Originally Posted By Labuda It was a temp to perm job - but, hey, at least he managed to outlaast some of the regular meployees at the company! lol Anyhow, he's now job hunting again. Poor guy - hopefully he'll get a better (i.e., longer lasting! lol) job this time.
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, and I blame the 4 rounds of layoffs in such a short time on MS not getting the word out about their anti-spyware and virus support. That's what Eric was doing. Looks like they had too many folks, though. Oh, well.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle <-----quietly opens the door and peaks in the Mellow thread. Ahhhh, all is peaceful and what a welcoming atmosphere. Cuddles up in a big, soft and fluffy robe and finds an overstuft armchair to relax and continue reading The Dark Tower #5.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Sometimes a person's screenname really DOES match their personality. LOL
Originally Posted By Labuda Thanks, Lilli. Unfortunately, Eric has been hecka sick this year - finally being referred to an allergist to go with his pulmonary specialist he's been referred to. Hopefully we can get him heatlhy so he CAN work again - I know it'll be soon, it's just a tad frustrating right now. Anyhow, I best leave this here Mellow Thread now becuase I am WAYYYY to jazzed up to be in here right now! hehe Just over 24 hours until my flight lands in Orlando! WOOT!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Warning: I shall no doubt be returning to the Mellow Thread later on tonight, and somebody better make sure that we're well stocked with chocolate and adult beverages. Why, you might ask? (Okay, so nobody cares. But it's the Mellow Thread, so you have to act at least mildly interested so as to prevent me becoming un-mellow). ;-) Very soon the entire Glitter family is going shopping for new eyeglasses. All four of us. All at once. In addition to the usual potential crises of glasses shopping (expense, finding flattering frames, etc.) we have the following extra little considerations: 1. Mr. Glitter, who until very recently had perfect vision, is getting glasses for the first time. He wants me to help him pick them out. Unfortunately, he almost never listens to me in matters of taste. 2. Little Mr. Glitter, age 7, firmly believes that the only consideration in choosing glasses frames is that they are made by a suitably cool and boyish manufacturer (i.e., Hot Wheels, Nintendo, etc.) 3. Little Miss Glitter, age 10, turns up her nose at anything "boyish." That would pretty much include everything that is not hot pink or purple. 4. Although I wear contacts most of the time, I do occasionally have to resort to wearing glasses in public, such as when I'm flying or have an eye infection. And so far, in my 42 years, I have never yet seen a single pair of glasses that I liked the look of on my face. Ever. Part of the problem is that I'm so nearsighted, the lenses make my eyes look tiny and piglike. It's just a painful matter of trying to choose the least loathsome. Pray for us.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I wore glasses for about 10 years during my childhood (during the 70's). I DESPERATELY wanted the hot pink, cat-eye, rhinestone granny glasses. My mom never let me get them and I STILL want them. LOL If it is ONLY a matter of style, try to let the kids pick whatever they want (within reason of course. No Elton John glasses allowed.) At least they can only blame themselves for how dorky they looked as children.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 She didn't show up here, so either it went very well......or um....she killed her whole family and is hiding out. I have chocolate.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka LOL! Did anyone check under the table? It's tempting to curl up in afetal position and hide down there.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Last night I dreamed that SuzieQ was my cousin and she and I were sitting together at my great-grandma's house (who died over 13 years ago). My great-grandma was really sick and in the hospital and we were all waiting to hear her fate. I was upstairs alone and Suzie came up to talk to me. My great-gma died and Suzie and I hugged, then she went downstairs. I walked from room to room, looking at it one last time, (even the "scary" room). Then I stole some of great-gma's vintage Xmas decorations (which she never had in real life). LOL
Originally Posted By FaMulan [Curls up in a chair post periodontist visit.] Well, I've been cleared to go back to the regular dentist to finish up the crown procedure on *June 16th!!!* Because it's the first bicuspid on the upper left they want to give the gum plenty of time to heal to avoid any unsightly bulges. I just want the whole flippin' process over.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle (((((Fa))))) I hate having dental work done. Here's a soft fluffy pillow for you to rest your head. I hope you're not in too much discomfort.
Originally Posted By JazzCat Ugh. I feel crappy. It's just a cold but I haven't had one in ages. Woke up early on my day off because I was hacking. It sure felt good to lay in the sun with a blanket on in my back yard swing though. So I think now I'll spend the rest of the day chilling out and resting in here.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Aw, I'm sorry JazzCat. Didn't you know there are no colds allowed after March? I'm hiding out in here because the sexist pigs in WE are talking about UNDERAGE cheerleaders shaking their butts, etc. The more I think of it the angrier I get. GRRRRRR. They don't seem to think they are creeps for talking about high school girls. >:-(
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter <---staggers in, whimpering softly to herself and flops down on the couch. Wednesday when we got to the mall, we decided to eat dinner to fortify ourselves for The Ordeal. Grabbed a bite to eat in the food court, got to Sears Optical (which is one of the very few places that will file directly with our insurance) at 6:08 p.m. They had closed at 6. AUGGGHHHHHHH!!!! So we tried on several bazillion pairs of frames (it's an open layout, so by "closed" I just meant there was no staff there). Mr. Glitter was surprisingly amenable to my suggestions. Little Glitters managed not to choose anything A) hideous or B) hideously expensive. So far, so good. So we returned the following evening to actually order the glasses. There was a line up of people in front of us. Mr. Glitter couldn't find the frames he'd finally settled on. Little Mr. Glitter's frames didn't come with the magnetic sunglasses after all, so he needed to find a Plan B. After I sorted out those crises, it was finally our turn for the one and only employee to wait on us. After many, many minutes of rustling through very thick books, checking online, and making multiple phone calls, Sears Guy informs us that they don't file directly with our insurance. ARRRGGGHHHH!!!!! He did, however, offer some very attractive discounts, so we just went ahead and paid for them with the hope that we can file with insurance for reimbursement. Could have been worse. But I'd still appreciate some chocolate.
