Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[TigerKat]

Ok gals, i need some help.

We are planning on getting a home that will allow me to not have to work, BUT we cannot fit vacation savings into our budget- soooooo I will have to work for vacations b/c THAT is mandatory!!

AS you know, i am thinking of doing the switcheroo on my career.

Lori - I wish I had decided long ago to do something I LOVE instead of something I make good money doing. If you have the chance to do that, by all means my friend, jump at that chance! I so regret not making that choice twenty something years ago. Don't be in my shoes twenty years from now. DO IT!!!!!

ok leaving to sing at church..wish me luck! here is the video from yesterday...Grayce video'd it for me on y own camera - had it for 5+ years and had NO idea it did video!! anyway, Grayce and my pastor are singing along with it so that is most of what you hear. I will have one of my friends re-shoot it today. If I can get myself on camera singing I can submit it to the Hornets for next year to be considered for one of their games!....

let me know if you can't get it and I'll have to load it in another way

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e190/krismores/?action=view&current=102_3579.flv

You have a lovely voice my friend!

 

[Terry36]

Lori - I agree with Kathy do what your heart is telling you.

Kristina - your voice is lovely. what a gift.

Ok ladies i am having major issues with DH again. I truly don't think I can take too much more of this. I love him but I don't think I am in love with him anymore...the nontalking and hermit behavior is really weighing heavily on me. I am an outgoing, talkative, busy body and he is so not...I am tired of going places by myself and having conversations with myself, so on and on......! What am i to do. I have spoken to him numerous times about how im feeling and what i need from him but obviously it is falling on deaf ears. HELP!!!!! There is only so much crying I can do...

 

[TigerKat]

Lori - I agree with Kathy do what your heart is telling you.

Kristina - your voice is lovely. what a gift.

Ok ladies i am having major issues with DH again. I truly don't think I can take too much more of this. I love him but I don't think I am in love with him anymore...the nontalking and hermit behavior is really weighing heavily on me. I am an outgoing, talkative, busy body and he is so not...I am tired of going places by myself and having conversations with myself, so on and on......! What am i to do. I have spoken to him numerous times about how im feeling and what i need from him but obviously it is falling on deaf ears. HELP!!!!! There is only so much crying I can do...

Serena - It seems not that long ago you & I had pretty much this same discussion. After you laid your cards on the table he did make an effort. Obviously he has to be reminded. I wouldn't do anything right now. Go on your much needed trip with DD and tackle this when you get back. I know it's easy for me to sit back and say just do this or do that, I'm not going through it. I will keep you in my prayers and I'm close by if you need to talk. Luv ya girl.

 

[ilovejack02]

Just a fast flyby. I am cooking up a storm and cleaning house like a mad woman to get ready for tomorrow.


I will be in Marrero on Tuesday morning for a funeral at 10 am.

Anyone want to go to lunch after?


Serena.. I agree with Kathy. Enjoy your time with DD on the trip and then tackle this when you get back.

I wish I could give you a great big hug!

 

[TigerKat]

Just a fast flyby. I am cooking up a storm and cleaning house like a mad woman to get ready for tomorrow.


I will be in Marrero on Tuesday morning for a funeral at 10 am.

Anyone want to go to lunch after?

I did the cooking thing for the past two days, I'm exhausted. I'd love to meet you for lunch but I work on Tuesdays.

 

[TigerKat]

Serena - I just re-read my post to you and I sounded kind of harsh. I really didn't mean to come across that way. I have some not so kind words I could say about him but I'm controlling myself. I hope you know how I feel, you are far too good of a woman to be feeling this way. Please know that I am here for you always.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

Just a quick check in!

I'm still hangin' in there...but I am officially uncomfortable and miserable. You know how I said I wasn't that swollen? Yeah, scratch that. I'm swollen now. My toes look like vienna sausages. Ugh.

More bad luck over here- someone tried to break into/steal DH's car last night. Something spooked them because they didn't finish the job, but now there in a hole in the car door by the handle. We found the brick they used to make the hole on the ground next to the car. I'm still confused though as to why someone would try to steal some old Camry out of our well-light driveway which is next to a business with lots of passerby? Unless they were just trying to steal something inside the car...I dunno...

Lori- If you are in the position to do something you really enjoy, by all means, DO IT!! I really wish I could be in the position to do the same one day.

Kristina- Wow, you really do have a beautiful voice!

Serena- I wish I had some great advice and words of wisdom...I agree with everyone else for you to go on your trip and relax, and deal with things when you get back. Being away from him for a while might help clear your head and give you some perspective on things to help with decision making.

 

[kmores]

Lori - I agree with Kathy do what your heart is telling you.

Kristina - your voice is lovely. what a gift.

Ok ladies i am having major issues with DH again. I truly don't think I can take too much more of this. I love him but I don't think I am in love with him anymore...the nontalking and hermit behavior is really weighing heavily on me. I am an outgoing, talkative, busy body and he is so not...I am tired of going places by myself and having conversations with myself, so on and on......! What am i to do. I have spoken to him numerous times about how im feeling and what i need from him but obviously it is falling on deaf ears. HELP!!!!! There is only so much crying I can do...

all I can tell you is pray. pray and then pray some more. I know how you feel - went through same thing for years. have been so lonely for so many years... but I learned to cultivate other relationships. and I have friendships with moms from my daughter's school. and I don't depend on my husband to fulfilll all my needs - I rely on God. not as simplistic as it sounds...at times it is like we live 2 separate lives and are roommates...mine can talk 4 hours on the phone to anyone and everyone about a whole lot of nothing...over and over. me? I get 2 minutes tops and usually him telling me about business stuff. he didn't even realize I was sad on the anniversaries of my parent's deaths. I am not bitter about it - just a reality. and God tells us to be faithful to our (non-believing) spouse and our quiet submission will be a witness to him and turn him to the Lord. and i don't see the changes day to day, but I see the chance over the years God has made in him. Hang in there and call anytime you are sad and need encouragement. We will never get tired of it...we love you!

 

[lori1043]

Lori - I wish I had decided long ago to do something I LOVE instead of something I make good money doing. If you have the chance to do that, by all means my friend, jump at that chance! I so regret not making that choice twenty something years ago. Don't be in my shoes twenty years from now. DO IT!!!!!



You have a lovely voice my friend!

Thank you Kathy, you cannot imagine how good it makes me feel to hear that.

Lori - I agree with Kathy do what your heart is telling you.

Kristina - your voice is lovely. what a gift.

Ok ladies i am having major issues with DH again. I truly don't think I can take too much more of this. I love him but I don't think I am in love with him anymore...the nontalking and hermit behavior is really weighing heavily on me. I am an outgoing, talkative, busy body and he is so not...I am tired of going places by myself and having conversations with myself, so on and on......! What am i to do. I have spoken to him numerous times about how im feeling and what i need from him but obviously it is falling on deaf ears. HELP!!!!! There is only so much crying I can do...

Terry- wow, umm I am feeling for you chic. My right off the bat advice is The Love Dare- but you may have been doing this already. Have you heard of it?? It is based on the movie Fireproof. I have done about half with my hubby and haven't finished it. I don't ever think it is too late but I will tell you it WILL be hard to do. We are not having true marriage problems and I found it tough. It is $10 at Walmart. I am all for trying to save a marriage so long as any kind of abuse isn't going on.
I will add some extra prayers in there for you for wisdom and clarity in your choices when it comes to your marriage.
But I think the others are right, give yourself the WDW trip to refresh your mind and when you get home, then maybe you can "see" more clearly and have some answers.

Lori

 

[kmores]

ok last one...here is today's video (minus Grayce and my pastor singing with me!) last night I sang to a CD and today I sang with a brass band. the sound person didn't turn on my mike until after hte first line, and the sound person who took the photo didn't turn off the camera and ran with it - don't you just love "home" movies?

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e190/krismores/?action=view&current=100_3586.flv

 

[lori1043]

Kristina- your Star Spangled Banner kicked bu......hiney!!!!! You have a beautiful voice and i hope you can get a gig at the Hornets games!!

Lorie- glad you checked in! My friend in Atlanta had her baby 2 nights ago- a baby boy- and I was wondering if you went in! I am going to send HER "Goodnight NOLA". She is also a NOLA girl at heart living in Atlanta. She comes in for every Mardi Gras and Christmas.

Lori

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Lori - Some of the best ideas come at midnight. (And some of the worst...) This is a very good time for you to pursue something else that interests you. Chances are good that there may be more opportunities in Houston than where you are now for exploring new career options. Take advantage of that if you can. Just think...you're almost out of the cave!

Lorie - I know you will be getting some relief VERY SOON! You're at less than two weeks now, aren't you? What's the date? June 3rd? Oy! That's just over a week! Next Wednesday! And for the newest entry in your Issues Saga.

Terry - I agree with the others. Don't stew on this decision on your trip. Enjoy the trip with your DD; this decision will still be here when you get back. Between this and your job situation you have a lot going on. Stay strong, and remember we are here to support you and "listen" when you need to talk.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Lorie- glad you checked in! My friend in Atlanta had her baby 2 nights ago- a baby boy- and I was wondering if you went in! I am going to send HER "Goodnight NOLA". She is also a NOLA girl at heart living in Atlanta. She comes in for every Mardi Gras and Christmas.

Lori

And Christmas? For some reason I am having a hard time picturing Christmas in NOLA. I was at WDW a couple weeks before Christmas this year and was having the worst time with it because it was not that cold and there were PALM TREES. I love me some palm trees, but they don't really "go" with Christmas.

 

[lori1043]

And Christmas? For some reason I am having a hard time picturing Christmas in NOLA. I was at WDW a couple weeks before Christmas this year and was having the worst time with it because it was not that cold and there were PALM TREES. I love me some palm trees, but they don't really "go" with Christmas.

OH you are gonna be in shock then- b/c it has only snowed ON CHristmas once in my life- the Christmas before K. Other than that, I have seen snow in NOLA maybe 4 times. And we do get cold too-well you may be out in jeans and a long sleeve t, but we will be bundled up like it is 40 below. I HATE being cold. I feel like all my nerves and peripheral arteries are crawling INto my skin for warmth. Thankfully, it usually don't stay cold for long!!!(good grammar, eh?)

Paul so wants a palm tree in our yard, but we see that only some make it- like it is not tropical enough??? We have some small palms and they do VERY well in the garden next to the dryer vent that also stays very moist b/c it holds water better.

Lori

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

OH you are gonna be in shock then- b/c it has only snowed ON CHristmas once in my life- the Christmas before K. Other than that, I have seen snow in NOLA maybe 4 times. And we do get cold too-well you may be out in jeans and a long sleeve t, but we will be bundled up like it is 40 below. I HATE being cold. I feel like all my nerves and peripheral arteries are crawling INto my skin for warmth. Thankfully, it usually don't stay cold for long!!!(good grammar, eh?)

Paul so wants a palm tree in our yard, but we see that only some make it- like it is not tropical enough??? We have some small palms and they do VERY well in the garden next to the dryer vent that also stays very moist b/c it holds water better.

Lori

Please...the other day it was 60 and I was FREEZING. It was right before I got sick so I'm going to blame it on that. I was so cold somebody walking down the street COMMENTED on it.

My hometown planted palm trees down the main boulevard once. Didn't work out so well... They didn't mind the summers when it was 90-110+, but when it got to be 40 and overcast for months on end, they didn't like that so much!

I was actually warned about spring though. Because it gets warmer so much earlier, your mind thinks that summer is coming soon. When I was down in February, it felt like summer vacation should be only a few weeks away. Problem is that it's really MONTHS away.

 

[arminnie]

One drowned rat reporting in.

Just got back from WDW last night - I have never seen so much rain. Honestly it was hurricane level rain. My fingers even got shriveled because I never got dry all day!

I went without a computer - only my iphone - so I have a lot of catching up to do.

I LOVED our meet

More later.

Tricia II

 

[Camping Cat]

ok last one...here is today's video (minus Grayce and my pastor singing with me!) last night I sang to a CD and today I sang with a brass band. the sound person didn't turn on my mike until after hte first line, and the sound person who took the photo didn't turn off the camera and ran with it - don't you just love "home" movies?

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e190/krismores/?action=view&current=100_3586.flv

Wow! You have a beautiful voice! Fantastic!

 

[Camping Cat]

Serena- I wish I had some great advice and words of wisdom...I agree with everyone else for you to go on your trip and relax, and deal with things when you get back. Being away from him for a while might help clear your head and give you some perspective on things to help with decision making.

It also might give him time to miss you and realize what his life could be like without you if he doesn't shape up. Don't make it easy on him while you're gone. Don't make nice dinners for him to reheat. Let him struggle by on his own. Boy, I didn't realize how mean and rotten I am.

 

[Camping Cat]

Please let me know how it is. We're staying there in October, Beach Club wasn't available for our dates. I've never stayed at SSR but we love Downtown Disney.

Will do. I'll try to write a short trip report when we get back. I say try because of all our trips to WDW I've only written one trip report http://members.tripod.com/Jan_B/TripJanDec2002pt1.html It is a long, LONG trip report. Maybe if I could keep a long story short, I would have written more trip reports over the years....hehe.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Will do. I'll try to write a short trip report when we get back. I say try because of all our trips to WDW I've only written one trip report http://members.tripod.com/Jan_B/TripJanDec2002pt1.html It is a long, LONG trip report. Maybe if I could keep a long story short, I would have written more trip reports over the years....hehe.

I'm reading your LONG report, but for the life of me I cannot figure out what RADPers are!

The camping thing is a bit out of my element also. What is the difference between a trailer and a camper?

And did Randy ever rebuild his monorail set up? And do you still go every year in December?

Sorry....I'm being a question monster!

I'm sooooo lazy this weekend. I really need to get my butt in gear. I look around and get overwhelmed and end up doing nothing. The clock keeps ticking though....

Oh and I had to laugh at this guy I overheard in the corner store. He was going on about how the Yankees baseball game starts today at 2:00 today here. He said if it was 2 here, it must be 4 in Houston and WHY would they play a game at such a HOT time of day. Then he decided it must be hot ALL the time in Texas and why does it matter. I did not have the heart to tell him that 2 here is 1 there...They're not playing in Houston either....