Friday chatting

JackieG

What Deb isn't telling you guys is that the sensitive documents she's shredding are pictures of their last office party.

Do you have to spill all my secrets, Jackie ??

Deb W.

(((Bugsy))) - you are such a handsome guy!!

Rain..rain...and more rain. I can't tell if it's making me more depressed or it wouldn't matter. Hopefully I'll find out in a few days when it stops.

I don't know if anyone remembers me talking about the sweet rescue out at Grace named Zoe. I'd mentioned her to DH a few times and we both agreed that Sassy wouldn't take kindly to another dog, especially a female, in the house. The weekend after we found out Sassy had cancer, I was out there and she came running up to me and I was surprised that she was still there. Well, last night DH asked if she'd been adopted and I said I didn't know. He said that he thought it was early to bring in another dog but he also felt sad that any dog was without a home and I should check on her. I sent a msg to a friend last night and heard back this morning that Zoe has gone into yet another foster home as of last weekend and they've enrolled her in an unleashed training pgm. She said she'd let me know more this afternoon. I have very mixed feelings and told the friend that if she's in a good foster home, then we should probably wait. I just don't feel quite ready to make that leap yet.

DH had a few moments of breaking down last night when talking about Sassy but composed himself quickly. He has the "just stay busy and don't think about it" attitude. I feel like I need to process everything, sometimes repeatedly, and if it means some full on crying jags, then that's okay. I do feel like each day is getting a bit better but I still miss her and think about her more often than not.

cakana

I feel like I need to process everything, sometimes repeatedly, and if it means some full on crying jags, then that's okay

I totally get you Cathy. 

Deb W.

iluvjamison

No, because due to the nature of the files/records, I have to be the person "on record" to attest that the documents were actually shredded in front of me.

Well, this may be true...but you COULD have brought someone to the garage to shred...while you sit in a chair observing enjoying a green beer (or green tea since its still morning and all). 

CoBuHe

Well, this may be true...but you COULD have brought someone to the garage to shred...

The guy that drives the shredding truck throws the documents into the truck and the truck does the actual shredding. 

CoBuHe

while you sit in a chair observing enjoying a green beer

Who says I didn't ??

Deb W.

 I am sleeeeeeepy.  Yesterday, I was nodding off at dinner...and we were out at a restaurant!  I told Steve (the significant other) that if I just fell asleep in my food, he was allowed to mock me and take pictures.  Fortunately, I stayed awake =P

It needs to be 4pm already.  I love my job, but this day needs to be over with.  Today is cold, dreary and rainy.  Tomorrow the sun should be back.  Sunday it's supposed to be 70 degrees out and sunny!!!!  I can't wait :)

I've been playing in the dirt for hours.  No, not outside in the hard cold rain, but getting seeds started.  My soul feels somewhat nourished at least.  REALLY playing in the dirt totally feeds my soul.

Cathy, I know exactly how you are feeling.  There are days that I'm really OK with Mike being gone, but then I get days that everything reminds me of him and I miss him so badly that it's physically painful.  All I can say is just take one day at a time, don't try to bury what you feel...and just feel it when you need to.  ((((Cathy))))

Shoot.  Now I suppose I should go clean up the mess I made.  Sure wish I had a greenhouse all of my very own........

iluvjamison

CoBuHe

Well, this may be true...but you COULD have brought someone to the garage to shred...

The guy that drives the shredding truck throws the documents into the truck and the truck does the actual shredding. 

Cathy, I'm praying the Universe makes things happen whenever or however they're supposed to.  I hope Sassy plays a paw in whatever that may be.

Tracking Club banquet on Sunday. Dog-sitting starts on Monday. Obedience Committee meeting on Tuesday plus Gracie gets a booster for her Lepto vaccine.  All-breed club's Board of Directors meeting on Weds.  Teaching the New Exhibitor Working Session on Thurs.  Jeez... I get a break on the 23rd, then it's off to a Pat Hastings seminar on the 24th.  I love this time of year!!!  (PS, I guess I need a hobby other than dogs?)

(((Cathy)))  I've been thinking of you lately and sending continuous healing heart vibes for you!  Isn't it just amazing how they claim such a huge part of our hearts!  Only fellow doggie peeps can really understand.  CRY....it heals the soul!

I did my taxes earlier today at H&R Block.  I usually do my own online cause it's simple and quick but opted for the easy cash back option this time.  Three ladies working there all over the age of 60 (i'd think) and ALL three were nuts!    But in a good way.  If I hadn't used the bathroom before i left i probably would have peed myself laughing!  I love being around people like that!  lol  It made my morning. 

Just got done eating homemade vegetarian pizza.....YUMMY SHTUFF!!!  All I need now is cheesecake and my day's complete! 

I haven't been around much (anywhere) but HUGS to you all.  Enjoy the weekend and Happy green day to you all tomorrow!

Cheers

Forgot to ask....why am I supposed to have peas in by St Patty's Day?  If it's a luck thing, I'm alllll over that!

 oh for pete's sake I just finished the taxes and was ready to file and DH says lets wait - why I don't know but I could have put this off!

Its stinking hot and humid

Johnny&Tessy

Three ladies working there all over the age of 60 (i'd think) and ALL three were nuts!    But in a good way.  If I hadn't used the bathroom before i left i probably would have peed myself laughing!  I love being around people like that! 

We knew that about you Johnny.  That's why you are an honorary "old broad."   

Good to "see" you Johnny -- you've been missed around here!

Deb, when I read your first post, I was going to say, "Okay, Deb's shredding the evidence . . . what kind of trouble has she been in?!"  Then the office party reference was made, and I saw I wasn't the only one who jumped to that conclusion! 

Glenda, one of my friends says the same thing about working in the dirt ("nourishes the soul";).  In fact, she refuses to wear gardening gloves because she says it lessens the experience.  She literally has to feel her hands in the soil when she putters in her garden.  Maybe it's connected to that early self-expression we had as kids, using finger paints?

Cathy, I think the grief process is different (generally) for males and females.  My husband went right to work the day after Tonka died, and busied himself with various things -- his tears were evident at home, but certainly more controlled.  I didn't go to work for a couple days and barely got out of bed. And in the following weeks, when I did do busy tasks, I'd be suddenly struck with fits of tears.  I remember ironing once and suddenly having to stop and sit on the floor right there and just sob for several minutes.  Like others said, just let your grief process be what it is, no rushing.  Sending you continued comforting vibes.

I may live thru this evil bronchial-near-death..  UGH.  Most of you know I never watch TV but between David and I we have like 10 computers.  Our internet has been "down" for TWO days. 

I did not care.  I didn't try to "do" a thing. I didn't call anyone.  I just went back to sleep.

THAT tells you how sick I was.  *small chuckle -- it hurts my stomach to laugh hard!*

weird weird week