Welcome to a new month.

Feels like spring has arrived.

White Rabbits.

Here in the UK it is the first day the those vulnerable people that have been shielding during lockdown find that the restrictions are now eased. Those that can return to work can do. For me, my shielding continues, I wish to stay safe.

I'm trying not to be so obvious about April 1st. Lol. They're not funny, haha. ;D

Good morning everyone(well it's morning here). Happy first of the month!!  :)

I live in the north east...what's the deal with the rabbits? We don't say that here in Rhode Isand lol. Can someone explain, please?

White rabbits because the ground was white from snow this morning.

That could easily be the case May 1 too. But I’ve never seen new snowfall in June.

White rabbits because the ground was white from snow this morning.

That could easily be the case May 1 too. But I’ve never seen new snowfall in June.


Hmm. That kind of explains it. I was thinking it means "good luck" during the new month.

I'm getting my 2nd vaccination Saturday. :)

I'm getting my 2nd vaccination Saturday. :)


Great!

I will be getting my first one next Friday. Can't wait to get it over with.

Hmm. That kind of explains it. I was thinking it means "good luck" during the new month.

I always assumed that was what it meant/implied as well.

I always assumed that was what it meant/implied as well.


Me too, I was just joking.

Me too, I was just joking.


Wait, I believed every word you said! That's not fair. ::)
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NOSA....I'm only kidding. :-*

Wait, I believed every word you said! That's not fair. ::)
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NOSA....I'm only kidding. :-*


Joking about the meaning of white rabbits. Not joking about the snow.

From Google:

"On the first day of every month, you may hear people saying 'White rabbits'. According to superstition, the saying is meant to give you good luck, if you say it on the first day of the month before midday."

I spent yesterday being safe indoors, and plan a quick shop and a good walk, keep a safe distance.

Great!

I will be getting my first one next Friday. Can't wait to get it over with.


Just the other day I caught a sore throat and I thought it was from the shot turns out it wasn't.

Just the other day I caught a sore throat and I thought it was from the shot turns out it wasn't.
How long ago was your first shot, it could be your immune system kicking in?

I'm getting my 2nd vaccination Saturday. :)
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In the next few weeks I will be having my second vaccination.

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In the next few weeks I will be having my second vaccination.

Still at least two weeks til I can get my first one.

Still at least two weeks til I can get my first one.
Speaking to my consultant yesterday, must had speeder things up.

Today is NOT a work day for me, because I worked yesterday instead. That's right, I worked on three consecutive days...all at the office.

While I was at the office yesterday, I found out that I'll have to work more often at the office than from home, because the process for one of my tasks is going to change, and I'll need to be at the office more regularly to work with it.

For the most part, I've enjoyed working from home during the past year, because for one thing I save wear-and-tear on the car, as well as fuel consumption...but there are things that I'll need to do more regularly at the office now.

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In the next few weeks I will be having my second vaccination.


Good Luck with that Phil. :)

Good Luck with that Phil. :)
All should be fine, hopefully it will be the same set up as previous, the same location, same day of the week, and almost the same time of the day.

A bunch of people at my work are getting their shot next week including me. Yay it is Good Friday! Also got let out an hour early because they sometimes do that before a holiday weekend.

I'm getting my 2nd shot later this morning so hopefully no side effects.

So I finally got my electric unicycle this week. Most people I've told about it think I've lost my mind.  ;D

Gonna take it out to the park today and start the learning process.

So I finally got my electric unicycle this week. Most people I've told about it think I've lost my mind.  ;D

Gonna take it out to the park today and start the learning process.


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How did the learning session go?

I'm getting my 2nd shot later this morning so hopefully no side effects.


Well,I woke up this morning and no side effects happened, no fever, no diarrhea, no nothing.  O0

Well,I woke up this morning and no side effects happened, no fever, no diarrhea, no nothing.  O0
No aching arm?

No aching arm?


Just a sore arm, that's about it.

Just a sore arm, that's about it.
Take paracetamol if the pain persists.

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If we were doing an avatar contest this would have been mine.

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How did the learning session go?


I couldn't go more than 5 feet on it before falling off. My calves are kind of beat up.

Just gotta keep at it.

I couldn't go more than 5 feet on it before falling off. My calves are kind of beat up.

Just gotta keep at it.
May be, exercise to strengthen your calves, or just good practice is needed?

May be, exercise to strengthen your calves, or just good practice is needed?


I need some kind of padding to protect the insides of my calves, at least during the training phase. The pedals on the side of the unicycle kept banging into them.

Take paracetamol if the pain persists.


I took 2 Percogesics yesterday.

I took 2 Percogesics yesterday.
Hopefully that is similar medicine?

Hopefully that is similar medicine?


They are pain relievers and fever reducers.

They are pain relievers and fever reducers.
Sounds the same. I did the same on my first vaccination.

Take paracetamol if the pain persists.


If I remember correctly this is known as acetaminophen in the US

If I remember correctly this is known as acetaminophen in the US

I took 2 Percogesics yesterday.
I trust the medicine Howard took is still fine.

Just had a nice visit with my step-daughter (who is fully vaccinated-health care worker) and our oldest granddaughter. It was a very nice visit. First guests (besides SIL) we have had in well over a year.


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My dad asked me to drive him to church this morning. First church service he has been to for a year.

Then he came to us for the day. Dai had hidden some small chocolate eggs around the place for James, my dad and me to look for. Apparently there is still one somewhere, so James and I will keep our eyes peeled.

Sounds the same. I did the same on my first vaccination.


How did you feel?

How did you feel?
Flu-ish for the first few days, and a fortnight later, flu-ish again when my immune system was kicking in.

Flu-ish for the first few days, and a fortnight later, flu-ish again when my immune system was kicking in.

I still have yet to receive my vaccinations. Hopefully I can get them this month.

However, I do have a doctors appointment this morning. I have to visit a 'general' surgeon to remove a growth on the top of my head. I don't know how it got there, but it has developed over the past several months...and it will get taken out this morning.

Flu-ish for the first few days, and a fortnight later, flu-ish again when my immune system was kicking in.

I still have yet to receive my vaccinations. Hopefully I can get them this month.

However, I do have a doctors appointment this morning. I have to visit a 'general' surgeon to remove a growth on the top of my head. I don't know how it got there, but it has developed over the past several months...and it will get taken out this morning.
You have to bear in mind, I found the older I get, the longer it takes to shake off flu.

You have to bear in mind, I found the older I get, the longer it takes to shake off flu.

Of course.

Btw, my appointment this morning was actually a consultation. I had to visit with the surgeon so that he could examine the lump on my head and determine the best way to go about removing it. That part is done. He said that within a week, a date should be set for the actual surgical operation. (In all likelihood, more than a week from right now.) If I don't hear back by the end of this week, I will give a call to the office and follow up.

This is wonderful news!

Finally after weeks of putting scents together, I have finally created my signature fragrance. It's called Jubilee Rose by Jessica Ann. I'm so excited!! It is actually Rose with Jasmine and other scents. The bottle is a bit plain and simple in appearance, but I like the bottle that way lol.  Can't wait to send them as gifts! I am beyond happy!!

https://i.ibb.co/wJmx1Lv/20210405-160054.jpg

This is wonderful news!

Finally after weeks of putting scents together, I have finally created my signature fragrance. It's called Jubilee Rose by Jessica Ann. I'm so excited!! It is actually Rose with Jasmine and other scents. The bottle is a bit plain and simple in appearance, but I like the bottle that way lol.  Can't wait to send them as gifts! I am beyond happy!!




That is so awesome!!! O0 :) 8)

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This is wonderful news!

Finally after weeks of putting scents together, I have finally created my signature fragrance. It's called Jubilee Rose by Jessica Ann. I'm so excited!! It is actually Rose with Jasmine and other scents. The bottle is a bit plain and simple in appearance, but I like the bottle that way lol.  Can't wait to send them as gifts! I am beyond happy!!

https://i.ibb.co/wJmx1Lv/20210405-160054.jpg


That’s really cool!

Only one suggestion, maybe change it so Jessica Ann is together on the second line? I almost didn’t see Ann.

That’s really cool!

Only one suggestion, maybe change it so Jessica Ann is together on the second line? I almost didn’t see Ann.


I see what you mean. I will ask the makers of the bottle and graphics maybe they can change that.  :) Thanks!

That’s really cool!

Only one suggestion, maybe change it so Jessica Ann is together on the second line? I almost didn’t see Ann.

I see what you mean. I will ask the makers of the bottle and graphics maybe they can change that.  :) Thanks!

I just now noticed that...

Flu-ish for the first few days, and a fortnight later, flu-ish again when my immune system was kicking in.


I woke up the next day and I didn't feel a thing.

This is wonderful news!

Finally after weeks of putting scents together, I have finally created my signature fragrance. It's called Jubilee Rose by Jessica Ann. I'm so excited!! It is actually Rose with Jasmine and other scents. The bottle is a bit plain and simple in appearance, but I like the bottle that way lol.  Can't wait to send them as gifts! I am beyond happy!!

https://i.ibb.co/wJmx1Lv/20210405-160054.jpg



Wow, Jess you have a Spotify and now you have a perfume? That's great, what is the scent of this perfume you created?  :)

I got my shot this morning. Single shot Johnson and Johnson is what they were giving. They said it affects you more the younger you are, and most people start to feel effects after 8 hours. So should be right about when I get home. My arm feels fine so far. It started out fine when I had a tetanus shot too but later on it ached for like 2 weeks.

I got my shot this morning. Single shot Johnson and Johnson is what they were giving. They said it affects you more the younger you are, and most people start to feel effects after 8 hours. So should be right about when I get home. My arm feels fine so far. It started out fine when I had a tetanus shot too but later on it ached for like 2 weeks.


Got your shot - YAY!  :)

Wow, Jess you have a Spotify and now you have a perfume? That's great, what is the scent of this perfume you created?  :)


It is mainly Rose, with some Jasmine and citrus. There are a few other scents in it as well.  :)

I got my shot this morning. Single shot Johnson and Johnson is what they were giving. They said it affects you more the younger you are, and most people start to feel effects after 8 hours. So should be right about when I get home. My arm feels fine so far. It started out fine when I had a tetanus shot too but later on it ached for like 2 weeks.
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Only the shot?

It is mainly Rose, with some Jasmine and citrus. There are a few other scents in it as well.  :)


Maybe you can send me a sample so that I can smell it.

Maybe you can send me a sample so that I can smell it.


Sure, I can do that. It's a very lady-like scent.

It is mainly Rose, with some Jasmine and citrus. There are a few other scents in it as well.  :)

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Maybe you can send me a sample so that I can smell it.

Sure, I can do that. It's a very lady-like scent.

I wouldn't mind a sample either!

Nice! O0
I wouldn't mind a sample either!


I'll send you a sample.  :)

I'll send you a sample.  :)

Thanks! :)

Anyways...today was a work day for me, at the office. I mentioned earlier that I will be working at my office a little more regularly now (and if I have to work from home again, my boss will let me know), due to some changes that will be occurring with the way I do much of my work.

I also found out that one of my coworkers has announced his resignation -- after only 16 months of being in the company (he was hired in late 2019) -- so his last day will be next week. (He has accepted a new offer elsewhere.) So my boss has reached out to hopefully find someone else to fill his void as soon as possible. This means the rest of us in the office will probably have to work more hours to learn/perform some of his duties for the time being. This is kind of a bummer that he's leaving us, but sometimes things happen the way they do.

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Only the shot?


What else would I get? Besides the vaccination card?

Besides extreme chills and a fever. Right now around 100 but shivering and chattering like I stepped out of a cold lake. I’ve never felt like this with a fever. My temperature is normally around 96-97. So it’s doing it’s job. Not tired though. And no pain or redness where they put in the shot, looks like just an IV site.

What else would I get? Besides the vaccination card?

Besides extreme chills and a fever. Right now around 100 but shivering and chattering like I stepped out of a cold lake. I’ve never felt like this with a fever. My temperature is normally around 96-97. So it’s doing it’s job. Not tired though. And no pain or redness where they put in the shot, looks like just an IV site.


UGH - hopefully the chills and fever go away quickly...  :-\\

UGH - hopefully the chills and fever go away quickly...  :-\\


The chills are gone but now I’m just hot and at 102. They said the immunity would build better if I don’t take a fever reducer so I’m leaving it alone.

The chills are gone but now I’m just hot and at 102. They said the immunity would build better if I don’t take a fever reducer so I’m leaving it alone.
Please get well soon, and take good care.

It's been a horrid day, my wi-fi has been playing up and my computer cannot connect properly, so other chores have been done. I even went out for a second walk for the day.
With access to be online only on my phone 📱 and I probably need a new tablet.

Please get well soon, and take good care.


Thanks. I topped out at 102.6 last night. Back to 99-100 this morning. Then had a headache, thankfully now that’s gone.

Sure, I can do that. It's a very lady-like scent.


I'm sure My Mother would like the scent.

The chills are gone but now I’m just hot and at 102. They said the immunity would build better if I don’t take a fever reducer so I’m leaving it alone.


Feel better. :)

It’s a cold day today but feels okay compared to how it was a few weeks ago 😁

Feel better. :)


Thanks, I’ve been doing pretty good most of the afternoon.

Thanks, I’ve been doing pretty good most of the afternoon.

Glad to hear it. Please continue to feel better. O0

Glad to hear it. Please continue to feel better. O0


Well it’s back but not as bad. 100.5 give or take. At least no shivering this time. And I feel fine otherwise just hot.

Well it’s back but not as bad. 100.5 give or take. At least no shivering this time. And I feel fine otherwise just hot.


I really hope you feel better. I'm getting my first vaccine later on today(in the afternoon). I just hope I don't have any reactions to it. I think I take in plenty of Zinc...they say it helps fight Covid.

Anyway, feel better.

Well it’s back but not as bad. 100.5 give or take. At least no shivering this time. And I feel fine otherwise just hot.

Glad you're doing ok.



I really hope you feel better. I'm getting my first vaccine later on today(in the afternoon). I just hope I don't have any reactions to it. I think I take in plenty of Zinc...they say it helps fight Covid.

Anyway, feel better.

Well let's hope for the best :)

Normal temperature range now. Hopefully for good this time.

Normal temperature range now. Hopefully for good this time.
Splendid!

Just got my covid vaccine. I don't feel anything. So I'm good.

In other, spending some time with my family. Chatting over coffee. It's a great day.

Just got my covid vaccine. I don't feel anything. So I'm good.

In other, spending some time with my family. Chatting over coffee. It's a great day.


That’s cool. Did you get the single shot or first part of a 2 shot? Most people with the 2 part shot don’t feel much till the 2nd one, but the single shot you feel it all at once.

That’s cool. Did you get the single shot or first part of a 2 shot? Most people with the 2 part shot don’t feel much till the 2nd one, but the single shot you feel it all at once.


My second one is on May 6th. So far I don't feel anything I feel normal.

Just got my covid vaccine. I don't feel anything. So I'm good.

In other, spending some time with my family. Chatting over coffee. It's a great day.


Good for you. Which one did you get?

BTW, your arm will probably be very sore tomorrow. Keep moving it.


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Good for you. Which one did you get?

BTW, your arm will probably be very sore tomorrow. Keep moving it.


Cat


My mother said the same thing. But it's been three hours and I feel just normal. They gave me Moderna. It was so fast! I didn't feel a thing.

Well it’s back but not as bad. 100.5 give or take. At least no shivering this time. And I feel fine otherwise just hot.


Get some rest and take it easy, don't do anything strenuous.

Just got my covid vaccine. I don't feel anything. So I'm good.

In other, spending some time with my family. Chatting over coffee. It's a great day.


Me neither Jess, I didn't get no fever.

Good for you. Which one did you get?

BTW, your arm will probably be very sore tomorrow. Keep moving it.


Cat


I know some people who got the Moderna and their arm had redness and swelling like a week later. I saw a news story where that’s a common side effect. Still the shot is well worth it.

I know some people who got the Moderna and their arm had redness and swelling like a week later. I saw a news story where that’s a common side effect. Still the shot is well worth it.


Today I have itchiness around the arm, and muscle aches. I'm also really tired. I reported it to the CDC on V-Safe.

Today I have itchiness around the arm, and muscle aches. I'm also really tired. I reported it to the CDC on V-Safe.


They gave me the paperwork for the v safe too and I’ve been reporting daily to it. Everyone who reports helps them maintain a more accurate list of side effects.

I know some people who got the Moderna and their arm had redness and swelling like a week later. I saw a news story where that’s a common side effect. Still the shot is well worth it.

Today I have itchiness around the arm, and muscle aches. I'm also really tired. I reported it to the CDC on V-Safe.



Hmm. I hope this doesn't happen to me when I finally get the vaccination.

Today I have itchiness around the arm, and muscle aches. I'm also really tired. I reported it to the CDC on V-Safe.
I was the same, but it took longer for me to shake off, I took down to my age.

Anyways, today (Friday) was a busy work day for me, but I was glad to eventually get home so that I could spend time with my dad on his birthday. He has had a really great day today. My mom cooked a lasagna dinner for him.

Anyways, today (Friday) was a busy work day for me, but I was glad to eventually get home so that I could spend time with my dad on his birthday. He has had a really great day today. My mom cooked a lasagna dinner for him.
Lasagna, perfect!!!!!!!

Did you settle down to a movie on television?

Today I have itchiness around the arm, and muscle aches. I'm also really tired. I reported it to the CDC on V-Safe.


What did they say?

I was the same, but it took longer for me to shake off, I took down to my age.


I woke up the next day and I got no fever, it's like it never happened.

I woke up the next day and I got no fever, it's like it never happened.
I wished it was for me, I am preparing myself for Tuesday, the day of my second vaccination, I have nothing planned, for the next few days.

I wished it was for me, I am preparing myself for Tuesday, the day of my second vaccination, I have nothing planned, for the next few days.


I guess I have a good immune system.

I wished it was for me, I am preparing myself for Tuesday, the day of my second vaccination, I have nothing planned, for the next few days.


I am having my second tomorrow, followed by an orienteering event. I forgot about that when I booked my jab time.

On Monday we are driving up to the Lake District to check on the other house.

I am having my second tomorrow, followed by an orienteering event. I forgot about that when I booked my jab time.

On Monday we are driving up to the Lake District to check on the other house.
Firstly: Take good care on your trip.

Secondly: I cannot remember if I was advised to rest, take it easy, after my vaccination jab, bearing in mind I will be walking home any way.

Lasagna, perfect!!!!!!!

Did you settle down to a movie on television?

No, but we did settle down to watch something else, namely... the Dodgers' World Series Rings ceremony (which occurred during the noon hour in real time, but we had recorded it on the DVR so we could watch it later). :)

No, but we did settle down to watch something else, namely... the Dodgers' World Series Rings ceremony (which occurred during the noon hour in real time, but we had recorded it on the DVR so we could watch it later). :)
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Something we do with the Wimbledon Finals, avoiding all radio and media contact, and pretend to be watching it live.

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Something we do with the Wimbledon Finals, avoiding all radio and media contact, and pretend to be watching it live.

We could not watch it live, due to the fact that I had to work yesterday (at the office).

And the Dodgers won their game, as I noted in the baseball thread.

Firstly: Take good care on your trip.

Secondly: I cannot remember if I was advised to rest, take it easy, after my vaccination jab, bearing in mind I will be walking home any way.


Take some medicine and you should feel better.

I am very happy for a couple particular friends of mine...today they finally had their wedding!

The bride is a dear friend of mine whom I've known for 15+ years; she and the groom began dating three years ago, and got engaged in August of 2019. By the first of September, they originally set their wedding date a year in advance. But they had to postpone it due to Covid, so last fall they rescheduled it for April 10th 2021, which is today. I wanted to attend it, but since social-distancing and other Covid guidelines are still in effect, they "virtually" invited me; that is, to watch the livestream on Facebook. So I attended it virtually. :) It began at 2pm Pacific time and ended an hour-and-a-half later.

I am very happy for a couple particular friends of mine...today they finally had their wedding!

The bride is a dear friend of mine whom I've known for 15+ years; she and the groom began dating three years ago, and got engaged in August of 2019. By the first of September, they originally set their wedding date a year in advance. But they had to postpone it due to Covid, so last fall they rescheduled it for April 10th 2021, which is today. I wanted to attend it, but since social-distancing and other Covid guidelines are still in effect, they "virtually" invited me; that is, to watch the livestream on Facebook. So I attended it virtually. :) It began at 2pm Pacific time and ended an hour-and-a-half later.


EVERYTHING is via Zoom or Skype(or Facebook) these days. I miss when I would attend social gatherings in person. *sigh* oh well.

Anyway, congrats to them!!

EVERYTHING is via Zoom or Skype(or Facebook) these days. I miss when I would attend social gatherings in person. *sigh* oh well.
I miss doing so as well. In fact, if there had been no pandemic, they would have tied the knot last September and I would have witnessed it in person.




Anyway, congrats to them!!

Thank you! :) 8)

Had my second vaccine today.

Then about two hours later I was running around a country park orienteering. First event for ages! The area had loads of fences and gates to climb over. At one point  I caught the seam of my running tights on a gate post and ripped a huge hole in them.

Had my second vaccine today.

Then about two hours later I was running around a country park orienteering. First event for ages!
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After the run did you feel okay, for I am trying to remember if I asked should I take it easy for the rest of the day?

I have mine on Tuesday, if you recall, i felt rough after the first jab, may be I should take it easy.

Had my second vaccine today.

Then about two hours later I was running around a country park orienteering. First event for ages! The area had loads of fences and gates to climb over. At one point  I caught the seam of my running tights on a gate post and ripped a huge hole in them.



Yay on the vaccine. Boo on ripping your tights.


Cat

Did another Flowbee haircut today.

Got a home gym off Craigslist. Brand new for $200, the guy’s wife died before she could use it. Going in my basement where it’s refreshingly cool and dry when it’s hot in the summer. I’m skinny but want to be in better shape and this will give me some incentive. Also in the winter when my only exercise is hauling pellets and snowblowing. I was out of breath after just hauling the pieces down there.

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After the run did you feel okay, for I am trying to remember if I asked should I take it easy for the rest of the day?

I have mine on Tuesday, if you recall, i felt rough after the first jab, may be I should take it easy.


I told them that I was going for a run afterwards and they didn’t say that I shouldn’t or to take it easy.

They also said that there doesn’t seem to be a pattern of how people react from one dose to the next. Some people are worse first time, some second time, some have no reaction (other than perhaps a sore arm). So far I can just feel it in my arm.

I told them that I was going for a run afterwards and they didn’t say that I shouldn’t or to take it easy.

They also said that there doesn’t seem to be a pattern of how people react from one dose to the next. Some people are worse first time, some second time, some have no reaction (other than perhaps a sore arm). So far I can just feel it in my arm.
Thank you, and take good care in all you do.

No walk for exercise today, for it is snowing (only lightly), and it is very cold, so, stay home to keep safe and warm.

Did another Flowbee haircut today.

Got a home gym off Craigslist. Brand new for $200, the guy’s wife died before she could use it. Going in my basement where it’s refreshingly cool and dry when it’s hot in the summer. I’m skinny but want to be in better shape and this will give me some incentive. Also in the winter when my only exercise is hauling pellets and snowblowing. I was out of breath after just hauling the pieces down there.

How does Flowbee work? ???

How does Flowbee work? ???


Works great. A lot better self cut than I could get using scissors.

How does Flowbee work? ???

Works great. A lot better self cut than I could get using scissors.
It is like a 'shaver', one as the barbers will have?

It is like a 'shaver', one as the barbers will have?


I think it involves a vacuum cleaner somehow.  I picture a blade that spins when the vacuum cleaner sucks, with some kind of attachment to set the length of cut. Hen as you run it over your head it sucks the hair in, and cuts it off to the same length, then the hair is collected automatically.

I told them that I was going for a run afterwards and they didn’t say that I shouldn’t or to take it easy.

They also said that there doesn’t seem to be a pattern of how people react from one dose to the next. Some people are worse first time, some second time, some have no reaction (other than perhaps a sore arm). So far I can just feel it in my arm.


There is a small spot on my arm, and I can feel a very slight soreness on the vaccine site. Otherwise no effects.

I think it involves a vacuum cleaner somehow.  I picture a blade that spins when the vacuum cleaner sucks, with some kind of attachment to set the length of cut. Hen as you run it over your head it sucks the hair in, and cuts it off to the same length, then the hair is collected automatically.
We all need one of these?

There is a small spot on my arm, and I can feel a very slight soreness on the vaccine site. Otherwise no effects.
Thank you for the update, and please take good care.

btw, I have not planned for a run after my jab, but had my eyes on a longer walk.

We all need one of these?


Yes they’ve been around since the 80s. It’s like clippers that hook to your vacuum cleaner. So it both sucks up the hair and stands it up to length. Just like how I watch the hairdresser pull up hair to length between her fingers before chopping it off. You clip on spacers to any length you want. I go long on the top, shorter on the back, and very short around the ears.

I bought it at Goodwill about 10 years ago in brand new condition for a whopping $3. Original box, instructions, oil, everything. I remembered the commercials so I figured I’d try it someday. 2020 that someday came. I don’t care so much about saving the $20 at the salon as becoming proficient at something that most people find unique. They sold for $100+ and in 2020 people were snapping them up like crazy. Also got a boost in recent years when George Clooney announced he had been using one for like 25 years.

Actually I sometimes miss the salon because the cosmetologists are really cute. When things go back to normal I’ll go back sometime.

Yes they’ve been around since the 80s. It’s like clippers that hook to your vacuum cleaner. So it both sucks up the hair and stands it up to length. Just like how I watch the hairdresser pull up hair to length between her fingers before chopping it off. You clip on spacers to any length you want. I go long on the top, shorter on the back, and very short around the ears.

I bought it at Goodwill about 10 years ago in brand new condition for a whopping $3. Original box, instructions, oil, everything. I remembered the commercials so I figured I’d try it someday. 2020 that someday came. I don’t care so much about saving the $20 at the salon as becoming proficient at something that most people find unique. They sold for $100+ and in 2020 people were snapping them up like crazy. Also got a boost in recent years when George Clooney announced he had been using one for like 25 years.

Actually I sometimes miss the salon because the cosmetologists are really cute. When things go back to normal I’ll go back sometime.
Before the most recent lockdown started, I brought an all-in-one trimmer, may be I should have invested better?

Just had my second vaccination, and have been told to go home and rest. Somehow, my computer switched on...

It is like a 'shaver', one as the barbers will have?


I don't think I trust them, I might mess up and cut off all my hair.

I don't think I trust them, I might mess up and cut off all my hair.
I let the experts do it.

I let the experts do it.


I would definitely let my barbers do it.

Got out of the house today and actually went to a restaurant. A REAL restaurant where there was a waitress and everything. (Ok, it was was Dennys.) The first time going to a restaurant in OVER A YEAR!!!!

Then we hit a bunch of stores. Didn't find EVERYTHING we wanted but we did manage to get a few things.


Cat

Got out of the house today and actually went to a restaurant. A REAL restaurant where there was a waitress and everything. (Ok, it was was Dennys.) The first time going to a restaurant in OVER A YEAR!!!!

Then we hit a bunch of stores. Didn't find EVERYTHING we wanted but we did manage to get a few things.


Cat


I went to Denny's on Saturday. With my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. It seems like it's the only restaurant that allows people to dine inside.

I went to Denny's on Saturday. With my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. It seems like it's the only restaurant that allows people to dine inside.

Certain restaurants in my area are allowing people to dine inside once again...at limited capacity (only 25%?). I still won't go inside one until I get my vaccinations.

In fact, I just signed up online this morning so that when I do become eligible, I'll get notified as to where I can go to get mine.

I had a better sleep than the night when I had my first vaccination, weird dream I cannot remember now, and I feel just lethargic, not flu-ish as last time. Staying in today to be sure.

I went to Denny's on Saturday. With my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. It seems like it's the only restaurant that allows people to dine inside.


What did you order?

So I literally just got my first dose of Pfizer. I’m more nervous about the second one *knocks on wood* but that will be in 3 weeks. Also, my dog is getting surgery in 2 weeks for a growth that needs removed. She’s 13 and has arthritis as well.

So I literally just got my first dose of Pfizer. I’m more nervous about the second one *knocks on wood* but that will be in 3 weeks. Also, my dog is getting surgery in 2 weeks for a growth that needs removed. She’s 13 and has arthritis as well.



Yay on your shot. Boo on your dog's surgery. Hopefully, she will be ok.


Cat

What did you order?


Ouch my heart!....Howard, you charmer!

I had a burger melt, with mushroom, onion, and cheese. It also had some kind of sauce...not sure what it was lol! But it was soo good.

I had a better sleep than the night when I had my first vaccination, weird dream I cannot remember now, and I feel just lethargic, not flu-ish as last time. Staying in today to be sure.

I wonder if I might expect that sorta thing when I finally get my 1st vaccination this Friday. Yes, I finally became eligible to make an appointment!!

Anyways...today at work I learned some new tasks. This is because our Administrative Assistant, who recently announced his resignation (he has accepted a new position elsewhere), will be leaving; so he explained his duties to us, and how to carry them out. They are not accounting tasks, but they are useful skills to have in any job position.

This man, who began working for our company in late 2019, has accepted a new position that will enhance the skills he already has. He is an all-around nice guy, so the rest of us in the office are disappointed to see him go, therefore we're all going to miss him.

This also means I might get more work hours during the week! Starting when? I do not know, but I will soon find out.

I'm getting more hours of paid work next week! Starting on Monday.

I'm getting more hours of paid work next week! Starting on Monday.


That's wonderful, Jeffrey! I wish you the best on that. It's nice to know that they appreciate you enough to do that.

Ouch my heart!....Howard, you charmer!

I had a burger melt, with mushroom, onion, and cheese. It also had some kind of sauce...not sure what it was lol! But it was soo good.


Very nice, glad you enjoyed it. :)

I have developed general aches, and mild flu like symptoms, from having my second vaccination, it must be my immune system kicking in, like last time. So today I am taking it easy.

I have developed general aches, and mild flu like symptoms, from having my second vaccination, it must be my immune system kicking in, like last time. So today I am taking it easy.

I might wanna take it easy myself after I receive my first vaccination later this morning (Pacific time).

That's wonderful, Jeffrey! I wish you the best on that. It's nice to know that they appreciate you enough to do that.

Thanks, Jessica! :)

In my five years of working for this company, I have been very appreciated. It's a good company. I've learned various tasks, and I will learn more of them next week. In fact, the tasks I'll be taking on are more administrative than of the accounting nature, so that will give me a chance to develop new skills. If it works out, I could eventually go full time. (In fact, my workday on Monday will be tantamount to full time, just so I can learn these new tasks.)

I'm getting more hours of paid work next week! Starting on Monday.


That’s great Jeff. I hope these new tasks go well for you.

I have developed general aches, and mild flu like symptoms, from having my second vaccination, it must be my immune system kicking in, like last time. So today I am taking it easy.


Feel better soon

I might wanna take it easy myself after I receive my first vaccination later this morning (Pacific time).


You'll be ok. It's really fast! But they will probably keep you there for 20 minutes longer just to see how you react to the vaccine.

Since we (in England) are now allowed to stay away from home overnight Dai and I went up to the Lake District to see how the other house is. It has been empty since the beginning of January.

Dai was working during the day, so I pottered round cleaning and weeding the small bits of garden, changing bed linen and things. In the early evening we went for a couple of walks.

We also managed to finally (fingers crossed) make progress on replacing the kitchen. So far one company quoted only to supply the kitchen, not fit it, one designed and quoted but wouldn’t quite firm up on some of the figures, nor would they give us a date. Another local company measured up but have been too busy to actually draw up any plans, and another wouldn’t come round when we were last booking as “they couldn’t fit us in until March”!

You'll be ok. It's really fast! But they will probably keep you there for 20 minutes longer just to see how you react to the vaccine.


In the U.K. the rules vary depending on which vaccine you have. For Pfizer you have to stay to be observed for 15 minutes, for Oxford-Astra Zeneca you are advised to wait 15 minutes before driving but you don’t have to stay to be observed in the same way. Not sure about Moderna, as that has only just been introduced in this country and not used in the centre where I volunteer yet.

You'll be ok. It's really fast! But they will probably keep you there for 20 minutes longer just to see how you react to the vaccine.

Yep, I'm anticipating that.

In about 10 minutes I'll have to leave the house to go to my appointment...which is at least 10 miles or so from my house (that's the nearest place that could do it). And it's expected to take 20 minutes to get there, given the traffic possibility.

That’s great Jeff. I hope these new tasks go well for you.

I hope so too.

I originally learnt a few of them a year and a half ago, in October of 2019, when the person originally in that position needed to retire due to a serious medical condition. Then two months later, a new person was hired. And as I stated in a previous post, he recently left after 16 months because he accepted a new position elsewhere.

In fact, yesterday before I left the office, I did one of the tasks, even though I had to refer to a sheet of paper with the sequence of steps on it. Often times, that helps me before I get the hang of any task.  But come Monday, I'll have a longer workday so that I can practice these tasks. (However, I'll still have the usual accounting duties I've had for the past 5+ years.)

You'll be ok. It's really fast! But they will probably keep you there for 20 minutes longer just to see how you react to the vaccine.

When I got there, I checked in, confirming who I was, and my appointment time. Then I was directed to wait in a certain place...and then I was asked to come to a certain table to get the injection. After that part was over, a worker escorted me to a waiting area (with socially distanced chairs) where I had to sit for 15 minutes. During that time I was instructed to move my arm around so that it wouldn't get any pain...and after that span of time, I could go! I was inside the vaccination clinic place for no more than 25 minutes altogether.

My mom drove me to and from the appointed place, so that in case I got sore, I wouldn't be uncomfortable driving.

I have developed general aches, and mild flu like symptoms, from having my second vaccination, it must be my immune system kicking in, like last time. So today I am taking it easy.

Feel Better Phil. :)

You'll be ok. It's really fast! But they will probably keep you there for 20 minutes longer just to see how you react to the vaccine.


That's what they did with me, after I got my shot they told me to sit in a chair and wait about 15 minutes or less to see how well you react to the vaccine.

That's what they did with me, after I got my shot they told me to sit in a chair and wait about 15 minutes or less to see how well you react to the vaccine.

Exactly as what happened with me today.

Exactly as what happened with me today.


Same here. But there were a few folks who were told that due to their conditions they had to wait a half hour instead. Not sure what those conditions were.

Same here. But there were a few folks who were told that due to their conditions they had to wait a half hour instead. Not sure what those conditions were.

Perhaps they had serious reactions to the shot within a few minutes after receiving it?

Perhaps they had serious reactions to the shot within a few minutes after receiving it?


They hadn’t had any reactions. It was something on their paperwork. Perhaps they were cancer patients or something.

They hadn’t had any reactions. It was something on their paperwork. Perhaps they were cancer patients or something.


Probably they had previously had a severe allergic reaction to something. I know we have had people wait half an hour before, and one of them said it was because of her allergies.

Same here. But there were a few folks who were told that due to their conditions they had to wait a half hour instead. Not sure what those conditions were.


Did you have to take any medicine, Wagon? ???

Did you have to take any medicine, Wagon? ???


I could have but I didn’t. I had a fever for like 2 nights and a headache one morning. I read that taking fever reducing drugs could dampen the body’s building of the immunity. So let the fever do its job. So I didn’t take my aspirin until the fever was gone. Still need it to help avoid blood clots, vaccine or not.

They hadn’t had any reactions. It was something on their paperwork. Perhaps they were cancer patients or something.

Could've been.

All I know is that I've had no allergic reactions to any injection in my entire life.

I could have but I didn’t. I had a fever for like 2 nights and a headache one morning. I read that taking fever reducing drugs could dampen the body’s building of the immunity. So let the fever do its job. So I didn’t take my aspirin until the fever was gone. Still need it to help avoid blood clots, vaccine or not.


Right after I got the shot, I came home and took 2 pills, then I woke up the next day and had no reaction whatsoever, except for a sore arm.

My sister got her covid shot today. They gave her Pfizer. I'm so glad she went through with it. If I could I would get the entire world to get their covid shot. ::)

My sister got her covid shot today. They gave her Pfizer. I'm so glad she went through with it.

Happy to hear that. :) (I got Pfizer too.)



If I could I would get the entire world to get their covid shot. ::)

I hear ya...

We got to go to South Wales to visit Dai’s mum today. Thankfully it was a nice day so we could happily sit outside with her.

We had a lovely roast dinner and a bit of a chat. Though we speak to her a couple of times a week on the phone, we haven’t been able to see her since last July.

We hope that next time we will be able to stay for a couple of days or so.

I hope so too.

I originally learnt a few of them a year and a half ago, in October of 2019, when the person originally in that position needed to retire due to a serious medical condition. Then two months later, a new person was hired. And as I stated in a previous post, he recently left after 16 months because he accepted a new position elsewhere.

In fact, yesterday before I left the office, I did one of the tasks, even though I had to refer to a sheet of paper with the sequence of steps on it. Often times, that helps me before I get the hang of any task.  But come Monday, I'll have a longer workday so that I can practice these tasks. (However, I'll still have the usual accounting duties I've had for the past 5+ years.)

And this morning I will take on these new duties. That's why I'm up early right now.

Is it me, or is April going by really fast?!

Well...I am now working full time at my employment.

But this is only on a temporary basis.

The reason this change was made was to ensure that my coworker (who is already fulltime) and I have ample time to perform our respective tasks that we already have plus the new tasks that our Administrative Assistant had. A new person will eventually be hired, but we don't know how long it will be before that happens. And today I took a little time to do one of these new administrative tasks.

Well...I am now working full time at my employment.

But this is only on a temporary basis.

The reason this change was made was to ensure that my coworker (who is already fulltime) and I have ample time to perform our respective tasks that we already have plus the new tasks that our Administrative Assistant had. A new person will eventually be hired, but we don't know how long it will be before that happens. And today I took a little time to do one of these new administrative tasks.


Hey, that sounds pretty good!  :)  Branching out can often lead to better things ahead.

Hey, that sounds pretty good!  :)  Branching out can often lead to better things ahead.

Yes, it can.

Now, even though my desired employment position is in the field of accounting (since that's where my skills lie), I'm open to taking on additional duties. Because sometimes they might even be linked to my primary work.

Is it me, or is April going by really fast?!


I know, it's almost May.

Well...I am now working full time at my employment.

But this is only on a temporary basis.

The reason this change was made was to ensure that my coworker (who is already fulltime) and I have ample time to perform our respective tasks that we already have plus the new tasks that our Administrative Assistant had. A new person will eventually be hired, but we don't know how long it will be before that happens. And today I took a little time to do one of these new administrative tasks.


Good Luck and Congratulations. :)

A little later I have an appointment with the Union Rep and the managers from Stop N Shop to determine my fate at work, it was an incident that happened a couple of days ago, I don't want to go into detail so I will see you later and let you guys know.

A little later I have an appointment with the Union Rep and the managers from Stop N Shop to determine my fate at work, it was an incident that happened a couple of days ago, I don't want to go into detail so I will see you later and let you guys know.


Hope that goes ok Howard.

Please take your time to explain to them what happened and what you were thinking.

Do not assume they will know anything about anything.

Hope that goes ok Howard.

Please take your time to explain to them what happened and what you were thinking.

Do not assume they will know anything about anything.


I was supposed to hear from The Union Rep to call back at the house today, haven't heard from him all day, it's either going to be good news OR it could be just bad news, I'm weighing on the latter and trying not to get upset about it so maybe he'll call tomorrow hopefully, it's almost 4pm now and I was waiting for him.

I was supposed to hear from The Union Rep to call back at the house today, haven't heard from him all day, it's either going to be good news OR it could be just bad news, I'm weighing on the latter and trying not to get upset about it so maybe he'll call tomorrow hopefully, it's almost 4pm now and I was waiting for him.


Hopefully they take your years of previous good work there into account. Depending on the exact situation they might just make a note in your records.

I was supposed to hear from The Union Rep to call back at the house today, haven't heard from him all day, it's either going to be good news OR it could be just bad news, I'm weighing on the latter and trying not to get upset about it so maybe he'll call tomorrow hopefully, it's almost 4pm now and I was waiting for him.

Whatever it is, I hope for the best for you buddy.

Good Luck and Congratulations. :)

Thanks. Today I got a little more practice with these administrative tasks.

Reporting in just to say that all is fine, and I am concentrating on other work for the meantime. I'll be back soon.

Reporting in just to say that all is fine, and I am concentrating on other work for the meantime. I'll be back soon.


Hey Philip!  :)

Hopefully they take your years of previous good work there into account. Depending on the exact situation they might just make a note in your records.


I already have a note or notes on my record, just a month or so ago, they took me into the office and shown me a photo or photos of the dirty parking lot in which I forgot to sweep up, since now they have this system called "First Impressions", it's a part of supermarket inside/outside cleanliness.

Whatever it is, I hope for the best for you buddy.


Thanks. :)

Reporting in just to say that all is fine, and I am concentrating on other work for the meantime. I'll be back soon.


Good to see you anyways.  :)

Reporting in just to say that all is fine, and I am concentrating on other work for the meantime. I'll be back soon.

Thank you for checking in. Glad you are fine. O0

Got my second COVID vaccine shot Monday, was tired a couple days but feeling fine now...

Got my second COVID vaccine shot Monday, was tired a couple days but feeling fine now...


Yay! I get my second one on Saturday.


Cat

Thanks. Today I got a little more practice with these administrative tasks.


How is the new work going Jeff?

Did some house work today. And that was it. Boring. ;D

How is the new work going Jeff?

I'm gradually learning how to do these, and with more practice I think I can master.

Did some house work today. And that was it. Boring. ;D


Made me think of a famous Bible quote. One doesn't have to be religious to appreciate this,  and I don't post it for religious reasons. it's just practical advice. 

"Do not despise the day of small things. "
-Zechariah 4:10

Made me think of a famous Bible quote. One doesn't have to be religious to appreciate this,  and I don't post it for religious reasons. it's just practical advice. 

"Do not despise the day of small things. "
-Zechariah 4:10


Well, it was just boring. I am grateful for each day, thankfully.

Got my second COVID vaccine shot Monday, was tired a couple days but feeling fine now...


When I got mine, nothing happened to me, everything was the fine the next day.

I'm still waiting for the Union Rep to call, it's been a while but My Father And I are thinking maybe he's dealing with that guy who shot up a Long Island Stop N Shop on Long Island since he has a few Stop N Shops he works with over there and basically a few others in Brooklyn too, something tells me it's either the news for me is going to be bad or it's going to be good.  :-\\

I'm still waiting for the Union Rep to call, it's been a while but My Father And I are thinking maybe he's dealing with that guy who shot up a Long Island Stop N Shop on Long Island since he has a few Stop N Shops he works with over there and basically a few others in Brooklyn too, something tells me it's either the news for me is going to be bad or it's going to be good.  :-\\


Well, it’s one or the other

Well, it’s one or the other


That's what I'm thinking, Karen.

Got my first vaccine a few weeks ago ,  getting the second one
in about 2 months

Well, it was just boring. I am grateful for each day, thankfully.

So am I. Positive thinking! O0

Two and through!  So far, only feeling very tired. I will see how I feel tomorrow.



Got my first vaccine a few weeks ago ,  getting the second one
in about 2 months



That sounds weird. Do you mean in about 2 WEEKS?


Cat

Two and through!  So far, only feeling very tired. I will see how I feel tomorrow.



That sounds weird. Do you mean in about 2 WEEKS?


Cat


In the U.K. you have about 12 weeks between the vaccines

I got my first COVID vaccine today!

In the U.K. you have about 12 weeks between the vaccines


Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Here it is 3 weeks in between.



I got my first COVID vaccine today!



YAY!



Cat

I got my first COVID vaccine today!


When is your second?

My Father wrote an email to The Union Rep yesterday to see what's going on, still waiting on a response.

When is your second?


In 3 weeks.

In 3 weeks.

My second one will be three weeks after my first one as well. That's how they're doing it in most cases (at least in my area).

Dai and I went orienteering today. It was a lovely sunny day and the area was decent to run around. Shame my navigational ability wasn’t good enough.

Today, I am achy, feverish, and very tired. But, we took a walk and I felt a bit better. I may lie down in a bit. But my arm isn't as sore as it was the first time around.


Cat

Today, I am achy, feverish, and very tired. But, we took a walk and I felt a bit better. I may lie down in a bit. But my arm isn't as sore as it was the first time around.


Cat


Sorry you're feeling icky - hopefully this is short lived.  I was tired after shot #2 but nothing horrible.

My Father wrote an email to The Union Rep yesterday to see what's going on, still waiting on a response.


If I can throw my two cents in, I think it's very unprofessional of the union rep to leave you hanging for so long. They said they would contact you by a certain date and they didn't do it. If you ask me, THEY should be hauled on the carpet.

In 3 weeks.

Good Luck.

If I can throw my two cents in, I think it's very unprofessional of the union rep to leave you hanging for so long. They said they would contact you by a certain date and they didn't do it. If you ask me, THEY should be hauled on the carpet.


Yes, you're right, just don't know what's taking so long for the response? The Union Rep said on the phone last week that I will get back to you ASAP when I get a response for a meeting but My Father And I are getting anxious for the waiting period, it's either going to be good OR bad news.

Good Luck.


Thank you. My arm feels a little bit sore, but I haven't had any other side effects from the first vaccine. I know there can sometimes be more side effects from the second one. This seems to make sense with what those of you who have had two shots are saying.

Hello, I'm back and I am fine.

I just needed to do other important things which took me away from the computer, and when I say fine, I mean as fine as I can be, for the effects of tiredness comes and goes with me, since my second vaccination.

Today, I am achy, feverish, and very tired. But, we took a walk and I felt a bit better. I may lie down in a bit. But my arm isn't as sore as it was the first time around.


Cat
Take care, I know how you feel. I was the same after my vaccination too.

Thank you. My arm feels a little bit sore, but I haven't had any other side effects from the first vaccine. I know there can sometimes be more side effects from the second one. This seems to make sense with what those of you who have had two shots are saying.


I had both my shots and feel fine.

Hello, I'm back and I am fine.

I just needed to do other important things which took me away from the computer, and when I say fine, I mean as fine as I can be, for the effects of tiredness comes and goes with me, since my second vaccination.


Good to see you Phil. :)

Hello, I'm back and I am fine.

I just needed to do other important things which took me away from the computer, and when I say fine, I mean as fine as I can be, for the effects of tiredness comes and goes with me, since my second vaccination.

Welcome back. O0

Hello, I'm back and I am fine.

I just needed to do other important things which took me away from the computer, and when I say fine, I mean as fine as I can be, for the effects of tiredness comes and goes with me, since my second vaccination.


Good to see you back, Philip!

Feeling better today.


Cat

This Friday is the meeting, The Union Rep called this morning to talk to My Father, something tells me that it doesn't look good at all, I might have to file for temporary unemployment but the good part is The Union Rep will try to find a supermarket other than Stop N Shop closest to my house, time to face the music.  :(

This Friday is the meeting, The Union Rep called this morning to talk to My Father, something tells me that it doesn't look good at all, I might have to file for temporary unemployment but the good part is The Union Rep will try to find a supermarket other than Stop N Shop closest to my house, time to face the music.  :(


So what was the meeting last week?

So what was the meeting last week?

It wasn't scheduled yet Karen, they have to set up one.

A little later I have an appointment with the Union Rep and the managers from Stop N Shop to determine my fate at work, it was an incident that happened a couple of days ago, I don't want to go into detail so I will see you later and let you guys know.


So what was this thing you were posting about?

So what was this thing you were posting about?

I was caught stealing.

I was caught stealing.


No, I meant what was the meeting you went to last Tuesday. You posted about it in the post I quoted.

No, I meant what was the meeting you went to last Tuesday. You posted about it in the post I quoted.


There wasn't a meeting, it wasn't scheduled yet.

Feeling better today.


Cat
O0

For myself, I feel 20% flu-ish, it will be a restful day.

I don't know if I want face the music on Friday Morning, I feel a bit uneasy cause I probably know what the manager will say to me, I already know that I'm going to be fired, It might be hard to ask for forgiveness and to reconsider when they have you on camera.  :-[

I don't know if I want face the music on Friday Morning, I feel a bit uneasy cause I probably know what the manager will say to me, I already know that I'm going to be fired, It might be hard to ask for forgiveness and to reconsider when they have you on camera.  :-[


Howard you don’t know for definite what is going to happen.

You can still ask for forgiveness and explain why you did what you did. It might help your case, depending on the exact circumstances.