Also, I got my annual raise. I knew it was going to be shitty, all of us lucky enough to get raises were going to have shitty raises, cause our paycheck-writer sucks. But 1.6%? I don't know that it is the worst I've gotten with a glowing review, and yes, it IS A RAISE I KNOW I AM LUCKY, but I really wish the people I actually work for would just buy out our contracts already. Cause the pw-er just can't compare.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Jul 01, 2013 4:31:05 pm PDT #27824 of 30001
Kat - Jul 01, 2013 4:45:03 pm PDT #27825 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
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Jesse - Jul 01, 2013 5:17:19 pm PDT #27826 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Where was he, Jesse?
We have no idea, which is annoying. None of the people we saw at the hospital had any info from the EMTs who picked him up. So we may never know -- and we definitely will never know where he spent the (rainy) night. So he's staying overnight, because he was so dehydrated, and I am HOME and so happy to be here.
Amy - Jul 01, 2013 5:21:00 pm PDT #27827 of 30001
Because books.
How are his spirits, Jesse? Is confused or distressed? Or simply glad to see everyone?
I'm so glad he's safe. You and your mom must be so exhausted now.
§ ita § - Jul 01, 2013 5:21:14 pm PDT #27828 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Jesse, OMG. I cannot imagine an iota of how you feel right now, but I am so happy for your family.
sarameg - Jul 01, 2013 5:23:17 pm PDT #27829 of 30001
Sleep, sweetie. A family friend's walkabout were all the more frustrating because he couldn't tell them, the responders often didn't know to pass on info, etc.
Jesse - Jul 01, 2013 5:35:45 pm PDT #27830 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
He was glad to see everyone, and trying to engage for a while, but definitely more out of it than usual, which I attribute to the dehydration + tiredness. I hope a good night's sleep and the IV will get him back to .... where he was last week, at least.
I also can't get over how great the Somerville police were -- no nice and engaged and involved. Multiple officers stopped by the house, the assistant chief or whatever drove into Boston and gave flyers to the National Guardsmen setting up for the 4th, etc, etc.
And knowing how much support I had from you guys was really important and wonderful. Now I need to go to bed, because I apparently I have to work tomorrow??
sarameg - Jul 01, 2013 5:37:36 pm PDT #27831 of 30001
Um, I think a sick day courtesy of FMLA might do.
Jesse - Jul 01, 2013 5:38:43 pm PDT #27832 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I guess I'm taking today as a vacation day, and I actually have stuff I need to get done this week. I may turn off my alarm clock and go in late, though.
Amy - Jul 01, 2013 5:46:06 pm PDT #27833 of 30001
Because books.
I'm sure your office will be pretty understanding if you sleep a little late, Jesse.
If not, direct them to us.