April appreciation AF - week 3

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good morning April friends!

Another dark & damp morning here in Lav-land boo hoo!
AND I'm sitting here waiting for YB to show up & he's late by 30 min. & counting.
He offered to come over & take me out to buy & drag home some sort of awning for my deck (he has the truck). When it's sunny, the deck is practically useless as it faces directly South, gets way too hot for old ladies & little kids :H

I hope everyone has a good Saturday & takes a little time to pamper themselves - hear that Rusty :l

Cassia, CONGRATS on your 4 AF months!!! I'm very happy for you

Lav

[rebirth]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Hey Rusty,

Just checked in. Glad you are trying to sort yourself out. Life can be a real bummer sometimes! I wish I was at the gym.Instead I am sitting in my shop and pigging out again.argh.

Have a lovely day all. And Cassia well done!!

[cyntree]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Morning all -

Chill - wow, you are really knocking them down - breathe, and be kind to yourself.

Cassia - congrats, and it thanks for writing about your walk - what an experience to take with you.

Star - hope you don't end up exhausted, with this holiday - take care of you -

Wishing all a day with inner light shining brightly -

[Chillgirl]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Evening guys

Lav - I hope YB turned up and you got your awning

Rebirth - I didn't get to the gym and I wasn't even working! I have zero motivation at the moment and I'm eating chocolate by the ton, it's like a stress mechanism but at least it's not wine!

Rusty - I promise you next time you come to Europe I'm coming to wherever you are! We so need a girls lunch :l

Cass - you go from strength to strength....

Star - you can only do what you can do and the rest isn't your problem anymore, you sound like you are enjoying an unhung Easter! In fact guys let's all shout it out for a ROCKIN AF EASTER WEEKEND!!

Jolie - we gain so much life being AF, being present and knowing exactly what's going on is indeed a gift to ourselves.

Cyn - I hope your inner light is shining brightly too, mine was today. One minute I was wondering how I'd cope with my day and the next I was wondering what to tackle next! Some times it's a complete mystery where that strength comes from.

Ex boyfriend didn't cry, McLibra was incredibly sweet but dull, Oliver was the most interesting of them all as usual and I was casual and didn't get the slightest bit emotional. I don't know why but I have a strong feeling that chapter is far from over. I don't mean in us ever being a couple again but something else is connecting us for a reason I don't know yet.

[Rusty]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good Afternoon Appreciative and Wonderful Friends!:h

My mood is much better. I decided to kick studying to the curb. I have not worked out yet as I have to spend about 3 hours reviewing documentation for work on Monday! I think I've worked enough today. Time to enjoy myself.

Chill-I cracked up when I read that McLibra was sweet but dull. I started laughing because I know you said he was the most eligible bachelor in town. I know he's an accountant and I couldn't get this picture out of my head that he looks like the accountant Kirstie Alley had a date with in the movie "Look Who's Talking." The guy is so boring she practically falls asleep at the dinner table and then it turns out he is wearing a cheap rug. HAHAHAH! So the ex-beau didn't cry...and Oliver was interesting....hmmm....do you think he's trying to reach out to you now that you're AF? Chill, I agree....we need a ladies lunch out. What are you doing the weekend of July 9th? I'll be in Paris. Maybe we can go out to dinner? MY TREAT! :-) I'll also be in France the last week in September. Or, Barcelona the middle of November. Lots of options!

Thank you all again for your positive thoughts about my exam, and the sweet PMs I received from everyone. I read them over and over again until I felt better.

Back to work, but I'll check in later.

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Hey kids!

I'm back with my gazebo for the deck! It's still sitting in the box but hopefully YB will be able to get it installed tomorrow when things dry out a bit because it will involve him crawling under the deck to get the thing bolted down securely & it is pretty muddy right now :H

Chill, I hear you about not quite being done with the husband yet. I'm doing my best at this point to let the universe take care of things. I sure as hell can't contorl him or anything he does

Glad you are feeling a bit better now Rusty! I'm sending you an Rx for a great big chocolate Easter bunny - that should make you feel better!

I gave EB a small basket of wrapped candy the other day. He walked around all afternoon with the basket, of course the dogs followed him everywhere. At one point I heard him say: 'No Maxie, you can't have Choc-wit'!!! :H

Greetings Cyn, rebirth & everyone

The rain has stopped - good!!!

[Chillgirl]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Well I have had a lovely evening indulging in two of my most fav things, sushi and cadburys chocolate mini eggs....yum

Rusty I would SO love to meet you in Europe! And yep, that sounds like McLibra in the movie, now we know why he is SO "eligible" :H

Lav - The Universe is welcome to working out what to do about estranged husbands, meanwhile you sit back and enjoy watching him crawl in the mud you are so naughty :H

[Cassia]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Hey all. Jus wanted to say a big thank you for the support you have given me over the last four months, in particular in recent weeks. It means the world to me. :l

Just said good bye to my dear friends from London. Feeling a bit sad but I will have to get used to this over the next three weeks.

X

[Chillgirl]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Big hugs to you Cass :l I have just 3 days! *gulp*

[paguy]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good Evening Friends:

What a strange weather day here! It went from rainy and cold (I had the fireplace going all morning into the afternoon) and then lovely warm sunshine later in the day - had the windows open!

Rusty - Glad you are feeling better and that you decided to kick your studying to the curb for the day. You need some gold old Rusty time.

Cassia - Congratulations on your 4 month AF milestone - Excellent job!

Lav - I loved the photo of Lily wearing her sunglasses. She is adorable.

Chill - Eat as much chocolate as you want. You are probably going through one of the most stressful times of your life. Sounds like you and Oliver are destined to be together again in some way, shape or form in the future. Love can be very powerful, can't it? Good luck to you as you approach this week. I know you will manage it well.

Hey Cyn and Rebirth - Nice to see you here.

We are having Easter dinner at a neighbor's home tomorrow. I was tasked with bringing dessert so I made a 'Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake' today. It looks yummy so I hope everyone enjoys it.

Tomorrow is my long run day so I am planning to run anywhere between 8 - 10 miles in the morning. This will be my final long run before my 10-mile race on May 1.

I haven't been able to find a book that has held my interest in the past couple of weeks. Began to read 'Shadow Tag' but it was a very depressing story about an extremely dysfunctional marriage and family. Also, as I started to read the story, I read about the true life of the author whose husband eventually committed suicide after he was accused of sexually abusing their children. Once I knew that piece of information, it was very difficult for me to separate what was happening in the fictional story and what actually happened in the author's real life. It just got to be too darn confusing so I put it aside. I need to find something else to read.

Sipping on my evening cup of tea and being thankful that I am completely sober and coherent on a Saturday evening. Life couldn't be better!

Pleasant dreams my friends...

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Had Lily & her parents for dinner & a fun visit tonight
She was crabby as hell when she got here, acting like she was made at her Mom, my daughter. Funny how an 8 week old can be like that :H
She calmed down when she spent some time with me - Mi Mom Sometimes they just need a different set of arms. My daughter was a crab at that age too :H

Cassia & Chill, you girls have really big stuff going on in your lives & you're both doing a great job! It's not easy leaving friends, homes & all that but I predict you will both find happiness

John, can you bring some of your dessert over here? I am cooking tomorrow & haven't thought about a dessert yet I hope it's dry out for your run tomorrow - such bizarre weather.

I know I can do anything about it but I've noticed a red tailed hawk hanging around lately & it seems to know where my chickens are.........oh crap! I'm going to have to do a head count everyday - my poor girls!!!

Hope everyone has a good night. grateful to be AF too!
Lav

[Stargazerlily]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Happy Easter to all...

A rebirth for all of us, and nature, you can hear it in the birdsong and see it in the budding trees. We had a beautiful weather day yesterday, glorious, sunny and in the 70's.

I worked all day, cleaning, shopping and preparing food. Today, more of the same, and lots of visiting. I have a new shirt I am looking forward to wearing, family and friends over, and a clean, sparkling house with lots of food. Does it get any better than this?

Have a great AF day.

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good morning Star & everyone, Happy Easter!

I'm up bright & early for absolutely no reason whatsoever but that's OK :H

Ended up having more heavy showers overnight but looking forward to a warmer dry day today!

Expecting my DIL, EB & baby William over for dinner today - my son is at work. Oh yeah, YB invited himself too. Since he asked nicely I said OK

Wishing everyone a lovely day with friends & family!
Lav

[paguy]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good Morning and Happy Easter Everyone:

Lav - It looks like we finally have a beautiful day in store for us. After my morning run, I plan to continue my long overdue spring cleanup in the yard. I love spending time outdoors this time of year.

Star - I am listening to the lovely chatter of the birds right now. Yes, it is going to be a lovely day. Sounds like you are on the top of the world right now.

Greetings to all who stop by today.

Happy Spring!

[papmom3]

April appreciation AF - week 3

I'll be right over Star!!! Enjoy your day of celebration and gathering.

Today the sun is shining and when I went outside to pick up the paper is was BALMY!! Yesterday was such a raw, rainy day.

I unfortunately will not be able to enjoy the beautiful weather until perhaps I get to my sister's for dinner. Maybe I can convince everyone to take a walk around the neighborhoon before the feast.

I am in crunch time again for work. My workload has mushroomed over the last week and knowing what the University's goal is for incoming transfer students I have my doubts I will be able to make deadline this time around but I will do my best or die trying!! JK! :H Yesterday I made a valient effort and lets just say it didn't go well and not for lack of trying. I only got 1/5 completed of what I had set as a goal. Very disappointing but at least it's 1/5 more done for Tuesday.

I did manage to read thruogh all the posts before I dragged myself to bed but can I remember any of them this morning? Nope!

Hugs going out to Chill and Cass who are both nearing the start of their respective journeys.

Hey to RB-glad to see you posting here again-we've missed you!!

Rusty-hope today is a better day for you and me both!!

Lav-your weekend is filled with grandbabies-how wonderful!!

John-you'll be traveling today I think I remember but first a long run? Aha! my memory is returning-wait till I get Tea in me- I'll be unstoppable!!

Jolie, New Grange, Cyn-Enjoy your day-hope your weather where you are is as glorious as mine is!! Hope I didn't miss anyone!!

Will try to check in after dinner tonite. Interview tomorrow morning for Job #1!!