April appreciation AF - week 3

[Chillgirl]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Rusty I'm so sorry you are on a downer, what do you mean caught up with you? Are you drinking? Maybe you have been too intense with the studying and need a break to have some fun.

McDumbell is taking me to lunch tomorrow, I can't say I'm looking forward to it, he is incredibly dull.....

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

RUSTY!!!!

What the hell is going on with you????

[Rusty]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Don't yell at me, Lav.

[Cassia]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Hey all -

Rusty - is everything ok? Please please post. We can help you thru whatever is happening. We care about u.

Lav - such cute pictures of the kids! You have got two gorgeous grandchildren.

Chill - hard to believe that you leave Portugal in five weeks. Has it hit you yet?

Well I spent the day walking from rowardennan to balmaha and back which was about 14.5 miles in beautiful sunshine off the coast of loch lomond. Stunning scenery! I will really miss Scotland on days like today. I am going to have a nice soak and get the sea salt rubbed into my aching muscles. I am off to pic up my friends from London later on.

Have a great rest of your day.

Xx

[cyntree]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Rusty - so sorry you are on the dark side of the moon just now -- hang in there, it will pass. You say that your history has caught up with you - can you say more, is it the haunting memories? I have to confess that it was partly those memories that made me cry so when I was leaving my old house - I looked around and remembered all the great times there, and many of the terrible times as well, uuuugh. (This rental I am in has only AL free vibes....such an interesting feeling.)

Thanks for the pics and wishes, Lav - how adorable the little babes are.

And thanks for asking about my stepdaughter, Rusty. She is well, and after many years of wild swinging of emotions about her Dad, it has turned into sweet unconditional love. We celebrated Passover on Monday with a Seder dinner, and she came with her BF (more about all that some day!) and we invited a young colleague as well. The 5 of us had a grand time - not always easy for a Seder dinner which can be long and dull and burdensome...it used to be accompanied by much rolling of eyes by SD, but now we just glance at each other and give secret smiles. Family - I guess it is always in transition. I had been gone all the previous weekend working, and had to get the whole celebration (food, intricate table setting, etc) together in a few hours on Monday afternoon, but I did it, and it was so worthwhile.

It has been a busy week, so I am giving myself a more relaxed day today - I'll be hopping on and off the thread; that's a real gift to myself!

take care all --

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

I apologize Rusty :l
Just don't get me into the worry mode - OK?

Cyn, you deserve a day off - so do I
Can't get myself interested in much of anything today - oh well!

[paguy]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Rusty - What's going on? Are you OK? What can we do for you?

Sending :l :l your way...

[Jolie]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Hey guys,

Hope everyone is doing okay today.

Okay Lav - seeing pictures like that makes me want to reconsider this whole grandmother thing! they are just so darn adorable!

Check back later!

[Lavande]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Jolie,

I think I may borrow those kids & hold granny classes at my house for anyone interested or soon to become a granny :H
Don't let the word 'grandmother' scare you. I was scared about it the first time around but by the time he was born I was ready! It's much better than motherhood - really

Rusty, are yoy still mad at me?
I didn't mean to yell at you :upset:
Hope you are OK, please let us know soon.

Decided to get my hand busy, now I have a couple loaves of Easter Babka rising in the oven. I've decided there are no WW points to count this weekend

It's raining.......

[Chillgirl]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Morning all

Rusty - I hope you took a well earned break from studying and did something for YOU for a change.

Cass - your walk sounds awesome and that could be me soon but we know the weather never stays dry for very long....

Cyn - I loved you insight into AF homes! I have been happier in this house than in any other despite most of it being while I was still drinking, however I'm so glad that the I'm leaving with memories of 16 months AF. I'm also really excited that my new home will only know AF experiences, I never thought of it like that and it's a good feeling!

When I wake up in the morning my 1st thought is "what day is it?" only 4 more night to go now. Today I'm saying goodbye to an ex boyfriend who will probably cry, not because of me but because he loves my dog so much! Then it's lunch with McLibra who definitely won't cry for me or the dog. Then I'm meant to be having a coffee with Oliver (hubby) and I know I will cry. But the good news is, that after a day like that, I will be so exhausted I will sleep well tonight!

Have a great day guys, I will check in later.....

[Stargazerlily]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Wow, busy Good Friday.

Hey Rusty, let us know how you are doing......it's hard when a sad, bad mood hits us suddenly, that will happen to me too at times. Luckily, feelings pass, we just have to get through them. Sending you:l Please PM me if you want to. I'll check in throughout the day just in case.

Chill, sounds like you are grieving.....saying goodbye does that to a person. I am glad you are getting closure, it is really healthy.

PAguy, thanks for the nice comments, I value your opinions. I agree that exercise feels good and gets a person back on track.

Cyn, lovely to hear from you, I am almost 4 months AF this time and it is where I want to be too.

Cassia, Scotland sounds simply beautiful, what a walk!!! It is raining here and cold. Again.

Jolie, enjoy the services, I always loved the stations of the cross, the ritual and ceremony at Easter.

Whew, yesterday was a tough day at work, they are LOADING me up with stuff, I am the only person who can do certain things, and it is going to be interesting in the next two weeks. I have to figure out a way to handle it,without being treated like a slave. Just the thought of going in next week makes me sick to my stomach. Ugh.

I am so busy, getting ready for Easter, I have to cook today, hit Walmart, which to me is not going to be fun, but I will start out the day with an aerobics class, with a friend. I made Easter eggs with my husband last night, it was fun. Then, about 9:00, passed out, from exhaustion, not booze. Up way to early today, drinking coffee, talking to all of you, and soon eating some Easter eggs. I love them, even though they are just hardboiled eggs.

Will check in later.

[rebirth]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good morning folks,

Hey Rusty. I know you are not okay but please check in? x

Lav- Lovely pics. The picture of lilly made me laugh!

The weather is just glorious and I am stuck in the shop. Boo hoo.

[Rusty]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good Morning Friends,

Hi Rebirth-I am a little better today. I think I will hit the gym and then jump into the jacuzzi. Thank you for asking about me. :lI felt overwhelmed yesterday....the prospect of this exam and then having to do my regular job on top of everything else. Rebirth, you and are both working today. SIGH! Maybe we can PM each other for support?

My sincere thanks to all of you who sent me PMs....they cheered me up, and I'm sorry that I worried you.

Cassia-your walk sounds heavenly. I have to Google the towns you mentioned. I never heard of them. But then again, I'm from Wisconsin and I feel like I just fell off the back of a cheese truck.:H

Star-do you like the people in your new job? I hope they treat you with respect.
This rainy weather does nothing positive for my mood! Does weather affect any of you like that? It never used to for me until just recently. Congratulations, too, on your almost 4 months AF!:goodjob:

Chill-countdown until your move....it sounds like you've been incredibly busy! I wish we could escape to Barcelona together!

Lav, I loved the picture of Baby Lily. WOW has she grown.

Cyn-your Seder dinner sounds like a success. My mom's best friend is Jewish and it's always a somber day for them. I'm glad you invited a colleague over.

A warm hello to Dill, Shelley, check in please!, Paguy, Papmom, the best furmom in the world, Rustop, Sooty, Jolie, Mr. G, Newgrange, Dew, and anyone I may have missed.

I love you guys...thank you for being there for me. I'm sorry about my blue mood yesterday! Too much to go into but I have to snap out of this.

Ok, now I must get to the gym. Huffing and puffing, of course. Working out used to be really fun when I was like, 25, now it's just WORK.

[Jolie]

April appreciation AF - week 3

Good morning all,

Lots of errands today but have to fit in a little time to clean as I'm having family over tomorrow.

Cassia - I can't even fathom walking 14.5 miles in one given day - I'm lucky if I can get 2 miles in. Really need to get serious about this walking thing.

Cyn - glad your family is in a good place right now - blending families can be tough -especially for the kids.

Star - that is so darn cute that you hubby made Easter eggs with you. Hope the next two weeks go by quickly for you so you can move on with things.

Chill - you are going to be one busy lady today! Goodbyes are never easy but sometimes necessary to keep your head straight once you move on.

Lav and Paguy - just looked at the weather - hope the sun comes out today but tomorrow is looking a little better. Back up to almost 80 degrees - Lav your chicks will be dancing!

Rusty - hope you check in soon - everyone here really cares about you and we're all a little worried. Hope you are okay.

Have a great day everyone - I'm looking forward to spending the first Easter holiday I can remember in quite a long time where alcohol will not be present but I will be - fully present that is

[Rusty]

April appreciation AF - week 3

:cheering::cheering:CASSIA IS 4 MONTHS AF!inkele:inkele: Congratulations, dear friend....you are such a positive force on this thread! What are you going to do to celebrate today?

Rusty