have lowered that 2. I see nothing wrong with this.
Sorry, sister. For what it's worth, that could have gone either way. You could of had the two kids that you discussed and decided that you wanted 10 more... I know that's and exagerated example, but still. Maybe a couple counseling sessions would be good... Even if it is just so you can make him understand where you are coming from. ((hugs))
It's hard because for the most part, life is pretty perfect right now. B is at a fun age, I'm loving staying home with him, H and I are having awesome sex, and we are able to go do a lot of things together as a couple now that B is a little older and easier to take care of. I just hate to ruin a good thing to become a miserable, lifeless zombie that resents her two kids. B and I have a really tight bond and I'm afraid I'll fvck it up. Again.
Ok, so I lied. I just got back from standing on the highway. I was up at my parents' house (up on a hill) and could see all the motorcycles and cars lined up, so I couldn't help myself. I had to drive down and stand.
And, I am so glad I did. There are no words to even begin to explain something like that. It was incredibly amazing to see ALL THOSE PEOPLE with their flags and support standing there for him. Wow.