Wow Journey. That is great. FWIW - I never saw you as whacked out. Your post made me think of a book that I am considering ordering. It is called "Peace Between the Sheets" - it looks very different and interesting. There was one or two negative reviews but mostly glowing reviews.
Oh Journey, I'm so happy for you! This is such a great post, all of it.
Your life is really rolling along peacefully and happily now. Congrats to you two.
I too love nutrition and have thought about going back and getting a master's in it. Do let me know how all that unfolds. I'll be looking into that seriously someday when my chicks are a little older.
Between your sitch and GEL's it is very inspiring to see someones hard work paying off so wonderfully! I hope all of you stay in a good place. It sounds as if you and the H are becoming great partners in your marriage. It does not sound mundane to me all at. It sounds warm and safe and loving. I really love the morning ritual. Not that I am a morning person anymore but it sounds so sweet. I am a tea drinker also.
I bet you have a awesome recipe for veggie lasagna somewhere you could share with us.
The school thing is great! It is awesome that you are in a place you can finish this. And brave enough. I myself wanted to become a paraglegal and really thought about going to school for it when I stopped working. But I never have been in a place to afford it.
I am so happy you are in such a good place right now. I hope it only continues to get better!
Congrats to you. Sounds like everything is falling into place. Who knows, maybe something will happen to spark the passion, it sounds like you have created an environment that could make it happen.
I guess I wasn't here when you were a whacked-out gal. So far everything you have said to me or I have read in your posts has been pretty level-headed.
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
Thank you for the good wishes, guys. I still have to "walk the walk" so I appreciate everyone's support. I'm trying to focus on the positive stuff and remain vigilant of the negative ( the control issues, addictive behavior, selfishness, etc) as it arises, both within myself and my H. Not sure if we will work ourselves to a truly intimate, passionate marriage, but the stability is really nice.
Annette...nice to see you here...how are things?
Karen...that book sounds interesting... going to look it up on Amazon.
HP...there is a nutrition program at a local college 20 min. from my house. I thought about trying to get it together for January, but now I'm thinking there's no great urgency and it may be better to solidify the changes at home...have a strong base to work from.
Chrissy... I am somewhat food phobic and really don't cook all that much. I am starting off very basic and simple...it's a full time job in and of itself. Veggie lasagna does sound nice if made with whole grain noodles and low salt and not much cheese. H used to undermine some of my previous attempts but is supportive now.
JJ used to say that the answer is in confronting our deepest fears ( the answer to what, I forgot,lol). But confronting fears, am I.
Thanks Globule. For awhile I have focused on wanting a certain feeling that's been missing, but I have redirected my energies to working on the building blocks.
Handing out cups of patience to my BB friends...clink!
":Thanks Globule. For awhile I have focused on wanting a certain feeling that's been missing, but I have redirected my energies to working on the building blocks.
Handing out cups of patience to my BB friends...clink!"
I wish I had your strength of character right now. I'm working on it though.
A toast right back at you! Egészségedre (Hungarian version of 'Cheers'). Pronounced Egg-eh-sheg-eh-druh.
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
I'm betting you have lots of strength there, Globule. You're in a crisis now, but with crisis comes the opportunity for change. You're coming off an emotional and biological high from OW during a very stressful time in your life. Your W's attention is diverted and you are feeling lost. HP is right...your sense of timing sucks, but I do think this happened at the time it did for a reason. Perhaps on some level you anticipated the lack of attention as your W further plunges into motherhood. Perhaps you are unsure of the importance of your role as the father of a baby/toddlers ( this will change so much...I am excited for you).
My advice...keep drinking cups of patience...and count your blessings!
"Things" are ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, well, I guess ok. I have not got to the point yet of bringing up his ED problems. We don't do a whole lot together most of the time, but sometimes we do. I am in the "I don't care" mode. I know how things are with him and I just don't care. I honestly don't know if I will ever get to a point where I put in the fight it will take to get things different in my house. I am comfortable there. thanks for asking
"I'm betting you have lots of strength there, Globule." Sometimes I can feel it, other times I'm all over the place. But thanks for the words of encouragement.
"Perhaps on some level you anticipated the lack of attention as your W further plunges into motherhood." I think that pretty succinctly sums up a lot of my feelings.
"Perhaps you are unsure of the importance of your role as the father of a baby/toddlers" You can say that again.
Thanks IHJ
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
