Ha, my Sr Manager came around doing the morning "how is everyone" thing and I thanked her for recommending for promotion and she looked kind of blank but nodded and smiled. She was out yesterday and I guess they actually made the decision yesterday? Anyway, she came back after she went and asked someone exactly what the situation was and congratulated me. This company has "communication" as one of our Guiding Principles and we are just so erratic at it through official channels.
Fred: Oh my God! Angel, you're…cute! Angel: Fred, don't! Fred: Oh, but the little hands! And the hair! Angel: Hey! You're fired.
'Smile Time'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
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.
-t - Dec 20, 2018 7:31:31 am PST #3208 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Laura - Dec 20, 2018 8:18:21 am PST #3209 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Help please for the gift giving incompetent. I'll be having Christmas dinner with DH's brother and family. There will be 4 little ones under 6 there. They don't require gifts, but I'd like to bring something for them. Ideas?
Amy - Dec 20, 2018 8:33:56 am PST #3210 of 30019
Because books.
Books! Maybe a Christmas themed picture book for each?
Congratulations on the promotion, -t!
sj - Dec 20, 2018 8:34:46 am PST #3211 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Laura, the little package you made up for ltc when you saw her would be perfect, crayons, holiday coloring books etc.
EpicTangent - Dec 20, 2018 8:51:48 am PST #3212 of 30019
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
sj, the radio station I listen to when I'm getting ready in the morning does a segment every Wednesday, "The Lonely Parents Club". People call in and tell the mean things that their kids have said to them. So, you're in the club, all kids apparently say mean things, and I'm pretty sure moms get it the worst. At least you're not alone?
Laura - Dec 20, 2018 9:13:59 am PST #3213 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Wow, sj! I can't believe I forgot I did those already. I'll combine that idea with Amy's for Christmas books.
sj - Dec 20, 2018 9:17:57 am PST #3214 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Sounds perfect! ltc still plays with the wind up toys.
Laura - Dec 20, 2018 11:50:45 am PST #3215 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Just saved myself much time and trauma by ordering all the ingredients for my Christmas dinner cooking requirement from Whole Foods for delivery tomorrow night. Free delivery, and the tip is covered by the $10 promo code. I have some whole foods credits for choosing slower shipping on stuff from Amazon still available for another time. Both the Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are in absurdly busy areas and this time of year are a complete horror to park. Woo! Such decadence.
Sheryl - Dec 20, 2018 11:54:36 am PST #3216 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Today we went to the Mayan ruins at Tulum, which involved both a ferry ride and a bus ride. Got rained on when we got off the return trip bus ride.
meara - Dec 20, 2018 12:04:35 pm PST #3217 of 30019
Laura, I hear that—I'm so glad I never have to park at Trader Joe's because I live so near!
It is crazy windy outside, lots of places have lost power. I still have it thankfully. But I've been working six hours and I'm basically done. I can be done, right?