May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 5

[lillygator]

Linda - I am south but on the other coast. When are you here? We'll be in Orlando next weekend Sat and Sun.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly, when I look back at our lives, out of the darkest times (and we all have them) good things have come that would never have happened had we not experienced those difficulties. Talk with you pastor and hang in there. All things pass........and then some new trouble replaces it.

Thanks Angie! I'm not sure what my deal is. I can usually pull myself together and get through things, but this is the first time I'm not succeeding.

 

[MrsMork]

Sunshine in Oregon AGAIN!!! The deck is wet, so we had rain in the night. But, oh my!! Two weekends in a row with sunshine!!!

 

[luv2cruzsus]

I don't know. I didn't know it was a re-make, so I guess it's the new one. It was in the new release section at the video store, so probably was the re-make. It was yucky.

But I just finished "Georgia Rule" and LOVED it! Made me cry. I usually hate movies that make me cry, but needed it today. Been so down the last couple months, I just can't get out of this funk. I think the real reason for my tiredness all the time and not wanting to go out with friends, memory loss, etc. is due to how down I've been, but have been in denial. Just overwhelmed with lots of things in life right now and not coping very well. I don't think my limited county health plan has any type of coverage for seeking counseling or anything, so I'll try to just set up appointments with the pastor at church.

My mom might come to town tomorrow but I don't want her to see the state of my house. Her criticism will add to my frustration I'm sure. Trying to force myself to clean, but just want to be on the couch and cry instead. What the heck is wrong with me?!

OK.....that was TMI! Sorry. Please don't think I'm nutso....just going through a rough patch.

I loved Georgia Rules! I've watched it a few times. It was one I went out and bought.

Susie

 

[lillygator]

Holly - hope things get better. I seem to have started off 2008 with a deep funk as well. I think I am just a worrier, so that adds on top of everything else.
Just think, we have an awesome cruise to look forward to! Did you get your excursions booked? What are you doing?

 

[MrsMork]

Thanks Angie! I'm not sure what my deal is. I can usually pull myself together and get through things, but this is the first time I'm not succeeding.

Talking to your pastor will help you figure it out.

 

[granmaz]

I don't know. I didn't know it was a re-make, so I guess it's the new one. It was in the new release section at the video store, so probably was the re-make. It was yucky.

But I just finished "Georgia Rule" and LOVED it! Made me cry. I usually hate movies that make me cry, but needed it today. Been so down the last couple months, I just can't get out of this funk. I think the real reason for my tiredness all the time and not wanting to go out with friends, memory loss, etc. is due to how down I've been, but have been in denial. Just overwhelmed with lots of things in life right now and not coping very well. I don't think my limited county health plan has any type of coverage for seeking counseling or anything, so I'll try to just set up appointments with the pastor at church.

My mom might come to town tomorrow but I don't want her to see the state of my house. Her criticism will add to my frustration I'm sure. Trying to force myself to clean, but just want to be on the couch and cry instead. What the heck is wrong with me?!

OK.....that was TMI! Sorry. Please don't think I'm nutso....just going through a rough patch.

Holly. It isn't surprising you are feeling as you are doing. Perhaps you just needed to get to a point like today where you have to 'let it all out' and get some help.

Oh I so want to hug you in person.

 

[lillygator]

there are several movies I would like to see....including my hunka hunka Clooney in Michael Clayton....I still love his goofy look on Facts of Life. I can't wait for Horton Hears a Who to come out as well. Would like to take the girls to see that.

 

[granmaz]

Thanks Angie! I'm not sure what my deal is. I can usually pull myself together and get through things, but this is the first time I'm not succeeding.

You know? Pulling yourself together sometimes just covers things over. Don't give yourself a hard time feeling that you are failing in some way here.

When I was suffering from depression some years ago our Pastor was amazing.

 

[lillygator]

so one of the girls bags is full, I zipped it up and put it on the scale...it said 19lbs but it feels much heavier than that.

 

[edna mode]

Originally Posted by iankh
Anyone know if it's possible to request to NOT be sat with anyone else for meals? There are two of us, and I am living in dread of being sat at a table with strangers .... even worse a table for 4 with strangers. How uncomfortable would that be. We had had plans to sit with some people as dining mates but their situation has changed and so now that has fallen through. So, what are the chances of the 2 of us not being seated with strangers?

Actually I think most of us are here to make friends so sitting with strangers is not so creepy to us. I do think if you get sat with people you do not like you can ask to be moved. Who knows you may meet some great friends and be thankful you got sat with them for dinner. This week I met two ladies that I had only met through this thread. Total strangers otherwise and I tell you they were two of the sweetest nicest people I have met in ages! I am sitting with them at dinner and know I am going to have a blast! I can already see us being great friends.

Maybe you guys can attend a Dis meet beforehand and meet some people possibly making a connection and find another couple or two you would like to eat with? If you are creeped out eating with just one other couple maybe you should really ask to be sat at a LARGE group table. That way there will be no one on one pressure to talk as much. I think if you give it a shot you will find it is not creepy like you think. I was kinda shy on the boards but this cruise I figured screw it! I jumped right in and haven't looked back.

The smallest tables DCL has are for a party of 4. How creepy would that be!

For us it's a matter of being comfortable with people. We've met a lot of people that we didn't know before. We know Monica because we met her on our first cruise when I interviewed her for a podcast, and we've been fast friends ever since. I also produce Mouse Manager, which has had over 2000 downloads, and I correspond with people many times a day, and have made many friends, some of whom are on this thread, and I have joined in with other people on this thread (fish extender team, etc.) I don't know, maybe it's just me, but for some reason, sitting down and breaking bread with people has a certain intimacy. We are also not a typical couple, and so there is concern as well that our table-mates are comfortable with us. Otherwise, mealtime could have the potential of being rather strained. Sort of like a bad weekend in an English country house. Just ask Monica, she can vouch for how bizarre we are!

On this subject, we have been very fortunate to have wonderful table mates and the surprise of "who are we going to get?" is as fun as the cruise. Our first cruise we were seated with a family that we have stayed in touch with for several years now and probably will know them forever. On our next cruise we were seated with another family that spoke little English, but we learned a lot about them and their country. The next 2 cruises we sat with Dissers that we became best friends with from dismeets and several after we were onboard (who are on this cruise too!) And on the last cruise many of us table hopped. It was so much fun learning what everyone did during their day and getting to know new people outside of our circle of friends.

Our first table mates told me that DCL does an expert job of matching people to "like" people (professionals, kids/no kids, ages etc.) I don't know if that is true or not, but we've been very lucky in this way.

So, for those of you who are unsure... throw it out there, meet new folks. That is the fun of the disboards. Everyone finds something they have in common with someone else somewhere onboard. The bigger the table the more options you have of rotating who you sit with. We had a table of 12 and each night we'd trade who we sat with and even traded other tables when someone was eating at Palo (remember the rotating dinner partners CruzdirectorKaren?) and we even had special treats sent to us from other tables (Seaulater!) Put it out there, try on someone new. My friend's family always eats alone because they are embarassed by their children, but come on it's family environment, maybe their kids could learn from other kids.

(of course, everyone understands the romantic cruises, the quiet cruises etc.)

 

[lillygator]

Holly I know you don't have insurance but does your company offer EAP sessions?

 

[lillygator]

pay no mind to my kids at dinner.....Samantha barely gets her seated and is begging to go to the club! She may be more apt to stay since we'll have the rock stars Sophie and Savannah at our table!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly. It isn't surprising you are feeling as you are doing. Perhaps you just needed to get to a point like today where you have to 'let it all out' and get some help.

Oh I so want to hug you in person.

Thanks Marilyn, I could so use it. You just made me cry!

 

[calmom]

Very nice scrap room indeed! Oh and you are watching Hannah!

I finally get it!! V, you were talking about Tigger1221's scrapbook picture! I thought you were watching TV at your house, and said to us (not in your house) is that Hannah on TV? I was cracking up because how would we know what you were watching! And then when Tigger1221 said yes it was, I thought Tigger1221 was watching the same show as you at the same time..... I was like...wow, these DISers watch Disney ALL the time!!!

Ok, I'm just cracking myself up on this one.
Lisa

 

[lillygator]

so my sister dropped the bomb to my mom...her boyfriend bought a condo and she is moving in with him.
I seemto always be stuck in the middle...mom thinks I should convince her to stay home, sis thinks I should tell mom to lay off. My sister will be 23 next month and is not all that mature but goodness...my mom will just not let her go.
I know she and I are much different but I was 17 when I went to UF....lived in the dorm two semesters...moved in with a guy, moved to my own apt with two gal roomies, moved to another apt with three guy roomies....it is what it is. Let her make her own choices. IDK.

 

[lillygator]

I finally get it!! V, you were talking about Tigger1221's scrapbook picture! I thought you were watching TV at your house, and said to us (not in your house) is that Hannah on TV? I was cracking up because how would we know what you were watching! And then when Tigger1221 said yes it was, I thought Tigger1221 was watching the same show as you at the same time..... I was like...wow, these DISers watch Disney ALL the time!!!

Ok, I'm just cracking myself up on this one.
Lisa

 

[txtwins2000]

This Morning, I was laughing when I opened the birthday card from my brother, it said Sister, I've planned a fun-filled cruise in the Mediterranean for your birthday, when I opened it and it said Can you water my plants while I'm away? with a cat dressed up tropical!!

Look like my family know I love Disney Cruise,

Anyway, today is my birthday, and I am going out with my 7 friends for lunch then go to bar for champagne.

I will be out all day until tonight.

Scottishwee35

Just checking back in for the day....only 10 pages behind at the moment!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Sounds like you have fun things planned!!!

 

[seaulater]

Linda - I am south but on the other coast. When are you here? We'll be in Orlando next weekend Sat and Sun.

I fly in Wed. night (late) into West Palm Beach and then I think I'll drive up to Port St. Lucie or somewhere and stay there (which will be about 1 a.m. then FL time, but only 11 p.m. Salt Lake time) and then get up Thurs. morning and drive to Port Canaveral, return rental car and then get on the Wonder.

Then I get off the Wonder Sunday a.m., get rental car and drive to WDW staying there on Sunday night and then leaving 7 a.m. Monday morning.

My list of things for the Wonder so far:
1. CM's gift cards in California? (what things did they like last time in the Long Beach area)
2. Group photo (Monday-location)

What else did inquiring minds want to know?

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly - hope things get better. I seem to have started off 2008 with a deep funk as well. I think I am just a worrier, so that adds on top of everything else.
Just think, we have an awesome cruise to look forward to! Did you get your excursions booked? What are you doing?

Yes, I do really need this cruise and will probably cry the second we step through those Mickey ears. Excursions: Stingrays at CC, Submarine Expedition in Aruba, Outdoor Adventure in PV, Coastal Highlights Tour in Cabo. I'm not sure how many we'll actually be able to afford, so I'll likely be cancelling some. But will surely try to keep them all. Only time will tell.