I just wanna say -- the random comments thread

[Enerchi]

oh dear, rubyshoes, that sounds horrible!!

Nothing else that you could have touched/consumed/ingested that may be the culprit??? Be sure to clean all household surfaces in the event the virus or bacteria could be lurking in your home...

Hope you are all well soon - especially for next WEDS!!!! WEEEEEeeeee!!

 

[Enerchi]

Distracts--- DUST DUST DUST!! I hope it works out for you that you get your dream job!!! POOOOOOFFFFfff---- another puff of PS dust!

 

[distracts]

Distracts--- DUST DUST DUST!! I hope it works out for you that you get your dream job!!! POOOOOOFFFFfff---- another puff of PS dust!

Thank you! I am applying for other things too but my heart isn't really in the others.

Dust for you distracts.

Omg. So I had Zoom on Wednesday and all went well. However, yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, I got majorly queasy and sick. I vomited 7 times and went to the bathroom 5 times. I had a raging headache and felt dizzy and light-headed. I took an ibuprofen and I threw that up as well! Finally I went to the CVS minute clinic and the nurse told me if I didn't get rehydrated asap I would have to go to hospital for IV fluids. So she sent me home with 2 bottles of Pedialyte which I have been sipping constantly ( I did throw up Pedialyte as well).

Thank you!

And YIKES re: queasy! I hope you're not allergic to the zoom. I will say I felt a little funny after Zoom but I had gotten really dehydrated because my teeth were so sensitive I didn't want to drink anything. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Sparklelu]

Had a job interview today... I would really like this job - it is what I want to do, I'd be able to have it through the next election (so over a year, so like REALLY LONG in the political world), the salary is my goal salary for the next year, and it sounds funnnn. I don't want to jinx it by thinking too hard about it, but I REALLY want it.

Dust please?

buckets of dust ********

 

[rubyshoes]

Thx Enerchi and Distracts. Enerchi, I hope to be 100% ok when I come to the Chi gtg

 

[Enerchi]

Thx Enerchi and Distracts. Enerchi, I hope to be 100% ok when I come to the Chi gtg

By Weds of next week, you'll be SMILING up a storm - we will be BLINDED by your new shiny teeth and how wonderfully happy you will be!! Looking forward to meeting you!!

 

[VRBeauty]

Must. Get. Coffee. NOW!!!


My stomach's been acting up too much so I was going to start a month without coffee, chocolate, mint, alcohol, deep-fried goodies, etc. today.

That plan has just been put on hold.

I can't do a month without coffee unless I couple it with a month of getting to bed on time!

 

[TooPatient]

Must. Get. Coffee. NOW!!!


My stomach's been acting up too much so I was going to start a month without coffee, chocolate, mint, alcohol, deep-fried goodies, etc. today.

That plan has just been put on hold.

I can't do a month without coffee unless I couple it with a month of getting to bed on time!

No coffee, chocolate or wine?!?!!!

No!!!!!


My stomach was awful for over a year. The dr wanted to do tests to see what was wrong but after stopping wheat for just a few days I felt MUCH better. You might give it a try -- a lot better than giving up all the best stuff in life!

 

[VRBeauty]

No coffee, chocolate or wine?!?!!!

No!!!!!


My stomach was awful for over a year. The dr wanted to do tests to see what was wrong but after stopping wheat for just a few days I felt MUCH better. You might give it a try -- a lot better than giving up all the best stuff in life!

Honestly, it would probably be harder for me to give up wheat products than to give up alcohol, coffee, and chocolate! But... I have heard about going wheat-free before and one of these days I'll probably give it a try. I end up doing the "month without" about twice a year.

 

[rubyshoes]

DanielM shipped my stuff a week ago by USPS and I still haven't received it. It was 2 day Priority btw. Also, USPS tracking is such a big fat joke. There is literally no tracking beyond "Electronic shipping info received". I hate USPS so much, God! Next time I am going to insist on Fedex delivery even if it's much costlier. Beginning to get really nervous

 

[Kelinas]

oh no! I really hope your stuff gets to you soon!

When I was in Korea, I had a ring made by DM. I had to send my spinel to be set, and it took a MONTH for them to recieve it. Tracking said it arrived 7 days after I sent it, but somehow they didn't get it for 3 more weeks.
Then it took 3 more weeks for them to get on with it to make it, a week to make it (actually) then took 3 weeks to get back to me.
So the original timeline of "2-3 weeks after stone arrival" went out the window :/

 

[Matata]

It's one of those poopy days when my faith in humanity is at low ebb.

 

[rubyshoes]

Thanks Kelinas!

So I sent a panicked message to DanielM and it turns out they sent electronic shipping message 7 days ago but only shipped package yesterday. FACEPALM! Now I feel guilty for kvetching about USPS!!! Ugh, I just want my stuff already.

Sorry, Matata.

 

[Matata]

Thanks Kelinas!

So I sent a panicked message to DanielM and it turns out they sent electronic shipping message 7 days ago but only shipped package yesterday. FACEPALM! Now I feel guilty for kvetching about USPS!!! Ugh, I just want my stuff already.

Sorry, Matata.

Sounds like you need a celebratory drink and I need a mind-numbing one. So glad that your stuff isn't lost. Never feel guilty about a good kvetch. Kvetching clears the mind, disinfects the soul, and generally feels sooooo good.

 

[rubyshoes]

True, Matata!

 

[JaneSmith]

I loaded up my cart with Litnon treats but couldn't quite bring myself to complete the transaction. $1200!

 

[zoebartlett]

I just bought the world's most comfortable sandals but they make the worst farting noises. I don't know how I didn't notice it in the store and I don't think I can return them.

 

[Matata]

I just bought the world's most comfortable sandals but they make the worst farting noises. I don't know how I didn't notice it in the store and I don't think I can return them.

Oh LOL. I found this out the hard way in St. Mark's basilica in Venice. There I was walking up the center aisle of a large church with farting noises from my feet echoing through its vastness. I was mortified.

 

[Matata]

I forgot to add that here are some anti-blister sticks that you can use that will prevent the farting noises.

 

[Dee*Jay]

Be careful though becuase those anti-blister sticks (which I LOVE BTW) are silicone and the way they work is to prevent friction so they will make the surface slippery. If the farting noise is coming from inside the sandals (and I had to get rid of a pair for the very same reason ) the silicone won't help, but if you use the silicone just make sure you aren't sliding off the sides of the shoes. Also, if it's a surface thing and not an interior farting thing, maybe a little talcom powder would help. Finally, if the farting is an interior thing, maybe use a big pin and poke an additional hole or two in the sandal in an effort to create another/different exit for the air.

(Can you tell I've had some experience with this? )

 

[zoebartlett]

I just bought the world's most comfortable sandals but they make the worst farting noises. I don't know how I didn't notice it in the store and I don't think I can return them.

Oh LOL. I found this out the hard way in St. Mark's basilica in Venice. There I was walking up the center aisle of a large church with farting noises from my feet echoing through its vastness. I was mortified.

Oh no, really?!

 

[Matata]

I just bought the world's most comfortable sandals but they make the worst farting noises. I don't know how I didn't notice it in the store and I don't think I can return them.

Oh LOL. I found this out the hard way in St. Mark's basilica in Venice. There I was walking up the center aisle of a large church with farting noises from my feet echoing through its vastness. I was mortified.

Oh no, really?!

Really. Very loud farting noises bouncing from side to side and up and down as I walked past some people who were trying to pray. When I realized what was happening, I walked as fast as I could out the door. But that meant instead of long baritone tooting noises, I graduated to short falsetto tooting noises. I have obviously been scarred by the experience since it was several years ago and I'm still talking about it.

 

[zoebartlett]

That's really funny, Matata! I think I might brave it and wear them out tonight. We're going to a loudish restaurant for dinner so I don't think anyone will hear. The sandals are too comfy to throw away. I wonder if they'll break in over time.

 

[Matata]

That's really funny, Matata! I think I might brave it and wear them out tonight. We're going to a loudish restaurant for dinner so I don't think anyone will hear. The sandals are too comfy to throw away. I wonder if they'll break in over time.

Because the problem is caused by suction and release, maybe putting moleskin on the sole of the shoe would prevent the suction and solve the problem. Wish I would have thought about that sooner.

 

[distracts]

So I don't know if my husband is secretly reading PS or what, but despite the assertion when we bought my engagement ring that it would be FOREVER and NO UPGRADES EVER, in the last three months he has mentioned upgrading like every other week. It's totally bizarre. He wants to get like a 4 carat round sapphire and put it in a setting similar to the one I have now. Huh? I keep reminding him of the no-upgrades promise we made but he is brushing it off and saying "well, it's not like we'd do this until like our fifth anniversary."

Huh????

Men are confusing and weird.

And I don't want an upgrade, I just want zillions of other sparkly stones. Perhaps including a four carat round sapphire. I mean, that sounds nice. But I don't want it to replace my e-ring. Maybe I will in five years? I don't know. It's weird that he keeps talking about it.

 

[Matata]

And I don't want an upgrade, I just want zillions of other sparkly stones. Perhaps including a four carat round sapphire. I mean, that sounds nice. But I don't want it to replace my e-ring. Maybe I will in five years? I don't know. It's weird that he keeps talking about it.

My suspicious mind says he may be schmoozing because he wants to buy a man-toy that you might object to without a carrot dangling in front of your nose.

 

[Enerchi]

Staying in a lovely hotel w great location and amenities...but worst bed known to mankind!! Waking up every morning w a sore back! Argh I miss my tempurpedic bed at home...

 

[zoebartlett]

I feel like I live in a cave. We just moved to a different area of our state and while I'm thrilled to be here, I noticed that our new rental condo doesn't get a lot of natural sunlight. I didn't notice it when we looked at it last month. That, plus the lack of space in the living/dining room and the kitchen is making me have major "buyer's" remorse.

 

[rubyshoes]

Yikes. Zoe, when I was in college in Atlanta, my apartment was completely shaded by Callery pear trees all day. It was pitch-dark indoors, even at 2pm on a sunny day. V annoying!

 

[SB621]

Staying in a lovely hotel w great location and amenities...but worst bed known to mankind!! Waking up every morning w a sore back! Argh I miss my tempurpedic bed at home...

That is the worst!!!! I have to travel for work next week and while the hotel is fine (typically 3 star hotel) the beds are not at all something I look forward too...though I will sleep like a rock because I won't have children waking up in the middle of the night or 5:45AM!!!!! So really it will be heaven!