Five on Friday #175

EINS - Random Shit

-My life has become a professional detective level hunt for anything that will prove the legitimacy of our marriage.  Do you know how simultaneously depressing and awesome that is?  Awesome because, I love a good hunt.  Depressing because, we have to prove to a stranger who doesn't know us that we aren't faking our marriage.  Do you know how tedious is it to go through 3 years of bank statements to prove that your significant other regularly gave you money for rebecause your relationship is real?  How tedious it is to guess what this stranger will accept as proof that we aren't faking it?  To not know if you have enough or too much information to give to this stranger?  Does too much look like you're trying too hard?  Because we know that too little is definitely unacceptable.

-It is a #firstworldproblem, but it annoys me that frozen pie shells come in packs of 2.  This makes me feel obligated to make 2 pies, when I really only want to make ONE pie, tyvm.  This leads me to another story...

-So what had happened was... the night before Thanksgiving, I made 2 chocolate pies (because 2 pie shells... ugh).  By Monday, I had eaten almost a whole pie by myself.  On Monday, I went to the deli-bodega (like a convenience store) down the street from work in search of some ice cream.  While I was checking out, it somehow came up that I had a chocolate pie in my fridge that I really shouldn't leave in my fridge, otherwise, I'd eat it all myself and I really shouldn't do that.  The cashier/owner said, "My wife and I would KILL some chocolate pie."  We laughed and I said, "Maybe tomorrow I'll deliver pie?" and headed back to work.

I couldn't stop thinking about it, so when I left Tuesday morning (coincidentally #GivingTuesday), I brought the pie with me.  It was chilly outside, so it was fine sitting in Willow while I was in class.  When I got to work, I cut out 1/4 of the pie and put it on a plate, then plated another, smaller, slice for myself.  After my 1200 meeting on Tuesday, I walked the plate of pie down to the bodega.  The lady was at the register ringing someone up.  When she looked at me to ask if she could help me I said, "I have a pie delivery."  She ran from behind the register counter, pushed another worker out of the way, and gave me a huge hug and took the pie from me.

She was so happy, over a plate of pie, that she was going to share.  I think it was that she didn't really expect pie and I considered not bringing pie (because I know that some people are very anti-food from stranger's houses, and I was just some random customer), but I just had a feeling that I needed to deliver the pie.  I needed to be the good in the world, even if it was just for a few seconds.  There was more satisfaction for me in her excitement and huge hug than if I had just donated money towards a cause or given someone an expensive gift.

-Me typing something in the search bar:
I will type in the entire thing, no matter if what I'm looking for autofills.

Me when someone else is typing something in the search bar:
IT'S RIGHT THERE!  YOU DON'T HAVE TO TYPE IT ALL!  R.I.G.H.T.T.H.E.R.E......

-I bought a 5 subject notebook for taking notes this semester.  I ran out of paper in 2 of the sections before Thanksgiving.  Fortunately, I didn't use the last section since the class is online, so I've been putting my run over notes in that section, but it's REALLY messing with my OCD.
5 subject notebook = 1 (it's lighter than a 3 ring binder + all the shit I'd put it in)
3 ring binder w/ loose leaf paper = 1 (it holds more shit (which is also a downside) and I can add paper)

-Asking for a friend.  How guilty should a person feel for letting someone else do their homework because that someone else enjoyed it?

-You know how anal companies are about getting your name correct and ensuring that your personal information is completely correct?  I feel that I should be just as anal about companies who can't manage to get my name correct on my bills, even after I've spelled out my name for them (and I'm not just talking about my last name either).

But, by far, the absolute WOOOORRRSSSTTTT thing?
People who misspell any name I've ever legally used in a written form when my name is RIGHT THERE (in the email header, or on FB, or whateverrrr).  I cannot with that shit.  Attention to detail, people, attention to detail! 

-This will seem trivial, but it's a life changer....

For real.  I don't have to worry about my (expensive) mechanical pencils running out of eraser anymore.  I AM THE ERASER QUEEN!!!!  At first it was tedious, but the longer I'm in college, the longer the questions tend to be, which means that I'm erasing, like, half a page of text at a time...  That's hard on a mechanical pencil eraser.  I know we rarely appreciate the small pieces of rubber in our lives, but we should all take a minute to thank them for what they do for us.

-Speaking ultimate truths today:
Me to my Coworkers: I'm not ready yet. Please let me eat first. I'm in such a bad mood.
Me to Teh German: I tell myself it's fine.  Nothing is wrong, wrong.  But a series of trivial inconveniences sets off my irrational rage.

This is an apt analogy for my entire Friday.
Not only did the liquid spurt out from the top,
my sleeve got caught when I put the lid on.
*one million facepalm emojis*

-NBD, but I'm TWO books over my Goodreads challenge.  It's not even December yet.  #LikeABoss

-I let Teh PT Husband borrow my percussion massager Wednesday night.  I was unbearably disappointed when I went to bed on Thurs night and I didn't have it since we had done lunges as part of the workout on Wednesday afternoon and my ass hurt so bad by Thurs night, I wanted to cry. 

An ode to my massager in haiku form.
Dear Percussion Massager,
I miss you very much.
Please come home to me soonish.

ZWEI - Money Shit

More shopping....

-all dese fancy soaps from TJMaxx.  I can't help it.  I love those things.  It's no worse than paying $5 for body wash, so I feel like it evens itself out.
-a new piece of furniture/stand for the new printer since the plastic red 3 drawer thing I've had since my freshman year at NC State was NOT going to cut it.
-Spätzle from World Market for Teh German
-$5 running tanktop from Belk.
-A 1920s style dress for a Christmas party, which if it works out, I will also wear to the Company Holiday Shindig.
-A container for the dog's bull dicks.  They are smelling up the entire cabinet and I cannot tolerate it anymore.
-Extra bag of dog food to send to Teh Running Bestie since the beasts will need to eat while they are with her in December.
-Insulated tumblers for gifts
-Crocs house shoes.
-Smart plugs
-A hue bulb for the guest room
-Alexa dot for the guest room
-Day drinking shirt purchases... oops.  Damn Amazon deal of the day got me. 

Normal things...
-Groceries
-Lunch (Tattooed Moose, Park Pizza)
-Sweet tea, but ONLY ONE ALL WEEK, not a single one from Chickfila on campus. It's my own form of #Resist...
-Ice cream
-Laundry things
-Friyay Sundrop

DREI - From My Phone Shit

How fucking hard is it to make the bottle straw a few millimeters longer so I can actually use almost all of the soap in the container?  #FirstWorldProblems #IrrationallyAngry

Received my Mumford & Sons album from purchasing the M&S ticket for Teh Sister.
I mean, I had to check and see if Willow even has a CD player, but, Gods-be-praised, she does.

I will sticker you bitches.

Received 1 of 2 Woot Crap boxes.
Mostly children's toys, a Barbie "fitbit", a gun sight, a rubber mallet without rubber, 2 bags of "yoga socks" (they have the grippy stuff on the bottom), and some horrible Alabama "Roll Tide" stick figure family stickers.  The best part of the box was the awesome shirt, in a ladies medium, so it might actually fit me.

Everyone needs one meal they can cook well.
This is Teh German's.
Lawwwdd it was goooooooood.
Look at that perfect medium-rare.
I almost humped his leg, but I didn't want to choke on the meat in my mouth.
(You're welcome, Gentle Readers, you.are.welcome.)

I've been collecting White Elephant Christmas gifts all year.
I consider this a year-long challenge.

What do you call a snowman with a six pack?
An abdominal snowman..
or drunk.

Did your heart just explode?
Sorry not sorry.
Lawwwddd, I love that grey face.

A morning note from Husband because I was out running when he left for work.
./swoon

I feel like I could be a solid brand ambassador, or whatever they call them.

Dear World,
Thank you for a birthday cake ice cream sandwich.
It was everything I never knew I needed.
Love, Meg

VIER - From the Internet Shit

Who are these animals that:
1- have 5% battery at 3:02pm.
2- Don't clear their notifications?!?!?!
I'm having an anxiety attack just looking at that shit.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLL to people who think that pregnancy defines friendship.

This was the turning point in my life.

This will always be my approach.

FÜNF - Things that made me happy this week

1. Day drunk on a Friday, but sober enough to drive to the gym and work out and continue the party later for a friend's holiday celebration.
2. The end of the semester and being halfway through Bachelor's Degree #2.
3. Going through the photographic evidence that our marriage isn't a sham.
4. Struggling on the test question that everyone else struggled with.
5. No more cybersecurity class for the rest of the semester since the instructor has to go on travel.  Thank you adjunct professor!
6. Posting things to Twitter.  Not sure if I'm gonna stick with it, but it seems like a better place than Facebook for those types of posts.  IDK though.
7. Notes from Teh German before leaving home.
8. My $50 Woot Box of Crap was actually a hit.
9. ALL the black Friday order being delivered.
10. Midday drinking lunches with my coworkers where I laugh for so long, for so hard, that my cheeks hurt.

Happy Friday, Gentle Readers.

People I Cannot Relate To...

-People who complain about shitty sleeps because their pet(s) take up all the bed.  #sorrynotsorry  I didn't spend a mabillionty dollars on dog beds for my dogs to sleep in my bed, causing me to sleep like shit.  Nope, nope, nope.  Get the fuck off my bed, bitches.

-People who don't get unreasonably angry when their hair sticks to their lips after applying chapstick on a windy day.  FACK that shit makes me so angry.. and I know, I know.. #FirstWorldProblems

-People who don't get unreasonably angry when paper products are out in the bathroom (i.e. paper towels, toilet paper).  And don't get me started on turning the TP the wrong way.

-People who bitch about developments being put in nearby areas, but they live in suburbia.  You live in suburbia, outside a city that is growing so rapidly the infrastructure can't handle it.. but sure, I'm sorry your trees are gone.

-Students who complain about their grades, but didn't bother to do homework all semester.  Look here you little shit, I did all my homework and turned all my assignments in on time and I work full-time.  Do not dare tell me how little time you have.

-Women who forget their birth control.  Mine is permanently installed until I choose to have it removed, but I also take the pill for my hot flashes and I have ZERO problems remembering it. 

-People who fall asleep instantly.  I hate all of you.  Husband understands this hatred.

-People who can't nap.  Naps are an imperative part of my well-being.  Some people are legitimately confused when I have the opportunity but don't nap.

-People who don't take notes during class.  1) How do you stay awake?  2) Do you actually read the book later?  Who does that?

-People who do not laugh after someone says, "That's what she said."  You have no sense of humor, bye, Felicia.

-Even worse, people who do not say, "That's what she said," after something moderately dirty.  Opportunities to point out innuendos should always be taken, Michael Scott should have taught you that.

-People who can eat/drink things while there is still steam coming off of whatever it is.  How do you not scald your taste buds off?!  This one also applies to Husband.  Weirdo.

-Assholes who say, "Bless you," before someone sneezes.  Step on legos, bitches.

-Assholes who don't clear the time remaining on the microwave if they stop it early.  As someone who normally stops the microwave early (because I don't like hearing it beep when the cycle ends), I will either open the door then hit cancel or just press cancel 2x.  It's not that hard.

-People who can listen to any type of music.  I don't even like some of my favorite musics sometimes.  Well... maybe, I'm just not in the mood.

-People who buy books with movie covers instead of the original book cover.  NO.

-People who feel that college or high school was "the time of my life!"  Not even close.  There's never a day that I would choose to repeat either time in my life.  Same applies for my time in the Navy.  Nope, nope, nope.  I ain't doin' it.

-People who lie about their age.  Fuck, I can barely remember how old I am and I'm 32.  I earned these years, you better believe I'm proud of them.

-Anyone who wants to be the CEO or executive level management.  I don't need that kind of stress or responsibility.  I just want someone to pay me for the things that I do for them and then I can go home at the end of the day and not give a fuck.

-People who would rather be hot than cold.  I can add as many layers of clothes as I want, I cannot take off as many layers of clothes as I want.  That's how people get arrested.

-People who don't vote.  Silence is acceptance.  If you accept the way things have become, you are part of the problem.

-People who have a preferred brand of bottled water.  I'm here for whatever is cheapest.

-People who do not like butt-stuffing at Thanksgiving (butt-stuffing = stuffing inside the turkey).  Butt-stuffing is the best stuffing.. after that is boxed stuffing.

-People who let their kids play with noisy electronic devices in public.  Buy them earbuds or make them silence that shit.  The end.

-People who legitimately feel that puns and bad jokes are bad and should not be told/shared.  DIAF, hater of joy.

-Anyone who doesn't appreciate thumb holes in long sleeve shirts.  Thumb holes are the BEST.

-People who don't open links in new tabs.  What is this 1995?!

-Anyone who chooses to use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.  Do not touch me with your technology plague.  Don't even come near me.  I am offended just thinking about it.

-Assholes who live 20 feet away from their neighbors and still put their dogs outside and let them bark and bark and bark and bark and bark.  Do I like opening the window to yell-scream at your dogs to SHUT UP like we're in the country?  No.  Will I?  Fuck yes, I will.

-People who have a millionty icons on their desktop.  How do you even find anything in that?  STOP IT.

-People who do not lure themselves into doing certain things with the reward of special foods.  Wanna know the key to my success?  Feeding myself ALL THE THINGS.

Who are the people you cannot relate to?  Let's hear it.  No shame.

Weekend Review {11/26}

THURSDAY

Gentle Readers, I have a confession to make.  Prepare yourselves.  I hope you are sitting down.  Ok, here goes.  I don't like turkey.  I will eat it out of Thanksgiving obligation but I don't like it.  I definitely don't like it reheated.  It took me almost 33 years to come to this conclusion, but this year.. I've decided for certain.  I don't like turkey.  Thanksgiving for me is about everything else.  Especially the stuffing.  I LIVE for stuffing.  I'll also generously serve myself mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, whatever form of corn you got, carrots, mac and cheese, maybe 2 rolls if I don't have worry about everyone getting one, and maybe try a little bit of those weird things that are part of your family's "traditions"... but I'll have a minuscule serving of turkey, kthx.  I'll save that for everyone else.

Coffee and chocolate pie filling for breakfast.
#Champion

We woke up, had breakfast and I had considered going on a run, but wasn't feeling it, so I didn't.  Instead I went to the computer and fucked around until Teh Running Bestie texted me asking how my mac and cheese was, which I had completely forgotten I needed to make.

Does having a head cold and/or having to take medication for sinus problems make anyone else deficient?  There is so much from last week that I cannot remember.. obviously I was struggling during the week as well.  /shrug

Teh PT Wife had brought over a turkey to put in our oven around 11, so I can say I helped with the turkey.  I did actually.  I made sure that every time I even looked at anything that was going to be eaten I washed my hands so my sickness was less likely to be contracted.  Additionally, when it was time, I checked the turkey's temp and took it out when it was finished.

With Teh Running Bestie's prompting, I headed to the kitchen at 1230 to start my mac and cheese.  Most everyone who cooks asked for the mac and cheese recipe, so I think it was a winner!  I'll prob be posting the recipe in the foreseeable future.  Teh German turned on the dog show for me while I cooked.  I thought we had missed the hound group, but we hadn't.  I won't lie.  After the hounds, I turned off the TV and resumed my audiobook.  #Priorities.

After everything was done cooking, I headed upstairs to shower and get ready for public viewing.  By 2 we were next door to celebrate Thanksgiving with our extended family.  We were at Teh PT House for most of the afternoon.  In the evening, Teh PT Wife and I ventured out for some Black Friday shopping at Old Navy, Best Buy, Dick's, and Target.  While we were shopping, husbands were smoking cigars and drinking.

We made it back home around 11 and then it was bedtime.

FRIDAY

A slow start on Friday morning.  We started off the day by going to the gym, where death would have been a preferable end for most of the 30 minute workout.  After, Teh German went to help a riding buddy pack/move stuff while I worked for a bit.

While we were at the gym, Meri proved that no matter how much I treat her like my child, she is, but, an animal.

After Teh German came home, I finally showered, we ate late lunch/early dinner, and then we sat down and watched the entire Divergent series.  Sadly, the movies fucking suck and the books were sooo much better.  Additionally, the last movie was complete crap.  Even Teh German started to notice inconsistencies and errors and would point them out, which only served to stir me up and then I started in on my regular bashing, which I had been keeping in check.

Also, Allegiant doesn't really follow the book at all.  NO ME GUSTA.  SHE DIES.  At least get that right, faaacccckkkk.

While we were wasting our lives away in front of a screen, I discovered this Black Friday gem and made a solid life choice.  This is actually Teh Bear's fault, because eons ago when we lived together in MD, I remember him getting a steal of a deal on all 8 Harry Potter movies and I never forgot.  With Teh PT Kid currently reading through the series, I'm amping up for when he eventually finishes the series and we can watch all the movies.  #SorryNotSorry

This is doubly good because then Teh PT Wife can finally experience some Harry Potter awesomeness and she will finally get HP jokes between Teh PT Kid and I.

After watching 3 movies in a row, I was d.u.n.DUN. 

SATURDAY

Teh PT Wife wanted to go shopping again.  Who am I to not tag along?  We went by Home Goods and TJ Maxx, then we hit up Tattooed Moose for lunch, then we hiked across Charleston walked to the other end of the mall to go by Belk.  We stopped by World Market so I could pick up spatzle for Teh German.  Then we stopped at At Home, Kirklands, and, finally, Hobby Lobby.

Picked up a sweet $5 tank that I couldn't deny the gift of living in my closet.

After I got home, Teh German and I ate dinner, then we sat down in front of the TV and watched (please sit down to read this part too) the Clemson vs USC foosball game.  I kept making comments that we could watch Shameless instead, but Teh German insisted on watching the game.  We knew which team was going to win (Clemson), but Teh German kept yelling at the TV like it would make a difference.  I won't lie, USC really played hard, despite going up against an undefeated team.

After the game, it was bedtime.

SUNDAY

Teh German and I needed to run some errands on Sunday.  We were going to go to Denny's for breakfast, but I discovered as I drove up to the restaurant that they were closed... based on the black plastic over all the Denny's signs.  UGH.. So instead we went to IHOP.

After breakfast, we hit up Sam's, Walmart, then Lowe's.

When we got home,
Teh German was messing around in the garage and I was putting stuff away in the house.  Eventually, I started working on some homework.  Teh German came in just as I was finishing up.  We've been having some back and forth lately about the immigration interview and things we need to bring, but it kinda seemed like Teh German was putting all these things WE needed to bring on my shoulders.  I had asked him to send me a list of documents that we needed and he just kept saying shared accounts.  We have the utilities and a bank account together, but he insisted that wasn't enough.  Despite my objections, I finally looked up a suggested list of documents to bring to the interview and ended up printing out a millionty things.

I discovered that only one of our utility bills has both of our names on it, that my name was still incorrect on our insurance policies, and that many other things could serve to prove the relationship legitimacy.

Teh German was being helpful and tried to move the printer while it was printing to the new stand I purchased, and I almost threatened to cut his arms off and beat him with them.  I have a very precarious relationship with the current printer and when it works, no one is allowed to mess with the printer.  With all the documents in the printer queue, I would have been pissed if the printer had accidentally gotten unplugged and I had to redo all my work.  But he was trying, so 10 points for Gryffindor Teh German.

After I was done printing everything, Teh German suggested a dog walk since the beasts were extra obnoxious and I was obviously a little.. harried.  After our walk, Teh German helped me complete my pot cabinet lid storage task.  Lids are the most annoying part of my pots/pans storage and putting them on the door was the perfect solution.

Then, Teh German headed to Teh PT House for smoking time.  I followed a little while later, after finally putting the rest of the laundry stuff away.  We hung out for a little bit and eventually headed home for dinner.  After dinner, we watched a few episodes of Shameless and then, my Thanksgiving break was over and it was bedtime.

______________________________________________

Despite being sick, Thanksgiving break was very good for me.  The benefit to being sick is that midday naps aren't as frowned upon vs when you're just on school break and just happen to be home in time to take a midday nap.  #YOLO

I didn't do any homework, despite having a coding assignment, German hw, the last project for my circuits class, and the final project for my cybersecurity class.  I needed a break.  And I was sick.  It was probably for the best that I didn't even bother.

I cooked so much last week that we probably will only have to make dinner once this week because we still have so much leftovers in the fridge.  #Blessed?  Is that how it works?

This week consists of anxiously awaiting all my Black Friday shipments.
I have an OB/GYN appt to follow up on the follow up for my hot flashes on Wednesday.
Friday, we have our first Holiday party of the season.
Dec 5th, Teh Running Bestie and Teh Chief Smartass will be in CHS.
Dec 7th is the Kiawah Half Marathon. 
Our MD visitors will be taking Meri and Pax with them when they go back to MD and we will be without the beasts until Teh Running Bestie returns to Charleston in January for the Charleston Half Marathon.  There are a few consolations.  1- we will see them over NYE.  2- Where we are staying in Denver, there will be at least 10 greyhounds.  3- the neighbors would happily whore out their dogs if we needed a fix.


Let us trudge together into December!  ONWARD!

Five on Friday #174

EINS - Random Shit

-So I'm sick.  I want to die.  It's totally a thing.  Went to the doc on Wednesday and she has no idea what is wrong with me.  I have a slight fever, the strep test came back negative, and there might be some infection in my sinuses.  🤷  The doc prescribed me an antibiotic that is a distant penicillin relative (which I'm definitely allergic to), and we were worried it might kill me for the first 24-48 hours of me taking it.  I'm still alive, and no allergic reaction yet.  For real though, I carried around 2 benedryl in my pocket for the first 24 hours after taking it.

-I'm not ready for school to start back.  I don't really feel like I got anything accomplished over break since I was sick.  Granted, I'd rather be sick over a break than be sick and have to miss class.  So it's a trade off. 

-Today was my first day back at the gym in over a week (since I don't go to the gym within 3/4 days of a run-race) and I wanted to die.  Sickness + not having gone in over a week + being a fat ass yesterday?  Kill.me.now.please.

-There is homework I need to accomplish.  I'm not interested.  In fact, I'm feeling pretty checked out of the remainder of this semester.  This is no bueno.

-I learned a cool Cricut trick yesterday to "write" on the stickers to make them all stay in place.  I'm excited to try this on a large scale.  My Cricut likes to pretend it knows what to do better than me, BUT IT IS WRONG.

-The 99% off sale by Cards Against Humanity is awesome, but too time consuming for me to really care. 

-Soooo soooo soooo badly I want to do a Ragnar race.  This is where you and 11 other people run 200 miles in 2 days on almost no sleep while living in a 15 passenger van. 

-Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday, we had some sort of pasta.  This is an impressive record for me, Gentle Readers, as I tend to stay away from pasta.  Lasagna from the freezer on Monday since it was minimal effort, chicken and bok choy ramen on Tuesday, then beef stroganoff on Wednesday.  I'm not sure Teh German appreciated this as much as he should have.

-My favorite part of any Thanksgiving/Christmas (which is kinda like Thanksgiving 2) meal is the stuffing and the sweet potatoes and either chocolate or lemon pie.  The rest of it is optional.  I know.  I'm weird.

-We went to Teh PT House for Thanksgiving dinner and it was awesome.  I made homemade mac and cheese with velveeta (like Teh Mom used to/does) and every person who is super picky about food they like said it was the best mac and cheese they'd ever eaten.

-Also, Teh Sister said that she was kinda jealous of my chocolate pie because it was completely set and she's been having issues with her pies setting.  #WIN.  PS. I'm not the cooking sibling.  That's Teh Sister.  I'm the one everyone thought would need to hire a cook to live past the age of 30.  #HereWeAre

-Good thing Thanksgiving Break isn't over yet.  I still need to watch Catch & Release, which is already loaded in the DVD player.

-I've been wearing Teh Running Bestie's Garmin.  Gentle Readers, step tracking IS STUPID.  This stupid thing doesn't properly track my going up and down stairs and it sometimes gives me steps before I'm even out of the bed because I've pet Meri or rolled over and grabbed my phone.  And also, unless I run, I won't make my step "goal".  I just won't.  I don't even care.  Who the fuck actually NEEDS that many steps (at least 5000 per day is what the Garmin sets my "goal" at, stupid, stupid, stupid)?

-I got so many awesome shirts last weekend at the expo.  Mostly workout shirts because I needed some race and gym shirts since my race outfits are.. lacking.  #FirstWorldProblems, I know.

-I have 5 credits I need to use on Audible before I cancel my account (since I reactivated the other account), this is one of the most difficult problems I have to deal with, I'm certain.  I have to make good choices and still meet certain standards (purchased audiobooks may not be shorter than 10 hours).

ZWEI - Money Shit

Fuck me I went Black Friday shopping after being out of town the weekend prior.  Goodbye dollas.

-Old Navy - clothes for Teh German and myself.  Did we neeeeed new clothes?  Not really, but I'm using this as an excuse to purge.

-Dick's - new running shoes.  This was a need and pre-decided on.  I ended up buying 2 new pairs of running shoes.  1 will be put away for when my favorite pair finally gives up on me.  Again, with the purging.

-Best Buy - Back when I lived in Pax River, I used to scan stuff on ShopKick all.the.time.  I had 33,000 points that I'd never done anything with.  Well, after I decided NOT to buy a new laser printer that I really wanted, I realized that I could get some gift certificates with all those ShopKick points.  After a little bit of scanning last night at Best Buy, I ended up with $135 in gift certificates for Best Buy.  I/They couldn't find the printer I wanted in the store, so I came home and ordered it online for the same price.  Done.

-Kohl's - another pre-determined purchase, after a dog (PAX) ripped a hole in our already ripped comforter a few weeks ago, I need/wanted to get another comforter.  It worked itself out that I had a spare king-sized comforter on hand from the guest room, which just happened to be wayyyyyyy too big for the guest bed since it's low to the ground.  So I ended up buying 2 different comforters in queen size.  I'll see which one I like and return the other, probably.  Unless I like both and then I'll keep both and we'll have a back up for when the dogs (inevitably) rip this comforter.  #ThisIsWhyICantHaveNiceThings.  I also purchased a pair of capri workout britches for myself.  I've been on the hunt, so this was also a semi-planned purchase.

-Brooks - When I discovered that the shoes I had purchased at Dick's also came in black, I got pissed because I'd been looking for plain black shoes for walking/casual wear.  They showed on the Dick's website, but couldn't be ordered online and they were not available in any store.  This extra sucked, because it meant I had to pay full price for them rather than getting the 25% off.  BOO.  I did get a stupid ugly christmas sweater shirt with my $120 purchase, but still.  I'd rather get 25% off, kthx.

-Cards Against Humanity - I bought the new expansion and I tried to buy some of their 99% off crap, but wasn't successful.  Oh well.

-Target - Since Teh PT Wife and I were by Target, we perused the store and picked up a few things.  I found some squeaky toys for Meri for Christmas, Pax was already taken care of at Halloween, and some oreos and a white shirt to replace the one that I accidentally tinted blue while we were in Australia, and some Nexium.  I know, real solid Black Friday purchases going on there.

-Audible - I have 2 Audible accounts I switch between depending on if there is a sale running, since sales never apply to current subscribers, which I find incredibly infuriating.  For Black Friday you can pay $7 per month for 3 months.  Done.

All the food/travel things for a Runcation.
-baggage fees (rude)
-eating, plenty of that.
-expo purchases (a percussion massager (WORTH IT), shirts)

Real life purchases:
-Spotify subscription
-Groceries x2
-Dairy Queen blizzard
-Willow's first doctor appointment (first oil change)

DREI - From My Phone Shit

When Husband says, "There's cough drops in the pantry."
And this is what you find.
Honey, that doesn't look like plural cough drops....
Also, what monster only leaves ONE cough drop in the bag?

Nurses have been on duty all week.

Care package from Teh Stepmom was a sweet surprise!

When you wash a linty blanket with your towels and then you have hairy pits and have to rewash ALL the towels.

Nurses on duty again.

When NOT to speak to your Husband.  ^^^

I know it's first worldy, but this plastic drain cover thingy brings me so much joy.
Being able to cover my knees AND my boobs?  #WorthIt

At least his ass isn't on MY pillow.
./shrug

#ThanksgivingBreakGoals
Check.

The beasts rode with me to pick up my meds after my doc visit.

I attempted to make beef (bison) stroganoff.
It was ok.

Morning snuggles

Coffee and chocolate pie filling for breakfast,
it's looking a little like Thanksgiving or Christmas around here.

I also had a poached egg and toast and it kinda looked like a smiley face, lol.

Teh German turned on the dog show for me while I was cooking mac and cheese for Thanksgiving dinner.

Found my EXACT Tamagotchi at Best Buy.
How are these still $20.  I do not understand.

This may be a TMI, but I'm on an antibiotic for whatever sickness I currently have and my doc gave me this for just in case.  #LadyProblems, ya'll.
Came home from the gym this morning and found this.
Thanks, Meri.

VIER - From the Internet Shit

FÜNF - Things that made me happy this week

1. Impromptu Black Friday shopping with Teh PT Wife.
2. Getting schweeeeet deals on shit.
3. The idea of purging my closet.  
4. When I squeaky farted getting out of bed this morning and Teh German almost cried from laughing.
5. Speech-to-text.  For real.  So good.  
6. A shared running calendar for Teh Running Bestie, Matilda, and myself.
7. Cooking 2 things perfectly for Thanksgiving: mac and cheese and chocolate pie.
8. Finally getting to go to the gym, even if I wanted to die.  Sick workouts are not for the weak.
9. Hot beverages and cold ice cream.
10. Having things to be grateful for.  Not just this week, but every.single.day.

Happy Friday, Gentle Readers.