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

[Where'sPiglet?]

I’ve said it before, if I could, I’d be out of here in a heartbeat, I envy y’all!

Where would you go? New York City?

 

[TigerKat]

Where would you go? New York City?

I've always wanted to live in Tennessee, but I'd go anywhere up the east coast, away from hurricane threats and in cooler weather, that would be heaven for me.

 

[shovan]

Hey - I'm here - just mostly lurking in short spurts. No real time to stop & chat.

Work schedules have been a little wacky

shovan - Behaving & still taking it easy, I hope?!?

Sorry your work is a mess this week! Yes, I'm behaving as much as I can. We had a no show with the aide this morning. Long story, but it's worked out now. Anyway after waiting 20 minutes for her to show, I decided to just get DH up & off to work myself. The Nurse Pract. had said I could try, but if it hurt at all, don't do it again. Well it hurt my neck just a little, so I won't do it again. I promise!

Hey y'all, I'm here. Feeling a little down in the dumps- an old friend of the family died, one of Rie's friends was killed in a car wreck and school is getting ready to start. I've always hated when my kids start school.
I'm thinking about becoming a pink lady at the hospital. Rie's cheerleader moderator was let go so I may have to pinch hit with them. I don't want to sign on as a hospital volunteer until I'm sure that I have the time.
Hope all is well with you guys.

Sending prayers your way. I'm not surprised that you're feeling blue, the loss of a two friends & one being a child! That is sad. You sound like you know what to do, to get yourself back on track. Volunteering would not only help others but would help you too!

I am having anxiety issues again. Why the anxiety? My van is giving me trouble, little hesitations here and there. We never seem to be able to get ahead. Disney will be a welcome distraction. If we need a new car, we probably shouldn't even go, but it is paid and plane fare is done. SO aggravated. It gave me NO problems on the way here, it is the starting and stoppping-maybe it is protesting Houston.

Sorry so long, just venting. Thank you-and Sheryl, whine anyday, you don't "read" as whiny as you may think!!! You are always hopeful and cheerful!
Lori

Vent away! I'm sorry your van is acting up! Maybe it doesn't like the air in Houston.

That wallpaper sounds interesting! I guess those owners don't watch HGTV!

I'm glad I don't "read" too whiny! That is funny!

Hey peeps....

Lori hugs to you girl...

Sheryl we are your sounding board. Cry, whine, fuss or scream if you want.

AAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!! (That was my scream!) Y'all are just too kind!

Sheryl – You are not a downer my friend, if anyone is a whiner it’s me. Please remember that we are always going to be here for you.

You aren't a whiner either!!! If you want to scream with me, go right ahead!

All of you!

 

[lori1043]

I've always wanted to live in Tennessee, but I'd go anywhere up the east coast, away from hurricane threats and in cooler weather, that would be heaven for me.

After Katrina my cousins took advantage of the housing boom since they were in a "good" area(no flooding) and took of to the state they want to be the most-Tennessee! Thier surroundings are amazing(from pictures) and that is the cousing who wants us to come up there. Long story short- Paul doesn't wanna go and he is iffy about me in the van with the girls on our own-esp now. But if I can get another cousiun to go with me, he's game! So we'll see. it is a 10 hour drive.

Alright- kids are itching to go to the pool-see ya!

Lori

 

[jwhtewolfd]

After Katrina my cousins took advantage of the housing boom since they were in a "good" area(no flooding) and took of to the state they want to be the most-Tennessee! Thier surroundings are amazing(from pictures) and that is the cousing who wants us to come up there. Long story short- Paul doesn't wanna go and he is iffy about me in the van with the girls on our own-esp now. But if I can get another cousiun to go with me, he's game! So we'll see. it is a 10 hour drive.

Alright- kids are itching to go to the pool-see ya!

Lori

I've only been to Tennessee for a day and a half - long enough to check out Vandebilt's campus, but what I did see was beautiful. Downtown Nashville (at least I think it was downtown Nashville ) even had a New Orleans charm and feel about it, only it was exceptionally CLEAN. You can do 10 hours; heck, Disney is only 10 hours too.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I've only been to Tennessee for a day and a half - long enough to check out Vandebilt's campus, but what I did see was beautiful. Downtown Nashville (at least I think it was downtown Nashville ) even had a New Orleans charm and feel about it, only it was exceptionally CLEAN. You can do 10 hours; heck, Disney is only 10 hours too.

Um...after the Bronx, I find New Orleans mostly clean!

 

[portocall]

Hi guys.. just a quick one.

to all who needs one

I am grumpy and frustrated today... I just want to have a breakdown and cry my eyes out... and I have NOOOO idea why. Probably because the stupid school called and ruined any illusion I had that summer is still on for another week and a half. Not that I mind school, looking forward to it actually. I just have too many things unchecked on my to do list.

If you don't hear from me until September.. I didn't go jump off a bridge, CCC, Huey P. or otherwise)... I am just trying to get back into a decent routine and this darn computer isn't helping any.

Talk to ya'll later...

 

[jwhtewolfd]

Hi guys.. just a quick one.

to all who needs one

I am grumpy and frustrated today... I just want to have a breakdown and cry my eyes out... and I have NOOOO idea why. Probably because the stupid school called and ruined any illusion I had that summer is still on for another week and a half. Not that I mind school, looking forward to it actually. I just have too many things unchecked on my to do list.

If you don't hear from me until September.. I didn't go jump off a bridge, CCC, Huey P. or otherwise)... I am just trying to get back into a decent routine and this darn computer isn't helping any.

Talk to ya'll later...

I totally hear you. I remember my last breakdown VIVIDLY. And it was over nothing. Well, lots of accumulated stress, and time ticking down... I was holding Louie's leg (the orange cat) to draw blood to check his blood sugar (b/c his diabetes was flaring up - more stress!). He pulled his arm out of my hand (not abnormal at all for a cat blood draw) and I just lost it. Tears like you wouldn't believe.

Take all the time you need. Check in when you can.

 

[TigerKat]

Cara - I pm'd you.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hi guys.. just a quick one.

to all who needs one

I am grumpy and frustrated today...

Sounds like you need one... you know how to reach me!



Speaking of which...I'm trying to decide if I should keep my 917 cell phone number or change it to a 504. I have NO IDEA why this is such a difficult decision for me to make!

 

[Terry36]

Cara.....my friend it will be ok. I too have those days..i am here for you.

 

[shovan]

Hi guys.. just a quick one.

to all who needs one

I am grumpy and frustrated today... I just want to have a breakdown and cry my eyes out... and I have NOOOO idea why. Probably because the stupid school called and ruined any illusion I had that summer is still on for another week and a half. Not that I mind school, looking forward to it actually. I just have too many things unchecked on my to do list.

If you don't hear from me until September.. I didn't go jump off a bridge, CCC, Huey P. or otherwise)... I am just trying to get back into a decent routine and this darn computer isn't helping any.

Talk to ya'll later...

Cara, I'm sorry you are feeling so blue! I wish I had something to say to make you feel better. I am impressed that you are working on the getting your routine back in shape. At least you're thinking about it & getting mentally prepared. I usually realize it way too late & then have a serious panic attack!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Speaking of which...I'm trying to decide if I should keep my 917 cell phone number or change it to a 504. I have NO IDEA why this is such a difficult decision for me to make!

Problem solved! I signed up for an invite to Google Voice about a week ago, and it came through today! What you do is you get a phone number that patches through to a phone you already have. Soooo....now I have TWO phone numbers that go to my cell phone! A 504 AND my 917!

PM me if you'd like the new number.

 

[shovan]

Problem solved! I signed up for an invite to Google Voice about a week ago, and it came through today! What you do is you get a phone number that patches through to a phone you already have. Soooo....now I have TWO phone numbers that go to my cell phone! A 504 AND my 917!

PM me if you'd like the new number.

That's good, I'm glad you solved your dilemma!


It sure is quiet in NOLA today.

 

[TigerKat]

It's been unusually quiet for a while, maybe our thread is dying.

 

[kmores]

It was fun....this one is not a class. You just choose what you want to paint then are free to paint. They give you a plate that has the colors on it and you tell them what you want. Kristina and Serena had one of the ladies there sketch some stuff on their plates and they painted it in - REALLY cool. Jamie is an artist in her own right and freehanded hers! I do have photos...I'll get those up in a few minutes.

And YES I want to go again! Like Cara said, it was very relaxing and fun at the same time. I did a plate and it was $26 after tax - not bad considering you get to keep the plate, get to make a mess in THEIR studio, use THEIR materials, THEY fire it, AND you get a good time for a few hours!

So I'm trying to get up at 6 this week and next WITHOUT going back to sleep during the day so I'll be ready for work.

hey I drew my own..that's why it looks funky!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

It sure is quiet in NOLA today.

This thread IS quiet today!

At least I got a lot done!

I cleaned the house, went to work to get the sticker for my car, went to Port of Call for lunch, then to City Park, then to the supermarket.

Oh yeah, and I grabbed a cricket. I picked up a pair of shoes to put them away since I got a shoe shelf thing yesterday, and there was a cricket in the shoe right where I grabbed it. EEEEWWWW!

And question: WHY does the news get stuck on one story and show it over and over and over? This morning the news showed the SAME STORY about the fire on St. Charles about 8 times in an hour.

 

[rie'smom]

It's been unusually quiet for a while, maybe our thread is dying.

I think it may be the hustle bustle of school starting next week. Today was not good for me. I ended up taking a Prozac and 1/2 of a xanax. It seems like some of us have had the blues lately that have taken time away from the DIS because we don't want to "dump" on each other.

I think once school starts and we settle back into our routines that the thread will pick up again. Meanwhile, let's just remind each other even if it's just to say hi.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

hey I drew my own..that's why it looks funky!

You drew your own? Wow! How'd I miss that?

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

It's been unusually quiet for a while, maybe our thread is dying.

NOT. Gonna. Happen!

And of all the clique threads on these boards, only a few are based solely on LOCATION. That right there is something special.

I think it may be the hustle bustle of school starting next week. Today was not good for me. I ended up taking a Prozac and 1/2 of a xanax. It seems like some of us have had the blues lately that have taken time away from the DIS because we don't want to "dump" on each other.

I think once school starts and we settle back into our routines that the thread will pick up again. Meanwhile, let's just remind each other even if it's just to say hi.

I think rie'smom is right. I am blessed to get 6+ weeks off for the summer, and I tend to squander the mid-portion of it and then when I realize I'm running out of time, I go "oh dear!" (well, it's not quite THAT word ) and scramble to get my summer to-do list done. And that to-do list starts growing in September so it tends to be a BIG LIST. Additionally, there's always anxiety and nerves starting up a school year. How you act as a teacher the first few days and weeks sets the tone for the following 9-10 months. If you biff, you pay for it for a LONG TIME. Not to mention, this year I'm in a new state, school, and job title.

Rie'smom - I'm sorry you're dealing with so much right now. Don't feel bad to come here for support when you need it.