Something that always helped me is to make sure that clothes are matched and set out the night before, so there is no decision making in the morning (i.e.-staring into the closet hoping something jumps out, ready to go). I still do this for myself, in fact. Every Sunday, I pull out 5 outfits, make sure they are ironed…

Because sometimes its just too painful to remember. There are whole periods of time I just block out, because I just cant go there and still be able function in the here and now. A very effective defense mechanism.

Heaven save us from HR.

Pedophiles. Parents go to great lengths to protect their children (and rightfully so). Record me naked, who cares; record my kid naked, and I have to have you killed.

For those of us without access to a company sponsored retirement savings plan, a super easy /no hassle way to set money aside is to split your direct deposited paycheck, which is generally free to do. Take a set amount out of each check and have payroll direct it to that account. You don’t have to even try to save…

Congrats on the new (loud) addition. I can say without a doubt, you life has changed completely and it wont ever be the same.

I keep replaying it over and over and I am frightening my co-workers with it. 

I am way over 19, and No, it does not.

By far the worst pain and time does NOT heal all wounds.

If you have them on the southern side of your house, you have the best chance this time of year, but sometimes its still not enough, we just don’t the light. Even the shade of trees can interfere in summer.

If you have them on the southern side of your house, you have the best chance this time of year, but sometimes its…

I am an orphan now, and I can assure you, you are never old enough to lose your parents.

I have given up on solar lights. Except for a few weeks in summer, we just don’t get enough sunlight to keep them powered, and they go dark entirely this time of year.

I have given up on solar lights. Except for a few weeks in summer, we just don’t get enough sunlight to keep them…

On the flip side (and one would think this would be obvious, but its not) on your work devices (phones, laptops, etc.) don’t use them for personal. I cant count the number of intimate/creeper pictures, messages and emails I have had to look at, document, download/copy and file for legal purposes from company owned…

Thank you.

I must have, but that still does not seem deep enough,

Having just buried my mom this summer, I can tell you the figure of $10k for a funeral is a little conservative, and that isnt even for anything extravagant.

Santa did indeed bring me a new laptop (two, technically as my daughter got one as well) and your #1 download is scheduled ot be my #1 download too. There are several on this list that will go in on day one, but due to cooking and relative refereeing, that wont be today.

Reusable shopping bags are a wonderful, practical present, and come in all patterns and colors to make a lovely gift bag at Christmas, and are something that can be used all year, saving more bags in the future. (Locally at least, they are actually less expensive than a regular gift bag.)

If you feel like you absolutely MUST continue partying, crash someone else’s company party (because there are usually more than one of these things per venue at the same time this time of year). You can get trashed and be the talk of the party while not ruining your career, just make sure you don’t apply for a job…

I am amazed the weight of the satelite dish didn’t push the back half of that house down along with the rest of it.