Okay...I've Called the Late Night DISers, Now I'm Calling the Single DISers (Part 2)

[Pin Wizard]

P.S. They did put a down payment on your house that you will keep if they back out, right?

 

[Pin Wizard]

Is it January yet? Someone please tell me it is!!! Around January 12 would be really good. Just hoping the holiday stuff is all gone by then!!

 

[TigerBear]

Sandy, my ex-DBF would defintely agree with you about pharmaceutical companies. Its amazing how much money they make. He hates that they are not required to report studies that have insignificant results. It seems to be so much more about $. Sorry you weren't interested in the job. At least you have some other leads.

I had countered her bid and she never re-countered. I don't think I will get to keep her earnest money. She actually likes my house more - her realtor even said my house is nicer. I think its the $ issue and the driveway/garage that is making her lean in that direction. My garage is detached. It actually is quite hard to get in and out of the garage. I don't even do it - I just park my car in the driveway.

 

[TigerBear]

Legs, did you end up going to the funeral?

 

[Pin Wizard]

He hates that they are not required to report studies that have insignificant results. It seems to be so much more about $.

That's horrible! I really hate taking any "NEW" drugs that hit the market. In my book, they aren't tested nearly long enough before they're out there and available. And they certainly don't know the long-term effects. Who knows what complications there may be 10 years later after using it that long. My personal experience was Rezulin for diabetes. And when reports were out that people DIED from the stuff, my docs STILL didn't want to take me off it! Give me a break! I stopped it myself...of course I was taking additional things. It's not like I had no oral meds for the disease. And what was the diet stuff...Phen-Fen or similar? When I questioned a doc of mine on that one, he told me that they've been using it in Europe for years. Thankfully, I couldn't handle that one and felt sick from it in the first couple days. He said stop taking it. Of course that was before they came out with the problems of those drugs. Ugh! Give me what's been on the market 20 years or longer!!

I think you do get to keep her earnest money. It's not your fault she didn't come back with a counter-offer. The realtor hasn't been bringing anyone around to look at your home because she was planning on buying it. Even if some people did see it with a pending contract, it's not the flow you would have had otherwise. You could have lost a possible sale because she's dragging her feet on it. You're entitled to that money.

I'm curious too, Legs...did you go to the funeral?

Suzanne...How did the doctor's appointment go yesterday?

TB...You get a also! You've had a lot going on.

 

[legs22]

The funeral is Wed the 29th.
Went up and back again today. I'm exhausted. But I did pass all screening tests and got my ID badge and parking sticker today! I'm official!
I get to drive up again in 2 days for Xmas.

I don't ever take drugs when they first come out on the market. There are things that don't show up until the drug gets out into a very large population.

There are years of research on possible new drugs that never amounts to anything. The drug never makes it to market. That costs the drug company a lot of money. I'm sure that gets passed on to the consumer. Not sure if this is what you mean by insignificant studies. If it's insignificant I'm not sure it matters if it is reported. What needs to be reported are the significant side effects on drugs that make it to market.

Some of the trips that one must attend to learn about new studies being undertaken are in some very, very nice resorts. I'm sure they pay a pretty penny to put those on. But I have to say I've had some nice trips on their money. They do have a lot of moola to spend. They have cut back though and do more telephone conference calls.

 

[TigerBear]

I think his point is that if a study shows insignificant treatment efficacy for a drug there needs to be more analysis to see if it was due to a lack of research integrity or due to the drug itself. Research truly can be manipulated. I don't want to take a drug if there are 10 studies showing it is not effective, but they were able to find the two showing it was.

I tagged along with some friends to a conference in South Beach shortly after my divorce. Went to a dinner one night that blew me away. I had never been to such a restaurant before (old money) - all paid for by a drug company. At some level its just ridiculous.

 

[TigerBear]

I am finding Mars and Venus Starting Over to be quite insightful. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has experienced the end of a significant relationship. Some points that I find especially fascinating: Dr. Gray contends that if you still have negative feelings about your partner it is because you are still attached to him. Once you have grieved fully, remembering your partner will not be painful. He argues that it is only when you can think about your partner with love and peace that your heart is fully healed and that you are ready to move on. He also makes the point that typically the problem with men is that they move on to soon - the problem with women is that they don't move on soon enough.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! For the first time in my life I will be alone tonight. Tiger Bear was spayed this week so I don't want to take her in the car. My parents, aunt, and brother will be coming over tomorrow - if this part of the world doesn't have ice/snow. I hope all of us are able to find a little Christmas spirit! Sandy, big thanks for the hug. I definitely need it.

 

[TigerBear]

Lets hope my new tag is referring to an advanced model! I definitely don't need two men in my life. I'm not even ready for one at this point...

This makes three posts in a row for me - I guess you guys can tell that I have a lot of time on my hands today!

Has anyone given much thought to 2005 and what you hope it brings for you? I am determined to make it a good year. My first priority is to pass my licensing exam. My next priority is to stay active. I've been searching for things to do in the Houston area. I think I have decided to join Bayou City Outdoors - its not a singles group, but most of its members are single professionals. They do a ton of things -there is something scheduled almost every day from rock climbing to going to the theater. I'm hoping it will be a good way to get out of the house and makes some friends. But, I need to take my exam first. Anyone else considering resolutions or goals for 2005?

Legs, I forgot to congratuate you on being official at your new job! You will be experiencing many changes in 2005!! I wish you much happiness on your new journey.

 

[legs22]

LOL, TB. I just noticed your new tag. Wonder what it means?
That Outdoors group sounds like fun!
I do see your point about the research findings.
Hugs to you at this difficult time!

Thanks for the congrats, TB!
In 2005, I need to take a big test to be certified for my job. It is expected for my new job, within one year. They offer it in March and Sept. Not sure if I will be ready for it in March though. It costs $$$ to take it plus travel to another city. That would mean I would have one chance to take and pass it in Sept. Once I do pass, it means I will get more money in my paycheck!

I think it will be so good for me to get out of this area and start over somewhere new.

 

[TigerBear]

LOL, TB. I just noticed your new tag. Wonder what it means?

Thanks for the hugs Legs. I'm actually not quite sure about my tag. I originally had "Proud Mom of 3.5 furbabies" and I think Barry added, "and 1.0 boyfriends". I recently posted on the tech board for them to delete my tags since my boyfriend and 1.5 of my furbabies are gone. This is what he/she posted instead. My ex-bf does plan on bring Boo over once more before he moves. I think I am going to plan on having a birthday party for her in May! I know they have doggy cake recipes out there.

So you have a test to take as well! I totally understand about the cost issue. I will end up paying another $1500 before I am fully licensed. My pay at work won't go up since I just got my raise, but I will be able to do something on the side to increase my income. Not sure what. I did recently get an offer from a psychologist in private practice to take over some of his child therapy clients. We'll see. At least I will no longer be a "Psychologist Trainee" at work. Hate that title!

 

[legs22]

XH just called. I knew he was picking dd up tonight to go to his brother's where all of his family will be celebrating Xmas. I'm ok with that. But he just called and said his gf will be with him when he picks up dd at my house tonight. But he said she will wait in the car. Ugh! When will I get over all of this? It's hard knowing she will be there in place of me with him, dd and his family. She is not the person he had the affair with but I just cannot deal with her. I don't even want to see her.
I guess I'm stuck getting over all of this and I'm still grieving in a way and I really hope that moving away will help me.
I really don't know if I could handle going to the funeral after this. It might be better if he picked dd up and took her there.

 

[TigerBear]

I'm so sorry Legs. Life really can be very unfair. I know there is nothing I can say to make it better so let me just give you a big from all of us here (me, Tiger Bear, and Mr. Tramp). Tiger Bear is the most emotionally sensitive dog I know - whenever I start to cry she is immediately by my side. I have no doubt that she would try to take some of your pain away as well.

 

[legs22]

Thanks TB. Once dd leaves tonight, it will be only me and the mouse. I don't think the mouse will help me at all. I need TB here!

What is everyone doing tonight?
Tonight I am cleaning my bathrooms and the rest of the house and wrapping dd's gifts from me. It's hard to be alone on Xmas eve.

 

[TigerBear]

I would share her with you if I could.

No fun plans here either. I did go and rent a SITC dvd from the 6th season. What season was your favorite? I don't have HBO so I have only watched episodes here and there. I also rented Dopamine - which explores whether love is really just a chemical reaction in the brain.

 

[legs22]

DD just left.
Oh wow, SITC. I wish I had one of those DVDs to watch right now. That might make me feel better. That and a Cosmo,lol.
No one season is my favorite. I like them all!
Is Dopamine a fictional story or like a documentary?

 

[SideshowBob]

Hello All...

Quiet one here for SSB, also... back from CE Service... and rainy/cold afternoon at Epcot... but still fun.

Have seen "Dopamine", and thought well done.... a little different angle, and kind of cute love story. Would surely recommend!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Hugs, Legs! Will you be at your mom's tomorrow for Christmas? Good luck with your certification!! You will be glad when you've got it and you see the difference in $$$.

Hugs, TB! Hope the evening is going well for you, too. It sounds like you're busy reading recently. (That reminds me...I really need to get my glasses updated here.)

Hi, SSB!

Tonight DS got his presents. Call me sentimental or traditional. Not sure which, maybe a mix of both. Ever since I was a kid we would open our gifts on Christmas Eve after dinner. I can still picture it sitting in a rocker in my grandparent's "parlor" (the front part of their house) just waiting until my dad came in the room. Knew it was time then! So I still do it with DS. Nothing special for tomorrow. I'll just go nuts thinking of how every store is closed and I can't get out shopping at all. That thought never occurs to me throughout the year when I can go shopping any day. It just occurs at Christmas and New Year's when everything closes. LOL! It REALLY hurts when Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are closed! From experience last year, the only place open will be a horendously gross breakfast place. I forget its name. My former boss knew exactly which one when I mentioned it to her.

Aha! DS said it's the Waffle House! And he's right. Yuck. Guess we'll just be going out for a drive.

 

[SideshowBob]

Too funny, PinW... as SSB's panic was tonight... I am a strange bird and buy each day what I am going to have that night (just eat once a day, late at night).... realized that 7PM and Publix (and everything else) closing so went madly there and just made it. That day when the close the market, that is my freaky one... haha!

Thinking about braving some of the Sunday madness, as have gifts to return... and figure should be some good sales... shall see if crazy crowds scare me off.

Usually don't do ALL gifts night before... but as off year to have my kids, we had Christmas (well... kind of spun around Elf) this morning... so tied with you.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Wow, SSB! I kind of feel like I'm looking in a mirror for this. LOL! Someone else that freaks when everything is closed! From 4:00 on all I could think was that Starbucks was closing at 6 and I won't be able to get a latte until Sunday. Regular coffee will have to do. I was tempted about 4:30 to run and get one, but I let that pass. Not so sure now that skipping it was a good idea. If I'm really desperate to go somewhere, our Kmart is open until midnight! But being that DS is now asleep, I'm home for the night.

Good luck with the crazy crowds on Sunday. You are braver than I am. It will have to be a really good sale somewhere to get me in on that day. I may window shop, but I don't think I'll be fighting the crowd.

I hope it was a nice time with your kids! Spun around Elf? The movie? Last night I just saw Prancer for the first time. Don't know how I've missed it up until now.