Head empty but he's got the spirit
Trash garden had some winter damage and now I'm impatiently waiting to see what survived and what needs to be pulled
For the last two'ish weeks, we've been tasked with doing nothing but beta-testing of the new database we'll be using and now they've locked our old one to do another data load and suspended testing for the day so I feel adrift and absolutely do not want to do any of the other things I could probably do
It is sunny! And 60+ degrees! On a Friday afternoon!! I have one too many hours left of work 🥲
Of course it's sunny this week with rain in the forecast for the weekend 🥲
Today reminded me that one reason I enjoy my current job is because I can call people (ambiguous) out on their bullshit and it's acceptable whereas at my last job, I'd just be a bitch/bully
Nearly a year after starting my new job, I'm being recommended for a promotion and my salary will increase 30% from what I initially made 🥹
On one hand, I'm extremely flattered when I'm recommended for special projects at work; on the other, I need to learn how to say no or stop getting lost in rabbit holes
Just me and my latest hyperfixation (crochet blanket) staying up past midnight surrounded by the piles of unfinished projects (puff blanket, shirt pattern)
I'm entirely sick of people telling us (namely, me) that our house is great and in a good location, because sure, we can do things to the physical house to make it better, but that doesn't address its proximity to a main thoroughfare and the shit that comes with that (constant traffic! motorcycle bar! etc)
Currently feeling anxious because I need/want to be doing things but can't decide because I'm anxious!
What a weird feeling to be recognized and lauded for the same traits your previous employer despised
This year's cookie exchange menu:
- Peppermint balsamic fudge drops w/ganache and crushed peppermint/chocolate pretzels
- Lemon poppyseed cookies
- Cranberry-cardamom-ginger shortbread
- Spiced sugar cookies with salted caramel chips
- Honey and cream fennel cookies
It's been a bit of a feat given I only started this week and we have one of the worst ovens to exist
I threw together some bento origami bags for a cookie exchange and subsequently discovered improv quilting which???!!! This should've happened a long time ago
Lolol I failed at the whole "buy something more fuel efficient than what you have" goal I had for my new (to me) car
Should've taken this week off because I'm accomplishing noooothing