This week in things that make me go hmmm…So, I’m not picking on receptionists or schedulers in doctors’ offices because I know their jobs are busy and hectic and they’re human but twice this week I got phone calls from offices reminding me of appointments that I cancelled weeks ago. I’m wondering why it’s so difficult to delete something, especially a prenatal appointment for a woman that had a miscarriage. Yeah, that one hurt a little bit.
This week in forgetfulness…I did not link up with Steph, Stephanie, and Ashley for the Choose Your Own Adventure challenge. I did participate in April and I’m pleased to report that I succeeded in all my goals! I tracked our spending with Every Dollar, stayed on budget at the child’s cheer competition, and paid in cash for everything at Disney. I even bought these guys for myself AND we came home with some money in our pockets! May’s topic is reading so I’m opting out of participating. I can’t think of any specific reading goals I have that would set the month apart from other months.
This week in trying new stuff…I signed up for the free trial of Kindle Unlimited. I’m not a huge fan of subscription services (although I do pay for Spotify every month) but my library is sometimes seriously lacking in availability of books I want to read and I can’t always get to them in the allotted time frame. And while I still prefer an actual book, my Kindle app is a fine substitute and I’m excited to give this a try. I’ll let you know if it’s worth the $9.99 per month.
This week in sports…My Mets won both of their games against the Orioles, keeping them in first place and me gloating to my husband.
This week in why does this shit keep happening…You might have seen a story floating around the internet about a 20 year old boy killed in a fight with another similarly aged boy and how the latter is not being charged with any crimes (none. At all) and there’s supposedly a cover up because the parents are or were police officers or some other vague details that just don’t make sense to me regarding why no charges are being filed. While I have dozens of things to say about this, I won’t. Because it happened where I live. Not just in my state. In my exact town. It’s literally too close to home to talk about. But if you need to discuss it, please do. What happened simply cannot go without punishment and accountability.
This week in other people’s lives…My friend Jess (who gave me permission to share this) is having some medical issues and is currently out of work. As a result, she spends mucho time at doctor’s appointments, including her therapist. Well, yesterday, after talking to yours truly on the phone for 2 hours, she arrived at her therapist’s office in pjs, sans bra, teeth and hair unbrushed, and basically looking like what you’d expect someone with medical and mental health issues to look like. And the best part is the fact that she gave zero fucks. Because sometimes, there are just no fucks to be given and you roll with it.
This week in movies I’m not sure I want to see but probably will…Quentin Tarantino’s the Hateful Eight. Now, I’m not a big fan of Quentin’s movies as they’re often too bloody for me (says the woman obsessed with Sons of Anarchy) but Walton Goggins is in this one and I adore him. He’s freaking fantastic in everything I’ve ever seen him in so that might be the push I need to see this one. On Redbox, though. I’m not paying $21372 or whatever it costs for a movie ticket these days.
This week in reading…Thanks to the Show Us Your Books linkup, I have an amazing stack of books on my nightstand right now, one more on my Kindle, and then there are three that I found independent of the linkup (for those counting, that’s 8 books waiting to be read. I have 3 weeks to do. Challenge accepted, library!). I love all my fellow booknerds and cannot wait to see what you discuss on Tuesday (yes, THIS Tuesday. Get your posts ready!).
This week in awesome…Amy Schumer’s parody of 12 Angry Men (and pretty much everything she’s done lately. If you can, try to find the episode that aired this sketch. I had trouble finding a link to the whole thing). Stephen Colbert funding any and all existing grant requests from South Carolina teachers on an education specific crowd funding site. These kick ass responses to questions in a sex-ed class. This amazing letter from Jennifer Weiner to her daughters.
This week in funnies…
That’s all she wrote this week. Happy Mother’s Day to anyone who’s celebrating whether it’s with your own kids of the two or four legged variety or if you have kids in heaven or if you’re celebrating your own mother (or father) or grandparent or whomever raised you or have a great Sunday if you’re not celebrating at all. See you back on Monday with my highly anticipated soapbox rant!
I used Kindle Unlimited back in January. Like you, I prefer actual books, so I ended up canceling the service before February, but I was still charged so that was kind of annoying. I think I only read 2 books while I had it. I tried 4 or 5 but they don’t put the best stuff on the unlimited version
Inglorious Bastards is my favorite movie.
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Congrats on meeting your goals! Horrid about the fatal fight. Just horrid. I don’t like when people raise their voices, let alone fight. Love the e cards, especially the calorie card!!
Have s glorious Mother’s Day.
Love, SMD’s Momma
Jennifer Weiner’s letter to her kids.. love it. Thanks for sharing! I hope you have a good mothers day.
Congrats on your goals 🙂 I signed up for the kindle unlimited trial to read specific books for free but there wasn’t much else that tempted me so i cancelled.
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Your souveniers are so you. Kudos to paying cash for everything and coming home with some. Why does it look like souvenier is spelled incorrectly?
Sorry for that appointment reminder. That shit burns. Come on now doctor’s offices.
I had to give The Universe Versus Alex Woods back. It wasn’t clicking right now.
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I didn’t know that Kindle had a subscription service that is quite interesting!!! I didn’t link up for reading goals this month either because every month my goal is to read as much as I can haha. I think that is pretty solid.
I’m sorry, a 20 year old killed another 20 year old and wasn’t punished for it in the least bit?!?! WTF?????
I WANT MY CALORIES REFUNDED for things not worth it!!! Can we please make this a thing???? And the math one always had me wondering why no one was questioning the excessive purchasing of random shit all the time!!!! It distracted me from solving the problem because it was so not realistic and messed up! Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have a great weekend 🙂
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Ugh, so sorry that tragedy hit so close to home. I try to refrain from getting into such conversations online because there’s rarely a good outcome, but I just don’t see any—ANY—situation where someone is dead, officials have a clear person of interest, and charges aren’t filed. No reason that should happen. The deceased deserves at least the ATTEMPT at justice. If the person charged is not guilty, well, put faith in the judicial system to show that in court. But for a murder case to not go to trial… I just don’t see how that’s protection and service of the American public. I’m thinking of quite a few other very specific cases as I’m sure you can ascertain…but it’s just unacceptable to me and it should be unacceptable to any American who expects their rights to be protected just the same as the guy next door’s rights are. /rant.
ANYWAY, Amy Schumer is on fire lately. Love it.
Happy Mother’s Day and happy weekend!
LOVE your Muppet souvenirs! Ugh sorry they called you about the prenatal appt., that’s terrible! I’ve had similar weirdness with my doctor’s office, they seem SO disorganized sometimes!
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Reading is the best.
I love seeing movies in the theater. I only pay $4 at our movie theater. Well, the cheap one. If I go to the fancier one, it’s $7. And then I must get popcorn and a large Diet Coke, so that’s more cash.
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Your girlfriend rocks! Lol 🙂
And uh, that story about those 20 year olds and possibly not possibly have parents who are cops… WOW!!!! That’s insane.
Have a great weekend my friend! Xo
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So sorry for the appointment mixup, very insensitive of them. Girl get yourself to NetGalley. I am never without a book, and free always wins! The heavy breathing and getting winded is totally a sign a workout is needed. I am feeling like that lately.
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Amy Schumer has been doing it right since she first started, but people are just now realizing it. I’ve been a fan for five years and love everything about her! I finally watched 12 Angry Men last night. Loved it! I’m excited to hear about Kindle Unlimited! I’ve been tempted to try it. I had to google Walton Goggins, but totally know who he is now and like him too! SOA is on my “to binge-watch” list.
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I can’t believe the appointment calls… 🙁
I just discovered Amy Schumer and I love her!!!
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