Author Topic: What made you happy today? (Read 96782 times)

TAC · « **Reply #980 on:** December 17, 2021, 04:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Melphina on December 17, 2021, 04:12:48 PM

Finished packing up my apartment, turned in my keys for the unit and the mailbox, made one last storage unit run, finished all my personal packing... I'm exhausted but happy. No more bills to really worry about. And then of course the new Spiderman film tonight with my best friend, then tomorrow morning I drive to West Virginia and begin my trucking adventure. I'm exhausted and nervous and stressed and emotional but excited and ready for a new start.

That's awesome, Melrus! All except the Spiderman part.

Good luck, brother. Keep in touch!

You ignored my text this week, but it seems you were busy.

cramx3 · « **Reply #981 on:** December 18, 2021, 03:13:15 AM »

No more bills? How does one escape that?

Stadler · « **Reply #982 on:** December 19, 2021, 09:00:15 AM »

Quote from: Melphina on December 17, 2021, 04:12:48 PM

Finished packing up my apartment, turned in my keys for the unit and the mailbox, made one last storage unit run, finished all my personal packing... I'm exhausted but happy. No more bills to really worry about. And then of course the new Spiderman film tonight with my best friend, then tomorrow morning I drive to West Virginia and begin my trucking adventure. I'm exhausted and nervous and stressed and emotional but excited and ready for a new start.

Hit me up with your new cell before you hit the road, Cledus Snow.

svisser · « **Reply #983 on:** December 19, 2021, 01:07:11 PM »

What will make me happy is getting through the final edit of my last paper of the semester.

Melphina · « **Reply #984 on:** December 20, 2021, 01:46:25 PM »

Quote from: Stadler on December 19, 2021, 09:00:15 AM

Quote from: Melphina on December 17, 2021, 04:12:48 PM
Finished packing up my apartment, turned in my keys for the unit and the mailbox, made one last storage unit run, finished all my personal packing... I'm exhausted but happy. No more bills to really worry about. And then of course the new Spiderman film tonight with my best friend, then tomorrow morning I drive to West Virginia and begin my trucking adventure. I'm exhausted and nervous and stressed and emotional but excited and ready for a new start.

Hit me up with your new cell before you hit the road, Cledus Snow.

Sending!!

Quote from: cramx3 on December 18, 2021, 03:13:15 AM

No more bills? How does one escape that?

Basically just living on the road with my girlfriend. So in a way she's taking care of me but I have no bills to mind and have money in the bank so I can come back home at any time if for whatever reason things don't work out or I don't like being on the road much. Effectively it's a bit of a hiatus from the working life which, hey, why not take advantage of it and get the experience while I can.

cramx3 · « **Reply #985 on:** December 20, 2021, 01:52:19 PM »

Next DTF user name, The Nomad

Good luck on the road, and that's great to follow your heart.

Melphina · « **Reply #986 on:** December 20, 2021, 01:56:59 PM »

Thanks bud!! You never know until you get out there and just go for it!

Stadler · « **Reply #987 on:** December 21, 2021, 07:33:02 AM »

My kid (she's 20) was contemplating an internship that would take her to California for the summer. She's all twisted up about it and I'm like GO, kid, GO! You may never have this chance again, and in my experience you are far more likely to regret the things you DIDN'T do than the things you DID. I don't believe the saying "you can never go home again", and, apparently, neither do my kids (they won't LEAVE!!!

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Melphina · « **Reply #988 on:** December 21, 2021, 08:03:35 AM »

Quote from: Stadler on December 21, 2021, 07:33:02 AM

My kid (she's 20) was contemplating an internship that would take her to California for the summer. She's all twisted up about it and I'm like GO, kid, GO! You may never have this chance again, and in my experience you are far more likely to regret the things you DIDN'T do than the things you DID. I don't believe the saying "you can never go home again", and, apparently, neither do my kids (they won't LEAVE!!! )

Hahaha. I just left home myself and finally convinced myself to believe in that mentality. I hope she decides to go for it.

MetalJunkie · « **Reply #989 on:** December 22, 2021, 12:45:28 PM »

Just got over my stomach bug.

Don't read this next part if you don't like TMI/gross stuff:

There may be nothing better than post-diarrhea farts that dispel the trapped residual gas.

pg1067 · « **Reply #990 on:** March 15, 2022, 11:06:36 PM »

My 18-year old high school senior daughter got her acceptance to her #1 choice college yesterday -- William Smith College in Geneva, New York (also happens to be my wife's alma mater)! Even better, they're giving her a shitload of money so her school loans won't have to be too crazy bad.

Podaar · « **Reply #991 on:** March 16, 2022, 05:48:57 AM »

Excellent news for your daughter, PG. Congrats to her, and well done.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #992 on:** March 16, 2022, 06:13:17 AM »

Quote from: pg1067 on March 15, 2022, 11:06:36 PM

My 18-year old high school senior daughter got her acceptance to her #1 choice college yesterday -- William Smith College in Geneva, New York (also happens to be my wife's alma mater)! Even better, they're giving her a shitload of money so her school loans won't have to be too crazy bad.

That's freakin awesome. Great news all around!

TAC · « **Reply #993 on:** March 16, 2022, 08:01:03 AM »

Yay!!!

Harmony · « **Reply #994 on:** March 17, 2022, 04:20:15 PM »

House cleaners came today.

The Covid thread hasn't been posted on for 3 days.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #995 on:** March 17, 2022, 04:50:46 PM »

Getting home. Put on some rocking Irish rock music, and cooked dirty noodles and smoked kielbasa with the wife. Dirty noodles gas no egg yoke noodles, cabbage snd onions.

pg1067 · « **Reply #996 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:07:43 PM »

Quote from: Podaar on March 16, 2022, 05:48:57 AM

Excellent news for your daughter, PG. Congrats to her, and well done.

Quote from: jingle.boy on March 16, 2022, 06:13:17 AM

That's freakin awesome. Great news all around!

Quote from: TAC on March 16, 2022, 08:01:03 AM

Yay!!!

Thanks, guys! There is one other school on the slate: Keene State College in New Hampshire. Funny thing is that, the only reason she applied there was because they sent her an email inviting her to apply without an application fee. We're looking at a quick trip out to Keene and Geneva over her spring break in late April.

TAC · « **Reply #997 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:08:51 PM »

Paul, was she intent on going across the country?

pg1067 · « **Reply #998 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:11:39 PM »

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2022, 05:08:51 PM

Paul, was she intent on going across the country?

Pretty much. She had no interest in California schools (for a few reasons, some of which are silly). For a while she was looking at going to school in the UK, but that changed sometime in the last year. I think the only school she hasn't yet heard from is Boston University. I'll be interested to see how much she likes it once she's been through an east coast winter!

TAC · « **Reply #999 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:17:04 PM »

Quote from: pg1067 on March 17, 2022, 05:11:39 PM

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2022, 05:08:51 PM
Paul, was she intent on going across the country?

Pretty much. She had no interest in California schools (for a few reasons, some of which are silly). For a while she was looking at going to school in the UK, but that changed sometime in the last year. I think the only school she hasn't yet heard from is Boston University. I'll be interested to see how much she likes it once she's been through an east coast winter!

Yeah, it can get nasty, especially in upstate NY. I'd much rather experience a winter on a nice campus like William Smith than I would in the city at BU.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1000 on:** March 17, 2022, 05:26:52 PM »

Keene is very well known as a party College pg. Just a heads up.

pg1067 · « **Reply #1001 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:35:21 AM »

If we were talking about my son, party college status might worry me.

I guess we'll see.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #1002 on:** March 20, 2022, 01:10:00 PM »

Not today but 2 days ago...

Having my first performance review at work... just shy of being here for 6 months...

Apparently I am the number 6 driver out of 40-46 (depending on how you count our dispatchers who drive much less).

I legit was incredibly surprised to hear this.

hunnus2000 · « **Reply #1003 on:** March 20, 2022, 02:30:38 PM »

Our little shit-hole town got a Pizza and Pub joint with an actual bar and televisions piping in the tournament (March Madness).

We sat at the bar eating lunch and had a wonderful conversation with a biker talking about our past adventures. This was about as normal as we have gotten since not only the start of the Pandy but also since we moved from Dallas over 4 years ago!

One Little Victory indeed.......

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1004 on:** March 24, 2022, 02:18:57 PM »

A 4.5% raise today. An extra $2700.00 a year added.

TAC · « **Reply #1005 on:** March 24, 2022, 02:19:42 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 24, 2022, 02:18:57 PM

A 4.5% raise today. An extra $2700.00 a year added.

You da man!!

BTW, I think of you every time I send a trailer back. You'd love my trailers. Pallets sorted properly, etc...

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1006 on:** March 24, 2022, 02:22:39 PM »

Seriously Tim, I should send you some horror pics of them.

TAC · « **Reply #1007 on:** March 24, 2022, 02:30:04 PM »

Hey by all means! I'm at work early.

Adami · « **Reply #1008 on:** March 24, 2022, 04:28:46 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 24, 2022, 02:18:57 PM

A 4.5% raise today. An extra $2700.00 a year added.

Nice!

Now does all of that go straight to me?

TheRich13 · « **Reply #1009 on:** March 24, 2022, 04:40:27 PM »

The Dolphins getting Tyreek Hill ! Now if they only had a quarterback to get the ball to him …

emtee · « **Reply #1010 on:** March 24, 2022, 04:48:23 PM »

I received a call from the COO of the division a few weeks ago. He asked me to step into a management role at our largest facility in the region. Completely unexpected btw. I agonized over it for days but accepted the position. Huge comp increase with a generous bonus. I'm 3 weeks into the role and learning an incredible amount each day. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity, especially at my age. Definitely something to celebrate and be happy about.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1011 on:** March 24, 2022, 04:50:15 PM »

Quote from: Adami on March 24, 2022, 04:28:46 PM

Quote from: kingshmegland on March 24, 2022, 02:18:57 PM
A 4.5% raise today. An extra $2700.00 a year added.

Nice!

Now does all of that go straight to me?

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1012 on:** March 25, 2022, 04:56:20 AM »

Quote from: emtee on March 24, 2022, 04:48:23 PM

I received a call from the COO of the division a few weeks ago. He asked me to step into a management role at our largest facility in the region. Completely unexpected btw. I agonized over it for days but accepted the position. Huge comp increase with a generous bonus. I'm 3 weeks into the role and learning an incredible amount each day. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity, especially at my age. Definitely something to celebrate and be happy about.

Congrats, dude.

Podaar · « **Reply #1013 on:** March 25, 2022, 05:57:03 AM »

Quote from: emtee on March 24, 2022, 04:48:23 PM

I received a call from the COO of the division a few weeks ago. He asked me to step into a management role at our largest facility in the region. Completely unexpected btw. I agonized over it for days but accepted the position. Huge comp increase with a generous bonus. I'm 3 weeks into the role and learning an incredible amount each day. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity, especially at my age. Definitely something to celebrate and be happy about.

Excellent! Congrats!

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #1014 on:** March 25, 2022, 09:07:08 AM »

It's Friday FFS

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Author Topic: What made you happy today? (Read 96782 times)