May 2007 Weddings
Dear Community,
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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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
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.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Open Letter Thursday
Anyone want to get something off their chest?
Re: Open Letter Thursday
OK, I have more gripes then I thought -
Dear Family Court / National News Paper,
Seriously? $416 to run a tiny little add for one day? WTF. I get it, people don't buy your news paper any more, they read their news online, but I shouldn't have to keep you afloat because I am required by law to take out this add, ugh.
Dear My Car,
Really? you have to have a broken windshield wiper motor today, right when i have to pay for above news paper ad, you couldn't have waited a couple of more weeks, double ugh.
Dear Manager -
Just a heads up - telling your employees "I don't need superstars... I need solid performers. Except for the two superstars I already have." is less than encouraging. Particularly in an annual review that you jammed into 10 minutes. Writing a glowing review does nothing when backed up by a 5 minute conversation where you basically say no one is or will be good enough to compare to your "superstar". We all are aware of her awesomeness - no need to rub it in.
Also, when someone voices their frustration with the company, it is your job as a manager to move it up for visibility to upper management. We count on you to be our voice in the hundreds of ridiculous meetings you're in. So when Sr Management wants to know what your employees think/feel/are irritated with, TELL THEM. Your instant dismissal of our frustration is only going to hurt you in the long run.
Dear BIL,
It's really nice that we can all go on vacation together and I am excited to go but I did everything for it last year, found the place, contacted the guy, did the lease, etc, etc. Now this year i told you that same house wasn't available that week and you tell me to try to find another house? Really? You are the one that can only go one specific week in the summer so maybe you can find the gd house. Also you are on vacation this week. I am not. And when I do find a house and make the calls, etc a thank you would be nice. So your welcome buddy.
Dear Dad,
Along the same lines your welcome for getting you an appointment to get your taxes done. I made quite a few phone calls and emails for you. A thank you would have been nice. You are retired, I work full time.
Can you tell I am feeling alittle unappreciated lately?
I appreciate you.
You're just surrounded by men.. they don't get it. They're intimidated by your awesomeness.
Aww thank you, that must be it, stupid men
Dear SMIL,
I appreciate you finally reaching out to MH and I but FIL really needs to be the one to do it. I know he is a stubborn arse who thinks he's done nothing wrong but he did and he knows that. Unfortuntely for him MH inherited his stubborn attitude and it will take a lot to reconcile this relationship. I would love for them to reconcile so we will just see how things go.
Dear Hubby,
I love you. A lot. But when I try to have a serious conversation with you about a career choice I have made that could either make or break me, it would be nice if you would not interrupt me to talk about football or how my decision can help (or hinder) your ability hunt on various property in the area.
Dear snow,
Please go away. I realize it's winter in Chicago but I am so ready for spring. (I'm so desperate, I have the back door to the office open (there is a glass storm door there. I'm letting the sun in and it's actually warming up the office)
Dear David,
Please nap. Mommy has so many tax returns she needs to review. I can't keep stopping every five minutes because you want me to blow bubbles or wash your face/hands.