TOTALLY GEEKED!

Tangerine wrote:

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 I know that's strange, but it's our busiest day at work. And we have all the patients I really dislike today. Like the lady whose perfume scents our office for hours after she leaves and the guy we have to book double time for cleanings because he never shuts up long enough for the hygienist to get her work done. 

And  a bunch of other stuff. They're trying to get a five year renewal on our lease since the architect said there was no way our office could ever be anything except dental. Suddenly the property manager doesn't want us out asap. 

its really bumming me out because I was starting to look forward to doing something else. I know I still could, but it would be a good opportunity to retain this job with another dentist. 

sorry for the whining. I have some serious thinking to do. 

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 Hang in there, Tang!!  You are in my prayers for good decisions.  (And OH, the perfume thing is awful!  )

Tangerine wrote:

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Lexxy wrote:

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Tangerine wrote:

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I'm feeling pathetic and grumpy today. I hate Fridays.

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 Says no one ever!!  Why do you hate Fridays?

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 I know that's strange, but it's our busiest day at work. And we have all the patients I really dislike today. Like the lady whose perfume scents our office for hours after she leaves and the guy we have to book double time for cleanings because he never shuts up long enough for the hygienist to get her work done. 

And  a bunch of other stuff. They're trying to get a five year renewal on our lease since the architect said there was no way our office could ever be anything except dental. Suddenly the property manager doesn't want us out asap. 

its really bumming me out because I was starting to look forward to doing something else. I know I still could, but it would be a good opportunity to retain this job with another dentist. 

sorry for the whining. I have some serious thinking to do. 

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 I thought your dad was retiring.  Did he change his mind?

lilyofcourse wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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Being kind to someone is not wallowing in their problems.

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 I didn't say not to be kind.

But they divorced for a reason.

Why keep the stress? 

Divorce is about not carrying the other persons baggage anymore. 

 

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 YOUR experience is YOURS. Period.

I don't dump people that I care about.

flan

flan327 wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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Honeys_Mom wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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Being kind to someone is not wallowing in their problems.

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This.  Same concept (to me) as forgiveness.  True forgiveness stands alone and doesn't mean trust or love or "now we can hang out".  It means dropping the load of resentment/hate from your own shoulders.

Kindness, in the same way, has no strings.  It is simply a healing balm that makes the world a better place.  Enabling isn't kindness, it is a different animal, and we need to beware the difference. 

HM waxes philosophical this morning.  Happy Friday, Geeks!

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I agree with both of you.

Flan wants to maintain a relationship with the mother of her granddaughter. I understand that need for a positive relationship. There is nothing wrong with wanting a positive relationship and keeping the lines open. It's a win win for the child in the long run. 

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 No, not this DIL...

I love her. Period.

flan

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That's great flan.  Itty bitty will thank you!   

Blankie wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Fort Worth Mom wrote:

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That is really sad, flan.

I hope she gets some help.

She sounds like a very unhappy person.

That's a shame.

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She just wants her mother to love her...Her mother is toxic, crazy, paranoid...

I tried to show her what a real mother was, and tell her that she COULD change.

She's a strong, funny woman. I miss her.

flan 

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 Love is never wasted. Those seeds you planted may grow some day.

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Well said Blankie.  And, the more people that love you, that is great. 

Oops! So sorry! My bad!    Either way, I think that is wonderful that you will maintain your relationship.  We need to stop throwing people away.

Honeys_Mom wrote:

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Tang is having a sad underwear day.

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 I am, you guys. 

Thank you for listening to me. 

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Just heard on the news. We haven't had this much rain since 1957. We have broken all the records.

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That still breaks my heart about the Homecoming queen driving home and getting washed away just a few miles from her house.  That is so sad. 

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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Just heard on the news. We haven't had this much rain since 1957. We have broken all the records.

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That still breaks my heart about the Homecoming queen driving home and getting washed away just a few miles from her house.  That is so sad. 

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 People have no idea how very bad it is here.  There is nowhere for the water to drain to anymore.  DH used to be a fireman and has pounded into all our heads about driving across a road full of water.  It only takes four inches of water flowing at seven miles an hour to totally sweep a car off the road.

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 Not even when we see the pictures.

flan

Momala wrote:

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" It only takes four inches of water flowing at seven miles an hour to totally sweep a car off the road. "

NJN ~ absolutely true!!

San Antonio has signs at low water crossings: "Turn around - don't drown!"

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 As a former fireman DH saved many people who felt like they needed to chance it.  I can remember his mantra.  He pounds it into our head.  My kids will never cross a low water crossing!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

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People go out driving in this and aren't smart. Also, when it starts raining they race to get home even if it's not safe. Much safer to wait it out somewhere than to drive in a dangerous area. When it is actively raining it's one of the most dangerous situations.

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Years ago, there was a flood here and DH and I did the DUMBEST thing ever.  It was winter and the water flooded our basement in our rental house so we had no heat.  DS1 was just a baby.  So, I had the brilliant idea of driving home to stay the weekend with my parents which was about an hour and half drive.  So, we loaded DS into his car seat and off we went.  Then , we came upon a flooded road.  So, instead of turning around, we , like two IDIOTS decided to drive through it.  Luckily, it was OK and we got through, but I shudder to think about how damn STUPID that was! 

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 Which just shows god watches over stupid people! 

Heading outside to play in the dirt!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:

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Heading outside to play in the dirt!

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 Sorry my friend but you are delusional.  You mean mud.

Lexxy wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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I just had lobster bisque for lunch...Heavenly!!

flan

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 I have some in my freezer I completely forgot about.  It would have been lovely to eat over the winter.  For me it isn't such a summer food.

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 No, you're right, but Meijer had it on sale (it's the Panera brand).

flan

Tangerine wrote:

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And now bill collectors are calling the office for my brother. Wonderful.

Husband is taking me out for dinner tonight. I am so over today.

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 I'm sorry your day isn't going so great. I hope you have a nice dinner and weekend. 

flan327 wrote:

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Lexxy wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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I just had lobster bisque for lunch...Heavenly!!

flan

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 I have some in my freezer I completely forgot about.  It would have been lovely to eat over the winter.  For me it isn't such a summer food.

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 No, you're right, but Meijer had it on sale (it's the Panera brand).

flan

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 I didn't know Panera made lobster bisque.  I like Blount brand from Costco.  It is honestly better than some I've paid $10 a bowl for in restaurants.

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