What's Happening In Your World Today?

[Solar-Pavlova]

Just add anything that you have encountered be either good or bad - your feelings towards the topic, just off load all your worries and fears and even your happy thoughts and instances.

Share the world with us, and we will with you.

S-P :biggrin2:

[pepino]

My world today? Twelve hours at work, eat, and sleep. That's about it-gotta get to work now.:sad:

[BlackEye]

It is really rainy here today. Meh.

I am gonna work until around 4:30 PM and then hang with friends and "get drunk and be somebody". :D

[dragafari]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

[Firebird]

I'm still sitting around in my pj's, I can't go anywhere because all the gas stations in Charlotte appear to not have any gas. I don't have enough gas to go driving around. Does anybody else seem to be having this problem? I know the hurricane did a number on the gas, but my friend is in Colorado right now said there's plenty of gas. Hmmm...

[interplanetjanet]

I'm getting ready to go give a spelling test to 25 3rd grader who don't want to take a spelling test. At least I get to leave when I'm done, the teacher has to stay all day.

[Todash]

I took the day off work and am online so I can avoid putting away laundry. Hopefully later I will avoid cleaning, and then maybe avoid making dinner.

[Born In Sin]

Today we have to amputate a dogs front limb, she has bone cancer, so wish her luck! It has not metastised yet so we are guarded on the prognosis, but very hopeful!

[PatInTheHat]

I gotta go crawl around in gravel the size of golf balls in a bit (yeah, owwy owwy:glare:).
So in other words I'm once again proving, that procrastination has indeed, some really groovy benefits:wink2:
(it's like a mission, nay, a way of life:blush:)

[Volic]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

I am so sorry to read that, Draga!

(((((Dragadari)))))

[Volic]

In my world it is very dark now as the night is coming. Dogs are barking outside, a musical show is on. Two flies are crossing the computer screen and I can't get rid of them.

[Nero]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

tell them to joder themselves. Pareciera que no tienen verguenza esa gente.

as far as my world...

i am highly anticipating the weekend. working my way thru friday. risin up. back on the street. doing my time and taking chances. going the distance back on my feet. just a man and my will to survive. this happens too fast so many times. trading passion for glory. trying not it lose my grip on dreams of the past. fighting just to keep them alive.

(lol)

[Spideyman]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.



I am so sorry that happened to you, dragafari. You are the kinder and better person for having helped this man.

[Shasta]

I'm still sitting around in my pj's, I can't go anywhere because all the gas stations in Charlotte appear to not have any gas. I don't have enough gas to go driving around. Does anybody else seem to be having this problem? I know the hurricane did a number on the gas, but my friend is in Colorado right now said there's plenty of gas. Hmmm...

Greensboro is going through the same thing. Yet I just went to California and gas there was 20 cents cheaper. In CALIFORNIA! I hate North Carolina.

[BlackThorn]

Well, the woman at the bank behind the counter that was helping me with a crazy flood of time related overdraft fees, really proved herself to be a great person, as far as I'm concerned.

I took one look at her behind the desk, and saw the look on her face, and I thought I was completely doomed, and I was going to either close my account (which they won't let you do when you owe money), or tell them "oh well... I guess at the end of the week I'll owe you a thousand dollars, which you can send to collection, and I'd like to close my other account with you guys right now too."

But nope, she really saved my skin. I made a special trip to deposit $59 dollars last night, to catch up the few dollars I was behind in it, and this morning I looked at my account, and it was -$16 or whatever. I let her know that the money I put in last night, was already accounted for in my life, and if this bank dried it up within seconds, there was no way we weren't done our dealings forever.

But she said I was a human being, and not just a number, and was happy to waive the fees and not see me get screwed completely. With the rain of problems I've had in my life and the lives of my family recently, this really did make my day.

[dragafari]

It is really rainy here today. Meh.

I am gonna work until around 4:30 PM and then hang with friends and "get drunk and be somebody". :D

Here it has been raining cats and dogs too, and it's weird cause this is the driest city of Spain. But it started three days ago and I don't know when it will end. :oh:

[CorbinKale]

Up at 5:45 to have enough time to wake my son, who sleeps like a rock. Get him fed and make sure he has everything he needs for the day, then watch him climb into the schoolbus at 6:57.

Grab a second cup of coffee and check the MB's. Debate some politics, give some advice on recovering files from a dead hard drive. Think about cutting some more firewood, since the weather has been so pleasant, but feel the soreness from yesterday's cutting activities and decide to have a third cup of coffee. Turn on the news to watch the Democrats and Republicans insult each other about everything they can think of. Oh crap! Washington Mutual bank failed overnight! That was my bank, so I check my funds online. All is good, WAMU was bought out by JPMorganChase. Whatever. See a commercial touting the wisdom of investing in gold. Decide that investing in lead and brass is a better hedge for the future. Eat a doughnut.

I just finished loading 477MB of topo map segments onto a 2GB SDmicro card for my uncle's new Garmin GPSR, which is due for delivery in about 5 hours. After going over the basic functions with him, I will probably head back out to the woods to get another half cord, or so dragged up to the lot.

Later, I'll check the boy's homework, make some dinner and watch some more news. Before I go to bed, I'll spend about an hour on WoW. Friday nights are surprisingly good for farming mats, as everyone seems to think the Friday nights will be packed with folks who can only log on during the weekends. Silly, I know, but I get a big kick out of the counter-intuitive.

Just before drifting off to sleep, I change the alarm to 7:00am because tomorrow morning I drive 40 miles to help my brother renovate some old apartments. I thank God that I am retired young and enjoying my life. :)

[dejolane]

Cleaning a laundromat. Sounds like fun huh ?
Debbie

[Kim L.]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

Dragafari, that's terrible! You were helping someone and people insult you in return. We know you're a wonderful person and they don't even know you, so forget them and hang out with us.


(((((Dragafari)))))

[Kim L.]

Day off today, awoke to find the dog had pooped in several places in the dining rooms (the cat helped me find it LOL), four towels now in the washing machine, dog outside, cat looking smug...

Flying back to Nebraska this afternoon to go to the Huskers game with my dad (they play Virginia Tech tomorrow night), and to have lunch with a dear friend.

I have to say it: Go Big Red!

[JCBearss]

If this week had a title it would be Misery!! And I thought this was a vacation

[Nero]

Well, the woman at the bank behind the counter that was helping me with a crazy flood of time related overdraft fees, really proved herself to be a great person, as far as I'm concerned.

I took one look at her behind the desk, and saw the look on her face, and I thought I was completely doomed, and I was going to either close my account (which they won't let you do when you owe money), or tell them "oh well... I guess at the end of the week I'll owe you a thousand dollars, which you can send to collection, and I'd like to close my other account with you guys right now too."

But nope, she really saved my skin. I made a special trip to deposit $59 dollars last night, to catch up the few dollars I was behind in it, and this morning I looked at my account, and it was -$16 or whatever. I let her know that the money I put in last night, was already accounted for in my life, and if this bank dried it up within seconds, there was no way we weren't done our dealings forever.

But she said I was a human being, and not just a number, and was happy to waive the fees and not see me get screwed completely. With the rain of problems I've had in my life and the lives of my family recently, this really did make my day.

Man Blackthorn I went thru a similar situation just this week and unfortunately the bank was not so nice. I got the DOOM person you are talking about that is just waiting to give you a lecture on how to manage your finances and put you in your place. I told her to look at the last 10 years I have banked with them and see if I have had problems with this. Of course this doesn't matter to her. Or the next person I talked to. Or the supervisor.

So pretty much, I'm changing my direct deposit to another bank. The way they manipulated my stuff as soon as I got low is what killed me. Their high-to-low clearing, now that I have a reason to raise an eyebrow at it, and their overdraft fees are pretty much outright theft.

I'm glad that you, at least, got resolution to your issues.

[arista]

IT is gorgeous weather today in Indiana..Perfect almost. The day is going slowly, because work sometimes gets that way on Friday.

[Spideyman]

All's right in my little part of the world.

[marew1]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

That is terrible. Those passers-by should wait until their that old and not have someone as nice as you to help out.

[alien_u2]

Today in my world we have a tree in the roof and a possum in the garden...

[SusanNorton]

I'm letting my daughter sleep in this morning. I usually wake her at 6:40, in order to catch her 7:20 school bus. But she did a lot of swimming yesterday, and got to bed a little later than usual, so I'll drive her to school at 8:00.

I'll be chopping up limbs we cut yesterday from a tree, and bundling them into a size that the garbage men will pick up. I also have to go to the grocery, do about 6 loads of laundry (we have company coming on Friday), and sweep and mop and swiffer all floors. Our backyard is filled with mud and sand at the moment, and no matter how many times I tell people to wipe their feet/leave their shoes outside, I hear grit under my shoes when I walk in the kitchen.

[Carrie Anne]

I haven't even been to bed yet.
I put every sock I own on the living room floor, and matched them up. Only half of them had mates.
And, I found the cell phone I lost a month ago. I looked everywhere for it, and I do mean everywhere. I was sure it was stolen or dropped. But, no! It was under my bed! The same bed I looked under 50 million times. :glare:

[BlackEye]

I put every sock I own on the living room floor, and matched them up. Only half of them had mates.

That is amazing, usually I have a some that I can't find mates for. :biggrin2:

I'm just kidding. :smile2:

[brownmouse]

I loved reading all these little 'slices of life'. Dragafari, what a nasty thing to happen. - I firmly believe what comes around goes around so they'll get theirs!

Banks, dog poo, tree limbs, children, ... GREAT!

Let's see I am just now having my first cup of coffee. All my animals are zonked out on the furniture around me, sleeping like they were out all night partying. It's another gorgeous day - sunny and 80 and it is getting to me- it is supposed to be FALL- I want cold weather already!- and we haven't had rain in like 18 days. ( I know come Jan. I will remember I felt this way and think I am crazy). I need to go to the supermarket and then make dinner - i am thinking a chicken dish. My daughter comes home at 3 and I want to give her an early dinner so we can meet my husband at the Y and go swimming. We are all trying to get more exercise in our lives'. And, oh, I HAVE GOT to call back the lady from Sophie's old elementary school and tell her I will do face painting at the Fall school party.- fun.

[bookworm101]

In my world, I'm looking for gas.:sad:

[Dana]

In my world, I'm looking for gas.:sad:

Me too! What is with the gas shortage here?:eyebrow:
I'm holding a sleeping baby. He's heavy, but sweet. Gonna get the girls from school soon, laundry later if I can find a lightbulb for the utility room. It blew, so it's dark in there right now. That's about it. :smile2:

[dejolane]

Not talking to my daughter. She thinks I'm her babysitter for my granddaughter day after day. I love my granddaughter,don't get me wrong. But I got a life too. I 'm done raising my kids. I need my life back. I asked her how long do I have to help her she says till the 2 grandkids turn 18. I started to laugh. First she wants my help and then she turns around and says she is the mother. I just can't win. Any suggestions ?
And how is your life today ?
Debbie

[pepino]

I got about 3 hours of sleep last night after getting home from work at 3:15 a.m. The 3rd shift foreman where I work died in a motorcycle accident yesterday. The workforce is fairly small (about 120 employees) so everyone knew him. Came to work last night greeted by the management team and knew something bad had happened. The guy was only in his late 40s so I laid awake thinking about it and couldn't sleep. Getting ready to go to work again and it's kinda surreal. I've known lots of people that have died, but it always seems odd to me. Like, one minute you're here, and the next it's like you never were. :sad:

[dejolane]

This is the place to get out your troubles.

Debbie

[dejolane]

In my world, I'm looking for gas.:sad:

Bookworm,
Good luck. Gas here is 4.29 in Ohio.

Debbie

[bookworm101]

Not talking to my daughter. She thinks I'm her babysitter for my granddaughter day after day. I love my granddaughter,don't get me wrong. But I got a life too. I 'm done raising my kids. I need my life back. I asked her how long do I have to help her she says till the 2 grandkids turn 18. I started to laugh. First she wants my help and then she turns around and says she is the mother. I just can't win. Any suggestions ?
And how is your life today ?
Debbie



I understand completely. I love my Gabi like no other, but I have two days off from work and need to get things done and try to rest. I ain't no spring chicken anymore. My daughter seems to think my days off are HER days off. Can you watch Gabi while I yadda yadda whatever. Gabi is almost three, and still working on the potty thing. She gets bored easily and likes to be entertained, who don't. My daughter has out smarted me. She gets Gabi to call ME and say Nana can I come to your house please? I got no defense for that. I feel you D.

[Kim L.]

I got about 3 hours of sleep last night after getting home from work at 3:15 a.m. The 3rd shift foreman where I work died in a motorcycle accident yesterday. The workforce is fairly small (about 120 employees) so everyone knew him. Came to work last night greeted by the management team and knew something bad had happened. The guy was only in his late 40s so I laid awake thinking about it and couldn't sleep. Getting ready to go to work again and it's kinda surreal. I've known lots of people that have died, but it always seems odd to me. Like, one minute you're here, and the next it's like you never were. :sad:

Pepino, sorry to hear abut your loss.

[dragafari]

Today, I could call my grandma. Even though I faked my voice she recognized me immediately! It was a big and nice moment for me. She sounds good and her mind is much better now than after the brain stroke. :biggrin2:

[Spideyman]

I got about 3 hours of sleep last night after getting home from work at 3:15 a.m. The 3rd shift foreman where I work died in a motorcycle accident yesterday. The workforce is fairly small (about 120 employees) so everyone knew him. Came to work last night greeted by the management team and knew something bad had happened. The guy was only in his late 40s so I laid awake thinking about it and couldn't sleep. Getting ready to go to work again and it's kinda surreal. I've known lots of people that have died, but it always seems odd to me. Like, one minute you're here, and the next it's like you never were. :sad:


Pepino, I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your co worker and friend. I offer prayers for him, his family and his friends.
(((((pepino))))

[Spideyman]

Am preparing for some rain and thunder tonight. The day was sunny and grand. A day of miracles and a good friend.

[Firebird]

Bookworm,
Good luck. Gas here is 4.29 in Ohio.

Debbie

I finally got some today after waiting 45 minutes in line. It was $4.19 here today and they let me put $40 in! At least I almost have a full tank. So after a week of not driving my car: I get hit by a freakin' recycle truck! I had to laugh about it though, I wasn't in the car and I had literally just parked it outside my parents house and then CRUNCH! At least it will survive and the city of Charlotte will be paying for damages. I lost my side mirror and the cop that took the report told me to duct tape it in the mean time :glare:

[bookworm101]

Bookworm,
Good luck. Gas here is 4.29 in Ohio.

Debbie



I know its bad, I can't even find gas at any price. All the stations are out, and when you do you wait for hours hoping they don't run out before you get up there, which is what happened to me. I was next and they ran out.:sad:

[aussiewonder]

Not much here today, except for planting bulbs, and bare root plants and a dozen other plants that had completely forgotten that I had ordered. I'm pooped!
Made supper for the hubby so he could go to work, washed the dishes, came to computer. Pretty normal stuff.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Had a very pleasant experience on the way home from work. While driving along
and just thinking of all the negative things going on in the world, all of a sudden
traffic slowed and I saw two mother ducks and about 10 babies walking right out
into the traffic. I prayed that everyone would stop and let them waddle across
and they did....what a great feeling. Maybe there is hope in mankind after all.
That act of kindness made my day, and night.

[FlakeNoir]

Today we have to amputate a dogs front limb, she has bone cancer, so wish her luck! It has not metastised yet so we are guarded on the prognosis, but very hopeful!

I hope it went well Born-In, I'm a little afraid to ask for an update... but I hope she is recovering well. :smile2:

[pepino]

Working a 12 hour shift today, but I should be mowing my yard. It never fails, when I have the time to do it, it's raining.:glare:

[dragafari]

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet... but I have to go to get some food now. I'm leaving... but I don't want to... Well, I'm going anyway. Who wants to help me carrying it??? It's very heavy! Hmmm... I forgot you were so far away, hahaha! See you!

[smooth operator]

One hour left at work - then 2 days off!! Vacation in 3 weeks!! I'm not going anywhere, but I'm also not going to work. Think I'll sleep and read and watch some movies. Sounds like a plan!!

[alien_u2]

Vacation? What's that? lol

[Kim L.]

Had a very pleasant experience on the way home from work. While driving along
and just thinking of all the negative things going on in the world, all of a sudden
traffic slowed and I saw two mother ducks and about 10 babies walking right out
into the traffic. I prayed that everyone would stop and let them waddle across
and they did....what a great feeling. Maybe there is hope in mankind after all.
That act of kindness made my day, and night.

I love hearing about little acts of kindness like this.
Did you ever read the children's story "Make Way for Ducklings"? I think you'd like it.

[tempest]

Tonight I am planning for a lecture to give in class tomarrow night. I took this job for the money, but also because I have a fear of public speaking. I figured if this does not cure me nothing will. I have had a test every week :oh:

After this eleven week course of teaching adult "monsters" I will be ready for anything. :eek2: It's at a technical college for people not likely to be allowed into regular college. They learn a little and I learn allot about myself.

Then I am going to take a break, peer into a crystal ball............

[ItaliaQueen]

Ok this will be a long one!

My dad has been diagnosed with a heart failure 9 he has had this 10yrs)which he has continually carried on smoking and drinking! 2 months ago he was put back in hospital through neglecting himself by drinking himself stupid and not to mention the smoking and not eating! The specialist told us that his heart failure had got worse through not living a healthy lifestyle. Eventually they stabilised his condition and he was allowed to come home but now he has got ill again! I went to see him last night and he just shouted at me been very demanding and generally awful to me! I am finding it hard to cope with the way he has just let him so go over the years and my mum died when i was 8 through been an alcoholic! i ended up being taken into care as of neglect through both of them! I find it hard to cope with someone else's selfish behaviour! Do i have a right to be angry at his behaviour! I am now 23 and find that it brings back nightmares of when my mum was drinking herself stupid! I paint my bright smiley face on but deep down inside i am scared of loosing my dad! I have made a pledge to myself that i will be better than the both of them that i wont drink and smoke and will look after myself properly! I aim to stick to this!

[poisonbat]

Ok this will be a long one!

My dad has been diagnosed with a heart failure 9 he has had this 10yrs)which he has continually carried on smoking and drinking! 2 months ago he was put back in hospital through neglecting himself by drinking himself stupid and not to mention the smoking and not eating! The specialist told us that his heart failure had got worse through not living a healthy lifestyle. Eventually they stabilised his condition and he was allowed to come home but now he has got ill again! I went to see him last night and he just shouted at me been very demanding and generally awful to me! I am finding it hard to cope with the way he has just let him so go over the years and my mum died when i was 8 through been an alcoholic! i ended up being taken into care as of neglect through both of them! I find it hard to cope with someone else's selfish behaviour! Do i have a right to be angry at his behaviour! I am now 23 and find that it brings back nightmares of when my mum was drinking herself stupid! I paint my bright smiley face on but deep down inside i am scared of loosing my dad! I have made a pledge to myself that i will be better than the both of them that i wont drink and smoke and will look after myself properly! I aim to stick to this!

You have every right to be angry, but don't let it ruin you. My father had to have a triple bypass surgery about 25 years ago, and they told him the same thing. No drinking no smoking. He did quit drinking, but he continues to smoke. My mother quit smoking after he had his heart attack so that it would be easier for him to quit. She painfully planned meals without salt and generally gave up every bad habit she had to help him. He started sneaking cigarettes out back and she caught him many times. She started keeping money from him so that he could not buy any but he always found a way. This was one of the big things that broke up their 13 year marriage. So yes, I was angry at him too. Losing a marriage over a cigarette? All my mom wanted was for him to live healthy. He still smokes to this day. :glare::bat:

[mstay]

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad ItaliaQueen. You have every right to be angry! It is very selfish. He probably isn't very happy and doesn't like himself very much. On the other hand I understand that you still worry about losing him. Do whatever you need to for your own sanity. We will be here to support you if you need us.:smile2: Stay safe and stay healthy!

[brownmouse]

Hi, ItaliaQueen-I think you have a right to be upset but it is so hard to live with anger. It will wear you out. When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago I realized that I would never have a chance for the big "Come to Jesus" meeting I had always someday expected (consciously or unconsciously). - I always thought that some day she and I would sit down and she would finally apologize for some things that happened to me as a child (she let happen to me?)(I won't go into it but, yeah, there should have been an apology-IMO). But with her diagnosis this kind of ended that little daydream. -and, boy , I was so mad. I had to come to terms with some pretty sh!##y stuff and forgive her or just lose my mind or forget about having a relationship with her at all. I couldn't do it alone so I went to a therapist. It really helped. I can now see my Mom- who needs me more and more- and let the anger go.
This doesn't mean you should let your father be awful to you- NO WAY- tell him he needs to treat you right - but , might I suggest talking to someone about your very justifiable anger? It really helped me. Good luck. And kudos to you for wanting to better yourself!:smile2:

[ItaliaQueen]

Hi,

Thanks for all your supportive advice it really helped!So far he is coming home and they gave us the information we needed to know! I have found a better way to handle my anger and i have also thought about therapy as well!
He is going for a scan on his heart this afternoon and if they are satisfied he can come home! it was such a relief yesterday when i spoke to the staff at the hospital! All the tension just flowed out of my body! I sat and read all day it was brilliant and my dad sounded much happier! I am currently off for half term as i am a teacher and when ever i have time off its just so hectic in my life! I am finding that marking and preparing my lessons is a way to focus all my nervous anger! It might sound a bit crazy but i get so much done! I can smile today and thank you all xxx

[Merlsmom]

I'm slowly going blind and crazy. Lol. I'm sewing row upon row of long fringe onto a black sheath dress for my daughter's flapper costume for Halloween. It's going to be really cute, but it's a lot of work. BTW - she's 24 and married with a child of her own but can't sew to save her life (can't believe a daughter of mine can't sew!!!). I'm happy to do it but, geez, I'm tired of sewing fringe!

[Blue Delirium]

Its freaking cold in my part of the world today. I signed up for twitter, and I got three thousand words done. Now Im going to fix lunch. Have fun ya'll.

[dejolane]

What is happening in my world ? My daughter has come to me with her bills. Everybody has them and dealing with my bills I'm trying to help her. She just got her phone shut off yesterday.

Debbie

[danie]

ItaliaQueen,
I am sad that you have problems with your father, but I see from your last post that things are looking better. I agree with brownmouse about getting therapy. I think that most people have some sort of trouble with a member or members of his/her family. I used to think I was in the minority, but the more I talk with people, it's pretty obvious that most families aren't very perfect. I applaud you for your pledge to be a better person. You can break the cycle, and we're here for your support if you just need to blow off steam! God bless.

[Agincourt Concierge]

I'm glad you found a way to cope...that's a good thing....but for your father to change, he has to want to himself....I have seen patients with stomas (hole in your throat to breath through) smoking cigarettes out of them??!! Try not to get frustrated with him, it won't help either of you. He may never quit, so you need to prepare yourself for that outcome.

[Fieryness]

Last night was not a good night... my jeep broke down on the side of the highway. My husband had to get the kids (2 year old and a 5 month old) out of bed to come and get me.. It really bummed me out. We just spent money to get the car fixed!

[ItaliaQueen]

Hello!
I am prepared for change! These things make u take a good hard look at yourself and now i am more reflective than ever! Hopefully he will be coming home! I have been keeping myself busy as its my week off! Reading and preparing lessons! Its nice to know that were not the only family having problems!

[brownmouse]

I am so glad you are feeling bettter, ItaliaQueen!

I am ignoring my daughter's (who is home with ANOTHER cold- you go to the doctor for one reason and end up picking up another reason to go back:eek2:) pleas to find "The Wiz" songs off YouTube. She busted me looking for 80's songs and is draped on my shoulder asking for The Wiz, over and over again- and again, and again :wow: -now she is asking me what I am writing, now she wants to know what the "read the FAQ" sign says. Now I am pulling at my hair, now I am wringing my hands- I think she is going to keep this up for awhile- gotta run :biggrin2:

[ItaliaQueen]

Thank you brownmouse! I do agree you pick up more than you go in for at hospitals! Am obsessed with washing my hands non stop! Today has been very dull for me i have just sat around and done a bit of work but nothing to strenuous!

[JRLauer]

I should be working right now, but I said, "heck with it". So I went surfing on the web and here I am posting replies in my favorite forum.

[Blue Delirium]

Today is bill paying day! Yuk!!!! I gotta schedule doc appointments and write. I have two scheduled book reviews to do.
Im making bandolier bags for Christmas and so I'm doing beadwork for them.
And I gotta do some much needed housework. I didn't empty the litter boxes last night and it's getting gamy in here.
I joined twitter. My username is bayougoddess if anyone wants to follow me.

[ItaliaQueen]

i have returned back to work after half term to find out Ofsted is coming at the end of the week for inspection!!! lesson plan any one ?

[smooth operator]

My first day back at work after a week's vacation. Feels like I was never gone. Next time, I need to get out of the tri-county area.

[Lilies13]

I just have to rant...I have to go through another election campaign! First it was Canada, then US and now our Quebec parliament is having another election...I will not be voting as it is pointless but once more I have to listen to Politicians spew lies for their own glory...when will it ever end? Phew that made me feel so much better...yep that is what is going on in my world...boring!

[Blue Delirium]

Dammit Draga that sucks!

[ally88]

Stress, stress and more stress!!! Yet coming on here helps me chill so its all good:smile2:

[Blue Delirium]

today I screw up the universe :grinning:

[BlackEye]

The first decent snowfall of the year... about 4 inches.

[Blue Delirium]

Son is going to the dentist and I'm still working on deconstructing the universe. Fun fun fun.

[Lepplady]

In my world today? Let's see. I've got a few things to set to rights, then get to work. I've finally figured out how to resolve a huge plot hole in my next book, and there are still a few issues going on with my current book.
And I've been inspired to work on a couple new drawings. I don't think I've touched pencil to paper in months. Lots of 'em. But it's a gorgeous day, and I feel like I can take on the world.

[Blue Delirium]

I fed the monster novel 3k more words, fixed lunch and am about to go out and hang out with my brother for a while. Ya'll have fun!

[Sheila Carlyle]

Done shopping for the Big Annual Christmas Extravaganza and Gift Orgy, but truth be told, this year we're celebrating more to the tune of Pretty Cool First Annual Christmas Family Fun and Modest Gift Missionary Position.:oo:

My man and I agreed it would be all about the kids this year, but I happen to know that he's gotten me a couple of really thoughtful presents...love.

The kids won't be getting all they would like, and though I won't know for sure til Christmas morn, I have high hopes that they'll dig what they DO get. I'm thinking the worst I'll have to deal w/is some :rolleyes: from the older two when I try to get them to sing Christmas songs, and it's time for me to relate the story of Christs birth to the little ones.

That's it, bake santa some cookies and think of a real special present for my other half(something good enough to immediately secure my position on the naughty list), then I'll be cruisin'.

S.

[JRLauer]

Wake up, eat, go to work, post on this board, go home, eat again, bed, repeat.

[Sheila Carlyle]

Wake up, eat, go to work, post on this board, go home, eat again, bed, repeat.

To the point, and sounds good to me.:sleepy::smile2:

S.

[Blue Delirium]

I'm about to go spend some quality time with my brother.

[Gwenivere]

It's raining buckets for hours now. If it was a few degrees colder it would be several feet of snow.

[Leighjavu]

Yesterday, I went to meet a 83 years old man to get a job. He had to buy some things at the supermarket so I helped him with the task. Many passers-by started to stare at me with reproach. One told me: you're a shameless taker! The other: Go to swindle people to your country! The rest looking angrily at me. I didn't understood till I looked the old man better and realized he was so white and blue-eyed, and I, well, the color of my skin tells that I'm a Latin.

Certain things will never change in our world.

How sad that No Good Deed Goes Unpunished for you on that incident.
Years ago I took my father in law to the Mall, and grocery store where I worked . He has been known to flirt with the women. I'd noticed some rather snidely looks from co-workers in the store for a time after that, but didn't know what was up. My manager approached me finally and said " I heard you like the geriatric crowd". I was rather ticked off.

[Lepplady]

In my world today? WRITING!! As ever.
:)
Ever since I figured out how to mend that plot hole in my second book (Sin) it's been flying by! Wish me luck with it!

[marie96]

Today I've been planning a beach party with some ppl from school and woke up one hour before I should.

[pandora]

Today my sister and I went to work and laughed all day!!! Picked up my boy and came home to his dog. Watered the grass and my Strawberries and looked at the view in my back yard. Today....my world is great!!!!

[phidgt]

Lately, my part of the world has been experiencing outrageous wind. Some of the gusts ae so strong I feel like I'm going to be toppled right over.

It has been blowing like this for days making it unbearable to be outside. I live in the Rocky Mountains and have never experienced such continuous wind. Is this a global warming thing?

[Girl87]

I've been in work. After my workday I walk to stable. Keep riding lesson and do some stable work. And ride an another horse.

[SKfan2006]

last night i had a dream where after i took my retainers out i had a loose tooth and i pulled it out. it didn't hurt or anything and the end of the tooth was pointy like you could use it as a weapon. first time i've ever had a teeth dream.

[dawnde]

I left work early, it's a beautiful day, and my dog Dodgerr and I are going for a long walk and while we are walking we are going to send positive cosmic vibes to my daughter who is taking her last and final final for this semester!

[BlackThorn]

I just had to clean a couple drops of Guinness draught off my laptop monitor.

I put on a pair of khakis earlier today, and found two bottle rocket spent plastic casings that I collected from a beach in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin, after a fireworks show on the 4'th of July last year.

The white one looks like a good sized dooby ready to blaze, so I'm happy with finding it and having on my desk. I'm happy too, because it was garbage we took with us off the island.

I asked a total hotty and sweety out too, and I'm waiting very patiently for her tanned and toned response. ;)

[catnoel]

Sunny in San Francisco. Currently at work between semesters so no work, hence I am here typing away. Gonna go get some chicken for lunch and split it with my bud at the wharf. Later gonna go to Richmond to see my other half. Having a BBQ tomorrow for some freinds. That is about it!!!:love:

[Raistlin]

It's a beautiful sunny day here. Going to take my daughter to the park, play some guitar, then finish Cell. Good times all around. :biggrin2:

[ally88]

It has been p***ing it down with heavy rain all day and I have been soaked through four times...grrr:glare:.

[pandora]

It's HOT!!!! 114* !! Ouch!! ( but it is still the best place on earth!)

[Solar-Pavlova]

Raining here but I'm ok, just got to work and started on the SKMB, checking up on my friends and drinking black coffee.

Was singing Jeff Buckley to myself on the bus to work, loved that guy's voice and songs, 'eternal life' and 'Last Goodbye'

life looks better thru the eyes of another

[catnoel]

Two nights ago a car crashed in front of my boyfriends house. You could literally go out on the patio and look in the car. I thought they spun out. Did not go outside to see because belive it or not I did not want to see real live grossness. Boyfriend is certified in CPR so he can deal with that!!! Police already on the scene. Read the paper the next morning and both people had been shot mulitple times and were already dead and that is why they crashed. Double damn!!!:sad:

[JRLauer]

It's HOT!!!! 114* !! Ouch!! ( but it is still the best place on earth!)

I think we're in the same place, it's 114 where I am too.

[jenboxer77]

It is going to be 108 degrees here today! Can you believe that? I can't! I feel like I am suffocating in this heat! But, I love it! A little twisted, I know, but that's me...

[aneaglesangel]

To tell the truth, I don't know how to explain all the things going on in my life right now. I've got to re-write my book, I do not have the blessing of the family. They are being very stubborn about it and I don't understand their feelings on the whole thing. (I never really asked to be involved, it sort of just happened, I was asleep when it began.) I wrote such a beautiful tribute to her and tried to make her sound so great, even if there are some things that are sort of dark about her past. I ran into this internet stalker and he contacted the family and destroyed everything I'd worked so hard for with the family, I'm feeling disappointed over that. At the same time, I don't know who this guy really is, and if he's dangerous or not. It's sort of the part of being a paranormal investigator, and one who is very public about what I do that can be hard. I want to share what I do, I want to make the victims' lives easier, and I want to make a change for the better for all of them. It sort of turned into a mess. I had no idea this guy was coming and it's scary how fast he located that family and contacted them!! I am trying to hide quietly and hope he goes away, I don't know what else to do about it.

On the other side, I'm feeling strong. I'm about to take on the entities that have been plaguing me ever since I ran into that girl's spirit. I'm building a "medicine wheel" and doing all I can do to become strong. I've been attacked by these things long enough and with or without the family's blessing, I'm going to find a way to end all this paranormal torment I've been under. Some amazing things have happened over the past few weeks that tell me I'm not alone in this and I'm trying to run with that. I'm trying not to let the disappointment I felt when things fell through with the family stop me from doing what I need to do. On that side I'm feeling pretty optimistic, this is not the first time I've faced negative entities, and since I'm in this field, I know it won't be the last. Each time, I learn more, and I grow stronger and more resolved to make the changes that will make this easier for all victims, including myself.

Then we have my bi-polar son, who I'm very worried about at this time. His doctor seems to think he's cycling badly and that his medications aren't helping him. If things don't improve for him, we may have to hospitalize him to do what they call a med evaluation and see if we can get his mood swings back on track. I really do have some great people working with us, so hopefully that won't be necessary, but it's been worrying me greatly. I don't have family, so I have to rely on the counselors, doctors and people from the programs I have him engaged in to help us. Sometimes it seems overwhelming. But when you have as much hope and love for your son, I can only see that this will win us through. I guess I've got a bit of extra stress lately and it really is slowing down the whole book writing process and I worry about that. If I can't get this first book done, then I'm out of the water. But I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Hopefully some ideas will come to me as to how to do this re-write (I wanted to be honest and not have to fictionalize any part of it) and my son's cycling moods will settle down before a hospitalization becomes necessary. I'm being as supportive and tough as I can with him, so something's gotta give in that department, I guess.

Ya know what they say though, it never rains, but it pours, and I guess that's a bit how I'm feeling at the moment. I've gone back to my simple Native American beliefs and putting the pieces together slowly. I think that one thing that saves me is being a paranormal investigator. It's not really just investigating, I get to help others, and I think that is one thing that really makes me feel good. With my stupid spine, I can't do all of the things I used to love, so this is one thing I can do no matter how I feel. I think many times giving of your heart to others really does make you see things in a new light. I just have to get past this time and I know the rainbow is on the other side. So one step at a time I guess and it will soon be brighter skies ahead. Or so I hope!

Sorry, jeesh, I didn't know I was going to go off on a rampage. But I guess I got some stuff off my chest, for I actually, suddenly feel a lot better! Thanks for the thread, I think I needed that!

[Solar-Pavlova]

And thank you for taking the time to get it out there, a person with a brave soul and full of spirit is never alone in the world, just maybe a little lost and needs time and guidence to help them find the way back on to their own path.

Maybe the batteries run out in our guiding lights.

Here's some rechargable lithiums, they get mighty bright!

Or just have this hard wired mains cable, that ought to help some.

S-P :wink2:

[Moderator]

(((aneaglesangel)))

Why not just change the names, create a fictional location, and some of the situations and write it as fiction? I think her spirit would understand and recognize your true intent even if others didn't.

[aneaglesangel]

Thanks guys! A good investigator always has batteries, but oooo, lithiums?? I think I'd like to try that out!!

Thanks Ms. Mod, that's the way I've been leaning, is to fictionalize her part of the story. This girl's spirit came to me for a reason, and I think I understand why. The family has been so hurt that they've lost sight of some things and have forgotten important things. Just because we want to believe things we can't make them true. Justice can't always be served in this world either. I know she was murdered, I saw circumstances of her last moments of life that I had no right to see. I figure at this point the most important thing is getting free of this whole situation. I think when that happens, she'll be free too, or so I hope. I also cringe at the thought of hurting the family any more than they've been hurt by her death, I hope that somehow out of all this, they do find peace, and that the girl's spirit can finally be laid to rest.

I've been stewing a bit on how I'm going to change her parts of it without using any of the real facts of things, but while still holding true to the story that is going on and I have a few ideas. I'm hoping if I just let things play out, the story will sort of just happen.

But thanks so much for the support. I do believe in powers higher than ourselves, and well, they're at work right now in my own life. I just have to trust in them, and myself!

Hugs!!!:love:

[Walter Wego]

I was fired today and I may not get unemployment.Se la vie.So it goes.etec,etc..

[Daisygirl]

I'm helping my niece at work. She's about to lose her mind because her husband is not very nice to her.

[Mary Strickland]

To all Moms out there,
My son (who is in the Navy Seabees) is being deployed---he doesn't know where. Either the desert or the Congo (yes, Africa!!!). This is just so hard---I thought getting him through school was the hard part..HA!! The days of muddy shoes and messy rooms was just "boot camp for moms". This is not the bus I wanted to ride.

[aneaglesangel]

Sorry to hear that Walter! I don't see why a person can't have unemployment if they need it, but maybe you'll find a new and better job real soon! Good luck hon! Hugs!

[Charms7]

Keep your chin up, Walter Wego. Just when life seems the darkest, a new dawn arrives! Please ask for help if you need it.

[dawnde]

To all Moms out there,
My son (who is in the Navy Seabees) is being deployed---he doesn't know where. Either the desert or the Congo (yes, Africa!!!). This is just so hard---I thought getting him through school was the hard part..HA!! The days of muddy shoes and messy rooms was just "boot camp for moms". This is not the bus I wanted to ride.
Hi Mary my son was in the Navy for 6 years and was deployed 3 times, twice to Iraq and once off the borders of North Korea. It was really difficult, it's just one day at a time. He has been home for almost one year and is going to college, and now he says he can't believe how fast it went! And we are doing the school thing again! Parenting is forever!! Thank god he has an awesome head on his shoulders, Africa would be incredible, my son has been all over the world now and is glad he had the guts to get out there and do it, he's only 24 and has seen so much and has become a very wise young man. When I think about the hardest times I had with being a parent to both of my children it does'nt compare to waiting for my son to come home, and now we are waiting for his best friend to come home. I'm right there with you! Take care :upside:

[Anagantios]

right now i'm enjoying my last few minutes before i head off to work....again.
pulling double shifts is tiring... but on the plus side its good money and i needs the money... there really does seem to be something odd going on at work... i put a glass on the middle of a table and it fell off and smashed...odd
anyway must dash

[Starchild]

Looking for another job. Planning to move to another city.

[ponygirl01]

okay... got you all beat (i think anyway)... lately? actually for the last 6 MONTHS i have been caring for a foster child that is ALSO a relative. I had to put my business on hold (my end of it anyway--marketing side of it), i have watched this child do new things that his parents should be seeing. my house went from being a very clean and organized place to a "toy store". I spent the first 4 months not getting any sleep because at 11 months old (when we took him in) he was STILL waking up every 2 hours to have a bottle... just like an infant. Still doing a lot of things that he should have outgrown. BUT i have to say that after 6 months, he is now sleeping all night, eatting real food, and is VERY happy and is 3 months ahead of his age level. :biggrin2: dont get me wrong, i have enjoyed every minute of him being with us and wouldnt ahve it another way. just thought youd liek to know.

[Bad Bear]

I stayed at home all day, so nothing too interesting. My usual start to the day of two large, black coffees and a browse of online newspapers. Then I spent the day playing my guitar, reading 'The Damned Utd', ordering 'The Graduate' DVD (for my girlfriend), a Playstation 1 and a rugby DVD from Amazon Marketplace. I also added to my short story and made chicken, egg fried rice, and sweet & sour sauce for my tea. Very nice!

[SKfan2006]

it rained for three days straight. but it was a releif since we desperatly needed that rain. also went to AAA with my mom to confirm our flight on 11/17-23 since we're going on vaction to california for my birthday so i won't be on here for that week.

[ally88]

I returned to University today, after a four week break.
It was nice to get started on the new modules and know what my next assignments have to be about. I guess I'm just happy my brain is being used again...very tiring though as I just fell alseep for an hour whilst watching a dvd.
Looks like those old cobwebs need some dusting down. :eek2:

[Anagantios]

I returned to University today, after a four week break.
It was nice to get started on the new modules and know what my next assignments have to be about. I guess I'm just happy my brain is being used again...very tiring though as I just fell alseep for an hour whilst watching a dvd.
Looks like those old cobwebs need some dusting down. :eek2:

know the feeling... i went back to college (technically i should be at uni...been at 6th form but don't want debt) last week...up at 5 every morning...by time i get home at 6 i'm ready to drop... i've had 3 months off :eek2:

[Anagantios]

really am annoyed at the fact that yes, i may be 19, but i'm still a student in full time education...so WHY should i have to pay my own money (and a damned extortionate amount of it) on 2 items for a prescription to help clear up my eczema... they wanted £14.40 for 2 things... that's a steep amount to pay for someone that's only got 40 quid to last a week to pay for food, equipment, bus fares... it really isn't fair... there is a form i can fill in to help pay for stuff like prescriptions...i got one... it's 12 pages long... and they want to know EVERYTHING...
anyhoo rant over...