The Vent

[JillA 2]

I always feel bad staying home from work. I did yesterday and felt like a wuss. I can honestly say that I feel like S*hite though!

Ah well, I guess my bad luck strikes again about the tax credit. Worst part is, my bridezilla-in-law will be eligible for it. Why oh why must my luck be so bad. haha

NOOOOOO!!!!

I hope you feel better, maybe you can sneak out early if you still feel crappy.

[JillA 2]

Phil was diagnosed with depression yesterday. I guess that is part of why he's been so convinced that he's going to get fired despite the fact that work has given him no indication that they have a problem with his work. The negativity that is part of depression leads to irrational thoughts like that.

I feel so bad about it because it's partially my fault. In addition to his fears about the recession, he's got the stress of getting used to a new wife that is herself getting used to a new country.

~ Catherine

So sorry to hear that Catherine, but rest assured it's NOT your fault. Don't feel guilty or blame yourself, depression can be caused by a number of things. Is he going to see a therapist?

[Emancipation 2]

Phil was diagnosed with depression yesterday. I guess that is part of why he's been so convinced that he's going to get fired despite the fact that work has given him no indication that they have a problem with his work. The negativity that is part of depression leads to irrational thoughts like that.

I feel so bad about it because it's partially my fault. In addition to his fears about the recession, he's got the stress of getting used to a new wife that is herself getting used to a new country.

~ Catherine

Catherine.. believe me.. it's not someone's fault.. it's a huge mix of many different things, most likely many being chemicals and brain stuff.. I've suffered from depression a few times in the past, and it's no one's fault hon, and can come on months after events or circumstances that are stressful and trying.. Meds help so much and just talking and just walking through it.. you are there to support him, no need for guilt..

[thetreble 19]

Exactly. Not your fault at all, Catherine. Depression can strike for all sorts of reasons but is part and parcel of wacky serotonin levels. Just be there for him and make sure he talks things out with you. Make sure he gets the help he needs.

[DeadPoolX 9]

Ah, hello Vent!

So I'm sick with strep throat. It's yummy in my mouth right now.

Also, when we did our taxes a few weeks ago we filed for the Federal First Time Home Buyer's credit. It is a $7500 credit which you must pay back to the federal government over the next 15 years. Basically, they take $500 from your tax return every year for the next 15.

Well, we just found out that with the stimulus bill, if you buy a house starting Jan. 2009, the First Time Home Buyer's Credit is not only increased to $8,000, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY IT BACK.

So, we closed our house Dec. 10th...it we would have waited, we would have been 8 grand the richer.

Oh yeah..

And I'm sick. and at work. and my head is going to explode.

If you're taking antibiotics (which you probably are since it's strep), make sure to eat yogurt. Antibiotics kill off bacteria, both good and bad. Yogurt helps to replenish the "good" bacteria to some degree. It's not perfect, but it can help and it's better than doing nothing.

Antibiotics are one of the main reasons women get yeast infections. Bacteria naturally keep fungal infections at a minimum, but with the removal of all bacteria, these fungal infections can occur easily.

For the record, fungal infections due to antibiotics can happen to men too (it's simply less common). I took antibiotics for strep throat, ignored the yogurt and got candidiasis in my mouth and throat. I had to get some orally-applied fungal medication.

[Sprailenes 47]

good to know.

[MrsCat 6]

Ah, hello Vent!

So I'm sick with strep throat. It's yummy in my mouth right now.

Also, when we did our taxes a few weeks ago we filed for the Federal First Time Home Buyer's credit. It is a $7500 credit which you must pay back to the federal government over the next 15 years. Basically, they take $500 from your tax return every year for the next 15.

Well, we just found out that with the stimulus bill, if you buy a house starting Jan. 2009, the First Time Home Buyer's Credit is not only increased to $8,000, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY IT BACK.

So, we closed our house Dec. 10th...it we would have waited, we would have been 8 grand the richer.

Oh yeah..

And I'm sick. and at work. and my head is going to explode.

Oh Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! That sucks.

Timing. Blah.

[JillA 2]

I'm sooo sick and tired of hearing about octomom.... I wish she'd go away!

[DeadPoolX 9]

good to know.

And knowing is half the battle!

[The_Dude 1,142]

I'm sooo sick and tired of hearing about octomom.... I wish she'd go away!

Stop watching reality t.v. then

good to know.

And knowing is half the battle!

Wasn't that the line they used at the end of G.I. Joe cartoons when they were trying to teach a lesson?

[JillA 2]

I'm sooo sick and tired of hearing about octomom.... I wish she'd go away!

Stop watching reality t.v. then

good to know.

And knowing is half the battle!

Wasn't that the line they used at the end of G.I. Joe cartoons when they were trying to teach a lesson?

I wish it was that easy.... she's all over the internet, even reputable news orgs are discussing octomom.... on the evening news too, magazine covers I see in the grocery store

[DeadPoolX 9]

I'm sooo sick and tired of hearing about octomom.... I wish she'd go away!

Stop watching reality t.v. then

good to know.

And knowing is half the battle!

Wasn't that the line they used at the end of G.I. Joe cartoons when they were trying to teach a lesson?

Some of those public service announcements were a little freaky. I remember one where this kid was about to drink bleach (or whatever) and out of nowhere, Roadblock appeared outside the kid's window. I don't know about you, but that would scare me!

[wowswift 3]

standard, some asshat rear ended us

oh dear.. everyone okay?

yeah, we're a bit sore, he hit us at about 35 mph, just sucks cuz i think the truck is gonna be totaled and we bought it right before we left canada. so probably have to go car shopping again, which sucks

[Sprailenes 47]

I liked yesterday on tv they had the headlines as: "Who's your octodaddy"

[Sprailenes 47]

Today was a really bad day. I think it just started off bad and got worse... just non stop go go go and being at everyones beck and call... which is my job but when everyone is coming at you about different things, getting mad about things they told you do, and making a big deal out of such small and fixable issues... it gets to ya.

Oh well the hard part of the day is over.

Yay wine!