Girls-Only Trip ~ Old planning thread, see first post for new link

[sahbushka]

Maybe fabreeze? Good luck...glad you can see some blue sky!

Sarah

 

[MamaKate]

Just want to send hugs to everyone .

Beth- Your grandma is in my prayers & I may she recover quickly. My grandma just turned 80 & I love her to pieces. Also, I hope you feel better soon .

Courtney- Your mom is in my prayers that she finds unemployment quickly. It sucks to be laid off. I haven't worked in over 8 months & I starting to feel hopeless .

Bridgette- I know you probably don't want to hear this, but you should just let things take there course & if it was meant to be then he will be your in the end. It is usually not a good thing to move so fast in relationships. PLEASE don't give up your place so fast. In matters of the heart you still need to use your head. Take care of yourself first.

Okay so my life is still not going so well, but I really don't want to be a downer so if everyone can just put me in your thought & prayers I'd REALLY appreciate it . Just trying to stay positive no matter what .

My new theme song: just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.

 

[kelmac284]

((hugs)) Katie!!

 

[CoMickey]

Okay so my life is still not going so well, but I really don't want to be a downer so if everyone can just put me in your thought & prayers I'd REALLY appreciate it . Just trying to stay positive no matter what .

My new theme song: just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.

Big hugs to you!

 

[stacielee]

Bridgette- I know you probably don't want to hear this, but you should just let things take there course & if it was meant to be then he will be your in the end. It is usually not a good thing to move so fast in relationships. PLEASE don't give up your place so fast. In matters of the heart you still need to use your head. Take care of yourself first.

That's exactly what I was thinking... does anyone see red flags here?? Definitely slow down and let things happen, and it will all work out as it's supposed to.

for you Katie, and for everyone else who needs one.

 

[21yankees]

Hey girls, just a quick post for me. I just wanted to share with you ladies since you’re so wonderful and always send good thoughts my way.

My Mom called me right now and she just got laid off from her job. She’s been working there 10 years. They told her it was for cost reduction, but she knows it’s because of her new supervisor. Well anyways, I guess it doesn’t matter why. She’s been looking and applying for new jobs for several months, but still has had no luck. Hopefully now she will. Please keep us in your prayers. Things have just been piling up on top of each other for us. Just please send us some thoughts, prayers and pixie dust. My parents and I really need it.

I hope everything starts getting better for you and your family very soon.

Things are crazy but good around here. The hospital screwed up my paycheck, and I'm about $1200 short. I'll get it in 2 weeks they say. I think it takes an act of congress to get them to cut a check any sooner. The manager of payroll is going to call me back. *sigh* So it will be penny pinching for us these next two weeks.

Heather

That stinks. I agree that if they overpaid you that it would be taken back immediately.

Hello ladies. I read back but don't have the strength to type out all I want to say, so a hug will have to do for those who need it. And thanks for all the thoughts for my Grandma. No news on her today yet.

I'm sick. The girls finally gave me their cold. I feel like crud. Off to bed. SEe ya later.

Hope you feel better soon.

Prayers for your family! I understand what you're going through! My DH got laid off after 10 years back in June. He had 3 interviews over the past 2 weeks and found out yesterday that he didn't get any of them! One of them we were so sure he would get so it was a real blow to his confidence. Hugs to all of you out there going through similar trials.

Sarah

Sarah I'm sorry to hear about the jobs for your dh. I hope something comes along very soon.

Bridgette- I know you probably don't want to hear this, but you should just let things take there course & if it was meant to be then he will be your in the end. It is usually not a good thing to move so fast in relationships. PLEASE don't give up your place so fast. In matters of the heart you still need to use your head. Take care of yourself first.

I agree with you.

Okay so my life is still not going so well, but I really don't want to be a downer so if everyone can just put me in your thought & prayers I'd REALLY appreciate it . Just trying to stay positive no matter what .

My new theme song: just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.

I hope things get better very soon.

That's exactly what I was thinking... does anyone see red flags here?? I do. Definitely slow down and let things happen, and it will all work out as it's supposed to.

for you Katie, and for everyone else who needs one.

I hope you all have a nice weekend!

Josh is coming home in a couple of days. I go back to work next week for 2 days and then I have my ankle surgery (and then I'm off from work again...not sure exactly how long yet but could be 4 weeks.)

steph

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I hope you all have a nice weekend!

Josh is coming home in a couple of days. I go back to work next week for 2 days and then I have my ankle surgery (and then I'm off from work again...not sure exactly how long yet but could be 4 weeks.)

steph

Hey Steph, did any of the smoke make it up your way? A co-worker lives in Lancaster and she said is was smokey at her house.

I hope all goes well with your ankle surgery.

 

[21yankees]

At the beginning of the week we had a orange glow in the sky then it went to grey. We had smoke from Saturday afternoon - Thursday morning.

Hope you're able to get the smoke out of your home. I agree with Sarah about the Fabreeze.

Thanks for the well wishes. I'll post how I'm doing after the surgery.

steph

 

[Stacerita]

So who's in for a Diva meet on Friday, Sept 4 at 7:30pm at the Lost Bar???

I think Capri and family and Cheryl are in. Jane? Vicky? Stacy? Others?

We start our journey to Anaheim tomorrow evening. I think we're going to try to make it to Grapevine, stay the night there and then finish off the journey on Friday morning.

Must start packing.

I would love to, but I am working.

Morning ladies!

I hope you are all doing well today. If you have time, can you spare some thoughts and/or prayers for my Grandma. She's in Michigan and I just got word that she's in the hospital. She's having heart problems and loss of feeling in her legs. They don't know the exact cause and are running tests.

She's 80 years old so she's getting up there, but we are very close, in fact I went to live with her for a year when I was in 7th grade, and I'm just not ready to let her go yet, kwim?
Thanks.

TTYL!

She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Morning ladies!
YAY Sarah! You get to come in Feb!!

Thanks for all of the yummy suggestions on dinner!
The boys wanted chicken alfredo..it was yummy!!

Oh man so on Tuesday night I was helping the boys get their school supplies ready for school. I am searching everywhere for most of Kaelebs supplies.
They are MIA!!!!!!!
I knew that I put them on his top bunk with a few shirts that I bought him for school.
But they were GONE!!!
So after I am searching for nearly an hour everywhere in the house. Kaeleb is like what are you looking for mom? I am like your school supplies.
Well my darling and generous child has a friend who his parents are struggling right now, gave his friend his crayons, markers, pencils, pencil box, erasers, 4 notebooks, 4 PeeChee's, 2 rulers and Kleenex and an old backpack (thank goodness he didn't give him the new Fox one I just bought while I was in Vegas). So that he would have something to take to school on the first day.
So I spent yesterday seraching for said supplies @ Wal Mart, Walgreens & Rite Aid. Why did I teach the kids to share again...lol...
Oh well the friend needed them, I just wish he would of asked or told me sooner.
So its take 2 of school supplies....hopefully they will make it school.....

How sweet and thoughtful of him. You've raised him well. But I know what you mean about him telling you ahead of time so you could be prepared.

Stacie, (at least I think it was you who posted the link to Murphy the Dragon.)
I checked it out. Pretty cool!! Makes me want to reserve those seats again for Fantasmic, but I think on this trip, I want to spend the money on some other things. There will always be another time.

I know I am forgetting something. I haven't been able to keep up the last few days.

Wasn't me. I think it might have been Mary Jo

Heads up! Debbie Downer Post...

Sorry I've been neglecting you all. I hate to hit the boards up and ask for something personal but I need major prayers and pixie dust. My boyfriend is now unsure about our relationship. We were so happy and talking about marriage then we both went home for break and he is now interested in a woman whom he served a restraining order just two weeks ago. The words that flew out of his mouth about here were rather colorful. He went back to California last night and while he was on the plane, his mom and I started texting about what had just taken place. He even told me that she's moving to California in two weeks. This is after he and I had plans to move in together and I already gave my notice where I live now.

He took me home, Oregon/Vancouver, just two weeks ago to meet his daughter and family. I am just dumbfounded. His mom is worried sick because this other girl has threatened he and his daughter multiple times. His parents adore me and even he admits that he's happier with me than he has been in his whole life. His mom said that when she asked, he told her that the best things about me are my smile and how I believe in him. I spoke with Derek on the phone last night and he says that I deserve so much better than him. I'm sure that's true but I don't want anyone else. You might be wondering why I even want to bother with him. All I have to say is that I'm madly in love with him and I'm confident that he's doing this because he's scared to death. She isn't his new girlfriend or anything but I am terrified of what she'll do to him if she ends up moving here.

We were perfectly in love and happy until break so I'm hoping that when he sees me he'll snap out of it. He even called me sobbing from Oregon saying how much he missed me. UGGGGG! When we talked last night he was so sweet but said he couldn't make any promises. He did say that when he sees me when he picks me up from the airport that he wants to see a big smile on my face because there will be big arms to wrap around me. Such drama.

I know I've said some horrible things in this post, but trust me, he's so worth the fight. Our plans for today are to work on our prep week assignment for class (yes we have class on Labor Day.. how lame) and then go back to his apartment and clean and then just sit around and say nothing at all.

Now if I could just get through the two flights. Hopefully there will be a reward when I get back to Cali.

Wish me luck


I'll be back soon! I miss you all terribly!

-B

I see lots of red flags here. I wouldn't rush into anything. If its meant to be it will be. There is just a lot of drama thought you shouldn't put yourself in. Try to take a step back and see everything for what it is. Its hard thinking with your head when your heart is telling you something.


Courtney - sorry about your mom losing her job.
Katie - sorry you still haven't found anything either.

Ive been sending out my resume and I am getting zilch back. And what bothers me is that they are emailing me back thanking me for subbmitting my resume and telling me that I am over qualified. UGH!

 

[disney-inspired]

Life pretty much sucks all around right now doesn't it?
After getting some lunch, I was leaving Jack-in-the-Box in Fullerton for my house. I got into my car and turned the key in the ignition and it made a noise like "mew". It was a weird, very soft noise. I had to call AAA and they said he'd be there at 1:30p (it was 1pm at the time) but he didn't show until 2pm. He called me over and on the top of my battery was all this white, yellowish crust. He said it was acid and I need a new battery pronto! He jumped the car and I hit the road. It took 2.5 hours to get home Next time I come down (next week for my dad's birthday) I'm taking the metrolink! It may not be faster but at least I don't have to worry about traffic.

So yeah, my car is falling apart.

 

[Stacerita]

Just because of the "crud" on top, you may not have to get a new battery. I had a car that had that on it. You can scrap it away. Or if you are needing it done quick without hard work, pour a can of coke on it. It should eat it away. Have a test done on the battery to see if you really need a new one.

 

[BillyFan]

Just because of the "crud" on top, you may not have to get a new battery. I had a car that had that on it. You can scrap it away. Or if you are needing it done quick without hard work, pour a can of coke on it. It should eat it away. Have a test done on the battery to see if you really need a new one.

I was just going to say that. Clean it up and take it to an auto parts store. They'll test it for you.

Katie--Big hugs to you, just because.

Steph--I'm sure you can't wait for Josh to get home! Good luck on your surgery and the recovery.

So my mother in law came over unexpectedly today. She lives about 90 minutes away, and came to town for a funeral. I am currently sitting at my dinner table playing Scrabble with her. I'm nevous that she's going to make my house he vacation home for the weekend.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Melody, you are just our sunshine girl! I love your happy posts.

Just please send us some thoughts, prayers and pixie dust. My parents and I really need it.

Courtney, I'm so sorry to hear this. Your poor mom.

Hey all!

Things are crazy but good around here. The hospital screwed up my paycheck, and I'm about $1200 short. I'll get it in 2 weeks they say. I think it takes an act of congress to get them to cut a check any sooner. The manager of payroll is going to call me back. *sigh* So it will be penny pinching for us these next two weeks.

Heather

And if they had overpaid you by $1200, think they would have been willing to wait two weeks to get it back?? Phooey.

Mr. CA and I are going to our last Hollywood Bowl concert tonight. I've enjoyed going so much and I am going to miss it but the good thing is that there is always next year!

That is such a great way to close out the summer.

I'm sick. The girls finally gave me their cold. I feel like crud. Off to bed. SEe ya later.

Oh Beth, I really know how you feel. Don't do what I did and think you are okay before you are really ready. Rest up and make DH wait on you!

Oh no, Courtney! I sure hope she can find something soon. Can she at least collect unemployment for now, while she's looking?
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Good point! Tina, I loved how you got the grumpy woman to talk to you.

The air is alot better today. I can actually see blue sky. We only have a swamp cooler so it really brought all the smoke in the house the last few days but it was too hot not to run it. We bought an air purifier from WalMart and that helped alot but every thing smells like smoke now, the couches, the clothes in the closet...everything.

Anyone have any handy dandy hints on smoke removal?

I don't, but I am wondering if your home owner's insurance will help with this. There might be pros with special eqt who can come in.

if everyone can just put me in your thought & prayers I'd REALLY appreciate it . Just trying to stay positive no matter what .
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Katie, you got it. I think it's time for some good news for you.

Josh is coming home in a couple of days. I go back to work next week for 2 days and then I have my ankle surgery (and then I'm off from work again...not sure exactly how long yet but could be 4 weeks.)

steph

Steph,
I was wondering what kind of surgery you were having. When you have time, I am curious what they are going to do to your ankle?

Ive been sending out my resume and I am getting zilch back. And what bothers me is that they are emailing me back thanking me for subbmitting my resume and telling me that I am over qualified. UGH!

Someone else just told me the same thing. It's a tough market out there but hang in there. What kind of job are you applying for? And how's your back?

Just because of the "crud" on top, you may not have to get a new battery. I had a car that had that on it. You can scrap it away. .

I remember being told to use a toothbrush (dry) on it years ago (when I was a student).

So my mother in law came over unexpectedly today. She lives about 90 minutes away, and came to town for a funeral. I am currently sitting at my dinner table playing Scrabble with her. I'm nevous that she's going to make my house he vacation home for the weekend.

My mother in law and I play Scrabble too. That woman would play Scrabble every night (when she visits) if we'd let her.

Dawn, Cristabel, Kelly, Stacie... hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend! I wonder how the little mini meet went to DL today? Maybe they're having a drink right now that lights up?

 

[21yankees]

Hi Donna


I have a growth on the outer/lower portion of my right ankle. The doc isn't sure what it is. He thinks it's a ganglion cyst but won't be sure until he's operating. It's not showing up on x-rays but is clearly visible. Also you can feel it. Whatever it is, it's sitting on top of a nerve. So every step I take I have a radiating pain in my foot.

Anyway with its location I'll be on crutches for about 4 weeks. The doc is afraid that everytime I take a step w/o crutches I run the risk of opening the stitches and/or prolonging the healing of the incision.

steph

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Oh, it will be good to get rid of the pain! And you'll be in really good shape for the girl's trip. Thank you for explaining it to me.

<---smooth surgery and recovery

 

[disney-inspired]

Courtney - I'm sorry about your mom losing her job. This on top of the storage dilemma is a lot to handle. I hope she finds work soon.

Heather - $1200 is definitely A LOT of money. Those payroll fools! (No offense to anyone who works in payroll)

Bridgette - Didn't you just start dating this guy this summer? Things seem to be moving way too fast if you guys are considering getting married now. Especially with this drama of a crazy ex and his reluctance in the matter says WARNING WARNING WARNING! don't do anything rash! Que sera sera; whatever will be will be. There can be huge irreversable consequences if you rush things. Please! Stop, clear your head and think about this with your heart AND your head. Prayers!

Beth - Sorry you're under the weather but at least you got a nice rain shower out of it.

Kelly - I hope you're able to go see HP this weekend. Since I'm home, I'm going to see if my dad will join me. If not I'll call my local friends and see if they're up to it.

Just because of the "crud" on top, you may not have to get a new battery. I had a car that had that on it. You can scrap it away. Or if you are needing it done quick without hard work, pour a can of coke on it. It should eat it away. Have a test done on the battery to see if you really need a new one.

Good idea. It's a '94. We bought it from the original owner who never changed the battery. After 15 years I think it might need a new one. I'm pretty sure it won't start now that I'm home. The AAA guy said if I turn off the car it's 99% likely it won't start up again. We'll just have to take out the battery and take it to Costco so they can test it. I hope I don't need a new one because I don't feel like paying $100 for it. We found a Diehard battery at Sears for a good price.

 

[toocherie]

I wonder how the little mini meet went to DL today? Maybe they're having a drink right now that lights up?

Just home from the little mini-meet! No lighting up drinks though--I had a Pomegranate Martini, Capri had a Strawberry Daquiri and Jen was good and had a plain lemonade. Jen's son Max had a Shirley Temple. (LOL--I bet kids today don't even know who Shirley Temple is!)

It was fun to see Capri and Jen and get to talk. Can I just say that these are two amazing women? Both taking different paths for their family but both heroines in their own way.

Jen: moving to Switzerland with two little boys--and they don't speak the langauge! (German, by the way--I was wondering). What an adventure this is going to be and how it will re-shape their family's history. I would be a nervous wreck--she is taking all this like she's moving across the street! Jen, don't forget to re-post the link to your blog.

Capri: taking the classes she is to better herself and her family--what a lot of work it is. I didn't realize how intense her program was--it's a LOT of work. I'm not sure I would have the discipline to do such a program and not have to 'attend' regular classes (too easy to goof off for me!)

anyway, it was a fun mini-meet and I'm sorry more couldn't be there. But at least we'll see Capri fairly soon and keep in touch with Jen through her blog and Facebook.

Other than that, I'm home and tired. Working tomorrow (emergency later this afternoon for one of my clients so I told them I would do it tomorrow); Sunday I am meeting Sleepless Knight for brunch at Goofy's. Monday I'm having friends over for a pool party and BBQ. And then back to the work week!

Hope those Divas who are ailing are feeling better, those Divas who are sick "in spirit" get a dose of goodness and everyone else have a kickin' good weekend!

 

[21yankees]

Morning ladies!

Cherly it sounds like you all had a nice time.

I know if I were in Jen's shoes I'd be a nervous wreck. It is an amazing opportunity for their whole family and I'm sure they'll have a great time while they're there.

Capri your program sounds very labor intensive. I am sure your going to continue doing great things!

So I think I'm insane. I'm considering going to DL on my birthday (just for one day) for the free ticket. I love DL at Christmas and the thought of being to go for free is very tempting. Here's the insanity: My birthday is Dec 18th. and it's a Friday this year. I'm certain the crowds will be high. I haven't mentioned this to Josh yet since I haven't convinced myself yet.

I hope you all have a great day. I have some cleaning and errands to get done today.

steph

 

[QueenDoOver]

Katie, Courtney, Bridgett, and Cristabel: I am thinking about you gals and sending some pixie dust your way so that you will either have a shift in your troubles or at least the strength to get through them.

Cheryl, sounds like you had a great visit with two lovely divas. I too have a lot of admiration for Jen and Capri and their strength in pursuing their goals. I have to say, that is a big part of what I love about the divas. Really strong, caring, confident, fabulous women. I have really enjoyed getting to know you all!

 

[MamaKate]

Thanks everyone for being so caring . It really helps me feel a little better.

Steph- Good Luck with your surgery! So you've gone this long with having to walk with pain. How irritating. I wish you a speedy recovery. Oh, and I'm happy for you that Josh will be home soon. I know you've had to miss him.

Cheryl- Sounds like you all had a nice little get together. Wish I could have been there.

Courtney- Your mom is in my prayers that she finds unemployment quickly. It sucks to be laid off. I haven't worked in over 8 months & I starting to feel hopeless .

I'm such a dork! I just noticed that I put "unemployment" instead of "employment". I hope you knew what I meant Courtney. That's what I get for trying to type when my brain is frazzled .