Yikes, brenda, that is a giant pile of stress. I wish I had some helpful advice to give, but the only practical suggestion I can think of is to give Darby a hug, or if she's not into hugs, take her for a long walk and see if you can clear your mind a bit. Can you put off a couple of things (like working on the refi, or maybe talking to your brother) until after the presentation tomorrow morning?
Jayne, your mouth is talking. You might wanna look to that.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kate P. - Oct 04, 2011 1:06:02 pm PDT #162 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
zuisa - Oct 04, 2011 1:08:26 pm PDT #163 of 30001
call me jacki; zuisa is an internet nick from ancient times =)
zuisa! I ran past your ship today! She's biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig.
IT IS!!
I love your city though! This is the second time I've been able to get off the ship in San Francisco and I love it!!!
Cass - Oct 04, 2011 1:08:53 pm PDT #164 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Oh, brenda, too much!
brenda m - Oct 04, 2011 1:11:15 pm PDT #165 of 30001
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
I am dog park bound right now, which is kind of my sanity saver anymore.
I did drag myself out on Sunday to volunteer for an adoption event, and got to hang out with this guy, too.
Kat - Oct 04, 2011 1:11:50 pm PDT #166 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Muddling through sucks. I wish it were easier.
I kind of wish I were staying overnight in the hospital with grace because then I wouldn't have to go to work tomorrow.
Kat - Oct 04, 2011 1:12:24 pm PDT #167 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
That is a beautiful face!
Liese S. - Oct 04, 2011 1:14:01 pm PDT #168 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yeah, brenda, that's a lot. But you are smart and competent and this one past project does not define you. You should not feel pressured into contributing to your dad/brother problem if it's not something you're comfortable doing. And I'm sorry about the cat. I hope it's not dying.
Re: turtlenecks, I cannot stand things on my neck. And yet? I had five, count them, five identical black turtlenecks in my closet when I went to do the flylady purge. I think they're leftover from my black jeans/turtleneck theater days? And I hung onto them because they're the closest thing I still have to appropriate office wear these days. But seriously, I don't need five. I think I kept two, plus the keyhole Orvis shirt, which I still love.
brenda m - Oct 04, 2011 1:16:34 pm PDT #169 of 30001
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
He's only 29 pounds! He's like a full size pitt that someone squooshed. He got at least three good applications and I'm sure he'll have his home soon. It's an awesome thing to be part of.
Liese S. - Oct 04, 2011 1:17:49 pm PDT #170 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Aww, he is adorable!
Kat - Oct 04, 2011 1:23:18 pm PDT #171 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I love turtlenecks! I cannot wait for us to get to turtleneck weather. I wore a wool sweater today and it was raining when we got to the hospital, but still not quite turtleneck weather. I still have turtlenecks I didn't put away in the spring in my closet.