I got up at 7:30am and came to work. I'm still here. The autoclave is being a bitch and my to-do list is really long. I also agreed to have a student this summer (starts tomorrow) and while I *really* need the help right now, I'll be ready to kill everyone in a few days. Joy and lab students just do not get along. They always need entertainment and it stresses me the fuck out. But, I really need help with everything I have to do.
Happy Sunday!
Eeee! Another lab person
Happy Sunday to everyone! Just got back from a neighborhood bike ride and getting ready to hit the yard sales in the afternoon. Love yard sale season...now where's my money?
I got up at 7:30am and came to work. I'm still here. The autoclave is being a bitch and my to-do list is really long. I also agreed to have a student this summer (starts tomorrow) and while I *really* need the help right now, I'll be ready to kill everyone in a few days. Joy and lab students just do not get along. They always need entertainment and it stresses me the fuck out. But, I really need help with everything I have to do.
Happy Sunday!
Is it a college student or high school? Do you do cell culture in your lab? If so, have them manage that, supervised of course. Its tedious, involved, and teaches them valuable lab skills. Or you could always have them count cells or wash out the glassware. There are a ton of small lab tasks they could do that you probably would never have the time for.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Post by SheilaTheTank on May 17, 2015 11:14:07 GMT -5
singingsea everyone should go to therapy at least once in their life. Even if you just use it as a vent session. I've been going for years and it has helped me stay of anxiety meds. Its not perfect but it helps a lot. *hugs* to you. I hope you find some relief from this soon.
I got up at 7:30am and came to work. I'm still here. The autoclave is being a bitch and my to-do list is really long. I also agreed to have a student this summer (starts tomorrow) and while I *really* need the help right now, I'll be ready to kill everyone in a few days. Joy and lab students just do not get along. They always need entertainment and it stresses me the fuck out. But, I really need help with everything I have to do.
Happy Sunday!
Do you get to choose the student, or are they randomly assigned to you? That alone would stress me out. I hope you get a good one.
I got up at 7:30am and came to work. I'm still here. The autoclave is being a bitch and my to-do list is really long. I also agreed to have a student this summer (starts tomorrow) and while I *really* need the help right now, I'll be ready to kill everyone in a few days. Joy and lab students just do not get along. They always need entertainment and it stresses me the fuck out. But, I really need help with everything I have to do.
Happy Sunday!
Is it a college student or high school? Do you do cell culture in your lab? If so, have them manage that, supervised of course. Its tedious, involved, and teaches them valuable lab skills. Or you could always have them count cells or wash out the glassware. There are a ton of small lab tasks they could do that you probably would never have the time for.
He's actually a student from a biomedical technician program. I've designed an assay that is quite straightforward, but labor intensive. I have to run it constantly to generate data for a drug discovery program. I'm going to teach him to do it so I can go back to real, thoughtful science and less plug and chug stuff. I'm a post doc - I shouldn't be doing plug and chug anyway :-)
I also need help with growing bacteria for protein purification and screening conditions for crystals. I've gotten a bit buried with trying to manage basic research and drug discovery and grants. I need a hand to help me get back to meaningful stuff. He should be useful - as long as he doesn't stress me out!
singingsea everyone should go to therapy at least once in their life. Even if you just use it as a vent session. I've been going for years and it has helped me stay of anxiety meds. Its not perfect but it helps a lot. *hugs* to you. I hope you find some relief from this soon.
I agree. I hope you find a good fit for you and someone who can help you/help you help yourself. It's tough, but worth it. Therapy is another one of those things that so many people have tried/used, but never talk about it openly.
Post by mlgnumbers on May 17, 2015 11:29:48 GMT -5
Welcome back, shemarie82, hope your trip was fun! Any update on the boys?
singingsea, I'm thankful you've got a partner who cares enough to "force" you to get support. I echo the other ladies: therapy is a great idea. For me, though, it wasn't enough by itself. After sux months of intense therapy, it was clear I needed to be on meds to get balanced. After a year on meds, I was able to be weaned, and I've been good and stable for years now. T&Ps coming your way!
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
We have resurfaced after a week away. B is on a mission to take care of the lawn since it wasn't done properly while we were away. I don't wanna! I am going to hang out here and catch up until I am forced to help her out.
Welcome back!! How was your vacation?
It was amazing! Sad to be back in the land of fields, I prefer palm trees!
Post by notthedroids on May 17, 2015 12:14:29 GMT -5
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Welcome back, shemarie82, hope your trip was fun! Any update on the boys?
singingsea, I'm thankful you've got a partner who cares enough to "force" you to get support. I echo the other ladies: therapy is a great idea. For me, though, it wasn't enough by itself. After sux months of intense therapy, it was clear I needed to be on meds to get balanced. After a year on meds, I was able to be weaned, and I've been good and stable for years now. T&Ps coming your way!
The boys are a no go. We were told that the older one had some pretty severe behaviors, and needed a specialized home. Before we boarded the plane to get home, I got a message that we still had a chance to have them. By the time that we landed, they were placed in a different county. So, they aren't for us. We will be better prepared for the next call.
Post by mustloveerica on May 17, 2015 12:25:11 GMT -5
I gave in and went and bought a couple pairs of new shorts. Swim suit shorts are pretty uncomfortable and I'm not going to suffer and wear jeans all summer or until I get back down to my old weight. Oddly, the new shorts I got are the exact same size as my old ones except with a longer inseam (because I think I'm too old for short shorts now lol). Wtf?! My self esteem has improved knowing im still about the same size. I guess I haven't gotten as big as I thought.
H and I got into a huge fight last night. We've made up...ish. I've been faced with the ultimatum of getting on meds or talking to a therapist. Going to try the latter option first.
I'm sorry my posts here are always uber downers. I'm like a wet blanket
I'm chugging coffee and folding laundry. Going to pick up little dude soon. He spent the night at na na's last night. It's rainy and shitty out so not sure what we're getting into.
If you aren't comfortable with taking medication at this point, seeing a therapist is a good route to take. I was on and off medication for a few years, but did not have much luck with medication. I started meeting with a therapist on a weekly basis who was able to connect me with a great psychiatrist. It took a few tries and med changes, but i've consistently been on medication that works for me for several years now. I will most likely remain on medication indefinitely, but like PPs said medication does not need to be forever. I also eventually moved to monthly therapy and that works well for me.
I gave in and went and bought a couple pairs of new shorts. Swim suit shorts are pretty uncomfortable and I'm not going to suffer and wear jeans all summer or until I get back down to my old weight. Oddly, the new shorts I got are the exact same size as my old ones except with a longer inseam (because I think I'm too old for short shorts now lol). Wtf?! My self esteem has improved knowing im still about the same size. I guess I haven't gotten as big as I thought.
I could have written this a week ago. I dreaded, but needed to go shopping. I bought two pairs of shorts and two skirts and didn't need to size up, at all. And then told H, "It's so nice to be old enough to no longer have to wear shorts that ride up into my front butt." LOL.
Amen sister. I'm too old for my underbutt to be hanging out. The hard part is finding a happy medium between skanky shorts and mom shorts. The one pair I got is definitely bordering on mom shorts. But whatever. At least my coochie isn't on display.
I could have written this a week ago. I dreaded, but needed to go shopping. I bought two pairs of shorts and two skirts and didn't need to size up, at all. And then told H, "It's so nice to be old enough to no longer have to wear shorts that ride up into my front butt." LOL.
Amen sister. I'm too old for my underbutt to be hanging out. The hard part is finding a happy medium between skanky shorts and mom shorts. The one pair I got is definitely bordering on mom shorts. But whatever. At least my coochie isn't on display.
I've given up on finding that happy medium and just get capris all the time now. Or I buy guy's board shorts.
Amen sister. I'm too old for my underbutt to be hanging out. The hard part is finding a happy medium between skanky shorts and mom shorts. The one pair I got is definitely bordering on mom shorts. But whatever. At least my coochie isn't on display.
I've given up on finding that happy medium and just get capris all the time now. Or I buy guy's board shorts.
I prefer bermuda shorts. The. ones from J. Crew are my favorite. They do not look like mom shorts at all.
I've given up on finding that happy medium and just get capris all the time now. Or I buy guy's board shorts.
I prefer bermuda shorts. The. ones from J. Crew are my favorite. They do not look like mom shorts at all.
I moved on to sundresses for the most part. The first year of the J Crew Bermuda shorts were amazing. Then they changed the material. So frustrating to find the happy medium!!
I prefer bermuda shorts. The. ones from J. Crew are my favorite. They do not look like mom shorts at all.
I moved on to sundresses for the most part. The first year of the J Crew Bermuda shorts were amazing. Then they changed the material. So frustrating to find the happy medium!!
You introduced me to the J. Crew shorts. lol. I'm not ladylike enough for sundresses on a regular basis.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Amen sister. I'm too old for my underbutt to be hanging out. The hard part is finding a happy medium between skanky shorts and mom shorts. The one pair I got is definitely bordering on mom shorts. But whatever. At least my coochie isn't on display.
I've given up on finding that happy medium and just get capris all the time now. Or I buy guy's board shorts.
Post by PepperPottsJ on May 17, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -5
Random: Does anyone have a fave relatively non-toxic bug repellant they love? I am stuck in side because of these crazy no-see-ums. My BIL keeps this house consistent with a meat locker, so sucks all around
Random: Does anyone have a fave relatively non-toxic bug repellant they love? I am stuck in side because of these crazy no-see-ums. My BIL keeps this house consistent with a meat locker, so sucks all around
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