Still hanging in there. Progress is being made- I'm one day a week closer to being off the graveyard shift (which I have come to hate) Unfortunately, pressure is ratcheting up on second shift where we are chronically understaffed and overworked on some of the busiest days of the week. Ugh. On the upside, when I work 2nd shift, I can come home, take a...
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I'm back!! Our computer sucked up some lint and the hard drive went out shortly before Christmas. I've been dying without my internet! We got the computer back from the repairman this afternoon and I've been online nearly constantly ever since.
Christmas was good- We had a get-together with my Mom's side of the family Christmas Day, Christmas with my Dad's side of the family,...
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Christmas was good- We had a get-together with my Mom's side of the family Christmas Day, Christmas with my Dad's side of the family,...
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northern:
Happy Birthday!!
HUGS!!!!
HUGS!!!!
geekygoo:
Hey there!
Sorry that Ive been gone so long. Im actually planning a big new journal post; for you and maybe the half-dozen other people that might care to look.
Ive been so busy with my current job. Every time that I think I have a handle on it; they complicate matters by adding a new aspect or upping some standard that I have already struggled to master. I once really enjoyed my job; I dont enjoy it so much any more. But Ill probably stay there until they let me go.
Of course, if your job is bringing you to such a state, you should seriously considering quitting. I would if my job was doing that to me. My depression was once very bad indeed. Medication helps, when I can afford it. But having my Hubbybear in my life is the best thing for me; his love makes all the difference
My best thoughts and wishes with you over your grandfathers health. At least you have your man there to be with you through it all.
This past April 9th, my Hubbybear and I actually celebrated our 10th anniversary as a couple and our 5th anniversary as a married couple. He did some really romantic stuff for me this year but Ill save that for my next blog post.
Blessings!
Sorry that Ive been gone so long. Im actually planning a big new journal post; for you and maybe the half-dozen other people that might care to look.
Ive been so busy with my current job. Every time that I think I have a handle on it; they complicate matters by adding a new aspect or upping some standard that I have already struggled to master. I once really enjoyed my job; I dont enjoy it so much any more. But Ill probably stay there until they let me go.
Of course, if your job is bringing you to such a state, you should seriously considering quitting. I would if my job was doing that to me. My depression was once very bad indeed. Medication helps, when I can afford it. But having my Hubbybear in my life is the best thing for me; his love makes all the difference
My best thoughts and wishes with you over your grandfathers health. At least you have your man there to be with you through it all.
This past April 9th, my Hubbybear and I actually celebrated our 10th anniversary as a couple and our 5th anniversary as a married couple. He did some really romantic stuff for me this year but Ill save that for my next blog post.
Blessings!
My fiance and I are both fighting colds this weekend. We've been running the humidifier and I've been pouring orange juice down both of us at every opportunity. I hope I'll be considerably better by Thanksgiving. I have a turkey to cook!
I'm looking forward to December 7th. We'll be getting our year end bonus checks- 13% of our annual earnings this year. The company...
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I'm looking forward to December 7th. We'll be getting our year end bonus checks- 13% of our annual earnings this year. The company...
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geekygoo:
So how are you? Hopefully......better off than the bird.
I just wanted to say here in your updated journal, big congratulations on your recent engagement!!!!!! I said the same in your old blog post, the one that announced the news but I wanted to make sure that you could see it here. So what do you think it was that finally prompted your man to make you an honest woman?
I just wanted to say here in your updated journal, big congratulations on your recent engagement!!!!!! I said the same in your old blog post, the one that announced the news but I wanted to make sure that you could see it here. So what do you think it was that finally prompted your man to make you an honest woman?
northern:
Guess what? I finally caught up on your blog, including the lengthy, but really interesting one.
I'm really so sorry that I fell behind on your entries, and missed your engagement announcement. I feel bad about not being more timely in congratulating you.
I've never been in a threesome, but I'd be open to it. But I don't consider threesomes to be the same thing as an open relationship. I mean, you and your guy are both there.
I'm really so sorry that I fell behind on your entries, and missed your engagement announcement. I feel bad about not being more timely in congratulating you.
I've never been in a threesome, but I'd be open to it. But I don't consider threesomes to be the same thing as an open relationship. I mean, you and your guy are both there.
I got engaged a few hours ago!!! Squee!!
sauda:
Congratulations!!!
geekygoo:
Big congrats to you!!
It's been quite a while since I posted. Work is still much the same. I had my three year anniversary working there in July. Got me the immersion blender I was off the eight 10 hr day stretches for all of a month, and it was truly fantastic. I actually had energy on my days off, I could spend time with my family on a...
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I was off the eight 10 hr day stretches for all of a month, and it was truly fantastic. I actually had energy on my days off, I could spend time with my family on a... Read More
geekygoo:
That's HOT!! 
Sorry I didn't get to comment on this sooner!!
Sorry I didn't get to comment on this sooner!!
My 4th of July was entirely more stressful than I wanted it to be. After working a long stretch at work, I wound up busting my butt on my days off at home cleaning the house from top to bottom. He hadn't accomplished much over his weekend off. We were to have houseguests for the first time- from his family. Although we are not slobs,...
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geekygoo:
I am sorry that I am so bad when it comes to updating.
I guess you can be thankful that it is only his extended family that is such a bad trip. And you and he seem to be doing great, right? That's what's most important.
My tattoo came out ever better than I hoped. It's a bit more elaborate, with more clouds and a misty background. I'll have to get a pic up as soon as it heals.
About the adult fun Hubby and I had. I was a bit reluctant about posting that. I don't make it a point of honor to fuck married women. But she is a nice lady, trapped in a relationship with a verbally abusive husband. I felt she deserved to have some of the fun she craved so badly.
I guess you can be thankful that it is only his extended family that is such a bad trip. And you and he seem to be doing great, right? That's what's most important.
My tattoo came out ever better than I hoped. It's a bit more elaborate, with more clouds and a misty background. I'll have to get a pic up as soon as it heals.
About the adult fun Hubby and I had. I was a bit reluctant about posting that. I don't make it a point of honor to fuck married women. But she is a nice lady, trapped in a relationship with a verbally abusive husband. I felt she deserved to have some of the fun she craved so badly.
geekygoo:
I'm very happy that I could help you. Feel free to drop me a line any time you might need a more experienced ear.
6 blessed days off. I also took a long weekend for the 4th of July. Evidently, the other gal on third shift at work is whining about not having any holidays off so far this year, and I was inclined to tell her that that was what the first year was generally like. You don't have seniority, and you don't have vacation time, and you...
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northern:
Father's Day is tomorrow!! You must shop now!!
Sorry your work schedule is so rough. I don't know what to suggest, since you've already told your boss.
I'm doing okay. The first few days after Tigger died, I was kind of in a state of shock. I'm doing better now, but I still find that when I hear a noise, I look up to see if it's her. Things like that. She used to always run to the door to greet me, so it's weird coming home to nothing.
Sorry your work schedule is so rough. I don't know what to suggest, since you've already told your boss.
I'm doing okay. The first few days after Tigger died, I was kind of in a state of shock. I'm doing better now, but I still find that when I hear a noise, I look up to see if it's her. Things like that. She used to always run to the door to greet me, so it's weird coming home to nothing.
Something very interesting happened. I was at work, opening up an extra register because there was a bit of a rush... when suddenly I heard a familiar voice say my name. It was one of my ex-best friends. I didn't freak out, my heart didn't run away in my chest as it had on previous occasions we had run into each other. I was remarkably...
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northern:
I vaguely remember you mentioning them.
Not sure what advice to give you. My gut reaction is to forget about it. It's a part of your past. You've changed. And it would probably end up being more trouble than it's worth.
But that's my way of seeing things. I've never successfully reactivated an old friendship. Tried a few times. But it's never worked, and it's upset me a couple of the times. And I find that while I may have changed, they never have. Or they're changed for the worse.
Yeah, maybe that's the wrong way of looking at things. But I figure you like your life the way it is, why dredge up bad memories? Why risk your current happiness to reactivate a friendship that ended up hurting you?
Of course, I'll admit that someone could make the opposite argument and it would probably make sense too.
Not sure what advice to give you. My gut reaction is to forget about it. It's a part of your past. You've changed. And it would probably end up being more trouble than it's worth.
But that's my way of seeing things. I've never successfully reactivated an old friendship. Tried a few times. But it's never worked, and it's upset me a couple of the times. And I find that while I may have changed, they never have. Or they're changed for the worse.
Yeah, maybe that's the wrong way of looking at things. But I figure you like your life the way it is, why dredge up bad memories? Why risk your current happiness to reactivate a friendship that ended up hurting you?
Of course, I'll admit that someone could make the opposite argument and it would probably make sense too.
deathbyopus:
lol, did not get sick and sadly only slightly drunk, being a big guy is nice but sometimes you want to get shit faced lol
Well, the good news is that the credit card thing is over and done with. The bad news is that I wound up having to pay the whole thing all over again. Counting when I paid it off BEFORE, I've had to pay well over $3000 on a credit balance of $1200. That sucks. I was able to pay most of it with a large...
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northern:
A dispatcher job would be cool, but stressful I'm sure.
If I got a dog, I'd want something cute like a wiener dog.
We had a German shepherd when I was a teenager. I didn't like it.
I need to update my blog. Yes - I found a doctor. I'm going to Toronto to see him on Wednesday.
If I got a dog, I'd want something cute like a wiener dog.
We had a German shepherd when I was a teenager. I didn't like it.
I need to update my blog. Yes - I found a doctor. I'm going to Toronto to see him on Wednesday.
deathbyopus:
a good man in your life can make any frown turn into a smile, grats
How was everyone's Holiday? Mine went quite well, I had to work Christmas Eve into Christmas morning- a 10 hr. shift. I went home and had Christmas with my boyfriend- I got him a stainless steel kitchen knife set with a block, and some of his favorite movies that I knew were missing from his collection. He gave me a beautiful journey pendant that I...
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northern:
Wow!
That was a busy holiday.
You need to use paragraphs though, makes it easier to read.
Happy Birthday!!
HUGS!!!!
That was a busy holiday.
You need to use paragraphs though, makes it easier to read.
Happy Birthday!!
HUGS!!!!
ravioli:
happy bday
Wow, it's been 4 months since my last post, and a lot has happened. First and foremost, my Boyfriend bought a house in Mid-September, and I moved in with him. I love it. I get to spend every spare moment with the man I love, and we take very good care of each other. It is the first time in my life that I have...
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geekygoo:
Big HUGE congrats to you and your man. I know very well what it means for another person to make you that kind of happy. Next April it will be 9 years together and 4 years married for my Hubbybear and I.
And I'm very glad for you and your family that your grandmother is going to be ok. My step-father just got diagnosed with stomach cancer. Best case scenario; he "only" has to have 2/3rds of his stomach removed and then get the preventive does of radiation and chemo like your grandmother...and probably change his diet big time too. Worst case scenario; the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes and he has the surgery, then has full-force does of chemo and radiation. The are no scenarios that fall in the middle.
And I don't like his chances if the worst case scenario turns out to be a reality. He's about 60 or so, with chronic high-blood pressure and an artificial heart value to fix a problem that was life-threatening in and of itself. I can't imagine him pulling through any aggressive cancer treatment.
I won't lie and say we've always been close, we most certainly have not. But he was the one who served as a father figure for me, better or worse, since my birth father ran off to another state to try and avoid making child support payments following my parents divorce. More than anything I guess, I cry over the pain my mother will go through if her husband dies. They have been married for almost 30 years, the latter being fairly happy years as my step-father has grown more docile in his old age. My mother's first two marriages were extremely violent and brief, respectively.
I'm very sorry to hear about the stresses in your current job too. You are right about one thing for sure, you can only do so much. Working hard does not mean accomplishing the impossible, at least on a regular basis. I do hope that "reality check" moment gets you some relief with continued employment.
Big HUGE congrats to you and your man. I know very well what it means for another person to make you that kind of happy.
Next April it will be 9 years together and 4 years married for my Hubbybear and I.
And I'm very glad for you and your family that your grandmother is going to be ok. My step-father just got diagnosed with stomach cancer. Best case scenario; he "only" has to have 2/3rds of his stomach removed and then get the preventive does of radiation and chemo like your grandmother...and probably change his diet big time too. Worst case scenario; the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes and he has the surgery, then has full-force does of chemo and radiation. The are no scenarios that fall in the middle.
And I don't like his chances if the worst case scenario turns out to be a reality. He's about 60 or so, with chronic high-blood pressure and an artificial heart value to fix a problem that was life-threatening in and of itself. I can't imagine him pulling through any aggressive cancer treatment.
I won't lie and say we've always been close, we most certainly have not. But he was the one who served as a father figure for me, better or worse, since my birth father ran off to another state to try and avoid making child support payments following my parents divorce. More than anything I guess, I cry over the pain my mother will go through if her husband dies. They have been married for almost 30 years, the latter being fairly happy years as my step-father has grown more docile in his old age. My mother's first two marriages were extremely violent and brief, respectively.
I'm very sorry to hear about the stresses in your current job too. You are right about one thing for sure, you can only do so much. Working hard does not mean accomplishing the impossible, at least on a regular basis. I do hope that "reality check" moment gets you some relief with continued employment.
northern:
Hey!
Congratulations on moving in with your boyfriend.
Hope it works wonderfully.
In that case, sorry I sent your Christmas card to the wrong address.
And congrats on getting a new car.
Sorry your job has become more stressful. Hope it eases.
Glad your grandmother is doing well.
Happy New Year!!
Congratulations on moving in with your boyfriend.
Hope it works wonderfully.
In that case, sorry I sent your Christmas card to the wrong address.
And congrats on getting a new car.
Sorry your job has become more stressful. Hope it eases.
Glad your grandmother is doing well.
Happy New Year!!
I took a 4-day weekend over the 4th of July. Holy Christ, was I ready for it. My dad and stepmom were out of town, as was my mother, so it was just me and my brother at the old farm house most of the weekend. I spent time with my boyfriend every single one of those 4 days. On the 4th, I got up...
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johnnyk47:
Thanks for the birthday wishes ^_^ and yes I did make all that food that I listed. It was good... soo good. What a great party too.
You should post a picture of your dress. And yeah, they cost a fortune. For something that you'll wear once. Meanwhile guys get to rent their tuxedo, so they spend next to nothing.
Sorry your brother continues to act up. He seemed like such a nice guy when I met him.