Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[kaoden39]

It sounds like anxiety. The number one symptom is an upset stomach especially when eating.

I try to do 20-40 minutes twice a day. Sometimes I make it and sometimes I don't.​

That's what I was thinking, but with my past with my stomach you just never know.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Looks like you really enjoyed the MSEP. The pictures from your camera turned out great.

I'm glad you liked the SF shots. I know I posted the Marriott at FW but I really think your boys are better off at the Hyatt Regency at the Embarcadero. Near to the Bart and they can always get on the f-line (or a bus) to get to Fisherman's Wharf.

I am constantly tired. Its all I can do to stay up until 9 o'clock. I haven't meditated for years, I used to have high blood pressure and I learned meditation to control it. I think I will start again. That sounds like a great idea. My stomach feels like I have an ulcer. Every time I eat I get sick. Sigh.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Native NYer]

Hi Jenny!
I've been so busy with work and some new things .
I love the pictures from our Epcot meet!
I took the day off, so I plan on catching up here.

BTW, have you starting planning for DLR and another WDW trip yet?

 

[rentayenta]

That's what I was thinking, but with my past with my stomach you just never know.

Either way, I hope you find some solace soon. ​

Looks like you really enjoyed the MSEP. The pictures from your camera turned out great.

I'm glad you liked the SF shots. I know I posted the Marriott at FW but I really think your boys are better off at the Hyatt Regency at the Embarcadero. Near to the Bart and they can always get on the f-line (or a bus) to get to Fisherman's Wharf.

Hope you feel better soon.

I'm feeling better today, thank you. I'm still a bit weak but that's to be expected.

I love the SF shots. I'm thinking the Hyatt too. They really don't need to be within walking distance for anything other than transportation.

Speaking of SF. I randomly checked our fares on Southwest last night and ended up getting a $70 credit for each person.​

Hi Jenny!
I've been so busy with work and some new things .
I love the pictures from our Epcot meet!
I took the day off, so I plan on catching up here.

BTW, have you starting planning for DLR and another WDW trip yet?

Hey girl. I posted our meet pics. Good times.

I have nothing solid planned or even in my mind excpet possibly a birthday trip for myself in March to see my girlfriends and spend a day or two at Disneyland. I'm dying to see the new Carsland.

You've been busy planning! What have you got figured out? I'd love to do a late summer trip to Disneyland this August and give the kids the park hoppers as part of their Christmas gift this year but I cannot get Michael to commit. I am thinking though Summer 2014 will be a go for WDW without any issues. ​

 

[kaoden39]

Looks like you really enjoyed the MSEP. The pictures from your camera turned out great.

I'm glad you liked the SF shots. I know I posted the Marriott at FW but I really think your boys are better off at the Hyatt Regency at the Embarcadero. Near to the Bart and they can always get on the f-line (or a bus) to get to Fisherman's Wharf.





Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you. I am trying!

Either way, I hope you find some solace soon.




I'm feeling better today, thank you. I'm still a bit weak but that's to be expected.

I love the SF shots. I'm thinking the Hyatt too. They really don't need to be within walking distance for anything other than transportation.

Speaking of SF. I randomly checked our fares on Southwest last night and ended up getting a $70 credit for each person.



Hey girl. I posted our meet pics. Good times.

I have nothing solid planned or even in my mind excpet possibly a birthday trip for myself in March to see my girlfriends and spend a day or two at Disneyland. I'm dying to see the new Carsland.

You've been busy planning! What have you got figured out? I'd love to do a late summer trip to Disneyland this August and give the kids the park hoppers as part of their Christmas gift this year but I cannot get Michael to commit. I am thinking though Summer 2014 will be a go for WDW without any issues. ​

Thank you.

 

[rentayenta]

Thank you. I am trying!




Thank you.

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[rentayenta]

Working on an upload. Photobucket is moving a little slow tonight but I'll get there.​

 

[kaoden39]

Working on an upload. Photobucket is moving a little slow tonight but I'll get there.​

 

[rentayenta]

Its going slower than I expected.​

 

[kaoden39]

Its going slower than I expected.​

I hate it when that happens.

I wanted to share this. I got this picture in a text from Loren. He took it with his cell. It made me smile.

 

[Uncle Remus]

Working on an upload. Photobucket is moving a little slow tonight but I'll get there.​

Its going slower than I expected.​

It never fails when you need Photobucket to load, it takes forever.

I hate it when that happens.

I wanted to share this. I got this picture in a text from Loren. He took it with his cell. It made me smile.

Great idea, we can entertain ourselves until Jenny gets hers loaded, here's mine:

 

[kaoden39]

It never fails when you need Photobucket to load, it takes forever.



Great idea, we can entertain ourselves until Jenny gets hers loaded, here's mine:

Oh I love your balloons!

 

[rentayenta]

It never fails when you need Photobucket to load, it takes forever.



Great idea, we can entertain ourselves until Jenny gets hers loaded, here's mine:

Oooooohhhhh balloons. Not sure if I've mentioned this but not only am a fireworks, parade, and view hoor but I heart balloons too.​

Oh I love your balloons!

Me too.

I hate it when that happens.

I wanted to share this. I got this picture in a text from Loren. He took it with his cell. It made me smile.

What a good boy sending you pics. Is he having a blast?



I got a little sidetracked from my report. I posted this in the Disneyland section but would love your guys opinions:

Just wondering everyone's thought on giving a trip to Disneyland as a Christmas gift for the kids? Here's the issue: the trip won't be until August 2013.

Too far? They're 15,14, and 11 so they can abstract think so they won't think we're going now. I hope.

And as far as what they'll open, I haven't bought or booked anything and really won't need to until January Ideally we'll stay at the GCV if we can get in at 7 months. I can print off a pic of the GCV and maybe add it to the gift?

I'm having a friend send me 3 maps of the park, I have 3 kids. I'm going to buy some pins from eBay as they love to pin trade still.

Not sure if we'll drive or fly yet.

Was thinking about using our old tickets from our recent trip to WDW for something...it's not like they to open active tickets, right? I don't even think they'll do more than glance at them in all honestly.

I've got 3 bunches of Mickey suckers that DS forgot to give his soccer team when we returned from WDW last month. I could do something with those too.

I found a small bag of Mickey head confetti too. And some Mickey Home Depot paint swatches.

Any ideas on how to put it all together as a wrapped/openable gift or is the trip too far away to give as a gift? It won't be their only gifts. They're still getting a few things.

I'm open to all ideas, concerns, and comments. I'm not very creative and appreciate the help.
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[kaoden39]

Yes, Loren is having a ball. I am averaging about 5 pictures a day from him. He is so funny.



I think that is a cute idea for a gift.

 

[rentayenta]

Yes, Loren is having a ball. I am averaging about 5 pictures a day from him. He is so funny.



I think that is a cute idea for a gift.

I love him for sending them to you! That's so sweet. You need to share more of them.


You don't think August is too far away?​

 

[kaoden39]

I love him for sending them to you! That's so sweet. You need to share more of them.


You don't think August is too far away?​

I will. He has been well rounded in what he has sent. Park pictures, food porn, souvenirs, and characters.


When you consider how soon it was that you were at WDW no, not really.

This is Cheyanne at Ariels Grotto.

 

[rentayenta]

I will. He has been well rounded in what he has sent. Park pictures, food porn, souvenirs, and characters.


When you consider how soon it was that you were at WDW no, not really.

Good point. Chloe chose that for her bat mitzvah gift a year before, right after Gabby went on her bat mitzvah gift. They're used to waiting for Disney.


I think he's very thoughtful.​

 

[PrincessInOz]

Sounds like a great present.

Have you considered getting 3 large boxes, putting all the Disney references in there with a letter like one they would get from a travel agent advising them of the trip?

If so, I would then get a Helium filled Disney balloon into the box.

Get them to open the boxes at the same time and hopefully the balloons will float out of the boxes and they can see the contents together.




The other way might be to do a scavenger hunt. Work out little clues leading them to the next spot. At each spot, have a different item for them to collect. At the last spot, you could have the letter with the trip details??

 

[kaoden39]

Good point. Chloe chose that for her bat mitzvah gift a year before, right after Gabby went on her bat mitzvah gift. They're used to waiting for Disney.


I think he's very thoughtful.​

Yes, he is.

 

[eandesmom]

Just wondering everyone's thought on giving a trip to Disneyland as a Christmas gift for the kids? Here's the issue: the trip won't be until August 2013.

Too far? They're 15,14, and 11 so they can abstract think so they won't think we're going now. I hope.

And as far as what they'll open, I haven't bought or booked anything and really won't need to until January Ideally we'll stay at the GCV if we can get in at 7 months. I can print off a pic of the GCV and maybe add it to the gift?

I'm having a friend send me 3 maps of the park, I have 3 kids. I'm going to buy some pins from eBay as they love to pin trade still.

Not sure if we'll drive or fly yet.

Was thinking about using our old tickets from our recent trip to WDW for something...it's not like they to open active tickets, right? I don't even think they'll do more than glance at them in all honestly.

I've got 3 bunches of Mickey suckers that DS forgot to give his soccer team when we returned from WDW last month. I could do something with those too.

I found a small bag of Mickey head confetti too. And some Mickey Home Depot paint swatches.

Any ideas on how to put it all together as a wrapped/openable gift or is the trip too far away to give as a gift? It won't be their only gifts. They're still getting a few things.

I'm open to all ideas, concerns, and comments. I'm not very creative and appreciate the help.

I think that's a tough call to be honest. If you hadn't have just been to WDW and it had been a while, or it was something really new to them and different, then a 7+ month delay on their xmas gift might totally work. Much as my crew would love to go, I think it would fall flat as it is just too delayed, even with other gifts, if the trip was meant to be the "big" gift. I guess the question I'd have for your crew, since they have been to DCL a bunch...would it be a big enough deal to them to make the wait ok? With mine I'm not sure I could get away with a trip as a xmas gift farther than spring break.

I don't mean to be a downer, just being honest about how it would be received at my house. The kids do like tangible things at least mine do, at the ages they are at. I think Taylor (20) is just now getting to the age where a delay like that, for the right thing, would be just fine.