my workplace is kicking my butt this week

I’ve never thought of myself as someone who is particularly sensitive to environmental chemicals — perfumes, smoke, that kind of thing. But I went to work on Monday and instantly could not breathe. (In the annoying sinuses all plugged up way, not the wheezing and danger way.) By noon, I felt *awful.* As far as I can tell, it was due to the ongoing construction. Task of the day on Monday? Gluing down laminate flooring. Ick.

It was all done by the end of the day Monday, and I thought ‘well, at least that’s over with.’

Spoke too soon.

Tuesday? New carpet installed in two rooms.

(And again, I thought, ‘well, at least that’s over with.’ But no!)

Wednesday? TILING.

At this point, I’m thinking about staying home forever.

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fic recs o’ the day!

As if to balance out the workplace ick, so many great fics this week!

Once More Into The Fray, by phrenitis
Post-IM3, Pepper gets a super-suit of her own, and tries to decide how she feels about it. (Love the Tony and Pepper voices in this one! “Eat the season!”)

two in the park, one in the hand, by jmtorres
Person of Interest domesti-fic with cameo by Derek Hale. Author summary: “Harold accidentally takes Bear on a playdate with a werewolf.”

Hard Rock Swing, by copperbadge
AU where Tony is 18 when Steve wakes up. Not Armored Adventures, but a similar (awesome) vibe.

The First Annual Avengers Convention, by starandrea
How did I not know this fic was complete? Love it!

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