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So, this new job of mine is exceedingly... corporate. Today all the employees were given baseball caps. The back has embroidered on it "Understand, Enable, Motivate" with the company name. The front has on it a logo which, according to the explanation sheet which was handed out with the cap, is supposed to represent "that YOU, while being part of the greater XXXXXX community, are also an individual with your own thoughts, hopes, and desires." The logo is thus:
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Yes, my new employer thinks of its employees as a null set.
ETA: Oh, and we can't actually wear the hats at work. They're against the dress code.
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I am sorta sad tonight. 10 years ago I lost someone I love very dearly. My Aunt Marge was my father's oldest sister and my surrogate grandmother, since there mother died 5 years before I was born. Aunt Marge taught me to enjoy good food, good music, and good books. She also encouraged me to be everything I can be. I love her very dearly and thank her for everything she has given me. So tonight I raise a toast to her memory. *Raises Glass* Cheers Auntie and may you be happy in Heaven, for I know that's where you are.
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This stuff is good for contemplative moods, Sir Knight. Be well.
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I so want to just die, and resurrect when the pain is gone. This sucks monkey butt.
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I don't know as I'd be able to resurrect after that, but then again, if I use it on the causes of my stress? I won't have those migraines anymore....
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Ms. K, try this: Locate the notches in your supraorbital ridges. Press into the notches as hard as you can and hold for 5-10 seconds. Repeat several times if need be. Amazing. Warning - it will hurt like hell, but stick it out. You are actually supposed to bend your thumbs and press with the bone at the joint, but that hurts so bad I can't do it. 90% of the time, that little trick either made my headache go away or greatly reduced its intensity.
It may not work for you, but what have you got to lose, except maybe a headache?
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quote:Originally posted by Ms. K: Oy, tough crowd!
Just be thankful you weren't asking about your cooking skills!
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quote:Originally posted by Casey, lighting candles: *passes a pint of mead*
This stuff is good for contemplative moods, Sir Knight. Be well.
Casey I really do need that, but unfortunately I'm too worn out. I've kept myself busy so I didn't ponder on it too much. I will drink to her this weekend though.
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Signora - where is my supraorbital ridge? I mean, I assume it has something to do with my eyesockets, but I'm not sure what notches you're talking about - and I'd like to try this with my next headache.
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I managed to very painfully pull a muscle in my shoulder last night, by indulging in that exceedingly dangerous activity of scratching my back in the bath.
Ouch.
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If that's the one I've seen in the stores, I think it might be a bit big for the purposes.
Stinkerbelle has various cases, bags, etc. that she uses -- she's quite the accessory-phile. When she was younger, one of the first things she used for her dolls was a small backpack. It's pink with purple trim and her name on it (but there are various colors and patterns out there). It's about half the size of a regular school backpack. If you look in the doll section of the toy store (or the toy section of Walmart, target or the like), you'll probably see what I mean. They aren't usually in the school supplies section, though.
You could also check the purse section. There are girl's and ladies' purses that might work for what you want.
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quote:Originally posted by Mosherette: I managed to very painfully pull a muscle in my shoulder last night, by indulging in that exceedingly dangerous activity of scratching my back in the bath.
Ouch.
You're such a risk-taker. I did something similar a while back by sleeping on the couch. Hope you feel better soon.
Re: the Barbie case, back when I had Barbies (soooo long ago), they sold these great cases that held one or two dolls and had an area to store clothes (on hangers!), shoes, etc. They closed up with a sort of purse latch and had a carry handle. I looked all over for one during the few years DD had Barbies, and couldn't find one.
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I had one of those, Lainie. More recently, my daughters had the same kind of case, but it had velcro closures instead of the more durable purse-latch things.
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I woke up to a wife's worst nightmare this morning. The alarm went off for me to get the kids ready for school and there was a large lump of hot lava (AKA Hubby) in the bed! There are few things a wife fears more than a sick Hubby! I swear, a colicy baby doesn't whine as much.
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Thanks for that Rhiandmoi, unfortunately the age range is 5+ and my niece is only going to be three. I'm not sure what could be innappropriate about that case, but I'd be nervous buying her something out of her age range. It looks a bit on the large side too, and she only has two Barbies.
Both the SO and I are gobsmacked at how difficult it's been to find something. I could swear when I was a kid Barbie carrying cases were everywhere, but I can't even find anything vintage on Ebay that's of a reasonable size.
I'm really hoping I can find that pink caboodle somewhere, and it's big enough to fit a couple of Barbies. Something small that she can take with her to friends houses would be ideal.
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quote:Originally posted by Psihala: Supraorbital-ridge from answers.com.
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Thanks. I should have given a cite in the first place. Sorry.
quote:Originally posted by bthyb: Signora - where is my supraorbital ridge? I mean, I assume it has something to do with my eyesockets, but I'm not sure what notches you're talking about - and I'd like to try this with my next headache.
If you run your fingers across the underside of this ridge with just a little pressure, you'll feel a little dented in place. It should be about a third of the way from the inside (closer to your nose) edge of your eye.
My son-in-law heard about this while listening to the radio about 15 years ago and told my daughter. She thought it sounded crazy, but she tried it and told me about it. It doesn't work every time, but when it does, it's like a miracle. My friend, who is a nurse, said it works kind of like acupuncture by interrupting the pain impulse. Maybe Nurse Bettie will see this and comment.
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Today is National Coming Out Day. In observance of same, I wish strength to all those coming out and love 'n' acceptance to all those to whom they come out.
In the spirit of sharing coming-out stories (as we were doing several pages ago), many years ago my friend Cheri, after much hemming and hawing and dramatic drawing on a cigarette, said, "I have fallen in love...[dramatic exhale of smoke]...with a woman." I said, "Some people do," and she visibly relaxed and began chattering about the woman in question.
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In three hours, my doggie baby girl will hopefully get paroled!
The 6 weeks since the operation are over. We are doing x-rays to make sure that her knee healed properly. If so, then she can finally come out of the kennel for longer than potty breaks.
I'm keeping fingers and paws crossed. She has been a very good girl during this whole thing, but lately has been getting cranky.
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A few weeks ago I had a weird experience with some fromage d'Affinois with a hazelnut crust that made me a little nauseous. Now whenever I think about either fromage d'Affinois or hazelnut I get even more nauseous than the actual cheese made me.
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quote:Originally posted by ThistleSpectre: A few weeks ago I had a weird experience with some fromage d'Affinois with a hazelnut crust that made me a little nauseous. Now whenever I think about either fromage d'Affinois or hazelnut I get even more nauseous than the actual cheese made me.
I have the same reaction to Parrot Bay. Ughh...Just thinking about it now is making me shudder. I'm already pretty sensitive to alcohol, but...erghhh... One whiff of that vileness and I'm gone. Where's a vomit smiley when you need one?
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I'm excited! I have someone coming to speak about his experience during the Holocaust! What's even cooler is that he has a story I've only read about or heard stories about- he's a Hidden Child! This will make for a very interesting discussion, I think.
Edited because discussino may be Italian (I'm not sure), but it's definitely NOT English!
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quote:Originally posted by bthyb: Wow, Lexapro makes me feel like I'm moving through water...just hit me (I took it at 8 this morning).
Guess I'll be taking it at night from now on.
At least it doesn't make me jittery like the other meds I've tried...I can probably stick this one out
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ETA - Wow, this is not cool - I'm calling the doctor. I can barely think straight, I feel high, and hypersensitive to temperature.
I definitely think you should call your doctor. I took Lexapro successfully for a while and had none of those symptoms. Sounds like you need a different med.
I lucked out -- I knew what had worked for my brother, so the doctor gave me that.
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I called the doctor - he's out of the office but I told the receptionist what was going on. My fiance is coming to get me, as I can't drive like this.
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quote:Originally posted by bthyb: I called the doctor - he's out of the office but I told the receptionist what was going on. My fiance is coming to get me, as I can't drive like this.
A very wise decision, dear. Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.
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Weird question: If you saw someone wearing a hat and a hoodie, but without the hood pulled up over their head, would that be weird? Would you think, "Why don't you just wear your hood, you fool"?
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quote:Originally posted by Izzy Quigley the Lycanthrope: Weird question: If you saw someone wearing a hat and a hoodie, but without the hood pulled up over their head, would that be weird? Would you think, "Why don't you just wear your hood, you fool"?
I don't think it's weird. The hood might simply be too warm and the person might just routinely wear a hat. I hardly ever see people in hoodies actually using the hoods unless it's cold, and even then they tend to wear a tuque here if it's that cold. It's treated as a fashion item more than as a practical one.
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quote:Originally posted by Izzy Quigley the Lycanthrope: Weird question: If you saw someone wearing a hat and a hoodie, but without the hood pulled up over their head, would that be weird? Would you think, "Why don't you just wear your hood, you fool"?
Is it cold out? Because personally I find hats warmer than hoods.
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quote:Originally posted by Jenn: What kind of hat, though?
A warm hat, like a stocking cap (toque), or one of those ones with the long ends that wrap around (which, confusingly, are also called hoods). Hoods on jackets/sweatshirts don't keep my ears warm, even if I pull the drawstring tight and risk looking like an idiot.
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But is that the kind of hat Izzy was talking about?
I don't do hoods because I'm a chronic pedestrian and hoods obscure my peripheral vision. If it's cold enough in the winter I do the tuque, hoodie, scarves, and whatever else I can work in and hope for the best when crossing the street.
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