Lindsay's New Rules of Etiquette #1
From now on it is impolite to send invitations to birthday or baby showers to old maids, unless you are a member of their immediate family or a close friend.
I am trying really hard to not let my lack of a family make me bitter or too sad. Is it too much to ask not to receive invitations to showers from people I haven't spoken to in over a decade and who can't even spell my name right? Maybe I'll be less sensitive as I get older, but I could really use a break from the constant reminders that I'm not married.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Breaking up with Cymbalta, that is.
When my doctor and I were talking about switching antidepressants she asked how things were going in my life right now because, as she said, "I might experience a little dip when I came off the Cymbalta." She wasn't kidding. This medicine has some wicked withdrawal effects - nausea, dizziness, aches, swelling, diarrhea, nightmares. In other words, lots and lots of fun.
I took Friday and Saturday off of work, which I'm sure made my boss really happy. Fortunately I was scheduled to have Sunday and Monday off so I get a four-day weekend to try to get over this transition. Unfortunately I've only cut my dose in half so far so I have another step down to go.
Oh the joys of medication.
When my doctor and I were talking about switching antidepressants she asked how things were going in my life right now because, as she said, "I might experience a little dip when I came off the Cymbalta." She wasn't kidding. This medicine has some wicked withdrawal effects - nausea, dizziness, aches, swelling, diarrhea, nightmares. In other words, lots and lots of fun.
I took Friday and Saturday off of work, which I'm sure made my boss really happy. Fortunately I was scheduled to have Sunday and Monday off so I get a four-day weekend to try to get over this transition. Unfortunately I've only cut my dose in half so far so I have another step down to go.
Oh the joys of medication.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Pet Peeve #2
"Simon Says"
This pet peeve involves songs that tell you how to dance to them. Some examples are obvious - The Hokey Pokey is never fun, especially if you are wearing roller skates and trying to put your whole self in and out. The song should be called The Recipe for Disaster. But I digress.
Other songs don't actually tell you what to do, but they are choreographed - The Macarena, That Funky Chicken song, line dancing in general. I am still scarred from my 8th grade PE unit on line dancing. What I learned from that unit was to burn both calories and my dignity all to the catchy tune of "Achy Breaky Heart."
Then there is the insidious class of songs that people have created imaginary choreography for. I was driving around on my lunch break yesterday when "Rock Lobster" came on the radio. It's a catchy tune with amusing lyrics. I was enjoying the song, and the flashback to my teen years, when the song got to that part where they say "Down, down, down, down, etc." My pleasant flashback turned to horror as I pictured everyone around me at a church dance sinking down to lie on the floor at that particular point in the song. I always hated when everyone did that. Why? Because for the first thing, I don't like lying on cultural hall floors especially while wearing a dress. Two, I am contrary by nature. You say "black" and I'll say "white." Everyone lies on the floor and I just don't want to join in. I am not a joiner by nature. Same thing with CrissCross wanting me to "Jump Jump" or the Village People and spelling letters with my arms.
p.s. You are probably thinking, "But Lindsay, what about square dancing? You didn't mention square dancing." Well, I don't have much experience with square dancing except for once in 6th grade when we square danced one night at camp. It was a lot of fun, but mostly just because I got to hold hands with some cute boys.
This pet peeve involves songs that tell you how to dance to them. Some examples are obvious - The Hokey Pokey is never fun, especially if you are wearing roller skates and trying to put your whole self in and out. The song should be called The Recipe for Disaster. But I digress.
Other songs don't actually tell you what to do, but they are choreographed - The Macarena, That Funky Chicken song, line dancing in general. I am still scarred from my 8th grade PE unit on line dancing. What I learned from that unit was to burn both calories and my dignity all to the catchy tune of "Achy Breaky Heart."
Then there is the insidious class of songs that people have created imaginary choreography for. I was driving around on my lunch break yesterday when "Rock Lobster" came on the radio. It's a catchy tune with amusing lyrics. I was enjoying the song, and the flashback to my teen years, when the song got to that part where they say "Down, down, down, down, etc." My pleasant flashback turned to horror as I pictured everyone around me at a church dance sinking down to lie on the floor at that particular point in the song. I always hated when everyone did that. Why? Because for the first thing, I don't like lying on cultural hall floors especially while wearing a dress. Two, I am contrary by nature. You say "black" and I'll say "white." Everyone lies on the floor and I just don't want to join in. I am not a joiner by nature. Same thing with CrissCross wanting me to "Jump Jump" or the Village People and spelling letters with my arms.
p.s. You are probably thinking, "But Lindsay, what about square dancing? You didn't mention square dancing." Well, I don't have much experience with square dancing except for once in 6th grade when we square danced one night at camp. It was a lot of fun, but mostly just because I got to hold hands with some cute boys.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Pet Peeve #1
"Roy G. Biv"
It totally bugs me when my boss sends me multicolored emails instead of spending time doing something useful like answering the phone or helping a customer. I'm used to my boss spending most of the day in her office, but I try to assume she is doing something important. However today I received a very colorful email from her. And I mean colorful literally. She emphasized her various points by making them all different colors and fonts. This was not just visually disconcerting but also infuriating as well. More so because it wasn't the first time. I wonder what our customers waiting in long lines for service would think if they knew the store manager was sitting in the back creating multicolored emails.
It totally bugs me when my boss sends me multicolored emails instead of spending time doing something useful like answering the phone or helping a customer. I'm used to my boss spending most of the day in her office, but I try to assume she is doing something important. However today I received a very colorful email from her. And I mean colorful literally. She emphasized her various points by making them all different colors and fonts. This was not just visually disconcerting but also infuriating as well. More so because it wasn't the first time. I wonder what our customers waiting in long lines for service would think if they knew the store manager was sitting in the back creating multicolored emails.
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