Arbor

What kind do you recommend Briar? Some say it's best in brick form others say loose.

venuscat

Hey guys....Ms Conquest told us that we were going to hear about this awesome date!
So? Did you go to bed and forget to tell us Conquest? I think you did....hmmm.

I may have to start a Tea Drinkers Anonymous thread.
You guys are funny....

And yes...I have perked up now...

Mark1014

Good morning gang. 4:30 and time to rise and shine. One half cup of coffee done, now off to 'take' my exercise as my grandma would say.

venuscat

I'm still thinking that 4.21am (when you signed into the 24-hour thread) is just WAY too early to be getting up.

Mark1014

Me too, for about the first five minutes. Then it's good.

Glad you're feeling better!

Conquest

I was asleep by 8 and just woke up at 6:30. Feeling great with that sleep but now running super late. Augh!

Coffee/tea/water mug ***clink***clink***clink***

I'll be back tonight! Love y'all!
No matter what, as long as we're here, we're getting better and better every day in every way.

Mark1014

Hi gang,

I hope everyone is feeling well midweek. I am totally enjoying tea time on the patio while listening to and watching the birds gather to roost. There's a type called white throated sparrow that only visits here in winter and summers in Arbor's neck of the woods. I don't blame them. I like their little tune. Supposed to get rainy again tomorrow....this 6-8 weeks of deep winter is brutal. Won't get back into 60's again until Monday.

Phoebe, I hope you're doing well with your spouse away. V, are you still on the mend? And glad little arbor is better too.

Twilight here and the Mosquitos have discovered me, so guess tea time out here is over.

venuscat

I am having a chat to Gilmer....I need some help.
I am not doing well at all.
I am crying in my sleep...

I love birds. We have Rosellas here; they are so beautiful.

SoberLeigh

What is going on, sweet venuscat?

Mark1014

I'm sorry V. Please let me know if there's a way I can help.

venuscat

I am so upset with myself ~ I just keep making the same mistakes.
And then I fall apart...

OK....here's the deal. I have to apply for and interview for jobs (and it could be a lot) and get one before the end of Feb or I have no money at all left for March. It is non-negotiable. And I am updating skills for work as well.

I am recovering from surgery.

My dad is a LOT of work...last night he had me on the phone till almost 11pm with an issue that was nuts. Although I didn't say that...I tried my best to help.

I am not yet 3 months sober. If I start this course NOW, I do not know how I can manage everything. I do NOT want to change my mind; I really want this.

But crying in my sleep tells me how stressed and upset I am...what I think maybe I should do is wait until 2nd semester to start. (July). I don't know....I am so confused and distressed.

SoberLeigh

What are the ramifications of waiting until July?

Mark1014

Sounds like a reasonable approach to me. I wouldn't equate a short term delay with a 'failure to launch'. From a business perspective, I like to be and feel prepared before diving into a new arena.

venuscat

Leigh ~ only that it will take 6 months longer....

And I keep thinking it would be smarter and more practical to get used to working full-time before I take this on. My sobriety has to come first, or I have nothing. I cannot be this stressed and upset, and survive it. I feel like I am losing my mind.
I am so tired, plus I am really hungry.

SoberLeigh

My vote is to eliminate as much stress as possible. Employment will relieve the financial issues. Waiting untilmJuly to take the course is merely a delay, not an abandonment.

venuscat

I hear you from.
And Leigh.

I so appreciate this help...cannot stop the tears.

Dee74

I agree with the consensus - get some money coming in, reduce the stress, wait until July V

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Mark1014

The quote above will have to be central to your decision for sure.

venuscat

Thank you all ♥

SoberLeigh

Tears are okay, sweetheart; they can be very therapeutic and help to equalize our emotions.