Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Camera Criters an old old girl Chiara just turned 21
She sometimes forgets and just starts barking about nothing.canine.senility I guess but she never misses the pad I have for her old eyes and smeller.And she eats like a trooper.
Friday, June 28, 2013
I am grateful for adoring cats
On the property where I am working caring for 9 cats and a greenhouse. the plants love me and so do 2 cats
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday 13 From The Knot magazine 13 weirdest wedding gifts this year 2013
1“Halloween themed nutcrackers, they are skeletons dressed as a bride and groom.”
2"A hurricane evacuation backpack full of MREs (meals ready to eat), first-aid kit, ponchos, etc."
(kind of cool really)
3"A pink can opener with the word 'love' on it."
4"Boxers with money in them."
5"A check that bounced.”
6“A pet goat… she is now family.”
"7=24 double rolls of toilet paper."
8"Octopus-shaped baster."
9"A high-heeled shoe cake server."
"10A cat suit."
11“My husband and I received a nude painting... and I'm not talking about a fine art piece either.”
12"A book that a friend of mine had written and dedicated to me alone, not my husband (he apparently has a large crush on me)...very stalkerish."
13“Ghost hunting equipment.”
A prayer answered. Jim is home
3 months ago, this vice principal and my dear friend Jim 66 was on his way home 4 blocks away when a car cut in front of him, and he was immediately changed forever. His red corvette was sliced in half and all over the highway. the lady he hit died instantly . I knew both. Immediately the school started a prayer vigil with the signs" we believe "everywhere. It has been a very long haul and he is finally coming home, not entirely whole due to brain damages but is doing more daily . It is a miracle of faith, drs, and the will to live for his only little grandson..
God bless you Jim always .
God bless you Jim always .
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
I need this article now and love it I have a toxic friend who buys me expensove things then is ugly over and over
- Reprinted from Positively Positive a great article
Life has a much bigger plan for you. Happiness is part of that plan. Health is part of that plan. Stability is part of that plan. Constant struggle is not.
While I’m not a breakup expert, I’ve done it many times, and it’s been done to me. Friends, boyfriends, fiancés (yes, I’ve had a few), work relationships, family members—you name it; it’s fallen apart. It’s often more comfortable to stay in the broken places rather than risk the glorious (and terrifying) unknown. There are countless rational excuses that keep us stuck. One of my favorites: Timing. “This is the worst time to make a change. I’m too busy, too tired, too broke, too needy, too not-enough.”But there’s another side to this story, the one that takes your well-being into account. Is it ever a good time to stuff your feelings and soldier on? To exhaust yourself mentally and physically? Is it ever a good time to operate from a place of shame or guilt? Or continually repeat the same behavior that created the problems in the first place? Habitually attempting to fix the unfixable is crazy-making.
Let’s get brave and tell the truth.
Start by observing the thoughts running through your head. How do you honestly feel about the person in question? When I find myself in a pain cave, I crack open my journal for some good old scribble therapy. I write, uncover, release, write, cry, write, rage, write, sigh, write, nap…write. Try it. Ask yourself the following sample questions and then write freely. Do your best to stay open and receive. After you’ve gotten it all out, sit back and reflect on your words. Guess what? Your soul said that. Loud and clear. Really take it in. You may need to do this exercise for weeks or months before you’re ready to say sayonara.Questions to ponder:
- Is the pain too great to stay the same?
- Do I constantly picture an alternate reality?
- Do I need a translator to be heard?
- Is it impossible to make boundaries?
- Am I the only one that is willing to meet in the middle?
- Is getting an apology (when it’s truly deserved) like pulling teeth?
- Does this relationship take more energy than it gives?
- Is blaming and complaining getting really old?
- Am I completely fatigued when I’m with the person and energetic when they’re gone?
- If it’s a romantic relationship, are the sparks dead, end of story?
- Do I smile when I want to yell and then yell at the wrong people?
- Is the only thing holding me back my fear of newness?
- Am I afraid of what people will think of me if this relationship fails?
- Does this person make me feel like I’m lost without them?
- Do I find myself missing the old me?
- And so on…
How to say good-bye to toxic relationships
Deciding to end a relationship might not be the same as actually leaving. The more entangled you are, the more logistics might have to be worked out. It’s OK to take your time and plan the exit and the next phase. I’ve found that the hardest relationships to get out of are the ones that are the most dysfunctional. The stress definitely takes its toll. That’s why you might need some help. Seek guidance from a coach, therapist, or a really grounded friend—the kind that loves you unconditionally and isn’t afraid to (metaphorically) slap you back to reality. If you fear for your safety in any way, definitely build a strong team to support you in the transition.Whether I’ve had a breakup Pit Crew or gone solo, the best outcomes have always started from a place of honesty and humility. Zero BS. Zero finger pointing. Zero manipulation. And no last digs. I apologize when needed and try to recall what was once wonderful. There’s no need to force the other side to see my point. If they were going to see it, that would have happened long ago. It’s over. Finito.
Is it always this clean? Nope. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a red-hot temper! In my forty-two years, there’s been a fistfight, busted stain glass (sorry, church window!), broken dishes, a lawsuit bluff, shattered hearts, and some serious soul searching. In some cases, I wish I had more compassion and better communication skills; in others, I wish I got out sooner. Clearly, it’s not always simple. But these days, when my bones tell me to pack my bags, I listen.
Grief is good. Feel it. Heal it.
Will your life really fall apart when you move on? Maybe. Mine has several times. And maybe that’s exactly what it takes to build the life you were meant to live. For the most part, it’s rarely that dramatic.Remember the real you beneath your fear. If you’ve forgotten, let me remind you. You are…Resilient. Awesome. Inspiring. Worth it. Spectacular. Creative. Funny. Kind. Resilient.
If this post resonates with you, but you’re not ready to change, just let these words swim around and wake up your consciousness. That’s more than enough.
What’s on the other side of change?
Relief, freedom, authenticity, true love, nourishing relationships (with yourself and others), fresh starts, and smarter beginnings. Follow your true north. The coordinates on your internal compass read like this: Honor your uniqueness, listen to your heart, appreciate your rhythm, know and be loyal to yourself. When we follow those directions, it’s easy to understand if it’s time to take a turn in a new direction.Your turn: How have you ended a difficult relationship?
Sometimes hearing about someone else’s courage helps us overcome our own fears. Let’s get rich in the comments below.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Mixed Emotions
I have just tutored AN 18 year old in Am History and English so that he could join the Marine Corps....his dream..With lots of work he passed. 2 A's.I miss him terribly . His former Marine dad, now a deputy took him and the family to Pensacola to beach with relatives and have one last hurrah before shipping out
to Boot Camp..
I want to hold him even though it is his dream..Somewhere in side I fear for him, so young and small of stature.He's lived in Berlin, China , and Egypt and wants to see the world.I'm proud of our work together all the cooperation and the thanks they gave me..but I still want to hold him here in young person's land.........
to Boot Camp..
I want to hold him even though it is his dream..Somewhere in side I fear for him, so young and small of stature.He's lived in Berlin, China , and Egypt and wants to see the world.I'm proud of our work together all the cooperation and the thanks they gave me..but I still want to hold him here in young person's land.........
Things I adore
Dogs being funny -- playing with toys , forming a circle, standing on each other making me laugh
I'm job searching
The fact of the matter IS I KNOW WHAT I'm GOOD At BUT THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE .Feelings of frustration can overtake you today, leading you to wonder if you are indeed fit to pursue your ambitions. You may feel you are progressing too slowly or too quickly, so you will likely find that you feel uncomfortable with the goal-realization process. Whether your mood is one of impatience or one of anxiety, you can relieve your discomfort by asking yourself whether you have maintained unrealistic expectations regarding your pace. You may come to realize today that you have been working against the forward flow of the universe. Once you reenter it, you will likely feel attuned to your proper pace.
Frustrations surrounding the pace at which we progress toward our goals can often be attributed to the fact that we are not moving in accordance with the universal flow. Impatience and fear can both play a role in this type of inability to let ourselves be pulled along by the current. Yet we discover upon giving up our need to be in control of how quickly or slowly we attain our goals that the pace prescribed the universe feels much more natural and far less stressful. There is no need to rush when we have found our rhythm. Likewise, we need not be concerned that we are moving forward too fast because we are traveling at a rate that is proper for our current level of development. You will feel neither discouraged nor hurried today when you allow yourself to be taken up into the gentle current of the universal flow.
My girlfriend said to me . You do not know what the universe has in store for you ,,I can only pray . I like quicker results,,
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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