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Hi, :queen: s ... this is a super quickie and I apologize 'cause there's so many nice posties here to respond too but I hafta work at the job from h*ll a bit as well as buy food.
Arabella, thanks so much for the nice comment re mine own dedication ... might I add that thine own self be not slouchy in the inspirating biz as well ... re the job, I will talk to the universe ... mayhap it will talk back? Whadda think? Ceara, I do think I'd make a good greeter ... hmmm, might like being bored for awhile! :) Re the sig line, it's not looking big on my screen ... it looks small, just like I set it up. How odd. Re trackers, Arabella's shows me the graphic when I click on it, but mine just shows the elephant screen. Very weird. Gotta go!!! :) |
Hello all!
HEllo all.... Empress... who is daring to tarnish the royal reputation of the Empress?? Heads off!! Aria-- COuld use some of your decluttering right about now.... Wsw... GOOD FOR YOU !! and in the heat too! Short story-- Thurs about 9 pm, during an enormous Thunder and Lightening Storm, DS showed up .... Since then, he's been sleeping here. Leaving when we do. This morning, I cannot find my keys... yes, they are all together on one big key ring... Have been searching since dawn... my car is still in the driveway but I don't know what to think.... DH asked DS if the keys were seen around ..... I am literally going thru everything one piece at a time .... Am sick about it. .... And will go back shortly to start a new search in a different room..... Although the Empress isnt sure she likes the title of the new one she started, I very much like the concept -- of a review and reassess and repair.... ( really wanted to say tweak but was on a roll w/ the r's)..... Anagram...--- Thinking of you often, all of us are sending our very best (((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))) Time to look for those keys.... Really hope they are found soon Kettle is on! So, I'm off..... W/ a duplicate post of the the same story.... |
Thanks, K!!! Mayhap I will let 'em keep their heads, but won't invite 'em to tea!!!
Dinna fret, thy keys will be found, hopefully ... this happens to me all the time. Sometimes I have to have more keys made, though, but I'm sure that won't be the case with thou. Sorry about the stress you're goin' through ... not fair! |
Peace!
Sweet Kaylets! :grouphug: So sorry for the DS stress! I hope that the current crisis is over soon and he's on his own two feet. Breathe, and repeat as necessary -- remember that this too shall pass. Likely, as our Empress suspects, DS'll be fine. And the tough love that you've been dealing is the only way to help get him there, even though it's difficult to manage some times. Hope you found those blanketty-blank keys immediately upon signing off, too. :yes:
Amarantha, I thank thee for the comment about me bein' inspiratin'. Hmmm... not in the weight-loss area of late, but I refuse to feel bad about that. Onward! Re: boring jobs -- yes, I think there's a lot to be said for jobs that let one's mind roam free. I know a guy who's a member in good standing of a dauntingly intellectual family and he works at a supermarket, gathering carts, packing groceries as needed. The reason he likes it, he says, is because it gives him space to daydream all day while he works. Ok -- first I'm AWOL and next thing you can't get rid of me. Just wanted to share a peaceful interlude: I've a large maple overhanging my deck; we sit beneath it enjoying the cool it exudes. Yesterday, while we sat out there, a gentle rain started to fall and the leaves overhead kept us cozy and dry while we sat listening to the pitter patter of the drops falling on them. Lovely! I don't think I've ever actually experienced exactly that before. A week ago, on a sunny day, I sat under this same tree meditating. When I opened my eyes, I could see what I'm assuming must be energy: tiny little specks that move like live things, not like the optical things one can see sometimes. My mom and sisters said they'd seen energy around trees before but I never had. It was exhilarating. DH came out and I was sitting there with a goofy grin on my face, but I didn't tell him because he already thinks I'm enough of a fruitcake. :dizzy: K -- I'm gone for the day, now. Promise! |
Hello lovies! The Wild one returneth! :queen:
After my recent experience involving weilding a broadsword and a wishful beheading, the notorious EBW (Evil Boss Woman) captured me whilst I roamed the Highlands and set me to work in her slave camp under the watchful eyes of the Sinister Seven (also known as Auditors), toiling 12 hours a day. EBW has left the kingdom to sail the high seas for a week, so if I can cause a major distraction I might also escape the clutches of the Sinister Seven by Friday ('cause that's when the audit is over ;) ) Welcome to our newest Royal, :queen: avwoolf! Glad you joined us! This is just a "I'm still kicking" post...I'll be back...am cat sitting a beautiful white Maine Coon and must tend to the prince at his palace. |
Nice to see some of our wandering queens back. Hi Arabella, Wildfire and Ceara!
Kaylets, hope you find those keys! I know you can't help but think.....things. :( It's been a rather lazy day--I haven't even stepped off the deck today. No, That's not true, I made the long journey to the compost heap, but that's all. I just did 20 minutes of yoga and I didn't know that I've lost my yoga groove, just not as flexible--so my plan is to do yoga every day this week! Just baked some brownies. I was looking thru an old cookbook and found one of my old favorites for carob brownies. [Anybody remember carob?] Used to make these at a natural foods bakery years ago. No sugar, they're sweetened with honey and have lots of butter. Think I'll warp them all up individually and sock them away in the freezer downstairs, or they'll disappear down my dainty swan-like neck. :s: |
Hmmm, Arabella, I oft feel the presence o' "spirits' (that's what I called 'em when I was little) or somethin' floatin' in 'n amongst trees ... it's more marked in Arizona ...
Wildfire, hope thou escapeth thy captors by Freitag ... they sound scary (aaack, auditors) ... E, thanks for the yippee skippy in the land far far away ... :queen: s, I forgot to mention that I'm down 1.4 ... totally due to the Fitday software ... it figured my BMR and other stats to a T and the calorie goal it set was right on target, even a bit better than on target. Finished work for today and am truly braindead ... effects of brutal week and will get even more brutal, I'm afraid, before it gets better ... I think that "space to daydream" idea has merit, Arabella. For now, guess I'll take a nap. |
Hello all......
Although I have found some other items I had forgotten about .... alas, no keys..... DH came home and after he saw the efforts I had made, decided to replace the front door lock. I know have car keys and 2 sets of spares.... amd will make sure I have duplicate house keys made too..... I hope the original turns up but am really nervous about where the keys are..... Its such a big key ring, w/ a remote starter that I can't imagine why I can't find it..... But at least I am beyond it somewhat.... I want to find them, dread how I might find them and wonder what will happen next. Dh gets a gold star for being so understanding.... He couldnt believe I couldnt retrace my steps yesterday.... but then again....should I have been able to remember what exactly I did???? Then I'd know where I'd left the keys wouldnt I???? ..... Once he realized that I had torn the house apart he was pretty great about it.... so let me go tell him..... Kettle is on! |
Good morning, Queenlies!
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Hope all is well in the realm today! I woke up tired and achy, this morning, actually too much exercise yesterday -- gardening kind of expands to fill whatever time. I found myself looking at the clock, being amazed at how late it was getting and doing one more thing that led to bunches more. Ah well, made some progress and will take it a little easier today.
Am going to try to get house in order a bit at a time through the week, preparatory for MIL's arrival Thurs and party on Sat. All is possible, a bit at a time :yes: I'm attaching yesterday's report, there for accountability and the curious but not taking up thread space. Kaylets, glad the key issue is solved now, even if the key ring didn't show up. I've lost things for YEARS that eventually surfaced. I've often put things away somewhere carefully, sure I'd remember where I'd put them and then having absolutely no recollection. Hope you didn't go through too much mental anguish -- I know the kinds of bizarre scenarios that I envision in situations like that (not that bizarre scenarios aren't played out from time to time in real life :dz: Amarantha, I've always been a tree person, just drawn to them as if they were deeply beloved individuals. There is something there, definitely. I've had special relationships with several trees in my life, but mostly when I was a child -- and I'm so happy to be cultivating a relationship with my tree here and now. Re: the job and the Universe -- I really believe that if we allow ourselves to be led by what we intuit most deeply that we'll be steered towards our best course (not to be overly metaphorical, but sometimes it seems almost unavoidable :rolleyes: ). I think like all creatures of nature, that there's a pattern for us but that we mess it up sometimes with all that free will and overthinking. Eydie, mmmmm.... yes, I remember carob, chocolate-y but with a nice little distinct taste that puts me slightly in mind of molasses. The brownies sound great and I admire your protective measures to keep them from diving down your swan-like neck :lol: Your lazy day sounds very pleasant, too. I actually withstood DH's workaholic influence on Saturday and skipped some chores, took a pass on going over the last month's finances with him (esp. since he wanted to have a little "nap" ;) afterwards and there's nothing like going over bills to kill the mood for me). Wild One!!! Lovely to see you! I'm glad that the EBW (why am I reminded of the ROUSes -- Rodents OF Unusual Size -- in The Princess Bride?) is adrift. Good luck escaping the Sinister Seven by the blessed Friday! I must away! Love to all, mentioned or un- Have a fabulous day! |
avwoolf-WELCOME!!!! :cp:
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Another postie for me...
Just wanted to say that I may get some piece and quite today. Co-worker has called out. YEAH!!! :cb: I also wanted to say that I have a heavy heart about a problem at home. I'll try not to dwell on it here, just prayers for my DH as he battles a problem he admitted to me saturday. He's asked for my help and that's exactly what I'm going to do. Love and support him and help him any way I can figure out. He says he's having a hard time with alcohol. He says he starting to get into the frame of mind like when he can have his next drink. We're battling it now while it's still young before it's too late. I saw it coming, and I've mentioned it several time for him to slow down. Now he sees it for himself. IPlease send him good thoughts. |
Aria, glad you found us!
Frogger, I know this is a hard time for you, but it's a wonderful thing that your DH realizes he has a problem and is willing to face it. I have faith that he'll be able to beat it, with your help! :grouphug: Lighten your heart, Sweetie, it will get better! |
Quickie visit today, baking chicken and then gotta go to mountains to work.
Aria, also glad you found the way to the current palace ... true :queen: s always find the way home, dinna ye think?!!! You're doin' great w' your challenge. Arabella, am thinkin' on thy words re the universe/job connection ... Froggie: Sendin' good vibes thy way ... stay strong. Anagramatic: Also sendin' vibes ... Kaylets: It is a universal law that as soon as ye change the locks to the castle, the missing keys turn up ... dinna fret, keys are evil. They are oft times possessed by DEMONS and do unexpected things best left unanalyzed by us mere mortals. On my journal I have posted my fitness challenge for this week, a version of the Harry Potter challenge someone else posted in their journal in the land far away. Funny thing, the Evil Diet Nanny and Evil Exercise Crone have threatened to take the HP book away from me (actually, I don't have it as no one does, but ...) if I don't do 200 exercise minutes this week. So far I have NO exercise minutes and don't in fact FEEL like exercise, so it could turn out ugly! Will post about it on journal and spare ya the fantasies in future. :) Gotta go, Old Dog wants some o' the chicken, which is not done yet. She is in hypervigilant mode and staring at me. |
You all have been so busy the last two days!
Believe me, I am so happy to recieve your warm welcomes, and your words of encouragement. Especially the encouragement. These last two days have not been as easy as the ones before, I am not exactly sure why, but I didn't feel the honeymoon excitement and security that you often feel when you first get the courage to restart, jump back on the bandwagon, start the first day of the rest of your life. That is always an exciting time, but yesterday it was flagging a bit. I didn't go overboard, but sometimes it was difficult not to. Arabella, your just-because happiness, and your words to me about moderation and satiation really hit the spot. Thank you. Amarantha, this is the second or third time that I have heard you speak about that Fitday PC, I am getting very tempted! I was so excited to hear your conversation, and hear you support each other and, make us laugh, and make decrees, and send comfort where its needed, that I admit I did not read every single word. I will go back and do that now. |
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