The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

I collect teapots, along with about a million other things! Send me a pic and I'll buy it (maybe!). And I'm older (just ask Sunny!). After a while, it's no longer a gift from us, it's an expectation and obligation. Then resentment starts in.
I was unaware for years how people looked up to me, why they came to me. I thought everyone did it. But when the calls (from jail, from lawyers, from children) become overwhelming, we have to remember we are one person. And we can't DO enough to fix everyone, or fix our doubts about ourseves. It's something we have to find out and fix just for us, be selfish. Hard job.
Oh, and my favorite collectivle is glass paperweights. If you have, find, an odd one, let me know. I love colored/stained glass.

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

One little snippet of a video of Ninny and Sadie. Haven't by any means mastered uploading them all, but this will show you how precious she is. (remember you have to click on the pic).



Sorry I have to run off, T. Another renter waiting. Get MONEY for that fan!!

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Mimzey....you are not BUYING anything from me.....I'll send them to you...I think I still have your address

[Georgie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Checking in

Feeling lousy today, very depressed. Going to try to go to bed extra early tonight to see if it helps. Goodnight all. G

[Georgie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Oh

Sorry, I work in a dental office and Thursday is our one and only late night.

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Hallo everyone - gosh what a LOT of posts! I am not going to go way back. Georgie - I am so sorry you are feeling down - I know the feeling. Awful. I have PM'd you.

As for the stuff with parents - I forgave my mum. I had to. I was the one that it was hurting. The past is past. We can't change it. My mum and I now have a great realtionship. I FORGAVE her. And it came from my heart. I am at peace with myself. Just know that we have to deal with the feelings and only us can change those feelings. I am not saying more.


love and hugs, Sun XXX

[ATLThrash]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

I know Sun--I am trying to think of a way that it can work-- it has taken a lot of energy and alot of ill treatment-- I just find it hard to be true to me while letting myself be walked over and criticized and made to feel worthless--if I could compartmentalize and not take to heart the word or actions I would be okay. But with my mom it is either pathological or nothing-- she does not want a relationship that is not exactly how she wants it. Many years ago I tried to discuss it with her-- no change and the cold shoulder. She now is cold and callous and behind my back tells everyone that the therapist or my husband said not to talk to her-- they both did of course but that is not why I limited contact. This is what she tells herself to feel better about how things are--if that is what she needs I will let her. I wish I could figure it out but for whatever reason my mom will never respect me or think I am an adult capable of making good decisions. My sister used to tell me that my mom never believed I was a good attorney despite my graduating at the top of my class and working for some of the largest law firms in the country until someone who she knew in passing told her I was a good lawyer when they saw her at Wal-Mart! Apparently my decisions or knowledge on things I am uniquely qualified to discuss is not enough!

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

We have to know ourselves, friends. Like I've said, our Momma's know how to push our buttons because they installed them. Be good to yourselves.

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

well hey there one and all.. good day here and been out in the shop working on a old GE auslating-fan that was found in this wearhouse ...so far we found out it was made some where from 1941 ot 1963 where they stop making them ..
but they dont make them this way anymore ..
all metal and made to last and it clean up pretty good so far ...
may have to come up with a nice base for it to st on and still keep the old base and make that part look pretty and fancy..
but anyway hope everyone keeps hanging in there .. make the best of what life gives you meaning all the good and yes the bad what didnt kill you only makes you stronger love and big hugs one and all

[bird]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Blah, I have had a bad day too. And my 9-10 chat hour class has broke down. Well work sucked and I defended myself when someone wanted me to do something other than what I was doing. This is something new for me, as I have always tried to please everyone but I just don't care anymore. And then had 3 5 year old students this eve which is difficult....well...tomorrow is another day...at least the weather is nice...

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Hang in there, Bird...:l

[RingingCedars]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Considering I'm fighting a bug, the store was good today. Encouraging. Sitting by my first fire of the season and heading to bed. What's a 9-10 chat hour class Bird?

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Gosh...I may be the only woman on this site who deeply loves her mama.

She's not perfect, but she brought me into this world, and she didn't have a mama of her own to show her what to do.

I'm sorry for you peeps whose mamas were inferior.

[Georgie]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Sorry to run on in my PM there Sun, the word PARENTS just brings it all back for me and it really hurt. That's all. I probably will try to avoid that topic from now on as it just gets my blood to the boiling mark all over again. But thanks for letting me vent. G

[hillsidetime]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for september

Good morning everyone, I hope that your summer has finished nicely. I am reading, to see what you have been up to. Thanks so much to all of you, who have helped me settle into my sober life. I am doing welll, very busy with work and my children. Take care my friends, I will still drop in from time to time to touch base.
Hill