Hey, good for you for pushing through. What you're describing woukd definitely trigger some frustrated raaage in me, so kudos for dealing well.
So there is something I can do, besides scream like a woman?
Wesley ,'Chosen'
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Strix - Nov 23, 2017 12:28:33 pm PST #19190 of 30002
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
aurelia - Nov 23, 2017 1:47:50 pm PST #19191 of 30002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Strix, I don't know what your friend's deal is but it certainly isn't about you.
msbelle, I hope you can skip the tears and most of the frustration next time.
My annual try-a-new-root-vegetable-soup-recipe experiment this year didn't turn out great. It's edible, but not something I'm interested in trying again. About a third of the liquid is cider, so it's pretty sweet overall and my veggie side dish (broccoli and carrots) was cooked with candied ginger so it was sweet, too. I may have some spinach with vinaigrette later while most of the country is eating pie. Otherwise, I've had a nice quiet day of catching up on some tv.
Laura - Nov 23, 2017 2:27:48 pm PST #19192 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
They are all gone now. Dinner was good except I completely forgot several dishes and they are still sitting in the fridge untouched. It wasn't like there wasn't enough to feed an army, but one was the cranberry and walnut relish which looked really awesome. Maybe that is what is for breakfast!
Sister stayed home with a migraine and BIL has major tooth issues, scheduled for 2 extractions Tuesday. But we had 10 and a good time was had by all. Broccoli Alfredo lasagna was awesome, and the curry coconut pumpkin soup was incredible. Soooo full.
Good to see #1 son. Hadn't seen him since I got home. He says he has a job lined up workingin an office about a mile from here so we should see him more. He had fun playing basketball with his 4 yo cousin.
sj - Nov 23, 2017 3:16:21 pm PST #19193 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Strictly, echoing what others said in that it sounds to me like your friend has her own issues and the horrible things she said about you are more about her than you. You should be very proud of the progress you made. As someone who just can't manage school no matter how many times I've tried and get sick just thinking about it, I totally understand about the work thing. All sorts of good thoughts to you and yours.
Theodosia - Nov 23, 2017 4:00:16 pm PST #19194 of 30002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Oh, Strix! I wonder if you not being as "needy" has changed the relationship for her. Sounds like a ton of projection.
Jesse - Nov 23, 2017 4:23:14 pm PST #19195 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
What a shitty, shitty person, Strix. I'm so sorry.
I did what I was unable to do for years which was to get over it and reach out to mac to get him out of his mood and also not snap or freak out my parents.
That is excellent, msbelle. Here's hoping for even more at Christmas.
I am so full.
msbelle - Nov 23, 2017 5:34:27 pm PST #19196 of 30002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am aiming for being up at 5 to save $100 on a car stereo. So now bed.
Alls well that ends well I guess. I can pull mac out of a mood (that I presumably put him into) faster than anyone else in the family and he gives me the smiles.
After dinner and some rest we moved 2 antique beds from my parents place to here. The full bed was mine growing up, my grandmother's before that. The other is a small single bed my grandparents bought after they were married in the 40s. I'm thinking that will be my bedroom suite now. So I may be moving all the bedrooms in my house this weekend.
Atropa - Nov 23, 2017 6:43:53 pm PST #19197 of 30002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I did what I was unable to do for years which was to get over it and reach out to mac to get him out of his mood and also not snap or freak out my parents.
Aww, that's great. May Christmas be even better.
We are back from the extended family dinner at the daughter of my Dad's ladylove's. (There's no better way to structure that sentence, is there?) Anyway, lots of food, excellent snarky company, and Dad's ladylove delights in telling me things he "forgets" to mention.
Karl - Nov 23, 2017 6:57:53 pm PST #19198 of 30002
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Love and hugs to all who need/want them here. You are all lovely, compassionate people, and I am very, very happy to call you friends and fellow misfits.
Keep on keeping on, my dears. May we be lights in the darkness and shoulders for each other to lean on for many years to come.
Consuela - Nov 23, 2017 7:24:43 pm PST #19199 of 30002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, Karl, that's so sweet.
Somehow I ended up doing a lot more work than I planned for this dinner. My sister & I have had it wired in the past, but without her there, it was just a bit more clunky. Also my turkey, for reasons of its own, cooked in half the time I expected. So it was done at 1 PM for a dinner that was to start at 4. WTF.
Everything turned out okay anyway, as it usually does. And i have leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy, and quite a lot of good pie. I shall have to go for a longass hike tomorrow to burn all this off.
Now I am home listening to classical music and resting peacefully. I love my family but I'm grateful for a home of my own.