Joyful June - Week 3/4

[papmom3]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good Night Lav!
Good night Dew!
Good night Star!
Good night Jolie!
Good night Cass!
Good night Rusty!
Good night Rustop!
Good night Chill!
Good night all my wonderful Joyous Friends!!

I'll be back tomorrow nite for a full posting! :l :l

[Rusty]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good Evening Friends,

Dew:lI had a lonnnnggg post to you this morning and then lost it...so sorry.:upset: I just wanted to say that I've already prayed for you last night, today, tonight, and will continuously do so tomorrow. Please know that we all care about you here and our thread wings will carry you Wednesday before, during, and after your surgery. I cannot imagine how frightened you must be....to do this with only the help and support of one person, your friend, Alice. It's coincidental that my best friend's name was Alice. She was the one who knew she had a lump on her breast for five years and didn't seek help until the pain was excruciating. I felt betrayed that she couldn't confide in me, but she told me it's because she knew I would bully her into going to the doctor. Of course I would have! She didn't tell her father or brother, either, until after her surgery. I wish she would have reached out to them because I know they would have wanted to offer support. I don't know your family situation but I'm guessing that if they are loving and kind, they would be devastated to know that you didn't tell them of your diagnosis. If this isn't the case, then I am glad you feel you can count on us...because you can. Sending you positive vibes of strength and massive hugs.

Jolie-your description of riding your bike made me laugh....and believe me, when I get one this week, I will be in the same boat. My friends encouraged me to get padded shorts. Yeah, right....just what I need....an even bigger caboose!:H

Star-I can't comment on marriage as I've never been married. It seems like you work hard to have a balance in your marriage and that is great.

Lav-no, you didn't offend anyone....today, anyway! :H Just kiddin.'

Chill-good luck on the dental receptionist's job! Sending you positive vibes.

Papmom-I got choked up when you mentioned your dad taking care of you with your two broken wrists. Glad you've recovered.

Cassia-you sound so happy and well-adjusted but I am sure you miss your husband.:l

Rustop-summer will fly by and then the kids will be back in school in no time.

Since I've been off this week, I have not gotten up at Rusty O'Clock and I am telling you, it feels sooooo good!

Well, I will say goodnight now. See you on Humpday!

[merry]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Jollie I hope I don't have that happen to me my husband has just bought me a bike to go riding with him as he is into it at the moment
wont be picking the bike up for up for a month yet

[mylife]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Hello Junes!

I've been busy getting things sorted for my Mom at her house. As much as I'd love to be here and just be a tourist -- that's not what happens when I come home! It's all good, though. I have been remembering why I don't live here however! The scenery is spectacular, but it's been sunny for one day and banked in clouds the rest of the time. Think Seattle or Vancouver -- just a little farther north!

Lav, we will definitely have to manifest that "secret something" one of these days!
Cassia, you have been so brave to be there so long without your hubby. I hope he can join you soon!
Jolie, my marriage is definitely an ongoing work in progress. I have just had to put it in the hands of my higher power and hope for the best. That's really all I can do for now.
Star, I lost the illusion of "honeymoon" about 10 years into my marriage! I definitely know it's work - but there has to be some reward as well I think at some point - right??? Maybe that's still the delusion I'm carrying! I really don't know - one thing that someone said is if you really want to try something new -- stick out a marriage. You will constantly discover new territory! I have to agree with that.

Hope you all have a wonderful AF evening/morning wherever you are.

[Chillgirl]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning gang
I cant believe how many of you are taking to your bikes! We could have our own MWO cycle club, sadly the continuous rain here means I havent ventured out on my bike now for the 6 weeks ive been here :upset: on a good note I'm spinning at the gym nearly every day and loving it!

Dewdrop - thinking of you today and sending you my prayers :l

Mylife - I loved your quote about trying something new and marriage. Having been married for 15 years and separated for 7 I seem to only remember the good times. Sometimes I wish I'd worked harder to keep it together but at other times I see I could never have grown into who I am if I'd stayed and I much prefer the person I am today.

I was too mentally exhausted to check in last night. I had yet another interview yesterday and of course now I want this job the most. It's with a small local real-estate company in the town where I'm currently living. It would change all my plans about moving towns but I liked the small town attitude. They aren't part of a big corporate like the others I've been to and I would be pretty much left to get on with the job myself. The hours are not as long as some and I would be able to get home at lunchtime which would save me a dog walker. I would also save on travel cost (fuel is so expensive). They promised to call me Thursday to let me know but I think I have a good chance.

I have another busy day and need to get something done to my car so it going to the garage this afternoon. I suddenly need to tie up lots of loose ends as if I get on of these jobs I will be starting almost immediately!

[rustop61]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning everyone

Thinking especially of Dewdrop today, hope all goes well with your surgery and whenever you feel like posting again, let us know how you are getting on. You will be in all our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Star - After 27 years of marriage and 34 years together, I think it is all about acceptance and compromise. Hubby drives me mad at times but deep down I love the bones of him. When I was younger I had certain expectations but I learned that we cannot always change people and we have to just learn to accept them as they are. In some ways its the same with our battle with Al, things are much easier when we finally accept that we cannot drink like normal people.

Chill - I am sure it will all work out for you. There is so much going on at the moment. When is your date?

Doggies are looking for their walk so have to dash. Big hello to everyone and happy hump day.

Rustop

[Stargazerlily]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Happy humpday!!

Dewdrop, sending you prayers and healing, know we are all thinking of you today. So good you are with someone who is so supportive.

Rustop, your comment, "I love the bones of him," really hit home and to me is the true meaning of a close relationship. He is part of you. Period. That is how I feel. We are neither of us perfect, but we are there for each other in the best way we know how. We have raised children together to the best of our ability, made tons of mistakes, but at the end of the day, are everything to each other. You are right to in that it is about acceptance and compromise, and the only persn we can change is ourselves, once we understand that, we have peace. Plus, we like each other, and make time to share activities and I think that is important too, the friend piece.

Lav, you are right, you cannot "make" anyone communicate or be your friend. None of us can change anyone, it is hard enough to change ourselves, right? The question is, how long do you let yourself be treated poorly, before saying, enough, I deserve better? Kindness, consideration, respect, forgiveness, these are all traits that money can't buy but that make a relationship, any relationship, work. It's complicated, just like the movie. Did you see that with Meryl Streep, it is really good.

Chill, hope you get the job you want, it sounds good to me. I had to make a decision very similar, and chose the small company, less stress, but still a drive. I am so happy I did. Wow, sounds like you are having a rainy summer over there, we are too. Everything is green and we have to grab the sunshine when it comes.

Rusty, how nice to have the week off. Enjoy.

Just working today, it is really intense and I am loving it. It is good for me to be productively busy, and AF I am feeling so healthy. Plus, I have limited my food intake in the evenings, and I have to say I feel really good. I know it will not last, but it is amazing how little I need to survive.

Mylife, Cassia, Jolie, and all, have a great AF day.

[Jolie]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning my June friends!

Dew - hope you know we are all thinking of you today and sending you the best warm wishes and biggest hugs we have!

Lav - I'm sure your daughter felt terrible! Something like that would surely keep me from riding again cause I don't like getting hurt. I'm going to take it nice and slow - just riding for the pleasure of it (and a little exercise!)

Merry - my bike is ancient (it was my Dad's). I'm wondering if the gears are working correctly so I'll probably get them checked out. If you are getting a brand new bike, you should be fine - happy riding!

Star and Rustop - totally agree with your views on marriage. Been married 28 years myself and we started dating our Junior year in high school. There are days when I wonder why I don't just bash him over the head but all in all, I love him dearly and I think accepting the fact that while we may grow through the years, we cannot ever totally change someone into what we think or want them to be. So we must accept who they are and if we find that isn't someone we can live with, then it may be time to move on.

Chill - hope you here positively on the real estate job tomorrow - waiting is hard but you are always so darn busy that you probably don't have time to sit around and stress about these jobs!

Mylife - hope the rest of your visit with your mom is sunny!

Rusty - let us know how your first bike ride goes. It's funny how that "little kid" feeling comes back to you - I haven't ridden a bike since I was probably 12 or 13 (I'm 49 now). It really took me back to my childhood and just feeling so carefree!

Papmom - ha ha! do I get a sense that you've been watching the Waltons recently?

Lav - looks like we may be in for some bad weather this evening - take care!

Went to a picnic for the women of my church last night. Had a wonderful time and signed up to volunteer for lots of stuff. I think this may be just the thing I need to fill all my free time with at this point in my life.

Hope everyone makes it a great hump day!

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good morning Junesters!

Such a spectacular lightening show last night! Wow, it was impressive. Both of my dogs were creeped out & hugging either side of my bed, :H

Dewdrop, thinking of you today & everyday!

Waiting for a call from my BIL. Hated to do it but I went & asked him to recommend a plumber to finally, once & for all fix the shower drain situation for me. YB's attempt to fix it left me with a leak. He corrected that problem & I no longer have the leak but still have the original problem. I will no longer ask him to make any repairs around here. He always wanted to & was capable of doing repairs but something has changed in his brain. He's unable to think his way entirely through a problem anymore........something is wrong with him.

On that note I'll get busy with my list of things to do today.
Wishing everyone a great AF Hump Day. Where the heck is Sooty??

Lav

[Chillgirl]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Evening Everyone.....

Dewdrop thinking of you and hope you are resting up peacefully after a sucessful proceedure :l

Guys I HAVE A JOB!!! A real live proper job! I got the local real estate one and I start on Friday! He was obviously scared Id accept one of the others and called this morning asking me to go back in. He also offered 1000 PA more that the competitors.

Now Im full of self doubt that I will be capable but I know this is normal and it would be unusual if I didnt feel this way. I also had a major major AL moment. Well more than a moment actually. Still in that habitual brain of mine was the thought that when we have something to celebrate like a new job or passing an exam or something, I should be popping open a bottle. I briefly felt really down that i was just coming home instead of hitting a bar. Luckily it has now passed and Im very happy to know I will be waking up tomorrow with the 1st thought being my new job and not "OMG I feel like shit!"

Happy humpback guys.....

[Lavande]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good for you Chill - Congrats on the new job
I hope it works out great for you!!

Nothing exciting in my world today.
My BIL found a plumber for me to fix my ongoing shower drain problem. He will be here tomorrow afternoon. So I guess that's good. Of course this will involve cutting the ceiling open since there are no access panels. Guess I'll be looking to repaint the ceiling sometime soon. Lucky me!

Hope everyone has a good night!
Lav

[Rusty]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Good Evening June Bugs,

Chill-Congratulations on the new job!:goodjob: And GREAT job on kicking AL to the curb. You'll be successful, I am sure of this.

Lav-I'm glad you're getting your shower fixed but so sorry about the ceiling having to be torn up. I see not many people have checked in today....Ahem....Lav, did you say something?:H

Dew-thinking of you and hoping you are ok! :l

It's been a great day...got a lot of paperwork done and it was nice to just hang out.

Tomorrow I pick up my new used Explorer. Can't wait. My SUV doesn't have AC anymore, antilock brakes, etc.

Yawn, time for bed.

Have a restful night everyone.

[papmom3]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

CONGRATULATIONS CHILL!! I am sooo happy for you! You will be great! You have experience in this field if I remember correctly???? What will be your job description?? Inquiring minds aka nosy.........
Promise you'll tell us all about your first week/year!! Does this mean you can't walk the Doc's dog anymore?

Dew-Hope all went well today. You were on my mind constantly. :l :l

Lav-glad you're finally getting the shower fixed!! Hope the paint job isn't too involved. Sorry to hear YB is going downhill. So sad.

Jolie-great news about the volunteering opportunity! Let us know all about it!!

Star-so happy to hear the new job is fulfilling and challenging! That is so important and obviously makes such a difference in all aspects of our lives. When we hate our jobs, life is not much fun no matter what.

Mylife- I'm enjoying hearing about your trip home to Alaska. Sounds like you are there in a great frame of mind. Being AF certainly does help in trying times, doesn't it?

Merry-please let us know how your first bike ride goes!!

It is absolutely pouring here! It's been raining since early morning and won't be stopping until at least Sunday if not Monday. Sure glad I did the laundry and hung it out this weekend instead of procrastinating like I usually do. Trying to save as many pennies as possible so only using the dryer when absolutely necessary. Too bad I did procrastinate on mowing the back tundra tho!! It will be 3 feet high before I can get to it I'm sure! Thank god LM is a white dog :H.

I have 2 more days to go until my next paycheck gets deposited. So far so good. I'll make it with the cat and dog food I have left although I've had to decrease portions every other meal. I'm down to PB&J for lunch tomorrow or maybe egg sandwich. Depends on what I have for brekkie. I still have some things in the freezer for dinner and I have salad fixings left. If I did my calcs right, I'll have $30 left in my checking account by Friday. This has been a very enlightening and humbling experience and probably won't get better anytime soon. I'm very excited to go food shopping for me and the kids on Sat but will have the trip planned to the penny. HR has made the changes to my withholdng so if I did it right I'll have $100 more in my paycheck per month starting in July. Also, I won't have to pay for my health insurance (its now 25% of the premium-things have changed dramatically from when I first started as a state employee in the mid 80's!!) for 3 months as part of the new enrollment period promotion. My new credit card account is activated with 0% interest for the next 12 months and then it will only be 11.9% instead of 23% so that will help. I should be able to pay it off in only a year or two instead of 10. The rain this weekend will give me a chance to get some things up on Ebay and Amazon (I know I've been saying that for 3 weeks now!!). I'm not seeing any light at the end of the tunnel yet but I am starting to accept my financial situation for what it is and I'm being ruthless in trying to figure out how to improve things. As always I know a PT job is the real answer but I just haven't been able to find one that matches the hours I'm available. Yet.
I still get very depressed every once and a while but it isn't for prolonged periods of time so I'm not too worried.
I thank my higher power every nite for you guys as I know I can write all these things down and not be afraid of what you all think. :l :h

[Cassia]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Hey all -

Dew - my thoughts and prayers are with you. You will get through this! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Chill - congrats! Troon is quite posh as well! Is the jib with countrywide? So that's you got a job within six weeks and you have really only been looking properly for a month! That is an awesome achievement. Well done.

Rusty - glad you got a new used car. Mine has been a bit creaky so i am going to need to take it back to get it looked at.

Hello to Rustop, Lav, Jolie, and Star! Glad you ladies are doing well!

X

[papmom3]

Joyful June - Week 3/4

Xpost Cass and Rusty!! Enjoy the new wheels Rusty and Cass, good luck with your. Hope it isn't too serious!!