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Posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
1. i took off all my jewelery because i dont feel good.
2. hate the painting i finished
3. i am not nice to my husband
4. afraid c will notice patches of hair missing
5. i have this overwhelming need to flee
6. cant sleep
7. can do anything i want but dont want to do anything
8. i feel like i am destroying this life
9. i dont want to take anyone down with me
10. i am alone
can someone post some possitive points in their life so i can notice a few in my own ..
thnaks for your help in this..
j
10.
Posted by Tootercat on March 4, 2004, at 14:23:16
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
JYL, I've been in a mood where everything is wrong and yet NOTHING is really wrong. I was just thinking I needed to make a gratitude list (part of AA reflex) so here goes....Thanks for making it non-escapable at this point. Hope you feel better: (((((JYL)))))
1. I am sober
2. I have 2 kitties and a birdy who give me joy
3. I am loved by my friends and family
4. I have the love of a very special man
5. I am getting over my cold
6. I am capable of learning something new
7. I have my job
8. The sun is shining today!
9. I had the courage to say I'm sorry earlier when I acted like a butthead.
10. I actually made this list isnstead of just think abot making this list!
Thank you again!!!!Toots
Posted by Penny on March 4, 2004, at 14:35:46
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
A 10 just for you - even though it's hard. You're worth it, JYL, and even though I haven't been posting lately, I figured I would b/c I care about you!!!
(((JYL)))
1. Two sweet lil' dogs waiting for me at home.
2. Therapy today with my wonderful T.
3. My boss is being optimistic and no longer ignoring me.
4. It's a sunny 80 degrees F outside here today.
5. My cute little frog at home.
6. My pretty little betta fish at home.
7. I'm employed (I guess this is a good thing?).
8. I made a chocolate cake last night from scratch and it came out beautifully (and tastes pretty good too!).
9. Feeling better about work.
10. Just your laugh.P
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on March 4, 2004, at 14:37:56
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
1. Apprentice and Survivor on tonight
2. My therapist and I laughed a lot today (I love that)
3. It is WARM - Spring must be here
4. Had a cupcake for my lunch dessert
5. Bought new lipgloss last night and am wearing it
6. My husband told me I looked beautiful this morning
7. Got my eyebrows waxed last week and they STILL look good!
8. Bought a new pair of flamenco shoes over the internet this morning - they are gorgeous
9. My story for my non-fiction class is progressing nicely
10. I dreamed I lost my two front teeth last night and woke up to find it wasn't true!!
Posted by B2chica on March 4, 2004, at 14:43:01
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
> 1. i took off all my jewelery because i dont feel good.
-you have jewelry to wear> 2. hate the painting i finished
-you actually finished one (i envy this)> 3. i am not nice to my husband
-i'm sure there are times he's not nice to you either (we all have our days)> 4. afraid c will notice patches of hair missing
-it's almost spring, wear fun hats with big flowers on them!> 5. i have this overwhelming need to flee
-go for a short run.> 6. cant sleep
-if all else fails...clean> 7. can do anything i want but dont want to do anything
-ponder the universe while listening to your favorite tunes :P> 8. i feel like i am destroying this life
YOUR NOT!!! We need you here at babble!> 9. i dont want to take anyone down with me
i'm already down here. the way to the top is posting at babble!> 10. i am alone
NO YOUR NOT!!> can someone post some possitive points in their life so i can notice a few in my own ..
> thnaks for your help in this..
> j
> 10.
i'm afraid i can't post too many positives right now except that i am still here, breathing and alive. Sometimes that's enough. Just remember things WILL get better!
Besided you made me snap out of my selfpity if even for five minutes to respond to you and i thank you J.
B2c.
Posted by rainyday on March 4, 2004, at 14:59:23
In reply to Re: i need a 10... » justyourlaugh, posted by B2chica on March 4, 2004, at 14:43:01
1. I see my T later today.
2. I don't think I have gained weight yet today.
3. I wore pink to feel pretty, and it worked.
4. It's a beautiful day outside.
5. My husband *just* called to say he loves me!
6. My cat loves me even if she can't say so.
7. I have a job I don't hate yet.
8. I have a job I haven't been fired from yet.
9. My blood pressure came down to normal today.
10. The sun will set and it will be gorgeous.
rainyday
Posted by Susan J on March 4, 2004, at 15:45:13
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
Hey, JYL,
Not much going on in my life to post about, other than not losing it at work and cussing out a lobbyist who was driving me nuts.
But I just wanted to tell you I smile every time I see your name, here, even before I read the post, because I love the way you put things.
There is a delicate, arty, and creative feel to how you write. :-)
Posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 22:51:22
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
wow wow wow,
the response you gave me today was a godsend..
1.i "ate crow" and apoligized to c
2.i want to feel better
3. i went for a power walk even though i was terrified
4. i helped someone today by listening...
5. didnt pass out due to alcohol tonight
6. butterfly kisses on tummies
7. ....
will go to bed tonight thinking of all the good in people, especially the kind soles that linger here.
jyl
Posted by All Done on March 5, 2004, at 1:30:40
In reply to Re: i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 22:51:22
JYL,
I'm so glad to see your updated list. I'm glad things are looking a little better for you!
Here's my 10 for today:
1. I got to leave work a little early.
2. Because I left work a little early, I actually had time to make a yummy dinner (with dessert!)
3. I finally found a grocery store that carries the Korean Pears I love and it's near my office.
4. My mom and I have worked a few things out in family therapy and I feel progress in our relationship. It's slow, but we're moving forward.
5. My son said his first sentence to me this morning when we were getting ready to leave for daycare. He said, "come on, Mom!" Can you believe that? Little stinker :).
6. My laundry is done.
7. The ice melted on the pond behind my house.
8. My husband and I scheduled a sitter for Saturday and we are going to go to dinner and a movie.
9. JYL gave me the opportunity to look on the bright side today.
10. As always, Babble.
Posted by Elle2021 on March 5, 2004, at 2:14:55
In reply to Re: i need a 10... » justyourlaugh, posted by All Done on March 5, 2004, at 1:30:40
1. There's an upcoming Gospel meeting at church that I can't wait to go to.
2. My cats aren't sick anymore!
3. I got a perfect score on my Abnormal Psychology test. :) What a relief.
4. I don't feel ultra-depressed right now.
5. Only two more weeks until spring break.
6. My eating habits have improved significantly.
7. My therapist had to cancel my app. this week because she is going on vacation. I don't feel like I'm going to fall apart. Usually I freak out when my pdoc or T cancels my apps.
8. I'm thankful for all the people here who give me encouragement. Thank you.I can't think of anymore, but this feels like a good start.
Elle :)
Posted by Fallen4myT on March 5, 2004, at 18:32:05
In reply to i need a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on March 4, 2004, at 13:35:05
1 I have cool pets who love and need me
2. I have shelter some people don't
3. I am always or often nice to everyone and have compassion
4. I like music
5 I have this board a cool place to chat and a puter
6 The sun shines now and then
7 I like my T a lot
8 I have food and medicine...my basic needs met
9. I can see and walk and things many people cannot
10. I met YOU :) on here
Posted by noa on March 6, 2004, at 20:51:11
In reply to Hey, JYL » justyourlaugh, posted by Susan J on March 4, 2004, at 15:45:13
Ditto what Susan said about you, JYL--that's how I feel, too.
Posted by noa on March 6, 2004, at 21:09:13
In reply to Re: i need a 10... » justyourlaugh, posted by All Done on March 5, 2004, at 1:30:40
I'm glad to see your updated list, too, JYL!
Let me start mine by borrowing #9 from All Done:
1. JYL gave me the opportunity to look on the bright side today.
2. Two days in a row without a winter coat.
3. Spotted a robin in a tree this week!
4. Had great dinner out last night with friends.
5. Had great lunch out today with friends, one whom I hadn't seen in FIVE years, and actually had come to think I wouldn't have the chance to see ever again, but she surfaced!
6. I have no credit card debt.
7. I have stable affordable housing and nothing is leaking at the moment!!
8. I am not a woman in a third world country who has to trek to find water and then lug it back for miles and boil it to make it potable.
9. My flat tire is fixed and the tire warranty was even still in effect enough to save me some money on the new one.
10. I have a washing machine and dryer of my very own so I don't have to drag my laundry out and down the street anymore.
11. I'm reading a good book.
12. There are zillions more good books to read when I'm done with this one and I'll never run out of good books to read no matter how many I read and how long I live!
13. The crocus bulbs I planted are poking their colorful little heads out from under the soil. YAY!!
14. JYL started a 10 list!!
15. Good threads to read on babble from interesting people!
16. I may have a lot of habits to change, but thankfully, I never took up smoking (this also saves me money on ciggies! LOL).
17. The weekend's not over yet--still have tomorrow.
18. I live in an age of psychopharm and not in a time, like my grandmother, when electroshock treatment, still in its infancy and rather unsafely adminstered, was the treatment of choice.
19. I have a great gym I can go to, and am closer to getting myself there than I have been in a long time.
20. I can see Venus and Saturn in the sky at night along with lots of wondrous stars.
Thanks, JYL and everyone! And thanks to All DOne for your #9 (my #1).
Posted by fallsfall on March 6, 2004, at 23:33:31
In reply to Re: i need a 10..., posted by noa on March 6, 2004, at 21:09:13
I like your # 8.
Posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 20:25:39
In reply to Re: i need a 10..., posted by noa on March 6, 2004, at 21:09:13
>19. I have a great gym I can go to, and am closer to getting myself there than I have been in a long time.
I did it! I went to the gym today!!!! I can't believe it. And it felt good, although it won't feel so good when I'm sore tomorrow, LOL!
It was the 10 list that was the final push to get me to go. Thanks, JYL!!
Posted by Dinah on March 7, 2004, at 20:26:35
In reply to Re: i need a 10...follow up to #19, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 20:25:39
Posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 20:31:22
In reply to Re: i need a 10... » noa, posted by fallsfall on March 6, 2004, at 23:33:31
> I like your # 8.
Thanks, fallsfall. Remembering stuff like that really does help me sometimes. It just puts everything in perspective to think about how different my life would be if I were born in some places in the world today.
Like sometimes when I go to the grocery store and am feeling frazzled, I try to remember to really notice the incredible abundance laid out before me at my disposal and think about all the places in the world where people do not have anything close to that.
There are many different situations when this type of 'reality check' helps me put it all in perspective.
Posted by Karen_kay on March 12, 2004, at 21:44:42
In reply to Re: i need a 10... » fallsfall, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 20:31:22
*I'm leaving for (hopefully) sunny skies tomorrow for a full week away from the dog poohing on the carpet, my old man breathing down my throat and classes!
*I had pizza for dinner, so I won't have to cook anything for over week or wash a single dish either.
*I couldn't find something I was looking for today, but instead found something else to take it's place and it worked better than the first thing I was looking for, although I did try something before I found the thing that worked great and it didn't work very well at all.
*My German prof lifted my leg in class and tried to lick my foot. Unfortunetly, he was speaking a language I didn't understand so I didn't quite catch what he said, but I'm certain he was hitting on me.
*My roots are beginning to show in my hair, but the grey that peaks out makes me appear older, I think. And at my age, being older is a good thing.
*I had relations with the old man today and he wasn't half bad. I think he drank tea with Ginseng in it at lunch today. Perhaps I'll start buying that for home.
*I saw a picture of a very cute baby today, who I heard takes after his father but has the best mother in the world.
*Lately, my inbox has been full! And Karen just loves a full inbox.
*I'm surrounded every day of my life by very beautiful people and that makes me very happy.
*I've trained my doggie to set his head on my lap. Now, if only I can train him to use the restroom outside instead of in my house. One thing at a time, I suppose.
jyl, hope you're feeling better. I'm blowing you kisses...
Posted by All Done on March 13, 2004, at 0:16:30
In reply to May I jyl, post a 10?, posted by Karen_kay on March 12, 2004, at 21:44:42
Sweet Karen,
I'm glad you had a 10 to post today!
Have a fantastic vacation. I can tell you the weather will be great because the sun must follow you wherever you go!
See you in a week or so.
All Done
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