The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[kc10family]

I must get something done today, so I guess I will get back to the laundry and embroidery machine.

Wow this SSP#2 is taking me a while to get done.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

What a friend!

She's too late!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Beowulf I loved!!! I think, for me, with Les Mis, it was all the unnecessary description of places, clothing, etc., that I had a hard time with. I just wanted the story to move along!

School is going well. I do my final presentation at 6:00 tonight, and I can't wait for it to be over. I'm really stressing about it, even though I know I'm prepared. I just feel so inadequate having been out of school longer than any of the other people in the class, so I feel like I have to prove something to myself, and everyone else. Once I get this presentation over, I can start studying for the final exam which is Monday, and then I'm done! I feel quite confident about the exam, so I'm not worried about that. With this semester over, I only have one more required class, one elective class, and student teaching and then I'll have my Library Media certification. I'm pretty excited about that!

You'll do great, Glynis! Just go out an do your best. That's great that you are so close to your certification. Best of luck on Monday's exam as well if I forget to mention it later.

 

[ReAnSt]

How cool is that! Does he change the song daily?

Unfortunately not, there are 5 of them in all.

Becky

 

[ReAnSt]

So I really don’t want to post about my last week as it will probably bring me to tears again but I feel I need to update my DDA family and also to get some of these things off my chest to perhaps reduce my stress level. Last time I was on the Disboards was last Tuesday morning, except for briefly last night and I got kicked off.

At that point I had hardly slept in the past few days. Well that has continued, I haven’t slept more than 4 hours in a row since before Easter, except for last night where I cried myself to sleep and slept for about 14 hours in a row. Every time I attempt to sleep it takes me 2 to 3 hours to fall asleep as I think of everything I should be doing instead of sleeping.

My work schedule has had me completely screwed up I don’t know when it is day and night anymore. They have called me 30 + times since Easter to work, sometimes it is several times an hour. I keep having to tell them no as I already am working or am busy elsewhere. Saying no to others is a big stressor in and of itself for me. But I can’t just drop my life and work for them all the time. How me quitting will help them, it will not but I need the constant berating to work all the time to stop. I can’t take it. My site supervisor at the house I normally work at quit, so the consumers have been acting up like crazy. Plus I keep having to run things here there and everywhere for them. This has to go to that house and that must go to the office. Why I can’t take it to the office instead of driving out of my to take it where it needs to go is crazy.

My other job isn’t much better as our new employee just stopped showing up. He was enjoying himself, seemed to get along with the other employees was doing extremely well, but he just stopped showing up. We tried to contact him and his phone number has been cut off. So who knows what is going on there. Now we must hire a new employee again. Tinkaroo I sure hope your new employees don’t pull this on you.

At some point in the past week my Grandmother fell and hurt her back again, well she fell again last night. My neighbor was burning some brush and ended up started his whole backyard on fire because it is so dry. It was scary as it got close to their house and loads of fire trucks had to come out. My left ankle has been acting up and causing pain on and off, well I slipped down the top four steps and stopped my fall by landing on the ball of my right foot. So now I have been limping.

About a month and a half ago I met this guy through my job. He does consulting work through his own business. He was really nice and I started hanging out with him and some other people. About a 2 weeks ago he started calling me several times a day. We started hanging out every day more so one on one going out to eat and things. We only ever hugged. The one night instead of just hugging I started to lean in to kiss him he puts his hand up to my lips and says I must stop you before you do something to embarrass yourself.

How can kissing someone I like cause me to embarrass myself. He goes on to tell me he is married, but doesn’t have any kids. ***??? What married guy buys people flowers and takes them out to eat and other places and doesn’t want anything out of it. Turns out the wifey was away on business and he was lonely and just wanted some new friends. He wanted to treat me because I was working so hard.

If this is the case then don’t lead me on. Tell me right away you are married and you just want someone to hang out with and be friends with. Don’t treat me to dinner, take me to the movies and buy me flowers if you don’t want that kind of relationship, especially since I hardly know you.

Don’t get me wrong I have had guy friends buy me food before and other things but not in the same way as this. He ruined his chance of being my friend and he was a really great person, the type of guy I am looking for.

My Brownie troop my cupcakes and cards as a thank you for all of the Girl Scout Volunteers for our leader meeting, as Saturday was Girl Scout leader day.

I guess I felt guilty saying no so much at work, that I volunteered to plan and organize the local Girl Scout neighborhood bridging. After getting a panicked call on Wednesday night. I had to have a plan by Thursday. I have a plan just have to figure out when and how I will implement the plan. What was I thinking?? This is what happens when I need to say no so often I have to say yes occasionally.

At the Service Unit meeting people are freaking out that no one is planning it. Mind you some of these people don’t work and stay home and just do Girl Scouts. Mind you the idiot who doesn’t have a daughter to do Girl Scouts together with and who is working 70 to 80 hours a week is planning it. But they were freaking out I almost wanted to not do it just so someone else would break and do it. When I told them I already had stuff planned they were ever thankful.

The one day, somebody asked me how I was doing I said alright. They told me I had to be doing better than alright as I was healthy and got out of bed in the morning. I politely agreed and smiled as I did not have the energy to tell them I had not seen my bed in about 48 hours.

On Sunday, I went to my neighbor’s birthday party. He was 8 and it was a pirate theme. There were about 30 to 40 kids there, a total of about 70 people. So many cute little kids, it reminded me of all of you and your cute kids. To bad I was too worn out to really enjoy it.

The rest of this week isn’t much better, as I have to work, have a Brownie meeting, a Brownie sleepover and lots of stuff to do as prep for these things and for other things in the future. Plus I really need to clean, so hopefully I will be able to do another fly by posting before Saturday, as I have Saturday, and Sunday off. How I got that off I don’t know but I will take it.

If you are still reading, with my excessive blabbering I am so grateful. If you’ve read this far you deserve a great big hug and a pat on the back. So many people would have stopped reading or listening to me go on and on. I know there are many people out there who have it worse off than me. I really don’t need pixie dust and well wishes, just someone to listen to me get all this crap off my chest. Thank you for listening to me *itch and whine.

You are all so awesome and some of the kindest, most caring and thoughtful people in the world. I can’t do enough to thank you for everything you have given and brought to my life. Even though I have never met you I appreciate you making me laugh, cry and understanding my Disney obsession. I’m hoping that I can possibly go to the DC DDA meet, so I can meet some of you. Thank you for everything. I'm not sure when I will be on again as I am off to work.

Becky

 

[tmfranlk]

Paula -

did you PM me Bethie's fever?

At 5:30 am we heard Nick sobbing - Steve found him on his way down the steps and very disoriented - he brought him into bed and I didn't even have to take his temp to know he had a fever! He refused any medicine and fell asleep immediately (Nick always refuses meds so the Doctor has told me as long as he is able to sleep and is drinking I can let the fever go as long as it doesn't go too high)

He woke up this morning at about 8:30 and asked for the TV - I asked if he wanted a drink or meds and he said no - he says nothing hurts - so I let him lay there - my wild child has not gotten off my bed yet today - he did drink some juice and the fever is about 102 (he won't sit still for me to know for sure)

I am so tired!!

on the upside - DH brought me graeter's chocolate chip ice cream home last night - I stopped myself short of eating the whole pint!!!

I hope Nick is feeling better soon! Terra was/is the same way...no temperature taking or meds allowed in her book. Luckily, it's never gotten so bad that we've had to force the issue.

 

[rosiejo]

With Katrina, I was so sick the first couple of months that I only ended up 12 pounds over my starting weight in the end. I lost about 18-20 until the morning sickness was under control. I was absolutely miserable. My doctor finally gave me some med - suppositories. I told Chuck I was "not using those". He grabbed them out of my hand and told me to bend over.

Oh my o my!

Where's the tag fairy when you need her??

 

[Glynis]

So I really don’t want to post about my last week as it will probably bring me to tears again but I feel I need to update my DDA family and also to get some of these things off my chest to perhaps reduce my stress level. Last time I was on the Disboards was last Tuesday morning, except for briefly last night and I got kicked off.

At that point I had hardly slept in the past few days. Well that has continued, I haven’t slept more than 4 hours in a row since before Easter, except for last night where I cried myself to sleep and slept for about 14 hours in a row. Every time I attempt to sleep it takes me 2 to 3 hours to fall asleep as I think of everything I should be doing instead of sleeping.

My work schedule has had me completely screwed up I don’t know when it is day and night anymore. They have called me 30 + times since Easter to work, sometimes it is several times an hour. I keep having to tell them no as I already am working or am busy elsewhere. Saying no to others is a big stressor in and of itself for me. But I can’t just drop my life and work for them all the time. How me quitting will help them, it will not but I need the constant berating to work all the time to stop. I can’t take it. My site supervisor at the house I normally work at quit, so the consumers have been acting up like crazy. Plus I keep having to run things here there and everywhere for them. This has to go to that house and that must go to the office. Why I can’t take it to the office instead of driving out of my to take it where it needs to go is crazy.

My other job isn’t much better as our new employee just stopped showing up. He was enjoying himself, seemed to get along with the other employees was doing extremely well, but he just stopped showing up. We tried to contact him and his phone number has been cut off. So who knows what is going on there. Now we must hire a new employee again. Tinkaroo I sure hope your new employees don’t pull this on you.

At some point in the past week my Grandmother fell and hurt her back again, well she fell again last night. My neighbor was burning some brush and ended up started his whole backyard on fire because it is so dry. It was scary as it got close to their house and loads of fire trucks had to come out. My left ankle has been acting up and causing pain on and off, well I slipped down the top four steps and stopped my fall by landing on the ball of my right foot. So now I have been limping.

About a month and a half ago I met this guy through my job. He does consulting work through his own business. He was really nice and I started hanging out with him and some other people. About a 2 weeks ago he started calling me several times a day. We started hanging out every day more so one on one going out to eat and things. We only ever hugged. The one night instead of just hugging I started to lean in to kiss him he puts his hand up to my lips and says I must stop you before you do something to embarrass yourself.

How can kissing someone I like cause me to embarrass myself. He goes on to tell me he is married, but doesn’t have any kids. ***??? What married guy buys people flowers and takes them out to eat and other places and doesn’t want anything out of it. Turns out the wifey was away on business and he was lonely and just wanted some new friends. He wanted to treat me because I was working so hard.

If this is the case then don’t lead me on. Tell me right away you are married and you just want someone to hang out with and be friends with. Don’t treat me to dinner, take me to the movies and buy me flowers if you don’t want that kind of relationship, especially since I hardly know you.

Don’t get me wrong I have had guy friends buy me food before and other things but not in the same way as this. He ruined his chance of being my friend and he was a really great person, the type of guy I am looking for.

My Brownie troop my cupcakes and cards as a thank you for all of the Girl Scout Volunteers for our leader meeting, as Saturday was Girl Scout leader day.

I guess I felt guilty saying no so much at work, that I volunteered to plan and organize the local Girl Scout neighborhood bridging. After getting a panicked call on Wednesday night. I had to have a plan by Thursday. I have a plan just have to figure out when and how I will implement the plan. What was I thinking?? This is what happens when I need to say no so often I have to say yes occasionally.

At the Service Unit meeting people are freaking out that no one is planning it. Mind you some of these people don’t work and stay home and just do Girl Scouts. Mind you the idiot who doesn’t have a daughter to do Girl Scouts together with and who is working 70 to 80 hours a week is planning it. But they were freaking out I almost wanted to not do it just so someone else would break and do it. When I told them I already had stuff planned they were ever thankful.

The one day, somebody asked me how I was doing I said alright. They told me I had to be doing better than alright as I was healthy and got out of bed in the morning. I politely agreed and smiled as I did not have the energy to tell them I had not seen my bed in about 48 hours.

On Sunday, I went to my neighbor’s birthday party. He was 8 and it was a pirate theme. There were about 30 to 40 kids there, a total of about 70 people. So many cute little kids, it reminded me of all of you and your cute kids. To bad I was too worn out to really enjoy it.

The rest of this week isn’t much better, as I have to work, have a Brownie meeting, a Brownie sleepover and lots of stuff to do as prep for these things and for other things in the future. Plus I really need to clean, so hopefully I will be able to do another fly by posting before Saturday, as I have Saturday, and Sunday off. How I got that off I don’t know but I will take it.

If you are still reading, with my excessive blabbering I am so grateful. If you’ve read this far you deserve a great big hug and a pat on the back. So many people would have stopped reading or listening to me go on and on. I know there are many people out there who have it worse off than me. I really don’t need pixie dust and well wishes, just someone to listen to me get all this crap off my chest. Thank you for listening to me *itch and whine.

You are all so awesome and some of the kindest, most caring and thoughtful people in the world. I can’t do enough to thank you for everything you have given and brought to my life. Even though I have never met you I appreciate you making me laugh, cry and understanding my Disney obsession. I’m hoping that I can possibly go to the DC DDA meet, so I can meet some of you. Thank you for everything. I'm not sure when I will be on again as I am off to work.

Becky

Becky - all I can say is "lousy" doesn't begin to cover it! I am so sorry that you are dealing with all this. I wish there was something more that I could do for you! Through all this, I hope that you can find some time to take care of yourself. A warm bubble bath, a pint of ice cream, warm cookies from the oven, a silent hour for a movie or something. I worry that if you spread yourself too thin, your health will go. I don't have any advice for you, but I will send you lots of to help you through your day.

Just know that your DDA family is concerned about you, and will keep you in our prayers. You deserve them as much as anyone else here.

 

[rosiejo]

Usually we get stuff in about three days... so it should't be long now!!

Or three months from the UK I'm pretty sure I could swim there quicker

 

[tmfranlk]

So I really don’t want to post about my last week as it will probably bring me to tears again but I feel I need to update my DDA family and also to get some of these things off my chest to perhaps reduce my stress level. Last time I was on the Disboards was last Tuesday morning, except for briefly last night and I got kicked off.
...
If you are still reading, with my excessive blabbering I am so grateful. If you’ve read this far you deserve a great big hug and a pat on the back. So many people would have stopped reading or listening to me go on and on. I know there are many people out there who have it worse off than me. I really don’t need pixie dust and well wishes, just someone to listen to me get all this crap off my chest. Thank you for listening to me *itch and whine.

You are all so awesome and some of the kindest, most caring and thoughtful people in the world. I can’t do enough to thank you for everything you have given and brought to my life. Even though I have never met you I appreciate you making me laugh, cry and understanding my Disney obsession. I’m hoping that I can possibly go to the DC DDA meet, so I can meet some of you. Thank you for everything. I'm not sure when I will be on again as I am off to work.

Becky

First of all, Becky...

I am glad to hear that you were telling work that you couldn't come in. I know how hard that can be for me, but it sounds like you needed the time. I hope that both jobs settle down quickly and give you some peace. I know GS is busy right now too, but just think...the year for that is almost over. And as for the guy, what the heck?!?! If you want to have new friends you say, "yeah my wife is out of town and could really use a new friend." Not just convieniently leave that fact out.

I hope that this week finds things much easier and that you are given plenty of opportunity to become reaquainted with your bed. We miss you when you're gone, but understand as well. Take care of yourself first.

 

[my3princes]

Thanks. I need all the encouragement I can get! I just keep telling myself that by 7:00 tonight it will all be over!

Glynis, Being the person that has been out of school the longest sounds like a big plus to me. You are more mature, confident in your abilities, have decided what you want to do with your life and are reaching for that goal and from all that I've read you've got them beat in the smarts department too. Give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy tonight. I'm sure your presentation will knock them dead.

Deb

 

[my3princes]

Paula -

did you PM me Bethie's fever?

At 5:30 am we heard Nick sobbing - Steve found him on his way down the steps and very disoriented - he brought him into bed and I didn't even have to take his temp to know he had a fever! He refused any medicine and fell asleep immediately (Nick always refuses meds so the Doctor has told me as long as he is able to sleep and is drinking I can let the fever go as long as it doesn't go too high)

He woke up this morning at about 8:30 and asked for the TV - I asked if he wanted a drink or meds and he said no - he says nothing hurts - so I let him lay there - my wild child has not gotten off my bed yet today - he did drink some juice and the fever is about 102 (he won't sit still for me to know for sure)

I am so tired!!

on the upside - DH brought me graeter's chocolate chip ice cream home last night - I stopped myself short of eating the whole pint!!!

I hope that Nick is better soon. It is so tough when they have a fever. Although last time my nephew had a fever he actually behaved when his temp was up. I found myself thinking meds and an out of control kid on no meds and he is a little angel Of course I felt sorry for him and gave him the meds, but the thought certainly crossed my mind.

Deb

 

[rosiejo]

Well, people, it's time for me to hit the hay! I have to give my final presentation in class tomorrow night, but I'm sure I'll check in here before then. I plan to spend most of the day putting the finishing touches on my project, and lecture notes, so don't be concerned if I don't post much.

The ifnish line is in sight Glynis - keep up the good work

 

[Tinkaroo]

Becky,



How you are even holding it together to string two sentences together, I do not know.

You are an amazing person, and you deserve the respect and consideration from all that you work with, do Girl Scouts with, go out to dinner with, etc. You also deserve the ability to get a good night's sleep.

I will be praying for you for strength, clear thinking, and the ability to get some things off of your plate. One of the greatest lessons my DH has taught me is how to say "no" to people when necessary - unfortunately, when you're always the one picking up the pieces, you will never get out from under that weight. Sometimes, you just have to take everyone else's responsibilities off of your shoulders, and just take on what you can do well, enjoy, etc.

Sorry if I'm rambling, but I feel so badly for you right now. I'm glad you're back on the thread.

 

[rosiejo]

So I'm not sure if Skunka's morning sing along has been happening but I found this and thought of him and his sing alongs. This is more like karaoke in my mind then a sing along but I thought it was pretty neat.

Becky

Very cool

Welcome back we missed you

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Becky

First off - that guy is an ***!!!! ***?!?!? The only good thing I can say is at least he didn't do anything physical with you! I don't think his wife would be too happy if she knew what was going on!!

As for work - I have two suggestions: First say it with me: NO NO NO NO NO - second - do you have caller ID - don't answer when they call - if they call more than once in an hour - turn your phone off - unless you can't - next time you are at work - tell them straight out - that if you are able to do so you will answer the phone but that they may only call you once - and leave a message if you do not answer - you will return their call if you are able to do so - if they do not respect your wishes - you will have to tell them that you are only available during your scheduled work hours and if that is a problem - you will find another job (which honestly - I am not sure is such a bad idea)

As for Girl Scouts - I am sorry it is so crazy!! If we can help you out at all - let us know!!!!! At least it is almost over - are you going to volunteer again next year? Maybe you should take a break until things calm down at work

I am so sorry about Grandma and your foot - that all just falls into the category of "what else can go wrong"

and of course we are reading the whole thing!! We have all been there and anything we can do to help you or even just be a sounding board we are happy to do!!

Hang in there - things can only get better - right?!?

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I hope that Nick is better soon. It is so tough when they have a fever. Although last time my nephew had a fever he actually behaved when his temp was up. I found myself thinking meds and an out of control kid on no meds and he is a little angel Of course I felt sorry for him and gave him the meds, but the thought certainly crossed my mind.

Deb

I feel the same way - there are times I am so tempted not to give the medicine b/c then he just runs around and I think that is not good for him

he is so adamant about not taking it today - I decided to just let him sleep and hopefully he will be feeling better soon

a little while ago he grabbed his nose and said "NOT AGAIN" but I have no idea about what could be going on to cause him to say that

 

[rosiejo]

Wonky???? Another new Clareism to add to our list...

Hi, Clare. I hope you had better luck with your shoes on the next try with the dryer....

You mean you don't use wonky?? What kind of language do you have over there??

Wonky - means askew or wobbly - or just not quite right...

As in - my dining table is wonky as one of the legs is shorter than the other...



Which reminds me - I must go put my right croc in the dryer

 

[bengalbelle]

Paula -

did you PM me Bethie's fever?

At 5:30 am we heard Nick sobbing - Steve found him on his way down the steps and very disoriented - he brought him into bed and I didn't even have to take his temp to know he had a fever! He refused any medicine and fell asleep immediately (Nick always refuses meds so the Doctor has told me as long as he is able to sleep and is drinking I can let the fever go as long as it doesn't go too high)

He woke up this morning at about 8:30 and asked for the TV - I asked if he wanted a drink or meds and he said no - he says nothing hurts - so I let him lay there - my wild child has not gotten off my bed yet today - he did drink some juice and the fever is about 102 (he won't sit still for me to know for sure)

I am so tired!!

on the upside - DH brought me graeter's chocolate chip ice cream home last night - I stopped myself short of eating the whole pint!!!

I hope Nick's feeling better soon!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Which reminds me - I must go put my right croc in the dryer

Where the heck is the TAG FAIRY???