The LIW Small Talk Thread

[Bia]

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:55 AM
Author: TopoDazzle
Morning all...

So I could use some brief encouragement, if folks don''t mind. I have a big meeting in about 45 mins...all part of defending my dissertation and I am just sitting here...avoiding. I''ve got to get moving and get ready, but I think I''m feeling ambivalent about moving forward. I rather like my life and even tho there are such great things on the horizon I''m doing this --dig my heals in so I can enjoy the moment a little more--can anyone relate?

Ok, just posting this makes me feel like I can handle a shower. (LOL).

Good luck!

 

[Bia]

Date: 6/29/2009 9:54:49 AM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 6/29/2009 9:52:27 AM
Author: Bia

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:25 AM
Author: elledizzy5
Morning, B!

I''m also sunburned, Princesss. We went to some balloonfest thing where they launch hot air balloons. It ended up being too windy for them to launch, but we got to watch like an hour of dogs catching frisbees. It was awesome when one of the yellow labs starting humping another dog right in the middle of the show.

ETA: There was a carnival also, and let me tell you... i CANNOT handle spinny rides anymore. We went on a spinning teacup type ride and I almost threw up.

Morning babe. I know, what is up with that?!! I love rides but I''ve noticed in the last few years, anytime I go on a rollercoaster or whatever, I get major motion sickness. It''s annoying!

It''s so strange! The older I get, the less I can handle spinning. Now I even get really severe carsickness if I''m sitting in the backseat. It''s ridiculous.

Getting old sucks.

Same. My brother has a Nissan XTerra and anytime I''m in the back, I feel like I want to die--it''s bad. It''s gotten to where I refuse going anywhere in his car.

 

[ckrickett]

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:41 AM
Author: elation
Morning!
I drink buckets of tea at work too.

And huge congratulations jcarlylew!!!!

**

vip0802 - thanks for the suggestion! I think I''m going to throw together a happy box and put in what gift I get him to give it a personal touch.

Thanks again, everyone, for their great suggestions!

So who gets a vacation day this week?
Yay Canada day on Wednesday! =P

I used to drink buckets of tea at work... when I managed a retail tea shop...ah those were the days!!

and I dont get a vaca.. I have to work on the 4th...so bummed

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 6/29/2009 10:02:10 AM
Author: ckrickett

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:41 AM
Author: elation
Morning!
I drink buckets of tea at work too.

And huge congratulations jcarlylew!!!!

**

vip0802 - thanks for the suggestion! I think I''m going to throw together a happy box and put in what gift I get him to give it a personal touch.

Thanks again, everyone, for their great suggestions!

So who gets a vacation day this week?
Yay Canada day on Wednesday! =P

I used to drink buckets of tea at work... when I managed a retail tea shop...ah those were the days!!

and I dont get a vaca.. I have to work on the 4th...so bummed

Awww.. that sucks CK.

I''ll have a beer for ya.

 

[jcarlylew]

morning ladies!!
hope you are all doing well!

 

[ckrickett]

Date: 6/29/2009 10:04:05 AM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 6/29/2009 10:02:10 AM
Author: ckrickett

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:41 AM
Author: elation
Morning!
I drink buckets of tea at work too.

And huge congratulations jcarlylew!!!!

**

vip0802 - thanks for the suggestion! I think I''m going to throw together a happy box and put in what gift I get him to give it a personal touch.

Thanks again, everyone, for their great suggestions!

So who gets a vacation day this week?
Yay Canada day on Wednesday! =P

I used to drink buckets of tea at work... when I managed a retail tea shop...ah those were the days!!

and I dont get a vaca.. I have to work on the 4th...so bummed

Awww.. that sucks CK.

I''ll have a beer for ya.

you know the ironic thing about that.... Im a bartender

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:25 AM
Author: elledizzy5
Morning, B!


I''m also sunburned, Princesss. We went to some balloonfest thing where they launch hot air balloons. It ended up being too windy for them to launch, but we got to watch like an hour of dogs catching frisbees. It was awesome when one of the yellow labs starting humping another dog right in the middle of the show.

ETA: There was a carnival also, and let me tell you... i CANNOT handle spinny rides anymore. We went on a spinning teacup type ride and I almost threw up.

lol wonder how many people got that on camera.
i love spinny rides! i won''t do roller coasters at all but just stick me on the tempest and come back in a few hours and i''ll be as happy as a clam.

so i got completely distracted by beer. specifically guinness. i went to their site to find vintage logos to see if they had less color and ended up entering a contest to go to ireland for their 250th celebration.

now to catch up on everything. and sorry you two have sunburns afterall seems you''re just getting the worst of all seasons at once

 

[ksluice]

Hey Jcarlylew-CONGRATS so awesome.

Elle and Bia, thanks for the help! Im showered and off to see what the meeting holds.

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:55 AM
Author: TopoDazzle
Morning all...


So I could use some brief encouragement, if folks don''t mind. I have a big meeting in about 45 mins...all part of defending my dissertation and I am just sitting here...avoiding. I''ve got to get moving and get ready, but I think I''m feeling ambivalent about moving forward. I rather like my life and even tho there are such great things on the horizon I''m doing this --dig my heals in so I can enjoy the moment a little more--can anyone relate?


Ok, just posting this makes me feel like I can handle a shower. (LOL).

dust! you''ll do wonderfully

after all if you can handle a shower you can certainly handle anything else today throws at you, right? hey, handling that shower is a pretty big deal to some kids out there, but you might not want to tell them about dissertations. they won''t be scared of the shower anymore, that''s for sure.

 

[jcarlylew]

Date: 6/29/2009 10:18:21 AM
Author: Squirrly

Date: 6/29/2009 9:45:55 AM
Author: TopoDazzle
Morning all...


So I could use some brief encouragement, if folks don''t mind. I have a big meeting in about 45 mins...all part of defending my dissertation and I am just sitting here...avoiding. I''ve got to get moving and get ready, but I think I''m feeling ambivalent about moving forward. I rather like my life and even tho there are such great things on the horizon I''m doing this --dig my heals in so I can enjoy the moment a little more--can anyone relate?


Ok, just posting this makes me feel like I can handle a shower. (LOL).

dust! you''ll do wonderfully

after all if you can handle a shower you can certainly handle anything else today throws at you, right? hey, handling that shower is a pretty big deal to some kids out there, but you might not want to tell them about dissertations. they won''t be scared of the shower anymore, that''s for sure.

Good luck!!

 

[sunnyd]

I''m sunburned too peeps. Just a little on my arms and chest, but enough that they''ll probably have to photoshop me because we got our epics done last night!!!!!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 6/29/2009 11:34:09 AM
Author: sunnyd
I''m sunburned too peeps. Just a little on my arms and chest, but enough that they''ll probably have to photoshop me because we got our epics done last night!!!!!

Oooh! How''d it go? What''d you end up wearing??

 

[jcarlylew]

ya lady!!! DETAILS!


My bestfriend''s sister is trying to get her start in photography. about a year ago i mentioned that i wouldnt mind having her as our photog for her portfolio.

now, i am rethinking that idea. Lately she has taken a turn for photoshots that are, in my opinion, to sexy for the age group, and all around "edgy" look. Now, normally i am all for "edgy" as artwork..just...not my e pics! On top of that, honestly this chick is just a head trip.

so... i am thinking of just bagging the whole idea.

oh - my boss got fired on friday (from the catering company). I am so mad they did that to her, and glad i put in my two weeks before vacation. i am thinking they are "letting me go" early, and honestly, NO COMPLAINTS HERE!!

 

[sunnyd]

It was awesome!! I want to marry my photographers. They were so great in making us laugh and do stupid stuff. FI and I were joking after that we should do this every weekend.

I ended up not being too creative on the clothes. After spending HOURS at the mall again on Saturday without finding anything, I went for stuff I had. Oh well, but my hair did turn out amazing (if I do say so myself...

) so that''s good!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 6/29/2009 11:43:58 AM
Author: sunnyd
It was awesome!! I want to marry my photographers. They were so great in making us laugh and do stupid stuff. FI and I were joking after that we should do this every weekend.

I ended up not being too creative on the clothes. After spending HOURS at the mall again on Saturday without finding anything, I went for stuff I had. Oh well, but my hair did turn out amazing (if I do say so myself...

) so that''s good!

Nice! I''m glad you guys had a good time!

What did you end up doing with your hair?

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 6/29/2009 11:47:54 AM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 6/29/2009 11:43:58 AM
Author: sunnyd
It was awesome!! I want to marry my photographers. They were so great in making us laugh and do stupid stuff. FI and I were joking after that we should do this every weekend.

I ended up not being too creative on the clothes. After spending HOURS at the mall again on Saturday without finding anything, I went for stuff I had. Oh well, but my hair did turn out amazing (if I do say so myself...

) so that''s good!

Nice! I''m glad you guys had a good time!

What did you end up doing with your hair?

I had her cut it to my shoulder with layers and stuff. Nicole Richie-esque.

When are you doing yours?

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 6/29/2009 11:51:29 AM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 6/29/2009 11:47:54 AM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 6/29/2009 11:43:58 AM
Author: sunnyd
It was awesome!! I want to marry my photographers. They were so great in making us laugh and do stupid stuff. FI and I were joking after that we should do this every weekend.

I ended up not being too creative on the clothes. After spending HOURS at the mall again on Saturday without finding anything, I went for stuff I had. Oh well, but my hair did turn out amazing (if I do say so myself...

) so that''s good!

Nice! I''m glad you guys had a good time!

What did you end up doing with your hair?

I had her cut it to my shoulder with layers and stuff. Nicole Richie-esque.

When are you doing yours?

August 14. I still have to decide on my casual outfit. Good thing I have sometime. I have to try and find something that looks good, but isn''t black.

A challenge!

 

[sunnyd]

It really is! Everything good is black. In my head anyway... LOL.

 

[jcarlylew]

Date: 6/29/2009 11:57:18 AM
Author: sunnyd
It really is! Everything good is black. In my head anyway... LOL.

agreed!!!

 

[Squirrly]

i found the new ww3.

have i mentioned how much i love this thread? and i wish i looked good in black, i seem to look vampiric if i have too much of it on

 

[princesss]

I love black, but I feel like I should probably wear less of it. So I challenged myself to not buy any new black clothes, and I kind of like the result.

Elle, I found a picture of a polka dot dress in photos, but it''s from my friend''s wedding pictures and I don''t feel comfortable posting the whole picture since it''s of her new SIL. I''ll try to crop it down to show you when I get home tonight.

So one of the guys at work is kind of a goofball and he and I joke around. I had pictures of my cats in my little cubby at work (hard to explain, but it''s part of the filing cabinet). Anyways, he took them last week and has been joking with me about how "innocent" he is. Yeah right. So today I got back from lunch to find this:

"Princesss,
If you ever want to see your precious kitties again, you will deposit 1 loaf of cornbread and 1 bag of coconut M&Ms and 1 bag Twizzlers (and it had better be the red kind) in the conference room by the close of business tomorrow. Any attempts to identify the peson or persons responsible will result in the kitties becoming kittie kindling.
Sincerely,
The free kitties project"

So I wrote a note and put it up for everybody who passes by to see. What does it say?

"I will NOT negotiate with terrorists."

Let''s see what happens tomorrow....

 

[sunnyd]

Hahahahha Princess that''s a good one!!

(It is funny right, I can laugh?)

 

[CurlySue]

So one of the guys at work is kind of a goofball and he and I joke around. I had pictures of my cats in my little cubby at work (hard to explain, but it''s part of the filing cabinet). Anyways, he took them last week and has been joking with me about how ''innocent'' he is. Yeah right. So today I got back from lunch to find this:

''Princesss,
If you ever want to see your precious kitties again, you will deposit 1 loaf of cornbread and 1 bag of coconut M&Ms and 1 bag Twizzlers (and it had better be the red kind) in the conference room by the close of business tomorrow. Any attempts to identify the peson or persons responsible will result in the kitties becoming kittie kindling.
Sincerely,
The free kitties project''

So I wrote a note and put it up for everybody who passes by to see. What does it say?

''I will NOT negotiate with terrorists.''

Let''s see what happens tomorrow....

This is HILARIOUS! I love office antics. I used to have a co-worker who was my partner in crime for office pranks, but he left earlier this year. Bummer.

Good afternoon (or possibly morning) to everyone. I''ve been away from my computer for a few days, so I was happy to see this thread return to LIW!

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 6/29/2009 12:58:51 PM
Author: sunnyd
Hahahahha Princess that''s a good one!!


(It is funny right, I can laugh?)

hehe i''m laughing too so if we''re not supposed to, at least we''re in this together

of course you need new kitty pictures to put up with that sign. might i suggest these?

 

[Squirrly]

and the other

 

[princesss]

I *love* those pictures!!!

And yes, definitely laugh. It''s cracking me up.

 

[sunnyd]

Duuuude those are hilarious Squirrly! Can I interest you in a kitty wig?

www.kittywigs.com

 

[Squirrly]

Date: 6/29/2009 1:12:34 PM
Author: sunnyd
Duuuude those are hilarious Squirrly! Can I interest you in a kitty wig?

www.kittywigs.com

those are awesome!

but i have to say the "bashful blond" looks, well not bashful per se in that pic

once i get a kitty i''m definitely getting one of those... or all four...
M will just have to adjust.

 

[ksluice]

OMG Squirrly those are hysterical.

BTW everyone, thanks for the good wishes and encouragement earlier (and I do agree that showering might a good stick with which to measure the relative ease/difficulty of the day...this might assist my outlook considerably). In any case, it worked, meeting over, all systems go for dissertation launch. (terrifying tho it might be.)

Now...lunch...

 

[Squirrly]

image googling evil kitten was quite possibly the best decision i am going to make today. completely worth it