One Step at a Time - April 2017

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Morning friends, hey does anybody have contact with SK outside of here? I'm a little concerned she hasn't posted anywhere in a bit Rusty,glad you're learning lots from your class,you'd love being at my shop all day we listen to a station that plays only disco,R and B,etc,I NEVER get sick of it Techie,you brighten up my day too when you post,hope all is well,ugh have terrible anxiety, it started yesterday morning when hubs was being a dick,then Michelle messaged me asking for money,I swear,I just couldn't calm down! Usually I've been good at talking myself down but it was that anxiety where your head and neck are pounding was gonna come to vent but my head pounding was making my vision weird,I thought briefly that I wish I could"have a few"(very briefly) eff that! I cannot let crap get to me like that,I'm just pissed cuz Michelle is grown but she makes terrible choices! I'm pissed cuz hubs is old and makes terrible choices haha,this too shall pass but I think I'm gonna buy a krispy Irene on the way to work, donuts make the world a much better place Liz,AG,WF,Ms. Nora,Mr.V,wishing us all a peaceful (pleez) AF Wednesday

[Mr Vervill]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Morning all, yet another sunny day! Yay! they say the high around here may get to 85F, wow, for April, that crazy.
Sorry you're feeling so anxious Pauly, Here's a cute dog picture to cheer you up. Her name is Cody (named by my son when he was 9, I think it was his favorite Pokeman).
She's a Schipperke, and will be 17 in June. Poor thing has lost most of her hearing, and most of her sight, but her nose still works fine. Open something in the kitchen and, boom, she's right there. She still can walk 1-3 miles a day! When she was younger she needed 6-7 miles to keep her calm. These dogs have SUPER HIGH energy. Don't get one unless you're ready for the commitment. Cody 1a.jpg
Got another ride in yesterday, 15, miles but the route had a lot more hills, stiff and tired today, but it's better than a hangover. The reason I bring up the exercise, is because it is one of the big tools I'm using to keep me from drinking.
Rusty, I'm not very fit, a big fat tub of lard right now, lol. For a serious biker, 16 miles is a warm-up lol. When I'm in shape, rides of 50 miles or more are much more common, it's going to take a few months to build up to that. I' sure [MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] has no problems bike 50 miles. And yes, it's a big time commitment, but I do have the time since I'm semi-retired. I just don't want to go through a job search like AG, at age 60. I have enough part-time work to pay the mortgage, and Mrs. V works, and carries the health insurance.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Oh Mr.V that smile on your dogs face put a smile on mine- thank you

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

I love you Pauly

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Hey guys, quick check in for me. I am working hard and staying outta trouble. Last night went to the movies with a friend, so it was a late night for me.

Rusty, the party was fine. I didn't say anything I regretted, but I had too much and it was more obvious than it should've been. My sister knew I was going. I was going to go with her on Friday to visit her MIL in the hospital, but texted and said I had too much to do with the shower. So at the shower she asked me, "what happened to u yesterday and did u drink the night before." That's how that happened. I didn't want to go at it at the shower. I just let it go.

Pauly, I am sorry you felt anxious. I get that way too and it sure is tough to deal with. Life is just hard sometimes. Is michele going to live by you?

Nora, was your mom dreaming and that's what lead to those thoughts? It must be hard to fall asleep afterward.

AG, good for you looking for another job. I think the longer you work at one job the harder it is to leave. I'm probably up to 6 weeks vacation at this point. To leave and get only 2 weeks, no way.

Mr V. Your puppy is adorable! Your work situation sounds a lot like mine. My hubs doesn't work full time either and I carry the benefits, retirement is pretty close on his horizon for him.

Waves to everyone else! Hope you all had a happy hump day!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Happy Windy Wednesday. I think that the winds are headed this way. We have a wind advisory.
(a scene from my favorite movie - Mary Poppins)

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Liz - :hug: I'm glad that you went to the movies with your friend.

Mr V - Cody is so cute!!! 17 years old. Wow. My Molly is 10 years old.

Pauly - How are you doing now? I'm sorry about the anxiety. Is she planning on going to Vegas to live? And I'm sorry that hubby is being a dick! I hope that you enjoyed your donut.

Techie - don't forget to stop back by. We miss you

AG - how are you doing? What field are you in? Do you get all summer off?

Ne - I laughed at your Shawn Cassidy. Just like me with Bobby Sherman. I had posters on my wall. My dreamboat.

Glassie - don't forget to drop in with more music.

:checkin: everyone

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Yes Michelle is coming back to stay Nora,I told her flat out that her boyfriend is 86'd out of here,no way José! I'm not sure if you guys remember when she first got to FL and he tripped out on her and threw her phone in the fire pit and she was begging for a bus ticket home,anyways her bf and hubs got into a shouting match over the phone that night and after that we basically wrote him off,they're supposed to be staying with a friend on the westside,I just hafta have a drama free life with people who are peaceful around me,why does my beautiful girl pick these weirdos? I'll never get it,anyways hubs and I talked and his job sucks,he's been inwardly stressing hence the dickiness, I understand... Nora,I love you too all of you so much really, wishing for some good sleep for all of us(including mom Nora haha)

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Oh Pauly - I do remember that guy now. :clouds:I'm sorry but you are so right. Protect your peace.

And I agree - let's all sleep well (MOM - ARE YOU LISTENING?? :rotlf)

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Rusty - thinking of you.......:welldone:

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Hey Nora - you're supposed to be helping Rusty! How on earth is she going to concentrate now with that image in her head!

I've just made an arrangement to take leave from work on Fridays for a while if the workload allows, and a few weeks off in July, to try and finish my doctorate by the end of the year. Not sure how successful it'll be though under the current circumstances. Now I just have the simple matter of an 80,000 word thesis to submit by November and I'll be done!

Liz I don't want to underplay something that is obviously important to you and your family but if you didn't do anything embarrassing please don't be hard on yourself. This is a difficult drug to beat and as I've admitted before, I'm certainly not there yet (and wouldn't cast stones even if I was).

Pauly I hope the anxiety eases soon. Good luck with the boyfriend situation.

Hugs to you all

[RoyalFunny]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Hello

Wow, what a nice way to have a personalized message. This is sweet NoraC...

Just a newbie here.. :welldone:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Morning friends,hi RoyalFunny Glassy,thats awesome that you're working on your doctorate, wish I was smarter and less lazy,is your beautiful grand baby walking yet? Lou started using furniture to walk at 8 months,I couldn't believe it cuz none of my kids made any effort to walk until they were 1,great to see you Nora,we have the wind too and its really irritating me! I was watching Winslow out the back sliding door enjoying a gentle breeze on his face,all of a sudden a gust blew and his little beard and mustache went blowing back,he said screw this and came back inside haha,Liz,my friend got my dream phone Galaxy 8 but in real life I'm not that impressed,its not as cool looking as the edge 6 when it first came out,I like those sharp edges in the 6,the 8 is more rounded,not worth the $$$ for me,so glad its Thursday, tomorrow I defo need to hit the 99 cent store for felt covered pants hangers I seen,my closet is jammed too tight with clothes,can't find anything, much love and I hope we all have a brilliant AF day

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Morning Peeps (I miss Fen)!

Feeling low today so huddled in the blankie fort. I think some mindless reading & tv watching should be on the agenda today. :yay:

Glassie - I'm glad that you are rearranging your schedule. 80,000 WORDS!~~:egad:

Liz - I agree with Glassie

Pauly - sorry you've got the winds too

Royal - nice to meet you

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - April 2017

Welcome Royal!

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I think we can all relate to being hard on ourselves.
Just wanted to check in and see how everyone's doing. One more marathon day and I'm back to my regular schedule.
Wishing us all a quiet AF night.