A Newcomers Weekender Thread Nov 27 Pt 2
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my movie. The lead guitar guy (Billy Crudup) ran away to a party and got messed up on LSD, and they had to come get him. He did it because the band had a big fight. This is the redemption song.
One of the best lines of the movie, Kate Hudson (Penny Lane) saying, "You ARE home."
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Happy Sunday Enders!!!
Spend yesterday doing artsy and craftsy christmas things. Went out in the evening to get more and decided to do a little light finding.
This neighborhood by the zoo, all of the businesses put up their monkey lights during the holiday season. One of my favorite drive by's.
Spend yesterday doing artsy and craftsy christmas things. Went out in the evening to get more and decided to do a little light finding.
This neighborhood by the zoo, all of the businesses put up their monkey lights during the holiday season. One of my favorite drive by's.
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My dec class will remember this!
Last year I rescued a budgie from outside in the middle winter, I trapped him in a hamster cage with bird treats.
Anyway I brought him home and opened his cage and he got out!
This last year he refuses to go back in the cage and lives in my plants, light fixtures etc.
He just flies free around my house, I even found him on the headboard of my bed watching me sleep.
when I talk to him he sits there and closes his eyes, and if he hears my voice in any way, he gets really happy and sings and dances around a bit haha
He likes when I sing too, I've been practicing guitar and singing this afternoon, he's singing and flying around my head.
Adorable. I love him.
Last year I rescued a budgie from outside in the middle winter, I trapped him in a hamster cage with bird treats.
Anyway I brought him home and opened his cage and he got out!
This last year he refuses to go back in the cage and lives in my plants, light fixtures etc.
He just flies free around my house, I even found him on the headboard of my bed watching me sleep.
when I talk to him he sits there and closes his eyes, and if he hears my voice in any way, he gets really happy and sings and dances around a bit haha
He likes when I sing too, I've been practicing guitar and singing this afternoon, he's singing and flying around my head.
Adorable. I love him.
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One thing I forgot about self care- reducing all commitments that weren't absolutely necessary.
I'm shocked I forgot about this!
I was on the board of a nonprofit, it wasn't just a position in name, I did alot of work and dedicated alot of time.
I rolled off the board last year, I could have re-upped for up to two more years. But I was so dang resentful and exhausted.
The cause is still my passion, but I don't have to be the one in the forefront at this time.
I knew I needed to step back bc of my anger at the ever increasing asks and tasks.
I often take my own temperature regarding if I want to become involved again at this time and it's been a firm hello no every time.
I'm convinced my body wants me to take it easy and smooth.
It's the Change the Things I Can part of the serenity prayer...
I know there's enough to deal with, with things I cannot control...
So reducing all possible external noise- I've internalized this and assimilated this to the point it's become normal life. Nice going, Melina!
From that foundation I started working on taking care of myself.
I'm shocked I forgot about this!
I was on the board of a nonprofit, it wasn't just a position in name, I did alot of work and dedicated alot of time.
I rolled off the board last year, I could have re-upped for up to two more years. But I was so dang resentful and exhausted.
The cause is still my passion, but I don't have to be the one in the forefront at this time.
I knew I needed to step back bc of my anger at the ever increasing asks and tasks.
I often take my own temperature regarding if I want to become involved again at this time and it's been a firm hello no every time.
I'm convinced my body wants me to take it easy and smooth.
It's the Change the Things I Can part of the serenity prayer...
I know there's enough to deal with, with things I cannot control...
So reducing all possible external noise- I've internalized this and assimilated this to the point it's become normal life. Nice going, Melina!
From that foundation I started working on taking care of myself.
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Originally Posted by Jsbodhi 
My dec class will remember this! Last year I rescued a budgie from outside in the middle winter, I trapped him in a hamster cage with bird treats. Anyway I brought him home and opened his cage and he got out! This last year he refuses to go back in the cage and lives in my plants, light fixtures etc. He just flies free around my house, I even found him on the headboard of my bed watching me sleep. when I talk to him he sits there and closes his eyes, and if he hears my voice in any way, he gets really happy and sings and dances around a bit haha He likes when I sing too, I've been practicing guitar and singing this afternoon, he's singing and flying around my head. Adorable. I love him.
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Nugget is a doll, Marty!
Jen, I didn't know you still had the budgie! Aw.... You're his mama now!
Tree trimmed yay! Just a few odds and ends left to put out then I'm done decorating. I'm babysitting today too, Marty. My little guy is taking his second nap of the afternoon! He's crawling now and busy exploring. I'm pooped!
Im thinking coffee and a blueberry muffin for lunch
Jen, I didn't know you still had the budgie! Aw.... You're his mama now!
Tree trimmed yay! Just a few odds and ends left to put out then I'm done decorating. I'm babysitting today too, Marty. My little guy is taking his second nap of the afternoon! He's crawling now and busy exploring. I'm pooped!
Im thinking coffee and a blueberry muffin for lunch
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Nugget is adorable!
Melina, I so agree about reducing commitments. This past year I have had to work at letting go of guilty feelings ... because I have cut way down on extraneous activities -- less volunteering, less going to events I'm not really interested in, way less time hanging with people who bug me. (But not isolating, cause that's not good either ... increasing connections with sober people and supportive friends). Another huge thing for me was to renegotiate my work commitment from open-ended overtime, to a limited number of hours each week.
I agree that getting lots of rest and leaving lots of time available for healthy, nurturing activities are key. It feels so "self-indulgent" -- but I realize it's not self-indulgent, just healthy. It's just that it's such a contrast with how I used to live, taking care of everything in the world except myself.
Melina, I so agree about reducing commitments. This past year I have had to work at letting go of guilty feelings ... because I have cut way down on extraneous activities -- less volunteering, less going to events I'm not really interested in, way less time hanging with people who bug me. (But not isolating, cause that's not good either ... increasing connections with sober people and supportive friends). Another huge thing for me was to renegotiate my work commitment from open-ended overtime, to a limited number of hours each week.
I agree that getting lots of rest and leaving lots of time available for healthy, nurturing activities are key. It feels so "self-indulgent" -- but I realize it's not self-indulgent, just healthy. It's just that it's such a contrast with how I used to live, taking care of everything in the world except myself.
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Well my mother apologised, because after so many years of torment, these days I am hell bent on getting an apology when she steps out of line.
Anyway...onwards and upwards.
I just received the following e-mail from a company which made me LOL (and I hate LOL)
I applied for a position there a couple of months ago and forgot all about it until now.
"Dear Tetra,
Thank you for sending us your CV recently and apologies for the delay in responding.
Your CV is very impressive. The role we have is a junior role with a starting salary of 18000 - 20000. I understand given your experience this may be too low. So let me know if you are still interested...."
Yeah, I admit I have done a great job covering up the gaps in my CV. And 18000 is certainly an improvement on 0
I will sleep on it and e-mail them in the morning.
Anyway...onwards and upwards.
I just received the following e-mail from a company which made me LOL (and I hate LOL)
I applied for a position there a couple of months ago and forgot all about it until now.
"Dear Tetra,
Thank you for sending us your CV recently and apologies for the delay in responding.
Your CV is very impressive. The role we have is a junior role with a starting salary of 18000 - 20000. I understand given your experience this may be too low. So let me know if you are still interested...."
Yeah, I admit I have done a great job covering up the gaps in my CV. And 18000 is certainly an improvement on 0
I will sleep on it and e-mail them in the morning.
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That's great you got that email, tetra!
Olive, I love those monkeys.
I took a nap and woke up feeling kinda out of it. Am going to spend the rest of the afternoon reading on my recliner. Back to work tomorrow!
Olive, I love those monkeys.
I took a nap and woke up feeling kinda out of it. Am going to spend the rest of the afternoon reading on my recliner. Back to work tomorrow!
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