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    #31
    April appreciation AF - week 3

    Happy moving Chill and Cassia. It has always been rather thrilling for me in spite of the strain. Once I recall making concentric circles around the hospital where I had been accepted for a post doc frantically looking for ?for rent? signs in a strange huge city. It was long before cell phones, I was grieving the loss of my last family member, and I knew not a soul. I found a place and the first night the police came and arrested everybody in the apartment next to me; I lay on the floor between the bed and the wall and thought I was doomed. It was technically a terrible neighborhood but I ended up loving it and remaining the entire year; all these gangsters and other people we might shy away from looked out for me every minute as they could not believe I accidentally ended up there:H. It changed how I felt about fear, loss, and all sorts of things. Good luck to you too Pappy as you find your little travel trailer soon to be outfitted with three little doggies. Have you seen an Airstream Bambi? So adorable with its gleaming retro interior, albeit scary pricey, more of a little dream world. I am still quietly with the program and have more than two months now AF. My life is good here, a destination all by itself. Hello Cyn, Sooty, Lav, Star, Dill, Rusty, Rustop, Dew, PA, G., Shelly, Jolie et. al.! Love, Ladybird.
    may we be well

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      #32
      April appreciation AF - week 3

      Hello old friends,
      Just wanted to say a warm hello and hope everyone is well. I am hanging out in the mod section. It's lonely there but I dont seem to mind it. I got my big girl pants on. x
      Be strong-
      We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
      Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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        #33
        April appreciation AF - week 3

        Good evening friends

        LBH - a delight to hear from you as always, what a story!!! You are one brave lady.

        Rebirth - Why is it lonely in the mods? Are there not many posters? You know you are always welcome here, I miss hearing how you are doing.

        Cass - What a mess at work! Thanks for the jobs link, I will check it out. Yes Troon will be nice, from what I can see from google earth my apartment is near the harbour and Scotts Restaurant which is a family fav. Im also going to check out the gym at the Marine hotel if its not too expensive.

        Well what a day i've had, its been non stop and I was still packing at 11pm, im ready to crash into bed now. More of the same tomorrow but I thing the bulk is done.....
        "In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer ."
        AF - JAN 1st 2010
        NF - May 1996

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          #34
          April appreciation AF - week 3

          Hi rebirth,
          Good to see you, glad you are well

          Hello Sooty!

          Cassia, I am living in Amish country!!!
          They have large communities here in Chester County & the neighboring Lancaster County where there is still so much farmland. I talked to a guy this afternoon who happened to be doing some repair work on the house my daughter & SIL rent. I asked him for a recommendation for a carpenter - I want someone to build a pergola over my south facing deck. (It was too hot & sunny out there last summer). I parked my car in the driveway right next to his horse & buggy.:H
          Glad your move is shaping up nicely for you!

          LBH, always nice to see you!
          You mentioned an Airstream.......that took me back several decades to when we dreamed of owning one. We went thru a series of tents & two pop up campers then gave up camping. I started to find it to be way too much work on my time off, if you know what I mean

          I spent a couple of hours this afternoon with 7 week old Lily. She's changing.....not so crabby these days

          We had rain again today & 50 degrees, not very nice. Tomorrow sun & 80 degrees predicted - crazy but I'll take it!!!
          AF since 03/26/09
          NF since 05/19/09
          Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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            #35
            April appreciation AF - week 3

            Cross post Chill - sleep well
            AF since 03/26/09
            NF since 05/19/09
            Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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              #36
              April appreciation AF - week 3

              Rebirth - good to see you here! Sorry it's lonley over there but you sound like you are doing really well.

              Lav - have we not had enough rain already? You know the amish are wonderful carpenters - maybe the one who sells your eggs could recommend a good amish carpenter.

              Chill - how cool is what we can see with google earth? Ah - technology . . .

              LBH - what a story - you are one courageous lady!

              Cassia - We do seem to have about the same amount of time under our belt! I am so thankful that it is getting easier - all of the long-timers here were right!

              Sooty - can you send some of your nice weather mine and Lav's way? Supposed to be 80 degrees tomorrow but they have rain in the forecast (in some form or another), every single day this week thru Easter! Not fair!

              Hi to Paguy, Papmom, Star, Rustop, and anyone else I missed!
              Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

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                #37
                April appreciation AF - week 3

                G'day folk's!

                Great to see you RB! How are you going these day's? How's business, and has spring well and truly sprung where you are? Take care.

                Wow Chilli! Your new place sounds really cool, and right near the beach too. The seaside is beautiful in any weather, but i suspect it'll be beautiful there even more so this time of year.

                All this talk of camper's and travel is giving me itchy feet. The vagabond shoes are getting restless.
                Best i go for a run then!

                Best wishes everyone.

                'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

                Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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                  #38
                  April appreciation AF - week 3

                  Evening all.

                  Chill-well done on the packing
                  LBH-so great to hear from you and well done on the 2 months AF!! Wow is all I can say about your early experiences with your post doc apartment!!
                  Cass-how can your employer NOT let you leave? Isn't that called being a hostage? Some people just blow your mind with their insaneness!! No, the guy never called. it's OK, my camper is out there somewhere.

                  Jolie, Lav, RB, Mr G-hugs to you all.

                  Well, today was totally crap-weather and work wise. My boss must have forgotten to take his meds because he threw a hissy fit at me and was totally insulting. I did get a little snide and he stormed out. Then he left for the day. What an ass and what a baby. I took it hard this time around and it's bothered me the whole day. Then after lunch I got back to find out I had locked myself out of my office (my cell within the large office). Of course no key-why? because my boss has keys to all the doors somewhere in his office and he was gone. Obviously we aren't adult enough to be trusted with keys. We had to call a locksmith. Now we have to give my boss the bad news that all the locks on these office doors have to be changed to some universal type lock and Campus Police will demand keys to them all. And you think he's pissed at me now?
                  Admidst all this mayhem I checked my email from my phone and saw that I have been scheduled to interview with 6 people friday the 29th for that Registrar's position I mentioned last nite. Didn't even take them 24 hours to decide to interview me and yet the job I really want took 6 weeks to get an interview and I have yet to hear about a call back. I am flattered but scared shitless. My first meeting on the 29th is at 8:30 with the President of the College. oh yea. Might as well get the tough one out of the way first. My MO has always been to stay as far away from presidents as possible. I'm easily intimidated. needless to say I will probably be eating crap and not sleeping for the next 10 days. tonite I felt like a woman who continuously goes back to abusive relationships. The abuser never really changes no matter what they say. Has my old boss really changed? Could she change? I don't have to date to be in this kind of relationship I guess. What the hell am I doing???
                  I sure hope tomorrow looks better even with the Tstorms. At least I had quilting class tonite and that was fun. Got 6 blocks pinned together. Can't wait to sew them.
                  I'll see you all tomorrow at some point-probably late.
                  New Birthday: May 8, 2010

                  "Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe

                  KO the Beast!!

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                    #39
                    April appreciation AF - week 3

                    Good morning...

                    Well, my interview went great, almost two hours. I am going up to the office today (calling off) and still making up my mind. I was offered the position. Evening hours, farther away, but more opportunity and the chance to make more money. A friend of mine who I worked with, has worked there since last fall, and has nothing but good things to say about it. However, like anything else it is a risk. So, do I stay where I am at, in a rut, low paid, not appreicated, but close to home, steady income and comfortable in my work? Or, do I branch out, take risks, do new things, grow professionally and personally? To me there is no choice at this time.

                    I want say that I felt peaceful, which to me is a sign that everything is going the way it is supposed to. I slept well last night and am ready to go this morning. I believe that our bodies tell us what is right for us. Have you ever gone for a job interview and your heart is pounding or you feel unsettled, that something is not right? I say you have to go with your gut feeling sometimes, along with the facts. I know that this is not a perfect scenario, but I feel I have to take the opportunity to do something different, get out of my comfort zone, grow. I know I have been whining for some time. Of course there are regrets, times of anxiety, doubts and fears. I will keep affirming that I am moving in the right direction, I am successful and welcome abundance in my life. Whew, but that is how I think, AF.

                    LBH, so wonderful to hear from you. Loved your story, you have had so many adventures. What an interesting life you lead.

                    Chill, thinking of you and sending you strength and peace. We are both risking alot, it is exciting and what life is all about. Creating a plan when things are not working the way we want, then following through.

                    Papmom, thanks so much for sharing your employment journey. Whew, what a story. Just reading it brought up feelings of anxiety. I think that being AF enables you to determine in a calm and reasoned way, what is probably best for you professionally. Sounds like neither of you were in a good place in the past, with lots of turmoil and confusion. The situation has changed, you have changed. Keep investigating and then you will be in a better position to decide. That is what I am trying to do.
                    Formerly known as redhibiscus

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                      #40
                      April appreciation AF - week 3

                      Morning everyone and happy humpday. Jolie I'm being a bit selfish with our weather I'm afraid - this may be all we get so I'm hanging on to it

                      Chill I hope the packing is going ok. Although its traumatic it can be therapeutic at the same time - reviewing priorities, its surprising what you don't need anymore.

                      Lav I can't believe Lily is 7 weeks already - the time has gone so quickly.

                      Rebirth if its lonely over there why don't you come back to us more often, we'd love to see you.

                      A big hi to Mr G, Star, Rustop, Rusty, Papmom and anyone I've missed - I gotta rush to make lunch before Mr S comes back from shopping and then I'm outahere - the cliff walk is calling woohoo

                      Have a good day everyone
                      Sooty

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                        #41
                        April appreciation AF - week 3

                        Good morning everyone,

                        Papmom - sorry for your rotten day yesterday - I think sometime in the future, you will look back on this and have to chuckle (just a little bit). I'm sure it wasn't one bit funny yesterday though. I blame your baby boss for running out and acting like a 2-year old. Have you called back to the job you interviewed for (that you really want) and asked if they have filled the position yet? Hope it all works out for you.

                        Star - I agree with going with your gut feeling - in my experience, they are usually right on. Good luck to you with your decision.

                        Sooty - well okay then - I would be hangin on to any good weather as well. Supposed to be 80 degrees here today - we'll see

                        G-man, Lav, Chill, Paguy, LBH, Rebirth - anyone I missed - have a great hump day!
                        Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

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                          #42
                          April appreciation AF - week 3

                          Aww. what lovely welcomes..you guys are definitely my virtual family. There are only about three people who post on a regular basis in the mod section ( including me). Just shows how difficult it is to moderate this addiction...

                          I am doing fine so far..still trying to lose those last ten pounds though.grrrrr. I am a sucker for cakes!x
                          Be strong-
                          We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
                          Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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                            #43
                            April appreciation AF - week 3

                            Happy Humpback day, all!

                            Chill - Fantastic news, I'm thrilled for you. I believe that my ancestral home (I've not visited yet) is close to you there - Dunbar - supposed to be down the coast outside of Glasgow...happy packing, breathe.

                            Lav - that's a lot of eggs! Love the image of you parking next to a horse and buggy. sometimes I envy their lives, the speed seems much more organic.

                            Star - a 2 hour interview? Wow - congrats on the offer, can't wait to hear how it all goes...PMom, best of luck on your decisions, and just keep singing 'Someday my Camper will Come...'

                            Great to hear everyone's success stories - LBH, thanks for writing, your stories always illuminate - any word from Shelley?

                            Seems like there are continual big shifts occuring...cheers, all...
                            to the light

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                              #44
                              April appreciation AF - week 3

                              Good morning April friends!

                              Almost 9:30 already - where does the time go????

                              Papmom, take a deep breath girl ~ lots of them
                              I think after the performance your boss put on yesterday I would take any job out there, any job!
                              I have zero tolerance for childish, unprofessional behavior in the workplace ~ there's just no excuse. Would you ever behave like that? I don't think so!!! Take his performance as a sign to move on & go for the interview with a great big smile because you deserve better

                              With that said ~ Star, I hope you are able to move on to a better workplace as well! I really & truly believe that we (women) just put up with too much BS at work & end up suffering one way or the other. I am grateful to be out of that rat race, really grateful!

                              Hello to everyone else this morning! Hump Day is in full swing :H

                              Cyn, I don't envy the amish lifestyle, not one little bit. The women are miserable, just miserable & I'm sure I would be too living under those circumstances. The men generally see happier BUT they don't like talking to us regular folks, especially women. That's why I have to get YB to go talk the farmer to arrange a deal for the eggs. When I try to talk to him he just stares right past me - it's creepy!

                              Wishing everyone a fantastic AF Friday, time to get back to work!
                              Lav

                              PS: Hello to Shelley & my twin sister Dill
                              AF since 03/26/09
                              NF since 05/19/09
                              Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                                #45
                                April appreciation AF - week 3

                                Hey everyone

                                Rebirth - great to see you and I am glad moderation is going successfully for you!

                                P3 - What a shite day (excuse the language) you had. It is very flattering that you are interviewing with six people and so quickly. You are obviously held in high regard otherwise they wouldn't waste their time. Your boss sounds like a twank. Maybe a good time for a move? You will no doubt be much clearer on things after your interview. I am sure it will work out for the best. you are going in with your eyes wide open and that's half the battle. Do you know the format of the interview? I would maybe google FIT interviews in case part of it is in the style and you haven't interviewed for a while. What's happening with the camper.

                                Star - I am glad your interview well and they offered you the job! Awesome! You are looking at this with professional maturity and being proactive in weighing up your pros and cons. You are totally right - it is a risk but wouldn't you rather regret the things you did then the things you didn't? It seems like you are on the right track. Well done you.

                                Chill - Are you going to try to get back into real estate or something else? S1jobs is great for giving an ahead of what is out there and the recruiters in the market. Clyde Propery have an office in Ayr I think if you are looking to do resi real estate. Look them up on the net. So pleased you got a place for Elle -it's all happening!

                                Cyn - hey! I have been in Dunbar - it's a beautiful wee town, particularly on a nice day. It's actually about 70 miles or so from Glasgow and 30 from Edinburgh. You should defo visit if you get the chance.

                                Lav - How cool that you live in Amish Country...it's a beautiful part of PA. I can't wait to visit it again. It's nuts that you had to get YB to speak to the Amish farmer - It's 2011 for goodness sake. Oh well - we all know women are the true deal makers.

                                Hey Sooty, Jolie, Guitarista and anyone else I might have missed.

                                Well - the stress finally bit me on the ass today. My mortgage company are being total dipshits with consenting to let my flat. Basically, they said they were happy to do it but only if I would make a ?300 capital overpayment every month!!! I was like, WHAT - that's ridiculous. So I argued with them and got it reduced to ?200 which is more manageable and doable. I am just pissed because they were only doing it because they could. They said my house was in negative equity and that was total crap. There is a house next door to me - exactly the same as mine on the market for what I paid for it three years ago. They are just total swines. And I should know. I work in a bank. It was the straw that broke the camels back though. I am drained.

                                So tonight, I need to relax and wind down and just take a night off. It will all be waiting for me tomorrow.

                                My hubby just brought me in a dark choc egg for easter - I am so happy I could cry!

                                xx
                                'Breakfast, every hour, it could save the world.' Tori Amos

                                "Turn a stumbling block into a stepping stone."

                                AF since 23rd December 2010 - progession is paramount! :truce:

                                "don't be sad because it's over, smile because it happened!"

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