The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Kate and Nancy, So sorry for your loss.

 

[rosiejo]

Also, someone posted blank pages on their photobucket account, when I went to look at them they seemed "huge" if I copy to my computer, will they be the right size automatically? (computer, creative challenged here)

Thank you all for sharing.
Sandy

If you save them on your harddrive and then insert them into word using the insert pictures from file option they should be the right size - they are 6x4 inches in dimension. They will appear much bigger in my photobucket account as the resolution you need for print is much higher than what you need to show on a screen.

 

[rosiejo]

Rosiejo - per your football question... years ago they would "black out " home games unless they were a sell out, my great aunts lived on the fringe of where they would be blacked out at home, but drive 10 minutes rent a hotel room to watch the games.... talk about parties - the guys had a 'room' and the girls had a room - the girls room were allowed to talk!! That's how I learned football!!

Now about offsides!! DS's played hockey, soccer, lacrosse, all have a different definition of OFFSIDES!! (he never did play football, but we talk and watch the games together, my dh hates football!! )

The more you watch and read, the easier it seems!!

Now that actually sounds like fun!

 

[rosiejo]

Keep repeating in your mind, "I can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes." Set your kitchen timer for 15 minutes and write a list of what you feel absolutely HAS to be done. Don't worry about putting it in an order or anything, just get everything down on paper. When the timer goes off, STOP!!! Don't continue, even if you don't have your list finished, yet. Set your timer for another 15 minutes and go do something else; take a walk, do some homework, clean the bathroom, whatever. By this time you should start to feel calmer. Stop when the timer goes off. Set your timer for another 15 minutes and go back to your list. If you didn't get it finished, keep working on it. If you did, start prioritizing your list. Again, stop when the timer goes off. You get the idea.

Glynis - that sounds like a fantastic tip - and one I am going to try out

 

[bear74]

thank you

jennifer you look beautiful. Glad your cruise was fun.

 

[bear74]

hey claire what time is it there. It is 2pm here.
Just curious.

 

[Tammi67]

Hey DDAs...... I could use a little pixie dust today, if you have some to spare

I'm looking over all this stuff that has to be done from March 16th - June 1st and I'm SO overwhelmed, it's not even funny.... and Kyle is out of town and can't calm me down.

What excited me for so long (Match Day, moving, buying a house, starting a family, etc) is REALLY stressing me out.... because it all has to happen so quickly. Someone, HELP! Tell me it's going to be ok even BEFORE residency's over.

We knew better than to plan our lives out.... as soon as you do that, you're thrown a curveball and I HATE curveballs. So we didn't.... we just had a general idea of the direction it was going, and that seemed like enough of a light at the end of this monstrous tunnel.

Now I've ran some numbers and talked with realtors in the places we are looking, and have spoken with employers and schools, etc..... and it is SO much that it has my head spinning.

On March 17th, we wake up after Match Day and the madness begins. Now just the stress of the Match is enough -- finding out where you live, looking for a place, etc in a couple quick months. But add to that grad school, etc...... and I don't know where to begin! If we want to buy a place.... and we're not looking for the house of our dreams, big enough for 3 kids, etc yet.... I'm talking a place that we dont have to deal with crappy landlords, that has a yard and allows dogs, and has a few rooms. And isn't falling apart, because goodness knows we won't have any spare time to deal with home improvements. But if we want that, I can't afford to do a Nurse Practitioner program yet. Which is fine, lots of people wait.... but I wanted this done before having kids, because I want to stay home with them if our situation allows.

So now I feel like we have to chose having a place to live or finishing school or having kids, but can't have more than one. And that's probably not the case, but I just don't even know where to begin right now........

Before anyone says otherwise, I realize that this is no bigger than most people handle. People put off going to school to have kids. People rent for a year before buying a house..... I'm not saying my problems are bigger than the next girl's...

I'm just having one of those days where the light at the end of the tunnel just escaped me again......




Thanks for listening. I feel like I'm alone here without Kyle around and just the dog staring at me crying like I'm nuts!

Jennifer, it sounds like you are having one of those days. I can remember being your age and just wanting to start my life (marriage, home, kids, etc.). It seemed like it would never fall into place. But eventually it did, though I don't quite remember how. So it seems like I don't have any advice for you. Just a and to let you know I am thinking about you.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi (or others ) Did you have the pictures before the trip, or was this what you worked on after you got home? (never one to assume here)

I've read posts by Kate, and others to do the card stock, and buy the books ahead of time, and keep colored pens, and pages in a ziplock bag...

Thank you for sharing the pages, I think this is convincing me to do these for our next trip!!

Also, someone posted blank pages on their photobucket account, when I went to look at them they seemed "huge" if I copy to my computer, will they be the right size automatically? (computer, creative challenged here)

Thank you all for sharing.
Sandy

You're welcome.

The only things I had before the trip were the pages that say Merry Christmas, where the character signs. Then when I got home, I added the photos from that trip, and embellished the pages a bit.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi--i love those autograph books!!

Thank you.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi...

Your autograph books look fabulous!!! Where do you get all your energy!!

Kristine

Thank you! Well, considering I am about a year and a half behind on each kid's regular scrapbook, I'd have to say I don't have any energy. I knew that I had to get this done ASAP or it would just get added to the pile.

 

[marcij]

Jennifer -- I think you've gotten some good suggestions. I just wanted to tell you to hang in there. We're all here as shoulders for you to lean on.

Marci

 

[tink2020]

Jennifer, it sounds like you are having one of those days. I can remember being your age and just wanting to start my life (marriage, home, kids, etc.). It seemed like it would never fall into place. But eventually it did, though I don't quite remember how. So it seems like I don't have any advice for you. Just a and to let you know I am thinking about you.

Thanks. I guess I remember being younger (than now ), too, and wanting just the "right guy", marriage, etc to happen. And college graduation.

Well, wouldn't you know, I'm happily married over a year and a half and graduating college for the second time.... miracles do happen

I realize I really don't have too much to complain about, and I do really appreciate it. I guess sometimes, even though I can see it in my own life, I don't believe or can't see how it's going to work out. Or maybe I just don't want to have patience.

Either way, thank you

 

[tink2020]

Thank you! Well, considering I am about a year and a half behind on each kid's regular scrapbook, I'd have to say I don't have any energy. I knew that I had to get this done ASAP or it would just get added to the pile.

I'm with you, Tammi! I have my own scrapbook (a general one) that is stuck on my 20th birthday....... I have all kinds of pages and pictures around to keep up with it, it just never gets done.

I think it's great to do smaller books.... you can sit down in a much shorter time frame and complete something!

 

[Baloo]

Kate and Nancy I'm so sorry for your loss.

You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[rosiejo]

hey claire what time is it there. It is 2pm here.
Just curious.

It's 8.30pm

 

[Tinkaroo]

Thanks. I guess I remember being younger (than now ), too, and wanting just the "right guy", marriage, etc to happen. And college graduation.

Well, wouldn't you know, I'm happily married over a year and a half and graduating college for the second time.... miracles do happen

I realize I really don't have too much to complain about, and I do really appreciate it. I guess sometimes, even though I can see it in my own life, I don't believe or can't see how it's going to work out. Or maybe I just don't want to have patience.

Either way, thank you

Jennifer - just wanted to chime in and say that I'm thinking about you. I bet we're a lot alike (heck, probably all of us on this thread are - we plan our vacations all the way down to the t-shirts we wear!) in that we like to have control, know where we're going, and how we're going to get there. (Plus, I also struggle with that instant gratification thing - I know what I want, and I don't want to wait for it!)

Unfortunately, life doesn't cooperate sometimes. I think everyone's suggestions here about taking things in small portions, allowing yourself the freedom and room to vent, worry, DREAM about what's next is great advice. I also think Princess Nancy makes a good point about buying a house so soon - maybe that's something that could be taken in baby steps. When I've moved to a different area, I've always liked to get the "lay of the land" before jumping into something more permanent. Heck, the first apartment I lived in in the 3 different cities I've moved to after leaving home were not in the parts of town in which I would necessarily want to be for a long time!

Just breathe. We're all here for you!

 

[bethbuchall]

Jennifer--Pixie dust to you!!! I know that it will all become manageable with time, but I also know that very overwhelmed feeling. So here's a little more pixie dust and a hug for you.

Beth

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Hi all! For once, I didn't quote everything I saw and go on a mad posting spree- so here is my attempt to address it all-

To whomever suggested the scrapbookers support thread- I am in!!! I have my Mickey album, all the paper, stickers etc and just can't seem to bring myself to start it.

Kate and Nancy, I am so sorry about Grandma. We are going through a similar situation here with DH's grandfather who is sadly nearing the end of his battle with colon cancer. I think what you told Julia is beautiful. Have you told Nick yet? I am not sure what I am going to tell DS2.5 (Kyle) when the time comes.

Jen- please remember to take care of yourself!! Back in 1997 I got mono the month before we get married because I was trying to finish up the wedding, be bought a brand new house and closed 3 weeks before the wedding, and was crazy busy at work. I understand all to well what is like thinking about the future, knowing that as much as you want to plan and be prepared for it, someties life throws you a curveball. Try to take a deep breath (maybe have a glass of wine if that helps!) and remember that it will all work out in the end.

Tom- The shirts came out great- have a fabulous time!!

Brenda- Good luck with the house!

Skunka- sorry about the Pats, buddy, I was all set to gloat until the Panthers took care of us yesterday.....

PoohAngel- glad everything is OK!! I went through that too but opted not to go to the ER. I went to the OB the next morning (after a night of no sleep!) and that was the first time I got to hear the baby's heartbeat. Take care of yourself (and the little one )

Tammi- Love the Autograph book!!

I hope I got it all...

 

[Cinderumbrella]

OK DDA, I need a little advice. Actually, I need you to tell me that I am being a baby and to grow up!! Or not, you tell me what you think:

As you know, we are going to WDW in December. I have always wanted to be there at Christmastime and after some prodding, DH agreed to go. His parents are coming too. Not sure what I think about that since I am an obsessive planner and she is too (but in a whole different way). Now, the inlaws have invited their daughter and her family to come with. First thing she wants to do is change the dates to make it more convenient for her. Also, they will need to stay at a value since the trip is going to be a real budget crunch for them. MIL thinks we should all stay at the same hotel (Yes this is the same MIL who has reservations about staying at mod and not a deluxe and now she wants to go value!).

DH will never rock the boat where MIL is concerned so I am on my own here.

I am losing some of my excitement over the trip.... am I being a baby or do I have the right to feel a little deflated?

 

[Glynis]

Glynis - that sounds like a fantastic tip - and one I am going to try out

It has changed the way I approach most things, these days; housework, homework, kids, etc. Sometimes my patience only lasts 15 minutes, and then I can concentrate on other things. My kids love it, because they know if I say I can play with them, once the timer goes off they know I have to leave, but for those 15 minutes they have my undivided attention. I highly advise it to anyone.