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26-06-2006, 02:01 PM
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I don't play drums. My hub says I don't got no rhythm. I think I'll have to agree with him. I sang in high school and I toured as a singer and that is where I met my hub. I really haven't done much since then, but in college, I found out just how bad I am in the rhythm department! So I'll leave the drum playing to someone else.
I've been stressed today because the In-Laws were coming....all six of them! I cooked for them all and it turned out okay...but boy, am I glad they're gone. I don't think I'll have a case of insomnia tonight..... |
26-06-2006, 05:15 PM
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At least they are gone now. I'm in the aftereffects of another family visit. It was my dad's birthday. My mum told my brother I was coming over, so arrived to get his lunch cooked and then hung around til I got there. Fortunately, my dad said he wasn't having the football on, so brother left for the 4pm kick off! I only had to deal with him for an hour, but it always makes me so angry.
What made it worse is that my mum knows enough not to tell my brother when I'm coming over, yet still ignores my feelings because she wants her family together. **** family. She should have thought about that years ago. |
26-06-2006, 08:09 PM
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Ah... nothing like that self punishment again hey Piglet... Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Actually, your just screwed I think... because its family. Talk about a rock and a hard place... geez!
So, there it be Nam... the inlaws where coming, thus the stress buildup. Glad its over. Atleast you have now identified another issue on why you feel that way, ie. something coming up. Isn't it funny how we don't really think about it, but our body and mind just take over for us, and go to work on building stress for us, even though we think where not thinking about the upcoming event.
Todays a good day. Went and did the shopping with bub this morning, cleaned the house all day, cooked dinner, and well... here I am now. Will do a bit of work tonight, though i have to stop to watch a couple of favourite shows on tv... I don't watch much tv, but I do like a couple of shows. |
27-06-2006, 07:19 AM
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Oops. Just posted work stuff on this thread. Bad idea, even though I don't mention names or anything. Quick bit of editing required! Very busy day. Very tired. 4 days to go til the weekend. 9 days to go til the students leave for the summer.
Last edited by piglet; 27-06-2006 at 07:21 AM.
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27-06-2006, 09:53 AM
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Ah, good stuff Piglet, a well deserved break for you then. |
27-06-2006, 03:41 PM
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Great day today. I feel good although I jinxed myself on the insomnia thing. It took well over three hours to get to sleep. Luckily, the girls were really tired and we didn't rise until 10. We went to the library and went shopping (always makes me happier). We went out for ice cream this evening and it was a joy to see my kids have no worries but whether or not their ice cream cone was going to melt before they could eat it.  |
27-06-2006, 05:09 PM
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it was a joy to see my kids have no worries but whether or not their ice cream cone was going to melt before they could eat it.
| That's what makes it all worth it! You can always rely on ice-cream for those small, yet significant moments! |
28-06-2006, 03:19 AM
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Yesterday afternoon, I started a novel. I finished it this morning at 6:30. So guess what? I'm tired! I wouldnt' allow myself to go to sleep until the villian was dead so I wouldn't "think" he was still alive in my dreams. I was actually afraid of a fictionial character. Not only that, but a fictionial character in a dream! Wow.:crazy-eye |
28-06-2006, 11:42 AM
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so what was this novel about Nam?
Your nightmares?
If so, thats a great idea.
I'm still feeling quiet. |
28-06-2006, 11:48 AM
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Don't worry YA, we all have those moments. Just keep going with yourself, and it all gets better.
I know what your saying Nam about the kids, because I tell you what, I would say my little fella definately has played a significant role in my getting better. Basically, you can't afford to be depressed, anxious or angry, because they don't understand any off it, and you have to have yourself together to help them grow, and learn.
Saying that, I DON'T recommend people go out having babies to try and get themselves better from PTSD. It has been said before in my presence... lets just say that.
Another funky couple of days, nothing new to report about my health really, normal as usual. No anger, stress or anxiety... just lots of good days. Dropped my little fella at daycare this morning, tidied the house in just over an hour, and now I get to do some work online. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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