I was slightly tipsy earlier from a small glass of red wine.

t fist bumps lisah t only slightly anxiously

And HEY! I get to fist bump you in person this weekend. Or even hug.

So, like, you guys. My roommate and I have been getting along better, mostly because I don't ask for anything. This evening, without even a heads up, he has a friend over and proceeds to play a table top game in the dining area and then puts on a movie. I was working on an estimate* when they got there, and he just assumed I would be the judge in their game. And now they are watching Casino Royale in the living room.

I *told* him earlier today that this week is crazy craft crunch time** for me. That means I need a flat expanse to work on. I'm going to have to talk to him - didn't want to do it in front of his friend. UGGGGH why is he so damn inconsiderate? This especially grates after that whole thing where he didn't want me to have 6 people over with THREE WEEKS NOTICE because it was a week night and we "need to respect each other's down time".

UGGH.

* You guys I just sent off my first real job estimate for someone who isn't a friend. BLARGH. Current boss reviewed it for me and gave me some suggestions. I feel like I'm asking too much (boss thinks I'm asking too little). BLARGH. Can I have some "accept the quote" ~ma?

** Okay, I ended up not really having much time to craft tonight, but I could have done a little something. I'm not going to have any throws for Saturday, ISTG. I have all day off Friday, so I will just be in a frenzy trying to finish throws and my costume. Tomorrow we have practice and Thursday I have another networking thing.

Sorry roommate continues to suck.

~~quotema to you.

Why does it kind of hurt to realize your ex has moved on even when you have moved on?

Lots of love to you all.

Ow. I'm hurting, a lot, and I really wish that I could stay home tomorrow, but I can't, because I have work to do that requires my tablet, which I left at the office. And trying to work through pain fog is not going to be fun.

smonster, I understand that women consistently undervalue their work. Is this a quote you'd consider high if you'd received it from another contractor? You have years of experience and skills that you're bringing to work that will have a very tangible outcome. Plus, if you put things a little high and the other party counter offers that still gives you room to negotiate without feeling like you're getting ripped off. Don't undersell yourself--you'll have plenty of a**holes trying to do that for you.

What Calli said.

Virtual hugs to everyone.

Busy day.

I had my 3 month Lasik follow-up today. While my vision is SO MUCH better than it was presurgery, it still isn't without issue. So we are doing a 6 month follow-up as a "pre-enhancement" appointment. Basically, if my vision hasn't improved in that time, they will schedule a "tune up" Lasik procedure. More lasers. Wheee. At least that is free.

Is it stupid for me to drive 20 hours round-trip to pick up this desk? It's EXACTLY what I want, and it's only $50. link

That's a pretty long drive. What would the gas and maybe truck rental add to it?

(Weirdly, I just drove past there yesterday. But I wouldn't have had a way to transport anyway.)