One Step at a Time - December 2017

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Liz - how fun, CJ is coming home!! :yay:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Hello everyone. I hope that it is a wonderful weekend for you all.

I've been doing a lot of soul searching the last couple of days. I had the blowup at work with my boss. Lots was said between us. But, during the conversation she told me that she's scared to talk to me that she's going to set me off. That it's like I'm on the verge. She mentioned several times that I really needed to talk to someone. That I shouldn't hold it in. She kept referring to the stress of taking care of my mom, etc.
I told her that I am quite surprised by her saying that because I have changed my life around. That I am finding the good & the happy in life as I pulled my sleeve down to show off my Be Happy tattoo. She immediately backtracked and said she didn't mean that, just sometimes that I seem so upset.
She never understood that it was her behavior that caused this. I have people come up & talk to me because they are scared of her. We tiptoe around her because of her moods.
Of course, we ended up on a civil note. Then Friday it was all just peachy keen and I'm sure between her, her cousin (she works in the office & part of the problem) and me, our faces were sore by the time we got home from smiling so much.
Nothing will change. I am not being pessimistic about it. I am being realistic. I need to understand that and make my choice from there. But, the bottom line is that I am going to be happy. I have been really thinking about this. I do not think I am the person that she sees - I talked to my husband about it and a friend from work. I am a positive person. I look for the good. But, I must be putting off the mood & vibes to her because I get tense & defensive. I will work on my behavior and try to handle things better.

So, I am putting it behind me. Moving on. Trying to learn from it. In my next life though, I would like to be a pretty crier. :sad: :rotlf:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

So yes CJ is home! Her flight got in at midnight and hubby and I went to pick her up at the airport in NY. OMG! The traffic was unbelievable!!!! Like 2 am we finally got home. It's like no one sleeps in the city, Happy to have her home:love:
Nora, sounds like you vented at work, I sure hope it helped! Off to get the kids some dinner. . .

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

So glad she's home :hug:

[techie]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Hello friends. I am doing ok. The treatments are tough most days but I remain positive. I hope to be back home late Christmas Eve. That said, I want to wish all of you ta VERY Merry Christmas!

[NoraC]

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:hug: [MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] - thank you for checking in. Merry Christmas to you. I am sorry that the treatments are so tough. Sending more good thoughts. :heartbeat:

[Glass Half Empty]

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I'm sorry to hear that Techie. Hang in there buddy. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Techie, I am sorry the treatments are tough. I'm sure staying positive is helpful. Know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

I have been keeping busy with CJ! Soo happy to have her home. Last night I worked till about 5:30 and when I got hoe. She had dinner on the table! Um, wow! Today we did a lot of shopping. Pauly I thought of you at the dollar store. She needed stuff for the house and some things are just so expensive in st. Croix. The girls got hair cut and I highlighted their hair for them. Enjoyed the day with both my girls! Mark is enjoying having his sister home too, they just laugh and chat endlessly. So if I've not been around, that's why.
Hope everyone is going ok?

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Liz - so glad to hear you are having a great time. Enjoy every minute. Did Joe come home too?
[MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION] - I hope you are ok. I'm a little concerned but am hoping you are just busy having a wonderful Christmas season. :hug:

Big hellos :cya: to anyone that is cruising by. I know it's a busy, stressful time of year. Please feel free to drop in & take a break. I'll even put up the blankie fort.
I actually called in sick today. Little white lie. I needed a break from everything and I got it. I've had a couple drinking dreams. I think that is a signal that it's time to baby me. So, it has been a great day. Haven't even taken my sweats off. I highly recommend giving yourself a break. (Of course, my guilt and worry about what I'll see tomorrow keeps trying to intrude. But, I am ignoring those little, tiny voices LOL)

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Good Evening Friends,

Sweet [MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION]:hug:I feel so badly that the treatments are rough. I hope you can recover during the holiday season.

Liz-I am so thrilled that CJ is home. Sounds like you are enjoying some really special family time. Do you like your new job?
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION], I am glad you took a mental health day. You needed it.

I am sorry I have been MIA. I have been swamped with reports for my clients that are taking twice as long to complete. I am behind on my Christmas cards but finished all my clients' Christmas cards today. Business looks very promising for me next year, as I have six new consulting clients, all referrals from existing clients. I am trying not to get overwhelmed by the work load I am anticipating, but I am grateful that I will be able to redo my guest bathroom with all the bells and whistles (granite countertop, soaking tub, and chandelier ;-) ) and buy a newer vehicle after the first of the year. I am also grateful that I was able to apologize to a woman I used to sail with (her husband was the skipper and I could not stand the man) who has forgiven me for making a snide/extremely rude remark about her husband when I drunkenly ran into her at the grocery store. I truly did not mean to SAY it, but of course I did and it spewed out of my mouth before I knew what was happening. I was in the liquor department (this was about 10 years ago now) stocking up when I ran into her. I apologized to her only a few years ago as I was so ashamed of my behavior. I ran into her today and she gave me the biggest hug and wished me a Merry Christmas and I said, "please give my best to your husband."
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION], you asked if I was enjoying the holiday season. I haven't had the time to yet, but I hope to start enjoying my very shortened holiday vacation, as I am working in MN next week. It's the first time in 19 years that I'm working between Christmas and New Year's. I have the rest of the week off and I plan to finish my reports for my clients, go shopping with a friend Friday afternoon, write some Christmas cards, and go out to dinner with my brother and his family Friday night.

Has anyone else felt like this recently? As If every time you feel like you have a day to get caught up and you designate that day to do so, something else comes up and it totally derails you? I have felt this way for months. SO FRUSTRATING.

Well, my friends, I worked today and I was a little under the weather with a stomach bug so I think I will crawl into bed.

Sweet dreams and I will catch up with you in the morning. Thanks for listening.:heartbeat:

[NoraC]

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((((((((((((((((rusty))))))))))))))))))

[Glass Half Empty]

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Rusty that’s great news about your new clients, and I love the sound of your new guest bathroom. Sounds perfect for an Australian visitor!

And Nora I’m so glad you had your mental health day.

Liz while your baby is home with you, mine is in the States! So I’ll be missing one for Christmas this year.

[Rusty]

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Glassie:heartbeat:

Sounds perfect for an Australian visitor!

When you come to visit, please bring Mr. G. with you. LOL So sorry that one of your kids won't be with you for the holiday! ;-(

Hi to [MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION]...where are you? We miss you here!!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - December 2017

Hello, hello. So great to see your posts. Will catch you tomorrow. Heading to bed. Night...
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