One Step at a Time - July 20016

[techie]

In Juneau Alaska and wanted to say hello. Limited cell and wifi service so I thought I take this opportunity. Hope you all are well. See you soon xoxo

[NoraC]

Hope you're having a great time, Techie.

Liz - I can't believe you were able to post from work.

[Glass Half Empty]

I'm so sad about your latest news, friends. Somehow it seems lately that I should just have this as a sticky at the start of each of my posts

Pauly - that job change does seem sudden. Was your husband maybe just in a place where he couldn't take the old job anymore? If so, it's probably good that he left. I''m sure it will work out - these things usually do. He may be older and wiser than he was the last time around. (Oh no, sorry, I just realized he's a man - he may just be older! [Sorry Techie, aihfl and Mr V] ). But keep checking your underwear for unexpected windfalls - you may find a winning lottery ticket in there!

Hugs to everyone else. I'm spending my two precious weekend days analysing research that I'm rapidly losing interest in. If anyone ever has the crazy urge to do a Doctorate while working fulltime - don't do it - it's a trap!!

:upsidedown:

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends!

Glassie-thanks for starting us off this morning with a big laugh:

Oh no, sorry, I just realized he's a man - he may just be older! [Sorry Techie, aihfl and Mr V] ). But keep checking your underwear for unexpected windfalls - you may find a winning lottery ticket in there!

I cannot imagine working full-time and then trying to get a doctorate (or going to school of any kind) at the same time. I always knew you were bright and a hard worker, but geeezzzz....BRAVA is all I have to say!:yay::welldone:

Pauly:hug:You and hubs are in a MUCH better place now. You are not drinking and he is determined that this plumbing job is the right move and he will be a happier guy to be around...not one who is consumed with drinking when not working. I hope it works out for him. I checked my bra and I didn't find any money. DAMN.

Mama-I couldn't swing a golf club if I wanted to, either. My "bodacious set of ta-tas" (from the movie Top Gun) get in the way. I am on a stay-cation, which is fine with me. ;-)

Techie-So happy you are in Alaska with the love of your life. I think you are the 7th person I have spoken to this year who picked Alaska as their vacation destination. My aunt, now 9 years sober, and her husband, when on an Alaskan cruise last year and loved it! The pictures were out of this world...I could not envision such beauty.

Liz-our minds DO think alike. I'll watch the game on Sunday, too, and you and I will compare notes on Monday and see if we picked out the same hot player or coach.

Nora-how are you feeling, honey? Any plans for the weekend?

Red67-Come out, come out, wherever you are!!! We have not heard from you and I want to know if that guy you kicked out is staying away. Please check in.

Time for a walk because we have a condo meeting at 8:30AM today.

Big hellos to anyone I missed!

[paulywogg]

Hey all,he'd been talking about this for months,didn't think he was serious though,we shall see how it develops, last night I was watching TMZ and Jon Bonjovi was singing"living on a prayer" at someone's party,his hair's completely grey!! I about shit my pants,I can't believe that time goes by so fast,makes me sad,Liz,you ok?seem kinda quiet lately,you too Nora,I guess me too but I just have crap on my mind and a headache off for Advil hello, Glassy,Rusty,Mama,Techie,TMH,everyone have a great day

[Lizann]

Good morning from a very cloudy east coast.

Rusty, sadly I will not be watching the game. We are having lunch at hubby's aunts house tomorrow. I'll have to Dvr it. I am excited about tomorrow though. Hubby's one aunt from Florida is up visiting and the other aunts and cousins are coming along too. We used to get together all the time when he and I first were married. Sadly the visits are now few and far between. FYI, Antoine Griezman from the French team is pretty easy on the eyes:happy2:

Glassy, I know I couldn't do it! Good for you. My son, who just graduated college and started working full time about a month ago is looking into going back for his masters degree. Sheez is that expensive.

Pauly, I know this seems unsettling with hubby's job. But at least he went from one job to another, my BIL is still unemployed since February with no prospect on the horizon. There just isn't much out there for a 55 year old mechanical engineer. What to do?

Yesterday at work my coworker was inquiring about the situation between CJ and her bf. of course that got mind going on overdrive well into the wee morning hours. Now that's got me in a funk. Need to keep myself and my mind occupied. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent.

Have a great Saturday!

[Lizann]

Cross post Pauly. Yes I'm ok, just a little down and not much to say. You're sweet to notice,
I did see that Bon jovi clip and I was surprised to see how gray he was too. I thought he looked great and it was really sweet!

[NoraC]

Hey all - got up before 7:00. Drove son to work (30 minutes each way). Came home & took hubby to breakfast. Mom was not interested so I got her settled with her cup of tea and toast before we left. Came home & I took a 2 hour nap! I feel so much better.

Glassie - you are an amazing woman! I don't know how you do everything that you do.

Actually, I started thinking that there are so many amazing people here. I am so honored to know you all. Everyone is so busy and active. I feel like a slob next to you all. But, I'm not going to beat myself up. I'm doing better than I was a year ago.

[NoraC]

Liz - I'm sorry about you being down. I know how hard it is to watch your child going thru things. I don't care how old they are.

Pauly - really hope that everything goes ok with hubby & that this makes him happier which will make YOU happier.

[NoraC]

I have been trying to avoid news, facebook, etc.

I had made a little comment in one of my posts earlier this week and I took it down. It just seemed bad timing because of what happened right after. Short story is that a very good online friend of mine has a son around the same age as my son. He is a quadriplegic from an accident he had when he was about 17. He lives in a group home several hours away from his mom and he went home for a visit over the 4th of July. That is a major undertaking because he needs 24/7 care. His caretaker from the home took an unpaid leave to go on this vacation with Jake. They have been together for about 10 years and they are more like brothers. James is considered family. Anyway, during one of the days, James had a little free time and was able to go explore the town in Wisconsin. When he got back to my friends house, he told my friend that he had NEVER felt so uncomfortable and awkward in his life. Oh - I forgot to mention. James is black.

I was driving today and just had to much time to think. I don't understand why color is an issue. I truly don't. Maybe it does all stem from the environment you were raised in? I have never wanted for anything. Many people can't say that. We never had much money but my parents were buying a home and I felt safe and secure. I never realized that we were poor. I was very blessed. Do you think that some of this is because of the poverty level instead of skin color? I know that there are kids that don't know where their next meal is coming from. I drove thru some of the lower income neighborhoods today as I was driving back home. But then I remembered what happened to my friends son and that was definitely racial.

I am saddened.........

[Lizann]

Nora, I have given this issue a lot of thought as well. I have 2 nephews and 1 niece that are adopted and Korean. We do not even seen the difference and love them the same if not more than those that born to us. I think you may be right about it being a poverty thing. Something to ponder
Upset about a little situation with CJ and the bfs family. Gotta get the boy dinner and I'll share later. Just want some feed back.

[NoraC]

Ok Liz - Check in when you can. We'll try to help. :hug:

[NoraC]

Rusty - how was the condo meeting? My cousin just got back from an Alaska trip. The pics were gorgeous! I hope you're enjoying every minute of your 'stacation'.

Pauly - how's the head?

[NoraC]

Mr V - how are you doing? What has been happening in your world? :heartbeat:

AG - speaking of Alaska? How are you doing? How long are you going to be there? A whole month?

[Lizann]

I'm just so upset. Don't even know where to start, CJ is watching her bfs dogs and his dad locked every door in the house like he doesn't trust her. In the blankie fort for the weekend