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[jmo1012]

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I feel cheated. The iPhone will probably change it by itself so I will wake up with my alarm, get ready and go. I won't have that great feeling of waking up and having an extra hour to sleep when I look at my phone.

you feel cheated? my country doesn't participate 🙁 and last year i woke up feeling like i had lost an hour

 

[twelvetigers]

I figured out how to use my gift card to Express. After trying on slacks (didn't fit) and lamenting over all the hideous sweaters and button-up that are too tight in M and huge in L... my husband had a grand idea. I bought some pants, went to get a gelato, went back and returned them. Cash went back on my credit card. Now I'm gonna buy a pair of Sperry's. 🙂

Sent my (favorite) Coach purse in to have the hinge mechanism repaired. If they can't fix it (I doubt it can be fixed) I hope I can get a discount or something on a new purse.

Also found a Lucky's outlet that will be open soon (yusssss) and got a shirt from the GAP outlet for like $12.

Then we ate at the Melting Pot and man... I'm full. Home in a minute and I can sit on my fat ass and order some shoes. 🙂

 

[equineconstant]

Ooh, I love the Melting Pot! It's my usual birthday restaurant. 😀

 

[equinerider26]

I finally feel like I'm starting to make friends!

I've always had a hard time make friends outside of school. I'm great talking to people in class, but I can never seem to make that transfer out to non-school activities. Like, the 4 people in my anatomy group get along perfectly (we're probably the best-matched group in the class) - we laugh the whole time, help each other out, make fun of each other, and still get everything done. BUT I'm so awkward outside of school I didn't know how to make that transfer. But on Halloween I went to my one of my lab member's house (she lives with 2 other girls in our class) to watch movies. There were a bunch of people over and it was only slightly awkward. Then Thursday, our group finally exchanged numbers (don't know why we hadn't earlier) - the first time I've gotten a classmates number! Seem silly but it was a big step for me. Friday, our graduate school organization put on an event at a club/bar and a group of about 10-15 of us went. They had bottomless cups, so I indulged quite a bit and had a grand time. Finally, yesterday, I went in for the first time to study anatomy with people in my class. One of the girls that's in my lab group (and one that took me home on Friday) was there, and she was completely amused by my and one other girl's antics while intoxicated. We all had a good laugh and studied together.

Anyways, long and crazy rant that makes me seem like Captain Depserate, but I needed to write it all down so I could celebrate my little social victory. 😀

 

[hedgiehog]

Spicy tofu (mapo dofu) and crab rangoon for dinner yum!

 

[Trilt]

Made our first fire for the season! 😀

(boyfriend is convinced the house is going to burn down. 🙄)

 

[Hotfillyky]

I finally feel like I'm starting to make friends!

I've always had a hard time make friends outside of school. I'm great talking to people in class, but I can never seem to make that transfer out to non-school activities. Like, the 4 people in my anatomy group get along perfectly (we're probably the best-matched group in the class) - we laugh the whole time, help each other out, make fun of each other, and still get everything done. BUT I'm so awkward outside of school I didn't know how to make that transfer. But on Halloween I went to my one of my lab member's house (she lives with 2 other girls in our class) to watch movies. There were a bunch of people over and it was only slightly awkward. Then Thursday, our group finally exchanged numbers (don't know why we hadn't earlier) - the first time I've gotten a classmates number! Seem silly but it was a big step for me. Friday, our graduate school organization put on an event at a club/bar and a group of about 10-15 of us went. They had bottomless cups, so I indulged quite a bit and had a grand time. Finally, yesterday, I went in for the first time to study anatomy with people in my class. One of the girls that's in my lab group (and one that took me home on Friday) was there, and she was completely amused by my and one other girl's antics while intoxicated. We all had a good laugh and studied together.

Anyways, long and crazy rant that makes me seem like Captain Depserate, but I needed to write it all down so I could celebrate my little social victory. 😀

That's great! Just remember to be yourself.....and RELAX!

 

[Emiloo4]

Made our first fire for the season! 😀


(boyfriend is convinced the house is going to burn down. 🙄)

Oooo this reminds me. BF and I got a brand new beautiful insert for our fireplace on Friday. 😍 We've been saving up for 2 years and were finally able to get it (those suckers are expensive! 😱) Can't wait to use it when I visit over winter break 😀

 

[wolfspeaker]

Made our first fire for the season! 😀

(boyfriend is convinced the house is going to burn down. 🙄)

When I buy a house yeeeaars down the road, this is one of the must have criteria. A working wood fireplace. 😍

 

[Trilt]

When I buy a house yeeeaars down the road, this is one of the must have criteria. A working wood fireplace. 😍

It was definitely a selling point for my apartment. 😀

 

[Trematode]

My coworker quit on the spot so I was offered his job. My job just went from contract ending December 31st to full-time. I get benefits as well.

The only downside is that he likely quit because of how frustrating everything is: samples are constantly in the wrong boxes or missing, clients like to bring in samples at 430 on a Friday afternoon that need to be processed ASAP, the probe for one test sucks and the oven for the other test I do shuts off randomly because there is a break in the circuit.

At least I don't have to worry about being unemployed with student loans. I may start browsing for jobs related to my field. A biologist doing environmental chemistry? Blah.

 

[EngrSC]

I got a new desk 😍

It's definitely the simple things in life ...

 

[NStarz]

My mom is going to be here in a few hours! SOOO EXCITED.

Semi-rant though, because she's coming because I have a doctor's appointment which is not fun, and she's taking my kitty back home with her so I don't have to stress about her during finals.

 

[wolfspeaker]

I got the job!! I pretty much already knew I had the job, as the owner has been asking me to work there for 2.5 months. So, today's interview was just a formality with the other owner. But, now it is comfirmed.

And I get payed more than I thought I was going to. Which means, I might actually be able to save enough money up in the next 1-2 years between the two jobs, to take all my pre-reqs without student loans. 😀

 

[wildcatj]

Finally am seeing appointments without another tech at the new job. Nice to not be failing miserably!

 

[Jamr0ckin]

Finally am seeing appointments without another tech at the new job. Nice to not be failing miserably!

👍

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[equineconstant]

Registered for classes today (for the last time!) and my non-required, just-for-fun crime fiction class? A large number of my friends are taking it too. I think we might make up at least a third of the class. It's gonna be awesome. 😀

 

[wildcatj]

Registered for classes today (for the last time!) and my non-required, just-for-fun crime fiction class? A large number of my friends are taking it too. I think we might make up at least a third of the class. It's gonna be awesome. 😀

That sounds like an awesome class! I'm taking my first ever fun class next semester and it's all about dinosaurs!

 

[Lissarae06]

They passed a proposition in my county allowing liquor-by-the-drink to be sold on Sundays! Once I am allowed to drink again, I am going to a Mexican restaurant on a Sunday and ordering a big margarita!

 

[cowgirla]

They passed a proposition in my county allowing liquor-by-the-drink to be sold on Sundays! Once I am allowed to drink again, I am going to a Mexican restaurant on a Sunday and ordering a big margarita!

OK is slowly catching up to the rest of the states in some aspects. Next year, no smoking in public buildings? That would be amazing!

 

[twelvetigers]

I don't usually order drinks on Sunday anyway, but it was a stupid law and I'm glad it changed. Now they need to let liquor stores and car lots open on Sunday. Not that I care that much about buying a car on Sunday... it's just dumb.

 

[twelvetigers]

OK is slowly catching up to the rest of the states in some aspects. Next year, no smoking in public buildings? That would be amazing!

I remember when smoking was allowed in restaurants here. Bit by bit!

 

[Lissarae06]

I don't usually order drinks on Sunday anyway, but it was a stupid law and I'm glad it changed. Now they need to let liquor stores and car lots open on Sunday. Not that I care that much about buying a car on Sunday... it's just dumb.

We went to BWW to watch the super bowl one time. Joe got to drink beer but I tried to order a marg and got denied. It made me sad. Also, I didn't know you couldn't buy a car on Sundays. I wonder if that has to do with the banks being closed or something.

 

[twelvetigers]

Pretty sure it's just a 'day of rest' thing and not a 'government holiday' thing. Like, it's not the case in other states.

 

[Abnerrs]

Pretty sure it's just a 'day of rest' thing and not a 'government holiday' thing. Like, it's not the case in other states.

You can but drinks 24/7 where I live

 

[twelvetigers]

You can but drinks 24/7 where I live

Nevada is special...

 

[Abnerrs]

Ugh. Buy**

 

[EngrSC]

You can but drinks 24/7 where I live

Same here ... can buy a drink 24/7 and buy a car on a Sunday.

 

[Lissarae06]

Pretty sure it's just a 'day of rest' thing and not a 'government holiday' thing. Like, it's not the case in other states.

I know this is Oklahoma we're talking about but this makes no sense. Most other businesses can be open on Sundays.

 

[cowgirla]

I know this is Oklahoma we're talking about but this makes no sense..

I hope you are not surprised by this. it IS Oklahoma, after all
No smoking on campus...smoke every where else.
No alcohol on sundays, no cars on sundays, restaurants and stores closed on sundays. I just don't get it!

 

[EngrSC]

I hope you are not surprised by this. it IS Oklahoma, after all
No smoking on campus...smoke every where else.
No alcohol on sundays, no cars on sundays, restaurants and stores closed on sundays. I just don't get it!

I would die. Sunday is my only day off and is when I run all my errands!

 

[Lissarae06]

I would die. Sunday is my only day off and is when I run all my errands!

A lot of places are still open on Sundays. It's mostly the little mom and pop stores and small businesses that are closed. You can usually find at least one place of the type you need that is open.

 

[Abnerrs]

You know.... I honestly think that adjusting from the mindset that I can purchase most things at any time of the day or night, is going to be a rough one. Seriously, a large portion of our stores are open 24h. And you're hungry at 2am?! No problem! You have plenty of restaurants to choose from.

 

[bunnity]

You know.... I honestly think that adjusting from the mindset that I can purchase most things at any time of the day or night, is going to be a rough one. Seriously, a large portion of our stores are open 24h. And you're hungry at 2am?! No problem! You have plenty of restaurants to choose from.

If you come to Philly it won't be so bad. There aren't that many 24 hours stores but there are a few, and you can definitely buy a car or a drink whenever the hell you want 🙂

 

[Finnsheep]

Pretty sure it's just a 'day of rest' thing and not a 'government holiday' thing. Like, it's not the case in other states.

Personally, I like and respect the "day of rest" concept, although I do understand that there are times when having a store open is really important. And there have been times when I desperately needed something for the sheep or goats (emergency) and boy was I glad that TSC was open because my vet was out of town that day.

 

[Emiloo4]

Personally, I like and respect the "day of rest" concept, although I do understand that there are times when having a store open is really important. And there have been times when I desperately needed something for the sheep or goats (emergency) and boy was I glad that TSC was open because my vet was out of town that day.

Yeah I sort of don't care either way. I've lived in areas where Sunday was definitely holy and others where you could get anything 24/7. I think it should be up to individual stores though (aka mom and pop shops if they want Sunday off), and not necessarily determined by government. You definitely learn to deal with nothing on Sundays. It's not the end of the world, just inconvenient.
I once went on a spring break with myself and three friends to one of the girl's gorgeous cabins in NC. We wanted a relaxing week with lots of alcohol and good times...... turns out the damn town and every town surrounding it for 50 miles was dry . We made a big beer/alcohol run and stocked up for the week, and on the way home randomly stopped at the "Arbuckle Rodeo" where we had a rather unforgettable experience that we still reference constantly. But I clearly digress. 😀

 

[wolfspeaker]

Roommate just came home with a 5lb bag of sour gummy worms. 😍😍 It was only $5! And they are really GOOD!

 

[devyn]

In Ireland many businesses close down on Saturday and Sunday including banks and the post office.... but you can always buy alcohol.......😀

 

[DVMDream]

In Ireland many businesses close down on Saturday and Sunday including banks and the post office.... but you can always buy alcohol.......😀

Ireland is weird... 😛

 

[cowgirla]

In Ireland many businesses close down on Saturday and Sunday including banks and the post office.... but you can always buy alcohol.......😀

Id be okay with that. Mail can wait til Monday...but when you want alcohol it better be ASAP!

 

[cowgirla]

Lissarae, nekkid and I went out for mexican and margaritas over our lunch break. Well, nekkid and I had drinks. Lissa had a sprite Best pre-therio class plan ever

 

[DVMDream]

Id be okay with that. Mail can wait til Monday...but when you want alcohol it better be ASAP!

Now that I am done applying for vet school, I don't care if the mail comes on the weekend or not, but back during the application cycle... that Saturday mail means everything. 🙂

 

[Lissarae06]

Lissarae, nekkid and I went out for mexican and margaritas over our lunch break. Well, nekkid and I had drinks. Lissa had a sprite Best pre-therio class plan ever

Seriously went into a food coma. I just took an hour nap on the couch in the lounge area downstairs. Now I am fighting to keep my eyes open to get some schoolwork done.

 

[StartingoverVet]

Seriously went into a food coma. I just took an hour nap on the couch in the lounge area downstairs. Now I am fighting to keep my eyes open to get some schoolwork done.

I had a huge lunch and had a full 4 hours sleep.

I am definitely hitting a wall late in the semester here. Cutting out caffeine this week has not helped. 😴

 

[EngrSC]

At SOV and Lissa - I am jealous you can nap! Every so often I think it's a good idea but I always, without fail, feel worse following a nap than I did going into it. As a result I haven't taken a nap in ages ...

 

[wildcatj]

At SOV and Lissa - I am jealous you can nap! Every so often I think it's a good idea but I always, without fail, feel worse following a nap than I did going into it. As a result I haven't taken a nap in ages ...

I've found I have the same problem. Napping gives me a headache, makes me nauseated and more groggy than before I fell asleep. It's not as bad if I nap in someplace less comfortable than my bed for <30min, but I still don't feel great.

 

[wolfspeaker]

I can't nap unless I have a minimum 2.5 hours, preferably 3-4 hours to sleep. If I have less than 1 hour, forget it. At that point, I just toss and turn and brain worries about missing my alarm. I get up not rested and feeling like I just wasted an hour that I could have been doing something else productive.

I'm a long napper. 👍

 

[that redhead]

I'm used to being in the DC metro area and up here, nothing opens until noon on Sundays. ARGH. There is also zero Mexican food (not so much as a Taco Bell) so your talk of Mexican and margaritas is making me want to be home SO BAD. Only 5 weeks until I can gorge myself on Chipotle 😀

 

[Jamr0ckin]

I can't nap unless I have a minimum 2.5 hours, preferably 3-4 hours to sleep. If I have less than 1 hour, forget it. At that point, I just toss and turn and brain worries about missing my alarm. I get up not rested and feeling like I just wasted an hour that I could have been doing something else productive.

I'm a long napper. 👍

Me, too! Took a 3 hour nap today!


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[EngrSC]

I've found I have the same problem. Napping gives me a headache, makes me nauseated and more groggy than before I fell asleep. It's not as bad if I nap in someplace less comfortable than my bed for <30min, but I still don't feel great.

Same here ... I get a headache sometimes but mainly napping kills my appetite and makes me feel really groggy. If I nap with any food in my stomach I feel super duper nauseous when I wake up.