Nobby's Gnomies... heading to WDW in April 2010

[2xcited2sleep]

Hey C! Thank goodness YES! Of course they turned it on when we were on our way BACK from getting two 2.5 gallons things of water
No biggy though, glad they got that turned back on!
Did you see my note I left Paula? If you're ever interested in borrowing my Sookie series books, I'll gladly lend them out

LL and Jen-You two CRAZY gnomies will have a great time. Of course we're all bummed that we can't join, but you both have a blast for us!

Oh good. Glad you have water. I did see your offer to lend your books. That is so nice of you! I may take you up on that. But not for a while. I have a huge stack of books to get through that I've already purchased so better get through those first.

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So gnomies, I had a BAD day at work today. Really bad. Hard to explain but in essence I screwed up and did something my boss was not especially pleased with. Now in my head, I totally get that you're human, you screw up, you live and you learn. Happens all the time. But I can't shake it. I'm dwelling on it and beating myself up over it. Are any of you dwellers? How do you pull yourself out of it?

 

[Roxychica7]

So gnomies, I had a BAD day at work today. Really bad. Hard to explain but in essence I screwed up and did something my boss was not especially pleased with. Now in my head, I totally get that you're human, you screw up, you live and you learn. Happens all the time. But I can't shake it. I'm dwelling on it and beating myself up over it. Are any of you dwellers? How do you pull yourself out of it? [/QUOTE]
Total TOTAL dweller right here. My biggest one lately is my damn thesis work. This happened LAST SUMMER and I'm still fretting over it, that I should have worked more on it and now I have only 3 months left and getting so freaked out that I may have screwed up and won't finish in August..
Unfortunately C, all you can do is try and talk yourself out of it. You can't beat yourself up about it because then you spend SO much time focusing on what you did wrong, that you can't focus on what you're doing right. Normally Blake sits me down and talks some sense into me. Thankfully you have all of us to let you know what a great person you are and that yes, you are human, we do make mistakes, but keep on trucking. Sometimes I do a physical thing, like exercise or walk the dog, just something to perk yourself up and make you feel better. We love you C!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Goodbye my Gnomies! I will miss you!

C, I am a total dweller. Sometimes I just have to let myself dwell until I can let it go, it happens eventually. Hope today is better!

 

[ILuvCrush]

bye LL!!!

C...I'm a dweller too, of course if I screw something up, it could result in permenant damage/death..... which is probably why I get so worked up at the thought of it

Gonna be quiet here the next couple days without Jen and LL.....

Jess.. yes I saw your note, I have the series bookmarked on Amazon so i don;t forget

tootles!
Paula

 

[kschafer]

I'm dying for some kind of update from LL that she and Jen both arrived safely!! I didn't get a chance to wish them off so I'm hoping to hear some exciting news about their first meeting. It sure is going to be quieter around here for awhile.

My back still feels like hell today. Frankly, now I'm just getting pissed off! The chiropractor didn't help much yesterday and all my regular doctor siad was it's probably muscle spasms and handed me a couple prescriptions (don't get me wrong, I appreciate them but I'm looking for a solution, not a cover-up) The chiropractor suggested massage might help (and it does sound heavenly) but it seems so frivolous when my paycheck is going to be smaller than normal this month and I have already spent $100 this week in co-pays

Sorry I have no advice C, I try my best to not be a dweller but I do understand how you are feeling. Hope you have a better day today!

 

[julezdisney]

Hi guys.

Thanks for your virtual hugs yesterday. I really needed them.

What happened is that Wed. I let slip that I bought the airfare (Jim didn't know) and he was M-A-D! Ranted... raved.... said I wasn't going to Disney.... said I needed to figure out how to get a refund from a non-refundable fare..... It was a mess.

He was still mad yesterday morning and went to work. I was a wreck. I hate it when he's mad at me- it just feels so unsettling. So later he came back from work and had calmed down and said we could keep the tickets and that was fine but I need to make sure I pay that off this summer, he was more angry that I did it without telling him- not that I had done it. I'm sure he went to work and complained and his co-workers told him that it WAS a good rate and you gotta jump on 'em when you see 'em. But he was still angry. I apologized too and said I didn't mean to upset him, but I'd hoped to pay it off before he even knew so it wouldn't bother him.

So- I am going. But I stand by my new official rule of "NO PTR!" ..... I just feel like every time I update something- something changes!!!! So forget it! Just a TR when we come home and that's it. I'll plan in silence!

C- that stinks. Don't dwell- just take your lesson and move on. I'm not a dweller myself- I give it to God and that's the end of it. Except for things like arguments- with my co-worker....a friend.... my spouse.... than I am unsettled until it's resolved and than I go over it in my head to see what I could've or should've done differently. But for work, money, bills, other stuff- I just give it up!

I hope Jen and LL text me a few times and let me know what they're up to!

 

[Roxychica7]

I'm dying for some kind of update from LL that she and Jen both arrived safely!! I didn't get a chance to wish them off so I'm hoping to hear some exciting news about their first meeting. It sure is going to be quieter around here for awhile.

My back still feels like hell today. Frankly, now I'm just getting pissed off! The chiropractor didn't help much yesterday and all my regular doctor siad was it's probably muscle spasms and handed me a couple prescriptions (don't get me wrong, I appreciate them but I'm looking for a solution, not a cover-up) The chiropractor suggested massage might help (and it does sound heavenly) but it seems so frivolous when my paycheck is going to be smaller than normal this month and I have already spent $100 this week in co-pays

Sorry I have no advice C, I try my best to not be a dweller but I do understand how you are feeling. Hope you have a better day today!

Hey Katie, check out LL's Twitter website:
http://twitter.com/LalliePoppins
She updates it pretty frequently so at least we have some idea! I know she's at least landed safely and already went on the ME!

So sorry about your back! I'll be thinking about you!

 

[Roxychica7]

SO glad your trip is working out after all Julez! I was getting worried there for a while! Thankfully Jim did come to his senses! Here's to NO PTR's and a great trip for you and Rach!

 

[Roxychica7]

I see that LL is on the tram to Epcot with Jen!!
She's updating on her twitter as well as facebook!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Hi gnomies! Happy Memorial Day weekend!!

Thanks for the advice on dwelling. Today was a better day. Primarily b/c I worked a half day and didn't see my boss. But still it was better. What's done is done and there's nothing I can do about it so I just need to move forward. At least that's what I'm telling myself.

I put in a request on those DVC points.

Julez- the trip is back on! I'm SO glad!

Katie- so sorry your back still hurts so much. What if you just try one massage and see if it helps?

Jess- I'm having fun watching the twitter updates too!

CP- you are done with school! Just a few teacher days next week, I think you said!

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So I've texted with Jen and LL a bit. They have confirmed that they are long lost sisters and are already having a great time. They had lunch at Chefs de France and have agreed with me that the waiters are cute. I believe Andre was their waiter and they liked him. Sounds like it is raining but they are making the best of it. Tell you what, even though it is sunny and beautiful here... I'd rather be there!

 

[kschafer]

I put in a request on those DVC points.

Can't wait to hear the results!

So I've texted with Jen and LL a bit. They have confirmed that they are long lost sisters and are already having a great time. They had lunch at Chefs de France and have agreed with me that the waiters are cute. I believe Andre was their waiter and they liked him. Sounds like it is raining but they are making the best of it. Tell you what, even though it is sunny and beautiful here... I'd rather be there!

I got a text before dinner that they were getting ready to go Soarin! I'm with you C, it's beautiful here but I would rather be in Disney rain!

Julez, I'm glad you are still going on your trip. Hopefully things will blow over with Jim soon. I hate when you feel like a fight consumes your life! I'm hoping for a brief rundown of your plans before you go. Not a PTR but just a "where in the world is Julia" itinerary?

 

[ILuvCrush]

Hi Everyone!!

I had a great time keeping Jen company while she was driving to WDW last night made me feel like part of their vacation


C... yay! hope the DVC works out!

Katie...sorry your back is still aching

julez...I'm glad your trip is back on I think I'm going to start my "TR" a week before I leave on my trip... so I can do all the PTR stuff quickly...leave...then come back and write the TR I'm also done with the long, drawn out PTRs.

OK I'm gonna go catch up with LL and Jen's twitter posts!

paula

 

[julezdisney]

I got a text before dinner that they were getting ready to go Soarin! I'm with you C, it's beautiful here but I would rather be in Disney rain!

Julez, I'm glad you are still going on your trip. Hopefully things will blow over with Jim soon. I hate when you feel like a fight consumes your life! I'm hoping for a brief rundown of your plans before you go. Not a PTR but just a "where in the world is Julia" itinerary?

I'm glad they seem to be having such a wonderful time.
And I will write something- but just not the whole stages of planning thing

Hi Everyone!!l

I had a great time keeping Jen company while she was driving to WDW last night made me feel like part of their vacation


C... yay! hope the DVC works out!

Katie...sorry your back is still aching

julez...I'm glad your trip is back on I think I'm going to start my "TR" a week before I leave on my trip... so I can do all the PTR stuff quickly...leave...then come back and write the TR I'm also done with the long, drawn out PTRs.

OK I'm gonna go catch up with LL and Jen's twitter posts!

paula

Wooo Hoo to DVC, C!

Katie- muscle spasms can last days- even weeks. I suggest a steady regime of muscle relaxants and sleep. It's the ONLY thing that has helped me w/both my neck and my back spasms. Now, I start that at the first sign of tightness. Usually it happens when I'm stressed and under-rested.

Anyone still up?

 

[kschafer]

I'm up!

 

[julezdisney]

wanna chat or r u headed 2 bed?

 

[kschafer]

I could chat for a few. Headed there now

 

[Charleston Princess]

Good morning, Gnomies!!! The students are done with school for another year!!! Woo hoo!!! I hope Tuesday and Wednesday fly by for me!!! I am ready for Disney!

Julez -- I am so glad that you are going on your trip.

Katie and Christine -- thanks for keeping us posted about LL and Jen! I am glad they are having such a good time together!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Good morning, Gnomies!!! The students are done with school for another year!!! Woo hoo!!! I hope Tuesday and Wednesday fly by for me!!! I am ready for Disney!

Woo Hoo!!! That must be a great feeling, Jackie!

Anyone up to anything exciting this holiday weekend?

Jen and LL are waking up in WDW... so jealous.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Woo Hoo!!! That must be a great feeling, Jackie!

Anyone up to anything exciting this holiday weekend?

Jen and LL are waking up in WDW... so jealous.

It is a great feeling -- although now I am starting to get panicky about getting ready for WDW!

Nothing as exciting as what Jen and LL will be doing this weekend! My mom's b-day is today so we will head over there for dinner tonight, tomorrow we are headed over to MIL's for a cookout, and I want to take the kids to see Night at the Museum at some point this weekend.

 

[julezdisney]

Good morning, Gnomies!

CP- How exciting for your kids- I'm sure your 2 days will fly by! Your ticker says 14 days!

Got a text this morning from the girls saying they are going to Epcot for the morning.

Have any of you guys checked out the "Disney's Christmas Carol" train tour website? I just marked my calendar for July 24-26, when they are in Chicago's Union Station.... def. taking the kids to that!!! http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/christmascaroltraintour/

Here's a game idea- Let's play:

A day without Jen and LL is a day without..................


I'll go first:

A day without Jen and LL is a day without 8 pages of updates!


Today is mostly cleaning, shopping, and the library w/the kids. It was supposed to rain- which I wanted it to because I'm nervous it will rain tommorow- which is Rachael's birthday party! We've got a guest list of 10, so it should be fun! We bought a chest yesterday and filled it with toys from the Dollar Tree and we're all set w/the pinata, cake & ice cream. Just need some chips and dip for the parent's that stick around and we'll be set! Cupcake bakin' tonight or in the early AM.

Monday I'm gonna SLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP in!