One Step at a Time - December 2015

[fennel]

Geez, Pauly...I hope you got your house aired out okay!

Rusty, that would have scared the crap out of me! Good for you on remaining so calm. WTF is up with your mechanic? You could have been killed! I think I'd find a different place for future tune ups.

Liz, I hear you where work is concerned...but your co-worker certainly doesn't mind inconveniencing others, does she? I'm glad you're keeping your attorney's appt. Why are there no repercussions for co-worker's missed days?

About the relative who made that comment. This was the first time I'd ever met her! She looks to be in her seventies and she was the one who took her mom everywhere, etc., like I am. It might just be her quirk, I have no compass to base her comment on. I probably won't see her again. Just weird.

[red67]

Wake up Steppers!!!! Where are you???

I hope you all are just super busy and doing well.

Happy for you Mama on your new job, looks like its going well.
Nora, you are an awesome daughter! I don't know if I could take my mom in, we would end up nagging each other to death. I love her but we can definitely get on each others nerves

Pauly, I am soo proud of you!

Lizzy, you are doing awesome too!

Rusty, you are a busy busy lady. I don't know where you get the energy.

Fen, you will find the right job, you're a strong person. The holidays are not a busy hiring time. I bet you get snapped up in January.

Typing from my phone so that's all for now. Have a great day everyone!

[fennel]

Busy day. I just got back from the accountant's office with STBX Mrs. Fen. Figuring out the divorce settlement. I should be okay financially.

Red, I love my mom, but I definitely couldn't live with her either.

I'll come back later and see if any of my peeps are online!

[paulywogg]

I know slooow here! I was in a grump mood this morning but it passed,good to see you Red Fen,glad you'll be ok money wise,gosh today was al talk up the a$$! Second customer of the day at 9 am said"you might smell beer cuz I had one already"I just said"and you didn't bring us one?"haha,then one of my regulars was so hungover,I could actually feel the pain!then an older guy said he gets paid on the third,pays his bills,then goes home and drinks beer the rest of the afternoon, meh,none of it sounds appetizing to me,just all the talk was so casual and I'm over here fighting for my life,not saying that I'm fighting being sober,quite the opposite at this point,just saying it like it is

[mama bear]

Hey! Just in from work and have not read back. I am super busy and so thrilled to be working with the nice people I work for. I went to a function last night and solicit business....I was met with very positive results.
I am going to eat and flop and zone out on Netflix. Hubs is on a rage about the cost of insurance, so I am in hiding.
I love you all and will catch up tomorrow.

[NoraC]

Just got home.going to get my computer out. I'll be back

[Lizann]

Finally got a chance to sit down after a long day.
The visit with the lawyer today went ok. My head was swimming with info that I really struggle to understand. I actually had a panic attack in the office. No one knew as I managed to keep it under wraps. Hubs was very reassuring after. Really not even a thought about drinking.
My pinky swelled up again for some reason. I wonder if it had something to do with the manicure I got earlier. Pretty deep red nails with an ugly swollen pinky
I'm just going to watch some tv and try and unwind before bed.

[NoraC]

Hello again....

Red - thanks for getting the party going here. The thread has been too quiet lately. I'm not really an awesome daughter - I just have an awesome Mom. She is a joy to be around.

Fen - now that you've seen the financial adviser, does this relieve some of the stress about finding a job immediately? I think Red is right about getting something in January.

Liz - So sorry about the panic attack. But, really great that you didn't immediately think of drinking! Gosh - I wonder if the manicure irritated your finger again. That's really rotten of your co-worker to take advantage like that. Hope you can get some rest.

Eloise - was nice to see you here yesterday. I hope you'll come back.

Pauly - I cannot even believe that you had people in there that had been drinking & also hungover. Wow! I know what you mean about people so casually talking about it. You are right about sounding different. We do sound positive and strong. What a difference, huh?

Rusty - that was so scary about your tire! Thank goodness that you are ok. :hug: Did you have fun with your Mom today?

Mama - I am so thrilled that you like your new job. How great to be working with good people. You get some rest too. :hug:

[abcowboy]

Hi to all you Steppers! Great to see your thread busy again! I posted this in the Café this morning, but wanted to post it here as well for all of Liz's friends. Be sure to give her a big hug today!

I want to take a moment this morning to recognize a special milestone. As most of you know, I like to post a "Visitor Message" on member's profiles when they reach milestones. I've been on MWO for over 2 years I think, and I've had my share of ups and downs like everyone else. This morning I got to congratulate Liz on her 3 month milestone! I've "known her" here for over a year, and this is the first time I was able to do that. Going back to her profile and looking at the times I've posted, I see she has racked up a lot of AF time in the past year, but this is the first 3 month milestone that I'm aware of. A tip of my hat to you Liz, and a big hug! I'm not sure what you're doing different, but keep doing it cause it looks good on you! Congratulations!

Have a fantastic Friday everyone, look forward to an AF weekend cause the alternative is just plain ugly!

[paulywogg]

Hey all,pretty quiet here,hope everyone has a nice Friday

[mama bear]

Awwww AB, you are always so sweet. Congrats Lizz!! I have to read back to see why you are at an attorney. Good for you for not drinking. Panic attacks are the worst. Kudos to Mark. He sounds awesome!
Hey Red and Eloise!!
Rusty - I swear the same things happen to us, with the exception of our jobs. I am so glad you are safe. My blow out a few weeks back was scary as shit.
Morning Pauly. Cute pictures on FB.
I think all if us are good daughters. Fen, Nora, me, Dots, Lizz....all of us have been through it with parents.
Fenny - like Nora - I think of you so much and pray that you are ok. Good news on the financial side of thing with the STBX.
Off for a conference call...... it's 49 degrees here.....veritable blizzard for me!

[mama bear]

Pauly - that was funny about the fireplace.
Lizz - my new mantra is "It's just a job"....and it really is. I know that sounds flippant, but in the scheme of things, we should not let our jobs consume us. And fen - I don't mean to take it lightly that you are looking for a job.
I love you all.....

[NoraC]

At the hospital with mom. Passed out and got her head. Awake. Waiting for results. Prayers please

[paulywogg]

So sorry Nora!!! Prayers sent

[Dottie Belle]

Hello all
Sorry Nora...they nursing home calls me every time dad falls and it is always late at night or early in the morning and scares me. We do the best we can I think.
Off to a meeting later then to Jon's. This has its ups and downs but at this age it is NOT easy. We were both married for a long time and bring that to this relationship. Flexibility and the ability to compromise is needed for sure. sigh...
mama it is below freezing here. Frost on the grass...dull an gray..really dislike this time of year...