Yikes, that's a lot of fixin in a car. Good luck!
I have nothing to add to the socialogical/anthropological/birth discussion. I will just say "I know nothin' about birthin' babies".
I have two elbow bandages. Yes, I gave blood. The first poke on the right arm missed. So the dude said "eh, rather than prod around in there, let's just give the other arm a shot". Um. OK! I'm all for not prodding around. So I switched chairs to a left arm chair, and the guy manning that station got me with no effort at all. Woot! So I gave (almost a full) pint of blood. Apparently started out going like gang busters, and then slowed down. The guy said "we are well past the minimum, since it's slowed down, let's call it a day for you". Um. Ok.
Pulse rate was exactly middle of "normal range" 80bpm. Blood pressure was right in that average/normal range 120/68. Hemoglobin just made it into normal range 13.7. So, does this count as a physical? (I hate going to doctors).
Since they poked me twice, they have me a coupon for a free pint of ice cream. And the give away was for free angels tickets. My summer TA (who is volunteering her time) has her mom visiting from out of town this week. So I'm giving her the ticket vouchers. I got invited to a game for Friday's game (which means free fireworks!), so I'm good. She's been a great help this summer. Seems the least I can do.
Go, omnis!
Shir, I look forward to your further thoughts.
DCJ, OMG, I'm so sorry. It's stories like that that make me not that sad that I can't drive anymore. UGH.
I have made it through two days of teaching. When is the semester over? (I do like teaching. It's just exhausting.)
Okay, here's the sitch - guy keeps suggesting that we go out, and sometimes even suggests a specific date, but keeps flaking. He's asked what my schedule is like for next week. Is this response too passive aggressive?
I'm busy this upcoming weekend, but next weekend is open for now. Of course, based on past experience, I won't worry about being double booked if something else comes up.
or should I just be frank and say
I'm busy this upcoming weekend, but next weekend is open for now. For the record, I really hate it when people don't follow through, so if you're going to suggest something, please actually do it.
(I don't always take my own advice but) frank is much better than passive-aggressive.
I prefer Door #2. As someone who is prone to flakiness, I'd rather know for sure that it's to be avoided.
If you like the guy and actually want to go out with him, I'd be nicer but firm. Something along the lines of "I'm open Wednesday but your past cancellations were disappointing. Can we make a firm plan?"
I like the second one.
ETA: Or what java said!!!!
Yeah, if you like the guy, what Java said, If you just want to bitchslap him, either of yours will do (well, one is a bitchslap and the other more of a rap on the knuckles).
