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    Lav I am sorry you are losing the closeness of your daughter and her family and I hope they won?t be too far away. I understand your reticence of the looming christenings but maybe you can think of it another way, you won?t be alone at all because you will have all your family and their families there so you will be surrounded by people who love you. Would you truly be happier with YB on your arm?? Curves will be just the tonic you need P3 you are so full of energy and motivation, honestly you seem to have so much enthusiasm for life and always looking for new ways to do things, I really applaud your zest for life. The paleo diet wouldn?t be for me (I stopped eating red meats years ago, only buy organic chicken and often use soya/quorn instead) but I will be keeping my fingers crossed it works for you.

    Rustop you must be so proud of both your daughters but especially with the amazing exam results and a wonderful University opportunity, it won?t be long until you will start to get your life back. It?s such a short period of time in the whole scheme of things and you are giving them such a fantastic example of great parenting. I did Politics/International Studies/Social Policy at uni and loved it, then went on to do a Masters in Social Work ? a long time ago of course!! Chill it?s always difficult starting out on a new relationship because of the changes it undoubtedly brings to your life and let?s face it you have been through enough changes before you met him. I guess you need to do whatever is right for you but the fact that you are in love must make it much, much easier to work it out. By the way I used to go to a spinning class and I must confess there is absolutely no way I would ever have thought that was better than sex Star
    I must read that book and it?s on my list, you sound in a great place and you are indeed the philosopher of the thread, you are able to start such interesting discussions and you have made me think about the amount of time people listen but don?t hear what is being said. I have been seeing a counsellor recently and I really value the time together, I sometimes feel it?s a bit indulgent but I am so appreciating the one to one with someone who has no previous knowledge and/or assumptions and just relates to the me that is present.

    SD
    I so feel for you and you know that you can come here and just vent away as much as you want, none of us have a positive life all the time there are always ups and downs, I too often don?t post as much when I am going through a tough time but it?s often the very best time to reach out and get a virtual hug. You are right that it?s much better to be dealing with all this AF. My gut feeling is that you really need to find another job if it brings this amount of pressure and despair. Life is far too short to spend it in such an unhappy place.

    I spent yesterday in my garden and managed to get a load of work done that really has been piling up, I just took my time and pottered about all day which was very enjoyable as the weather was lovely, I then had a long soak in a hot bath with an aromatherapy mix of lavender, geranium & rosemary oils with loads of candles around the bath ? I felt like I was in a movie set. I wrapped myself in a huge bathtowel and lay on my bed and fell fast asleep from 8pm till midnight, I couldn?t believe it and thought I?d be awake all night. However no, I made a pot of tea, let the cat out and then went back to bed with a book and fell asleep until 7am when I woke up feeling great - back to work today but that?s okay.

    Hi to Rusty, Cyn, Sped and anyone else I?ve missed ? where are Jolie, Cassia etal

    Dewdrop :h
    Enjoy today - there will be no other one quite like it....

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    AF August Angels - Week 4

    Happy Monday Morning...I copied this from week three,so this post is in two places.

    Lav, my heart goes out to you regarding your daughter's upcoming move. My daughter visited this weekend, lives about five hours away, and we are just not part of her everyday life. When she left after a 24 hour visit, I felt sick inside. Then I talked to my Dad, who had a visit from my sibling, and he said he also felt sad when his child left. So, it is just something we have to deal with. I worked on changing my attitude to, "I am so grateful that she is happy and loves her job and and life, is healthy and loves us so much." I mean, when we do get together, it is very loving and fun. I would just love to live closer to be involved in the daily stuff. It is hard for her too! Lav, how healthy to join Curves, taking care of your self physically. It is hard getting older, I too worry about how my body is aging, money, wanting to be busy and wishing I could work just part-time. But I guess there is a choice to look at the blessings in our lives instead, and that will determine our mood and attitude daily.

    Pap, your comment that you are lonely, fat and 55 really was hard to read. You are so vital and busy, and have such a good outlook on life. It is hard to keep the weight off and your clear plans to get in better shape are just wonderful. I always feel it is better to be in no relationship than in a bad one. However, you will probably tell me to shut-up as I do not know what it is like to be alone and that is true. I guess I just donot see you the way you see yourself. We are all works in progress and have things to change so try not to be so hard on yourself.

    Chill, I understand the need to have balance and not go out so often or with so many people. I entertained eight on Saturday and was exhausted afterwards. I find visiting and entertaining fun but energy draining, and it sounds like you do too. My husband prefers to just chill (haha) most of the time, and does not like a big social life either, so we are well matched. However, sometimes I want more friends and activities. Maybe the key is just acceptance of who we are and where we are at. I know you have said you really like Ken, yet struggle with all his socializing. Relationships are a constant balancing act, compromising and negotiating. Do you find this to be true? I am questioning many things in my life as I get older and try to find balance and peace.

    Rustop, nice to hear you have time for yourself in your busy days. Good your daughter won't be inanother country.

    Dewdrop, hello and hope you are in a good place today. I read your post after posting this the first time and was so glad to hear you gave yourself such TLC. It is good to go to work, I keep telling myself this, and I do mean it. Thanks for starting the week 4.

    SD, I did not address your post in my first one so will do so now. A friend of mine who is a teacher just started her new year and said it is horrible, she is given so much more administrative work and she is forced to pressure little kids, she was just so upset. The schools are expected to be everything to each child, nutritionists, counselors, doctors, etc., where the heck are the parents? Sorry, I just get mad when I hear the pressure put on school personnel. I think it is healthy for you to look for another job, just take your time and know you will not have to be in this position forever.
    To all, have a great AF Monday, sending you positive energy.
    Formerly known as redhibiscus

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      #3
      AF August Angels - Week 4

      week 4!- oh my Angels its already time to get ready to shed our wings and head for September! Name suggestions please

      Im so sorry some of us are having such difficult times, Lav I wish I could give you the BIGGEST CHill hug I've got. Your daughter moving and the forthcoming Christenings anxiety. :l The worries over the baptisms are an example of where when we believe our negative thoughts they reek havoc. You will be surrounded by friends and family and in reality when we attend these events with a partner we rarely have them by our sides but I know facing these demons are tough. Anxiety grows when we fed it, start to starve the beast by replacing the thoughts with good ones. Im glad you are getting out to Curves and doing something for you.

      SD - You are one hell of a gal! You have gone through this sheer hell and managed to stay sober, now thats worth a mighty pat on the back. Please stay close to us for support.

      Papmom - I agree with Star that your harsh words to yourself saddened me. You are such a special lady with the biggest heart of gold and I really hope you dont believe these things about yourself. We are all guilty of neglecting our "self love" the very thing we would tell our best friends to do yet we dont do it to ourselves. Didnt you feel great to hear David Ji end yesterdays meditation with "do you know how beautiful you are".

      Thank you for your wise words, you gave me food for thought about my anxiety in socializing. I dont believe its about their perceptions of me but I realize its been going on for a very long time, even before I quit the booze and there is obviously some inner reason for feeling as i do.

      Rustop - :yay: to UCD for your daughter!

      Dewdrop - Lovely to hear you are taking care of yourself, your pampering sounded wonderful and so did your long sleep. I hope work was ok.

      Star - I too question everything about my life! Sometimes I long for that simple uncomplicated girl of my youth who went with the flow, bending and adapting to any circumstance. I seem to have become so rigid & set in my ways, or maybe its just knowing my own mind better now. Whatever it is, having spent nearly 4 years alone, I've finding it challenging to fit into a relationship. Ken is one in a million and if I cant make it work with him I cant make it work with anyone. He's so loving and easy going and adores me. But part of me is holding back and I guess loosing my husband's trust has affected me more than I realized. However I could easily "opt out", become totally solitary and be quite happy. For me if I go down that route it would be a decision like giving up AL that I would go for 100% so I therefore want to be sure. I truly hope I find that balance, I want to work this through but sometimes I feel so odd, so not like everyone else.

      I've had a night of chores, cleaning and ironing in the hope tomorrow can be a "Chill" night. I havent missed a day of meditation and im really enjoying it although I too would prefer David Ji every day. Night Angels :lilangel:
      "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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        #4
        AF August Angels - Week 4

        Well, I'm signed up & will begin my day at Curves tomorrow
        If nothing else at least I know it will make me feel better & finally have an opportunity for some socialization. It's hard to explain how thoroughly isolated I am here......

        I'm still unsettled about Lily's christening. The only family that will be there is my daughter, my son & his wife & the YB! The rest of the people attending are my son-in-law's parents, siblings & their hundreds of kids. They are a huge group (large Italian family) & tend to suffocate the rest of us
        Nothing I can do about it so I'll shut up!

        papmom, hope you listened to last night's meditation. Hearing DavidJi say 'Do you know how beautiful you are?' brought tears to my eyes - really.

        chill - I have to say that I feel odd too!
        I was forced into this oddness & find that I suddenly have nothing in common with the people I have known all my life!!! All of my girl friends are married - I don't have any single friends. They are not interested in meeting me for dinner - it would be nice to get out for dinner once in a while. I can't invite them here for dinner because their husbands feel weird without YB being here. It's a total F***ing conumdrum :H

        Star, my daughter has been a good support for me so I will miss her terribly.
        I just don't need any more isolation, if you know what I mean. All of the blessings in my life seem to be disappearing one at a time.

        On the bright side......
        Today was actually a beautiful day - sunny, 80 degrees, nice breeze & no humidity. Turned the AC off, opened the windows & doors - nice
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #5
          AF August Angels - Week 4

          Yes, the ending of last nite's meditation did sort of take my breath away. I know I'm too hard on my self sometimes and I promise to lighten up.

          Chill-I know you will find the balance you are searching for. Sometimes it seems so much easier to go all in or all out but we do ourselves a disservice. Balance is where it's at Baby!!

          Lav-I think you are going to LOVE Curves. The machines are really easy and fun to use and the dancing inbetween is awesome! I think if you go at the same time each week you'll definitely meet some new women who might just have more in common with you then you expect! Just getting out will be great tonic for you and hopefully give you new perspective on everything. New blessing will be on their way to you in no time!!

          Star-I love your posts! Our resident Philosopher!!

          Dew-you are sounding very centered and strong. You are so lucky to have a nice bath to relax in. And falling asleep without any aids-heaven!! Glad you got some gardening in-that is always the most theraputic for me.

          Well, I made the call for Job #2a at 9:30 this morning. She actually answered the phone too! However, she had a student in her office and couldn't talk. Promised to call me back in 2 min. I'm still waiting!! I emailed her after lunch and put it on the line. Asked her to give me an answer by Wednesday. It's in the Universe's hands now. I've done all I can and more. This week I should also find out if I made the cut for the 2nd round of interviews for Job #3. Sigh. More waiting.

          On the plus side I did get quite a bit of work done today and might, just might be ready for Orientation next Thursday. Or is it Wed? This week is also the week I have to finish the throw for my nephew's birthday. I'm sacrificing a haircut so I'll have more time to tie it off and also money to buy the backing material.

          I'm going to head off to bed now angels. See you in the morn!!
          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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            #6
            AF August Angels - Week 4

            SD-So sorry! Your post was on Week 3 and I missed it! Yes, you can vent away here!! I've learned that toxic environments are not worth staying in so I do hope you continue with the job hunt. You deserve better!! :l
            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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              #7
              AF August Angels - Week 4

              Hi all!!

              I apologize first off for having to make this very short...the start of the school year is always very full of events, open houses and beginning of sporting activities...ie...lots of running...so much that when I came home from football practice (with every intention of mowing my yard while our dinner was cooking on the grill) my neighbor (you all remember my VERY anal retentive neighbor...who's 190 years old)....was MOWING my lawn!!!!!!! Apparently he couldn't take it any longer and just did it himself!! I'm NOT kidding...it wasn't any longer than what my parents let theirs grow...PLUS I had mowed the front 2 days ago so the front looked good!!! UGH!!:H Whatever...the guy has issues!

              Chill-you said something that I think I'm going to print a HUGE poster of, laminate and hang in my office...I LOVE IT!!!! "Anxiety grows when we fed it, start to starve the beast by replacing the thoughts with good ones." Or perhaps have it tatooed on my forehead...whichever! And Chill??? Where do I sign up for a SPIN class???? HA!!!

              Rustop--Congrats to you and your daughter!!! What an awesome accomplishment!!!!

              Pap--I know how you feel about being alone...I know I was once married...but I often evaluate myself in the terms like you described as well....and I KNOW (as I know you do too)...there is way more to both of us then that...it just gets frustrating sometimes....we know that special person is out there somewhere....maybe they are just lost and too stubborn to ask for directions!!! LOL!!:l

              Lav--I hope you like Curves! I've heard great things about it!! When I lived in my previous town with my Ex...after I had my son I went to Weight Watchers...that wasn't too bad...never really lost all that much weight I don't think though. I've actually lost in the last year around 25 pounds....not healthy though I'm pretty sure...stress/depression related...I'm guessing.......not drinking has helped too!! I bet you'll meet a bunch of new people...it'll be fun!!

              Star & Dew--Yea, schools sure have changed a lot...and whats expected of us as teachers or counselors or whomever goes WAY beyond teaching ABC's and 123's!!! I can't even begin to describe the things I've done totally unrelated to education just to help a child or keep a child in school. That's what sucks soooooo bad about my job......I LOVE it SOOOO much....I can't imagine doing anything else....I love helping children and their families....it's honestly the adults I work with that make it so hard and miserable!! So sad!! I'm hoping since the kids come back tomorrow things start to improve....like my attitude!! I'm tryin' ladies!!!

              Rusty--My son's first football game is tomorrow...I think THIS could be his sport...no more baseball. He LOVE LOVE LOVES it!!!! And honestly he's pretty good...he loves to tackle guys...and he's a tough little sh*t with a ton of energy so he's all over that field!!! Green Bay here we come!!!!!!

              Alright....once again I'm long winded!!! I better get some rest....could be a long day tomorrow!!! Have a great Tuesday everyone!!! (Sorry if I missed anyone....)
              SD
              "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

              6/18/11--7/3/12
              7/29/12

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                #8
                AF August Angels - Week 4

                Good morning everyone

                Just a quick check in from me as I have a long list of chores to do
                before my daughter goes back to school on Thursday.

                Cannot believe we are thinking of September names already.
                How about September Safari, Sept Salsa, September Sanctuary (that's
                how I view MWO at times). I will keep thinking. In the meantime
                hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

                Rustop

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                  #9
                  AF August Angels - Week 4

                  Good morning all!

                  Crisp & cool temps in the 60's this morning, very nice for a change!

                  SD, please send your OCD neighbor to my house when he finishes at yours......
                  The YB has managed to cut grass but has done no trimming since he hurt his back this summer - things are starting to look like hell :H

                  Rustop, you choose a name for September ~ I trust you
                  Hope you gets lots crossed off your list today!

                  papmom, I'm heading to Curves early this morning, I'll let you know how it worls out

                  Hello to Chill, Star, Dewdrop & everyone. Hoping for a terrific AF Tuesday for all of us!!!

                  Lav
                  AF since 03/26/09
                  NF since 05/19/09
                  Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                    #10
                    AF August Angels - Week 4

                    a quick lunchtime hello from me :hiya:

                    Rustop I really like "September Sanctuary" this is truly mine too.

                    SD - I cant believe your neighbor just mowed your lawn without telling you!?

                    Lav - I actually quite like being odd but I can totally see that you feel in limbo, neither belonging one place or another and thats not good. I wish we didnt have all those miles between us, we could hang out and be "odd" together.

                    Papmom - "balance is where its at Baby!" love it! I think that would make a great jingle.

                    Im full of joy for no reason today, its been a while since I felt like that and its reminded me that I used to be in that state semi-permanantly. Its all about how I allow myself to think & its up to me to change it if I want to feel like this more often.
                    "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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                      #11
                      AF August Angels - Week 4

                      Chill,
                      I had my first real visit to Curves this morning & oddly felt very happy before & after! I'm not complaing since I was in such a dark mode over the weekend!!!!

                      You know what? I have had people, acquaintances, co-workers, etc over the years tell me 'You are really different
                      !
                      I never knew if it was supposed to be a compliment or just their nice way of saying I was weird
                      At this point in my life I really don't give a flying S**T what people think of me, honestly :H :H

                      Glad you are having a good day too
                      September Sanctuary has a nice ring to it I think!
                      AF since 03/26/09
                      NF since 05/19/09
                      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                        #12
                        AF August Angels - Week 4

                        Evening Angels,

                        A quick check in from me ladies, I've had a busy day at work and need to get a bit of gardening done tonight before it gets dark.

                        I never fail to appreciate the support and great advice on this thread whenever anyone has a problem or two, and it's sometimes just enough to have the space to vent and get things off your chest. There's so much I could say but time is short so when I get a few extra moments I will but sending lots of :l:l:l to everyone and know that I am thinking of you all.

                        By the way I love September Sanctuary.

                        Dewdrop :h
                        Enjoy today - there will be no other one quite like it....

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                          #13
                          AF August Angels - Week 4

                          Hey all,

                          Just a quick check in from a shaken and scared Cass. I hope you are all ok on the East Coast. I can't wait until my husband gets here - his visa was approved last Friday and he arrives in NYC on 3rd Sept. I miss him - I am no good on my own.

                          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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                            #14
                            AF August Angels - Week 4

                            Hey Cass-glad you're OK!! I was told about the quake at lunch from a co-worker who is originally from Baltimore. It hadn't hit the news yet-just Facebook so I thought it was a joke! Now it's all over the news. It was felt as far north as Ipswitch MA which is near the NH border (but not quite). I have a friend in Chicopee, MA who felt it (that is just south of Springfield) and reports are coming in from the Cape. I didn't feel it where I was. Hope my boyz are OK and didn't feel it. They might freak out!!
                            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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                              #15
                              AF August Angels - Week 4

                              YEP!
                              The earthquake rocked my world here in southeast PA!
                              The last time we had anything that big around here was in 1972/73. I was still in college & remember it waking me.

                              Cassia, it doesn't happen often here on the east coast so don't worry! Now you can tell your husband all about the cool earthquake that happened he just before he arrived
                              Glad you checked in, we've missed you!

                              Hi Dewdrop, good to hear you are up & running

                              papmom, Girl Dog slept thru the whole thing; Max looked a little stunned but not really bothered.

                              I was in my shop when it happened but it took a few seconds of hearing rumbling (was it a military plane going over?), then watching a large table jumping up & down & bounce off the wall until I realized what was actually going on - and then it was over.

                              Hope everyone is staying anchored
                              AF since 03/26/09
                              NF since 05/19/09
                              Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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