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I am a big baby
I had a pow-wow with my roomies yesterday, who all said I have been run down for the last two weeks... since the time I decided I do not need a $400 toy. So I increased my seroquel. I hope it helps. I feel frustrated at myself that I could not decide no toy without taking a tailspin ( Read more... ) -
roommates and recovery
Having roommates has allowed me to approach issues in my life from a new viewpoint. I have spent years learning to allow myself to want things and to get things I want for me. Now, a new point of view, wanting without getting. To not project punishment into the feeling after deciding to not get something. It has been hard to be okay with allowing ( Read more... ) -
winter holiday
I wanted my kids to have winter holiday memories that were pleasant, but the big family thing was not going to help. So I started a tradition of asking others over and making "gingerbread" (graham cracker) houses. It wasn't a particular day, it wasn't a particular faith, it wasn't perfectionist.... it was just fun ( Read more... ) -
meme
when my oldest daughter was 3 years old, I made all the bread we ate from scratch at home. While I was kneading my loaves, she would have a little bun to knead "just like mommy".... except hers had black and grey streaks in it due to her dirty fingers. She grew up to be a talented cook. -
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this weekend I got to go out to dinner with Jami, and with Sam and David. I am still hoping somehow I will be able to go out with the other grandchildren, altho' their moms may not allow. and I plan to catch up with Elizebeth soon, too.
on another hand, my seroquel is finally working close to okay. YAAAAA!!!!! -
A bike
well, I finally ordered my new toy. -
bike and work
I had a hard day at work yesterday... and I drove in rather than using the bike. It is hard to decide if the problem was mostly me or mostly my work. Guess I will see some today, since I am on the bike again today. 50 miles already this week. -
meme
my youngest daughter was very fond of her stuffed toys when she was little. Usually the most recent acquisition was the favorite of the day. She had quite a few, and would pile all of them on her bed at night and then get in on top of them. I did not argue, but I could not understand how she could sleep with all them crowding her ( Read more... )