One Year and Over Club- Part 10
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,707
RZ, I see you're separating hope and expectations. I get it. I like it.
Another miraculous sunny day. SAt on a cafe patio with my dog and my laptop and worked, it was lovely with the birds flying about and people walking by. I will miss this Life of Riley I'm living right now! It will be a rude awakening in April when I finish school, I'm afraid. But I'm excited to start looking for work, who knows where I'll end up!
Well how did it go Manz?
Instant that's funny what you wrote about the spider and very appropriate to your signature! Did you notice that?
Hi newwings welcome back.
Off to get some more work done, sheesh.
Another miraculous sunny day. SAt on a cafe patio with my dog and my laptop and worked, it was lovely with the birds flying about and people walking by. I will miss this Life of Riley I'm living right now! It will be a rude awakening in April when I finish school, I'm afraid. But I'm excited to start looking for work, who knows where I'll end up!
Well how did it go Manz?
Instant that's funny what you wrote about the spider and very appropriate to your signature! Did you notice that?
Hi newwings welcome back.
Off to get some more work done, sheesh.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4,451
I think you're in for a spring to remember, IP. How awesome to be starting out on this grand adventure, the world wide open... and armed with all the self-awareness that comes from this recovery business. You're going to thrive wherever you land.
Good to see you back here, newwings!
I spent the morning reliving the good old days—blinding headache, a gut in full revolt. Must have been food poisoning, came on so fast. (A pox upon us—second time it's struck our thread this month...) The worst was over by 9 a.m. though. I slept most of the day away. Finally got enough appetite tonight for sweet corn tamales, hold the hot sauce. Looking forward to more sleep. G'night, all.
Good to see you back here, newwings!
I spent the morning reliving the good old days—blinding headache, a gut in full revolt. Must have been food poisoning, came on so fast. (A pox upon us—second time it's struck our thread this month...) The worst was over by 9 a.m. though. I slept most of the day away. Finally got enough appetite tonight for sweet corn tamales, hold the hot sauce. Looking forward to more sleep. G'night, all.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,474
RZ.... nice one
R&A....feel better soon huh, hugs to ya.
Newwings...welcome back
IP...you are just finishing and I am starting. Nice.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllll............
Weeeeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee. I think just quietly I am in, only have to wait for the official letter. What a process though, they sprung on me an essay to write then and there, an online assessment and then an interview! They also told me they had decided that I was a NO before I came, but after meeting me it was a YES! Wow. Felt great.
Now the reality is setting in after reading the term outline, 3 x 3hr evening classes per week, one full Saturday/month, 3 3 day weekends..... all while working 4 days a week, etc........ whoah will I be busy!!!!
But anyway just for today.......
R&A....feel better soon huh, hugs to ya.
Newwings...welcome back
IP...you are just finishing and I am starting. Nice.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllll............
Weeeeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee. I think just quietly I am in, only have to wait for the official letter. What a process though, they sprung on me an essay to write then and there, an online assessment and then an interview! They also told me they had decided that I was a NO before I came, but after meeting me it was a YES! Wow. Felt great.
Now the reality is setting in after reading the term outline, 3 x 3hr evening classes per week, one full Saturday/month, 3 3 day weekends..... all while working 4 days a week, etc........ whoah will I be busy!!!!
But anyway just for today.......
instant
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 5,711
IP you are right. Some time ago I came across the idea that everything I experience has a lesson in it- these little lessons are easily ignored. I figure if I can learn from the "micro" lessons then I am less likely to have to sit a sup ( supplementary exam) or have to repeat the class!!
As I learn to deal with the intricacies of the emotional state, I am paying attention (LOL)
As I learn to deal with the intricacies of the emotional state, I am paying attention (LOL)
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,826
Rock on Manz. It will be hard, but it will be worthwhile. It will be worth it.
Feel better R&A!
Off to NYC for a business conference. I am going to learn and meet people and show this community that I am the writer they are looking for to help them. I am strong, smart, brave. All is well. I'm going to have an amazing time. (And a little nervous.)
Playing the tape all the way to the end.....if I'm not having a good time, I. Can. Leave. LOL.
Feel better R&A!
Off to NYC for a business conference. I am going to learn and meet people and show this community that I am the writer they are looking for to help them. I am strong, smart, brave. All is well. I'm going to have an amazing time. (And a little nervous.)
Playing the tape all the way to the end.....if I'm not having a good time, I. Can. Leave. LOL.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 13,833
R&A, hope you feel better soon! I know all too well how you feel right now.
Manz, congrats! Glad to see so many moving forward. It's amazing what we can accomplish when we're not chained down by alcohol.
Have a great week, all!
Manz, congrats! Glad to see so many moving forward. It's amazing what we can accomplish when we're not chained down by alcohol.
Have a great week, all!
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,707
Wow, everyone's doing so great!
Way to go Manz! That's excellent news! Being busy is great-you will love it!
Good luck Frances! With your confidence you can't lose. Keep it up!
Oh crap you guys I took this job today with my neighbour who has a consultancy company---I'm sitting in on a three hour focus group and transcribing everything in real time-CRAP. I'm not entirely sure i'm a fast enough typer to do this job, I just took it because I'm desperate for money right now. I have to do well because he's been offering me a job when I graduate and if I look like an idiot today he might withdraw the offer! Which actually wouldn't be the end of the world because I don't want to be a consultant anyway I want to be a jet-setting magazine writer! (A job which barely exists anymore but NEVERMIND THAT. THINKING POSITIVELY.)
Wish me luck, ha ha. Spring break is flying by, argh!!!!!! Going to the states tomorrow to shop though! Yeee Haww!
Way to go Manz! That's excellent news! Being busy is great-you will love it!
Good luck Frances! With your confidence you can't lose. Keep it up!
Oh crap you guys I took this job today with my neighbour who has a consultancy company---I'm sitting in on a three hour focus group and transcribing everything in real time-CRAP. I'm not entirely sure i'm a fast enough typer to do this job, I just took it because I'm desperate for money right now. I have to do well because he's been offering me a job when I graduate and if I look like an idiot today he might withdraw the offer! Which actually wouldn't be the end of the world because I don't want to be a consultant anyway I want to be a jet-setting magazine writer! (A job which barely exists anymore but NEVERMIND THAT. THINKING POSITIVELY.)
Wish me luck, ha ha. Spring break is flying by, argh!!!!!! Going to the states tomorrow to shop though! Yeee Haww!
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 7,583
IP,
You go on! Shoot for the moon and you will likely make orbit in any case. Or make the moon. Kennedy once said something about people always naysaying and saying why, and he said he asks why not? If there is only one jet setting position open you better be in line with a great resume, starting with this job! you are building a foundation now and if you learn from each disappointment, as Instant said already so well, you will more than likely have fewer disappointments as you go.
Congrats Manz.
I am having a very bad couple of weeks. I seem to be having more anger issues going on. I started seeing another counselor to work through them. I have to admit I can't conquer it all, and be happy with what I can. It all goes back to what we have been discussing. I have let expectations rear their ugly heads, where for all of my life I lives with hopes and a smile or a grin while "bearing" it. I am catching myself ignoring rule 62, or plainly speaking taking myself too seriously. I have been under a lot of stress this past week with family issues with my oldest who will be 40 this year. I have resolved them for now.
Guess I can't pretend to superman all the time.
You go on! Shoot for the moon and you will likely make orbit in any case. Or make the moon. Kennedy once said something about people always naysaying and saying why, and he said he asks why not? If there is only one jet setting position open you better be in line with a great resume, starting with this job! you are building a foundation now and if you learn from each disappointment, as Instant said already so well, you will more than likely have fewer disappointments as you go.
Congrats Manz.
I am having a very bad couple of weeks. I seem to be having more anger issues going on. I started seeing another counselor to work through them. I have to admit I can't conquer it all, and be happy with what I can. It all goes back to what we have been discussing. I have let expectations rear their ugly heads, where for all of my life I lives with hopes and a smile or a grin while "bearing" it. I am catching myself ignoring rule 62, or plainly speaking taking myself too seriously. I have been under a lot of stress this past week with family issues with my oldest who will be 40 this year. I have resolved them for now.
Guess I can't pretend to superman all the time.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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I promise myself to check for typos before the 15 minutes runs out. Aside from missing some caps because my tablet always puts them there for me, " I lives " instead of I lived is just too obvious.
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