Amarantha-thanks for the advice. I have already complained about him to the feds here (I am a contractor and so is he). I have to be honest and say that the federal government really doesn't care about their contract employees. Plain and simple. "They'll watch him". Anyway, he's leaving for good in 3 days and I cannot be happier!!! Thank the gods for small miracles.

So i had a lunch date with some co-workers from downstairs, but they had to cancel because of an offiste meeting. So now I'm all alone for lunch. None of the ladies up here like to lunch with me, they have their own little click and I guess I am not apart of it; nor would I want to be. (I have heard the gossiping they do). It's horrible the office gossip. You cannot even lunch with an openly gay man without people thinking that there is something going on between you. (A situation that happend here with another lady coworker). I feel like I'm back in high school.

Also, I have been snacking like crazy. DANG ME!!!!

Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow.....oh, that already is a song.

Like your plan, though, Empress. Yes, the solitaire is sort of a "play the cards you're dealt" thing which is sort of our motto at the moment. I think I'll go back to playing with real cards though as there's no way to "replay" when it's virtual. Oy, what a cheat I am!

Frogger, lunching alone is sometimes the best course if it keeps you out of bad situations like that.

Ran three of the errands this a.m. as the list was too long and tiring to do all in one fell swoop. So plan to make hay today while the sun's NOT shining. hee-hee :).

Good afternoon dahling Royals!

Nothing much exciting going on around here... thought I'd better check in though!

VeganVixen, merry meet to you! Where'd ya go? Come baaaaack!!!

Wildfire, ya know, I'm starting to think what you brought up about acceptance is going to be the beautiful part of getting older. Loving yourself for more than the size of your britches is a beeeautiful thing!

Eydie, I'm so sorry to hear your dad's in for more surgery. Hang in there ok? I know what you mean about how small they look - I thought my stepdad looked so helpless in that big bed - it really messes with your mind. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your work situation too.

:wave: Anagram! Glad you had a good visit with the Prince and Princesses!

Frogger, I have to agree with Amarantha on this, watch this guy. He's giving me bad vibes, big time! And sometimes you HAVE to be rude - people like this guy seem to only understand "get out" means "get out" if it's said without any kindness. Watch him ok?? There's too many nutters in this world - glad he'll be gone soon!

Kaylets, DS forgot DH's birthday?????? How incredibly self absorbed... I'm glad you and DH are putting your foot down. I may not know you if I ran into you on the street, but it would break my heart to hear that you're getting walked on by a child that you've given SO much to and have gotten little but heartache from in return. Stay strong - he *may* thank you in the future (if not, you'll thank yourselves when you still have your sanity).

To all, especially Eydie, I watched Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events over the weekend and there's a line in it that I had to stop the movie because I actually started crying. I had to write it down because it SO applied to what's been going on in my life over the last couple years. I hope it helps you look at the bad things in life differently, as it did me.

"What might seem to be a series of unfortunate events,
may in fact, be the first steps of a journey"

That's it for any deep thinking from me for the day! See ya all Friday, if not sooner!

Terri
aka :queen: Punkin'

I'm here ;) just figuring out this whole forum thing :)


I just watched Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events last night! I teared up at that statement as well- it really resonated with me!

I am doing well; just tired and a bit crampy 'cause there was a full moon Monday and with every full moon, comes *my* moon! I didn't let it keep me from going to the gym though! I have a lighter workday today ( I said no to several appointments) and will be meeting with my client I am serving as Doula for this evening. Once I get past that, I'll be okay but really, I just want to crawl in bed with a hot water bottle and sleep!

How is everyone today? Any special events coming up?

Happy Dreary, Rainy Last Day of Vacation to Me. Blah. However, rather than sloshing around in a funk, I did as all smart :queen: s would do. I headed for the nearest mall for a session of retail therapy. :D Hit the jackpot at one store...picked up four summery t-shirts for a grand total of $50.00. That, of course, put my financial universe back in balance after having splurged on a pair of divine Italian leather boots...they were on SALE...I couldn't resist. :s:

Eydie, how is your Dad doing? Are his spirits good? Very sorry to hear about the budget cuts at work. It so rare to hear of someone who enjoys their job like you do...I hope your programs won't suffer too greatly.

anagram, congrats on your no-weight-gain victory over the Demon Prednisone! :cp:

Kaylets, your DH is doing the right thing, hard though it may be. At 25, DS should well be able to find himself a place to live OTHER than with you.

frogger, geesh...you have a leech on your hands! (That's leech, not lech...but if the description fits...:shrug: ) Somehow I think this guy is not going away easy...be firm with him and be glad he is leaving! And you are better off not being in the snobbish "clique" of gossipmongers. Nothing but trouble brewing in that camp. Bring a book and maybe a headset with music for those days you lunch alone. You might just find you enjoy having the time to yourself.

Amarantha, I like that hopeful thinking of yours! Tall, handsome, rescues the princess from a life of toil, AND does all the work...yep, sounds good. Can we just add that he has many brothers so each of us queens can have one???

Punkin, I've heard for a long time that when women hit 40, they know who they are and what they want...and I used to think, "I know who I am and what I want and I'm not 40 yet!" But you know...there's some truth to it.

Vegan, hope you get to bed early and have a good night's rest!

Hello to ceara (where is she?), Arabella (due back soon?), wsw, Ivanna, aria, and all!

Hello all!

The Lemony Quote is a perfect fit !!!


THanks!



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Thought of the day:

"What might seem to be a series of unfortunate events,
may in fact, be the first steps of a journey"

Lemony Snickets


Question of the day :

"How do you enjoy lemons?"

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Frogger---Be very aware of what you saying to this soon to be excoworker......In fact, it might not be a bad idea to suggest that you're email , phone add will be change due to "virus, etc" ..... This guy is probably harmless but letting him think you are going to be chaning addr/ ph # maybe a safety net for yourself..

I can relate to the clique feeling.... try to find a stairway to climb or get outside to get some activity points ...... sometimes thats all I need to feel more cheerful..

Anagram! COngrats on slaying the RA med weight gain! GOOD FOR YOU!


Must run...


SPecial hugs to all... welcome Veganvixen!


KETTLE IS ON!

Again, food yesterday not atrocious but just the wrong side of "good". "Exercise" was a lot of running around and walking in Wallyworld and then a different grocery store for its bargains. Then last evening at dusk got a burst of something and went out and attacked some overgrown azaleas with vengeance. So close to an hour of E's "penance" there - though for me it's something I love to do when all comes together enough to give me energy/ambition. I'll be working on this "redo" probably the whole summer until I get these three cut down and shaped up and the surrounding ivy, etc. pulled out. SHOULD be working on culling closets and just general but somehow the WANT TOS always win over the SHOULDS.

G'mornin'!

Hi, all, sorry this is a flyby when there's so many great :queen: s in residence but if I don't go out 'n do the "penance" the sun'll come up and at this point in time where I live that's not the best time to clear weeds from the prison yard!!! :lol:

Most of my experiences, menus, etc., are posted on the journal. E, thanks for visitin' me today ... re peace, I'm tryin' ... it kind of helps to talk about it so guess that's why I'm likin' the journaling right now ... seems it has a life of its own, if that makes sense?

CEARA, SENDING THE MOST HEALIN' VIBES I CAN FIND ALL IN THY DIRECTION!!!! I know it'll all go great and you'll come back to a wonderfully ok workplace, too!!!

Vegan, I have the Lemony Snicket game for Gameboy Advance SP (my secret vice, I'm addicted to games for 12-year-olds) ... it's cute ... very depressin' but cute!!! So far I haven't managed to get the kids past the firewood gatherin' task!

Anagramatic, the Solitaire I downloaded from a popular website (for a small price) does have a "take back" feature!!! :lol: Too bad my life's not like that ... else I wouldn't be doin' the "penance" actually! :lol:

Gotta go, love to all!

Ceara, knew it was this week, was concerned about not hearing from you. Normal to be fretting 'bout now. Happy you have Mom's to go to. Take it as easy as you can and things will go better later on. When you're at your place, you're "on call" no matter what (at least in our minds), so think only peaceful, restful, ceara-centered thoughts as much as you can. If things get royally screwed up at work, maybe they'll come to value you all the more (note I said "maybe" - we can always hope). And your girls will appreciate you all the more but I'd still recommend no jumping. I gather this is not being done vaginally (as mine was) since you say "incision". But jumping (on) wouldn't be good either way. Will be virtually holding your hand and whispering encouraging words.

E., I'm so eager to get out and whack some more azaleas. I must be a glutton for penance. Had a really good night's sleep and am not "up and at 'em". This being back at normal speed seems strange after the month or so on prednisone. Got a lot done when "speeded up", thank goodness.

Wildfire, you have pointed out my lack of Retail Therapy recently and I hope to make amends one day soon. I don't really NEED anything materially speaking but sometimes we just have to do our bit for the economy and all that. Enjoy wearing those great boots.

QOD - probably only in fresh lemonade.

The Lemony Snicket quote seems so apt. And so Courtly as we all journey on.

Wednesday May 25, 2005
 

Good mornin' dahlings,

Quick postie, then I must away to attend to the horses and dogs - mums is out camping for the rest of the week so I'm on critter duty. At least it's not pouring down rain this time! :lol:

VV, *whew* I thought maybe we scared ya off or something! ;) Very cool that you're going to be a Doula soon. A friend of mine is due in December and asked if I would like to attend the birth (a home birth), since in this life I seem destined to remain "eccentric Auntie Terri" with no children of my own (that aren't furry). I wholeheartedly, and very enthusiastically said "YES!" and am SOOOOOO looking forward to seeing a little Chloe or Xander come into the world!

Special events? Too many... dinner with friends this weekend, book group on Friday, spa class on Saturday, Heaven Can Wait 5k next Sunday, trip to CA in 2 weeks, going to SunFest in Washington the next weekend (for Solstice).... I'm tired just typing it! :faint:

Wildfire, so it's 40 when you truly know yourself huh? Ok, I just must have the door opened and am looking in. The 35 year old "you get a peek but can't enter" version of knowing yourself. I'm likin' it though!

Anagram, see, there's this thing about retail therapy.... it's not so much about what you NEED as much as it is about WANT. Buying "needs" don't make you as happy as "wants". LOL!

Ceara, you will be in my thoughts tomorrow!!! Be well, don't worry, and take good care of you for the next few weeks. *hugs*

Amarantha, geeeeez, I hope it cools down for you guys down there! My dad in Yuma said it was 114 over the weekend. Insane!!!! I don't know how you're not just a puddle on the couch when it's that hot! Wish I could send you some of the 32 degrees we had this morning!

Ok, chattered on enough. I can see 4 horsey heads sticking out of their stalls saying "ooooh Ssiiiiiiisterrrrrr, are ya gonna come feed us?????".

Happy hump day everyone!

Terri

So that's my problem, Punkin! I really can't think of anything I WANT - :lol:

S'ok, Punkin, 32 degrees be a tad on the frigid side to me, so you can keep ALL of it up there for yerownself, but the thought be much appreciated! :lol: But, yes, it's hot here, though Yuma is generally hotter than where I am. This is one of the reasons I didn't take the job I was offered there a few years ago. Actually, the heat energizes me ... I finally finished clearing the whole acreage this a.m. except for a small amount of really tall vegetation that I need to tackle separately ... then went to gym and worked out lower bod and triceps. I have a fantastic tan from all this penance, also! (Nope, I don't worry about skin cancer ... probably should but don't).

Anagramatic, thou canst send me some o' those azaleas if you cut 'em down ... wish they'd grow here! :)

ARIA, CONGRATS ON THE GOOD WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY!!!! :cheer: Good job on makin' progress with the exercise as well!!! Have a good rest o' the week!

Eydie, hope all's well with thy dad!!! Thinkin' o' thee!!! :wave:

To all, mentioned and unmentioned ...

I need to play Solitaire now.

Hi Everybody, just wanted to check in! Garry's taking me away on a surprise quickie trip to the beach--just an overnighter. Yesterday was my birthday and I had to work and it wasn't a great day, shall we say--so I'm just going to forget about all that and have a good time!
See you when I get back! :D