Raising my glass to you, Rocked! There was never a doubt in my mind that you would make it AND be better than ever. I have seen you do a lot of work. You should be proud of yourself.
Apologies in advance for the hijack...
Pearl, a fun thread is in order. Where do we put it?
I don't post on my own thread because I feel I have given over too much time to the whole analyzing Mr. K and the sitch thing. I am enjoying being me and just letting go of it all. Not only have I dropped the rope, I may have thrown the pieces over a cliff . It is a bit fraudulent for me to be in Newcomers anyway. Why is there no Oldtimers forum?
Well, I'm sitting home alone on a night I should be out at a bar watching football. BF is away on a business trip so I was going to have a fun night out by myself but I'm stuck at home on the sofa. I twisted my ankle over a week ago and, long story short, now it's really hurting so I'm keeping off it for a few days. Bummer.
I saw there is a forum titled Just For Fun but haven't checked it out yet. We could set up shop over there or just hang out here for a while.
So right now I'm really wanting to buy some new fall clothes. I realized I don't have much in the mid-weight category because it's usually really hot or really cold here. I recently did buy some decadent new pajamas that were too expensive but I adore them and BF likes them too so I'm sure they'll last a long time. Also did get a few new basic tops a few weeks ago. Now I want a couple new sweaters but must wait until we go to Ireland/England next month. My absolute favorite thing is to have someone ask where I got my shoes/bag/clothes and be able to name some far off locale. I just wish the exchange rate was a bit better! I'm going to have to be very discerning and get one or two really nice things.
That's all from my shopping chronicles. I've really been slacking on GAL activities lately. This whole job thing just takes up my time, even if it is only part-time! I'm thinking I want to take up knitting (although that won't get me out of the house unless I join a group). Or perhaps I should just make myself some jewelry. I haven't done that in a couple years but still have materials for projects.
What are you guys up to these days?
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Saw you mention your upcoming trip in the alt. Sounds fantastic! You will have to let us know your shopping as well as other adventures so we can live vicariously through you!
Not much to report on the shopping front for me but I am working on GAL. This week I am starting belly dancing! Woohoo! Very excited.
In general, I am finally getting past the fears of "who will find out?" about our sitch and just getting myself out there. I am enjoying life... going for walks, meeting friends for coffee, etc.
I have a L meeting today. First once since the original consultation, so I guess things will be moving forward. It is time.
I hope the meeting with the L went well (you know what I mean!). Hope you are doing ok.
What have I been up to? Hmm... a bit of shopping. Got 2 nice new skirts (work) and a new pants suit. Also a cute pair of shoes. I am really craving a nice new handbag in a cool color. But I am also trying to be more judicious with purchases ... We'll see. I admit that I have several pieces of clothing I have never worn and I am trying to make sure that I find a way of wearing all the stuff I have instead of buying new things
I have been mostly spending lots of time at the gym. My body is actually getting stronger which is very cool. I have been hitting a lot of the different machines. And I am seeing a little definition!!! So, its all good.
Apart from that? Dinners with friends, cinema, reading (for pleasure as opposed to reading a million M and DB books!). Back to watching tv too. Well, doing all the stuff that I somehow coudn't seem to enjoy post-bomb. Is life getting back to some sort of "normal"?
I love the idea of belly dancing!!! And making jewelry sounds fun. I saw a book called the Happiness Project. I must check it out and see what stuff the author did.
Hope you ladies are okay. Sorry about the ankle, Pearl.
Kara, I'm guilty of having clothes with the tags still attached in my closet as well. I just went crazy with the retail therapy during the worst of the sitch (and the best of my figure!). So now I can't wear many of my bottoms because my bottom is back to pre-sitch size. >:( Must stop baking and snacking so I can wear the cute clothes again! This ankle thing is really getting annoying because I'm eating without working out. Have a doctor appt on Friday and hopefully he will tell me it's just bruised so taking longer to heal.
I saw that someone here recommended a book called "Put Your Big Girl Panties on and Deal With It" so I ordered it from Amazon. Hoping it will help get my butt in gear with the job hunt and getting ready to move.
Kara, are you on FB? I know RW is because we're friends. Just want to make sure I can find my faves! I'm thinking I'll be spending much less time here. I'm sad that Puppy left and I agree with his reasoning for that decision. I certainly can't be around Newbies when the only thing anyone is allowed to tell them is to play Bo Peep. Grrr.
Hope the week is going well for both of you!
If you love somebody, set them free. http://tinyurl.com/2empx2g
The L meeting went very well. Stuff with H since that meeting... not so well. Bottom line is that (as I have noticed seems to happen often in these sitches) even though he is the one that instigated all this, had an A, talked D, etc etc etc... when I am the one who takes action and moves forward, he gets cold feet. ugh. Now I just want to move on and move forward. He accuses me of "vindictiveness" and "not putting the kids first" because I am moving too fast and pushing too hard. He wants us to remain separated for a year and "sort things out" amicably. He said in an email to me "why can't you just admit we are two decent people who got it wrong?"
His issue is that for it to move as fast as I want it to, I need grounds, which I have... but he doesn't want to admit to in a legal document.
But that's his choice. I still have ways I can move this forward, with or without his cooperation.
On a more positive note... LOVING the belly dancing! I have lots to learn and it is more of a work out than people would think but it is so fun! And I am doing it together with D14 which is even better.
Now that I am in the process of separating our finances, I am actually in much better shape financially. I am getting on my feet and even sqeezing in a little bit of room here and there for a few splurges on me. No big ticket items yet but a few cute belts and scarves to spruce up the wardrobe. I also decided to splurge on some highlights for my hair.
I am also finding life is getting back to "normal" in terms of doing things I used to do pre-bomb... reading , watching TV etc. And, I actually have put a few pounds back on too, but just enough to actually look healthy. People aren't asking me if I have an eating disorder anymore! LOL
I am sad about Puppy too, although I also understand. I find I am also here less and less. So Kara.... YES would love to see you in the alt!
. It is a bit fraudulent for me to be in Newcomers anyway. Why is there no Oldtimers forum? 