One Step at a Time - June 2017

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hey -I'm feeling a little weepy tonight -in a good way!

So G2 applied a while ago for a graduate position that he was really excited about. Out of 5000 applicants, he made the first shortlist a couple of months ago (100 people). Then two weeks ago he made the interview shortlist (10 people). And today they advised him he was the successful candidate.

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Good Morning!

Glassie! That is fantastic news! Congratulations to your son. Ah, he inherited his mum's strong work ethic and intelligence. Good for him!:welldone: I just read back...your hand got stuck in a vacuum. :sad:OOUUUCCCHHH! I won't ask.

Pauly-good to see you are eating something. Oh, it takes a while, hon. Your grief might strike you at work, right out of the blue. I am so sorry your two older brothers are SOBs. :-(

Nora-how wonderful that your Mom loved Young Frankenstein, and you were also able to clean out the closets and send stuff to Goodwill. Feels so good to declutter. I must do that!

Mr.V-as AG says, "Onward." Good job for getting right back on the horse.

Hello Techie and Mr.G!!!

Liz-how was the wedding?

AG and TMH-what are you up to today? TMH...are you golfing today?

Hi SK!

Well, I have another long commute today and I will be working until about 8:30 tonight. Much to do before I go, so Happy AF Monday and hello to anyone I missed.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends, Glassy,some great news yay! Hand in a vacuum cleaner? Scared to ask..feeling low today I gotta snap out of this,I'm just worried about my parents mostly, I kind of wish my brother would have ran away somewhere far and done this so we'd just think he was out being a goober somewhere, I'd just rather not know, this pain sucks balls! I keep over analyzing everything, this week is feeling harder than last week, gotta get it together. Rusty,I need to declutter too,I'm just too sentimental with my stuff,plus doesn't it seem when you get rid of something you always need it later?,I love you all and I hope today is a nice AF day for us all

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hey pauly :hug: I'm so sorry your family is dealing with this tragedy. So sad. Can u do something for yourself today? Buy some fresh flowers or get a pedi?? I wish I could do that for you.

Rusty, safe travels, you are so busy.

Nora, good luck on the cleaning and prepping for painting! You are going to be so happy when its done.

Mr. V, I'm right behind you. Nothing long term here (yet) but I do keep trying. I reread my electronic journal yesterday and looked at my log. I'm ready to get serious again. Hubs and I had a great big fight but then a good make-up discussion. Whew, marriage is not easy sometimes but I don't know what I'd do without him.

Youngest son woke me up in the middle of the night as he had a really bad sore throat. That hasn't happened in years, he is 15. Poor kid, still sleeping it off. I wonder if it is strep, he goes to the Dr later today for his annual physical so that's convenient.

I have a job interview later today! I'm excited, a little nervous, happy to be out there talking to new potential employers.

Glassie!! Congrat's to your boy, that is awesome!! You must be really proud. And, may I suggest someday you write a book about all of your . . . adventures . . . ? Hand in the vacuum???!!!! Oh no!

Have a good Monday all. No itis here today. Onward!

[Mr Vervill]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Morning all, busy day today.
Congrats on the news, Glassie!
Good luck with the interview AG!
Safe travels, Rusty
and strength to you Pauly!
Waves all around!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Congrats to Glassie. You had a good reason to be weepy
And - I am asking - HOW DID YOU DO THAT?

:checkin: everyone nthego:

[ToMyHealth]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hi, had a pretty good relaxing weekend. This a.m. Got myself organized for everything I need to do prior to Wed nite company. Had a good workout but disappointed in that my Garmin is not tracking my steps accurately. Am a person attached to feedback as in miles, steps. So now it's time to shower & return something to Target, hit Walgreens & buy groceries. And make Spinach Lasagna.

Rusty, Tues & Thurs are golf days. Getting rain this week so not sure how much can get in. Need the rain!
Glassie, great news about your son. Ouch on the hand.
Nora, that was a special hour spent with your Mom.
AG, good luck on interview!
Pauly, can't imagine how you feel except to say I'm struggling dealing with my friend's passing so , of course, how much worse for you.
Mr. V. Good work!
On with the day. Oh, started back on one of the meds dr. gave me. So far so good. Interesting choice of words he had for my hives. Said I had a Pina Collada (sp) going on, in other words a cocktail of prescriptions that caused a reaction. DH said I should have one & take a pic and send to him. Virgin like the BM.
TMH

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Quiet here today! Is everyone hiding in the blankie fort? I don't blame you, I'll be there soon.

The interview went well, I think, its so hard to tell. A job change would be a very good thing for me right now.

Day 1 went well too. Onward!!

[NoraC]

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AG - great job on Day 1!!! Congrats on the job interview. Holding good thoughts for you.

I hope that everyone is doing great. I had wanted to sit and catch up with everyone but it's not going to happen tonight. Stress level has increased and I need to find a way to have some 'me' time. Because I miss my friends here. I just can't seem to get more than a couple minutes at a time to connect.

Happy AF day

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Wow – so many people seem to need the blankie fort right now. I’m so sorry and wish I could send enough hugs for you all. This is all I'm allowed.

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[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Morning friends, yep Glassy,they're greedy with the hugs,smilies,etc that's an improvement I'd like to see,plus there used to be more,I remember a little generic birthday cake I used to give out,Liz,should be back today I think,looks like they had fun I got irritated with my hair yesterday cuz I just have so much,I grabbed kitchen shears and whacked off a few inches so now its on my shoulders again, I just have too much on my mind to be dealing with annoying hair that won't do what I want it to,wishing us all a nice AF Tuesday,back later

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Thanks for the hug Glassie!!

pauly, if I took any type of scissors to my head I'd regret it for years! Nice job. You don't need anything extra right now. One doctor used to say to me, "your bucket is full". (He was talking about allergies, I use it for emotions, stress, etc. Just can't add any more.)

Liz is on vacation? I hope? Fun

Nora, sorry you are so busy. You will feel like you are in a new house when this is done!

TMH, golfing today? I'm going to the noon yoga class.

Mr V, have a good day today!! For me, day 4, 5, and 6 can be tougher than Day 1 or 2 as I feel good. Ugh. Hang tough! You got this and sound good.

More later!

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Morning, All!

Working hard here and on the way to MN tomorrow. Hope everyone has a happy AF Tuesday!

Day 4 AF used to kick my butt. The cravings were awful.

Great to see everyone posting.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hello all. I am back. Had a fabulous long weekend in Atlanta. We saw family and friends we haven't seen in a quite awhile and it was lovely catching up. We ate a lot and laughed a lot. The wedding was lovely. One of these trendy shabby chic affairs. First one for me. Hubby and I spent a few days on our own exploring the area and of course Atlanta as well. We started our days early and came back late. A much needed respite. I did go back to work today and was informed we will have to start wearing uniforms in August, which does not make me happy. I love clothes and shoes and dressing up. I had a good run I guess, 15 years of whatever. Things are changing at the hospital and I don't do well with change. My manager is retiring in a month and she's pretty good. I don't know what I will be dealing with her replacement. I did get scolded today about my excessive cell phone use (really?) today and I wonder who ratted me out. I will make sure to keep off of it now. Whatever.

I did read back and it seems like everyone is managing ok. Blankie fort is a great place to get away from it all. However did we come up with that? It may just be imaginary, but for me the mental image of me being there is restful and calming. I have missed you all. :hug: Wishing you all a quiet AF night

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Welcome home Liz! I'm so glad you had fun in Atlanta. I haven't been there. Sounds like a great wedding too.

Safe travels Rusty!

I feel like I made a good decision for myself tonight. I worked hard at my computer job today (translate: sitting) and only had 2,000 some steps by 6pm. Yikes! Youngest son had a baseball awards night (where you sit for 2 hours) with a dessert buffet. I thought, I just can't do it after sitting all day. I also knew I shouldn't be in the house by myself so I went with oldest son on a 2 hour hike with the boy scout troop. Ended the day with over 10,000 steps and did NOT drink. But I did have a wee bowl of ice cream when I got home.

pauly, I hope you are feeling as well as you can today. Thinking of you.

Take care Steppers!