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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Let's have a Monday Say Anything
I had turkey bacon for breakfast this morning and my hand smells like it now for some reason. So every time I go to scratch my nose, I smell bacon. Lovely.
I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
Re: Let's have a Monday Say Anything
I made bacon mac & cheese last night, and this morning, my house still smelled like bacon even though we made it in the oven. You'd think bacon smell would be awesome, but it's so not. I left the window in the kitchen open.
I totally screwed up and made plans for the night we have Jack's vet appointment. I have to go to the vet, since my husband can't drive him, so now I have to cancel. And I feel really badly, because it took us a week and a half to pick a date. I don't want them to reschedule it for me, but I know they will, and I feel like a jerk.
We had the longest staff meeting ever this morning, which included a 30 minute presentation on ergonomics in the office, which could have been summed up in 3 slides. And I'm still playing catch up after being sick last week, so now I'm even more behind because of an hour and 15 minute meeting about nothing. I hate this place sometimes. (And by sometimes, I mean "almost all the time.")
I have become pretty good friends with DH's best friend's FI (if that makes sense). When we bought our new house, she said "I don't know what we are doing wrong. We can't afford a house for half the price of yours." She only knows the price of the house because I sent her the listing when we made our offer, it wasn't as if I discussed the price with her. But she has been so bitter and unenthused with anything re: our house. She and her FI came over once to see it and couldn't even pretend she was happy for me.
I understand being jealous, but I think, as a friend, you should always be happy for them first and jealous second. I just think there's a huge difference between "I'm so happy for you and wish I could afford a similar house" vs. "I'm jealous and bitter and can't be happy for you." Am I wrong? Please tell me if I am, I won't be offended!
You're not wrong. I realize that sometimes it's hard for people to get out of their own heads, but she's being kind of a jack*ss. I'd be really hurt in your shoes, but I would totally kill her with kindness, and stick to non-house talk for a bit.
I cannot stand the smell of bacon. It's a huge issue when DH cooks it.
I don't mind eating it though.
I also detest the smell of microwave popcorn.
I am going through some odd life changes right now which are leaving me a little emotional.
Lady E you are not wrong. One of my really good friends has become like this, and it makes me so mad. Our friendship is deteriorating because of it. It has been going on for a long time, and I keep hoping she will change.
My neighbors are having a bunch of trees cut down, and I am watching the guys. They are the most unprofessional group I have seen. One of our neighbors already went out and yelled at them. If DH was home I think he would have gone out to yell at them now because they dropped a whole bunch of huge branches in our yard. Also one of the workers peed in my yard....
CDC, that is 100% unacceptable. I'd get the company name and call the office to complain.
LadyE, you are right, and it's unfortunate that your friend is acting like that. How does her FI act about it? I would maybe talk to your H about not having them over to the house for awhile, and just meeting up at their place or out somewhere instead, and maybe she will get over it.
5KC, don't worry about it. That kind of thing happens all the time (or maybe it only happens to me?) and hopefully you'll be able to find a new date quickly.
LadyE, that sucks about your friend. I can totally understand being jealous, but it's pretty crappy that she can't be happy for you. You are not wrong.
CDC, he peed in your yard?!?! Take DoggyCDC over there and have him pee on his leg!
Jealousy is ugly. It makes people very ugly and it does affect friendships deeply at times.
Thanks, ladies. I'm glad to know I'm not crazy! I think she's having a hard time because they aren't even wedding planning but her 2 closest friends and her younger sister are all married and pregnant and I'm obviously married and have DS. So I understand why she's frustrated. Her FI is DH's bff and he has been fantastic and has actually been over the house a bunch of times to hang out with DH. And she stays home. It's has really been bothering me lately.
I love love love turkey bacon but I'm not crazy about regular bacon.
It is seriously like a bunch of guys with chainsaws and pick up trucks. They are the most unprofessional bunch I have ever seen. I couldn't wait for them to be done today because they were making me so nervous.
They PEED in your yard?
Have they seen your dog? I mean, I'm not one to use a dog for intimidation purposes, but...
Oh wait, yes I am.
Ha ha ha. He wasn't out there. I know. I just put him out there now because I caught the guys dumping all the brush in my yard. SO ANNOYING. I feel like I have to be watching them all the time. Who does that? We recently had our property surveyed so there are clear markers.
It seems like everyone around me is pregnant and we're not even close to ready to TTC #2 yet. It's such a strange dichotomy to be so insanely happy for friends and so sad for yourself at the same time. I've had baby fever for what seems like forever now and in terms of my health, it's just not the right time for us yet.
Also, DD turns 4 a week from Tuesday. FOUR. How is that even possible? Didn't I just bring her home yesterday?
This, this, and this! Ewwwwww to random guy working next door peeing in your yard!
Not wrong at all. I've been "this friend" on the inside (jealous of a friend being able to afford nice things when I couldn't) but I always tried to set that aside and be happy for them. Her issues aren't your fault!