Leaning in to unemployment.
You know, my big sister could really beat the crap out of her. I mean, really really.
Dawn ,'Storyteller'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
brenda m - Aug 05, 2015 9:38:56 am PDT #2692 of 30003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Maria - Aug 05, 2015 9:41:20 am PDT #2693 of 30003
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Wow, brenda, that's a little OTT and presumptuous. I wouldn't blame you if you did.
I will not be nearly as demanding if I should ever work with/for you.
(Speaking of companies, mine is trying to do business with yours. We seem to be making some headway. Consolidation in my industry has not been good for the companies who are being acquired. It's been great for us.)
meara - Aug 05, 2015 9:41:36 am PDT #2694 of 30003
Wow Brenda. That's definitely over the top.
And I feel many of us should win the lottery and have a roving travel-theater-cute animals-good food plan.
My job is also usually fine, and he last couple days were a nice relief from some stress of the past few weeks...but today was a reminder that it's just going to be worse for the next two weeks. That said, in theory late August and September won't be SO bad?
Maria - Aug 05, 2015 9:42:09 am PDT #2695 of 30003
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
-t, what headphones did you get? I'm always on the lookout for good, yet affordable ones.
brenda m - Aug 05, 2015 9:44:25 am PDT #2696 of 30003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That would be awesome, Maria!
Maria - Aug 05, 2015 9:48:11 am PDT #2697 of 30003
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
It is, though it's not my account. Despite my unhappiness and difficulties lately, it's a good company with a good culture. You'd be a halo account for us.
meara - Aug 05, 2015 9:53:25 am PDT #2698 of 30003
Anyone have good de-stress mechanisms? Just got a pisssy email about the latest situation, and while it had valid points, and the dude is going to follow up with my manager (in an "it's out of my hands" way, though I expect he'll complain about me too--but this part is not my fault). Am planning to work out, and maybe get a massage. Am trying not to turn to food, as recently a few of the pounds I lost have crept back on and I don't want that. I feel like some "mindless" things just make me stress about the situation in my head and don't actually relax me? I need ideas.
-t - Aug 05, 2015 10:12:54 am PDT #2699 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Maria [link] they were $10 cheaper a couple days ago. I love them so far.
Work out and massage sounds like a good idea, meara. I can't think of destressing strategies - I must have some. Hm.
lcat - Aug 05, 2015 10:26:45 am PDT #2700 of 30003
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
I have been playing Hearts on my computer lately to get out of my head and it has been working well. There is a version on every computer, I'm competitive enough that I get into it, and since the game isn't over until a player breaks 100, there are enough rounds for me to come from behind and win (or at least not be the loser who ends the game) which keeps the frustration of losing at bay. All in all, it is a good way to take a fifteen minute break in situations where I can't physically get up and leave (i.e. SO MANY TELECONFERENCES!!)
Sue - Aug 05, 2015 10:31:50 am PDT #2701 of 30003
hip deep in pie
Meara, walking is what I do for stress relief and exercise. It's almost 5K walk home from work and on the bad days, putting on some good music and walking fast usually means I've forgotten the worst of work by the time I've gotten home.
My other stress relief is baking...usually trying new recipes...which may be not so good for you right now.