Comments for Violets in Blue

Comment on Long while by catazure

catazure — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:31:16 +0000

Just put one foot in front of the other. Work, having a purpose, is actually helpful in dealing with grief. You need to commit to doing something and do it every day – even if it is something easy like putting on lipstick and “play” clothes (not stuff you’d wear to the store but not pajamas) so you could walk outside if the mood struck.
I suggest going to see YOUR doctor – your dad’s appointments are important, but right now you need some visits, too. I am not an MD but it sounds like you are suffering from depression and you don’t have to do that.
You are young, you are interesting, you deserve to enjoy life.
I am thinking good thoughts your way – and I am glad you are writing again!

Comment on January by Taylor

Taylor — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:42:05 +0000

I love that you’re a sox fan!!!!! Yay!!!!!

I hope you have a great new year. Are you going to try the 365 again this year? I was thinking about it- I already took a picture yesterday so I’m on track, but I really hadn’t planned anything. It was just a coincidence about the picture yesterday, but I was kind of jealous of you doing it last year, so I think I might try it.

Comment on my brain is on crack by Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:08:54 +0000

Merry Christmas, Heather. I will be thinking of you today. I’m signed on to skype if you need to talk

Comment on my brain is on crack by catazure

catazure — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:09:07 +0000

At least you got your tree up:)
Mine is up but not yet decorated…I made praline pecans and truffles last night, first time I’ve made holiday treats in years. There’s light at the end of the tunnel, Heather.
Merry Christmas to you too.

Comment on Christmas spirit? by catazure

catazure — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:26:02 +0000

I hope you are better, heather. A lack of insurance is teh suckage but know that Publix will fill your antibiotic and some other med prescriptions for free (I think Paxil, for one).
I understand the lack of Christmas joy. I still don’t have my tree up but will try to get itup this weekend……

Comment on Christmas spirit? by chrissy

chrissy — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:32:07 +0000

I’m having a hard time getting into the spirit, too. I’ve mailed 5 cards – that’s all I’ve had the energy or interest to do. I’m getting shopping done, but it’s begrudgingly.

Hope you feel better soon.

Comment on NaBloPoMo by catazure

catazure — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:50:16 +0000

It is never too late to hop in to NaBloPoMo. Execept for 12/1:)
Sorry about your uncle but glad for you that you got to see him before he passed.
Be sure to use your Christmas Love to build Holiday Happies with Zack. I am no longer a happy Christmas person. I don’t know why – it just depresses me…

Comment on NaBloPoMo by Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:27:59 +0000

I’m sorry about your uncle. It’s been a rough year. Hopefully things will improve in the new year and you can start fresh.

I love Christmas too, and though my Jewish husband complains bitterly about ornaments at Target in August, I secretly love it and only pretend to be appalled at how it’s just starting earlier and earlier. Christmas is full of such warm happy memories- i would love it if it lasted all year.

I know this Christmas will be hard without your mom, but try to remember all these things that make you love the season instead of letting her absence overshadow everything. I bet she’d want that for you.

Comment on the blahs by catazure

catazure — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:38:46 +0000

You have time – the most important part of that kind of plan. Map what you want, line out your plan, and set a schedule and a menu.
Monday – 8am, up, scramble two eggs to eat with salsa.
9:00 am, get ready to go out
10:00 – get out to the gym, make your exercise plan and get in a short workout
11:30 – eat a light lunch, salad or wrap, and go to the grocery. Buy as much stuff in a raw state as you can.
2:00 – home, unload groceries, start a load of laundry. Knit until the laundry is ready to go into the dryer .
3:40 – laundry into dryer, spend next hour re-organizing one kitchen drawer.
4:40 – fold and put away laundry. Begin dinner prep.
6:30 – dinner on table

Pick days to use to make stock – talk to Jen P about her schedule; she does a lot of great stuff!

Comment on the good news by catazure

catazure — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:11:45 +0000

I would never had thought he’d make it considering the lack of effort he put into the process.
Celebrate that you don’t have to haul him all over anymore and after you’ve given him a short holiday from responsibility, tell him what you expect:respect, cooperation, and No Shit.