Burrell - sorry you feel that way. love you.
flea - sorry for the rushed/stressed morning.
Or maybe you could just be Buffy, he'll see your amazing heart, and he'll fall in love with you.
Xander ,'Get It Done'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
msbelle - Aug 04, 2015 7:12:51 am PDT #2590 of 30003
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Burrell - Aug 04, 2015 7:14:03 am PDT #2591 of 30003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Thanks Jesse. I just need to get over myself. I always keep a more even emotional keel when I remember that it's usually not about me.
Maria - Aug 04, 2015 7:19:31 am PDT #2592 of 30003
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Oh, Burrell, be kind to yourself. Every time I see the kids, I'm always struck by how lovely and happy they seem to be, and how much they enjoy engaging with people on topics they're passionate about. The love in your household is evident. I'd say you're doing OK.
Jesse - Aug 04, 2015 7:20:35 am PDT #2593 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
So few things are, really. And life is all choices!
meara - Aug 04, 2015 7:27:15 am PDT #2594 of 30003
Yeah, Burrell--that sounds like a horrible feeling, but I suspect it's not the truth (or only a small, unimportant part of the truth, like if it's a beach vs pool, yes, one kid might be disappointed but it'll hardly scar them for life).
lisah - Aug 04, 2015 7:39:38 am PDT #2595 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate
every choice, large or small, forces me to choose whether to disappoint this person or that one because I am the instrument through which life let's them down.
Oh, yeah, I totally know this. I'm sorry you're feeling this way right now, Burrell. It totally sucks. Feeling like I was disappointing everyone in my life no matter how hard I tried is part of what drove me into therapy and to quit my job (so, so very fortunate that I could do that).
We're getting ready to leave for the UK today and I've gotten my brows and nails done and hair cut in the last couple of days, which hasn't happened in ages. I feel like a real human lady again! I also had a friend come over and do some reiki for me to try to help me deal with my dad on this trip. I really don't want to try not to get too annoyed with him, like I do! I will have to draw on all my reserves of patience and calm, though.
Dana - Aug 04, 2015 8:01:46 am PDT #2596 of 30003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I have so many things I should do, and I feel like I'm just going in circles getting nothing done.
Gudanov - Aug 04, 2015 8:08:40 am PDT #2597 of 30003
Coding and Sleeping
every choice, large or small, forces me to choose whether to disappoint this person or that one because I am the instrument through which life let's them down.
I'm sorry. I know that feeling very well unfortunately. I've been really struggling lately with the feeling that I'm failing at everything.
Jesse - Aug 04, 2015 8:17:32 am PDT #2598 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am confident that none of you are failing at everything!!! Even (especially) when you prioritize your needs over the wants of others, even when those others are your children.
Dana - Aug 04, 2015 8:23:27 am PDT #2599 of 30003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I am confident that none of you are failing at everything!!!
What she said.