So about my project at work. Although the initial idea was mine, the board asked me to price things out for a new service for the library. Apparently people get all the feels about it.
I have people yelling at me that it's a stupid idea for *insert reasons* and some saying well it needs to be done THIS way. Then they get angry at me for not bowing before their great intelligence. Look people, I'm just following orders. If you don't like it, talk to the board. (I definitely wish I had just kept my mouth shut)
I'm so glad it's Friday!!! It's also supposed to go up to 60 today! Woohoo!!!
Did anyone get hammered by storms last night? I heard some tornadoes ripped through parts of the States.
The storms came through for us around 1230. Only thunder and rain though. That monster wedge tornado in Illinois was crazy!
I saw that on facebook this morning! That was crazy! That was part of the reason why I was asking if anyone was affected by the storms. I was curious if anyone saw that rolling down the street! lol
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The storms came through for us around 1230. Only thunder and rain though. That monster wedge tornado in Illinois was crazy!
I saw that on facebook this morning! That was crazy! That was part of the reason why I was asking if anyone was affected by the storms. I was curious if anyone saw that rolling down the street! lol
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
I saw that on facebook this morning! That was crazy! That was part of the reason why I was asking if anyone was affected by the storms. I was curious if anyone saw that rolling down the street! lol
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
It's funny that you said that, because I do the exact same thing! In the winter, I just expect snow and cold. But in the summer the weather network is on all day! Especially because a beautiful day can turn into a severe storm within hours.
I saw that on facebook this morning! That was crazy! That was part of the reason why I was asking if anyone was affected by the storms. I was curious if anyone saw that rolling down the street! lol
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
I wanted to be a tornado chaser when I grew up. No joke.
So, my first ever Rent the Runway gowns arrive tonight (squee!)
I'm short. I don't wear heels. My husband is short. This is our life. (We're hobbits, really).
I'm going to need to shorten the gowns temporarily. How do we think is the best way to do that without ruining the gown? Will fashion tape / double sided tape really hold for awhile?
Also, because hippo asked last night, these are the two gowns I have coming! (Top is my first choice, bottom is my back up; I also have a bridesmaid's dress at the dry cleaners as my back up back up). I'm nothing if not prepared. Except that I realized last night I didn't own any fancy shoes. I'm prepared in really distinct areas.
I saw that on facebook this morning! That was crazy! That was part of the reason why I was asking if anyone was affected by the storms. I was curious if anyone saw that rolling down the street! lol
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
You're not the only one! I hate the devastation they cause, but I am absolutely fascinated by severe weather. I should have been a meteorologist.
I think the advice applies not only to being there for friends who have had a loss, but also anyone going through a tough time. When my husband was in the hospital, I mentioned it to some neighbors at book club. The ladies who had a couple of decades on me, demanded my cell phone number, texted for updates, showed up with food (cookies, and meals), offered to walk the dogs, etc. My friends and the neighbors closer to my age who are becoming friends, gave us space. Sometimes space isn't the best.
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
It's funny that you said that, because I do the exact same thing! In the winter, I just expect snow and cold. But in the summer the weather network is on all day! Especially because a beautiful day can turn into a severe storm within hours.
Exactly! And also if the sun is shining earlier in the day that just fuels the storms for later.
So, my first ever Rent the Runway gowns arrive tonight (squee!)
I'm short. I don't wear heels. My husband is short. This is our life. (We're hobbits, really).
I'm going to need to shorten the gowns temporarily. How do we think is the best way to do that without ruining the gown? Will fashion tape / double sided tape really hold for awhile?
Also, because hippo asked last night, these are the two gowns I have coming! (Top is my first choice, bottom is my back up; I also have a bridesmaid's dress at the dry cleaners as my back up back up). I'm nothing if not prepared. Except that I realized last night I didn't own any fancy shoes. I'm prepared in really distinct areas.
These are beautiful! I have never used fashion tape, I'm not too sure if they would hold for a long period of time, could you get them hemmed?
I love learning about tornadoes because they fascinate me but I hate seeing them rip through towns. During the spring I'm the nerd that keeps it on the weather channel following any severe weather. So weather channel was on all night last night!
You're not the only one! I hate the devastation they cause, but I am absolutely fascinated by severe weather. I should have been a meteorologist.
That is so me too! People at work consult me when the weather is looking like it won't be good haha my job would be a lot more fun if I went that route.
singingsea, that would be a really fun job for sure! Also scary as hell though especially after those storm chasers died a couple years ago.
I think the advice applies not only to being there for friends who have had a loss, but also anyone going through a tough time. When my husband was in the hospital, I mentioned it to some neighbors at book club. The ladies who had a couple of decades on me, demanded my cell phone number, texted for updates, showed up with food (cookies, and meals), offered to walk the dogs, etc. My friends and the neighbors closer to my age who are becoming friends, gave us space. Sometimes space isn't the best.
I'll need to read the article at another time, but I think that a healthy balance of both is really necessary. During an emotional time, I really want space. I'd be almost offended at people trying to barge into my home, ask for updates, regardless if their motives were kind. Then, on top of feeling stressed, I'd have to confront these women and ask them to back the hell off. Not what I need! When things get hard, I tend to circle the wagons and go underground with only the necessary people in the know. But that's me!
I've noticed that my friends tend to just ask what we need, which seems like the kind approach, but then you feel guilty asking them to come walk your dog or maybe making you some food. So you say thanks and continue in your hole sadness.
These are beautiful! I have never used fashion tape, I'm not too sure if they would hold for a long period of time, could you get them hemmed?
No, they are rented. Rent the Runway :-)
Ohh ok! I've never heard of this. What a great idea! Maybe try using some fashion tape on a shirt or pants for a day around the house, and see how it holds up?
You're not the only one! I hate the devastation they cause, but I am absolutely fascinated by severe weather. I should have been a meteorologist.
That is so me too! People at work consult me when the weather is looking like it won't be good haha my job would be a lot more fun if I went that route.
singingsea, that would be a really fun job for sure! Also scary as hell though especially after those storm chasers died a couple years ago.
It's a dangerous job for sure but that's the risk they take. Tornadoes can intensify within minutes or change directions in a split second. Thanks to chasers though we have a better understanding of their behavior and advanced our warning systems.
I'm the dumb ass during a storm out on the front porch with her camera.
You're not the only one! I hate the devastation they cause, but I am absolutely fascinated by severe weather. I should have been a meteorologist.
That is so me too! People at work consult me when the weather is looking like it won't be good haha my job would be a lot more fun if I went that route.
singingsea, that would be a really fun job for sure! Also scary as hell though especially after those storm chasers died a couple years ago.
Haha. I'm the go to person at work too. I love when a storm hits a it's warm enough out to just sit on my porch and watch the lightning.
A few years ago my area of New England was hit by a few tornadoes one day. One formed about a mile away from work and I watched it form out my window at work, then move along out of sight. The damage was pretty bad and I feel badly for anyone who was personally affected, but it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Twister is still one of my favorite movies.
Also, very random (and maybe UO? Idk), but it really irks me when people park facing out in a parking garage, mostly because the majority of them aren't good at it and they end up straddling two spaces. Or I have to sit there and wait for them to pull forward and reverse 582 times until they are finally in the spot before I can pass by them en route to parking my own car. Like is it really that hard to back out of your spot at the end of the day? Ugh! /rant
This was actually banned in our parking garage at work. I loved backing in because I drive an SUV and it made it so much easier to pull out at the end of the day. But the parking gods decided that since KS drivers aren't required to have front plates, if someone was backed in and did something, you couldn't easily see a plate to report it or something like that.
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I think the advice applies not only to being there for friends who have had a loss, but also anyone going through a tough time. When my husband was in the hospital, I mentioned it to some neighbors at book club. The ladies who had a couple of decades on me, demanded my cell phone number, texted for updates, showed up with food (cookies, and meals), offered to walk the dogs, etc. My friends and the neighbors closer to my age who are becoming friends, gave us space. Sometimes space isn't the best.
I'll need to read the article at another time, but I think that a healthy balance of both is really necessary. During an emotional time, I really want space. I'd be almost offended at people trying to barge into my home, ask for updates, regardless if their motives were kind. Then, on top of feeling stressed, I'd have to confront these women and ask them to back the hell off. Not what I need! When things get hard, I tend to circle the wagons and go underground with only the necessary people in the know. But that's me!
I've noticed that my friends tend to just ask what we need, which seems like the kind approach, but then you feel guilty asking them to come walk your dog or maybe making you some food. So you say thanks and continue in your hole sadness.
So, I guess we need both kinds of people. Ha.
Yes, the article suggests reaching out in ways that don't require a response. Texts, cards, or just sending things in the mail that would be helpful. One of our neighbors left cookies on the front step while I was at the hospital with him. That was nice. My instincts are always not to ask for help, and not to impose it, but I have done the "I'm dropping off dinner" thing before, and I think it was appreciated.
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That is so me too! People at work consult me when the weather is looking like it won't be good haha my job would be a lot more fun if I went that route.
singingsea, that would be a really fun job for sure! Also scary as hell though especially after those storm chasers died a couple years ago.
It's a dangerous job for sure but that's the risk they take. Tornadoes can intensify within minutes or change directions in a split second. Thanks to chasers though we have a better understanding of their behavior and advanced our warning systems.
I'm the dumb ass during a storm out on the front porch with her camera.
I feel like you are Helen Hunt talking to me right now. Storms scare me when they are around my house because I have no basement and would be fucked if a F5 came barreling towards me but I would love to see a tornado out in a field with a little distance between.
That is so me too! People at work consult me when the weather is looking like it won't be good haha my job would be a lot more fun if I went that route.
singingsea, that would be a really fun job for sure! Also scary as hell though especially after those storm chasers died a couple years ago.
Haha. I'm the go to person at work too. I love when a storm hits a it's warm enough out to just sit on my porch and watch the lightning.
A few years ago my area of New England was hit by a few tornadoes one day. One formed about a mile away from work and I watched it form out my window at work, then move along out of sight. The damage was pretty bad and I feel badly for anyone who was personally affected, but it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Twister is still one of my favorite movies.
That is awesome you saw one in person. Also I love twister too. I have it on VHS but watch it every time its on TV. MH is like gawd not this again.
Haha. I'm the go to person at work too. I love when a storm hits a it's warm enough out to just sit on my porch and watch the lightning.
A few years ago my area of New England was hit by a few tornadoes one day. One formed about a mile away from work and I watched it form out my window at work, then move along out of sight. The damage was pretty bad and I feel badly for anyone who was personally affected, but it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Twister is still one of my favorite movies.
That is awesome you saw one in person. Also I love twister too. I have it on VHS but watch it every time its on TV. MH is like gawd not this again.
MH is not sick of it yet thankfully. He's usually the one to notice it's on and will call me into the room.
joy - I know RTR actually has temporary hem tape in their accessories section and actually recommends using it if you think your dress might be too long. I would think maybe Joanns Fabric, Michaels, AC Moore, etc, might carry it?
Good luck! I love the dresses you chose, especially the first one!
Oooooooooooh. So they do recommend hemming tape. It seems like the easiest solution. I'll clearly be fooling around with this tonight.
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