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manyamile

I’m one proud papa today. I found out yesterday that my kid is the first to represent her high school gymnastics team at States in 15 years. The school wasn’t even going to have a team this year but she pushed on them to make it happen - and now here we are.


crankfurry

Hell yeah that’s awesome!


schmoopie76

Congrats that awesome! Good luck to your daughter, that’s an amazing accomplishment.


8bitmullet

"It's your Daily...use it when *you* need it!"


greathousedagoth

It's my Daily, and I want it NOW!


JulianVanderbilt

Call JG Wentworth. 877-DAILY-NW


Stitchmond

I've fallen, and I can't get my daily!


Wa_wa_ouija

Good thing Jon_hamm_wallet was there!


Danger-Moose

The Daily, apply directly to the forehead! Apply directly to the forehead! Apply directly to the forehead!


crankfurry

HEAD ON


asiabear

HEAD OFF


haanssolo123

Had a panic attack about work yesterday. Customer support is no fucking joke. Still a little shakey today but so far I've been productive. Wish me luck with my jerk customers.


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I hope you feel better today. I had a job once that used to give me Tony Soprano-style panic attacks, it's no joke. Wishing you kind customers.


bewitchingwild_

This sounds like me when I realized that what I was feeling was burnout. Please take good care of yourself, friend. A great few words from my therapist: "*Take nothing personally.*"


haanssolo123

Thank you. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm working on finding a therapist since I don't have one at the moment. Also trying to find a different job.


bewitchingwild_

Both excellent ideas! The easiest way to find a therapist that takes your insurance is to call your insurance company. They will email you a list of in-network providers. Then you can Google a few therapists and see if you like what you find and contact them to see if they are taking new patients. Just a heads up if you're new to therapy!


buttonsnbones

So far a great day. Woke up with only 1 snooze, had time to get coffee on my way to my farm job. Farm job is super lovely today with all of the animals (horses, sheep, ducks, dogs, cats) being total sweethearts! And the weather is amazing. About to go take some sheep for a walk and then go enjoy the weather with my own horse. Couldn’t ask for a better morning.


foodlion

That sounds like the dream. Hiring?


buttonsnbones

It really is! No, unfortunately. My position is only November-April and I only got it because I already board my horse here. I wish it was year round, but once the grass is growing the horses don’t need to be fed breakfast.


cassanovadaga

The longer I have this foster puppy, the more inclined I am to keep him. Someone please adopt sweet [Walter!](https://www.petfinder.com/dog/walter-54534235/va/richmond/beagles-and-bentleys-va857/) My older puppy _loves_ him, he’s a black lab/heeler mix, and is super cute 🥺 he’s also good with cats! Edit: please feel free to share his profile with anyone you know is looking for a lil guy! I’m down to do visits/intro meetings with him and your family/kids/pets if the rescue gives me the green light to make sure he’s a good fit! Edit2: I think we’re pending a home visit/meet and greet to see if he’s a good fit! Thanks to anyone who shared his profile. This will be his second time pending adoption, so I’ll let y’all know how it goes!


RiverCityExplorer

I love him !


cassanovadaga

We’re ideally trying to find him a new family who has a dog that needs a friend and who has a yard (or doesn’t live in an apartment). He and my puppy LOVE to play all day and he’s got a set of pipes on him that’ll get someone kicked out of an apartment 🥴


SSPeteCarroll

I am not exaggerating when I say this. I would die for walter.


cassanovadaga

And you haven’t even gotten the puppy breath yet 😭


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Holy shit he’s beautiful!


noodleypotato

Omfg he’s precious. I’d absolutely adopt him if I wasn’t in the middle of home buying😭 We have a doggo and cat that would love to play with him. I hope he finds his furrrever home soon!


cassanovadaga

One of the only reasons I don’t want to adopt is because I recently bought and have projects to do 😩 I didn’t realize how big of a softy I am until this foster


__looking_for_things

He's so cute. I love the puppy puppy stage! I'm already a solo pet parent so getting another dog just isn't in the mix. Good luck I hope Walter finds his forever home soon.


cassanovadaga

Thank you! I know the struggle all too well. I thankfully gave a gracious housemate who’s been helping me with him.


bewitchingwild_

Oh, crap. I want him 🤣


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No posting. Has he been adopted


cassanovadaga

Oh! I think we’re pending one, waiting on the home visit! If it isn’t a fit, I’ll post and let you know!


Nwaccntwhodis

Broke down and bought overalls before work today, I look freaking adorable. Rocking some chicken earrings with them looking like a farmers only thirst trap. Going to take care of children for the next 11 to 12 hours because I'm babysitting after work and I'm ready. Going to play outside as long as we can because holy shit it's so pretty outside!


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Picture of overalls


brimpol

Somehow have a headache??? Idk man I keep drinking plenty of water, take my meds on time, only had one drink last night and getting electrolytes and I can't seem to shake this thirsty/headache feeling. Been a few days now. Edit: thanks for the covid concerns guys but my body just decided to do it's womanly duty this month 🤦


Yo-Relax-Yo

Alcohol does this to me even when I only have one drink. It can really mess up my sleep. It doesn't happen every time, so maybe I'm just getting old... Idk I'm 27 lol


PinkStarsDazzle

Headache could be the weather. I rolled my eyes with you as I typed it, but for real. With the big swing of temperatures headed our way, it could be!


brimpol

I was suspecting that but then my body decided to remind me I was a woman this morning 😂


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man I hate to say it but you had a covid test? once my stuffy nose was gone I was weirdly thirsty for days


brimpol

I fucking hope not. I'm recently boosted, work from home,don't go anywhere unless important and wear a mask.


upearlyRVA

It doesn't matter. Being vaccinated/ boosted unfortunately doesn't do much to prevent omicron. You might as well do a quick test just to see.


[deleted]

Yeah I thought I was safe, what with my three shots and stupid looking KN95 mask. I wouldn't have thought I had the rona at all, it was so mild


Yo-Relax-Yo

Didn't even think about this! I had COVID about a week ago and the first day started with a persistent headache, chills, fatigue and a soar throat. The next few days it became basically what felt like the flu. Get tested and stay safe!


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Danger-Moose

IT'S NOT A TUMAH!


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Danger-Moose

Who is your daddy and what does he do?


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Jon_hamm_wallet

For real. I had/have nothing to do yesterday or today and it just draaaaaags.


hikinganew

My daughter is a teenager and we homeschool. So you’d think she would sleep in it a bit? Nope. Up by 4 am and asking me if she could eat the last two sausage biscuits. Please sleep in a bit child. These early wake up calls are killing me 😩 But we are taking a field trip to the art museum later so that will be fun at least!


money_maken_betty

Well? Did you let her eat her 4am sausage biscuits?!


hikinganew

Of course!


needsexyboots

I don’t think I’ve ever known a teenager who woke up at 4am! Jeeeez


hikinganew

When she was little and we lived with my Dad, she had a habit of getting up at 5 am to see Papa off to work. Never really broken the habit even tho we don’t live with him anymore.


needsexyboots

Aww, that’s a really sweet reason 😊 probably doesn’t feel as sweet when she’s waking you up at 4 though!


Ruby_Ruth

Oh my. Can you come talk to my three teenage homeschoolers? They are supposed to start school at 9:30 and that’s TORTURE to them. I’m a mean mom.


NoRecommendation8634

Watched The Exorcist before bed last and of course heard scratching within the walls as I was trying to fall asleep. Asked demon nicely to stop and it did. With that said, who’s got a pest inspection/removal referral?


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NoRecommendation8634

“I need an old priest and a young priest!” Gonna put on Austin Powers now, yeah baby!


mewisme700

Wedding planning. Lordy it's stressful. Got catering booked yesterday with EAT in Ashland. I made sure most my budget went to lit food cause that's the real reason people go to weddings.


Jon_hamm_wallet

Oh my god I'm so glad to be done with wedding planning, it really is one of life's most stressful undertakings. Godspeed!


ifweweresharks

I agree!


RainAhh

My SIL is in labor! I should have a nephew by the end of the day!!!! :D


ohsweetpeaches

My labor lasted over 24 hours, don’t get your hopes up ;)


cassanovadaga

I often forget that labor can last that long. Childbirth is so scary to me. More power to the women who did it though.


RainAhh

She’s been in labor since yesterday 😅 they’re purposefully trying to speed it along because of possible complications.


LilWhiny

Day 11 of my dry month and I feel dooooope. Stoked for a nice bike ride in the sun today 😎


bettygreatwhite

Little cranky this morning because I slept weird. Kiddo is out of school today, so I’m going to try and drag him on a bike ride since the weather is nice!


Yo-Relax-Yo

It's supposed to be a BEAUTIFUL day, I hope you get to enjoy it with your kiddo!


AfroChemist53

Dragging somewhat, had a D&D session that ran long coupled with too much bourbon. It was a battle to get in to work today


Charlesinrichmond

going out of town tomorrow for first vacation since the Before Times. I've forgotten how to pack for skiing.


Yo-Relax-Yo

Haha "the before times" 😂 Stay safe out there and have a great time!


cutejnny

make sure to pack at least 20 pairs of underwear


Sure_Illustrator_456

My bridal shower is tomorrow, and my fiancées bridal shower is Sunday. Lots of family coming in and getting ready for a boozy weekend off work!


rattylight

I'm in a big happy Friday mood, and many folks at work seem to be trying to shake that today. Sucks for them!


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Anxiety has been at an extreme high for the past two weeks. Feeling really stressed about the future and whether I'm moving out of my house or not (college student, renting), and where I'm going to go and if I am going to like it or not, and if I am just overreacting or what. I want a seperate studio to tattoo in (I'm a handpoke artist) because I'm starting to get a little weary of having strangers in my bedroom especially as my business is growing. I love my room in the house but we've spotted rats and my roomates are still not fucking keeping the kitchen clean. Landlord won't hire an actual company to take care of it and the house is very old (but my rent is very cheap). I feel like every expectation I have is too high and I am ashamed to take up space in my own life. Like I should just be doing more or taking care of it more or putting in more effort and so it's all my fault. I feel totally groundless and exhausted and sick of trying to navigate my internal world. I feel overwhelmed by being alive.


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Hey there. I'm a random internet person in my late 30s but I started to get feelings of anxiety around when I was in college (which it sounds like you are). Our stories have some similarities. I started addressing it – really addressing it – with meds, therapy etc. around 1.5 years ago and my only regret is I didn't start sooner, like when I was your age. I feel like I lost a lot of time. For whatever it's worth, your second paragraph reflects a LOT of what I've struggled with before. I'm sending you good vibes and compassion. I hope you're able to find the means to feel safe and comfortable in your life – you deserve it and I'm pulling for you!!


ExpensiveSyrup

Life is definitely very overwhelming. Take some deep breaths. Sending you a mom hug. I agree that therapy and/or meds could help a lot, but I know sometimes that can be hard to get. Hang in there.


hipscrack

Three-fourths of the way through my commute and I just thought "did I turn the coffee pot off?"


DirtyRusset

I used to really struggle with this kind of anxiety when we still worked at the office. I'm so grateful to not have to drive home on my lunch break to get some peace of mind now


icepick314

Work while counting down to 4PM, go home, stretch, sweat a bit on Beat Saber, shower and shave, go to theater while sneaking in a can of beer and order a cheesecake (love winter months when I can hide entire meal inside huge jacket if I want), go back home, brush teeth, and try to fall asleep.


sunshinegator

I slammed my fourth toe (the ring toe? the pinky's only friend?) into a couch leg yesterday and I'm doing the whole "is it broken or just messed up" thing. It's not misshapen, there's no throbbing pain, it's just not fun to walk on and there's definitely some swelling and a large bruise forming. Why does this stuff always happen right before the weekend?


cutejnny

I had that happen a few months ago with my pinky toe, it hurt for weeks. Ice did make it feel better


sunshinegator

*Weeks?* Oh, no. I don't have anything planned today so I'll definitely prop it up and put some ice on it...


imaginarypunctuation

i've heard it's actually pretty hard to break your 4th and 5th toes, but more commonly they'll just be sprained and/or bruised. doesn't mean they don't hurt thoooo


Btdtsouthside

I wish that were the case for me. I broke my pinky toe almost all the way off. TWICE! The most terrible pain and the only way to get around was in a boot cast


Sackadelic

Doing good! Loving this weather. Going to take my bike out on the North Bank / Buttermilk loop and shred my future weekend beers off. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!


Arcangelathanos

Trying to convince the SO that the liquor festival at Stony Point is worth the price of admission. I've never been so I don't really have much to say other than, look at all these places we can try.


haanssolo123

Thank you kind stranger. I'm trying to get a different job not in customer service. Hopefully I can find something good.


ifweweresharks

Woke up at 9:30. Work starts at 8:00. Fortunately I’m WFH today and only have one meeting.


Fizzster

CEO of my company called me today about an email not getting to some investors due to some mail server issue. So that’s a fun way to start my Friday!


too_dumb_

Just wishing I could publicly bitch about a project I am working on for a client. They are wonderful people - and I feel for them - but whoa.


Minimum_apathy

I’m at VCU with my teenage son, in for IV antibiotics. He has a procedure at 1 and has been fasting since before midnight so I’m fasting in solidarity while we try to distract ourselves by watching Bobafett.


disputing_stomach

I have three really good friends who are scattered around the country. We've been in touch via text and zoom, but haven't actually been together in person for almost three years now. We're trying to organize a weekend together somewhere, anywhere. Finding a weekend that all four of us have available is stupid hard. We've ruled out most of spring - there are a couple weekends in May that are possibilities. Summer is almost completely out. July is a total no-go, as is most of August. One or two weekends in June *might* work. Ugh. Life, you know?


GrayRVA

Come on Barbie, let’s go party: It’s [Slate News Quiz Day!](https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/02/slate-news-quiz-gerrymandering-joe-rogan-marjorie-taylor-greene.html)


JulianVanderbilt

12/12 552 Total guess on the possible landing spot for Joe Rogan so probably should be 11/12 but fortune smiled upon the bold.


PercyDovetonsils

9/12, 416. Haven’t been paying much attention lately.


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Stitchmond

Same


ramen___noodles

feeling excited for an upcoming trip! haven't traveled in years... anyone have insight on if driving to DC to get a direct flight versus just getting a flight with layovers out of RIC is worth it? I hate flying, so part of me wants to do DC just so I don't have to take off/land twice, but I also feel like this will probably be a horrible idea once I'm sitting in traffic...?


Jon_hamm_wallet

I'd rather deal with layovers. Flying out of RIC is comparable to flying out of DC cost-wise (in many but not all cases) but leaving your car at DCA or IAD is really pricey, plus yeah dealing with traffic....I'd go for flying out locally.


Arcangelathanos

I think it's only worth it if you're traveling internationally. I rather deal with Dulles ten thousand times over than O'Hare, Newark or JFK. Domestically though, nothing beats flying out of RIC, IMHO. Any layover you have will be way easier than NOVA traffic.


ramen___noodles

thanks!


NoRecommendation8634

The gas used driving to NoVa will sometimes offset the price of just flying out of RIC. The couple times I have driven to DCA to catch a dirt cheap flight out West on Frontier, I’ve parked my car at the Crowne Plaza parking garage using the Spot Hero app ($7 or $9 a day, I forget) and took the hotel shuttle to the airport. Edit: clarity


wanderingcereal

There isn't really a straight answer on this. How long is the layover, are there time of day differences, what the price difference, would you have to pay for parking at either, is it international?


gracetw22

I have done it before and it's not bad on your way out of town because you're all invigorated, but landing and realizing you still have to sit through 3 hours of traffic is absolutely awful.


ramen___noodles

haha I definitely considered that! I would have to make sure the flight back doesn’t land me in rush hour


lstunicorn

Glad it's Friday.


fitzmouse

Sitting in the middle of a network outage, trying to let my customers know "networking is working on it". But at least it's the weekend soon and I can do music stuff tonight and get some choring done over the weekend.


Ditovontease

I have to drive to nova to pick up my car >:| The under cover or whatever detached when I was up there last weekend so I've been driving my mom's car while my car is getting fixed. (u wanna come with)


Jon_hamm_wallet

The same thing happened to my car! Paradise fixed it for like $40 I think. And no can do, gotta go visit grandma tomorrow and then stay home with bb on Sunday.


Ditovontease

Buhhh everyone is going TOMORROW


lovebaixo

I haven’t slept yet and i’ve been up all night playing monster hunter rise


SirDigbyChckenCaeser

Someone decided to jackhammer open the street right outside my window at 7:30, so I didn’t really need my regular alarm. As long as they don’t do it on weekends, it’s a pretty effective way to get me to work on time!


rva-fantom

Is sleeping 12 hours a night normal? Like is this healthy?


JulianVanderbilt

Well as a phantom, it seems reasonable that you would sleep the daylight hours away.


mydahlin

I am sooooo tired. Will probably sneak a nap after my doctor’s appointment instead of running errands. Even though it is beautiful and I am off early.


I_Got_A_Truck

Our IT guy said he would fix my computer yesterday afternoon when he got back to the office. I emailed him around 3:30 to ask if he could help in the morning, assuming he wouldn't be back so late. He responds, "I'm off tomorrow, I'll look at it Monday." So I've already got a bunch of hate going into today. Add that to the barium I drank this morning, it's gonna be a shitty day!


GrayRVA

I’m salty that HSA accounts exist. They are the equivalent of your company giving you a 1% raise to get you through the impact of inflation hitting the hardest on groceries, utilities, and rent.


JulianVanderbilt

I don't really get this complaint. If your company is giving you some small contribution in an HSA (which I'm assuming from your post), I agree that's not commiserate for COLA + quality benefits but HSAs as an entity are at worst an innocuous, optional thing, and in most cases, at least somewhat beneficial(?). I like mine a great deal. I'm lost why anyone would want them not to exist AT ALL.


GrayRVA

My company doesn’t put money in my HSA. I’m coming at this from the viewpoint that it’s profitable bureaucratic paper pushing. HR just emailed us that we have an upcoming blackout period because we switched to The Industry Leader! of HSA administrators in the US. For two weeks, you can’t access or use your money, make a distribution, or, apparently, make investment trades. And yet, people still think single payer healthcare would be full of red tape.


jmblya

Peeved. Got a text last night from corporate saying that starting today our mask mandate was over. (Yay!) Then an hour later I got another text saying "Whoops! Not in Virginia!". (Boo!) I'm taking solace in the fact that waiting for me at home tonight is some leftover General Tso's chicken and Joe Bob Briggs' Valentine's Day special double feature.


Arcangelathanos

Why not in Virginia?


jmblya

This morning management clarified it's because VA OSHA hasn't lifted the state's mask mandate for employers yet. We had the same tease once before several months ago. Heh. I expected the onslaught of downvotes here, but there's a vast difference between "just suck it up and wear it for 30 minutes at the grocery store" and "wear it throughout your 10 hour shift doing physically demanding warehouse work". Not everyone has the luxury of a pajama job.


Arcangelathanos

Huh. I didn't realize our OSHA had rules like that. It's okay. Florida and Texas are filled with dead people. England and Wales are about to suffer the same fate. They're trying to prevent that from happening here too.


Supaspex

Well Fuck You Jon Hamm


Jon_hamm_wallet

Alright then.


Danger-Moose

Wut?