sherryberrypie Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 In other ways our relationship just totally defies traditional gender roles and ideas. I hear ya there hahaha. I AM going to tell him that I want to definitely be engaged before I'm 26. I think that's reasonable and something that he would be able to understand, seeing as he was so determined to buy a house before he hit 24...for whatever reason. How long have you two been married now? I had a cheeseburger and onion rings today. So good, but now my gut feels all burny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firiel Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We haven't even been married for eight months yet... I just counted it out on my fingers, and it seems like so much longer than that (but not in a bad way!). I think it's totally reasonable to want to be engaged by 26... but then, that's coming from the girl who got married at 22 and whose mom and sister were both married at age 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 FML. Seriously. All we wanted was ONE weekend. Two days to relax and leave things behind. Alex's work phone kept ringing, and he was coughing up blood. Yes, blood. We left the hotel first thing this morning and spent the rest of it driving back home and seeing doctors. He had an x-ray done and a blood test done because now he needs a CT scan because the x-ray showed this weird half-moon shaped shadow on one of his lungs. Freaked out right now. As soon as I get done my strike reporting for the day, I am just going to spend the rest of the day trying to relax with Alex. He's doubly stressed because there is a gas leak or something at his work site so everything is shut down AGAIN. Can you guys please think good thoughts for his health? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 ...thinking good thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm thinking of him Sherry! do they have any idea what it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firiel Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thinking good thoughts! Good luck with everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 It's happened before, but the last time was two years ago and it wasn't like this. I know he's frightened this time because he called both of his parents :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 So frozen. Sat in the pouring rain for at least half an hour doing one interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'll keep thinking good thoughts for Alex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thanks I think he got suckered into fixing the site at work. He should be at home in BED. MEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 After a very emotional and crappy day, we managed to turn things around. Went to dinner at our favourite spot here in town and then met up with some friends to watch Battle LA. It has no plot, very little character development, but LOTS of cool explosions, which was what we both needed to clear our heads. After that we had 'coffee' with two girlfriends and sat around for hours joking and goofing off. It really helped. Today he is going back to the walk-in to ask for his x-ray to be sent to a radiologist and to have this x-ray compared with a previous one from a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Going to be so glad when this issue is finished. I have spent SO much time researching and interviewing for this big article. Spent another 5 hours at it today and I am hungry and exhausted at this point. I screwed up my eating today, I only had cereal for breakfast, and a couple of coffees and a piece of lemon loaf at Starbucks. Now it's 6 pm and I'm totally woozy and starving. Hope once I have some dinner that my head will de-cloud because I have a lot of writing ahead today and tomorrow. I didn't get the associate editor job, but I am actually kind of relieved. I'm finding that I like news much better. The new managing editor is giving me the news position again, with a raise because she said that news is the right fit for me and I am kicking $#% at it...she doesn't want anyone else to have the section. I should ask what the raise will be when she has more info, because I'd MUCH prefer to not have to work two jobs anymore. I only have one shift this week anyhow. I know my boss likes the new girl better so she is getting all of the hours, but I've been wanting to quit for awhile anyways. It's just so corporate and ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocio Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sorry you didn't get the job, even if it wasn't your number 1 choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Eh it's all good. I wasn't even disappointed, which says something. I've been getting a lot of great feedback and compliments lately, so for now I think news is the right place for me. Next year will be my last year at the paper, at any rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Maybe it will be a good enough raise you won't need the retail position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I doubt it. I feel sad. Alex didn't come home again today We were supposed to go see my movie choice tonight (since his was last night) but he forgot. I know he's stressed and worried, but he's always trying to protect me by withholding information or his true feelings. It's frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Why do men do this? I'm not a fragile creature that needs to be protected, would they like it if we did this? L doesn't do this a lot but he has a few times. His thing is he's a rational thinker and in a hysterical moment thinks with his rational brain and doesn't let the emotion show - sometimes I need the emotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 No matter how many times I reassure him that I won't break into a million pieces, he won't give me bad news. Instead, he holds it in and stays in a crappy mood until I pull it out of him. He doesn't like it when I do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I guess all I can do now is give him big hugs. His Dad is in the medical field and is prepared to go all 'poppa bear' if things don't move quickly. He's been cleared for a CT and now just has to wait for an appointment. I went and saw a doc this morning about my snoring problem/teeth grinding/constant sleepiness. She said that I have a sinus infection and will feel better and breathe better if I use a saline solution. So I bought a saline solution kit and just used it. What a difference! I feel so clear and feel like that mass of gross in my throat is breaking up. Con- I feel like I have to sneeze now but can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 tra la la la la.... slogging through issue 13 (last issue is #14!) of the paper...uploading files onto the remote server...bored...waiting...bored... realizing I haven't been to the gym in a week...wondering where the week went... contemplating nap. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Felt just so exhausted today. Finished the paper, started a research paper, and napped for an hour. Exciting day. My friends are at the bar, but I couldn't be bothered. I asked Alex last night if he managed to eat healthy yesterday. He sheepishly answered that he had Wendy's Breakfast: life cereal Snack ice cream (whoops) Lunch ramen Dinner roasted chicken pasta salad with veggies green salad with tomato and caesar dressing/croutons yam/potato salad Didn't go to boot camp. No energy. Going to the gym in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I don't think I'm losing weight yet - didn't go to the gym last week! - but my portion sizes are still going okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Mine too, except for Sunday brunch and Monday's dinner. I haven't been eating as many fruits and veggies as I should though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have been having 3 meals but 1 of those meals as been a subway sandwhich. :s I bought a bunch of stuff tonight, hoping that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherryberrypie Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think it will I'm hungry...wanting a chicken leg LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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