Class of July 2013 Part 35
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Oh Leshar ! What a decision to make. I didn't think it was possible to love a bird, but when I stayed at Gawler river for 6 months I got very attached to the Galah.
My friend wants to leave him to me in her will . He will probably outlive all of us lol!
But they are such characters. He can be quite belligerent at times and then as sweet as pie and I've gotten to know all of his idiosyncrasies . I actually love this bird. You talk to them and they listen , they can be such company.
Hopefully there is another way.
I hope you feel better soon sweetheart.
Also regarding the younger ones in your play , I don't know what it is with this generation...lol at the risk of sounding like a Nanna ..... They really are a me generation. Everything centres around them...end of story.
You go to that play ! And you thoroughly enjoy it darling one.
Hi to you ALL ...
LOVE YOU LOTS XOXOXO
Oh Leshar ! What a decision to make. I didn't think it was possible to love a bird, but when I stayed at Gawler river for 6 months I got very attached to the Galah.
My friend wants to leave him to me in her will . He will probably outlive all of us lol!
But they are such characters. He can be quite belligerent at times and then as sweet as pie and I've gotten to know all of his idiosyncrasies . I actually love this bird. You talk to them and they listen , they can be such company.
Hopefully there is another way.
I hope you feel better soon sweetheart.
Also regarding the younger ones in your play , I don't know what it is with this generation...lol at the risk of sounding like a Nanna ..... They really are a me generation. Everything centres around them...end of story.
You go to that play ! And you thoroughly enjoy it darling one.
Hi to you ALL ...
LOVE YOU LOTS XOXOXO
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Lovely to see you post, Snooz. Hope all is well with you and the family. How's your daughter who went of to Tasmania? Has she kept in touch?
You sound good, hope you are being loved and looked after by your fam.xx
You sound good, hope you are being loved and looked after by your fam.xx
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Uggh, just wanting to vent, but I have to say, my extended family are driving me mental.
Why is no conversation, no uttered word, easy with family? Seriously. I have a relative who I used to be really close to and we do regularly keep in touch via facebook messenger. Anyway, I reached out and said oh let's catch up and it became this really long blah blah about how she's an introvert and blah blah.
I ended up explaining to her that yep, I'm an introvert too, I was making an effort because I cared. Wtf is wrong with people.
So negative.
I know damn well on the flip side If I'd had made no effort to see her, she'd say she was hurt. Can't win.
Why is no conversation, no uttered word, easy with family? Seriously. I have a relative who I used to be really close to and we do regularly keep in touch via facebook messenger. Anyway, I reached out and said oh let's catch up and it became this really long blah blah about how she's an introvert and blah blah.
I ended up explaining to her that yep, I'm an introvert too, I was making an effort because I cared. Wtf is wrong with people.
So negative.
I know damn well on the flip side If I'd had made no effort to see her, she'd say she was hurt. Can't win.
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Crois, that's awful, truly.
You're absolutely right, sometimes we feel like we just can't win, no matter what we do.
I think people have forgotten how to socialise with each other as its all electronic these days. It's sad and it's a pain in the butt, but that's how it is.
I would have met you for a coffee for sure. Don't take it to heart sweetie but I totally understand your frustration. Sometimes people just suck !
Geez do you have a good memory, remembering Rebekah was in Tassie!
I have sent the olive branch many times , cute photos of the animals etc, they have been seen but never responded to. Funnily enough I got a call out of nowhere from her on Sunday at work ..... Checking to see if her Dad and her sisters were OK as she can't get through to them !
She said you sound ok, you're not dead or anything! Wtf .... I just said no, all fine and dandy here and said it was lovely to hear her voice.
She said have to go I've got other calls to make , I said ok love, no worries , I love you. She said bye.
It is what it is.
You're absolutely right, sometimes we feel like we just can't win, no matter what we do.
I think people have forgotten how to socialise with each other as its all electronic these days. It's sad and it's a pain in the butt, but that's how it is.
I would have met you for a coffee for sure. Don't take it to heart sweetie but I totally understand your frustration. Sometimes people just suck !
Geez do you have a good memory, remembering Rebekah was in Tassie!
I have sent the olive branch many times , cute photos of the animals etc, they have been seen but never responded to. Funnily enough I got a call out of nowhere from her on Sunday at work ..... Checking to see if her Dad and her sisters were OK as she can't get through to them !
She said you sound ok, you're not dead or anything! Wtf .... I just said no, all fine and dandy here and said it was lovely to hear her voice.
She said have to go I've got other calls to make , I said ok love, no worries , I love you. She said bye.
It is what it is.
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Lovely to hear from you Snoozy. Yes, Croissant, families, you end up so frustrated sometimes.
They weren't expecting Tiki at the vet this morning. When I explained that I'd spoken to the vet, they checked his chart and weren't pleased at the idea of longer term boarding him. It was awful. I was weepy and trying to explain the situation and I just felt I wasn't being heard. I paid for a month and will just wait and see what they say. Realistically, even if they find a home for him, he may not settle as he can be very needy and dependent and a lot of ppl wouldn't put up with his screaming. I do cater to him, but I can because I'm home a lot. I don't know what will happen but coming home today left me crying my heart out. I really worried about my health. My FD today said I have crackles in both lungs and my oxygen saturation is less than optimal. My chest hurts and I'm afraid. It's an awful dilemma. I don't know if I'll improve. I have to sing a hymn in the play and I'm not a good singer but now I've no lasting breath. Al,I can think of is getting worse and needing oxygen. I know, I'm catastrophizing, but I've always been a terrible hypochondriac. Won't sleep tonight without Tiki.
They weren't expecting Tiki at the vet this morning. When I explained that I'd spoken to the vet, they checked his chart and weren't pleased at the idea of longer term boarding him. It was awful. I was weepy and trying to explain the situation and I just felt I wasn't being heard. I paid for a month and will just wait and see what they say. Realistically, even if they find a home for him, he may not settle as he can be very needy and dependent and a lot of ppl wouldn't put up with his screaming. I do cater to him, but I can because I'm home a lot. I don't know what will happen but coming home today left me crying my heart out. I really worried about my health. My FD today said I have crackles in both lungs and my oxygen saturation is less than optimal. My chest hurts and I'm afraid. It's an awful dilemma. I don't know if I'll improve. I have to sing a hymn in the play and I'm not a good singer but now I've no lasting breath. Al,I can think of is getting worse and needing oxygen. I know, I'm catastrophizing, but I've always been a terrible hypochondriac. Won't sleep tonight without Tiki.
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I'm so sorry it's turned out like this Leshar, but I'm sure you will improve lungwise.
About a month ago I had an asthma attack and since then I've been taking the various meds I have for it daily, rather than just when I have an attack.
Point being, I thought my lungs could only get worse but I've improved markedly.
In the absence of feathers grit and whatever else, I'm sure you'll improve too - but it probably will do no harm to see your Dr if you're scared?
About a month ago I had an asthma attack and since then I've been taking the various meds I have for it daily, rather than just when I have an attack.
Point being, I thought my lungs could only get worse but I've improved markedly.
In the absence of feathers grit and whatever else, I'm sure you'll improve too - but it probably will do no harm to see your Dr if you're scared?
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Thanks for your kind words guys. Really really means a lot.
Snooz, you are right, everyone just communicates so differently now. Geez! Just when I finally get my confidence to talk face to face the whole world changes, lol. Awesome news Bek at least spoke to you. My fiesty girl has made contact with me too. We just have to be there and go forth with love and patience. Stability in our response and who we are, I think is what they are looking for.
Gilmer....you found just the right emoji, haha!
Bob, thanks too, I am considering what some of this family interaction will mean. Not that I'll drink, but the boundaries will have to change. When I lived here last, I was nearly 20 years younger too, probably more flexible in my tolerance of people.
Leshar, Leshar....those situations where we are already emotional and vulnerable and probably not communicating well, and we strike people who probably should have a bit more compassion. I still think a noisy bird would be great for a little preschool. He sounds like he has all the personality he is supposed to have! To me, he does not sound like a handful at all, just a social bird full of personality. I always think of cockatiels as a bit fiesty, but in a fond way. That's part of their charm.
Sorry about the asthma, Dee. I know lung probs are part of your condition, but I had asthma flare ups a lot more this year too, so I'm wondering if we are having a mega pollen phase? Hope yours improves, I'm going to have to get back on a preventer too.
Catastrophise away, Leshar. I'm sure we all do it in our own minds to some degree, love your honesty!
Snooz, you are right, everyone just communicates so differently now. Geez! Just when I finally get my confidence to talk face to face the whole world changes, lol. Awesome news Bek at least spoke to you. My fiesty girl has made contact with me too. We just have to be there and go forth with love and patience. Stability in our response and who we are, I think is what they are looking for.
Gilmer....you found just the right emoji, haha!
Bob, thanks too, I am considering what some of this family interaction will mean. Not that I'll drink, but the boundaries will have to change. When I lived here last, I was nearly 20 years younger too, probably more flexible in my tolerance of people.
Leshar, Leshar....those situations where we are already emotional and vulnerable and probably not communicating well, and we strike people who probably should have a bit more compassion. I still think a noisy bird would be great for a little preschool. He sounds like he has all the personality he is supposed to have! To me, he does not sound like a handful at all, just a social bird full of personality. I always think of cockatiels as a bit fiesty, but in a fond way. That's part of their charm.
Sorry about the asthma, Dee. I know lung probs are part of your condition, but I had asthma flare ups a lot more this year too, so I'm wondering if we are having a mega pollen phase? Hope yours improves, I'm going to have to get back on a preventer too.
Catastrophise away, Leshar. I'm sure we all do it in our own minds to some degree, love your honesty!
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Leshar, I'm sure once you take Tiki out of the house for a month. Give it a good vacuum & dust down, you'll find your Lung situation will improve. I suppose it's the same thing as ' pigeons lung ' I had a friend who raced them for years.
Had to give it away for a few months, everything returned to normal.
Don't stress until you have something to stress about girlfriend !
Geez I used to be the biggest hypochondriac out, that all disappeared when I started drinking. It cured me of that but got me into s horrendous spiral.
Now I just take life as it comes. I'm happy in myself and try not to sweat the small stuff xx
My sister rang me at lunchtime today ( one in Townsville) was so drunk and it wasn't even lunchtime. I'm really worried about her .
She kept repeating herself over and over and over ....it makes me cringe to think I was the same only 6 months ago
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Had to give it away for a few months, everything returned to normal.
Don't stress until you have something to stress about girlfriend !
Geez I used to be the biggest hypochondriac out, that all disappeared when I started drinking. It cured me of that but got me into s horrendous spiral.
Now I just take life as it comes. I'm happy in myself and try not to sweat the small stuff xx
My sister rang me at lunchtime today ( one in Townsville) was so drunk and it wasn't even lunchtime. I'm really worried about her .
She kept repeating herself over and over and over ....it makes me cringe to think I was the same only 6 months ago
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Ladybug, It's lovely to see you post sweetheart.
Hope your little angels are doing well. Abby is at the interesting age of learning so much . I loved it when my kids were your kids ages. I miss that xx
It's nice when they need you xx
Hope your little angels are doing well. Abby is at the interesting age of learning so much . I loved it when my kids were your kids ages. I miss that xx
It's nice when they need you xx
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