KirstenL4W
@kirstenl4w.bsky.social
Basic middle aged lady. Love dogs, karaoke, nail polish, thrifting, and #aquatealquoise. My sense of humor is firmly stuck at age 12.
The first time around, it was stupid mistakes on the daily that we could joke and meme about and look forward to the next election. This time it’s fucking scary, and the chances of us being able to vote our way out of it get slimmer every day. I hate it.
April 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The first time around, it was stupid mistakes on the daily that we could joke and meme about and look forward to the next election. This time it’s fucking scary, and the chances of us being able to vote our way out of it get slimmer every day. I hate it.
I haven’t been checking in here very often lately. New job is great - I feel valued and an integral part of the team; kiddo is driving me nuts because that is the sole purpose of 17 year olds, and I quit drinking over 4 months ago. I feel pretty darn good lately.
June 28, 2024 at 2:39 AM
I haven’t been checking in here very often lately. New job is great - I feel valued and an integral part of the team; kiddo is driving me nuts because that is the sole purpose of 17 year olds, and I quit drinking over 4 months ago. I feel pretty darn good lately.
My stepmother’s mother passed away last night. We weren’t close, but she’s been my stepgram for 45 years and has always been good to me. I probably won’t be able to go to the funeral because I leave for Sweden this week.
May 18, 2024 at 9:01 PM
My stepmother’s mother passed away last night. We weren’t close, but she’s been my stepgram for 45 years and has always been good to me. I probably won’t be able to go to the funeral because I leave for Sweden this week.
Logging out at 4pm on a Friday working from home without guilt? I’ll take it! (My regular hours are 7:30-4.)
May 17, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Logging out at 4pm on a Friday working from home without guilt? I’ll take it! (My regular hours are 7:30-4.)
Kiddo decided to wash the kitchen floor while I was at work, but didn’t rinse well enough so now it’s sticky and makes noise when I walk on it with my hard sole slippers.
May 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Kiddo decided to wash the kitchen floor while I was at work, but didn’t rinse well enough so now it’s sticky and makes noise when I walk on it with my hard sole slippers.
Started my new job today and so far I really like it. The commute is decent and against traffic, and I get out early enough to be able to take kiddo to his therapy appointment without leaving early. Plus there’s way more personality in the office than I’ve worked with in a long time.
May 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Started my new job today and so far I really like it. The commute is decent and against traffic, and I get out early enough to be able to take kiddo to his therapy appointment without leaving early. Plus there’s way more personality in the office than I’ve worked with in a long time.
Everything has caught up with me and I spent the day in bed. I should get up and eat something and maybe do something productive.
May 9, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Everything has caught up with me and I spent the day in bed. I should get up and eat something and maybe do something productive.
Now that I’m just about 3 months without drinking, I decided to try some dealcoholized wine. First up: Oddbird sparkling Chardonnay, 0.0%. Reminds me of light beer. I was never a beer person at all.
May 7, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Now that I’m just about 3 months without drinking, I decided to try some dealcoholized wine. First up: Oddbird sparkling Chardonnay, 0.0%. Reminds me of light beer. I was never a beer person at all.
I’ve been having a hard time lately due to some shit happening with kiddo, and I’ve been craving a drink. But my friends at the bar have been so supportive, happy that I’m not drinking, and they keep checking in and asking how I’m doing. To some it’s a dive bar, but to me it’s family.
May 6, 2024 at 4:29 AM
I’ve been having a hard time lately due to some shit happening with kiddo, and I’ve been craving a drink. But my friends at the bar have been so supportive, happy that I’m not drinking, and they keep checking in and asking how I’m doing. To some it’s a dive bar, but to me it’s family.
Waking up with a migraine is always fun. Back to sleep I go for a bit.
April 22, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Waking up with a migraine is always fun. Back to sleep I go for a bit.
Karaoke is slow tonight. It’s a very small rotation - pretty much the DJ, me, and Beth. We’re barely 2 hours in and I already sang 5 songs. I’ll keep going until my voice gives out.
April 20, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Karaoke is slow tonight. It’s a very small rotation - pretty much the DJ, me, and Beth. We’re barely 2 hours in and I already sang 5 songs. I’ll keep going until my voice gives out.
I signed the offer letter! Also picked up another dogsitting job, so that cash will go towards my Sweden trip.
Also, town wide yard sale on May 4! I signed up so my address will be in the list of participants. I’d love to go to other yard sales, but I plan on thrifting in Sweden.
Also, town wide yard sale on May 4! I signed up so my address will be in the list of participants. I’d love to go to other yard sales, but I plan on thrifting in Sweden.
April 17, 2024 at 7:23 PM
I signed the offer letter! Also picked up another dogsitting job, so that cash will go towards my Sweden trip.
Also, town wide yard sale on May 4! I signed up so my address will be in the list of participants. I’d love to go to other yard sales, but I plan on thrifting in Sweden.
Also, town wide yard sale on May 4! I signed up so my address will be in the list of participants. I’d love to go to other yard sales, but I plan on thrifting in Sweden.
I got a job offer! Met with the team earlier today and we all hit it off, and I met all of their key requirements. I am so freaking relieved.
April 16, 2024 at 9:52 PM
I got a job offer! Met with the team earlier today and we all hit it off, and I met all of their key requirements. I am so freaking relieved.
So candles are outlawed now? They provide heat so they affect the temperature.
they did it, they fucking did it, mashallah they've banned all cars
UPDATE: Tennessee GOP Gov. Bill Lee has signed SB 2691, which bans the "intentional release of chemicals into the air."
The new law — which takes effect on July 1, 2024 — is based on claims about so-called "chemtrails" made by fringe conspiracy theorists.
The new law — which takes effect on July 1, 2024 — is based on claims about so-called "chemtrails" made by fringe conspiracy theorists.
April 14, 2024 at 7:56 PM
So candles are outlawed now? They provide heat so they affect the temperature.
This week is so busy with interviews and recruiter calls! Hopefully something comes of it. I had one interview this morning that has a lower pay but the company sounds great. I have another recruiter call in half an hour.
April 9, 2024 at 5:59 PM
This week is so busy with interviews and recruiter calls! Hopefully something comes of it. I had one interview this morning that has a lower pay but the company sounds great. I have another recruiter call in half an hour.
Kiddo hasn’t been feeling too well and requested chicken and dumplings. I never made it before but kiddo sent a recipe that my sister more or less uses. It is so good! Definitely keeping this one in my arsenal.
April 8, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Kiddo hasn’t been feeling too well and requested chicken and dumplings. I never made it before but kiddo sent a recipe that my sister more or less uses. It is so good! Definitely keeping this one in my arsenal.
So far with this storm I have an inch of the wettest, heaviest snow/slush that has a pretty coating of white snow on top. Lost a bunch of small branches, and lost power for a few seconds, but otherwise all is good here - as long as one stays off the roads.
April 4, 2024 at 10:38 PM
So far with this storm I have an inch of the wettest, heaviest snow/slush that has a pretty coating of white snow on top. Lost a bunch of small branches, and lost power for a few seconds, but otherwise all is good here - as long as one stays off the roads.
The rain/sleet is really coming down out there. It’s pretty loud! The wind blowing it around isn’t helping. It’s supposed to change to snow overnight, leaving a nice wet slushy mess that will be like trying to shovel wet cement.
April 3, 2024 at 11:36 PM
The rain/sleet is really coming down out there. It’s pretty loud! The wind blowing it around isn’t helping. It’s supposed to change to snow overnight, leaving a nice wet slushy mess that will be like trying to shovel wet cement.
Feeling down today. It seems that hiring authorities are reluctant to talk to me now that I’ve had a few jobs with 1 yr or less tenure. Payroll just isn’t for me. I don’t know where to go from here.
April 1, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Feeling down today. It seems that hiring authorities are reluctant to talk to me now that I’ve had a few jobs with 1 yr or less tenure. Payroll just isn’t for me. I don’t know where to go from here.
Uh, so I just got a full paycheck from the job that fired me. I need to email them about this.
March 29, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Uh, so I just got a full paycheck from the job that fired me. I need to email them about this.
This latest unemployment stint is rough. I just applied at the local supermarket to have something coming in. I can always keep looking but in terms of work stress, I think the supermarket might be a better option for me. It doesn’t pay enough though.
March 29, 2024 at 9:04 PM
This latest unemployment stint is rough. I just applied at the local supermarket to have something coming in. I can always keep looking but in terms of work stress, I think the supermarket might be a better option for me. It doesn’t pay enough though.
Trying to get this in while it’s still #nationalpuppyday. These are my 3 pups, all of them gone now and all of them missed.
March 24, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Trying to get this in while it’s still #nationalpuppyday. These are my 3 pups, all of them gone now and all of them missed.
Last night I had a dream that I was remarrying my ex. *shudder* WTF, brain? Why would you come up with shit like this?
March 18, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Last night I had a dream that I was remarrying my ex. *shudder* WTF, brain? Why would you come up with shit like this?
I am unemployed again. My new job decided that I wasn’t a good fit but wouldn’t elaborate. I suspect it has to do with me being a single parent - the day before I was late because I had to take kiddo to the doctor, then had to leave early because he was sick at school and I had to pick him up.
March 15, 2024 at 3:21 PM
I am unemployed again. My new job decided that I wasn’t a good fit but wouldn’t elaborate. I suspect it has to do with me being a single parent - the day before I was late because I had to take kiddo to the doctor, then had to leave early because he was sick at school and I had to pick him up.
Kiddo went and made himself a doctor appointment for 10:45 today. I have month end close but I guess screw that because I won’t be in until lunch.
March 13, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Kiddo went and made himself a doctor appointment for 10:45 today. I have month end close but I guess screw that because I won’t be in until lunch.