Friday Things #4

Happy Friday y'all! It felt like today was never going to come.

Ekta

1. I received a really nice compliment at work!

Another senior director asked if they could have me help with their analysis. I know it doesn't sound like a huge win, but I hardly ever analyze financial data and I get really nervous when I have to interact with other teams. This summer I worked on my first project that was driven by financial data (margin, revenue and cost). I'm kinda blown away (in a good way) that someone would want my help.

2. I found out that return to work is scheduled for "early 2021".

Halleluja! I'm so excited to be a texan for a few more months! Although I wasn't born here, I think the excessive use of y'all, ma'am, constant critiquing of NYC queso, and desire for space/freedom makes me a real texan. I'm so happy I'll get to spend more time in my favorite place with my favorite people.

3. Happy hour with my bootcamp class!

My bootcamp class is filled with the nicest people. They're all considerably older than me but they're so welcoming and encouraging. In addition to the fun conversations we have during class, they also have a pretty awesome happy hour in the parking lot after thursday class.

4. THE MEXICAN PIZZA IS GOING AWAY.

THE MONSTERS AT TACO BELL ARE TAKING AWAY THE MOST ICONIC DISH EVER. I'm extremely distraught.

5. I went shopping and bought sooo many yellow things.

I love yellow. It's the happiest most beautiful color in the world. I'm not sure if it was a fashionable color last year but there were a bjillion beautiful yellow dresses and tops at Ross. I managed to score a gorgeous sweater and two dresses in my favorite color.

Sidra

1. My nephew had his first soccer game!

My nephew's has been doing toddler soccer classes for the past few years, but this year he's old enough to join a team and have real scrimmages. I was able to attend his first game this week, and it was so adorable!

2. Harry Potter marathons

My niece started reading Harry Potter this summer and finished the entire series in 2 months. We've now started the movies together and were able to start the third one (which is my favorite) last weekend.

3. I babysat my niece and nephew through an e-learning day this week

Both my niece and nephew have started remote school again. I took a babysitting shift this week to watch them while my sister and brother in law were working. I have all the respect for teachers who are trying to make this work as best as they can, and also had so much fun watching them even if I felt like this by the end of the day.

4. I'm packing up to head back to NYC :(

I've slowly begun packing and preparing to fly back to NYC this weekend. I'm excited to see NYC friends again (after a 2 week quarantine of course) but I'll certainly miss Wisco and being able to see my family all the time

5. NBA Desktop is back!

This one is cheating because NBA Desktop has been back to a weekly schedule since the NBA restarted in the bubble... but I didn't realize that until this week. Spent an hour just catching up and can't wait to continue my Saturday morning routine of watching the latest episode every week