I'm sorry you're so tired, but oh that sounds heavenly. It's hard to imagine how "getting stuff done" could possibly win against a blanket, a cuppa and a book unless the stuff that needed doing was stuff like "cuddle nephew to bits" or possibly "fly to Paris."

Yeah, it is way too tempting today, especially in the cold. TCG will help me with stuff tonight, and maybe I can locate some motivation tomorrow. Running about last night in the cold cold weather wore me down, and there is something not so good with my back at the moment.

I better news, TCG isn't having an side effects from the new meds today. I wonder how long until he will notice a difference with them?

sj I have never had side effects from the thyroid supplements. I think the only side effects come from taking too high a dose, and mirror the physical effects of being hyperthyroid.

sj I have never had side effects from the thyroid supplements. I think the only side effects come from taking too high a dose, and mirror the physical effects of being hyperthyroid.

I worry about medications. It's one of my things, but I did read that it had low chances of side effects. I think he is on a fairly low dose for now.

How does this look for a thank you note?

Hi, [Director]-

Normally I like to send a handwritten thank you note through the mail; however, given the upcoming holiday, office closings, and vacations, I thought I’d send you an email instead.

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me this morning. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the position available, the Research Department, as well as the Alumni Relations and Resource Development office. As I mentioned earlier, I really feel that I would succeed in your department due to my strong interest in research and my experience with it in the context of my current position and my recent academic research.

Good luck in getting President B prepared for his upcoming trip to India and with all other upcoming projects. Have a wonderful holiday; I look forward to speaking with you in the new year.

Sincerely,

Nora LastName

I wouldn't bother with this part:

Normally I like to send a handwritten thank you note through the mail; however, given the upcoming holiday, office closings, and vacations, I thought I’d send you an email instead.

Email thank-yous are normal enough these days that I wouldn't bother calling attention to it.

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the position available, the Research Department, as well as the Alumni Relations and Resource Development office. As I mentioned earlier, I really feel that I would succeed in your department due to my strong interest in research and my experience with it in the context of my current position and my recent academic research.

I'm no expert, but I think you need more of a selling statement. Maybe something like:

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the Research Department and the Alumni Relations and Resource Development office. I believe my strong interest in research and recent academic work, coupled with my experience at the the university, can make me a valuable member of your team.

Thanks, Jessica and Ginger!

Fuck. I screwed up my accounting (well, what I call accounting) and managed to spend through the cushion that I like to keep in my checking account. Not a huge deal, I can build it back up, but will have to be frugal for a while. I went to get my car checked out before I drive to Richmond for Christmas, the brakes had been making a weird noise, but were working fine, and . . . I need new brakes. To the tune of $900. The guy didn't even want me to drive it out of there even though he couldn't work on it until tomorrow. I suppose the good thing is that if I hadn't been going on the trip, I probably would have fooled around checking it out. Which technically I did anyway, since it first made the noise two weeks ago.

Ewww, headache. Have applied drugs and food.

Thanks for the advice, y'all. I may swing by 10K Villages if I have time just b/c I love their decorations, but I won't sweat it.

I have a shopping cart of $140 (including shipping) at Sierra Trading Post. That would get me three sweaters, two shrugs, and a faux suede vest. According to them, I'm saving $218 over the retail cost. Hmm. I need more sweaters and I'm hoping these would be high quality and long lasting.

I think I just talked myself into it. Got rid of the shrugs, which brought it down to $125.

Brakes are sneaky that way. I did the same thing in August - getting ready for a trip, got the car checked out, needed new brakes. when I thought they were fine. Mine had been squeaking but then they stopped, which probably means I pushed it even further...Sorry it's a hit to the finances, but I'm glad you'll be safe!

Good luck, Nora!