venuscat

Yes. And still going through it....and I hope I always will be. The desire to do more, be more, discover more....the drive to be part of and contribute....and love and romance, all of these things are in play for me right now as well.

And it is definitely because I was stuck going nowhere for so long, and I have so much passion and ability...I think we all do. And I love this part, because although it's a bit scary, there are endless possibilities for us now.

fantail

Thank you Venus. You always put the right perspective on it. <3

Soberpotamus

Nearly hundred years ago, women won the right to vote in the United States on Aug. 26, 1920. The anniversary is now known as National Women’s Equality Day. To celebrate, 13 quotes from inspiring females have been shared below:

1. “We've begun to raise daughters more like sons ... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.” ― Gloria Steinem

2. “We must raise both the ceiling and the floor.” ― Sheryl Sandberg

3. “As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.” — Virginia Woolf

4. “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” — Melinda Gates

5. “How can we effect change in the world when only half of it is invited or feel welcome to participate in the conversation?” ― Emma Watson

6. “Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.” ― Abigail Adams

7. “It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union... men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” ― Susan B. Anthony

8. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ― Maya Angelou

9. “The only way for a woman, as for a man, to find herself, to know herself as a person, is by creative work of her own. There is no other way.” ― Betty Friedan

10. “Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to learn respect, responsibility, advancement and remuneration based on ability.” – Sandra Day O’Connor

11. “You don't have to be anti-man to be pro-woman.” ― Jane Galvin Lewis

12. “I would have girls regard themselves not as adjectives but as nouns.” ― Elizabeth Cady Stanton

13. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

Soberwolf

Love your new avatar x

Soberpotamus

Thank you, Wolfie.

Since today is Women's Equality day here, I wanted to find a strong, female hippo avatar. Just couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. This one will do.

Soberpotamus

Fantail, yes. I went through that urge to make up for some lost time. I think I'm still sort of there, too. Although I'm a tad more accepting of where I am in life. I absolutely feel there is not enough time in the day.

venuscat

Do you remember the days that stretched endlessly, filled with pain and drunken misery....minutes that felt like hours.....terrified thoughts...how on earth can I make it through the night?

How incredible and wonderful and magical is it that now we cannot find enough time in the day because our lives are full and rich, and we have so much we yearn to accomplish.

What a blessing. ♥

lunar

Thank You for this.

Soberpotamus

Well said, Suze.

Soberpotamus

I gotta say it... l love my job!! I am kicking butt. I am doing really well now. It's all coming together. I finished at 3 p.m. today. They are all impressed with how quickly I've progressed. Feels really good to be good at this job. And I love the history of the USPS. Pretty interesting stuff.

Hawkeye13

I'm glad things are going so well with the job Jenn--
Are you still on probation or have you made it through that yet?

Love the avatar too

Soberpotamus

Thanks, Hawkeye.

I am still in that 90-day period. It's 90 actual working days. So, for me, that's Saturdays plus all the extra days I sub for the regular carrier, plus all my training days. It takes a while to get 90 this way.

So, yeah, I'm still treading carefully.

venuscat

We knew you would rock this job J.

I cannot imagine you not doing anything well for that matter; you always invest yourself completely; it is very inspiring. ♥

fantail

Yes. I do. Thank you for saying this. I'm so glad we're all gone from that place.

Anna

I agree with the sentiment of feeling there is not enough time for everything I'd like to do. That is the complete reverse of how I felt while drinking.

Jennie, I'm so glad you love the job and are doing so well!

fantail

So glad the job is going so well J!!

Soberpotamus

Thanks, Fantail. How was the date?

Soberpotamus

Just got back from a health screening. They took blood and blood pressure and measurements. Apparently, I am healthy as a horse. In fact, I was the only person there today in the 'healthy' or normal range, I was told by the nurse. I felt pretty good walking out of there. Especially after getting worked up and nearly hyperventilating over the fingerprick. I am such a wuss about needles. Always have been. Can't help it.

I guess it pays off to eat burgers, ice-cream and chocolate and sit in from of the computer all day?? (Ok, so maybe it's the occasional running I do, lol.)

venuscat

That's awesome Jenni love ~ and I hear you on the needles. I'm totally fine with them....yeah right.....I pretend to be all brave and then pass out....boom....I drop like a sack of potatoes. It's very dramatic.

Soberpotamus

Ha! Suze, that is dramatic. My cousin would faint when she first got her period. Now that's funny.

What helps me is when I sit down and get ready for the shot, I say ... 'Omg, I am so nervous. I really hate needles!', letting out a huge exhale. This somehow takes away some of the pressure. I mean, it's only a little relief, but seems just enough to keep me from totally flipping out. So I googled today and apparently this is advice given to those of us with needle phobias ... to talk with the nurse or someone right before. It really helps. Then, I definitely turn my head and do not look! And I think about books I'm reading, or articles, or anything at all.