Deena, Nora is exactly right. If you were here, I don't think any of us would let you near anything that could be seen as work.

Hey P-C, have you seen this? [link]

No, I haven't! Thanks.

Then that's just where I want to be, because right now I have to go clean up the dirt. I don't think I can leave it any longer and pretend it's drying. Yay.

Love you guys, thanks for the hugs and snuggles.

Ok...I'm off for a day of psychiatric fun (shrink, then group). Don't talk so much while I'm gone. The last couple of days you guys have gotten all chatty. Hee!

Ok...I'm off for a day of psychiatric fun (shrink, then group). Don't talk so much while I'm gone. The last couple of days you guys have gotten all chatty. Hee!

How could we have fun without you, vw?

{{{Gud}}} I hope it works out for the best.

t voice of doom

{{{Deena}}} I hereby decree that the babies should give you 24 hours worth of peace, in order that you may recharge your batteries and zap this headache. If Kara and Aidan don't listen, they will have to deal with me.

t /voice of doom

{{{P-C}}} I know it's frightening, but it's not unique to you. We've all gone through this. I'm not even sure I have a career yet, and I'm close to turning 31. One of the hardest things is coming to grips with the fact that not everything is going to come to you easily from now on. You're used to over-achieving, and it takes a little while to acclimate yourself to what happens in the real world outside of high school and undergrad. There are resources galore at UM to help you navigate the muddy waters; tap into them.

Edited to make perfectly clear that the voice of doom does not in any way, shape or form apply to Gud and his situation.

I called in sick today. I just couldn't get out of bed. Bleahhhhhhh

and it is suddenly up in the air if I am even going to work for a living

This sentence really ought to be uttered more often, and it ought to be due to Bitches winning big lotto jackpots.

So, I'm trying to do South Beach. And last night, I had a whole bunch of dreams, and in the middle of them, dreamt I ate a doughnut. I was so happy with the doughnut, but so mad at myself. Dude. I do not need to be freakin' DREAMING about eating carbs. YEESH.

I realized, looking at your list, that I could probably fix most of the things wrong with your car

Deena, you should open a car repair shop! Or a "I'll look at your car and say what's wrong, and take it to the mechanics and when they try to make shit up, I'll yell at them" service. I'd pay for that.

Bitches winning big lotto jackpots.

Just want to voice my support for this scenario.

One of the hardest things is coming to grips with the fact that not everything is going to come to you easily from now on. You're used to over-achieving, and it takes a little while to acclimate yourself to what happens in the real world outside of high school and undergrad.

This is what happened to me. When I was in school I knew what my life was ahead of time (in 3 month blocks, of course). After I got out, got a 9-5 job and had all this free time on my hands after work. At first it was awesome - I could watch movies all night and it didn't matter. After a few months, though, I began to feel that there had to more to life. I'm still working on finding out what that is.

I hereby decree that the babies should give you 24 hours worth of peace