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Hmmm... Short answer?: You don't waaaaaaaanaaaaa! That's what it is when I'm not getting it done. I mean, I want to get it done but don't want to do it, sort of like when I'd stand looking out my bedroom window giving the elves time to clean my room while my back was turned. Just about as effective, too. :rolleyes: And usually it's not that bad once I start but the dreading process is awful!
Nemo cake sounds good -- BTW, I came across a recipe for "raw carrot cake" which I think you mentioned one time. Must see if I can find that again... |
Yep, that's the answer! :) Anyhow, I did one story and the other one went back in the pile for tomorrow. I'll do it in the newsroom or before I go up there. I wouldn't do it at all except I promised someone it'd run ...
My resignation time is right around the corner, or so I hope! Just one more piece of the puzzle in place, then ... new career ... If you find the "raw carrot cake" recipe, would ya post it ... I don't think it was me who mentioned it but I'm fascinated by the raw food movement ... which isn't so new, having been around for decades, but which seems to be enjoying a resurgence! |
Hi Amarantha! I'll join you in the Pilates challenge and want to raise my sweat quotient this week. Honestly, I don't think that i worked up a sweat at all this week.
I've had a weird weekend. All I really wanted to do was nap so I did a fair amount of that. I don't feel good about it either when there's so much to do. There it is; that vague sense of 'blah'. :( |
[color=blue][b]Hi, E!!! Just "saw" ya over at the land far far and responded that you're on!!! Except I got frustrated trying to burn a CD for my workouts for this challenge (don't ask) and got kind of outta the mood for today, but my Pilates days will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday ... unless the trainer wants to do more with me when we work out on Thursday ... anyhow, I want to space the four workouts throughout the week, will do my regular on the other days ... just the Pilates I did yesterday really helped me feel better ... I'd like to get into a regular daily practice of short sessions of matwork (unfortunately, I don't have a reformer, wish I did).
I've still got the blahs too and as mentioned above didn't finish the work I needed to get done, could do it now, but need a night off ... |
Day 6
Good morning, Queenlies! Hope all is well despite the pall of blahness overhanging the realm. Must be the stars, I think (if only I was still doing the horoscopes, I'd know. Found myself thinking of treats I could make when I was going to sleep last night. Healthy treats, but -- nevertheless -- I don't think it's a good thing for food to be the most interesting thing I can come up with to think about. This is so the kind of mood that I would ordinarily be going off-plan over. Not going to do it, though :no:
Have been falling down on the job of finding myself something fun to do every day and am going to force myself to have some fun today, whether I want to or not :p Love to all :queen:s ensconced in the palace or on walkabouts. Let's make the most of this day that we've been given! |
Hello all!
Just coming within range of the kingdom so you can see and hear me .. Am leaving the house in literally 5 minutes for my WW meeting and havent brushed my teeth yet..... And am honestly only going because 2 members who are sisters have gotten very friendly and I am hoping one of them may help in my own career switch. Blah is blah for sure...... And very much maligned for all sorts of poor choices... I so far have clung to the better choices today but really only by fingernails... DH says I was craving so much at work was that I knew I hadnt finished all the chocolate in the boss's office. And he's probably right.... But I did get more water in and actually, got in a 1/2 serving of lentil soup just now ( I Know, never eat at the computer... ah well... so guess what.. I did and I feel better ! :smug: ) and some cold herb tea and the craving for sweet baked goods is temporarily on MUTE.... oK... There's one thing for sure..... If you're bucket is empty and only has BLAH in it... You might need to find a new well..... Hmmmmm....... HERE WE GO ROYALS< HERE WE GO! HERE WE GO ROYAL! HERE WE GO! wish me luck! I'm going to be my most charming.... :lol: |
Caution, this one's a groaner. But it's also one anyone working in an office just has to appreciate.
Read More... A big U.S. corporation recently hired several cannibals. "You are all part of our team now," said the HR rep during the welcoming briefing. "You get all the usual benefits and you can go to the cafeteria for something to eat, but please don't eat any of the other employees". The cannibals promised they would not. Four weeks later their boss remarked, "You're all working very hard, and I'm quite satisfied with your efforts. However, one of our secretaries has disappeared. Do any of you know what happened to her?" The cannibals all shook their heads no! After the boss had left, the leader of the cannibals said to the others, "which one of you idiots ate the secretary?" A hand started raising hesitantly, to which the leader of the cannibals continued, "You fool!!! For four weeks we've been eating Managers and no one noticed anything, but noooooooooo, you had to go and eat someone important!" |
That's funny, Kaylets!!! :lol:
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Day 7
Doin' it, doin' it. Am going to nip out to my tree and meditate first thing to give myself a boost to begin with. And then I'm going to do some yoga, because I'm achy, which is my general state of being when not doing yoga regularly. I think I felt like I'd added enough requirements last week. BUT there's no reason I can't squeeze in a bit of yoga here and a bit there throughout the day and I should take advantage of the fact that, working from home, I have that option. :yes:
Hope all royals in the realm are feeling the pall of blahness lift. I'm cautiously optimistic for today... Let's take the day and do the best we can with it. Love to all... |
More weirdness with my father. I saw him today and he seemed lucid enough for someone who's in a nursing home and doesn't have much there for stimulation. I'm getting conflicting reports from my step mom and from my siblings. I think my stepmom has written him off as having Alzheimer's or something, but I think she sees everything that way because her own mom had it. She seems put out and angry and acts like she wants to leave everything for us [his kids] to do--and we all have jobs and can't be there all the time. I'm just exhausted and don't knoww hat's expected of me, so if I'm not posting too often this is why.
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Hello all....
Just a few words b/4 off to the bowling alley.... Eydie-- ((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))---- My guess is Stepmom is also in shock and you may see dramatic changes in her behavior.... And sometimes, in regard to your Dad, some folks feel anesthesia for days and days. Time will tell. Here's sending you a virtual royal sweet potato. Know we are here waiting. Must be off.... **************** Thought of the day : "Just be where you are and go from there!" - Ivoryellie 12/04 Question of the day : "Where are you right now?" *************** |
eydie-sending you lots of hugs! must be very hard dealing with situation with your dad.
feeling more solid resolve regarding eating healthy, smaller portions of food. back on steroids for next 8 days, so not too optimistic that scale will move downward in immediate future, but will hang tough with this challenge, and know that if i keep at this, will eventually have some good results. have continued with exercise, and also have done some consistent de-cluttering. heat continues to be in brutal mode. ah well. thinking of all in the palace. :) |
E, also addin' to the HUGS ... I can kind of relate to thy description of what thy stepmom may be feelin' ... my mom had Alzheimer's and it does indeed color every aspect of how we feel and how we deal with other people's illnesses ... but thou needeth to take care o' thysel' as well and not feel thou must be with thy dad at all times as he is gettin' the care he needs ... it's hard to know if we are doin' enough or doin' the right thing in these situations, but be assured that you are ...
Tomorrow is my Pilates challenge day ... I did no exercise today ... very tired again. Hi, Wsw!!! :wave: Good job on the healthy eatin' and exercise as well as declutterin' ... dinna worrit thyself re that Demon Scale ... !!! To all, mentioned 'n unmentioned ... :wave: ... I have to go to bed now! :lol: |
Day 8
Good morning, Queenlies! I received an unexpected gift this morning -- an extra week in August! :lol: I'd been somehow thinking next week was the last one in the month and then looked at the calendar this morning to find that I had more time than I thought. So that's good. I feel slightly less pressure now. Still doldrummy here, still fighting it. My mom and a sister are renting a trailer at a campground next week and I think they want me to go too. I'd been thinking I wouldn't but now I'm thinking I will, maybe Monday - Friday (assuming I can get online there and still work). My immediate reaction was to think -- well, a trailer at a campground isn't exactly a cottage at the shore, but I think there's a beach on the premises, as well as a pool. And I'd be free of the "Get up at 5:20, go to bed at 9:30" schedule that I feel is sucking the life out of me.
This morning when we were walking home from the gym I decided to walk around the harbour instead of going straight home. DH was in the middle of talking to me at the point where you go one way or the other, so I almost just quashed the impulse and walked home with him. Learning to pay attention to my own needs, though -- I just said, "I think I'm going to walk around the harbour" and was not swayed when he said "but I was in the middle of talking to you." So... it's going pretty well and eventually I'll feel like it. :yes: Eydie, Love, that's the problem to some extent, isn't it. We feel compelled to do what others expect of us, whether it's reasonable or not. Sounds like your stepmom is making this so much worse than it needs to be! These things are tremendously hard even if all concerned behave perfectly, and that's so seldom the case. Remember to look after yourself! :grouphug: WSW, good for you managing that resolve when the weather's still so hot. You're right, it's not the next 8 days but the ongoing behavior that will determine our success -- which we WILL achieve! :yes: Amarantha, can you manage to get some more rest? I know it's very hard to do, hard to force oneself to do, even if rest is the thing one needs more than anything in the world. I'm just stupid about it -- I push on when I'm tired and I NEVER accomplish anything then, whereas if I actually take a break I can return refreshed and get stuff done. Also fatigue sends me to Carbland like nothing else... Kaylets, bowling sounds like fun -- I must do that again some time! Re: QOD, Where am I now? I feel like I'm at a turning point, trying to establish some kind of life that will be satisfying to me. Mid-life crisis kind of deal, I think. Realizing that I haven't been very happy for a while and that it's up to me to change things. On that note... I'd better get to work! Hi-ho, hi ho :dance: Love to all, mentioned or un- Look after yourselves today, Queenlies! |
Thank you my friends----I'm feeling the love!!!!! :)
I visited my dad yesterday afternoon and he was okay, then whn Garry got home from work he wanted to go and when we got there he [my dad, not Garry!] was really confused, didn't know where he was, and I tried to gently explain the sequence of events, but I don't think that it sunk in. This morning, I brought him breakfast and he knew where he was and we had a nice visit and then I went to work where I wasn't worth a happy damn! I don't think that I'm sleeping and I'm feeling a little loopy. At work I was making cookie dough and I even got a little confused as to how to do it!!!! So I carefully drove home and was going to sleep and then I saw all that needed to be done and I kept saying, 'okay, after I vacuum', then 'After I do a load of laundry', then i went to see if I could harvest anythign in the garden and then processing all that---I am dead tired and can't relax! Talked to stepmom today too and she seemed calmer and kinder---maybe she was just venting yesterday? Haven't eaten any sugar [Day 333 without the stuff, i think!] but my menu has been a little more festive than usual. That is, If I want it, it's mine! |
Hello all!
Am feeling good to know that its really just NOT me at the job... Young coworker gave her notice and was courted for 2 days to make her change her mind again... and she is being honest w/ them that she has no job to go to... but is moving about 45 min away.... she has been suddenly very open w/ me and we are mirror images. So, its just not me, old and slow... if even the 23 yr old, quick as lightening think there is too much expected for too little thanks.... Am feeling very empowered by my recomittment to Toastmasters. And its perfect timing as it reminds me how well I do when I feel confident....how I can deal w/ things as they change....without panic, stomach churning or gut groaning.... Obviously, its the " in my element" experience vs "Not"...... so, one of those good news, bad news, good news again.... Yes, WoodNymph, I too, feel poised for a break, a shift, a crack offering a new direction.... Its up to me to fan that light into a full force..... and its something I can really do... Wsw--- you're still my inspiration! Yes, you're right, the 9 days of steroids will be annoying ( scale wise) but we can get thru it! They will pass! Empress... I could use an early night too... Eydie-- even if you can't sleep, sometimes if I just sit and stare, about 2 hrs later I can sleep.... To all ... kettle is on.... taking a cup into the shower w/ me.... And Woodnymph-- were we channeling each other when I chose the thought of the day this morning?? **************** Thought of the day : > > "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." > - G.B. Shaw > > > Question of the day : > > "When's the last time you found something you thought for sure was lost for > good?" > ********************* |
Quick note as my nightmare continues! DH doing better enough to be in rehab and hopefully home in a few weeks.
I share the pain of all my Royals but a special note to Eydie. Common phenomenon in nursing homes is "sundowning" where people ae pretty good in daytime but worsen as evening appears. Not limited to nursing homes - DH having some of that but seems to be lessening. Don't know if you get to speak to doctors but might be worth a query. In one of my bad times, Royal Folk, so was peeking around the Palace for Joy. And a reminder that I am Royal and must Deal. It's better news on the Surviving point but other big worries looming too. And, alas again, Eydie, my DD and I have done some rounds due to stress. I am so sure your SM is overwhelmed - so much in so short a time. I had missed about your dad being in nursing home which usually involves a nightmare scenario - we were in the middle of that when dh improved enough that this rehab would accept him. Not sure he's up to their regimen but few places would take a guy with a trach collar and on peritoneal dialysis. Fortunately, the improvements have included total removal of the trach tube but most places aren't eager for PD patients either. My reserves of strength seem to be draining and I will really need them shortly when he comes home. Missing y'all. |
Day 9, I believe...
I just got back from my run, third one this week -- where's the "patting self on back" smiley? I notice a difference immediately when I run -- my legs seem slimmer after only a few outings.
It was lovely through the woods this morning, sunlight coming low and golden through the trees and then, at the end of the path, the harbour. I'm blessed to have such a lovely place to run. I've got a bunch of stuff to do today -- finishing a couple of definitions to go online (one for the new x-ray body scanning system they're testing at some airports that render a nekkid image of the subject :o ) and some kind of a fun mailing to send out tomorrow. And I want to get tomorrow's stuff done ahead, because tomorrow is the day of a big, annual parade here. It passes right in front of my house, so we invite the families to come watch and have lunch. So I'll be in and out of the office all day. Funny -- the past two years, during the parade I've had a work-related call ("Pardon me? I didn't quite catch that -- there's a marching band going past my house right now.") Two years ago, it was my hiring and last year it was a conference call. So far, no calls set up for tomorrow... K :coffee: Off to work I go. Love to all! Let's make this a good one! |
Anagram, we simul-posted! Keeping you and your darling in my thoughts and prayers, sending a virtual bouquet of violets! Peace to you... :grouphug:
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Hello all Royals!!!
ANAGRAM!!!! ((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))).... you are doing the best you can!!! Yes!! Really!! Just as you pointed out, Eydie's SM must be overwhelmed, so are have you been... Its very tough to have to keep up the brave face ---first w/ spouse, then w/ children.... Take heart, Anagram, DD does understand.... I'm sure you have told her that you need to do things your way but still need her..... And, not to be more of a burden, but if not already in place, please speak to your lawyer asap regarding Power of Attorney for DH..... My job shows me everday that folks believe a spouse or jt banking is enough ..... Not w/ the new privacy laws.... Durable Power of Attorney may never have to be used by the individual named as Power of Attorney or may be a godsend when an individual cannot temporarily speak or make decisions for themselves..... To all.... Have a great Friday.... ************* Thought of the day : "The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every morning." Question of the day: "Other than cost, how else has the increase in gas prices effected you?" ***************** AND SOMETIMES, ITS ALL IN YOUR POINT OF VIEW!!!!! Two blonde friends were going on a trip to Florida. A neighbor told them that they'd be fine as long as they paid attention to the road signs along the way. But they'd driven just 30 miles when they saw one that read "Clean Restrooms Ahead." Two months later they arrived in Florida exhausted, having used up 86 bottles of Windex, 267 rolls of paper towels, and three cases of toilet-bowl cleaner. Total restrooms cleaned: 450. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: |
Day 10 -- fly-by almost non-existent postie. Doing okay. There was a lot of weird energy at the gathering today. My bipolar nephew badly in need of meds, two couples that have split and one couple teetering on the verge. I came up here and meditated as soon as everyone left, but I think I still need a walk and some tai chi. Off I go... Happy weekend, all!
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Day 11, just me & the tumbleweeds...
Ah, well. Continuing on. Yesterday wasn't one of my more perfect days (no journalling, no exercise). But I drank my water, ate healthily, meditated. It was okay. Today, on the other hand, I woke up early. I could see that the moon was just beginning to set and the sun starting to rise. I broke off journalling to make some coffee, get dressed, and walk down to the harbour, sat on the stone steps on the shore and watched the moon setting while the gulls wheeled around, the tide came in and the sky colors went rosy. I didn't manage to get out while the moon was still colored though. Last night when I was going to bed I'd noticed the fullness of the moon, which was just coming up, but I was too tired to make myself go out for a walk... maybe tonight.
Kaylets, re: QOD -- the price of gas doesn't affect us much. We generally only fill up once a month, so it's not a big deal. I'm more affected by the environmental impact, thinking I should not make unnecessary trips, should walk or cycle for shortish trips. I was just thinking this morning of the age of innocence when you could hop in your car and go for a drive for the sheer fun of it without thinking about such things... Ok, Queenlies, I intend to get my house clean today so I can just enjoy it tomorrow. Love to all, mentioned or un- Let's make this a good one! |
Just a quick check-in. Dad was okay for 3 days and yesterday was really confused again, to the point of being angry and paranoid. This is really affecting me in a bad way. Even if I'm not there, if I just hear about it, it totally saps my energy. I'm happy when he's doing well and I guess I get my hopes up and then when things go bad, I'm devastated. Do I sound like a huge whiney baby? I know it's not about me at all, but it's REALLY getting to me.
You know, I really thought that I was more spiritual and evolved! :o :( |
Sending as many good vibes as possible in thy direction, E. No, thou does not sound whiny or a baby and beg to differ as believe me, it IS about thee! I went through lots of stuff re my father and also my mother's Alzheimer's and believe me, it IS about us being the child and seeing our parents suffer and hopin' for the best and going up and down about it. You have no reason to think that you aren't spiritual and evolved because you feel devastated by this ... it is very hard and you are doin' splendidly. Please try to rest as much as possible, eat some good food (even treats) and do some yoga or Pilates if at all possible because you need that stretching/breathing/calming combo ... it can create a space for you inside yourself where you can rest and get perspective. Hope it doth not offend that I offer this advice. Hang in!
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Hello all!
Quiet around my palace today... we were up early and have been making a lazy day of it.... Dh is already taking a morning nap and I can see myself doing the same.... Its just grey enough outside for it... Eydie.... For myself, I wonder how I will react when its my turn w/ my parents... or even my spouse... I cannot imagine being w/o either.... BUT... I wonder if I would be able to see my reactions as clearly as you are seeing yours or would I be eating my way thru it??? Hmmmm.....and in saying that, makes me realize I might than choose to splurge on decaf teas and flavored water rather than the bags of M & M's I've been eyeing...... hmmmmm....... hmmmm Wood Nymph... its been wild and awful at work... And finally at the end of Friday I said out loud : is it Full Moon ? And three people said "Is that what it is?"............... Hmmmmm Think I'll take that nap.... |
Morning all! Back from vacation! Had a wonderful time! Wish I was still there. Just posting a hello as I try to catch up here. Post more later!
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Day 14
That said, I must confess that yesterday afternoon, when what I really needed was FUN, I sat at the computer and worked until suddenly I remembered a box of ice cream sandwiches sitting in my freezer. I went and sat at the table and ate one after another :o I was hungry, and never actually felt too full, but I swear I ate 8 or 10 of them! How is that possible? :shrug: Well, the "no white stuff" area on my checklist got a big fat ZERO. Today I'm going to try to hit everything on my list. And that includes fun, but there's no spot for ice cream sandwiches. :no:
Today's another day. I seriously thought of not 'fessing up about the above, but thought -- no, that's the wrong approach. 'Fess up, and move on... Anagram, what a long and difficult journey you've been on with DH! No wonder your reserves of strength are feeling depleted. Be gentle with yourself, rest and replenish as much as you can! :grouphug: Eydie, it's not surprising that your energy would be sapped by your dad's bad stretches. I think that's a pretty normal reaction to such a miserable situation that you can't do anything about. You're not being a whiny baby at all -- just responding appropriately and naturally :yes: Kaylets, your job sounds "challenging" at the best of times. Full moon would have me howling! Frogger, welcome back -- hope your vacation was great! Hope all Queenlies, in the palace and beyond, have a wonderful day today. Love! |
Weirdness abounds!
:grouphug: for Eydie. :grouphug: for Anagram :grouphug: for us all! I an having trouble getting my mind around things. No focus. Guess I should use Empress A's 'hocus, pocus, focus!' line .....a lot. Hope all is well in the Palace...you're doing great Arabella! Just thot I'd drop in briefly....am doing a lot besides eating that is...always time for that it seems! And the new heathen is keeping me really busy....he is doing well, but he's still busy. :wave: Ceara |
Hola ladies! I ate like a pig on vacation, (all those buffets, so little time!)but those nightly walks must have done something for me. I haven't gained a pound! :o Actually, we went to 4 buffets (twice to the same one). Mostly I was eating crab legs and spiced steamed shrimpies, and other than that, my Sydney wanted Mommy to share her dinner (so I did :lol:) I have to admit, she has a healthy appetite. She helped Mommy out a lot. :D
So starting a new. I have a mini goal for my B-day to lose 5lbs. (Two weeks time, so that should be OK). Portion control and some excersise (maybe walking depending on how hot it is outside or maybe my dusty Windsor Pillates vhs tapes sitting downstairs...) |
eydie-sorry that things are so hard with your dad. sure is understandable(and not whiny) to have such feelings about it all. please be gentle with yourself.
arabella-i love reading your descriptions of nature. it calms me just thinking about what you wrote. it reminds me to breathe deeply and appreciate this moment, not stress about what might happen. frogger-glad you had a wonderful vacation, and kudos for all the walking. hi ceara, kaylets, wildfire, amarantha, aria, and to all in the royal manor, menioned or -un. have been thinking about you. glad i am on final day of steroids. i have been drinking lots of water, but still have swollen hands and feet. we finally got a break today from the brutal heat, and it is supposed to last perhaps even a couple more days, which would be great. continuing to make better and better food and portion choices, and keeping up with daily exercise. have been stuck inside so much lately due to heat, my place is feeling mighy small (well, smaller than usual, that is) these days. i woke up at 4am after a very unsettling nightmare. i just stayed up, and was up and out early this morning to do a couple errands, and take advantage of the more tolerable temps. i treated myself to breakfast and a ny times this morning, and felt very happily decadent. it felt good to be back out among 'em! well, hope everyone's day goes well. take care. |
OK where is everyone???????
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Has been a mite quiet in the palace, which doth happen time to time. Day 15 here...
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I am here, just restin' ... hi to all ... am very excited about joinin' new gym (which hasn't opened yet, so for once I'm on the cuttin' edge of things) ... later, gators ... just very tired and can't focus long enough to write.
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Hello all!
Sorry to be gone so long and sorry to be short now but its been wild.... Getting ready for a week off next week so lots and lots of desk clearing.... and the pile just gets higher and higher... And all I want to do is eat.... eat... eat... Just realized today I've been a little lax on the Black Cohosh so I am redoubling my efforts to stay on schedule. WSW!!! We're with you lady!! This will pass! (((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))) Ceara---I CAN RELATE to the mind wrap ! Take care all! |
Hope you sleep better tonight, W!
To all, m & u, also rest well. E, hope all's well. Hang in. Lots of stuff botherin' me right now, so shall say good-night, Gracie. |
Day 15
Good morning, Queenlies!
I think i must be on Day 15, counting back from end o' month. Not sure if I got balled up on my days somewhere along the line? Anyway, still putt-putting along. That nebulous pall that had overhung the palace lifted here yesterday. I'm aware, today, of being able to keep it gone. Not looking forward to weighing in Sept. 1, but will do it. Oh well. At least once I've done it I can measure my progress. Will definitely resolve never to stop weighing self again, because I ALWAYS get into trouble when I do. Will weigh once a week, yes I will. OH -- it's just started POURING here! There's my decision -- run or the step tape -- made. WSW, have you ever journalled your dreams? I've just started again lately, as part of a journalling process from "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron (which is a book I'd heartily recommend for the recovering artist in all of us). I haven't worked many of them out in great detail yet, but I've had some strange ones -- woke up from a very non-nightmarish kind of dream terrified. And it took me a while to calm down. Last week one night I had a nightmare about attacking guinea pigs. :lol: Very horror movie-esque, but I woke up thinking how silly it was instead of being frightened. :shrug: A woman in my writing group also belongs to a Jungian dream analysis group, which I think it might be fun to join. Hope your sleeps are sweet and peaceful now! I'm glad you enjoy my descriptions of nature experiences. I was struck the other day by how much of my own enjoyment of them is the virtual experience that I can return to whenever I want. And the mental experience is sometimes more powerful even than the physical one. I'm so happy to be able to share those experiences with you! And I remind myself that I can summon those, or similar experiences to give my spirit a lift whenever I need it... Our minds and spirits are wonders, aren't they? :yes: Your breakfast with the Times sounds lovely! Amarantha, thank you so much for stopping by to say :wave:. I hope those pesky whatevers leave you alone SOON! Why must they torment us so??? :?: Eydie, hope all is well with your family. I know that your dad's progress is likely to be uneven and, of course, the down parts must be so hard to deal with. I remember when my son had his psychotic episode how hard it was when it wasn't possible to connect with him... Remember to breathe, treat yourself well, find joy! Kaylets, I'm reminded of a psychologist I heard on the radio about the overworked, overstressed pace we maintain and the inadequacy of holidays. He said that, in reality, we need a pre-vacation vacation just to wind down sufficiently to really enjoy our holidays. Do you have plans for your time off? Sounds like just taking it easy and nurturing self would be nice... Oh, you definitely need a new job :goodvibes: Ceara, I hear you! I've been semi-mechanically putting myself through the paces -- fake it till you make it, I guess. I've occasionally felt fantastic after a few days of "clean living" but it's not a given any more. Nevertheless, I know the payoff comes eventually! I'll keep doing it and sooner or later I'll be into it :p Anagram, I hope you're well and not too stressed. Remember that we can only live in the present moment, so -- having dealt with those precautions we need to take for future possibilities -- I hope you can relax back into your life, even in its altered state. I know this is a very difficult period and I can't even presume to say I know how you're feeling, but I know you need to look after your own needs for health and peace. Sending love and violets! Frogger, your trip sounds like it was good, if too short! Kudos on the maintain! Those 5 pounds are history! :yes: Punkin, :queen: of Friday, doth thee lurk? Hope all goes well with you. Did you take in the moon this month? Didn't you and Cerise speak telephonically at one time? Actually, maybe I've got her address... Might drop her a postcard... K -- I must away, work beckons! Love to all, mentioned or un. Let's make this a good one!!! |
Hello all!
ONE MORE DAY!! Till a week off....just need to get thru tomorrow... The good news is that I got a response finally from the the other division that I applied. The bad news is that they only called to tell me they've decided to submit my application to the hiring manager. Today. Which means it won't be seen till next week. And that they needed some score info from my review that I couldnt tell her off the top of my head. ( honestly, I thought I had "met expectations" ... didnt realize I had gotten a score...) The good news is that I bumped into a friend in the cafe who I could trust and asked her where I could find the score info quickly. She explained it would be on my review. Which I found a copy in my duffel bag... So I made a return call back to my contact but the Bad news is that I had to leave a message. But I will follow up w/ her tomorrow "just to make sure " she recvd my message and could understand me as I was speaking on my cell phone..... But, the GOOD NEWS is that when the HR contact called, she asked what my current salary was as she wanted my ok if the salary was "down" for the positon I was applying.... and when I told her, she said "Ok, that's good ... I 'll put you 're application in".... which was a consideration as I had no idea how this other division paid.... so.... Sometimes the wheels turn slowly.... But it is amazing how that can lift your spirits.... Noticed this evening as I changed that my legs are starting to show the LACK of stairclimbing, etc.... And truth be told, I'm over doing the SF Hot choc..... in fact, just realized I was able to grab a good handful of under chin skin...... and I know I felt the waistband get tighter and tighter this afternoon.... Time to remember that ignoring the facts doesnt change the facts..... So,,,,,, TIme to hit the showers...\\ |
Day 16
Good morning, Royal ones! Reporting in: still going, never gonna stop, uh-uh. :no: Not quite a week to go before the dreaded WI (not Wisconsin) which I will survive.
Kaylets, ignoring the facts doesn't change 'em? DANG -- there goes my whole plan! :lol: (see above) I eventually realized that there was no point in hiding pics that "made me look fat" from other people, because I was likely the only one that hadn't already seen me looking that way :rolleyes: Ah, well... onward and downward, right? Glad to hear the hopeful news at work. 'Tis quiet round the palace, but maybe September's scent of fresh pencil shavings will lure wand'ring Queens back... Love to all! Let's make this a good one! |
Okay, Kaylets, you and me! I'm going thru the same thing. Ive lost my edge, I'm feeling puffy and untoned. We can get it back, you know, and it won't take long. We just have to do it and I've got to or I'll be frightfully inhappy. My clothes aren't looking good on me anymore even--I'm kinda at that phase and I find that i don't care for it, AT ALL!!! :o
My dad is scheduled for his skin graft on Monday which means more anaesthesia and we're all so afraid that he'll have the same rection to it as last time. I've been taking him breakfast most mornings and this morning I finally realized that I'm really enjoying it! It's something tangible I can do for him and it's even brought out a sweetness in him that I'll always remember. :) |
Good afternoon ladies. Just got back from lunch with a couple of friends. I was SO bad :^: We went to this GREAT french bistro and I started off with their amazing potato and leek soup followed by roasted chicken green curry and jasmine rice and finally, crepe suzette. OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!!!! :rofl: I hate going there because their food is so wonderful you just want to eat everything on the menu. Oh well. Start over....
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