Something About Nothing............ #14

[Disxuni]

@Lynne G I'm groovy so far today. Hope you're doing well as well! Try to stay safe on the road while commuting. Your favorite day of the week is coming!

I was not planning on announcing this to you guys, but I thought something nice happened the other day and while it's bittersweet I thought it brightened my day. It may not sound like much, but I thought it was sweet. Kind of a faith in humanity restored kind of moment to me.

A couple of weeks ago my company announced to me and three others they were letting us go due to employee reduction and tomorrow will be my last day. I have told few this. One person who calls in frequently for tickets, an IT rep for variety of companies commented on how it seems just me and another colleague of mine when we answer the phone. I commented that it would soon be just her. She's the only "customer" I mentioned this to and I only told her since she brought it up, we talk often, and while she works for another company felt almost as if we worked together too. We've always had a friendly, but professional conversations. She was shocked and surprised naturally. Needless to say I haven't to speak to her after that call which was a few days ago, but my other colleague told me yesterday that she specifically tried to work with me and when she couldn't (I was on break), she wanted her to pass on the message to me of a few different IT companies who she knew were hiring in FL. It is sad to say it was the first time that I felt someone cared I was no longer going to be there. As only one other person expressed how great of a worker I was and expressed concern. Kind of sad, as this is a person I have worked with occasionally, but I never worked with in the office (when we worked at a physical location) and is technically in a different sub-department of within our department.

That being said sounds more of a bummer than a good thing (I don't like bumming people out), but thought I'd finally say something as a reminder to you guys that sometimes it will surprise you who seems to either care, or will be willing to want to help you.

 

[Lynne G]

Aww, Dix, I am sorry to hear you've been let go, but hoping those leads find you a better paying and better job than you had. Hugs. And yep, doing well. Warm enough office, with the heater on. and a brief time of sunlight streaming in my window. Hoping that sunlight comes again, in another hour and half or so. Thinking lunchtime walk before the rain comes later today.

 

[macraven]

Where is Schumi?

It’s after 10:00 am

She always posts before all of us in the morning as we wake up to reading her first post of the new day.

and it is her day to bring the bacon......

 

[mckennarose]

I'm also sorry to hear you've been let go. I'm touched by your story and it shows that you did make a positive impact on people you worked with. I'm glad someone was able to give you a bright spot! It can make a world of difference to know someone cares.

That's how I feel about Mac introducing me to this thread with you lovely people!
Now.... who has those donuts? Pass them on over!

 

[schumigirl]

LOL.....

I`ve just got back in this afternoon.......usual Wednesday lunch get together......then two of them decided we should walk on the beach after lunch.....we parked up and I lasted 45 seconds and got back in the car as did the others.....as it is perishingly cold...…..absolutely bitter wind, but sunny so it looks very deceiving......only the couple with the dog ended up walking!

You can see I`m happy to be there......


There was 8 of us today instead of 6......one couple joined us who don't usually......lovely to see them too.

Food was good......I had sea bass, Tom had a seafood platter.....so no cooking tonight. Everyone`s food was lovely.....and we enjoyed one or two wines despite it being lunchtime.....when I say we, I mean I had a few wines as Tom was driving so diet pepsi for him!

But, far too cold to be out. Wind chill feels like it is below zero...




I`ll pass on the doughnuts I think......had crème brulee for dessert.....lush!!!

mac.....yes, my mum used to always say Hey is for horses if anyone used that word to attract her attention.......she`s tiny, but she is fierce at times.....lol......

dix sorry about the job.

mrose…...this is the friendliest thread on the boards!!! And nice to have you here........

Lynne....hope you got your walk before the rain...…it`s nice to get a bit of fresh air when you work in an office......

Time for a cup of tea and a catch up......…..

 

[macraven]

Disxuni
I would have read your post earlier but was out looking for Schumi

if concerns me as I count noses in the morning that all my kids are accounted for

So missed your post until I came back and read it

You are an excellent employee and someone will seek you out for employment soon!

It’s painful with the way the economic situation is in certain parts of the country but I know there is the perfect job with your name on it out there

Is it possible you could draw unemployment while you are looking for a job?

I’m sending you Mummy Dust for the ease of the perfect job to fall into your lap

To take the sting out of starting over and gaining another job, you’ll have more time to play here

On a serious note, you’ll find a better job that you will love more than the present one

 

[macraven]

Life is good again
Schumi brought a note from her mother
( well she mentioned her mum and when I saw that thought... mum, food, morning exercise, she was alive)

 

[schumigirl]

Life is good again
Schumi brought a note from her mother
( well she mentioned her mum and when I saw that thought... mum, food, morning exercise, she was alive)

lol......well, not sure about the exercise part......although trying not to get blown away in the car park near the sea was enough!!!

Wouldn't have fancied walking out on the pier today.......


Thought about Agavegirl today and wondered how she is....haven't seen her post for a while...….

 

[macraven]

When it is hhn planning time, she usually drops in
Hope she drops in here then!

For those that are not familiar with agavegirl, she has been a SANS poster for many years.

A couple of years ago, she had back surgery and had to cancel her hhn trip
But after a full year of recovery, she was able to get back to UO

 

[Disxuni]

Thanks all for the well wishes! Don't like giving out bad news, but considering I thought it was a nice sentiment I thought it wouldn't make much sense unless I explained my situation. All will be well. I've had time to process everything so it's all good. There are many directions I can take so we shall see.

I do not know agavegirl that well, but that would be amazing if she was able to go to HHN this year. A shame she had to miss it awhile back, but glad she was able to heal and visit UO again. Also, nice photos, @schumigirl.

 

[Charade67]

I decided to stay home one more day and try to rest and recover. This cough is driving me crazy.

I'm trying to amuse myself by watching older Disney movies. I just watched The Black Hole. That's an hour and a half of my life I'm never getting back. What a weird movie.

Disxuni - I'm sorry to hear about your job. I hope you are able to find something else quickly.

Schumi brought a note from her mother

Did anyone else think of Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter?

Think I may try to take a nap now.

 

[macraven]

I need to do my errands this afternoon as it’s dry outside.
temps in the 50’s and will climb to 66 tonight but it will have a high % of rain all night

 

[macraven]

Sending you Mummy Dust charade to make you feel better!

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, at the end of my cold, Charade, random coughing for a few days. Drove me nuts. Sending get well thoughts, that you are better tomorrow.

Well, lunchtime walk was dry, and sadly, not that sunny, but put those cool sunglasses on anyway. Phone is now saying best chances for rain, increase after 7 tonight. Hope that means my home commute will also be dry. Fingers crossed. And hope Mac's afternoon errand running is also dry.

Did turn the heater off, but made another cup of tea. 49 said the phone as I walked. So, kinda cool feeling, but not bad. At least not bundled up like Schumi, yet.

Eh, hope the afternoon does not drag.

 

[keishashadow]

Long but productive day for me

snagged presale Rolling Stones tix for June = satisfaction lol

all my180 ADRs in place. Normally, not a thing unless GD along for the ride, esp those character meals. Corny as it gets but we do all enjoy hoop dee doo

Spanish word for "mommy". It is used as a term of endearment for all kinds of cultures, not just Spanish. Anyone can use it really, as a mother will even call their own daughter "mami". It is a term of endearment. Hence why it's fine if some of my friend's call me it, especially if we're that close. However, like all kinds of terms of endearment they can be used as pet names for men to call women. Which can be a good thing, or a bad thing depending on how you know the person. Since I've had strangers call me this, specifically older men, and the fact I never understood the whole daddy/mommy thing, it's a big "nope" for me.

Ok & poppi. Yes, further south I go in FL the more it’s addressed to us. Really took me aback the first time but I’ve been assured it’s a sign of respect when coming from a young in, usually accorded to ahem those of us of a certain age. Beats old bag & geezer lol

Yeah, Mac, 32 the high on Friday. After 52 today, I would say, cold feeling on Friday. Hence may take a 4 day weekend and not have to do that early getting up on Friday, since coldest day this week.

Ha, we are supposed to struggle to reach 20

I still am shooting for redeeming my cheesecake gift card that afternoon

Good evening everyone. Time to wrap up the day. Taco salad for supper tonight, so I guess that counts as taco Tuesday.
Went by Kroger on the way home to get some cold medicine and got carded. I didn't realize you needed ID to buy over the counter medication.
Right now I am hot, but Dh says he is freezing. I don't have a fever, but my temp is a little higher than normal.



Oooh, do I get a prize?

Sounds like a virus or flu to me. Take care! PS thank the meth heads &

Thought about Agavegirl today and wondered how she is....haven't seen her post for a while...….

She’s likely buried up to her eyeballs in tax returns

Thanks all for the well wishes! Don't like giving out bad news, but considering I thought it was a nice sentiment I thought it wouldn't make much sense unless I explained my situation. All will be well. I've had time to process everything so it's all good. There are many directions I can take so we shall see.

I do not know agavegirl that well, but that would be amazing if she was able to go to HHN this year. A shame she had to miss it awhile back, but glad she was able to heal and visit UO again. Also, nice photos, @schumigirl.

Best wishes you bounce back into an even better job! Is UE (unemployment comp from state) a thing in FL? Can be a real God-send for many to keep afloat until they find another job.

 

[macraven]

Woot for scoring those concert pre sale tickets!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

doing a quick stop in!!! I have been super busy this week with the classes and have been reading along, but as soon as I get a few minute, I'm working on one class that seems to be kicking my butt. It is challenging, but I'm slowly getting through it - and hoping that I'm answering question correctly. Still waiting for my first assignments to be graded.

Disx...I'm sorry to hear about your position being terminated. There is nothing more terrifying that loosing your income. I hope that you are able to find something to replace it soon.
As for everyone else...I hope everyone is doing well.

I should get the last little bit of paperwork completed ( now that I completed another assignment for my class ) now before I head home for the night to whip up some supper and then hit the books and start the next chapter
Have a great day everyone...and the weekend is in eye sight now!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Forgot - carole, nice pic, you both look frozen, no pun intended. For a minute I got a Dr Zhivago vibe

 

[Monykalyn]

Been so busy lately it's hard to get energy/time to catch up! But YAY to the Chiefs!!! Patrick Mahomes is a genuinely nice kid.
Keisha-wow to GD!! OMG will we see her in the Olympics??
Happy late anniversary to Lynne!
Tink and ky07-hugs to you both-rough times.
and there are new grandbabies with smooshable cheeks, and bacon and snow/rain - even Mac got some white stuff down south!
Charade I am dreading having to get the realID. Using our passports for flying at present. Hope you are feeling better! Seems lynne and kiddo had it too. Flu only got one of us so far this year, but I've had colds almost back to back. At least Schumi has been able to enjoy the wine I haven't felt like drinking I miss wanting to have a glass to relax - would mean feeling better lol!
Mrose-lots of us do fall trips for HHN! Rewatched Zombieland double tap this past weekend-with middle kid and I reminiscing about the scare zone at HHN (was fun people watching) I think DH was a teeny bit jealous...

and it is snowing. AGAIN ugh!!! 2nd time this week I've let the dog out in the dark only to find SNOW falling! It melts quickly during the day but still. Today was an all day rainy one too. At least the sunlight is lasting longer, and chickens are laying eggs again. Puppy is growing quickly, but OMG it is like having a toddler-have to make sure all drawers/doors closed (my storage container lids have been decimated) and at least once a day getting something out of his mouth that he shouldn't have. Naps like a baby too and hard. Cries most mornings to be let out around 530 am. And he LOVES the snow.

Mail today brought DH's UOAP magnet. He got his mouse AP magnet a couple days ago. And keisha reminded me 180days is rapidly coming up for August...although we usually don't sweat it too much. And DH deposited our week of timeshare I see....and I did take a look at what was available and look at that-my favorite resort has availability the week of Thanksgiving....Almost did the exhange...but guess I'd better confirm with DH first. Marriott Cypress Harbour is a lovely place to spend Tday!.

Oldest kiddo had a great visit to Purdue for grad school. Likes the research there, said town is alot like FAyetteville. But while she was there she got an email from University of Washington from a different professor than she'd talked to-did phone chat with him and got an acceptance into the program and invite to go visit end of this month! She'd kinda written this school off as the other program didn't appeal as much to her, but this research she is really excited about. And she has her phone interview for her 3rd DCP tomorrow-her JIC backup, but it is possible she may be able to defer enrollment into UofW for 6 months as the guy just moved to area and is still getting his equipment sent and lab set up. He did get a very large grant already for his funding.

And middle is heading to University of Minnesota in March to check it out, and she got a very nice scholarship to University of Arizona so have to fit in a visit there as well! Both schools were her top choices. The boy is gonna be the only one left at home and the girls will all be in separate states (although our oldest may end up in Florida with her 1/2 sister still....)

Time for bed-hello to any and all I probably missed!!

 

[schumigirl]