Joyful June - Week 3/4

[rustop61]

Good morning everyone

Thought I would start us on our last 10 days of this month. Called it week 3/4, bit complicated if we start a 4th week for a few days so thought it would be a good idea to just lump it all together. Hope thats ok.

Beautiful morning here and it looks like everyone had a nice week-end.

Cyn - Good to have you back and glad the journey went ok. What an emotional time for you, glad you are doing it AF and huge hugs.

Lav - Well done on selling the eggs, my neighbour sells them to other neighbours all the time.

Papmom - 6lbs, wow and well done. I need to get back on track again. Had a major chocfest over the exams. Overall I have only lost about 8lbs but have stayed on track for 5 months now and thats major for me.

Mylife - you lucky thing, were you born in Alaska? It is a magical place. We spent 3 weeks there (hubby fishing) in 1996. Found the constant daylight hard at the beginning, the kids just did not feel like going to bed.

Chill - How romantic. Even if nothing comes out of it, its still a nice way to spend a week-end. You seem to be attracting all kinds of good karma at the moment. Any word on the outcome of the interviews?

Rusty - As you point out we have to prove ourselves. Action speaks louder than words. Your week-end sounded lovely.

You too Star, you sound much more at peace with yourself.

Everyone else big hello and have a wonderful AF week.

Rustop

[Stargazerlily]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Thanks for starting the new week out Rustop. I cannot believe that June is moving along so quickly, it is my favorite month of the year, weatherwise.

Monday, and it is hard for me, as usual. I always feel like I should have done more.....I did alot though. I am looking outside and it is misty and beatiful. I am going to read the paper outside, go to exercise class, then come home, clean up and go to work. I have an intense work week and once I am into it, it will be fine. It is just the time before that is tough.

I want to make this a week of gratitude and focusing on the positives in my life. I read the Secret a bit before bed, and just like the idea of focusing on what you want, and the law of attraction. Do I believe we get everything we desire, no, but I do believe that what we focus on grows. To health, good choices, love, hard satisfying work, and summer. Any thoughts or comments?

To all, have a great AF Monday.

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning Junsters!

It is frightening how fast the days go by - I feel like I'm missing something.
Of course I am but don't want to dwell on that right now.

Hope your kids give you some quiet time this summer Rustop

Star, I have read a few books on the law of attraction, manifesting what you want in life, etc. but I find I don't focus too long. Battling resentment always seems to be forefront in my mind these days. I hope I can clear that one of these days.

Overcast, hot & humid outside - perfect day for a thunder storm. Just hope nothing electrical gets fried again around here

Have a good day everyone!

[Jolie]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning Joyful Juners!

(Posted this on last weeks thread by mistake)

Mylife - jealous! I would love to go to Alaska - that would probably be the only other cruise I would consider going on - they say it is absolutely beautiful there - ENJOY!

Chill - so interesting - sounds like maybe he has some romantic feelings for you - keep us posted for sure!

Rusty - sounds like you have come to some closure with the way your aunt treated you last year - glad this year was so much nicer of a visit for you both!

Papmom - 6 lbs. is teriffic! You deserved that ice cream!

Lav - I love zucchini and squash - sautee them up in a little olive oil and butter with S&P and onions - yummy! A friend of mine has a garden and has the same issue every year - they kind of just take over all at once!

Cyn - glad your trip was peaceful and all is well after 72 hours - that must have been exhausting!

Well, hubby did not get rid of the bike my Dad gave me after all! It definitely needs a new seat and the back tire was flat but he pumped it up and I actually rode for a few minutes. Went flat again so he'll have to replace the back tire. Kind of fitting that I got to ride it on Father's day - I've had this bike for probably 5 years and never rode it. My Dad passed away almost a year ago so it was kind of emotional to be riding the bike he gave me yesterday. Now I want to get it fixed and do some seroius riding!

Hope everyone has a great day!

[mylife]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Hello Guys!

Rustop - thanks for starting the new thread...was about to post on the old and saw this!

I am sitting in my childhood bed looking out the window at the beautiful scenery and flowers in my Mom's yard. I wasn't really looking forward to this trip as there is a lot going on in my life with my marriage etc. at home, (not good lately I'm afraid) but it has turned out to be wonderful so far.

Yesterday I went for a long hike up a mountain with my old friend (we've been friends since we were 10 and we're now both 48!) and at the top had a gorgeous view of the mountains surrounding the Cook Inlet. After we went out for a bite and talked and then I came home and talked to my Mom about everything -- her past my grandparents -- it was a really nice evening. It's beautiful here, but for me it's always more since I lived in this house from the time I was 7 until I graduated from highschool and it's always been my Mom's home so it's full of memories too.

Cyn, I can relate to a lot of what you're going through right now! I hope you find enjoyment in your stay.

Chill - your life has definitely taken some interesting turns lately! You will have to keeep us posted. And you are right Alaska is lots of space with not many people -- although this time of year brings up all the tourists.

Jolie - good for you with the bike. I got mine out back at home and started riding last week. I used to love riding my bike and rollerblading and was wondering lately when all that stopped??! I'm sure the drinking had something to do with that.

Star & Lav, I have also read about but not practiced the power of positive attraction in life. I plan to focus more on that in my future. I really believe that it exists, but when it comes down to it my practical mind kind of poo-poo'd a lot of it. However, I have seen it work for others, and it can't hurt to try...right?

Have a great AF day all.

[Dewdrop]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

It?s so good to read all the posts and I am so glad that everyone is healthy and well, I have had a few difficult moments recently but I am still AF so no worries on that front. However, I am having surgery on Wednesday and I am very optimistic for a good result. I have had a couple of biopsies and the results are not what I had hoped for ? still life goes on so we cope as best we can. I will have to undergo treatment afterwards but I am fortunate that the prognosis is good ? 70% success rate and I am confident that I am in the 70% group.

I haven?t told my family as I really don?t want them worrying about me unnecessarily but I have told a couple of close friends, one who has been at all my appointments and has been a real angel ? she came over last weekend and stayed with me ? she has a few marriage problems herself so it?s wasn?t a ?pity party? for me which I really appreciated, and she is such a funny and uplifting person.

I wasn?t sure about telling you all about this as I am quite a private person really, I?d decided not to say anything (to anyone) but I met Alice, my friend, for lunch today and she really challenged me on why I have to be so strong and the centre of my family ? why can I not drop the facade and acknowledge that I need help and support ? a cuddle, a pat on the back ? all the things I would do in a minute for my friends. Well she had me in tears, but in a good way and we left on very good terms and she will be with me on Wednesday and I really do love her to bits.

Anyway I don?t want this to be a downer for anyone but I?d really appreciate your love and support, you are all such a wonderful bunch of folks with so much energy and motivation and those are the qualities I need to focus on now. So for once in my life I am asking for your kind thoughts, your energy, and your love and compassion.

Dewdrop :h

[Chillgirl]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Dewdrop - oh Im so glad you confided in us! Honestly we are all here to support one another in any way we can. I think it is especially important that you have this forum to turn to if you are keeping it private from others. Please please please dont go through this alone. I will be sending you positive vibes and lots of love on Wednesday, please check in with us when you can and let us know how it went.

I do understand you on wanting to be strong. I was challenged today by someone asking me why I couldnt accept some help and support, I got a huge lump in my throat and realized that its because I have myself in "the strong zone" at the moment, and if I let go for a 2nd, I might crumble completely. I know how spiritual you are so use the tools you have to keep these positive beliefs flowing. Im so glad you have a good friend close by, im not a million miles away so if I can do anything at all, please ask.

Mylife - Im sorry to hear you are going through a rough time at the moment and glad your trip is turning out to be a positive one. As I said to Dewdrop, please vent here on any subject. Im not good at telling the outside world when im struggling and having been able to bare all on this thread has been the best therapy of my life.

Rustop - A big thanks for starting this new thread and a wonderful idea to combine it for the remainder of the month. And yes Star, where on earth has June gone....!!??

I had yet another good interview today and have another one to go tomorrow. I also got a call back to go for a 2nd one on thursday which is for a dental receptionist. Im really suprised as they said they had been inundated and I didnt think I would make the short list. I would really really like this one, its in the town I would like to move to where my folks live and the hours would allow me to continue dog walking for the Doc. Im really excited and am so looking forward to finally getting my teeth stuck into something pardon the pun :H

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good evening all!

Jolie, I'll be over in about half an hour with 10 lbs of zucchini for you :H
I do like it but I'm getting tired of it already.

mylife, maybe we can manifest something suitable for the both of us, you never know. I'll have to get back to my books, see what happens.

Dewdrop, Nurse Lav will be sending you strength, prayer & all around good wishes for your procedure Wednesday. Wish I lived on your side of the Atlantic
I'm grateful you have your friend nearby:l

Chill, the universe is still tossing options your way - good for you!
I think that's what I need right now ~ some options.

Time to take the zucchini bread out of the oven......

[Cassia]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Hey all,

Lovely to see all of the positivity on the thread!

Rustop - thanks for starting us off! I hope you had a lovely weekend.

Star - a number of my friends have read the secret and it has definitely changed their way of thinking. There is a lot to be said for having a positive attitude and focusing on what you want and will make you genuinely happier and more at peace. I strongly believe that if you don't get what you want it is for a very good reason that you may not realize at the tome but becomes apparent later on. I will be interested to here how it turns out.

Lav - no thunderstorms here today. It was gorgeous but definitely cooler than the weekend. How are the hens and the grankids?

Jolie - awesome news about the bike! I hope you get it fixed soon.

Mylife - I am glad you are enjoying your trip home especially as you were apprehensive about it. My friends are thinking about going to Alaska for their honeymoon so I might have to pick your brain on what to do!

Dew - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure you will be grand just keep the faith. We are here for you no matter what!!!

Chill - good luck with all your interviews! Did you hear back fromcounrywide! Can't keep a good girl down eh! I am glad you enjoyed your talk in London and fingers and toes crossed on the job front. I meant to say that you might have had a luck escape with the doc considering the crazy ex wife. That is drama you don't need! I am excited to hear all aboutnyour dinner when it comes about!!!

Well not much chat in case and! Can't believe that i have been in the us for over 5 weeks now. I miss my husband terribly and isn't getting any easier. I am throwing myself into work (I want a promotion and am super ambitious if you hadn't noticed!!! ) I picked up my car on Saturday and it drives really well for being older. The owner before me kept it In excellent condition, serviced and maintained in line with the manufactures guidelines. I think I landed lucky there. I have my lease for the apartment all sorted, just need to read it and get it sent off. And that's it! I have nothing else to do except furnish the flat. Move in date is 1st august. I am living just across the water from midtown. The views are incredible.

So thats all. Miss my dad something awful! Was hard to talk to him yesterday and be so far away
.

Love you all. Xx

[papmom3]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Popping in real quick to send my love and support to Dew and my prayers that surgery goes well and recovery even better. I agree with everyone else Dew-drop the "Me strong like bull" facade and tell your family what is going on. Sure they'll worry-they love you! Heck we'll be worried until we hear from you after the surgery but that is what family and friends are for!! How many times has someone told you something and you worried about it until it was over? Did it traumatize you forever? No. Did you try to find ways to help that person? You bet you did! Now let your family do that for you!!
When I broke my wrists a few years ago (a year apart), I had no choice but to accept all help offered. My dad took care of me after the surgeries for the few days it took me to get off the pain pills. He insisted I stay at his place for peace and quiet and went over to my house 3x/day to take care of my pets. He did this the first time AND the second time. My co-worker who lived close by brought me work so I didn't have to take sick days (the second time as I had just started my job). My sister brought me to work and picked me up when I was ready to go back but couldn't drive yet the second time, the first time (different job) a coworker picked me up and my dad brought me home. My friends from New York offered to pay for doggie day care for DD for a week so I could get a break from him (he demanded and still does, a LOT of attention-very high maintenance). It ended up he couldn't go due to a tummy infection but the thought and intent was very sweet and greatly appreciated.
there is NO way I could have gotten through the 2 surgeries and rehab without all the help I got and at first I was mortified that I couldn't do it all myself. I soon found out how much I was loved and how important I was to people. Just thought I would share.

[rustop61]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning everyone

Star - A Week of Gratitudes - what a lovely idea. Thanks for all your thought provoking threads recently. It has certainly got me thinking. Instead of resenting all the upheaval with the teens during these summer months I should be thankful to have them with me and make the most the time I have with them. Not as easy to put into practice as to say but it certainly has changed my mindset.

Jolie - So glad you got to ride your Dads bike on Fathers Day. Enjoy many more wonderful cycles once you have it up and running.

Mylife - Your day sounded ideal, enjoy the time you have with your mother.

Dewdrop - Huge hugs and will be thinking of you on Wednesday. So glad that you have a good friend to support you. As Chill said, please do feel free to share on this thread. We are here for the good and the bad and sometimes its easier to dump on cyber friends than family etc.

Chill - Good luck in the next interview. Hope the Dental recpt. comes through for you.

Cassia - You sound well organised in your new life. You will never feel until hubby gets there.

Papmom, Lav, Cyn, LBH, (callout to Sooty and Dill and Shelly) and anyone else I missed. Have a great day.

Rustop

[Jolie]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Dew - I am so glad that you shared your situation with us. It's still amazing to me how much we all feel like a family and most of us have never even met the other! It's easy to tell someone to be strong in the face of hard times but sometimes we all just need to sit back and let others be there for us. Hope you know all of us here will be thinking about you a lot tomorrow. I will be praying for you continuously beginning now and hope that you have a good outcome and speedy recovery. Believe me Dew - your MWO family is here for you!

Cassia - how much lonter until hour hubby arrives? Hope it's soon - it must be hard for you but you are sounding positive and keeping busy is good!

Lav - I must have missed you! Oh wait, I know - I was out riding my bike! Okay - so what in the heck happened to my youth? I could barely make it up some of the hills - okay who am I kidding - didn't make it up any of the hills. I'm thinking maybe the gears aren't working correctly? Anywho - it was great! Forgot how much I missed riding a bike and the farm where I was riding has beautiful scenery - right on the river with tons of deer, eagles, and osprey flying around.

Papmom - what kind of string of luck do you have that would be break both your wrists a year apart? Glad you had lots of support - it's nice to know that we are loved so much!

Chill - good luck on the dental receptionist job! I did that right after I got out of school and really enjoyed it until the one day I had to go back and give the doc a message at the same exact time he extracted a bloody tooth from his patient! Thought I was going to pass out! Hope your stomach is stronger than mine :H

Mylife - hope you are stlil enjoying your trip home. I'm hoping everything works out for you on the marriage front - it's a constant work in progress and yes - it is work with good days and bad. Hope more of the good days are coming your way.

Good morning to Star, PaGuy, and anyone else who drops by.

Make it a great day guys!

[Stargazerlily]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning all....I am so glad Monday is over. For some reason I just get kind of depressed on Mondays.

Dewdrop, sending you love and healing energy. So glad you confided and hope you continue to ask for what you need, here and in real life. I find that people are mostly endlessly kind....I had surgery seven years ago and a women's group brought dinner over for two weeks afterwards. It was such a blessing for me and my family. Ask, Ask, Ask, and you will receive. I believe it promotes healing to have others around and sharing their loving energy.

Jolie, isn't bike riding so fun? It reminds you of being a kid and when flying down a hill, it is a blast. I love it, so glad you are enjoying it. Just think, we have months to ride. Another thing, marriage is work, but so are all relationships to an extent. I just think marriage is harder because you live together.:H and with a man. So often the communication styles and expectations and perceptions of everything are so different, making it hard to get along. Plus, we are led to believe that it should be honeymoon and fulfillment all the time. Let's face it, it's not. But it is still good. Any comments?

To all, have a great AF day.

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning June friends!

Star, you really do not want me to comment ofn the relationship/marriage/living with a man question now, do you??? :H
Communication OR more accurately the lack of it has always been the problem!!!!
But, I ask, how do you communicate with someone who misinterrupts everything you say & refuses to talk?:upset:

Rustop, I actually enjoyed my kids during their teen years. Of course there were those moments when I just wanted to throttle them but didn't ~ they are still in 'training' & it helps if you can remember that

Jolie, the last time I rode a bike I ended up on the ground with the entire right side of my body scraped open - my daughter ran into me & knocked me off my bike. Yes, it was an accident, :H With a Dx of osteoporosis now I choose to stay off bikes

Thinking of you Dewdrop

Another cloudy morning - getting routine lately. Hope to see some some later.
Wishing everyone a good AF Tuesday!

Lav

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Well,
I came to say good night but see no one else has been here all day

Is it something I said? :H