The mother of one of my Mom's friends died today. Her friend is more of an honorary aunt to me since she's known me all of my life. I knew that her mother wasn't in the best of health. But, I didn't think she was in as bad shape as she was, I guess. But I didn't see her that often. I guess the funeral is going to be some time this week. I really hate going to funerals but I have to be there. It would be wrong not to go.

It just sucks.

Quote from: Laura Squirrel on August 18, 2014, 01:06:03 PM
The mother of one of my Mom's friends died today. Her friend is more of an honorary aunt to me since she's known me all of my life. I knew that her mother wasn't in the best of health. But, I didn't think she was in as bad shape as she was, I guess. But I didn't see her that often. I guess the funeral is going to be some time this week. I really hate going to funerals but I have to be there. It would be wrong not to go.

It just sucks.

Cyber hugs girlfriend!

Thanks.

I can't connect my PS3 to the internet.  After over an hour of failed attempts to get it back online with my ISP, they said I'd have to call my router company to fix it, so I called them.  The warranty on it is expired so they can't fix it over the phone unless I extend the warranty......UUUUUUGGGGGH!!!!!  It might just be cheaper and better to get another router, but that still extra money I'd have to spend.

Friday was my birthday and I had long standing plans to get together for dinner with an old friend. A few hours before we're due to meet she sends me a text that her training is going late and she won't be able to make it. We're both nurses so I know how this goes. I asked her to send me a message if she gets off in time so we can just meet since we haven't seen each other in months.

I decided to go to Denny's for dinner and made a stop at Fred Meyers to grab something for desert and what do I see? My friend who'se too busy to take me to the dinner she promised me weeks before, picking up meal type items. I didn't even say anything, I just walked away without her seeing me. 45 minutes later she texts me and tells me she's just getting out of training and is too tired and drained to get together. I was so upset I just went home and went to bed. She was one of my closest friends, one of the first when I moved to Alaska and someone I always thought I could trust and she lied to me - not one but twice. To say I was devastated is an understatement. It really put a bad spin on my whole weekend and confirmed for me that I simply cannot trust people. What a ->-bleeped-<-ty way to spend a birthday.

Quote from: Laura Squirrel on August 18, 2014, 01:06:03 PM
The mother of one of my Mom's friends died today. Her friend is more of an honorary aunt to me since she's known me all of my life. I knew that her mother wasn't in the best of health. But, I didn't think she was in as bad shape as she was, I guess. But I didn't see her that often. I guess the funeral is going to be some time this week. I really hate going to funerals but I have to be there. It would be wrong not to go.

It just sucks.

Oh my gosh Laura I'm so so sooo sorry to hear about this. You OK hun? If you need to talk or something I'm here just so ya know.

@Winter: I'm very sorry to hear about this happening to you on your birthday of all days. I wish you all my best in moving on from this.
Ali

Quote from: Allyda on August 18, 2014, 11:02:43 PM
Oh my gosh Laura I'm so so sooo sorry to hear about this. You OK hun? If you need to talk or something I'm here just so ya know.

Yeah, I'm okay. It just hit me kind of hard when I heard the news since I wasn't expecting it.

It seems no one has a problem at work breaking the compliance rules so as to satisfy a client I look after who bullies and treats us like dirt.
We have large financial fines to pay back the client when we make errors which makes it worse.
We are being asked, no told, to act without valid and proper instructions to do things that the client can then potentially claim credits for.
And people wonder how huge amounts of money can be misappropriated in finance. Just due to people unwilling to speak up. Not me.

I seem to be the only one who seems to understand the magnitude of the issue yet the client service people side with the client and don't care as it is more work for them. Management seems mesmerised and unwilling to understand the real significance of the problem.

Tomorrow I am going directly to our risk team who will have kittens when they find out what is going on.
Things will change and fast.

I have worked in places before where if you acted on a non valid instruction you were sacked...

I think I have steamed up the windows as I vent...

Missing Nero a lot.

Quote from: Jenny07 on August 19, 2014, 03:45:42 AM
It seems no one has a problem at work breaking the compliance rules so as to satisfy a client I look after who bullies and treats us like dirt.
We have large financial fines to pay back the client when we make errors which makes it worse.
We are being asked, no told, to act without valid and proper instructions to do things that the client can then potentially claim credits for.
And people wonder how huge amounts of money can be misappropriated in finance. Just due to people unwilling to speak up. Not me.

I seem to be the only one who seems to understand the magnitude of the issue yet the client service people side with the client and don't care as it is more work for them. Management seems mesmerised and unwilling to understand the real significance of the problem.

Tomorrow I am going directly to our risk team who will have kittens when they find out what is going on.
Things will change and fast.

I have worked in places before where if you acted on a non valid instruction you were sacked...

I think I have steamed up the windows as I vent...

Good for you, it seems as if there are no scruples anymore anywhere!

Quote from: Jill F on August 19, 2014, 04:12:01 AM
Missing Nero a lot.

A lot of us are Jill. I'm right there with ya!

Ali

Losing the money at the casino tonight. I should have walked away before that.

Quote from: EvanAidan on August 19, 2014, 11:14:09 PM
Losing the money at the casino tonight. I should have walked away before that.

Gambling is extremely addictive, and can ruin anybody whether he/she is rich or poor.
The only solution is to find another exciting task, even though it is not so much thrilling as gambling.

barbie~~

Quote from: King Malachite on August 18, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
I can't connect my PS3 to the internet.  After over an hour of failed attempts to get it back online with my ISP, they said I'd have to call my router company to fix it, so I called them.  The warranty on it is expired so they can't fix it over the phone unless I extend the warranty......UUUUUUGGGGGH!!!!!  It might just be cheaper and better to get another router, but that still extra money I'd have to spend.

Maybe if the warranty has expired the contract has too?

I am assuming that u are in the US. I know here in the uk if ure contract with the internet company has expired and something like that happens u can ring them n go to the retentions department and say u are thinking about leaving and going with a new company ( who normally supply the routers free) as ure router is broken and u can't afford a new one and they may send u a new one out but just make u renew ure contract with them for another 12 months or whatever it is

Hope that makes sense n u know what I mean?

Might be worth a try

It's not really an addiction. I'll go out like once every month or so take 40 with me then quit when I lose it, but yes your right. My fiancé and I are looking for new stuff to do rather than that.

My ex is acting sketchy and asking for my tax information.

Stopping HRT =(

I am sure I'll fell terrible the next days, with zero energy...

But it is for the greater good...FFS September 5th! =)

Quote from: Natalia on August 20, 2014, 02:10:30 PM
Stopping HRT =(

I am sure I'll fell terrible the next days, with zero energy...

But it is for the greater good...FFS September 5th! =)

Did they say you had to stop HRT for FFS? I know that for GRS they sometimes do if you're going to be immobile for a length of time on account clotting concerns. Wishing you well with that too, you're already very attractive so you have a jump on it.

Quote from: King Malachite on August 18, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
I can't connect my PS3 to the internet.  After over an hour of failed attempts to get it back online with my ISP, they said I'd have to call my router company to fix it, so I called them.  The warranty on it is expired so they can't fix it over the phone unless I extend the warranty......UUUUUUGGGGGH!!!!!  It might just be cheaper and better to get another router, but that still extra money I'd have to spend.

Did you power cycle the router?  Check the settings?  Try hooking a computer up to it? 

I'm in the process of booking an FFS date. And I don't feel happy at all. Just sad that I had to resort to a surgeon because I barely look feminine. I'll be using whatever is left of my savings, and it won't even be a complete FFS.