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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.

Comment on the good news by Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:15 +0000

Well maybe you can take this as a second chance to get to know your dad before his time is up. Obviously he has to be willing to do this, too, but perhaps you should take the opportunity to A) RELAX and not worry about running him all over town to Dr’s appointments for a change, and B) make peace with him and your relationship. And don’t feel guilty for your feelings- believe me, my sister used to feel the same way about our mother dying while our dad survived, so that part is definitely not as weird as you think (and my dad is great- so for her to wish that was a lot weirder). But don’t let it turn into regret.