I hate leaving the house this time of year. As beautiful as the weather is, stepping outside the front door means I get covered in pollen and my allergies rev up. I'm taking Zyrtec religiously so my symptoms aren't nearly as bad as they could be, but I still sit at my office sniffling and sneezing all day. When I had a few days in a row teleworking last week and I could stay indoors constantly, it was soooo much better.
I hate leaving the house this time of year. As beautiful as the weather is, stepping outside the front door means I get covered in pollen and my allergies rev up. I'm taking Zyrtec religiously so my symptoms aren't nearly as bad as they could be, but I still sit at my office sniffling and sneezing all day. When I had a few days in a row teleworking last week and I could stay indoors constantly, it was soooo much better.
Why are the trees trying to kill me?
Our big pollen hit was a couple of weeks ago. I am a "fling the windows open, yay spring!" person, and H is a "shutter the house, stay indoors" person. His allergies were pretty bad and are only now tapering off. I hated keeping all the windows closed. I could stay outside all the time once it warms up!
I have to take one of my kitties to the vet today. He has been throwing up for 2 days now. I have never had to take my own animal to the vet, and I am very anxious about the whole experience...starting with getting him in the carrier.
Sick pets are no fun. Do you keep a carrier out for them? One of ours has an alternate life as a toy container and is one of their safe spots. It makes vet visits so much easier.
We don't, but we did put it out last night so that they could sniff around today before I have to take him in.
I just got home from work and I am currently watching Dr. Oz. He is interviewing the guy who started the international fat shaming movement. I can hardly watch this it upsets me so much. How can this guy do this and encourage people to do the same. He encourages people to take pictures and shame the other person on Internet.
I had no idea there was one person responsible for that. What an a-hole.
I just got home from work and I am currently watching Dr. Oz. He is interviewing the guy who started the international fat shaming movement. I can hardly watch this it upsets me so much. How can this guy do this and encourage people to do the same. He encourages people to take pictures and shame the other person on Internet.
That shit pisses me off! It isn't like people don't know if they are fat. Shaming them is going to do nothing but hurt them. It is not an effective way to encourage weight loss. In my experience, there is nothing that someone else can do. When I lose weight, it is because I AM READY, not because someone else is judging me.
I just got home from work and I am currently watching Dr. Oz. He is interviewing the guy who started the international fat shaming movement. I can hardly watch this it upsets me so much. How can this guy do this and encourage people to do the same. He encourages people to take pictures and shame the other person on Internet.
That shit pisses me off! It isn't like people don't know if they are fat. Shaming them is going to do nothing but hurt them. It is not an effective way to encourage weight loss. In my experience, there is nothing that someone else can do. When I lose weight, it is because I AM READY, not because someone else is judging me.
Also, weight loss is a long and difficult journey. There is no quick fix that is in any way healthy or sustainable. So those people they are fat shaming could already be taking steps to lose weight and this will only discourage them.
That shit pisses me off! It isn't like people don't know if they are fat. Shaming them is going to do nothing but hurt them. It is not an effective way to encourage weight loss. In my experience, there is nothing that someone else can do. When I lose weight, it is because I AM READY, not because someone else is judging me.
Also, weight loss is a long and difficult journey. There is no quick fix that is in any way healthy or sustainable. So those people they are fat shaming could already be taking steps to lose weight and this will only discourage them.
I often get looks when I am at the gym or out walking. I am sure that I am judged by my size, but I just have to remind myself, #1- I am doing something & #2- I am doing it better than I was when I weighed 80 pounds more.
That shit pisses me off! It isn't like people don't know if they are fat. Shaming them is going to do nothing but hurt them. It is not an effective way to encourage weight loss. In my experience, there is nothing that someone else can do. When I lose weight, it is because I AM READY, not because someone else is judging me.
Also, weight loss is a long and difficult journey. There is no quick fix that is in any way healthy or sustainable. So those people they are fat shaming could already be taking steps to lose weight and this will only discourage them.
^^^^^This. Losing weight is really HARD. And you never know where someone is in their journey.
Also, weight loss is a long and difficult journey. There is no quick fix that is in any way healthy or sustainable. So those people they are fat shaming could already be taking steps to lose weight and this will only discourage them.
I often get looks when I am at the gym or out walking. I am sure that I am judged by my size, but I just have to remind myself, #1- I am doing something & #2- I am doing it better than I was when I weighed 80 pounds more.
Post by kellybenelly83 on Apr 28, 2015 10:06:10 GMT -5
we have a friend coming in for a week at the end of May, I'm trying to figure out things we can do to stay busy for that time....entertaining is hard 'yo
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I just want to express how disappointed I was that I was alone in chat for like a hour last night. Why you no like me?!?!?!?
You should have tagged me!
What time where you in there?
I think like 6 here. I was literally "talking" to myself trying to figure out which hotkey to set for chat haha. But my internet was complete crap last night and I couldn't get on GKU to bat-chat signal. So I just sat all lonesome like the kid no one wants to eat lunch with.
I think like 6 here. I was literally "talking" to myself trying to figure out which hotkey to set for chat haha. But my internet was complete crap last night and I couldn't get on GKU to bat-chat signal. So I just sat all lonesome like the kid no one wants to eat lunch with.
Post by mustloveerica on Apr 28, 2015 10:21:39 GMT -5
Tuesday UO (because I'll forget by Thursday)....I can't stand Nicki Minaj. I tried to get into her music but for some reason every song sounds the same to me. And she reminds me of those Bratz dolls with all that scary makeup.
Tuesday UO (because I'll forget by Thursday)....I can't stand Nicki Minaj. I tried to get into her music but for some reason every song sounds the same to me. And she reminds me of those Bratz dolls with all that scary makeup.
There...I said it...
I don't want to live in a world where this is an unpopular opinion.
Um so the CW who 'borrowed' my cookie cutters (and never returned them) simply HAS to have my help with figuring out what's wrong with her phone. I was very tempted to say that someone borrowed my brain and hasn't returned it. (I'm a little cranky today)
Just out of curiosity.....does she know how to find the Do Not Disturb function?
I just got home from work and I am currently watching Dr. Oz. He is interviewing the guy who started the international fat shaming movement. I can hardly watch this it upsets me so much. How can this guy do this and encourage people to do the same. He encourages people to take pictures and shame the other person on Internet.
That shit pisses me off! It isn't like people don't know if they are fat. Shaming them is going to do nothing but hurt them. It is not an effective way to encourage weight loss. In my experience, there is nothing that someone else can do. When I lose weight, it is because I AM READY, not because someone else is judging me.
I had a lovely dream last night. There was a man (not H), and we spent a wonderful evening together, just talking, getting to know one another, flirting...but even in the dream I was aware that it was wrong, that I was betraying H. I woke up and willed myself to return to the dream, but I couldn't. The dream is lingering with me, and so is the guilt. Bizarre.
I struggle with the guilt of dreaming of other men. It's just a dream though - not real life. I'll let myself dream I'm sure he dreams of Kate Upton.
Our dogs have been desperately needing baths for like a week now... Then yesterday I let them run around outside and get all muddy and dirty and the big dog seriously smelled like somebody peed on his head.
I got up before DH today and got in the shower, took big dog with me and got him all washed up. He air dried and then I brushed him out. I asked DH if he was getting a shower if he could wash little dog; he said yes.
Fast forward twenty minutes and I notice that big dog is wet again...? DH gave him a bath too because he didn't realize I had already done it! He saw me sitting on the floor brushing him out!! I worry about my poor husband sometimes.
Poor dog probably thought he was being punished, lol.
My mastiff is the only animal that will shower with me. I wish she lived with me
Post by summerdonna on Apr 28, 2015 10:34:16 GMT -5
shemarie82 that is awesome you were able to lose so much weight!
Work is freaking crazy today. I'm ready for it to be 4 and call it a day. One of my best friends had her baby this morning and I'm going to see her later and I can't wait!
Post by requiressnacks on Apr 28, 2015 10:37:35 GMT -5
My sister is divorced with 3 kids. She struggles to make ends meet and often has a hard time paying all of her bills and filling her oil tank in the winter. She is now emailing me about the vacations she plans to take her kids on this summer. I know that I can't really say what people spend their money on - but it is so hard to sit back and watch someone make really DUMB irresponsible financial decisions. Sigh.
Post by onesweetworld on Apr 28, 2015 10:44:23 GMT -5
I have so many more responses but I don't want to post whore.
Whit, I hate being angry at family. I want to punch my cousin in the face on a daily basis.
Shemarie, I hope kitty is okay! And big congrats on the weight loss! You rock!
Erica, it's okay we love you. I pop in and out of chat at random times just checking if anyone is in there. But I was at work when you were in there yesterday.
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