Talk to me? I'm having a stupid panic attack -- Dan got me a spring cleaning service for V Day, and I am huddled on the porch chair, shaking, after having a meltdown before they came. Because I didn't have the spoons to do more than get off the floors before they came.
You always think harder is better. Maybe next time I patrol, I should carry bricks and use a stake made out of butter.
Buffy ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Strix - Mar 09, 2016 8:01:51 am PST #17127 of 30003
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:03:19 am PST #17128 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Aww, Strix, it's ok. Breathe. It's totally understandable how you feel, but you didn't need to do anything. They're a cleaning service. Trust me, they've seen worse. That's their job.
Zenkitty - Mar 09, 2016 8:07:36 am PST #17129 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Maria, that's an interesting article. I'm sharing it with my other teacher friends.
flea, that sounds like a major red flag to me. I'd bail.
-t, it's heartening to me to know that my company is not the only one pulling shenanigans.
I despair at the thought of dealing with this corporate BS for another 10-12-15 years. This morning's meeting left me exhausted just thinking about what's planned for this year.
Zenkitty - Mar 09, 2016 8:08:43 am PST #17130 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
What Liese said, Strix! It's okay. I totally feel your meltdown though.
sj - Mar 09, 2016 8:10:26 am PST #17131 of 30003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Strix, I completely understand that feeling, and that's why I've avoided looking into a cleaning service even though we really need one, but I'm sure Liese's right and they've seen worse and regardless they're getting paid.
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:13:28 am PST #17132 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
We put a lot of value judgement on housekeeping and it honestly doesn't belong there. We live in a complex world. We are not 1950's housewives whose role is tied up in our ability to set a neat table. There is a lot of living going on, and if that means our houses get messy, then so be it.
I only know this because I do a lot of beating myself up for the state of my living. In fact, today I'm planning on doing a bunch of catch-up housecleaning. But my value as a human being does not diminish because I've been unable to keep up with it in the recent past. I am valuable *because* I am a human being. And so are you.
Strix - Mar 09, 2016 8:13:29 am PST #17133 of 30003
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Thanks, Liese.
I'm just gonna babble for a sec.
Jumped in shower during meltdown, good.
Outside, good.
Circular breathing. Sipping on ice cold water.
LOUD WOOD CHIPPER, SHUT UP!
5 senses, flowers shoots, fresh air on clean skin, the almond of my shower gel, a sip of coffee for taste, birds.
OK, better.
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:14:42 am PST #17134 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yup, good job. Keep breathing. Stay in the moment. You are ok. You are safe. You are cared for.
-t - Mar 09, 2016 8:30:44 am PST #17135 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yikes, flea! That doesn't sound good.
Keep breathing and babbling, Stri
The quick rown fo jumped over the two lay dogs.
Hm. I guess there are worse letters to suddenly lose.
I think the objects I have to hand that are most suitable for bludgeoning are all also breakable (these "b"s brought to you by cut and paste...) There's a flowerpot could do some damage, and I'm not attached to it.
hippocampus - Mar 09, 2016 8:31:52 am PST #17136 of 30003
not your mom's socks.
Dear nurse practitioner. We do NOT. Repeat NOT need to make small talk before using the words "everything's fine" when calling with test results. I will talk to you after, but did not at that moment care how sunny it was outside.
Thanks so much for the ~ma, returning it to base until I can get the jet-pack trade in scheduled.