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I go into the office 3 days a fiscal month. T/W/Th on the 3rd week. It feels like it is going to kill me each time. Getting up an extra hour, getting ready, driving in traffic, etc etc. IT SUCKS! I would not want to be on one of the teams in every week. One good thing about covid is it showed working from home could work. So many companies hate the give up of control! I also am unable to get things done during my lunch like chores or a nap. When I work from home I work 8 hours and have more time for myself. When I have to go into the office I 'work' about 10. (travel, lunch etc) So glad tomorrow is my last day of it until Dec.
it has been awhile
Nov. 12th, 2023 11:53 am I have had my ups and downs. Brain on overdrive at times. Feel like just treading water staying afloat. So much I want to do and no energy to do it. I am trying to take better care of myself. This includes using my CPAP and brushing my teeth. I did get my room picked up some today. Also got dishes done and folded/hung up my laundry. I need to try and mold my mouth guard. I do not have the $500 to get one from the dentist so Amazon for $15 it is.
In good news my SO and I are going to a convention for our 28 year anniversary. I will play more pathfinder games with him and have some fun! It is in January. I reserved a hotel room today. It is not at the convention hotel, but down the street.
I will not be demoing Steve Jackson games anymore so that is a part of my life that is ending. I started in 20218. They have changed/moved the program and I am not interested in joining where they moved to. There is a company that is a professional games demo program and they demo for a bunch of game designers. I have watched them at cons and it is not for me. I may change my mind but I do not think so. All MIBs have till the end of year to spend their points. If you do not spend them they will be used to donate to a children's hospital. I had a total of 65 points. I am getting a box tomorrow that used 48 of those points. Once I review that I will submit another request to get the rest my points used. I have made some good friends with the Kentucky group and hope to see them at cons and such.
I am also working on getting things together for goodwill. so much stuff in the house and so hard to get rid of it. I have had a dressing screen since high school. My mom got it for me as a gift. It is still in good condition but I do not use it or need it. I think it was from like fingerhut. Yeah had thoughts of selling it and other things, but just want out of the house. Also have a furreal cat that my mom gave me to sell. Never found a buyer. I might try FB market place. Would be easier than Ebay.
Guess that is about it for now. Might take a nap. :)
In good news my SO and I are going to a convention for our 28 year anniversary. I will play more pathfinder games with him and have some fun! It is in January. I reserved a hotel room today. It is not at the convention hotel, but down the street.
I will not be demoing Steve Jackson games anymore so that is a part of my life that is ending. I started in 20218. They have changed/moved the program and I am not interested in joining where they moved to. There is a company that is a professional games demo program and they demo for a bunch of game designers. I have watched them at cons and it is not for me. I may change my mind but I do not think so. All MIBs have till the end of year to spend their points. If you do not spend them they will be used to donate to a children's hospital. I had a total of 65 points. I am getting a box tomorrow that used 48 of those points. Once I review that I will submit another request to get the rest my points used. I have made some good friends with the Kentucky group and hope to see them at cons and such.
I am also working on getting things together for goodwill. so much stuff in the house and so hard to get rid of it. I have had a dressing screen since high school. My mom got it for me as a gift. It is still in good condition but I do not use it or need it. I think it was from like fingerhut. Yeah had thoughts of selling it and other things, but just want out of the house. Also have a furreal cat that my mom gave me to sell. Never found a buyer. I might try FB market place. Would be easier than Ebay.
Guess that is about it for now. Might take a nap. :)
I am disappointed
Oct. 21st, 2023 06:01 pm I have been a MIB for years now. MIB=Men in Black, the volunteer demo team for Steve Jackson Games. I have a great relationship with cons and have fun doing demos. For the past year or so things have been going downhill with support and other things with the group. I was hoping it would get better. We just got news it is 'changing'. They are basically outsourcing the demo group. It is going to be part of Double Exposure's Envoy program. They do demos for multiple game manufacturers. Now Steve Jackson is being added to their group. I could join it as a Herald and I may try. I am just not hearing the greatest things about them. I know people who are Heralds, and some who thought about it, but had issues. I will just wait and see.
I do need to decide of games and other things to get with my points before the end of the year.
I do need to decide of games and other things to get with my points before the end of the year.
Tomorrow I am going on a road trip. I am heading down to Bowling Green KY (about 2.5 hrs away) to play games. I demo steve jackson games. We are organized by state/region and the Kentucky Cell Leader is right now down in Bowling Green. This is going to be his last gaming session for the Kentucky Cell since he is moving out of state. He has nominated me to take over as cell leader. I think it will be fun. I am also very honored that he thought of me to do it. I hope to grow the group. I wont be able to grow the group if the actual gaming company does not put more time and effort into the demo volunteers. Lately we have not been getting the support and response we use to get. It is very discouraging. Multiple volunteers have emailed or messaged on FB and we are not getting any response. This is one reason for the con I am going to at the end of October I am not doing any steve jackson games. The other reason is the con is on my birthday and I do not want to be chained to a table all weekend. I am going to play other games and have some fun. I have even created a character to play pathfinder on Sunday to give it a shot.
Thought about going to be early, but my neighbors are loud. Their side porch is right next to my bedroom window. They have guests over and are chatting up a storm. The house owner gets this really high pitched voice when she decides to talk to her dog. Ear piercing high it seems. Hopefully since it is a work night they will wrap it up about 10. And they actually wrapped it up about 9. (why yes I have been doing other things while thinking about my post here)
Saturday I am driving to a town about 2.5 hours away. I am going for a gaming day and then back Saturday night. It is being hosted by our soon to be leaving Kentucky Cell Leader for the Steve Jackson Games demo team. His wife got a new job in Ohio and they are moving. I am going to be the new cell leader. I am really sad to see him leave the group, but hope he can find a good place to game and have fun in Ohio.
I may need to get an audible trial for the new project 3rd Eye from Felicia Day. Decisions.
Saturday I am driving to a town about 2.5 hours away. I am going for a gaming day and then back Saturday night. It is being hosted by our soon to be leaving Kentucky Cell Leader for the Steve Jackson Games demo team. His wife got a new job in Ohio and they are moving. I am going to be the new cell leader. I am really sad to see him leave the group, but hope he can find a good place to game and have fun in Ohio.
I may need to get an audible trial for the new project 3rd Eye from Felicia Day. Decisions.
Saturday Fun
Oct. 1st, 2023 10:31 amYesterday L and I went to Meijer for the 7 for $7 sale. They had a bunch of stuff on the sale that We/I eat so wanted to go. I am not one who eats a bunch of fresh veggies and they go bad. But if I have green giant boxed veggies they get microwaved and eaten. One box is good for a lunch with some meat or something. I really like the brussels sprouts, peas or the broccoli with cheese sauce. They also had the cut up apples with peanut butter. YUM!. I over did it though and my knee today is so not happy. It really started to have a sharp pain at the end. So not fun. I put a pain patch on this morning. It is starting to help.
The other thing I did was went and saw The Creator with Jeff. As this guy in the theater said at the end of the movie... That movie was very good. I totally agreed. I almost cried. It will pull at the heart strings if you go see it. I sometimes wish I was someone who could write great reviews for movies. I always worry about giving too much away.
Today is dishes. I have been putting it off. I have already got one load in the dishwasher. I think I might just wait and see what is left after I do a 2nd load in the dishwasher before I do the hand wash. I also need to go visit my mom. I got her some things at Meijer and want to take it over to her. I could almost go back to bed. Been having weird dreams and my knee woke me up last night a couple of times.
Oh I also submitted a job application the other day., One of the questions was do you consent to having an AI review your application before it is seen by a human. Or something along those lines. First time I have seen that.
Guess that is about it for now.
PS> so far I have gotten 2 emails for free things in my bday month. Woohoo! (Lee's Chicken and Krispy Kreme)
The other thing I did was went and saw The Creator with Jeff. As this guy in the theater said at the end of the movie... That movie was very good. I totally agreed. I almost cried. It will pull at the heart strings if you go see it. I sometimes wish I was someone who could write great reviews for movies. I always worry about giving too much away.
Today is dishes. I have been putting it off. I have already got one load in the dishwasher. I think I might just wait and see what is left after I do a 2nd load in the dishwasher before I do the hand wash. I also need to go visit my mom. I got her some things at Meijer and want to take it over to her. I could almost go back to bed. Been having weird dreams and my knee woke me up last night a couple of times.
Oh I also submitted a job application the other day., One of the questions was do you consent to having an AI review your application before it is seen by a human. Or something along those lines. First time I have seen that.
Guess that is about it for now.
PS> so far I have gotten 2 emails for free things in my bday month. Woohoo! (Lee's Chicken and Krispy Kreme)
Congestion and other things
Sep. 29th, 2023 06:21 pm I have been sniffling all week. And I played the game which is it now...
Allergies, Covid, Flu, RSV, Cold, etc etc....
No fever that I could tell. And it was more clear than anything. So I went with allergies. Also noone else is now sick in the house. Just so annoying. When allergies kick in it goes to my chest and then CONGESTION and No Voice!. Not having a voice is really hard when you call people all day. Yeah that was today. Got some Guaifenesin so that is helping. Plus got the good behind the counter sinus meds. Probably will take a hot shower later.
Side note yesterday my roommate had a health person come because of her insurance. This person said I have a nice phone voice. That was nice to hear.
I want a cat. My roommate's cat has been staying in my room most days, but I want my own cat. Of course who knows if the one I pick will stay 'mine'. decisions decisions.
I submitted my resume to a place today. Who knows what will happen. I had a KPI on Monday and point blank told my supervisor if I get a counseling or write up because of my call volume I will more actively start looking for something else and they will lose a damn good employee. I am a one call and it is done employee and I HATE making bullshit calls. That is how other employees get their calls. They call west coast at 8am to leave voicemail and voicemail. That is suck BS. It is what it is though. Just so annoying.
Guess that is it for now. Have a great weekend!
Allergies, Covid, Flu, RSV, Cold, etc etc....
No fever that I could tell. And it was more clear than anything. So I went with allergies. Also noone else is now sick in the house. Just so annoying. When allergies kick in it goes to my chest and then CONGESTION and No Voice!. Not having a voice is really hard when you call people all day. Yeah that was today. Got some Guaifenesin so that is helping. Plus got the good behind the counter sinus meds. Probably will take a hot shower later.
Side note yesterday my roommate had a health person come because of her insurance. This person said I have a nice phone voice. That was nice to hear.
I want a cat. My roommate's cat has been staying in my room most days, but I want my own cat. Of course who knows if the one I pick will stay 'mine'. decisions decisions.
I submitted my resume to a place today. Who knows what will happen. I had a KPI on Monday and point blank told my supervisor if I get a counseling or write up because of my call volume I will more actively start looking for something else and they will lose a damn good employee. I am a one call and it is done employee and I HATE making bullshit calls. That is how other employees get their calls. They call west coast at 8am to leave voicemail and voicemail. That is suck BS. It is what it is though. Just so annoying.
Guess that is it for now. Have a great weekend!
Boosters and shots
Sep. 27th, 2023 09:12 pmOn saturday I scheduled the Covid booster and a flu shot for Tuesday night at CVS. I get there and they are like we are all out of the covid shots. You should have gotten a cancel notice due to this. Do you want the flu shot? Damn straight I want the flu shot. I complained since to get the Pfizer shot I have to go across town. The CVS I get me meds from does the Moderna shot. *grumps!* I was like I scheduled this and you had it when I scheduled. What happened. She said they did not take any walk ins, and still ran out. I just shook my head and sighed. So obviously your inventory was wrong or you sent it to another location in error. Whatever. So now I need to schedule the covid booster again.
Oh and that cancel text I should have gotten... My appointment was for 7:30pm... I got it at 7:41.
Oh and that cancel text I should have gotten... My appointment was for 7:30pm... I got it at 7:41.
Plans. What other people do.
Jul. 14th, 2023 07:48 pm Monday morning my roommate got word his dad died. He lived about 2 hours away so it was a scramble to figure out what to do and when. He and his partner do not drive so my partner took off work and has been driving them down and back. They stayed over night last night since the funeral was today. I stayed home since I had to work and was able to take care of the cats. I had plans to get some things done around the house on Thursday night and also on Friday since I took a 1/2 day. Instead my head decided to have trouble and barely could function on Thursday night. At least today I got the dishwasher loaded and ran as well as took my mom to the seamstress to get her items worked on. Our wedding outfits will be ready on Aug 4th. yippy! The wedding is in September. That is about all that has been going on. Work/food/sleep.
and waiting
Jun. 17th, 2023 09:48 pm I feel like I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hate this feeling. My roommate's cat is sick. Hopefully meds and rest is all she needs. And those are the thoughts I am trying to keep in my head. Too many people lately losing loved ones and fur babies.
Random Thoughts
Jun. 10th, 2023 09:16 am With all these big companies talking about sustainability and low carbon foot print and wanting to right by the world you would think they would totally embrace WFH. I mean it cuts down on air pollution and use of utilities and other things. Heck drop of car exhaust from noone having to drive to work would be great! It was documented I think already from Covid. Oh wait... I forgot, stupid me... Most companies don't really care about this stuff. They just like the feel good look we are doing something they get. Same thing with Pride month and Black history month, and Pink ribbons etc. Anything to get someone to like the company and buy their stuff.
Doing the low carb again
Jun. 9th, 2023 07:01 pm I started off the year trying to go low/er carb. I was able to do it most of the time... then it because part of the time... then some of the time... then of course not really any of the time. Now I am going to try again. I have diabetes. I am on 2 medications. I should probably be on a third but at this time since most are still brand name they are ass expensive even with insurance. Also some are the new hotness for weight loss and you can't find it anywhere. Most of the meds with insurance and a savings card from the manufacturer are still $100-$150/month. I have tried, but I am unable to do that. Now once I hit my deductible they will go down. That should happen soon. Unfortunately I can't live by only being able to afford a medication about half the year. So it is back to low carb again. I do have some things I really like. Like the ham and cheese low carb tortilla roll up. YUM! Also on Sunday I prepped 4 big salads with lots of veggies. I had those for lunches.
The main problem is that at times like when I am stressed I want to eat all the sweet things. Also it is hard since I do enjoy eating out and I do go out and do some things like conventions. I think if I can do the 80/20 rule it would be good. 80% of the time low carb meals and then 20% can have some extra carbs. Then work my way to be like 90/10.
In good news the outfit for my niece's wedding shipped. I hope it fits.
The main problem is that at times like when I am stressed I want to eat all the sweet things. Also it is hard since I do enjoy eating out and I do go out and do some things like conventions. I think if I can do the 80/20 rule it would be good. 80% of the time low carb meals and then 20% can have some extra carbs. Then work my way to be like 90/10.
In good news the outfit for my niece's wedding shipped. I hope it fits.
Productive Sunday
May. 21st, 2023 06:15 pm I am going to list what I have done so far today since I am feeling like I have not done anything even though I have. This is not in order of being done.
I put together the stand for the 4 tray tables I bought and found a place to store them when not in use. It may not be the final place but it works for now.
I got laundry separated and then Jeff took them downstairs
Got Strife's chair cleaned up and new bedding placed on it.
Went to lunch with Dad and niece. It was very good.
Got a car wash
Took gold peak bottled tea to my mom and some of the Arby's chicken salad.
Took a nap.
Finished a book. One I have read before, but wanted to read the series again. It is called The Others by Anne Bishop. Love the series (5 books) and the offshoot series (3 books)
Got the clean dishes put away. (Goal is to get the dishwasher loaded before bed)
That is about it.
I need to see about ordering the clothing for my niece's wedding. I am just not sure I will wear them again and it is $180 and my mom's is $140. It sucks when you do not have the cash and are limited by a store credit card. If anyone wants to take a look this is the site for what I am thinking about getting. My niece loved it when I showed it to her and thought it would be great for the wedding.
https://www.onestopplus.com/products/three-piece-lace-and-sequin-duster-pant-set/302147274.html
I put together the stand for the 4 tray tables I bought and found a place to store them when not in use. It may not be the final place but it works for now.
I got laundry separated and then Jeff took them downstairs
Got Strife's chair cleaned up and new bedding placed on it.
Went to lunch with Dad and niece. It was very good.
Got a car wash
Took gold peak bottled tea to my mom and some of the Arby's chicken salad.
Took a nap.
Finished a book. One I have read before, but wanted to read the series again. It is called The Others by Anne Bishop. Love the series (5 books) and the offshoot series (3 books)
Got the clean dishes put away. (Goal is to get the dishwasher loaded before bed)
That is about it.
I need to see about ordering the clothing for my niece's wedding. I am just not sure I will wear them again and it is $180 and my mom's is $140. It sucks when you do not have the cash and are limited by a store credit card. If anyone wants to take a look this is the site for what I am thinking about getting. My niece loved it when I showed it to her and thought it would be great for the wedding.
https://www.onestopplus.com/products/three-piece-lace-and-sequin-duster-pant-set/302147274.html
I took the spring term off and picked just one class for summer that started on the 16th. I opened the class and started reading and almost had a panic attack. I tried again the next day and the next. It was overwhelming and just not what I want to do right now. So I dropped the class today. I think I will be withdrawing from the program. Mentally I am not where I was 3 years ago when I started this. I enjoy the lower level classes but when they get to higher level items I just get lost and frustrated and PANIC ATTACK!!! The summer class was on problem solving in excel with nested functions and higher level uses of excel. This is something I am interested in learning, but probably at a slower pace and not in 7.5 weeks where I will not retain the information since I am not using it on a regular basis. I am disappointed in myself, but also not. I am in a different place now and have other things that are important to me and my time. I am at peace with my decision. That is the important thing.
Doctors.. harumph!
May. 5th, 2023 06:41 pm So I got a call the other day saying that my GP wanted to see me before she refilled my potassium and also to check my levels. I was like but I just had my bloodwork done in January and my potassium was fine. But I scheduled the appointment FOR JUNE! so if I NEEDED my meds I probably would have been shit out of luck. Today I get another call, probably because of my stink on the first call. The NP was like the doctor wants you to stop taking the potassium since your levels were fine in January and you are not taking anything that would indicate you need extra potassium. I was like hello... I am on a diuretic. That is why I take potassium. So she looked and it is right there in my chart. She said she would message the doctor and get back to me. Hopefully I can get the refill.
In other medicine news I picked up 7 prescriptions the other day. 6 of them are 3 months and one is only 1 month due to expense... Total $266. Glad I have a Health Savings Account. Honestly if it was $100/month for 8 prescriptions that would not be too bad. I just need to talk to Endocrinologist about the janumet and trying to find something cheaper. Even with a savings card it by itself is $115/month.
Ok done with bitching today. I have a niece graduating tomorrow and a bbq for her to look forward to as well as going to see Guardians of the Galaxy on Sunday. Let the weekend begin!
In other medicine news I picked up 7 prescriptions the other day. 6 of them are 3 months and one is only 1 month due to expense... Total $266. Glad I have a Health Savings Account. Honestly if it was $100/month for 8 prescriptions that would not be too bad. I just need to talk to Endocrinologist about the janumet and trying to find something cheaper. Even with a savings card it by itself is $115/month.
Ok done with bitching today. I have a niece graduating tomorrow and a bbq for her to look forward to as well as going to see Guardians of the Galaxy on Sunday. Let the weekend begin!
Well that was quick.
Apr. 30th, 2023 12:52 pmI applied on 4/27 and on 4/29 I got the thank you but went another direction email. Wonder if they used an AI to weed out the applications.
Fun Weekend
Apr. 25th, 2023 05:12 pm I had a blast this weekend at a local gaming convention. I got to teach a bunch of Steve Jackson games and also play some new games on Sunday. It was great. I saw people I have not seen in forever. I need to go online and submit my volunteer time for Steve Jackson games since I am a MIB (Men in Black) I taught games on Friday/Sat and then learned games on Sunday. My bf went as well and he played pathfinder all weekend. He had a total of 6 scenarios he played in. In the past 2 months I have been to 3 conventions to demo Steve Jackson games. I have earned enough points so I think the con inn October I will just have some fun and not run a table.
Car fun and other thoughts
Apr. 8th, 2023 06:33 pm $1900 dollars later. (well credit card with 12 months same as cash) I now have new struts, oil change, alignment and windshield washer filled up. I have been going to the same place for over 10 years and I do feel they treat me right. I knew some basic maintenance was probably going to be needed. I just got to 129K in miles and she is a 2010 Kia Sportage. They said overall she is looking good for her age. I am also glad that I should be able to pay off the card before the year is up. Just need to budget.
I am not catholic, but I like the thought of Lent. This year I gave up paying for games I play on my phone. I did not last the 40 days, but I did spend considerably less than I have in the past. I now know I can have fun and play and not pay to play. There are a couple of things I will pay for on Call of Antia each month. It will probably be $15 each month. I can handle that.
I am still bouncing around the idea of changing jobs. I am good at what I do and I do like my job. I have interviewed with Robert Half and advised I want remote or hybrid and direct hire. None of this temp to perm shit. I am also looking at Indeed and some other places. At this time nothing has looked interesting.
I am also thinking about quitting school. I am enjoying the learning, and have gotten things that are helping with my job. I am just not interested in the BS of group projects and 20 y/o flakes. The last session I did I only half-assed it as well. I did the bare minimum to get a good grade. I am just not feeling it anymore.
Guess that is about it right now. Lots of thoughts and no resolutions really. I also have a convention to get ready for and need to finish my taxes.
I am not catholic, but I like the thought of Lent. This year I gave up paying for games I play on my phone. I did not last the 40 days, but I did spend considerably less than I have in the past. I now know I can have fun and play and not pay to play. There are a couple of things I will pay for on Call of Antia each month. It will probably be $15 each month. I can handle that.
I am still bouncing around the idea of changing jobs. I am good at what I do and I do like my job. I have interviewed with Robert Half and advised I want remote or hybrid and direct hire. None of this temp to perm shit. I am also looking at Indeed and some other places. At this time nothing has looked interesting.
I am also thinking about quitting school. I am enjoying the learning, and have gotten things that are helping with my job. I am just not interested in the BS of group projects and 20 y/o flakes. The last session I did I only half-assed it as well. I did the bare minimum to get a good grade. I am just not feeling it anymore.
Guess that is about it right now. Lots of thoughts and no resolutions really. I also have a convention to get ready for and need to finish my taxes.
I am tired
Mar. 23rd, 2023 07:41 pm And I am hurting. Sometimes it takes so much to just get up and work. I have plans to go demo Steve Jackson Games this weekend and have not picked out games or packed things up. I am dreading the walking that I am going to have to do. It is a big convention at the arena downtown. I plan to get a Lyft so I do not have to walk from parking to the event back at the end of the night. Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment to get a quad cleaning over 1/2 my mouth. So not looking forward to that. I also get to do it again in April to get the rest of the mouth done. I was suppose to have 1/2 done on Friday but the hygienist called in sick. Need to make sure I save up and plan my vacation time. It sucks that I have to use a bunch for doctor appointments. On that note I have decided to start looking at other jobs. There are jobs out there paying more than where I am at for the same or easier work. We shall see.
Mentally I am just down. I know I should be doing things and just not getting them done. Every time I think about some things I just freeze and do not get it done. Tonight I am going to work on hanging up my clothes. That will be at least one thing done. If I can do one thing a day it will help. I do not need to do it all at once.
In good news Jeff and I played some games yesterday after dinner. It was very nice to just do something together.
Guess that is about it. I know I mostly post when I am down and such. It helps me so I will be continuing to do it.
Mentally I am just down. I know I should be doing things and just not getting them done. Every time I think about some things I just freeze and do not get it done. Tonight I am going to work on hanging up my clothes. That will be at least one thing done. If I can do one thing a day it will help. I do not need to do it all at once.
In good news Jeff and I played some games yesterday after dinner. It was very nice to just do something together.
Guess that is about it. I know I mostly post when I am down and such. It helps me so I will be continuing to do it.
