The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 9

[Brendita]

Jo - Where you able to sign up for the GG? I just wanted to see if anyone had trouble...
Christi - How about you?

I'm on-call till Wednesday.
So I'll call them after.
Never fails if I start something I'll get called in the middle of it.
I'm going for sure.
Just haven't done it yet.

 

[Brendita]

Wasn't that a nice surprise! It's nice to know he is still out there!!!! Paul.

Paul wanted me to post a picture.
He hasn't been around.
So I haven't post it.
Paul come out come out where ever you are.

 

[Tammi67]

Well I'm shutting my laptop off and I'm on my way! Becky called in tears. She says "When are you going to be here? I don't think I can handle this!". Poor thing! Take care and talk to you all on Tuesday.

I know I'm too late, but have a nice time!

 

[yellowfish78]

It was a beautiful day this morning! Bob and I plan on going to visit my Mom in Geneva on the Lake this afternoon, so we went to a really early showing of Cars. Came out of the theatre after the movie into RAIN! I guess we might not go to Geneva today....maybe tomorrow.
Cars was AWESOME! I'm off to search for some "tractor" clip art!

 

[Steffy]

We got Ramone!!!

Still looking for Mater for the 3figs.....

 

[rosiejo]

Steffy did you say you got your M&M skins from the disneystore.com? I just looked and couldn't see them...

 

[Glynis]

I'm going to have to keep a beady eye out for matching tees and tie dye crocs...

Thanks for the compliment! It's actually something I have on my development plan at work so I should be doing something about it. If I tell people I know that I'm shy they just laugh because I'm obviously not around them... I just squirm when I have to talk to strangers!

FEEL FREE TO IGNORE THE REST OF THIS POST EVERYONE - IT'S MY THERAPY

Actually - I think it goes deeper than that... I've been thinking about it since yesterday and since I trust you guys I'm going to share this - like therapy!

It's a trust issue... my dad was in the army so we travelled a lot when I was a kid and I found it hard to make friends, I was bullied a couple of times, but worse than that had a few so called friends turn against me. When I got to uni I met a girl who became my first proper friend, kind of like a soul mate I suppose, over the years she managed to get me to share everything with her. At the time I knew in my heart there was somthing wrong with her, she would hide in her room for days at a time, lie to me about things etc and then when I would beg her to come out of her room she would be back to her normal self. She didn't just lie to me, to her family too, she failed a year and had to go back but she didn't tell her parents. I should have done something but I wasn't brave enough to rock the boat. Then in my final year she went MIA again. I assumed she was in her room as the TV was on so just left it for a couple of days. Then I got a letter through the post, she was in hospital, at her parents, having just attempted suicide.

I know it was a cry for help - because she did it in her parent's house. I had nightmares for days after because what if she'd done it in her room in our halls, and no one had looked for her?? It turns out she had depression and they started treating her. I went up to visit her a few months later, but once again wasn't brave enough to ask her all the questions I had... still have... about why she did it... and why if we were such good friends she didn't ask for my help. I've not seen or spoken to her since... (6 years) I just can't do it, it was a very stressful time for me those months after, and I nearly messed up my degree, I'm not sure I can go through stress like that again.
Sometimes I want to ring her up -to tell her how well I'm doing and that I'm married, but part of me knows that I won't find out about the real things that are happening in her life...

So there you go... if the new couple next door had been in their forties or older I would have stopped to chat and been the pleasant neighbour... but they are our age, and that freaks me out because I'd love to have some "friends" living next door, but I'm still too scared to make proper friends and am keeping everyone at arm's length.

Ok now I'm crying. I don't expect anyone to respond to this, but I've bottled it up for so long it feels good to have it down on "paper" and I'd like to post it for that same reason...

Clare - I think you have some legitimate reasons for hesitating to put yourself out there. However, just think how outgoing you are with us. Now, I refuse to believe that if we were all to meet up, that within just a few moments you would still be shy. I think your true personality is really coming through here, and eventually, you will be comfortable enough to let other people see this side of you. Obviously you let your DH see this side of you. Just don't beat yourself up about the way you feel. Those are valid feelings, and you have the right to feel the way you do. I would say, take baby steps outside your comfort zone, but always keep the way to your comfort zone open so you can scurry back where you feel safe. You are an amazing person, and other people will see that!

 

[Glynis]

ooo that's a GREAT idea... I was thinking a bottle of wine, but then DH and I don't drink so that would be really awkward straight away if they offered to crack it open for us all to drink... now my infamous dairy free brownies... that's a much better plan!

Thanks Glynis

Anytime! What could promote friendship faster than chocolate and a smile?

 

[Glynis]

WOW! You did a great job. I don't drochet, have tried it, but it's not my cup of tea.

I enjoy the crocheting. I only know a couple of stitches for edging so I've dubbed one "the railroad" for boys, and the other "the sea shell" for girls. I don't think I'll ever be good enough to do an entire afghan, but we'll see.

The hardest part is finding the right material for the right person. Once you do, though, things fall into place.

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, I am here for you, anytime you need a recap... just let me know.

You are my "go-to girl!"

 

[Glynis]

You get to be the DDA Martha Stewart for the week. WOW you do so many things, when do you have the time?

Wow, cool!

Time? What is that? To tell the truth, on the days that I can, nothing else gets done. I have to make sure that I have the counters cleaned off, laundry done, and the kids have to make arrangements to play with friends. I'm pretty single minded when it comes to canning. I have even been known to can in the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep, so I won't be bothered. I actually enjoy the canning. It's really satisfying!

 

[Glynis]

Can I send you money for a jar? Can I trade you something I make for a jar? Can I beg for a jar?

If it turns out, you got it, pal!!!

 

[Tammi67]

What are some of the grocery delivery companies that you all have used?

 

[KristineN]

we used wegoshop.com...can't say enough good things about them...

What are some of the grocery delivery companies that you all have used?

 

[Glynis]

Ok. You all asked for pictures, well, here they are. These first three are of the baby shower that I threw for my friend. I made pound cake finger sandwiches, then went to Costco for eclairs and cream puffs, I also did chocolate dipped strawberries, and strawberries dipped in a cream cheese mixture and rolled in pink sugar. I think it all turned out cute!

The cake was white chocolate with raspberry filling! Yummy!

More to follow!

 

[Tammi67]

OMG Glynis!!!!! You are amazing!! That cake is absolutely beautiful! How could anyone eat it? I'm sure it tasted as wonderful as it looks.

 

[Tammi67]

we used wegoshop.com...can't say enough good things about them...

Do they wait until after you are checked in to make the delivery or can it be waiting in the room?

 

[Glynis]

On to Cedar City. Here are the twins running through the sprinkler at Grandma's house.

These next pictures are of the greenshow. A performance of renaissance singing and dancing prior to the play. It's free and the community comes out en masse to enjoy it!

The sweet shoppe sells yummy treats like tarts, Scottish pies, meat pasties, candies, pickles, and this year steamed pudding.

More to come!

 

[Glynis]

OMG Glynis!!!!! You are amazing!! That cake is absolutely beautiful! How could anyone eat it? I'm sure it tasted as wonderful as it looks.

Thanks. Actually, my sister and I together made the cake. She took Wilton's classes, and now does cakes for a side business. I rolled out the fondant, she piped on the words and did the flowers. I couldn't have done it without her! You should see some of her wedding cakes! It did taste wonderful! It was a shame to cut it, though!

 

[Steffy]

Steffy did you say you got your M&M skins from the disneystore.com? I just looked and couldn't see them...

Sorry Clare,

The BABW skins came from the Florida Mall. I had a personal shopper go pick them up for me......