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

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!

Yay for Jen & DH being able to use their own indoor plumbing again!

Yeah, it's a little bonkers in NOLA right now.

Thank you! It is a treat.

Congrats, -t! Good news.

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!

Yay for Jen & DH being able to use their own indoor plumbing again!

Oh, I think I must have skimmed past this. Yay!

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.

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.

meara, she was my RA my freshman year and a housemate my junior. It's weird to see her with hair, although I think she's had it for decades.