Caretaker can be a shit ass role, Steph. Especially when you haven't really signed up for it. It's needed, and it's rewarding, and it's a good thing. But it also sometimes sucks balls, and there no reason at all you shouldn't say so.
You're right. He's evil. But you should see him naked. I mean really!
Buffybot ,'Dirty Girls'
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brenda m - Dec 31, 2010 9:11:45 am PST #12076 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
sj - Dec 31, 2010 9:23:02 am PST #12077 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Teppy}}} I'm sorry you have had such a difficult year. I hope 2011 is much better for you.
I'm watching OMWF while baking for the party tomorrow. I should be cleaning too.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 31, 2010 9:29:59 am PST #12078 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I cleaned the bathrooms and changed the sheets. Heaven.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Dec 31, 2010 9:43:02 am PST #12079 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
My dad had rotator cuff surgery, and I was, as usual, his caretaker, because he will never, EVER call anyone else.
I empathise, Teppy. I'm alone this NYE because The Girl was summoned to be with her parents when her brothers buggered off skiing. Wishing you a better 2011, and many healing vibes for the dog.
Shir - Dec 31, 2010 10:19:07 am PST #12080 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Oh, Steph. God dammit. You've got ton of my ~mas.
And thanks, everyone. It's good to be back. But I think I'll update when it'll be more quiet around here. For now, I do hope 2011 will show you nothing but its finest, and I hope y'all had a good Christmas.
sumi - Dec 31, 2010 11:16:44 am PST #12081 of 30000
Art Crawl!!!
Teppy, it does suck to be the lone caretaker. The fact that it sucks and you feel it doesn't mean that you're not a good daughter.
Laga - Dec 31, 2010 12:37:06 pm PST #12082 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I wish the dog would stop fussing so I could let her out of the cage but she keeps starting up again every time I get ready to let her out. (She was caged for attempting to climb onto the kitchen table to get at the clementines.) If I let her out while she's fussing, she learns that fussing works.
sumi - Dec 31, 2010 1:00:02 pm PST #12083 of 30000
Art Crawl!!!
Can you 'treat' her when she's quiet until she stays quiet and then let her out?
Laga - Dec 31, 2010 1:00:57 pm PST #12084 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Ooh that's a good idea. I'll try that next time. This time another housemate let her out.
Cass - Dec 31, 2010 1:01:09 pm PST #12085 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
"You can't control how you feel, you can only control how you act. Judging feelings is a waste of energy."
This is so important to learn and remember. I need to work on this too.