Yay for Japan progress!
Had a nice lunch with my cousin, then went and worked from the library. Just got home. Dinner time.
Remember that sex we were planning to have, ever again?
Zoe ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
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.
JenP - Jan 21, 2025 3:15:48 pm PST #4730 of 4749
-t - Jan 21, 2025 3:25:28 pm PST #4731 of 4749
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Cautious yay for Alex's passport
I'm certain I never imagined I'd have to get a priest to keep my sinuses clear.
Makes a good story!
My friend in NOLA said she has 8 inches in her yard!
That is bananapants
Woo Japan!
So, our most recent re-org includes a promotion and raise for me, which is totally unexpected but nice! And not really any additional responsibilities, it's one of those "you're already doing the work" deals. And another desk move which is less nice but not terrible. Still pending - whether our department is hiring another manager (as was in process before the layoffs), exactly what my team will be contributing to the new vision, and a third secret thing that I either can't remember or have just made up because things must come in threes
EpicTangent - Jan 21, 2025 3:31:57 pm PST #4732 of 4749
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
a promotion and raise for me, which is totally unexpected but nice! And not really any additional responsibilities, it's one of those "you're already doing the work" deals.
Wait, this actually does happen on occasion? You've given me a tiny shred of ... whatever the opposite of jaded cynicism is. So that's nice. Best of luck with the new desk, possible new manager, and elusive third thing!
EpicTangent - Jan 21, 2025 3:34:55 pm PST #4733 of 4749
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Yay for Jen & DH being able to use their own indoor plumbing again!
Dana - Jan 21, 2025 3:39:08 pm PST #4734 of 4749
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, it's a little bonkers in NOLA right now.
JenP - Jan 21, 2025 3:40:11 pm PST #4735 of 4749
Thank you! It is a treat.
Congrats, -t! Good news.
Emily - Jan 21, 2025 4:09:10 pm PST #4736 of 4749
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
meara, I briefly thought of forwarding you a Facebook post from someone I went to college with who's looking for somewhere to live in Seattle with roommates, "preferably queer... [with] a place to practice line dances." So probably... yes, there you are in her friend list.
I basically ignored all news or social media yesterday and it was absolutely the right move. I know I can't hide in the sand for 4 years, but for one day...
Good luck with all the Japanese tiddles, Hec!
-t - Jan 21, 2025 4:27:12 pm PST #4737 of 4749
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yay for Jen & DH being able to use their own indoor plumbing again!
Oh, I think I must have skimmed past this. Yay!
meara - Jan 21, 2025 4:54:34 pm PST #4738 of 4749
Hahaha Emily I didn’t know you were friends with her! I had already commented on her post, I hung out with her Sunday while she was checking out another friend of mine’s house as potential.
aurelia - Jan 21, 2025 5:51:51 pm PST #4739 of 4749
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
trying to hatch strategies that go beyond doomscrolling
I'm realizing that I need to get involved locally but I haven't figured out the how, where, doing what and with whom part of it.