Spike's Bitches 29: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Are you trying to keep people in the loop who aren't here or in LJ?
Yes.
The rational part of me is split between thinking how useful it is, and wondering if it's going to mean you'll be spending all your leisure time talking about your health issues. I mean, you're essentially starting an illness blog with the Carepage site. What does your gut say?
Yeah, I get that. I think it's kind of weird. But, two things: 1) it wasn't my idea. Someone asked for it. 2) I currently spend several hours each day customizing e-mails to every different group that wants updates. It would be so much easier if I just had to update in one place...and then could just copy that into my LJ.
So, my gut says it's weird. But, my brain says that it might make sense.
Harvey thanks you all for the kitty health~ma. UA shows red and white cells in his urine along with a few struvite crystals. So, the remedy is antibiotic and going back to eating only the prescription food. He's going to be soooooo disappointed as he loves his crunchies so much. Maybe we can give him a few of those as a treat. He is sitting here purring very enthusiastically, and I have to sit very straight and tall in order to see the computer over him.
The Leif story is freaking me out. I love the "I'm having an adventure!" part, but kids getting out of the yard? ::shudder:: I have a two-year-old Jake story I can't even think about, still.
Hec, I'm so sorry about the job situation. What baffles me is how they think they can get away with it, if you've never had a negative review or a talking-to about some task. One would think they'd offer more severance simply because it doesn't seem like they have a leg to stand on. ::shakes fist at Weasek Boss and all the others::
Top Chef has been surprisingly amusing, although it amazes me how many food snobs are in the competition. On Project Runway, no one pulled any of that "I'm too good for this" stuff, even when they had to make a dress out of leaves and flowers. I hate Stephen, too. Absolutely. When Candice called him a tool and a douchbag, I cracked up. She wasn't very experienced, true, but she didn't bother me, whereas I want to punch Stephen in the face every time he's on screen. Even Tiffany is beginning to get on my nerves.
Yay for getting the keys, Deena! Although boo on the sinus infection.
2) I currently spend several hours each day customizing e-mails to every different group that wants updates. It would be so much easier if I just had to update in one place...and then could just copy that into my LJ.
vw, this is what makes me think it is a good idea. People care about you and want to know how you are doing. You want to share with us how things are going, but why focus so much time on it when you could be doing something fun like napping or quilting. It sure sounds to me like it will make your life a little bit easier, maybe a bit more enjoyable - so it sounds good to me.
So, my gut says it's weird. But, my brain says that it might make sense.
To clarify, my 'thinking how is useful it is' was meant to convey that I do think it is useful; I wasn't wondering whether it would be.
I say you ought to do what you want to do. People can know what you choose to tell them, how much you choose to tell them, when you choose to tell them, and how. If you're mainly doing it because someone asked, then don't do it. If it feels like more of a plus to you, then do it.
Stupid drama.
It looks like the woman who started our knitting and crocheting group is trying to break it up. She decided a few months ago that she should no longer be the leader, and the woman who hosts the group took over. Only, she never really gave up leadership...and not in the good way. Now this morning she sends out an e-mail saying that she has "prayerfully considered things," and she thinks we should start only meeting once a month or maybe just stop meeting all together.
This makes me very sad. And kind of angry.
vw, I think this is the perfect opportunity for a spot of deliberately not getting her point. E.g., an insanely cheerful "I'm so sorry you won't be able to make it to weekly meetings -- I'm sure we'll miss yoU!"
Ooooo...that's a good idea, and would have probably been effective if I'd been the first of the group to respond. Unfortunately, I wasn't, and others have agreed with her. So, I guess I'm in the minority here.
vw, I forgot to say the CarePage idea migh tbe a good thing, in that it will save you time. Totally your call, but anything that frees up some time sounds good to me.
Also, the quilting not!leader sounds a bit full of herself, doesn't she? I like amych's idea.
One would think they'd offer more severance simply because it doesn't seem like they have a leg to stand on.
California's an "at-will" state. So they don't really have to justify anything, just dodge lawsuits. But thanks for all the calm-ma and support, everybody.
I can't really imagine what Weasel Boss is going to say when the time comes. "Yes, I shamefully lied to your face when you came to me in distress in an honest attempt to resolve a tense situation. Not only that, I assured you I wasn't lying while I was lying. You're fired."
On the other hand, my direct deposit hit so I've got April's rent covered.
