not for nothing but this place has been all bad news and bitching lately so I thought let's turn this stuff around. 

Post something positive here... Something good that happened to you, something nice you wanna say about someone or just plain happy thoughts! 



At 1500hrs I start my vacation!!!!
I have amazing friends both online and in the  real world!
And I love my dog!  :)

There are so many wonderful people in my life but I want to say a word about my amazing sisters. Two of them have put their lives on hold for our father and now they are doing it for our mother. I am in total awe of them and if I can be just a little bit like them, I would consider myself lucky.


Cat

Hey ... I once started the same thread. Then, I got depressed and stopped posting in it!  ;)

Okay ... something positive.  I finally got a permanent position after being made redundant in April 2011.  :)  This is good news for my whole family as job stability is something we don't have to worry about for now.

I'm just loving life! And I adore everyone in it. My parents are my angels on earth, and I love my family because they are simple and fun and have always been there for me, just the way a family should be!


I snipped off my long locks recently to a shoulder length style and I'm super happy about it! After having long hair for so long it's a nice change so, I'm loving my hair too! hehe.

Being a child of Friday the 13th I am absolutely postive nothing good will happen to me. 





Other than family and a happy home, I am closing in on retirement eligibility, my FU date is in 5 years. That
and I may even take a vacation this year, I haven't had one in over 10 years I think it's about time.

This October I'll be celebrating 2 years with Ozone Park. :)

Hey ... I once started the same thread. Then, I got depressed and stopped posting in it!  ;)

Okay ... something positive.  I finally got a permanent position after being made redundant in April 2011.  :)  This is good news for my whole family as job stability is something we don't have to worry about for now.



that's fantastic Peter!!! karma for that!
O0

Being a child of Friday the 13th I am absolutely postive nothing good will happen to me. 





Other than family and a happy home, I am closing in on retirement eligibility, my FU date is in 5 years. That
and I may even take a vacation this year, I haven't had on in over 10 years I think it's about time.


;D


Nice!  Hope you get to go somewhere fun for your vaca!

This October I'll be celebrating 2 years with Ozone Park. :)


congrats

I am finally getting to see the "Glee" movie.  In fact, watching it now.  I wanted to see it since it was out in the theaters, but I knew hubby would not enjoy it.  So, I am watching it now since he is helping his friend move his business tonight.

I am finally getting to see the "Glee" movie.  In fact, watching it now.  I wanted to see it since it was out in the theaters, but I knew hubby would not enjoy it.  So, I am watching it now since he is helping his friend move his business tonight.


I enjoyed it but I was glad I didn't see it in the theater

I am finally getting to see the "Glee" movie.  In fact, watching it now.  I wanted to see it since it was out in the theaters, but I knew hubby would not enjoy it.  So, I am watching it now since he is helping his friend move his business tonight.


I enjoyed it but I was glad I didn't see it in the theater


It's a positive thing that I wil never, ever, ever, ever, ever see the Glee movie!!  ;)

My best friend Randy whom I've known for almost 20 years will get married July 2013.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/545946_10151176167835490_360245383_n.jpg

Don't worry this is only a fake picture from his Facebook photos.  ;D

I love when he looks at me<3

not for nothing but this place has been all bad news and bitching lately so I thought let's turn this stuff around. 

Post something positive here... Something good that happened to you, something nice you wanna say about someone or just plain happy thoughts!


Dear Princess Celestia,

This thread changed my life. I defy anyone to feel bad while singing along to this, especially in the context of the episode in which it's embedded.  (Seriously, if you have five minutes, just let it keep rolling after the song.)

Your faithful student,
Cranky Foobar Donkey.

My dear sister came to visit us from Boston. I hardly ever get to see her so I was really happy that she came for a nice visit! I spent some time with her, and we had a little breakfast together. It was nice:D

I had a great time pretending to be an artist last night at wine & canvas.

I am glad to be home after a hectic day at work.

Such a sweet, sweet song...*sigh*

reminder to myself to dig in my garden more often, it's something I can do so it makes me happy

I had a great day yesterday at my hubby's friends house.  Lots of good food, lots of fun board games and a bonus fire in the fire-pit that night.  I love fires and I've wanted one all summer. 

I stood on the steps of Sunnydale high!!!!!!

I'm really glad to be home out of the sunlight and in the air conditioning.  :)

Rainy days are beautiful too:D

so glad to be home after a rainy day at work.

Just kept smiling to myself, something I have been doing a lot lately...

feels good to come home to peace and quiet.

Spending a nice time with my parents:D

I got something important almost done today!!  Something I've been procrastinating about for months!! pheeew!!  ;D

I went to a food store today and because of a screw up, I was given an apple pie.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XdGqu9qZmXQ/S9tQ_ZKwLVI/AAAAAAAAAD0/i_55sc7kHEg/s1600/snow-white-pie-small3.jpg

It wasn't served by her, but I'm still happy.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/swwitch.gif

I had a positively lovely conversation with Jordana Spiro (The Mob Doctor)

it feels nice and cool outside.

it feels nice and cool outside.


Here, too.  I love the fall.

My son James voluntarily helped make dinner this evening

My son James voluntarily helped make dinner this evening



WTG James!  I have said this before, I will say it again, you have great kids-both of them.



Cat

That's awesome, Karen.  Is it something that he's interested in?  Cooking?  Or was it to celebrate his parents anniversary?  What did you have?  (No, I'm NOT trying to avoid housework at all by asking you all these questions, why do you ask?)  ;D

I agree with Cat, you have great kids.  :-*

James did say a little while ago that he wanted to learn a little more about cooking.  Tonight we were just having pasta and meatballs with a small side salad.  I got him to prepare the salad.

In theory the kids are supposed to cook one meal over the weekend (their suggestion).  In practice they help one or other of us cook part of the meal and then wander off to watch tv!

just feeling pretty good now.

did you feel the ground shake right now?

That

BOOM!!!

you felt was from the Karma Bomb I just dropped on the joint!!!

you're welcome! :D



sorry Cat...the theme I currently use doesn't allow me to post in 99 pt font...  :-\\ 

I got my new Tears For Fears CDs just last week.  :) The two Roland Orzabal  solo CDs and Seeds of Love which was Roland's last effort with Curt.

did you feel the ground shake right now?

That

BOOM!!!

you felt was from the Karma Bomb I just dropped on the joint!!!

you're welcome! :D



sorry Cat...the theme I currently use doesn't allow me to post in 99 pt font...  :-\\



You mean like THIS?



BOOM!!!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Feeling so blessed, I wouldn't change anything right now<3<3

glad to be home after work.

Dear world: Izzat all you got? I'll take your best shot.


You mean like THIS?
BOOM!!!!!


LOUDER!

HHSmXUeFtE8

/was POD's BOOM too loud?

Had a pleasantly wonderful day...two words: something lunar. I love it!

just a very nice sunny and breezy day.

Headed to work soon.  I have decided that I like working Saturdays because there are no deadlines.  Nothing is due til Monday so today is just to help get ahead. 

just enjoying being home after a long day at work.

Had a super fun time with the family today :)

Super proud of my self. And love that four friends came at two different times to support & walk with me.

Super proud of my self. And love that four friends came at two different times to support & walk with me.



You SHOULD be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you!



Cat

You SHOULD be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you!



Cat





Thank you my friend!

Super proud of my self. And love that four friends came at two different times to support & walk with me.


you're doing something for a good cause.

you're doing something for a good cause.



Yep.....two good causes.  Saving boobs. And getting healthy.  ;)

Super proud of my self. And love that four friends came at two different times to support & walk with me.
Well done on all you did.

How far did you have to walk?

Well done on all you did.

How far did you have to walk?



When all is said and done I walked 30 miles (out of 39)


But if you include the time I walked around the closing ceremonies, back to my car, at the store after and then from where I park to the house probably closer to 32 - 32.5. 

When all is said and done I walked 30 miles (out of 39)


But if you include the time I walked around the closing ceremonies, back to my car, at the store after and then from where I park to the house probably closer to 32 - 32.5. 
30 miles is a great distance to walk. back in my younger days I once walked a 20 mile sponsored walk and that took all day, and I did feel the better for it, plus the money gained through the sponsorship, but the thing I enjoyed the most was the conversation we all had while walking. By the way, no celebs for me that day.

30 miles is a great distance to walk. back in my younger days I once walked a 20 mile sponsored walk and that took all day, and I did feel the better for it, plus the money gained through the sponsorship, but the thing I enjoyed the most was the conversation we all had while walking. By the way, no celebs for me that day.


:)


I met the nicest people along the way. And many of them (who realized I was reall struggling on Sunday were there to hi five and hug me at the finish line.

This morning and early afternoon, I painted one of our washrooms (taupe colour to match the bedrooms) and put up curtain rails in our main bedroom and drapes too. So far they haven't fell yet  :D 

This morning and early afternoon, I painted one of our washrooms (taupe colour to match the bedrooms) and put up curtain rails in our main bedroom and drapes too. So far they haven't fell yet  :D


that is a good thing! O0

:)


I met the nicest people along the way. And many of them (who realized I was reall struggling on Sunday were there to hi five and hug me at the finish line.



That is it, you are all doing the same thing, achieving something together.

Champ and I need to go swimming together:D

In the midst of a bad work week something awesome happened.


I managed to impress the coroner by confirming the identity of the body that washed up on the beach before he could.

This is significant because it showed I thought outside the box and used resources he never thought of. I made calls without prompting to try and get info from the subject's hometown police dept.

I also made our dept look good because we are typically thought of as just "university" police ie less than the other agencies in town....they think we are slightly better than armed security guards when the truth is our officers have received the exact same rigorous training and are held to the same standards...and in some cases - because we have more money and our chief is an advocate of training our officers are better trained because they are sent to more classes throughout their career...

anyway- despite all I mentioned above - sometimes my guys are looked down upon but on Friday I got them to be seen positively...and the coroner's response impressed my captain because he generally takes for granted all the extra hoops I jump thru to make calls go smoother for an officer....seeing someone else appreciate it reminded him of how rare it is....and how good I am at what I do!  8) 

Hubby called to check in with me right before an important meeting he is attending today.  Just wanted to see how I was doing.

In other positive news, I am working through an enormous mountain of dirty laundry.  It was getting bad, almost had to start wearing the formal dress clothes since everything else needed washed.  Finally finding the energy to do something... anything.

I hope they will find you are religiously rolling as a clock, though, it was a grandfather clock.
Animo Patty, and take it easy with the laundry, Rome wasn't cleaned in day ;)

I have great friends-and you know who you are.



Cat

We love you!

We love you!



I know.  ;D ;D ;D


I love you guys, right back!



Cat

I kept my job for 10 months. Thank the Lord!  8) ;D

I kept my job for 10 months. Thank the Lord!  8) ;D


CONGRATS!!!

CONGRATS!!!


Yeah, hopefully I'll last at least a year there!

Yeah, hopefully I'll last at least a year there!


After 10 months-two more months should be a cake walk.....sorry didn't mean to mention cake!  ;)

This has definitely been my week! Soo happy right now *

This has definitely been my week! Soo happy right now *


I'm happy for you!

I'm happy for you!


There are a few bumps on the road here and there, but I am staying positive :)

There are a few bumps on the road here and there, but I am staying positive :)


Good plan! O0

There are a few bumps on the road here and there, but I am staying positive :)


good for you, keep positive.  :)

Very glad with myself today!

it was +11C degrees here today  (52F) on January 12th, A new record high for this date.

it was +11C degrees here today  (52F) on January 12th, A new record high for this date.


and tomorrow in NY it will be close to 60.

Today, I did something I thought I would never do...it was a good thing and I am glad that I did!

Today, I did something I thought I would never do...it was a good thing and I am glad that I did!


What'd you do?

What'd you do?


Spent some "me" time :)

Spent some "me" time :)


that's what I'm doing on my 4 days off.  :)

Inspirational quote of the day:

http://pinaquote.com/bookmarklet/quotes/pro/04-30-12/if-you-cant-fly-then-run-if-you-cant-run-7.png

Inspirational quote of the day:

http://pinaquote.com/bookmarklet/quotes/pro/04-30-12/if-you-cant-fly-then-run-if-you-cant-run-7.png


very inspirational.

I'm happy I got my assignment over an done with!

I'm happy I got my assignment over an done with!


congratulations.

congratulations.


Aww thanks Howard! But there will be many more assignments...

Peaceful and calm :)

Me and my nephew are talking normally again, like we did years ago. I think I posted a few weeks or months ago that for 3 months we have been talking normally. But now we are back to normal fully. I think he's forgiven me for my exploding my temper due my depression/anxiety. And I've forgiven him for his adolescent stubbornness.It's also partly because of his personality. He's not the type of person that feels comfortable showing emotion or having someone show too much emotion. Everyone is different. But I also think it was partly because he was (and still is) an adolescent himself. I remember my hardheadedness when I was 15,16,17,etc, etc.

Aww thanks Howard! But there will be many more assignments...


How many more?

Me and my nephew are talking normally again, like we did years ago. I think I posted a few weeks or months ago that for 3 months we have been talking normally. But now we are back to normal fully. I think he's forgiven me for my exploding my temper due my depression/anxiety. And I've forgiven him for his adolescent stubbornness.It's also partly because of his personality. He's not the type of person that feels comfortable showing emotion or having someone show too much emotion. Everyone is different. But I also think it was partly because he was (and still is) an adolescent himself. I remember my hardheadedness when I was 15,16,17,etc, etc.


that's wonderful.  :)

that's wonderful.  :)


Thanks Howard. And karma for the comment!

Thanks Howard. And karma for the comment!


Thank You.

How many more?


Every week for the next five years. But I also have my days when I don't have to do any, such as today and tomorrow.

Every week for the next five years. But I also have my days when I don't have to do any, such as today and tomorrow.


5 years? Good Lord!  :o

By Friday night, I'll have been in my new apartment for one week!  :)

By Friday night, I'll have been in my new apartment for one week!  :)


congratulations on one week.  ;)

By Friday night, I'll have been in my new apartment for one week!  :)


Nice! That's wonderful :)

By Friday night, I'll have been in my new apartment for one week!  :)


Go you!

I love him...I love him, I love him, I love him!! He's my light, he's my sight....

I love him...I love him, I love him, I love him!! He's my light, he's my sight....


new boyfriend?

new boyfriend?


I think she's talikng about God.

reviving this thread to boast about my friend Avery.  She's such a good kid and a talented photographer. and she just had an article written about her & I wanted to share it...


http://www.journalnow.com/relishnow/the_arts/visual_arts/article_aabe9f0e-c87d-11e2-a97d-0019bb30f31a.html

This is cool news, I hope she will a great career  :)

This is cool news, I hope she will a great career  :)


I'm sure she will. She has had one of her photos used for a book cover.  and she has won several awards for her craft. 

reviving this thread to boast about my friend Avery.  She's such a good kid and a talented photographer. and she just had an article written about her & I wanted to share it...


http://www.journalnow.com/relishnow/the_arts/visual_arts/article_aabe9f0e-c87d-11e2-a97d-0019bb30f31a.html


this is good news. :)

I seem to be getting my sanity back (I'm like 90% there). I'll have it fully back by May of next year.  ::)

I saw someone who I haven't seen in 22 years since High School and he works at my Pathmark packing out Kelloggs products. :)

I saw someone who I haven't seen in 22 years since High School and he works at my Pathmark packing out Kelloggs products. :)


Awesome

Tomorrow I send Sarah off to camp until Friday!  Woohoo!  A week to myself!  Of course payday isn't until Thursday so nothing will really change in my life, just one less person in the house. ;D

One more run and I'm done.  8)

One more run and I'm done.  8)


As a trucker?

Tomorrow I send Sarah off to camp until Friday!  Woohoo!  A week to myself!  Of course payday isn't until Thursday so nothing will really change in my life, just one less person in the house. ;D


Enjoy your dag time!! O0


One more run and I'm done.  8)


Congrats. Sorry we didn't get to meet up.

One more run and I'm done.  8)


good for you.  :)

Me: "I don't know why those people decided they should ignore me and judge me without even knowing who I am."

Him: "Why do you listen to to all that stupidity from ignorant people? If they want to ignore you then GOOD. You have so many people in life that care."



Been feeling, happy, thankful, and blessed. Life is good...it really is!

Been feeling, happy, thankful, and blessed. Life is good...it really is!

It sure is, I pray that every day is a good day.  :)

Even though it is weird to me, I am happy I raised my daughter to almost 16 and she is still a good kid.  She has her moments, like all kids, but they are few and far between.  When the worst complaint I have is she forgets her chores, I think she is a good kid.  Very proud of her.

AAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!

AAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!


Either that was a cry of exasperation or you just took a tremendous dump.

Either that was a cry of exasperation or you just took a tremendous dump.


Exasperation, exasperation.... let me get a dictionary.  :-[

Either that was a cry of exasperation or you just took a tremendous dump.


Dude. Sometimes a tremendous dump feels really good. 

Dude. Sometimes a tremendous dump feels really good.


Especially when I'm hungover. After I'm finished I feel like a million bucks.  :D

This belongs right here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYo2LrnCOAM

Even though it is weird to me, I am happy I raised my daughter to almost 16 and she is still a good kid.  She has her moments, like all kids, but they are few and far between.  When the worst complaint I have is she forgets her chores, I think she is a good kid.  Very proud of her.


Knowing what I know from you (by reading your posts), you are a wise and intelligent and down to earth lady. I'm sure your daughter has picked up many good things from you, which has helped her become the good kid she is.

I'm thankful that we had a quiet Christmas, just the two of us (wife and I) , so peaceful and reflective. I'm glad we can talk for hours and hours everyday for almost 25 years and never be bored with each other, really.

Dude. Sometimes a tremendous dump feels really good.
since I can't "go" in other places...  It is always a huge sigh of relief when I get home from a vacation!!!

I am thankful for all the friends I have in my life!  Blood may prove DNA but it does not make a family!!!  Love makes a family!  My friends have given me bushels of love this Holiday season!  I am blessed!!!!

Knowing what I know from you (by reading your posts), you are a wise and intelligent and down to earth lady. I'm sure your daughter has picked up many good things from you, which has helped her become the good kid she is.


Thanks. :)

Dude. Sometimes a tremendous dump feels really good.


It sure does, after you've been waiting all day to want to go to the bathroom, at home.

I'm happy that I have my only buddy Randy whom I've known for 21 years and he's taken me into his home for dinner or occasions. He's become a "family friend" so to speak. My Mother appreciates everything that he's done for me.  :)

I was having a really bad day. A friend picked up on it and called me and talked me through it. She always makes me laugh and really knew how to turn my mood around.  I don't know if she will see this but Thank you for caring and for being a great friend. I love your crap.  :)

I was having a really bad day. A friend picked up on it and called me and talked me through it. She always makes me laugh and really knew how to turn my mood around.  I don't know if she will see this but Thank you for caring and for being a great friend. I love your crap.  :)




Sorry you had a bad day.  Glad you had a friend that was able to pull you out of it. :)

I was having a really bad day. A friend picked up on it and called me and talked me through it. She always makes me laugh and really knew how to turn my mood around.  I don't know if she will see this but Thank you for caring and for being a great friend. I love your crap.  :)


happy to see your friend was able to turn things around for you.  :)

Sorry you had a bad day.  Glad you had a friend that was able to pull you out of it. :)



happy to see your friend was able to turn things around for you.  :)



she's a great friend...

she's a great friend...


You know ... there's only one letter between friend and fiend!  :P

I'm happy to have 1 friend in my life, we laugh and joke with each other all the time. :)

I'm happy to have 1 friend in my life, we laugh and joke with each other all the time. :)



It is better to have one really good friend than a bunch of fair weather ones

It is better to have one really good friend than a bunch of fair weather ones


sure is. :)

It is better to have one really good friend than a bunch of fair weather ones

I agree with this.  Sadly I no longer have my one friend. Long story but I don't want to rain on the positivity thread.  :P

I saw something a second ago that really warmed my heart. A friend of mine on facebook posted a link about all these bodybuilders, and one in particular caught my attention:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2013/nickscott_image1.jpg
His name is Nick Scott and he's a wheelchair bodybuilder.
I wrote this in response to the link about Nick:

The fellow in the wheelchair too my breath away. He's positively sensational and his picture should be everywhere for "handicapable" people to see anything is possible no matter thier "limitations".

It really did lighten my heart to see him and when I think how he could be an inspiration to so many other people in wheelchairs or on crutches, especially children, I wish I could just print his photo and plaster it all over the place.  :)

I saw something a second ago that really warmed my heart. A friend of mine on facebook posted a link about all these bodybuilders, and one in particular caught my attention:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2013/nickscott_image1.jpg
His name is Nick Scott and he's a wheelchair bodybuilder.
I wrote this in response to the link about Nick:

The fellow in the wheelchair too my breath away. He's positively sensational and his picture should be everywhere for "handicapable" people to see anything is possible no matter thier "limitations".

It really did lighten my heart to see him and when I think how he could be an inspiration to so many other people in wheelchairs or on crutches, especially children, I wish I could just print his photo and plaster it all over the place.  :)



Wow, that's amazing.  :)

What I would like to know is how his legs are so muscular.  I am assuming he is in a wheelchair because he is paralyzed.  That would make it difficult for him to exercise them.

What I would like to know is how his legs are so muscular.  I am assuming he is in a wheelchair because he is paralyzed.  That would make it difficult for him to exercise them.


Can a parapeligic still work his legs? I mean I know he can't feel them, but is it still possible to work and build them? (I should know this, I lived with a paralyzed grandmother for 3 years.)

On a nicer note: Evan and I are on again for Sunday afternoon.  :) We were supposed to go out Friday night, but he got called into the hospital. (You know people cut up on the weekends, and more hands were needed in the ER.) I don't mind, his job is about helping those in need.  :) And he apologized so hard, you'd have thought he was a Doctor without Borders shipping out instead of a male nurse. LOL.

On a nicer note: Evan and I are on again for Sunday afternoon.  :) We were supposed to go out Friday night, but he got called into the hospital. (You know people cut up on the weekends, and more hands were needed in the ER.) I don't mind, his job is about helping those in need.  :) And he apologized so hard, you'd have thought he was a Doctor without Borders shipping out instead of a male nurse. LOL.

Have a good date.  :)

Can a parapeligic still work his legs? I mean I know he can't feel them, but is it still possible to work and build them? (I should know this, I lived with a paralyzed grandmother for 3 years.)





He couldn't do it on his own.  Paraplegics can't move their legs. 

Can a parapeligic still work his legs? I mean I know he can't feel them, but is it still possible to work and build them? (I should know this, I lived with a paralyzed grandmother for 3 years.)

On a nicer note: Evan and I are on again for Sunday afternoon.  :) We were supposed to go out Friday night, but he got called into the hospital. (You know people cut up on the weekends, and more hands were needed in the ER.) I don't mind, his job is about helping those in need.  :) And he apologized so hard, you'd have thought he was a Doctor without Borders shipping out instead of a male nurse. LOL.



enjoy your day with him. :)

I'm having a banner day today. I just weighed myself on a whim and see that I've lost 5 more pounds. Gosh, this weight-loss thing is coming so easily to me now. That's a blessing. I know how some people struggle with it and I thank God, it's now coming easier to me. I can finally slip into those size 10 jeans I bought as a wish garment.
It's been hard, but I finally, really feel good about myself and my appearance.
I can wear the cute clothes I used to covet and I have a gorgeous guy like Evan in my life.

I feel good.  :)

I'm having a banner day today. I just weighed myself on a whim and see that I've lost 5 more pounds. Gosh, this weight-loss thing is coming so easily to me now. That's a blessing. I know how some people struggle with it and I thank God, it's now coming easier to me. I can finally slip into those size 10 jeans I bought as a wish garment.
It's been hard, but I finally, really feel good about myself and my appearance.
I can wear the cute clothes I used to covet and I have a gorgeous guy like Evan in my life.

I feel good.  :)


wonderful Tif.  :)

I'm having a banner day today. I just weighed myself on a whim and see that I've lost 5 more pounds. Gosh, this weight-loss thing is coming so easily to me now. That's a blessing. I know how some people struggle with it and I thank God, it's now coming easier to me. I can finally slip into those size 10 jeans I bought as a wish garment.
It's been hard, but I finally, really feel good about myself and my appearance.
I can wear the cute clothes I used to covet and I have a gorgeous guy like Evan in my life.

I feel good.  :)


congratulations

congratulations


Thanks. Also, today on FB, I got promoted to Administrator of a writing club I'm in, I was so proud.

Thanks. Also, today on FB, I got promoted to Administrator of a writing club I'm in, I was so proud.


that is so wonderful.  :)

that is so wonderful.  :)


It was a surprise. I didn't know I was even up for it. I posted a story there yesterday afternoon and then this morning, BOOM. I'm admin.  :) But I'm pleased what I do doesn't go unnoticed.

Thanks. Also, today on FB, I got promoted to Administrator of a writing club I'm in, I was so proud.

8)

I have been corresponding back and forth with a young woman online, and she got my attention because she kept writing negative things about herself, like #TeamAverageLooking and things like that. I wrote to her explaining she was beautiful even though I had never seen her picture, because she seemed nice, even if she was down on herself. It made me sad a bit because she said no one had told her she was beautiful before. And it really made me sad. Because I just wondered, hadn't her mom or dad at least said that to her? It broke my heart and I did my best to lift her spirits.  But she thanked me for being her friend and being nice to her.

That made me happy. But I'll keep encouraging her. All some folks need is a little push and a kind word.  :)

My year & a half granddaughter has been picking me out in photos & she knows it is my voice on the videos about the house.  :) :) :) :)



Cat

I have been corresponding back and forth with a young woman online, and she got my attention because she kept writing negative things about herself, like #TeamAverageLooking and things like that. I wrote to her explaining she was beautiful even though I had never seen her picture, because she seemed nice, even if she was down on herself. It made me sad a bit because she said no one had told her she was beautiful before. And it really made me sad. Because I just wondered, hadn't her mom or dad at least said that to her? It broke my heart and I did my best to lift her spirits.  But she thanked me for being her friend and being nice to her.

That made me happy. But I'll keep encouraging her. All some folks need is a little push and a kind word.  :)


that's good encouragement.  :)

My year & a half granddaughter has been picking me out in photos & she knows it is my voice on the videos about the house.  :) :) :) :)



Cat


That's cool  :)

Feeling great, and fortunate!

5 things I will do today:

- I'm putting my hair up! Hehe ;D
- I will smile, like I always do
- I will help others
- I will pray even more
- I will enjoy my Sunday!

Feeling great, and fortunate!

5 things I will do today:

- I'm putting my hair up! Hehe ;D
- I will smile, like I always do
- I will help others
- I will pray even more
- I will enjoy my Sunday!


That's great!

I finished and posted my new story, so I can literally chill the next few days.  :) It jsut took me unplugging my internet, and spending 4 hours buckled down. Time well spent! Yay!  :)

Feeling great, and fortunate!

5 things I will do today:

- I'm putting my hair up! Hehe ;D
- I will smile, like I always do
- I will help others
- I will pray even more
- I will enjoy my Sunday!


those are some great thoughts.  :)

That's great!

I finished and posted my new story, so I can literally chill the next few days.  :) It jsut took me unplugging my internet, and spending 4 hours buckled down. Time well spent! Yay!  :)


Hope you have a nice time off and enjoy the next few days! :)


those are some great thoughts.  :)


Keeping things good and simple!

I was hanging around Tumblr and noticed a string of gifs of Bob Ross, the painter with the afro, and one of them had him saying :

"Every day is a good day when you paint"

and that is EXACTLY how I feel about writing.

Level of respect for this man raised even higher!

I was hanging around Tumblr and noticed a string of gifs of Bob Ross, the painter with the afro, and one of them had him saying :

"Every day is a good day when you paint"

and that is EXACTLY how I feel about writing.

Level of respect for this man raised even higher!


Bob Ross was always positive.

I'm mentally stable. There, there's one positive thing in my life. This is something I've been working on for years, and I'm finally here! I do, however, have to work on it, it's not a one time thing I find. I guess life is one long spread out process, not a 'get it done once, then you're done forever' thing.

I'm mentally stable. There, there's one positive thing in my life. This is something I've been working on for years, and I'm finally here! I do, however, have to work on it, it's not a one time thing I find. I guess life is one long spread out process, not a 'get it done once, then you're done forever' thing.


That's great!!!

Keep it up!!!!
There's probably a better way to say that but I hope u know it came from a good place.

I'm mentally stable. There, there's one positive thing in my life. This is something I've been working on for years, and I'm finally here! I do, however, have to work on it, it's not a one time thing I find. I guess life is one long spread out process, not a 'get it done once, then you're done forever' thing.


I hope you can stay in that happy place, forever.  :)

I'm mentally stable. There, there's one positive thing in my life. This is something I've been working on for years, and I'm finally here! I do, however, have to work on it, it's not a one time thing I find. I guess life is one long spread out process, not a 'get it done once, then you're done forever' thing.


That's wonderful, keep it up. :)

I was so incredibly tired this morning, I've been sick lately with a few sleepless nights from the troubles, and I was getting breakfast this morning and I hadn't seen Evan cause he's been working double shifts for a trip we plan to make next month. And I thought I looked a fright, and a nice man beside me complimented me.
(I had to turn down his offer for dinner, for obvious reasons, but he was kind.)
It's amazing how a kind word will make you feel better.  :)

And Evan has the weekend off.

I was so incredibly tired this morning, I've been sick lately with a few sleepless nights from the troubles, and I was getting breakfast this morning and I hadn't seen Evan cause he's been working double shifts for a trip we plan to make next month. And I thought I looked a fright, and a nice man beside me complimented me.
(I had to turn down his offer for dinner, for obvious reasons, but he was kind.)
It's amazing how a kind word will make you feel better.  :)

And Evan has the weekend off.


that's wonderful.  :)

That's great!!!

Keep it up!!!!
There's probably a better way to say that but I hope u know it came from a good place.


;D

I hope you can stay in that happy place, forever.  :)


Me too!  :o :o

That's wonderful, keep it up. :)


Up and up and up!

I was so incredibly tired this morning, I've been sick lately with a few sleepless nights from the troubles, and I was getting breakfast this morning and I hadn't seen Evan cause he's been working double shifts for a trip we plan to make next month. And I thought I looked a fright, and a nice man beside me complimented me.
(I had to turn down his offer for dinner, for obvious reasons, but he was kind.)
It's amazing how a kind word will make you feel better.  :)

And Evan has the weekend off.


That's beautiful.  :\'( :)

That's great!!!

Keep it up!!!!
There's probably a better way to say that but I hope u know it came from a good place.


I forgot, thanks Snoz!!

To all members here ... you're all great people ... remember to be kind to each other!    Don't let our differences get in the way of this  (and we all are very different).  :) 

To all members here ... you're all great people ... remember to be kind to each other!    Don't let our differences get in the way of this  (and we all are very different).  :)


Thanks a lot Gibbo.  :)

My nephew, who I have spoken about here before, who is a venomous brat, seems to be getting some divine punishment.

His father hasn't spoken to him in months, almost a year. Giving his son the cold shoulder. Now, you all know about my probs with the family.

Seems to me, that karma isn't just eyeing me, it's zooming in on him too. He's not a little kid, he's now 20 1/2 years old, 21 in November.

The way his father is being icy to him reminds me of the way he has been icy to me. And I know that it's bothering him. I'm usually very forgiving, but some peeps have taken me at my weak point, when I was ill, and kicked me when I was down. Time for things to go MY way for once. Thank you, God, or universe, or whatever.

Plus, it seems that me and my parents have started off on a clean slate, we just haven't talked about 'starting over' until this June. It's nice to have some positivity in our house for the first time, in like 8 years.  :)

My nephew, who I have spoken about here before, who is a venomous brat, seems to be getting some divine punishment.

His father hasn't spoken to him in months, almost a year. Giving his son the cold shoulder. Now, you all know about my probs with the family.

Seems to me, that karma isn't just eyeing me, it's zooming in on him too. He's not a little kid, he's now 20 1/2 years old, 21 in November.

The way his father is being icy to him reminds me of the way he has been icy to me. And I know that it's bothering him. I'm usually very forgiving, but some peeps have taken me at my weak point, when I was ill, and kicked me when I was down. Time for things to go MY way for once. Thank you, God, or universe, or whatever.

Plus, it seems that me and my parents have started off on a clean slate, we just haven't talked about 'starting over' until this June. It's nice to have some positivity in our house for the first time, in like 8 years.  :)


That's a lot of good positivity. :)

That's a lot of good positivity. :)


All I want is my nephew to stop being weird, but you gotta release some rant/anger sometime!  :)

I'm really proud of my creativity.

I'm really proud of my creativity.



What is your creativity?



Cat

What is your creativity?



Cat


My novel haha I'm a critical thinker so, its pretty original.

My novel haha I'm a critical thinker so, its pretty original.



I read what you wrote on the other thread AFTER I asked.



Cat

I'm just feeling really good, have a nice family, living every day and just enjoying myself as much as I can.  :)

I'm just feeling really good, have a nice family, living every day and just enjoying myself as much as I can.  :)


It´s good to be around that kind of energy.

I made a list of 90 things that are good about me, and good things that have happened to me in my 27 years of life. And it brang my positivity/optimism up. I always thought things like this was a bunch of clichéd, polly-Anna, bull crap. Turns out it's true. I'm more fortunate than I thought, and have more than I believed.

Not a dictation, but a suggestion. It works!  ;)  :)

I made a list of 90 things that are good about me, and good things that have happened to me in my 27 years of life. And it brang my positivity/optimism up. I always thought things like this was a bunch of clichéd, polly-Anna, bull crap. Turns out it's true. I'm more fortunate than I thought, and have more than I believed.

Not a dictation, but a suggestion. It works!  ;)  :)


that's really great, keep on making a list. :)

that's really great, keep on making a list. :)


Hey, with depression, one needs to inflate themselves a little more than a little bit!!  ;D  ;D

201 things on my list.  :)

I made a list of 90 things that are good about me, and good things that have happened to me in my 27 years of life. And it brang my positivity/optimism up. I always thought things like this was a bunch of clichéd, polly-Anna, bull crap. Turns out it's true. I'm more fortunate than I thought, and have more than I believed.

Not a dictation, but a suggestion. It works!  ;)  :)


Nothing wrong with playing Pollyanna's 'glad game'. Keep it up for as long as it takes.

As for me ... I'm not waiting for New Year's to make some resolutions. I started my new exercise regime today.  :)

Nothing wrong with playing Pollyanna's 'glad game'. Keep it up for as long as it takes.

As for me ... I'm not waiting for New Year's to make some resolutions. I started my new exercise regime today.  :)


Good job.  :)

Too bad, I can make 2 million 'glad game' things, but I still need to get out from my parents, my father has been treating me better, but my mother is utterly insufferable. Even my father can't be trusted 100%. I'm looking for a job right now, and getting the heck out as fast as I can.

Good job.  :)

Too bad, I can make 2 million 'glad game' things, but I still need to get out from my parents, my father has been treating me better, but my mother is utterly insufferable. Even my father can't be trusted 100%. I'm looking for a job right now, and getting the heck out as fast as I can.


So you're looking for an apartment for yourself?

So you're looking for an apartment for yourself?


I first need to work on my phone interviewing skills. They were dreadful. They're better now. I first need to get my interviewing skills sharpened first, Then a job. Then get an apartment.

But you're not completely wrong, I am indirectly looking for an apartment all to myself!  :)

I first need to work on my phone interviewing skills. They were dreadful. They're better now. I first need to get my interviewing skills sharpened first, Then a job. Then get an apartment.

But you're not completely wrong, I am indirectly looking for an apartment all to myself!  :)

My interviewing skills used to be dreadful at first, but after developing them and going to them on a semi-regular basis these past two years, I feel much better about them! This also applies to interviewing over the phone; I could do one without too much trouble. :)

My interviewing skills used to be dreadful at first, but after developing them and going to them on a semi-regular basis these past two years, I feel much better about them! This also applies to interviewing over the phone; I could do one without too much trouble. :)


I'm getting cue cards!  ;D  ;D

I'm getting cue cards!  ;D  ;D

Those'll help too.

I'm up to 293 good things about my life so far. Shooting for 400.

I'm up to 293 good things about my life so far. Shooting for 400.


wonderful. :)

wonderful. :)


I should make it to 300 tonight.  :(

I should make it to 300 tonight.  :(

Good luck! :)

Anyhoo... I'm looking forward to having fun tomorrow, on the final day of the year. :) We have some fun things planned.

Good luck! :)


I'm at number 361 positive things. I want to make it to 400, at least.

Anyhoo... I'm looking forward to having fun tomorrow, on the final day of the year. :) We have some fun things planned.


I'm enjoying my day off and spending the rest of the day with a friend of mine. :)

I'm at number 361 positive things. I want to make it to 400, at least.



any plans on sharing the list? 

It's a really good exercise in positive thinking! karma for this

any plans on sharing the list? 

It's a really good exercise in positive thinking! karma for this


It's private, but I'll add Q gave me karma on the list!  :D  :D  :D
Some of it is kind of diary-like. I might share bits and pieces!
371 now.

It's private, but I'll add Q gave me karma on the list!  :D :D :D
Some of it is kind of diary-like. I might share bits and pieces!
371 now.


no worries just curious... and YAY!

Love this thread!

Finally got my dee-vorce all settled back in October after a looooooooooooong costly process (lawyers! but that is another thread) and am happy happy praise the Goddess to be officially stamped-on-paper free. Huge burden off the shoulders and looking at life with positive attitude going in to 2016.

Been working on a story, just writing and seeing where it goes. Not sure anyone will read it but me, and that is jes fine.

Glad to see that others are feeling positive too!

Love this thread!

Finally got my dee-vorce all settled back in October after a looooooooooooong costly process (lawyers! but that is another thread) and am happy happy praise the Goddess to be officially stamped-on-paper free. Huge burden off the shoulders and looking at life with positive attitude going in to 2016.

Been working on a story, just writing and seeing where it goes. Not sure anyone will read it but me, and that is jes fine.

Glad to see that others are feeling positive too!


Here's your 200th karma. Congrats on being free. We do have a writing thread on here. Maybe post three paragraphs so we can read? Just a suggestion.

Here's your 200th karma. Congrats on being free. We do have a writing thread on here. Maybe post three paragraphs so we can read? Just a suggestion.


I will be checking those out!  :)

Love this thread!

Finally got my dee-vorce all settled back in October after a looooooooooooong costly process (lawyers! but that is another thread) and am happy happy praise the Goddess to be officially stamped-on-paper free. Huge burden off the shoulders and looking at life with positive attitude going in to 2016.

Been working on a story, just writing and seeing where it goes. Not sure anyone will read it but me, and that is jes fine.

Glad to see that others are feeling positive too!


Congrats on finalizing the divorce!!!

Love this thread!

Finally got my dee-vorce all settled back in October after a looooooooooooong costly process (lawyers! but that is another thread) and am happy happy praise the Goddess to be officially stamped-on-paper free. Huge burden off the shoulders and looking at life with positive attitude going in to 2016.

Been working on a story, just writing and seeing where it goes. Not sure anyone will read it but me, and that is jes fine.

Glad to see that others are feeling positive too!


Welcome Back Meesa. :)

I got to 401 great things about me, or my life. And Snoz, yes your karma point got counted.  ;D  ;D

I got to 401 great things about me, or my life. And Snoz, yes your karma point got counted.  ;D  ;D


;D

403 things now! I'm going to take a break.

500 things. My ultimate goal is 700, but I need to bring my spiritual vibration up.  :)

500 things. My ultimate goal is 700, but I need to bring my spiritual vibration up.  :)


What things?

What things?


My list about the positive things about myself, and my life.  :)

My list about the positive things about myself, and my life.  :)


Are they written in a small diary?

Are they written in a small diary?


Not really a diary, more like a journal. But it's still a secret.  ;D

I unconsciously had learned helplessness. Damn, that's something to sink in, eh? I've written 515 positive things in my life, and about myself. I noticed I started attracting more warm people. Perhaps I was in too deep to see it, now I have brung it from my unconscious to my conscious mind.

Not really a diary, more like a journal. But it's still a secret.  ;D

I unconsciously had learned helplessness. Damn, that's something to sink in, eh? I've written 515 positive things in my life, and about myself. I noticed I started attracting more warm people. Perhaps I was in too deep to see it, now I have brung it from my unconscious to my conscious mind.

Good for you. :) Keep it up!

Good for you. :) Keep it up!


I'm at 570 positive things. Thank you, nally.

There has been plenty of positivity in my place of work... :)

There has been plenty of positivity in my place of work... :)

That's great!

There has been plenty of positivity in my place of work... :)


That's wonderful.

Thanks; it just feels good to have a job and get paid... and most importantly, enjoy what I'm doing!

There has been plenty of positivity in my place of work... :)


I'm glad you like your workplace. That's great.  :)

I'm glad you like your workplace. That's great.  :)

Thanks. Even though it's a far drive from my house one way, the quality and nature of the work is what's important.

Thanks; it just feels good to have a job and get paid... and most importantly, enjoy what I'm doing!


It's always good to think that way.

It's always good to think that way.

Yes; I always like to look on the good side of things. :)

I have 680 positive things on my positive list now!  8)

I made it to 700 positive things! I need a breather for the next few weeks, or months!

I made it to 700 positive things! I need a breather for the next few weeks, or months!


that's wonderful. :)

that's wonderful. :)


Sorry for the very late response, but Thank you!

Thanks. Even though it's a far drive from my house one way, the quality and nature of the work is what's important.


Regard the journey there and back as a way to switch from home life to work, and then a way to forget and leave behind any work problems that cannot be resolved while at home.

Regard the journey there and back as a way to switch from home life to work, and then a way to forget and leave behind any work problems that cannot be resolved while at home.

Yes, it gives me time to do just that. :)

I feel good having a nice day for my birthday today. :)

Feeling good today.  :)

Feeling good today.  :)



Glad to hear it.



Cat

Feeling pleasant and creative. I hope everyone else is having a pleasant day also.  :)

Feeling good today.  :)



that's good to you. :)

Feeling pleasant and creative. I hope everyone else is having a pleasant day also.  :)


I had a good day.

This year has to be the best year I have had in this life... I am so happy at where I am now in this life.

I'm learning to trust the process. Be positive, and learn to trust life.

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I'm learning to trust the process. Be positive, and learn to trust life.

http://www.pictorem.com/collection/900_1967402HighRes.jpg


keep on being positive. :)

keep on being positive. :)


Thank you, Howard.

Thank you, Howard.


You're Welcome. :)

If my health keeps improving, my life will become like a real life Simpsons episode.  ;D

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http://media.gunaxin.com/wp-content/uploads/gallery/simpsons-christmas/simpsons-christmas-06.jpg

;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

Today, Christmas Day, I am grateful for the family I have, the gift of life, and the opportunity to help others in any way possible. :)

My mental health is getting better each day, and more full in its healing.  :)

I should feel better by somewhere in August.

Dove body wash soap smells soooooooo good!!!  ;D

Dove body wash soap smells soooooooo good!!!  ;D

Yes, there are many pleasant fragrances of the product. O0

Dove body wash soap smells soooooooo good!!!  ;D


Welcome to the club.  8)

Their deodorant is top-tier too. The one labelled "clean comfort".

Welcome to the club.  8)

Their deodorant is top-tier too. The one labelled "clean comfort".


To me, Old Spice is the GOAT deodorant.

To me, Old Spice is the GOAT deodorant.


I also like Axe body wash, too!  :o

To me, Old Spice is the GOAT deodorant.



I also like Axe body wash, too!  :o


What I don't like about Old Spice/Axe is that it has a strong "aqua"/chemical odour. Dove smells more like clean laundry, and that's the smell I like. :D

I'm using Old Spice at the moment, since I got a couple of sticks a few years that I haven't run out of.

What I don't like about Old Spice/Axe is that it has a strong "aqua"/chemical odour. Dove smells more like clean laundry, and that's the smell I like. :D

I'm using Old Spice at the moment, since I got a couple of sticks a few years that I haven't run out of.


A lot of teenage guys use Axe.  :o

A lot of teenage guys use Axe.  :o


That is so 2005.  8-P

That is so 2005.  8-P


Yes, it was very popular in the early to mid-00's.  ;D

Yes, it was very popular in the early to mid-00's.  ;D


Gym class was the worst. Ironically a health hazard.  8-P

edit: Oh snap, this is the positivity thread. Erm... a nice thing about 2005 is that people wore deodorant at all! Unlike 2000 BC. But many people prefer the natural smell.

It helped to get rid of the mentally ill pencilsaurus imaginary friend, I had in high school. He just fed me
negative self-talk. LLlllooosssssssseeerrrrrrrrrrr!!  :-http://imperfectfamilies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/child-negative-self-talk.jpg?x17726

Then I got into the positive thinking crowd. The hip, skillet, whipping, heated, bright, fan filled, faith-finding, crowd!

A lot of teenage guys use Axe.  :o


I use Axe.

I use Axe.


I'm guessing they're still popular.  :)

I'm guessing they're still popular.  :)


In most supermarkets, but some of them are expensive.

My life peaked in 1998. Pretty much 1998 to 2001 was a very great era for me. It seems I'm headed for another 'peak era' in my life. Sounds like late 2017, or at least 2018+ is another peak era for me? Late 10's/early 20's.

I'm learning to trust the process. Be positive, and learn to trust life.

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Something good to remember. O0 Karma+1

Is there anything better in life than laying in bed with a really warm cup of tea or a cold cup of milk?

Is there anything better in life than laying in bed with a really warm cup of tea or a cold cup of milk?


I prefer the cold milk.  :-X  :-X

I prefer the cold milk.  :-X  :-X


I put milk in the tea.  ;)

I put milk in the tea.  ;)


Is this part of your depraved, perverted, dreams?  >:(  >:(  >:(

Oh yeah, milk in tea is okay!

I feel more relaxed these days, that's one positive thing.  8)  8)  8)

I feel more relaxed these days, that's one positive thing.  8)  8)  8)


Me too!

Me too!


I'm preparing for my next life, as an incarnation as a cat. Pour that milk! Make sure it fills up my bowl.  8)  8)

Is there anything better in life than laying in bed with a really warm cup of tea or a cold cup of milk?


not at all.  :)

I'm positive today...even when things go wrong. I let my heart guide me!

I'm positive today...even when things go wrong. I let my heart guide me!


I need that attitude, too.  :o

I'm positive today...even when things go wrong. I let my heart guide me!


those are good words to live by. :)

I'm positive today...even when things go wrong. I let my heart guide me!

Karma +1 O0



those are good words to live by. :)

I completely agree!

I shall be back, I need to get something first.  :(  :(

Nothing too positive, or new. But I just realized a lot of the things during my teens weren't my fault. That's a lot of weight off my shoulders. But it doesn't excuse those things, it just explains them.

I still have a long road ahead, but it's better here than 'all the way back there.' I could be sad, but I'm more celebratory and bright than I thought I would be. But I am a little worn out by years of mental fighting. Oh well.

Nothing too positive, or new. But I just realized a lot of the things during my teens weren't my fault. That's a lot of weight off my shoulders. But it doesn't excuse those things, it just explains them.

I still have a long road ahead, but it's better here than 'all the way back there.' I could be sad, but I'm more celebratory and bright than I thought I would be. But I am a little worn out by years of mental fighting. Oh well.


Self-forgiveness is so important! Even if it's difficult. This is good news :D

Self-forgiveness is so important! Even if it's difficult. This is good news :D


Thank you. :)

Self-forgiveness is so important! Even if it's difficult. This is good news :D

Agreed! O0

I'm learning to trust the process. Be positive, and learn to trust life.

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And now, a year later, I still live by this. :)

And now, a year later, I still live by this. :)


Nah, it was more like this!

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I am positive am going to kill my mom some day

Nah, it was more like this!

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Maybe that's how it is for you... but I'm just sayin, being positive is something that I think is good to do, each and every day.

it is if not negative will creep up on you and turn you in to a negative person

Someone on another forum tried to play me. Sounds like power-games and jealousy. I screenshotted their comment for proof.  ;D  ;D  ;D
Oh, vicious and cruel me!  ;D

But they were cruel first!  ::)  ::)  ::)

Sorry, but when you've met passive aggressives for so long, you learn to turn into a b*tch to defend yourself.  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X

I feel good having a nice day for my birthday today. :)

Ditto, this year!

Someone on another forum tried to play me. Sounds like power-games and jealousy. I screenshotted their comment for proof.  ;D  ;D  ;D
Oh, vicious and cruel me!  ;D

But they were cruel first!  ::)  ::)  ::)

Sorry, but when you've met passive aggressives for so long, you learn to turn into a b*tch to defend yourself.  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X


that is true though that if someone has treated you lower then dirt, you learn to attack them and can get mad at others if you're not careful

Happy feeling today!

Happy feeling today!


It was a beautiful sunset today!

wonderful seeing that it is in fact a tiger swallowtail that cruses through the neighborhood.  Maybe get some salvia pozo blue and see if it would like a snack 

Happy feeling today!

It was a beautiful sunset today!

Excellent!! :) :)

Maybe I'll see one tomorrow, just like I did last Tuesday night.

I saw a foldwing skipper and I have three green things that have sprouted

HAPPY. GLAD. JOYFUL. PEACEFUL. and STRONG..... 8)

your five words for the day?

Keepin it real and positive!  :)

I'm positive it's going to get two degrees warmer

I'm positive it's going to get two degrees warmer


Is that good or bad? Are you enjoying the warm weather?

in the sun or shade?

in the sun or shade?


I'm sure your plants are enjoying the sunshine!

they do, especially full sun plants,  it's the amount of days over 90 from June till whenever.

HAPPY. GLAD. JOYFUL. PEACEFUL. and STRONG..... 8)

Ditto!

I love frozen lemonade. Makes the day better 😊

I love frozen lemonade. Makes the day better 😊


I had some today! It does make the day better. It was a Dell's frozen lemonade. But the guy who made it for me accidentally got it all over me. He tried to explain himself and I just stood there laughing like a moron! In the end I had my fozen lemonade but it was a small so it didn't last as much as I wanted it to. It was heavenly. *sigh* until next Summer Dell's.

anything frozen seems to freeze my insides

Is that good or bad? Are you enjoying the warm weather?


So far for me, this past summer was just too damn hot and very wet so I'm looking forward to the cooler weather.

come here and try it dry then  you'll love it

I love frozen lemonade. Makes the day better 😊

I haven't had any in quite a while, but it does sound good right about now....

Today I feel great! Thankful!

I got my bus pass

A friend told me about an app called "Be My Eyes", and I have downloaded it, volunteered, and already had my first call. It's an app that connects folks that are blind, or low vision at any time anywhere in the world, and will connect them with someone that speaks their language, for any sort of task that requires sighted assistance. It could be for helping when they are shopping, or explaining an event that is happening-anything. The short video that I watched explained that for those that need assistance, they maybe don't want to call their friends because it might be late at night, or they don't necessarily always want to rely on their friends or family to help. Or they want to maintain their dignity- all good reasons that I understand completely. The sighted volunteer receives a push notification that someone is in need of assistance, you connect and then help.

I installed it last night and my first call just a bit ago was to assist a gentleman with a pill that he had dropped on his counter. It had rolled partially under a towel. It was short, simple and I was glad to help.  :) :)

A friend told me about an app called "Be My Eyes", and I have downloaded it, volunteered, and already had my first call. It's an app that connects folks that are blind, or low vision at any time anywhere in the world, and will connect them with someone that speaks their language, for any sort of task that requires sighted assistance. It could be for helping when they are shopping, or explaining an event that is happening-anything. The short video that I watched explained that for those that need assistance, they maybe don't want to call their friends because it might be late at night, or they don't necessarily always want to rely on their friends or family to help. Or they want to maintain their dignity- all good reasons that I understand completely. The sighted volunteer receives a push notification that someone is in need of assistance, you connect and then help.

I installed it last night and my first call just a bit ago was to assist a gentleman with a pill that he had dropped on his counter. It had rolled partially under a towel. It was short, simple and I was glad to help.  :) :)


Maybe I should look for that. I can totally relate to that guy who dropped that pill. For the most part I don't even think about my vision impairment-until I drop something and it basically goes into a black hole. I KNOW it is there somewhere. Carlos also forgets about my vision impairment until he hands me something I totally ignore him-then he said, "Here," and it takes me a few seconds to find his hand to get what he is handing me. 

In case you-or anyone else don't know-I am legally blind. http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=39241.0


Cat

Maybe I should look for that. I can totally relate to that guy who dropped that pill. For the most part I don't even think about my vision impairment-until I drop something and it basically goes into a black hole. I KNOW it is there somewhere. Carlos also forgets about my vision impairment until he hands me something I totally ignore him-then he said, "Here," and it takes me a few seconds to find his hand to get what he is handing me. 

In case you-or anyone else don't know-I am legally blind. http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=39241.0


Cat


You really should, there are millions of volunteers and it is so easy and free!

Feeling super happy today! Grateful!

I lost my sunglasses  :\'(

I'm feeling ok. That is positive by my standards as I finally don't hate myself anymore. Having a job, even if it's a thankless, underpaid crap job, has changed my general feeling about myself for the better. :)

I'm feeling ok. That is positive by my standards as I finally don't hate myself anymore. Having a job, even if it's a thankless, underpaid crap job, has changed my general feeling about myself for the better. :)


I feel happy that I have a job even though it's not the best job but at least I'm making money and working. :)

We are having beautiful weather here today. Blue sky, mild temps. Autumn is almost here and that makes me very happy, indeed!

We are having beautiful weather here today. Blue sky, mild temps. Autumn is almost here and that makes me very happy, indeed!



Meesa I have been waiting for Autumn to arrive, can't wait for the cooler temps!

Sunglasses have gone missing again

Sunglasses have gone missing again
Why do you post this in the positivity thread? ???

I got me some pansy flowers

Cooler weather has come (finally!), it's officially Autumn, my Samhain/Halloween decorations are starting to arrive and so I will be able to decorate this year in a big fashion. :) I love this time of year! And, I received a promotion at my new company after my business trip last week!

Cooler weather has come (finally!), it's officially Autumn, my Samhain/Halloween decorations are starting to arrive and so I will be able to decorate this year in a big fashion. :) I love this time of year! And, I received a promotion at my new company after my business trip last week!


Congratulations Meesa.  :)

Cooler weather has come (finally!), it's officially Autumn, my Samhain/Halloween decorations are starting to arrive and so I will be able to decorate this year in a big fashion. :) I love this time of year! And, I received a promotion at my new company after my business trip last week!
Congrats on your promotion!

Cooler weather has come (finally!), it's officially Autumn, my Samhain/Halloween decorations are starting to arrive and so I will be able to decorate this year in a big fashion. :) I love this time of year! And, I received a promotion at my new company after my business trip last week!

Congrats on your promotion!


Awesome news!! :)

Can't find my sunglasses.

I'm glad that I have a good job (even if it's still only part time) with people who are friendly to be around. :)

How was your birthday Nolly?

I'm glad that I have a good job (even if it's still only part time) with people who are friendly to be around. :)


It is nice to work with people who are friendly!  :)

It is nice to work with people who are friendly!  :)

Yes, they all seem to take a liking to me, which is good. I like them too. One member of the staff has just retired from the company, and one new person started a few months ago.

I've been in this job for almost 2 3/4 years, btw. Even though I enjoy it, I am still looking for something closer to home, and, ultimately, fulltime.

Yes, they all seem to take a liking to me, which is good. I like them too. One member of the staff has just retired from the company, and one new person started a few months ago.

I've been in this job for almost 2 3/4 years, btw. Even though I enjoy it, I am still looking for something closer to home, and, ultimately, fulltime.


Sounds like you are doing really good at your workplace! I'm so happy for you!!  :)

I'm glad that I have a good job (even if it's still only part time) with people who are friendly to be around. :)


I enjoy part time too, and plus being around nice friendly co-workers and customer buddies. :)

I enjoy part time too, and plus being around nice friendly co-workers and customer buddies. :)

Several of my past employments have included nice friendly co-workers too. This includes the temporary job I had for three months in 2010. There were several nice women working in that department, one of whom I'm still in touch with on Facebook.

If anyone sees my sunglasses, can you let me know?  They keep going missing.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0719/6939/products/8964d_15c9f460-308d-4b3e-bebc-e3a96929548d_1200x.jpg?v=1536192937

If anyone sees my sunglasses, can you let me know?  They keep going missing.





Have you checked on the top of your head? That is usually where mine are when I can't find them.


Cat

Have you checked on the top of your head? That is usually where mine are when I can't find them.


Cat


They were actually wrapped around my foot! But I'm so glad I found them!

Have you checked on the top of your head? That is usually where mine are when I can't find them.


Cat

Good advice! http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/webby/afro.gif

Forget about the past, cause it doesn't mean a thing. Love, love, love, love, love.

are you sure it doesn't mean a thing?

Forget about the past, cause it doesn't mean a thing. Love, love, love, love, love.

I agree with this; moving forward is good to do, especially when the past is not pleasant.

My sunglasses broke
I got stabbed by a sword at the Renn Faire
My butt itches
Today is NOT my day

see what happens when you hurt peoples eyes and then assume they're just bossing you around?

see what happens when you hurt peoples eyes and then assume they're just bossing you around?


It was the way you worded it, with no explanation. 

okay, thanks for telling me.  Maybe instead of making an assumption you can ask me to clarify what I'm talking about. 

okay, thanks for telling me.  Maybe instead of making an assumption you can ask me to clarify what I'm talking about.


Or, maybe you can just be clear to begin with.  If I was going to ask someone to alter their personal profile to suit my needs, I would certain use "please", "thank you", and a thorough explanation as to why I am requesting it.  I've always been nice to you.  Don't get smart with me.

well, I  I do have an ask me thread    :\'(

I can't stand Oliver Twist!

I'm proud of little man (Wobo) for actually setting a goal and sticking to it. He said he was gonna stay off this site for a while to focus on school and it seems he's pulling through.

I had never thought in my wildest nightmares that I would be nostalgic for the 2000s, but spending a couple of days in my teenage hometown of downtown Toronto/East York managed to do the trick. Even though I'm probably happier in my quiet suburb 40 km away than I ever was while living there, something about the big city always draws me in and leaves me starry-eyed.

It's the romance of an old streetcar chiming it's bell down a narrow street of Victorian row homes wrapped in autumn-red ivy that inspires creativity. It's the electricness of the sky-high towers and neon signs that scream out opportunity and radiate energy. It's the heartbeat of the business suits, the ethnic restaurants, and the bicycles parked on top of each other that keep hard work and dedication alive.

You can walk through a wide boulevard of rich autumn trees, and you'd swear you saw all the colours of the spectrum there. You can hear the cacophony of a hundred languages being spoken all at once on a restaurant patio, each with their own story to tell. You can feel the freezing yet invigorating winds, and then smell the cold, crisp air before the autumn snow starts to fall on a late October day. The way the city overwhelms each of the senses is exciting and exhausting. But even amid all this chaos, the people of this city still manage to be so orderly and law-abiding. It's our home, it's our community; we won't make a mess of it!  8)

Each street has its own memories for me. It's like a large labyrinth, but I've been to almost every dead-end there is. Not all the memories are positive of course, like I said, I never thought I'd be nostalgic for it, but I've lived long enough to have a treasure trove of positive memories too. It's funny how over time, the brain biases itself towards positive memories over negative ones. I heard it's something to do with keeping up self-esteem. Well, I'll take it, I think we could all use more of that :P

/my amateur attempt at long-winded poetry

My friend broke she tailbone.

I'm proud of little man (Wobo) for actually setting a goal and sticking to it. He said he was gonna stay off this site for a while to focus on school and it seems he's pulling through.
He actually has deleted his account....

BTW does this forum have an ignore function? I would like to put it to use on some people.... ::)

He actually has deleted his account....

BTW does this forum have an ignore function? I would like to put it to use on some people.... ::)


I hope it's not me on that list ;D

Go to your profile, hover over "modify profile", then hover over "Buddy/ignore list" and click on ignore list. You can add people to your ignore list from there.

I hope it's not me on that list ;D

Go to your profile, hover over "modify profile", then hover over "Buddy/ignore list" and click on ignore list. You can add people to your ignore list from there.
Thanks and goodbye!
Nah, just kidding. ;D

We might not have the same opinion sometimes but that is perfectly okay. You are far away from my ignore list. :)

Unfortunately, I can't ignore anyone.  :-\\


Cat

Is this the positivity thread? ;D

He actually has deleted his account....

BTW does this forum have an ignore function? I would like to put it to use on some people.... ::)

Sometimes, that's just what you have to do.


Unfortunately, I can't ignore anyone.  :-\\


Cat

Lol, poor Cat.

Is this the positivity thread? ;D

Sorry  ;D

He actually has deleted his account....

BTW does this forum have an ignore function? I would like to put it to use on some people.... ::)


You cannot ignorem.l

Sir Billzy for banned user, 2018.

Sir Billzy for banned user, 2018.


I've been a member here since before you were born! How dare you.

Unfortunately, I can't ignore anyone.  :-\\


Cat
Over the years my list has been long, and when the members go, it does get shorter.

Over the years my list has been long, and when the members go, it does get shorter.

And ignoring them is one way to not let them bother you.

Guys... I'm feeling it! There's a bounce in my step. Life is looking up. I think there are good things in store for me in the coming months.  8)

Guys... I'm feeling it! There's a bounce in my step. Life is looking up. I think there are good things in store for me in the coming months.  8)
You found your neighbor's hidden pot cache?  ???

:D ;D

You found your neighbor's hidden pot cache?  ???

:D ;D


Expose me ;D

I need to get back into my nostalgia craze if I have nothing to look forward to.

I am so gloom

I was at Walmart just recent as usual. A lady ended up behind me in the line and we communicated. She looked out for me, paid for my selects, brought me 4 minute maid orange juices and gave me a 20.

I was at Walmart just recent as usual. A lady ended up behind me in the line and we communicated. She looked out for me, paid for my selects, brought me 4 minute maid orange juices and gave me a 20.


That's nice of her. O0

Wishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday season...

My happiness has surpassed everything. Yayy!! ;D

My happiness has surpassed everything. Yayy!! ;D


That's wonderful! :)

I'm getting $920 dollars back from my tax refund!  :)

I'm getting $920 dollars back from my tax refund!  :)


I suggest you donate it to a LGBTQA non-profit. 

I'm getting $920 dollars back from my tax refund!  :)

I know this post is a bit old, but congratulations! That's a good chunk of money that'll do a lot of good, I'm sure.

I suggest you donate it to a LGBTQA non-profit.



I suggest that you go away! >:(

I know this post is a bit old, but congratulations! That's a good chunk of money that'll do a lot of good, I'm sure.


I should be getting it within the next few weeks.

Finally closed last weekend as the seller of my mom's estate condo.  It has been a long difficult journey.  A big burden lifted at last! 

Finally closed last weekend as the seller of my mom's estate condo.  It has been a long difficult journey.  A big burden lifted at last!

Awesome!! That is excellent news! O0

Kinda similar to what happened just about two years ago with my grandpa's house in Palm Desert after we cleared it out, fixed it up, and put it on the market.

Finally closed last weekend as the seller of my mom's estate condo.  It has been a long difficult journey.  A big burden lifted at last!



Congrats. We are in the process of closing on our house that we have been trying to sell for about 5 years now. Unfortunately, we are selling it less than what we owe on it but after it closes, we won't have to pay for insurance, taxes, heating, taxes, other expenses, taxes.  Oh, did I mention taxes?

We recently had some activity concerning our Puerto Rican house. Hopefully, that one will be sold soon, too. We don't owe anything on that house but we probably won't get what we invested in it. Oh well.


Cat

Congrats. We are in the process of closing on our house that we have been trying to sell for about 5 years now. Unfortunately, we are selling it less than what we owe on it but after it closes, we won't have to pay for insurance, taxes, heating, taxes, other expenses, taxes.  Oh, did I mention taxes?

But what about taxes? ???


:D ;D ;)

Finally closed last weekend as the seller of my mom's estate condo.  It has been a long difficult journey.  A big burden lifted at last!



That's good news!

I found 3 dollars in the parking lot this morning! :)

Awesome!! That is excellent news! O0 ...




Congrats. ...




That's good news!


Thanks!  The estate isn't completely closed yet but that was the really hard part...

It’s hard to think positive when everything is going wrong but I wish positively into every one of your lives because I do care about you all.

I did my good deed for the day. I was waiting for the bus and saw a high schooler shivering from the cold. The bus wasn't coming for another 15 minutes so I offered him my emergency wool sweater I keep in my bag. He refused at first but I kept insisting. When he put it on he stopped shivering. He gave it back when we got on the bus and was really thankful. I feel good now :D

I did my good deed for the day. I was waiting for the bus and saw a high schooler shivering from the cold. The bus wasn't coming for another 15 minutes so I offered him my emergency wool sweater I keep in my bag. He refused at first but I kept insisting. When he put it on he stopped shivering. He gave it back when we got on the bus and was really thankful. I feel good now :D


That's good news. O0

This Friday I have plans to meet a friend at a restaurant for lunch. :)

I did my good deed for the day. I was waiting for the bus and saw a high schooler shivering from the cold. The bus wasn't coming for another 15 minutes so I offered him my emergency wool sweater I keep in my bag. He refused at first but I kept insisting. When he put it on he stopped shivering. He gave it back when we got on the bus and was really thankful. I feel good now :D


Lovely!    :)

I still enjoy my job after 3 years of being in it... and the fact that I got to eat lunch out with two people in my office (plus a special visitor) earlier this week. Not only was that a nice change of scenery, it gave the four of us a chance to chat about this 'n' that while we dined. :)

This Friday I have plans to meet a friend at a restaurant for lunch. :)

And it went well! She and I had a pleasant discussion about what we've been up to for the past couple years or so, mainly with our respective work.

Happy! 8)

Feeling grateful....happy!

Feeling grateful....happy!

Que bueno!! Always a good sentiment. O0 8)

For the most part I have, too.

So, as I mentioned on at least one other thread, we're gonna get a pool installed in our backyard... and while it's going to be a major expense, it'll be a really good thing once it's completed, because it'll be another place we can get some exercise. :) The digging hasn't started yet, but it should get started sometime this month, and the whole project will be completed at or near the end of September.

It’s hard to think positive when everything is going wrong but I wish positively into every one of your lives because I do care about you all.


thanks                I dont say much myself, but it's not that I don't care.

So, as I mentioned on at least one other thread, we're gonna get a pool installed in our backyard... and while it's going to be a major expense, it'll be a really good thing once it's completed, because it'll be another place we can get some exercise. :) The digging hasn't started yet, but it should get started sometime this month, and the whole project will be completed at or near the end of September.

Update: It's now slated to be completed sometime in October, since the digging still hasn't started yet. But it'll be nice to have it started, once the digging does commence.

Update: It's now slated to be completed sometime in October, since the digging still hasn't started yet. But it'll be nice to have it started, once the digging does commence.

And now, a month later, I can say that our pool construction is progressing along very well. It might even get finished in early October. :)

Tomorrow I am looking forward to going out to lunch with my coworkers. :)

Tomorrow I am looking forward to going out to lunch with my coworkers. :)
Excellent!

How your prepared a conversation list for the dinner table?

Excellent!

How your prepared a conversation list for the dinner table?

No, conversation topics often arise from what we're talking about.

And I'm happy to report that it went well; we all had a great time! 8)

...I'm happy to report that it went well; we all had a great time! 8)


Hooray!  :)

My heart melts every time a greandkid calls me "Grandma."  :)


Cat

My heart melts every time a greandkid calls me "Grandma."  :)


Cat
I get the same feeling when my granddaughter smiles and excitedly runs towards me when she recognises me.

Making my dreams come true one step at a time. ❤

And now, a month later, I can say that our pool construction is progressing along very well. It might even get finished in early October. :)

And it did! In fact, this past Tuesday it was officially finished... so we got to take a dip! (I may have mentioned this on the monthly thread in PPP.) And let me tell you, it felt really good to do this.

Well it's been really cool to me to have found a plant that butterflies love eating  here in Modesto and I don't have to try buying 100's more to find one  a butterfly might like

did I mention that I came across a rhizome and  oh my gosh! this is what is going to keep the sun from frying the stem root attachment.

As many of you know from reading other threads, I was on a cruise last week; it was a pleasant feeling to be on a ship and relax, but also have some fun. The highlight, for me, was meeting and making a new friend, with whom I partook in various activities... and later connected with on Facebook to keep in touch with!

As many of you know from reading other threads, I was on a cruise last week; it was a pleasant feeling to be on a ship and relax, but also have some fun. The highlight, for me, was meeting and making a new friend, with whom I partook in various activities... and later connected with on Facebook to keep in touch with!
...and a new name on your Christmas Card List.  ;)

...and a new name on your Christmas Card List.  ;)

If we can get each other's mailing addresses, that is.

Hm. I was feeling a little down this morning because of my 2nd "family". But then I realized hey, I'm a singer!! Then I played my beautiful songs from which I streamed on Apple Music. I have achieved so much the past year.

And I know I have some more to come!

I've been feeling down on and off because I'm always fighting with self esteem trouble. I tend to worry friends don't want to be my friend anymore when they get distant, but apparently things are cool between me and them so that's one thing.

I'm trying to focus on counting my blessings. I've been getting used to a  new job this past year. I transferred departments and work by myself now, but I'm told to keep up the good work and I'm also told someone said the locker rooms have been cleaner since I started. I won an award for excellence or good work ethic this past fall at the awards dinner they hold every so often so those things make me feel better about myself. I hope it continues to go alright.

I am also trying get out of the house so I signed up for some boxing lessons just to try something new, plus fitness is important. I'll see how this goes.

I also made a new friend from work, but never got to spend time with him as he is moving across the country this week. If he flies back every few months I'm hoping we can get together.

Yesterday I was looking through old photo albums, and I found a picture of myself at my cousin's birthday party in 1989. It inspired me to sing a song from that year on Smule. Lol. I actually have it on my signature. So fun.

Busy weekend its been! But I am super happy!

Yesterday I was looking through old photo albums, and I found a picture of myself at my cousin's birthday party in 1989. It inspired me to sing a song from that year on Smule. Lol. I actually have it on my signature. So fun.

Busy weekend its been! But I am super happy!

I love looking through photo albums; it brings back wonderful memories. Even putting one together also brings back memories.

And today I'm having a nice relaxing time so far on my 40th b'day! 8)

And today I'm having a nice relaxing time so far on my 40th b'day! 8)

Happy birthday. :)

My leg is killing me...but I will remain positive at all times.

Happy birthday. :)

Thank you! Despite all the tough times in the world right now, I managed to have a completely exciting day yesterday. :) My parents made sure of that.

My leg is killing me...but I will remain positive at all times.


Hope you feel better.

I have generally been in a good mood lately, despite all the craziness in the world. :)

Today (Monday) I seem to have been in a positive mood. :)

681 listeners on my Spotify!! Woohoo! I can't wait for my single and album to be released already!

Beyond happy!!  8)

681 listeners on my Spotify!! Woohoo! I can't wait for my single and album to be released already!

Beyond happy!!  8)


That's wonderful, congratulations Jess. :)

That's wonderful, congratulations Jess. :)


Thanks. I'm in a great mood today!

691 listeners on Spotify!!! I am beyond happy right now!

691 listeners on Spotify!!! I am beyond happy right now!

Awesome!! O0

I noticed I just passed post #10,000 today!  Pretty cool  :)

I noticed I just passed post #10,000 today!  Pretty cool  :)


congratulations. :)

I noticed I just passed post #10,000 today!  Pretty cool  :)


That's a lot of posts! Good for you! :)

I noticed I just passed post #10,000 today!  Pretty cool  :)

Five-figure posts, excellent! O0

I haven't posted on here for nearly a year, but I wanted to announce I am now vaccinated. :). I received both of my doses.

I haven't posted on here for nearly a year, but I wanted to announce I am now vaccinated. :). I received both of my doses.


Welcome back and YAY!!!!


Cat

congratulations. :)



That's a lot of posts! Good for you! :)



Five-figure posts, excellent! O0


Thanks!  :)

I haven't posted on here for nearly a year, but I wanted to announce I am now vaccinated. :). I received both of my doses.


That's great. :)

Happy!!

I like all of the inthe00s members. I get along with everyone! Hugs all!!

I like all of the inthe00s members. I get along with everyone! Hugs all!!

Awwwww. :) :)

Hugs to you too!

I like all of the inthe00s members. I get along with everyone! Hugs all!!


Hugs to you too Jess. :)

Awwwww. :) :)

Hugs to you too!



Hugs to you too Jess. :)


Sweet. :)





Today's news: I have 1,112 listeners on Spotify!! I am beyond happy right now!  :D

Sweet. :)





Today's news: I have 1,112 listeners on Spotify!! I am beyond happy right now!  :D


That's wonderful. :)

The snow is melting😁

The snow is melting😁


snow is melting here but doing so quite slowly.

I have inner peace.

I have inner peace.


When I was a teenager my eldest brother gave me a copy of a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy van Pelt is stomping round saying how much she hates everything, and everyone. Charlie says “but I thought you had inner peace”. She replies “I do, but I still have outer obnoxiousness”.

Apparently my brother thought it applied to me!

https://i0.wp.com/sarahbarendse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/inner-peas.jpg?fit=199%2C300&ssl=1


Cat

When I was a teenager my eldest brother gave me a copy of a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy van Pelt is stomping round saying how much she hates everything, and everyone. Charlie says “but I thought you had inner peace”. She replies “I do, but I still have outer obnoxiousness”.

Apparently my brother thought it applied to me!



https://i0.wp.com/sarahbarendse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/inner-peas.jpg?fit=199%2C300&ssl=1


Cat


Heehee  :D

https://i0.wp.com/sarahbarendse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/inner-peas.jpg?fit=199%2C300&ssl=1


Cat

;D

https://i0.wp.com/sarahbarendse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/inner-peas.jpg?fit=199%2C300&ssl=1


Cat

;D

I always love a good wordplay meme. :D

Anyways, I hope everyone has a nice day today! :)

HAPPY. I'm alive. I'm a woman. I'm healthy. I sing. And I have over 2,000 listeners on Spotify!!

Meeting with new people in my life! I'm so happy right now!! And if previous people don't appreciate me, there are more ducks in the lake. Lovin life, and singing!

Meeting with new people in my life! I'm so happy right now!! And if previous people don't appreciate me, there are more ducks in the lake. Lovin life, and singing!


Nice outlook, Jessica!  :)

HAPPY. I'm alive. I'm a woman. I'm healthy. I sing. And I have over 2,000 listeners on Spotify!!

Meeting with new people in my life! I'm so happy right now!! And if previous people don't appreciate me, there are more ducks in the lake. Lovin life, and singing!

Those are definitely good things to be proud of! O0

Nice outlook, Jessica!  :)



Those are definitely good things to be proud of! O0


It's been a great day for me! I hope yours as well, AG and Jeffrey.  :)

I went walking yesterday and I noticed that I had lost some of my forward momentum so then I went for a walk today and I was able to walk around the block and I regained the forward momentum that I lost when I didn't go for a walk on Saturday.  All and all it was a great day!

I've been talking to my mother about how when this entire COVID thing is finally over I would like to see the members of Second City Toronto who have stars on Canada's Walk Of Fame.  Eugene Levy, who got his star in 2006, Catherine O'Hara, who got her star in 2007, and Andrea Martin; who got her star in 2018.  SCTV also got a star on the walk of fame in 2002 but unfortunately, Catherine and Eugene were either not invited to that induction ceremony or they didn't know about it and weren't asked if they wanted to come.
I think that Second City was a very important part of how Catherine and Eugene started in comedy in the first place.  Catherine did drunk scene pretty well and well, nobody does deadpan and nerdy characters like Eugene Levy does.

Meeting with new people in my life! I'm so happy right now!! And if previous people don't appreciate me, there are more ducks in the lake. Lovin life, and singing!


I like how you think Jess. :)

I like how you think Jess. :)


Hi Howard! And I'm not going anywhere neither. I will NEVER self delete. I'll just stay here with the wolves who complained about me posting too many pictures. They THINK they got a hold of me and ruined my day...uh uh. IN THEIR DREAMS.



I'm so lucky! Today was a great day! I have so many projects coming up. Happy!

Hi Howard! And I'm not going anywhere neither. I will NEVER self delete. I'll just stay here with the wolves who complained about me posting too many pictures. They THINK they got a hold of me and ruined my day...uh uh. IN THEIR DREAMS.



I'm so lucky! Today was a great day! I have so many projects coming up. Happy!



If you will never self delete, then why did you post a thread saying that you were going to delete your account?


Cat

If you will never self delete, then why did you post a thread saying that you were going to delete your account?


Cat


I kind of wondered that myself but wasn't sure I should ask. If this were politics it would be called a "flip-flop".  ;D

I was super excited today! I got a call from a modeling agency in New York asking me if I'd like to work with them! They became interested in me after seeing my Spotify page. I told them I would think about it. I have soo much going on in my life in right now! Between music and my studies...

I'm so fortunate, and I'm super happy!! My positivity comment for today: making your dreams come true is possible. Don't let the darkness of negative, evil people dim your light. Keep going! Hugs everyone! ❤❤❤

If you will never self delete, then why did you post a thread saying that you were going to delete your account?


Cat


At first I wanted to delete. Then some of the members asked me not to. Later I felt I shouldn't. Sorry if I confused everyone.


I kind of wondered that myself but wasn't sure I should ask. If this were politics it would be called a "flip-flop".  ;D


;D ;D

Hi Howard! And I'm not going anywhere neither. I will NEVER self delete. I'll just stay here with the wolves who complained about me posting too many pictures. They THINK they got a hold of me and ruined my day...uh uh. IN THEIR DREAMS.



I'm so lucky! Today was a great day! I have so many projects coming up. Happy!


I'm glad you changed your mind. :)

I was super excited today! I got a call from a modeling agency in New York asking me if I'd like to work with them! They became interested in me after seeing my Spotify page. I told them I would think about it. I have soo much going on in my life in right now! Between music and my studies...

I'm so fortunate, and I'm super happy!! My positivity comment for today: making your dreams come true is possible. Don't let the darkness of negative, evil people dim your light. Keep going! Hugs everyone! ❤❤❤


Good Luck. :)

I was super excited today! I got a call from a modeling agency in New York asking me if I'd like to work with them! They became interested in me after seeing my Spotify page. I told them I would think about it. I have soo much going on in my life in right now! Between music and my studies...

I'm so fortunate, and I'm super happy!! My positivity comment for today: making your dreams come true is possible. Don't let the darkness of negative, evil people dim your light. Keep going! Hugs everyone! ❤❤❤

A bit late, but I'm happy about this news!! And I agree with your positivity quote as well; I always like reading kind words like that. O0

❤❤

My positive thing is that I finally have a set schedule at work and I’m finally full time!

My hours were almost always the same for a few years till a bunch of work changes happened that screwed me over. I switched departments and it helped but now months later I finally have a set one again and this time my days off are the same every week too. It’s also the first time in over 6 years I am full time. You see, I allowed myself to get fired from my old store and I still regret it. When I came back to the company, in a new store, only part time hours were available. Now 4 years later I finally have full time. When I was overnights I had a set schedule but was still not full time. And that’s another thing, I miss overnights (that my particular store got rid of). I’ve read some old posts I made and oh boy I regret the way I talked about it cause looking back it was a great shift for me. Now with working early I have customers but better than it could be lol. I can try to transfer to a store with overnights for me someday! But for now, despite all the stress inducing crap the company puts us through, I’m just glad I have set hours and days off again. 4 AM - 1 PM Wednesdays through Sundays!

My positive thing is that I finally have a set schedule at work and I’m finally full time!

My hours were almost always the same for a few years till a bunch of work changes happened that screwed me over. I switched departments and it helped but now months later I finally have a set one again and this time my days off are the same every week too. It’s also the first time in over 6 years I am full time. You see, I allowed myself to get fired from my old store and I still regret it. When I came back to the company, in a new store, only part time hours were available. Now 4 years later I finally have full time. When I was overnights I had a set schedule but was still not full time. And that’s another thing, I miss overnights (that my particular store got rid of). I’ve read some old posts I made and oh boy I regret the way I talked about it cause looking back it was a great shift for me. Now with working early I have customers but better than it could be lol. I can try to transfer to a store with overnights for me someday! But for now, despite all the stress inducing crap the company puts us through, I’m just glad I have set hours and days off again. 4 AM - 1 PM Wednesdays through Sundays!


Wow. I'm happy for you! That's wonderful.  :)

My positive thing is that I finally have a set schedule at work and I’m finally full time!

My hours were almost always the same for a few years till a bunch of work changes happened that screwed me over. I switched departments and it helped but now months later I finally have a set one again and this time my days off are the same every week too. It’s also the first time in over 6 years I am full time. You see, I allowed myself to get fired from my old store and I still regret it. When I came back to the company, in a new store, only part time hours were available. Now 4 years later I finally have full time. When I was overnights I had a set schedule but was still not full time. And that’s another thing, I miss overnights (that my particular store got rid of). I’ve read some old posts I made and oh boy I regret the way I talked about it cause looking back it was a great shift for me. Now with working early I have customers but better than it could be lol. I can try to transfer to a store with overnights for me someday! But for now, despite all the stress inducing crap the company puts us through, I’m just glad I have set hours and days off again. 4 AM - 1 PM Wednesdays through Sundays!


That's wonderful. :)

In another 2 weeks I will be celebrating 14 years pushing carts and being a cart attendant.  :)

My mom has had a pleasant Mother's Day today... from me cooking breakfast for her to taking her out for a meal to spending time with me (and my dad). :)

I'm going through sleep therapy and it's making me quite miserable.

For the first week I was only allowed to sleep 4-5 hours (and I was still waking up earlier than my alarm).

Surprisingly that wasn't even the most difficult part. I still felt alert despite having slept only 3 hours. I've ramped up to 7 hours now, but it's very low quality sleep. Even when I'm sleeping I still feel like my brain is wired and thinking, not truly sleeping. And all day I feel zero energy and easily irritable.  :-\\

The good news is that my morning insomnia seems to have been vanquished: I wake up with my morning alarm. Still some work to do though, apparently the misery lasts about 3-6 weeks and I'm only 1 week through.


I had to get off this sleep therapy programme for a few months, but I restarted at the end of March.

Starting off, I was only allowed to lay in bed for 5.5 hours a day. With my insomnia it meant I was getting closer to 4 to 5 hours of sleep a day, and it was one of the most miserable things I've done to myself. Soon enough though I was so exhausted that I was managing to sleep the whole 5.5 hours without waking up in the middle of the night.

From there I bumped my time in bed to 5.75 hours, and added 15 minutes each time I "mastered" each step, which involved soundly sleeping through the night without or with little insomnia for most the week.

Today I'm happy to say I've managed to "master" sleeping 7 hours in bed without insomnia! A huge part of me doubted I could make it this far, but I'm so happy I stuck through.

7 hours still seems to make me sleepy so I am bumping it to 7.25, but I no longer consider myself an insomniac. :)

The programme involved a lot of other bits. I would say sleep restriction wasn't even the most important. I notice a particularly egregious thought right in my original post: "even when I'm sleeping my brain feels wired" - insomniacs are notorious for confusing light sleep with no sleep! Fixing negative beliefs about sleep such as this was the most important part for me. Now I don't dread going to bed.

I had to get off this sleep therapy programme for a few months, but I restarted at the end of March.

Starting off, I was only allowed to lay in bed for 5.5 hours a day. With my insomnia it meant I was getting closer to 4 to 5 hours of sleep a day, and it was one of the most miserable things I've done to myself. Soon enough though I was so exhausted that I was managing to sleep the whole 5.5 hours without waking up in the middle of the night.

From there I bumped my time in bed to 5.75 hours, and added 15 minutes each time I "mastered" each step, which involved soundly sleeping through the night without or with little insomnia for most the week.

Today I'm happy to say I've managed to "master" sleeping 7 hours in bed without insomnia! A huge part of me doubted I could make it this far, but I'm so happy I stuck through.

7 hours still seems to make me sleepy so I am bumping it to 7.25, but I no longer consider myself an insomniac. :)

The programme involved a lot of other bits. I would say sleep restriction wasn't even the most important. I notice a particularly egregious thought right in my original post: "even when I'm sleeping my brain feels wired" - insomniacs are notorious for confusing light sleep with no sleep! Fixing negative beliefs about sleep such as this was the most important part for me. Now I don't dread going to bed.


O0 That's great!

My positive thing is that I finally have a set schedule at work and I’m finally full time!

My hours were almost always the same for a few years till a bunch of work changes happened that screwed me over. I switched departments and it helped but now months later I finally have a set one again and this time my days off are the same every week too. It’s also the first time in over 6 years I am full time. You see, I allowed myself to get fired from my old store and I still regret it. When I came back to the company, in a new store, only part time hours were available. Now 4 years later I finally have full time. When I was overnights I had a set schedule but was still not full time. And that’s another thing, I miss overnights (that my particular store got rid of). I’ve read some old posts I made and oh boy I regret the way I talked about it cause looking back it was a great shift for me. Now with working early I have customers but better than it could be lol. I can try to transfer to a store with overnights for me someday! But for now, despite all the stress inducing crap the company puts us through, I’m just glad I have set hours and days off again. 4 AM - 1 PM Wednesdays through Sundays!


Similarly, I have finally become full time at my work, after 5+ years of being part time!

This was due to our Admin Assistant leaving after only 16 months with the company. And I have been learning to do some of his tasks. In mid-April he officially left, and then I began a 5-week trial as a full-time employee so that I could learn the tasks. I seemed to pick up fairly well on them. And then last week I was officially made full time (as noted on the May monthly thread).

I definitely feel positive since King Kullen called me yesterday afternoon and asked If I was still looking for work.  :)

Today, as I mentioned in the "monthly" thread on PPP, my coworkers and I had lunch together (from Panera) in the office for the first time since before Covid. It felt good for us all to sit together for 30+ minutes, eat, and chat. (I was the one who ordered the food and went out to pick it up.)

I had to get off this sleep therapy programme for a few months, but I restarted at the end of March.

Starting off, I was only allowed to lay in bed for 5.5 hours a day. With my insomnia it meant I was getting closer to 4 to 5 hours of sleep a day, and it was one of the most miserable things I've done to myself. Soon enough though I was so exhausted that I was managing to sleep the whole 5.5 hours without waking up in the middle of the night.

From there I bumped my time in bed to 5.75 hours, and added 15 minutes each time I "mastered" each step, which involved soundly sleeping through the night without or with little insomnia for most the week.

Today I'm happy to say I've managed to "master" sleeping 7 hours in bed without insomnia! A huge part of me doubted I could make it this far, but I'm so happy I stuck through.

7 hours still seems to make me sleepy so I am bumping it to 7.25, but I no longer consider myself an insomniac. :)

The programme involved a lot of other bits. I would say sleep restriction wasn't even the most important. I notice a particularly egregious thought right in my original post: "even when I'm sleeping my brain feels wired" - insomniacs are notorious for confusing light sleep with no sleep! Fixing negative beliefs about sleep such as this was the most important part for me. Now I don't dread going to bed.
I don't truly have insomnia, but I do get hit with insomnia symptoms every few months. I don't have them anymore, for now, but they last came back a few days ago. I remember they were really bad in late February-early March. That time period, I was one hormonal wreck who could barely sleep. Even the lamest and tamest of sexual innuendos just set me off, such as, ''Get down, get down, and move it all around.''  ;D https://www.psypost.org/2016/11/study-finds-link-poor-sleep-quality-increased-sexual-arousal-women-46040 Also, I see what you mean about light sleep. I would sometimes feel bad about only having microsleeps for hours in a row, now I know that it's still sleep.

Thanks to whoever turned this one idiot into a guest. Even if I hate whoever turned him into a guest, it would mean I hate you a little less now. I kind of wish the account was around still, just so I could further smite him, but now he's yesterday's news.

I definitely feel positive since King Kullen called me yesterday afternoon and asked If I was still looking for work.  :)

And from your posts in other threads, I gather that you seem to like it there now, which is good. O0

And from your posts in other threads, I gather that you seem to like it there now, which is good. O0


It has kept me busy.

I have 699 listeners on Spotify this month!! Woohoo! And the numbers are going up!

I have 699 listeners on Spotify this month!! Woohoo! And the numbers are going up!


Wonderful. O0

I have 699 listeners on Spotify this month!! Woohoo! And the numbers are going up!



That is wonderful news! O0

I have generally been in a good mood lately, despite all the craziness in the world. :)

...and again. O0

Someone has recently asked me to marry him...and I feel very strongly that he is the one! There are various hints that make me believe he is the one. *sigh*. I want a fairytale wedding! Sooooooooo happy right now! ❤

Someone has recently asked me to marry him...and I feel very strongly that he is the one! There are various hints that make me believe he is the one. *sigh*. I want a fairytale wedding! Sooooooooo happy right now! ❤


Very interesting article about his from Psychology Today.

Why Do Women Want "Fairy Tale Weddings"?
How Disney's princes and princesses have shaped our sex roles

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201411/why-do-women-want-fairy-tale-weddings

Excerpts:

The stereotypical Disney heroine’s story ends in a fairy tale wedding. Whether it’s Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, her dress sparkles as she captivates not only her prince but millions of little girls captivated by those sparkles. A column in the New York Times tells us to “Blame the Princess” for women’s preoccupation with finding the perfect wedding dress. Abby Ellin, the author, notes that “Many women still dream, feverishly, about their wedding, even those with no groom or boyfriend in sight.” According to Ellin, it’s the white gown, and not the marriage, that figures prominently in those dreams.

I'm hopeful that next month I can finally get at least the first part of my driver's license. 
I still need to get an updated copy of the Ontario Driver's Handbook before I do that and just really do a cram session.  But going all the way to Toronto.  Jeeze Louise I don't want to do that!

Very interesting article about his from Psychology Today.

Why Do Women Want "Fairy Tale Weddings"?
How Disney's princes and princesses have shaped our sex roles

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201411/why-do-women-want-fairy-tale-weddings

Excerpts:

The stereotypical Disney heroine’s story ends in a fairy tale wedding. Whether it’s Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, her dress sparkles as she captivates not only her prince but millions of little girls captivated by those sparkles. A column in the New York Times tells us to “Blame the Princess” for women’s preoccupation with finding the perfect wedding dress. Abby Ellin, the author, notes that “Many women still dream, feverishly, about their wedding, even those with no groom or boyfriend in sight.” According to Ellin, it’s the white gown, and not the marriage, that figures prominently in those dreams.



Yes! Exactly that.

And because we're women, and it's romantic.  :)

Yes! Exactly that.

And because we're women, and it's romantic.  :)


By the way, is this the same guy that proposed to you a few months ago, at the same time you had the date scheduled with Charlie Puth, when you said you were getting married "in three years", and then cancelled the whole thing (and cancelled Charlie Puth too)? Or is this a different guy? You certainly have a lot of suitors. If this is a new guy it's awfully sudden.

By the way, is this the same guy that proposed to you a few months ago, at the same time you had the date scheduled with Charlie Puth, when you said you were getting married "in three years", and then cancelled the whole thing (and cancelled Charlie Puth too)? Or is this a different guy? You certainly have a lot of suitors. If this is a new guy it's awfully sudden.


We've known each other. But I'm not saying any names until I am married. Then I will sign in and share it with all of you!

We've known each other. But I'm not saying any names until I am married. Then I will sign in and share it with all of you!

Good Luck. :)

Today marks 2 months at my new job. :)

Yes! Exactly that.

And because we're women, and it's romantic.  :)


This is a surprisingly good answer. It makes no apologies and has no presuppositions. Many women, when asked why they want a so-called "fairy tale wedding" go into all kinds of gobbledygook about "it must be a perfect day" and "I deserve this" and "it's my day", blah, blah, blee. It always comes across as so selfish and so brainwashed. They didn't invent the marketing term "bridezilla" for nothing. Your answer just states that it's the divine right of women.

One thing I never got is this bit that the wedding is "the happiest day of a woman's life". Really? What about the rest of the marriage? She's already had "the happiest day of her life", so is is all downhill from there? And what if, God forbid, the couple gets divorced one day and the woman marries again and enters into a fantastic marriage? Is the second wedding the SECOND happiest day of her life, or does the first happiest day get demoted to make way for the second wedding? This whole "happiest day" concept has more holes in it than swiss cheese. Best to not worry to much about having a "fairy tale" perfect wedding and concentrate on making a good marriage. So what if it rains or if the dress doesn't fit right or something. It will give the couple something to look back and laugh about in years to come.

This is a surprisingly good answer. It makes no apologies and has no presuppositions. Many women, when asked why they want a so-called "fairy tale wedding" go into all kinds of gobbledygook about "it must be a perfect day" and "I deserve this" and "it's my day", blah, blah, blee. It always comes across as so selfish and so brainwashed. They didn't invent the marketing term "bridezilla" for nothing. Your answer just states that it's the divine right of women.

One thing I never got is this bit that the wedding is "the happiest day of a woman's life". Really? What about the rest of the marriage? She's already had "the happiest day of her life", so is is all downhill from there? And what if, God forbid, the couple gets divorced one day and the woman marries again and enters into a fantastic marriage? Is the second wedding the SECOND happiest day of her life, or does the first happiest day get demoted to make way for the second wedding? This whole "happiest day" concept has more holes in it than swiss cheese. Best to not worry to much about having a "fairy tale" perfect wedding and concentrate on making a good marriage. So what if it rains or if the dress doesn't fit right or something. It will give the couple something to look back and laugh about in years to come.


I can't speak for all women but I can speak for myself. My first marriage, I didn't have much of a wedding (we got married in front of a judge-and our witnesses were both friends of his.) Not exactly the happiest day of my life and the marriage was even worse.

For my second marriage, in my eyes, I did have a "fairy tale" wedding-I was marrying the Love of my Life, most of my family and friends were there. Everyone had a great time. I was disappointed that my dress-which I had made, didn't fit me like it was made for me-which it was but that was because I hired the wrong seamstress. I was also disappointed that a few people couldn't attend-including one of my sisters and her daughters. My grandmother couldn't attend because she couldn't travel but she did watch the wedding at my sister (who didn't attend) via her computer thanks to my computer guru brother (days before Skype or Zoom). Even though they couldn't attend, they were still there. I often watch the videos of both the ceremony and the reception. We hired a videographer (a student of Carlos') who brought a friend along. So that was two videos. My brother recorded what my sister & grandmother saw (three) and my brother-in-law also recorded it (four). Yes, it was the best day of my life. And best part is that I am having a "happily ever after." Every year on our anniversary, Carlos & I dance to "our song" which is a waltz-and to me, that is the most romantic dance. The funny thing is that the song is not originally from a Disney movie but Disney did buy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gZrYyi-XRQ


Cat

Very interesting article about his from Psychology Today.

Why Do Women Want "Fairy Tale Weddings"?
How Disney's princes and princesses have shaped our sex roles

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201411/why-do-women-want-fairy-tale-weddings

Excerpts:

The stereotypical Disney heroine’s story ends in a fairy tale wedding. Whether it’s Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, her dress sparkles as she captivates not only her prince but millions of little girls captivated by those sparkles. A column in the New York Times tells us to “Blame the Princess” for women’s preoccupation with finding the perfect wedding dress. Abby Ellin, the author, notes that “Many women still dream, feverishly, about their wedding, even those with no groom or boyfriend in sight.” According to Ellin, it’s the white gown, and not the marriage, that figures prominently in those dreams.



Sadly, too many women dream about the wedding instead of the marriage.  :-\\


...For my second marriage, in my eyes, I did have a "fairy tale" wedding-I was marrying the Love of my Life, most of my family and friends were there. Everyone had a great time. I was disappointed that my dress-which I had made, didn't fit me like it was made for me-which it was but that was because I hired the wrong seamstress. I was also disappointed that a few people couldn't attend-including one of my sisters and her daughters. My grandmother couldn't attend because she couldn't travel but she did watch the wedding at my sister (who didn't attend) via her computer thanks to my computer guru brother (days before Skype or Zoom). Even though they couldn't attend, they were still there. I often watch the videos of both the ceremony and the reception. We hired a videographer (a student of Carlos') who brought a friend along. So that was two videos. My brother recorded what my sister & grandmother saw (three) and my brother-in-law also recorded it (four). Yes, it was the best day of my life. And best part is that I am having a "happily ever after." ...

Cat


Absolutely!  It's nice to have a great wedding, but that's one day.  Having a great marriage, on the other hand, translates into having a great life.  The things that matter are things like, can we agree on how to spend, save and invest money?  Do we get along with each others' families?  Are we in agreement about how to grow (or not) the family?  Can we agree on who is doing what chores?  Who's going to work and when?  Important stuff like that.  Along with that the romance, the companionship, the having someone who has your back - all comes with the territory.  Being married is great - but only because we had all the right expectations going into it in the first place.  :)

I can't speak for all women but I can speak for myself. My first marriage, I didn't have much of a wedding (we got married in front of a judge-and our witnesses were both friends of his.) Not exactly the happiest day of my life and the marriage was even worse.

For my second marriage, in my eyes, I did have a "fairy tale" wedding-I was marrying the Love of my Life, most of my family and friends were there. Everyone had a great time. I was disappointed that my dress-which I had made, didn't fit me like it was made for me-which it was but that was because I hired the wrong seamstress. I was also disappointed that a few people couldn't attend-including one of my sisters and her daughters. My grandmother couldn't attend because she couldn't travel but she did watch the wedding at my sister (who didn't attend) via her computer thanks to my computer guru brother (days before Skype or Zoom). Even though they couldn't attend, they were still there. I often watch the videos of both the ceremony and the reception. We hired a videographer (a student of Carlos') who brought a friend along. So that was two videos. My brother recorded what my sister & grandmother saw (three) and my brother-in-law also recorded it (four). Yes, it was the best day of my life. And best part is that I am having a "happily ever after." Every year on our anniversary, Carlos & I dance to "our song" which is a waltz-and to me, that is the most romantic dance. The funny thing is that the song is not originally from a Disney movie but Disney did buy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gZrYyi-XRQ


Cat


Sounds to me like you had a "fairy tale wedding" because of the people and not because of the "trappings".

Sadly, too many women dream about the wedding instead of the marriage.  :-\\

Absolutely!  It's nice to have a great wedding, but that's one day.  Having a great marriage, on the other hand, translates into having a great life.  The things that matter are things like, can we agree on how to spend, save and invest money?  Do we get along with each others' families?  Are we in agreement about how to grow (or not) the family?  Can we agree on who is doing what chores?  Who's going to work and when?  Important stuff like that.  Along with that the romance, the companionship, the having someone who has your back - all comes with the territory.  Being married is great - but only because we had all the right expectations going into it in the first place.  :)


Yup. I always say that in my first marriage, I married the wrong person at the wrong time for all the wrong reasons. I was told that the first year of marriage is hard. Then it was the first 5 years. That marriage didn't last past the 6th year because they were ALL hard. With Carlos, I married the right person at the right time for all the right reasons. Being married to him is so easy.

It is so funny how we are on the same wavelength. One of us will say, "Did you..." That is all we had to say and the other will answer knowing exactly what the other was talking about. Yeah, we have disagreements. If you live with ANYONE and it doesn't matter the relationship-husband/wife, siblings, mother/daughter, friends, etc, etc, you are GOING to have disagreements. It is how you work through those disagreement that make or break a relationship. I always say that we usually have our "semi-annual" argument because that is usual how often we have them. We haven't had one for a while and I am afraid that we are due.  :-\\


Cat

Sounds to me like you had a "fairy tale wedding" because of the people and not because of the "trappings".


Yup.


Cat

Today marks 2 months at my new job. :)

That's awesome. O0

This week marks 4 months that I've been full time at my current job.

Anyways... earlier I found out that a couple friends of mine from church - a young married couple - just welcomed their first child into the world this morning: a baby boy! They posted it on Facebook, so I had to congratulate them.

...This week marks 4 months that I've been full time at my current job.


O0 Fantastic!


Anyways... earlier I found out that a couple friends of mine from church - a young married couple - just welcomed their first child into the world this morning: a baby boy! They posted it on Facebook, so I had to congratulate them.


Good news - congrats to your friends!