The Last MMP of 2008 - What's your resolution?

[anyrose]

I thought since I'd hosted the first MMP of 2008, it's be kind of cool to host the last one as well - so here I am. Nothing specific in mind.
But since 2009 is mere days away, I thought it would be fitting to broach the topic of New Year's Resolutions.
I used to try to be funny and say "This year, so as not to feel guilty when I break them, I resolve to make no resolutions at all . . . oops - broke it already"
Seriously though, I have taken steps to make some major, positive changes in my life. I will reveal more as I progress, suffice to say they've been a long time coming.

Now, about that restaurant. It's called Green Melody and it's a kosher vegetarian pan-Asian place. And it's good. We shared veggie spare ribs that even had a "fat" layer, and cold sesame noodles - the noodles were spinach noodles. I had "Chicken" A-la- King but it was more akin to chicken with cashews in design and flavor. Instead of fried noodles to munch on before the meal, there was mildly spiced kimchie (or perhaps merely pickled cabbage) either way it was yummy. I fully intend to go back there, and soon.

Back to the thread. So, what are your resolutions? Hmmm?

[whiterabbit]

I'm afraid to have one, because last year's actually happened, and it was both quite liberating and also scary as hell -- getting off of Social Security and being self-supporting. For that matter, it still scares me, though kind of in a good way.

That restaurant sounds really interesting. Yum.

[FairyChatMom]

I gave up on resolutions years ago. It didn't take long to realize that all my good intentions of January would fizzle before February was over. But in the spirit of the OP:

I resolve to continue to be nice, dammit!

[dogbutler]

I have no resolutions

[longhair75]

I resolve to take more naps and drink more wine

[Captain Carrot]

I need to start lifting weights again, for two reasons. One, I have the capability to become very, very strong. Two, I need to learn my own strength. I've hurt people unintentionally by hugging them (though not injured), and when I pick something up, I really have no idea how much it weighs if it requires some effort on my part. If it's in that range, it could be anywhere from twenty to sixty pounds for all I know.

[Mindfield]

I try not to make resolutions because, A) I suck at keeping them, and B) I have next to no willpower, which is why I suck at keeping them. Thus, I will not call these resolutions, but rather, stern suggestions. To that end, I would like to,

A) Lose weight. I want to lose 40lbs. I'm not particularly worried about how fast I lose them, but I would like to lose them just the same. Preferably starting primarily with my diet, because gaining weight is a slippery slope: The more weight you gain, the harder it is to exercise. The harder it is to exercise, the less you want to do it. The less you do it, the more weight you tend to gain (without proper dietary changes), and so the cycle begins again. I figure if I can lose enough through diet alone I will regain enough energy to start exercising, thus climbing back up that slope.

B) Save money. Specifically, at least $20 out of every paycheque, so that next year we can do Christmas up right instead of doing it last minute like we do every damn year.

C) Pay for another year of the Dope. I know I technically don't have to anymore, but I want to. I don't want to be a guest!

C is no problem, been on the agenda for the last month. B I might have trouble with if money gets tight -- and it usually does. My biggest problem with A is that I got into the habit of munching to the degree that it has practically become compulsive. Mostly at work, for some reason -- probably stress-related; I don't do it at home very often. I could just stop buying things to munch on, but then I start losing what little willpower I have when I'm at the supermarket and end up picking something up to snack on, going through the usual self-justifications.

I must try harder in 2009.

[Captain Carrot]

Originally Posted by Mindfield

Preferably starting primarily with my diet, because gaining weight is a slippery slope: The more weight you gain, the harder it is to exercise. The harder it is to exercise, the less you want to do it. The less you do it, the more weight you tend to gain (without proper dietary changes), and so the cycle begins again. I figure if I can lose enough through diet alone I will regain enough energy to start exercising, thus climbing back up that slope.

I think 'vicious cycle' is a somewhat more appropriate term for that, since it is a positive feedback loop; 'slippery slope' is a different thing entirely.

[Lissla Lissar]

To complain less. Actually, I'm still thinking about what my resolutions are going to be, since I don't make New Year's resolutions often, but I really think I should complain less, in general.

It's our six-year wedding anniversary. We've just drunk champagne and watched Prince Caspian, which was pretty different from the book version. Thinking about the story changes, in a kind of fuzzy way, because of the champagne. And Nat is complaining in the bedroom because he's only been nursed once tonight, and No One Really Cares About Toddlers Around Here.

It's very sad for him.

[dogbutler]

Originally Posted by Lissla Lissar

To complain less. Actually, I'm still thinking about what my resolutions are going to be, since I don't make New Year's resolutions often, but I really think I should complain less, in general.

It's our six-year wedding anniversary. We've just drunk champagne and watched Prince Caspian, which was pretty different from the book version. Thinking about the story changes, in a kind of fuzzy way, because of the champagne. And Nat is complaining in the bedroom because he's only been nursed once tonight, and No One Really Cares About Toddlers Around Here.

It's very sad for him.

You are a harsh and cruel mother.

[Dolores Reborn]

I haven't really thought about it, except that I'm not promising to lose weight again this year. I'll work on it in my own way, but not "announce" it.

I would like to continue to be a "nice person." I like to give to the needy, it makes me feel good. I've been volunteering though my company, and I like the comraderie. I like to help people in stores, for example, when they can't find stuff and I overhear. I bought some McDonald's gift cards that I will give to the homeless guys begging on street corners.

I like Li-Li's resolution. I shall complain less.

And I really need to respond more to you guys, instead of just posting about my life and acting like I don't care about yours. I really do! It's not that hard to pay a little bit of attention.

Thanks for being here for me, and for everyone who needs an ear or a shoulder.

You guys are great!

[Mahna Mahna]

Oooh.. full circle. That's cool, rosie.

My resolutions are these:

1. Go to the gym twice a week. I used to do this, but then I lost the habit two years ago and have gained nearly 15 lbs since then. Since I have no plans on cutting back on cheese, butter, chocolate or pastries, the gym is pretty much my only option for avoiding the dreaded 200lb milestone... so there's my motivation. Besides, regular exercise is as necessary for my mental health as it is for my physical health.

2. Learn to knit. I've already started looking up good Knitting 101 courses at local yarn shops, so I hope to have this one checked off well before spring rolls around.

3. Learn to drive. I meant to do it last summer, but I was working such nutty hours that it didn't seem like a good idea to pile on even more stress. That said, it's getting a little embarassing to have to explain to all and sundry that yes, I'm 30 years old and I still don't have a grasp on a skill as fundamental as driving.

4. Be more sociable. The past couple of years have turned me quite antisocial, what with buying a house, bouts of insane overtime at work and 4 hr daily commutes for a year... this year, I shall resolve to spend less time at home, and more time out and about (no matter how little time I might have).

Congrats on 6 years, LiLi. I hope to get there someday too, but that's a resolution for another year (I'm aiming for 4 this year).

[picunurse]

My New Year's resolution is to live through 2009.

I'm going in for an angioplasty at 9:00 AM. I know, it's routine, I've assisted with dozens. The thing is, it isn't routine for me to be the one lying down.

Hubby has been doing everything he can to keep my mind off it, but I'm still scared. Stupid, but unshakable.

When I post on Wednesday, all will be well.

[gardentraveler]

Hi rosie! Thanks for hosting. Cool idea for an OP, too.

I'm logged in to do a moment of work and thought I'd stop by and wave hi. Haven't even thought about resolutions yet because I've spent the last week surviving the niece and nephew whirlwinds and Mom visiting. We've been together for 10 days straight, except that niece stayed at her mom's one night because she was sleeping poorly and had reached peak grumpiness levels.

I think my resolution will run toward being more organized and productive so that I'm less stressed overall. I hope. Seems to me that was my resolution last year.

I like LiLi's resolution as well. Seems like I whine a lot more than I used to, especially at work. So maybe I'll add that one to my list too.

Gotta finish getting work done so that I can crawl into bed. Have to get up at 6:30 or so because Mom needs to be at the airport around 8:00. It won't take me too long to get ready, but Mom is.....not fast.

Hugs to all and a belated Merry Christmas.

ETA: can't believe I forgot to wish picu all the best with her angioplasty.

GT

[SmartAleq]

{{{picachu}}} You're going to be fine--if you didn't have some control issues you wouldn't be in your line of work, right?

Yeah, I need to get my activity level back up and stop letting this stupid knee dictate what I can and can't do. I'm also going to be much more aggressive about getting some work done on the house--this means saving up so I have the cash to tackle stuff AND to budget time and effort as well. I've been putting too many things off and it's time to get going before the place falls down around my ears! I'm also not going to flake off the garden this year--I totally blew it off last year and it sucked not having all those nice fresh veggies so this year there will be gardening... After that, we'll see. It would be nice if Himself were to get to making enough that I only have to work part time so I could work on other stuff instead. Fingers crossed, I think that's a pretty likely outcome.

Happy Anny, LiLi and LiLi Husband! *flings confetti and truffles*

[Mama Tiger]

{{picu}} I hope your angio is as dull and boring as Papa Tigs' was a few years ago. And that, believe me, was dull and boring. No problems with anything. We still haven't figured out why the doc ordered it in the first place.

Resolutions? A few; we shall see how keepable they are.

(1) Plan out next year's Christmas list immediately, consisting of knitting projects for all and sundry (to keep $$ down, and also because I enjoy it), and then actually get the stuff knitted before Christmas.

(2) Buy no more yarn** unless (a) it is for a specific project for which I can find no even moderately substitutable yarn here amidst my far too large stash, or (b) it's for a project that requires a certain specific yarn and no other will do.

(3) Get the (*&#$@& house cleared out and organized! Which I actually may be able to start on this week, unless through some miracle some work actually arrives on my doorstep. I'm afraid I may be out of luck with that, so may be stuck working on this one whether I want to or not.

**Please note: Sock yarn does not count as "stash." It's the permanent exception to the "no more yarn" rule.

[Hazle Weatherfield]

I resolve to lose those last eight pounds!

I resolve to finally lay it on the line to my husband. If things don't change, I will leave.

[Taters]

Hmm, I don't do resolutions, mainly because I start out with good intentions, but they seem to fall by the wayside.

However, I like Li-Li's resolution about not complaining so much. Although I don't complain much at home, rarely really, I have become a bit of a Negative Nelly at work and I don't like it one little bit. I'm going to try and be better about that.

To be honest, I really open up to only one person at work, because we're both in the same boat, and she uses me as a sounding board as well. I don't think it's good for either of us, so I'm going to ease back the throttle on it and just learn to try and accept what comes my way with regards to the myriad changes they're imposing upon me.

picu, I hope the procedure is truly non-eventful.

[kaiwik]

Good OP idea rosie!

picu you are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{hugs}}}

Originally Posted by Hazle Weatherfield

I resolve to finally lay it on the line to my husband. If things don't change, I will leave.

I laid it on the line, he said, again, that things would change. They haven't. I guess I am leaving him. I am a very sad and unhappy little grey duck.

[jabiru]

I plan to recycle last year's resolutions. Heck, they were barely even touched. Good for another year at least.

1. eat more heathily
2. more more - not the gym, just more every day moving around
3. get organised.

[3acresandatruck]

Originally Posted by picunurse

My New Year's resolution is to live through 2009.

I'm going in for an angioplasty at 9:00 AM. I know, it's routine, I've assisted with dozens. The thing is, it isn't routine for me to be the one lying down.

Hubby has been doing everything he can to keep my mind off it, but I'm still scared. Stupid, but unshakable.

When I post on Wednesday, all will be well.

Good luck, picunurse. It's never routine to have something like this done to you. For the one who's lying down, the procedure is a little wierd and uncomfortable, but any pain is normally quite brief. I concentrate on breathing slowly when they roll me into the cath lab, and that helps me stay calm. I also like to watch what's happening on the TV as a distraction; you can generally see it throughout the procedure. (My cardiologist sometimes points out the interesting parts: "See that?!? That's why you're here.") They don't leave the guide tube in you for a day like they used to and that's a huge improvement. And they don't have you lying on a cold, bare steel table for the procedure these days, either...it was really hard to stay still when you were shivering the whole time. Anyway, I hope it's uneventful and a roaring success.

I'll join you in your first resolution: to live through 2009. More of a goal, really.

[Jaglavak]

This year I resolve to face all my fears
Coz they can run way faster than me

[Hazle Weatherfield]

Originally Posted by kaiwik

Good OP idea rosie!

picu you are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{hugs}}}



I laid it on the line, he said, again, that things would change. They haven't. I guess I am leaving him. I am a very sad and unhappy little grey duck.

Me, too! I actually spent the last three hours composing a letter/cheat sheet of everything I've been feeling for the longest time. I almost wish he was a terrible, terrible person, rather than just not meeting my needs. It's heartbreaking! PM me if you feel like commiserating!

[SurrenderDorothy]

Good luck, PICU

For me, this year I turn 18. So my resolution is to become more proactive as far as the charity/whatever-type work I want to do. Like there are a few volunteer opportunities in different parts of Africa that I want to do that I can't yet. I do what I can (writing letters and such, mostly, and things like trying to avoid food with palm oil. I don't know how much actual good that does, but it can't hurt), but the big stuff is mostly theoretical so far and that doesn't do much good. So I want to be focused and driven and do as much good as I can.

I also want to put more effort into getting people to help me. I've tried and haven't had much luck so far (nobody has any time or money, apparently) but I think if I came up with specific ideas and asked people to do specific things, I might have more luck than just saying "hey, do you want to help me put together a fund raiser for AIDS clinics in Africa?"

Oh also- I want to really work on learning French because they speak a lot of French in Africa.

edit: kaiwik and Hazle- I'm sorry

[FairyChatMom]

{{picu}} - hope you have an uneventful angioplasty with a little twist to make a funny story. Like a doctor wearing a clown nose or something...

{{kai}} - be strong and spend your efforts being excited about the new grand baby. On Christmas, my uncle asked if I was a grandmother yet - good grief, the kids just married in May!! But I hope I'm not too far behind you in the grandbaby race.

Is too a race. According to Rue in his LJ, everything is a contest!

And all of you people resolving not to complain - I sure hope you don't explode. That would be messy. Maybe you could just try selective complaining, because some things are worthy of a bitch-fest!

And Happy Last Monday of 2008 to you all. I was having a bizarro dream all last night about being trapped in an episode of The Sopranos. It started out with Sil, wearing a brown suit and (as usual) perfectly coiffed hair, and weaved around to include Tony bitching to some guy about how much he was paying in rent, and little notes about suspects, which incorporated Jethro and Jenny from NCIS into the story, plus I was trying to keep this psycho guy calm so he wouldn't kill me. There was also something about a huge motor yacht in the dream, and someone trying to drown someone else in a swimming pool. Not a very restful night.

So I rolled out of bed about 6:45, brushed my teeth, and took the doggies out. In an hour or so, I'm going to dress properly and go out to do my errands, before coming home to resume the assault of the studio from hell. It's chilly out, but it doesn't look like we got rain yesterday. I should haul out the leaf sucker and clean the last of the tree debris from around the house. I really should. Dunno if I will, tho.

First, I need caffeine...

[VunderBob]

I resolve to do get off my ass and start building my model railroad. I do way too much in the way of household stuff, and it's about time I did something fun for just myself.

I also resolve to spread The Message Of The Morning Blurf to benefit all mankind.

[tarragon918]

Hugs to Picu, prayers and good thoughts for the procedure. You'll come thru with flying colors. Hugs too for kaiwik; I'm so sorry, hon. You're in my thoughts too.

I am going to resolve to get more exercise - that is, to get to the indoor pool and do that water walking thing. As it is, I am barely able to move; I really need to get the exercise but in a way that won't stress my knees out too much. My original goal may not sound like much - once a week, but it's better to start slowly than not start at all.

Hugs to everyone else who needs them.

[mmouse9799]

Monday morning again. My boss is out today; she's only working Tuesday and Wednesday this week. That must be nice.

Hawkeyeop's sister is coming to visit sometime this week. I hope he figures out when her flight gets in for sure so that I can reserve a zipcar to pick her up at the airport. She's flying into Manchester, NH rather than Boston because SouthWest has a better policy on changing tickets than most other airlines.

I generally don't do New Year's Resolutions. When I did, they ended up in the trash before Feb. anyway. I'm just that terrible, I guess. Good luck to all of you who are making them, though.

Knitters, I've been thinking about getting a set of circular needles. (like this or this) Does anyone use these or a similar set? Any suggestions or opinions?

Good Luck, picu!

(((Kai)))

(((Hazel)))

Bobbio, the trains sound neat. Pics please.

[Tupug Anachi]

My New Year's resolution this year is that I am going to get healthy. Not that I am not healthy, but I think I could be more proactive about it. We shall see.

{{{picu}}}. Please come back as soon as you can and let us know how it went.

Hugs to all hazl, kai and rigs as well. Marital problems during the holidays is Teh Sux.

Mr. Anachi has the crud and the last couple of nights sleep have been Teh Sux as well. All that upper respiratory gunk only amplifies his normal snoring and keeps us both waking up. I finally gave up at 4:00 am and was quite cranky about it when he got up. Poor thang. I did tell him that he needed to go have a sleep study done because it does contribute to heart disease.

The Princess and I went to see Twilight on Friday and I was surprised at how much I liked it. Eh, maybe I'm eternally 17 at heart.

Tupug

[Mahna Mahna]

{{Hazle}} {{kai}} I'm sorry for your troubles. I hope that, no matter how things turn out for each of you, that you find yourself in a happier place when it's time to evaluate resolutions for 2010.

picu, I hope the procedure goes/went well. May it be blessedly uneventful and completely successful.

I have a whole day to myself to putter. Yay! I'm munching on a goose and cranberry sauce sandwich, sipping tea, and trying to decide what task to tackle first... should I do laundry and tidy the bedroom, or should I tackle the mess in the kitchen?

[Mama Tiger]

{{Hazle}} and {{kai}} I've been where you are; it's no fun. But you can get through it, and things can indeed get better.

mousie, don't get the Boye set; get either the Denise interchangeable set or the KnitPicks Options set, which comes in either the nickel-plated or the Harmony wood. I love, love, love my Denise needles, but I use the Options set far more, to be truthful -- I got the nickel-plated before they came out with the Harmony wood set, but have been adding the Harmony points because I love the feel of the wood and the sharpness of the points; the points on the KnitPicks needles are much, much sharper, which makes for cleaner knitting. But the Denise set is a lovely synthetic that is very comfortable on your hands, and the cables are very soft and flexible (actually, they are in the KP set, too). Either set, you can get replacement points/cables/extras, which can be very useful. I've got quite a collection of both, and use them in all sorts of lengths/sizes on a regular basis. So it really depends on if you want the sharper KP points.

Oh, and in case you want to spend a LOT of money on an interchangeable set, Addi is coming out with a set shortly. Except that'll cost like twice as much, which means it won't be under my Christmas tree (if I had one, that is) any time soon!

Is that more than you wanted to know?

Anyway, back to SIL's hat. And caffeine. I made some good progress yesterday evening, so I need to try to get it completely finished today. And then I have several things that need blocking. And a house that needs cleaning. And a pile of laundry. But the caffeine comes first!

[HazelNutCoffee]

Good thoughts for picu!

Hugs for kai and Hazle.

I stopped making resolutions yeeeeeeeeears ago. Right now I just want to get through this month alive. 21 essays to grade before Friday, and five teachers to watch on CCTV and write up reports for. Eek.

And I work the morning of New Years Day! So much for getting drunk on the 31st.

[IvoryTowerDenizen]

Originally Posted by picunurse

My New Year's resolution is to live through 2009.

I'm going in for an angioplasty at 9:00 AM. I know, it's routine, I've assisted with dozens. The thing is, it isn't routine for me to be the one lying down.

Hubby has been doing everything he can to keep my mind off it, but I'm still scared. Stupid, but unshakable.

When I post on Wednesday, all will be well.

{picnurse} good thoughts to you and I know we'll hear how smoothly it all went.

{Kai and Hazle}... it's tough...

My resolutions:

1. Get my financial house in order. We spend way too much on stupid stuff so we can't get the important stuff.

2. Be more social. Get together with friends, outside of work, at least once a month.

3. Diet, exercise, blah. blah. But this year I have a plan... so it might just work!

[Karyn]

This isn't exactly a New Years resolution but I'm going to learn how to be retired. I want to lose those last vestiges of being hyper-organized and overly productive and get it though my head that I have all the time in the world to do whatever I want so there isn't any reason to rush or plan out my weeks with chores to stay busy. I need to stop feeling like there are deadlines for everything. There isn't anything wrong with sitting on my butt and reading all day, watching TV isn't (necessarily) a horrible waste of time, I don't have to finish whatever sweater I'm making anytime soon and if I don't feel like touching it for a few days, I don't have to. I'm not the least bit bored but I still have that work drive to get things done and I don't need it anymore.

[Dolores Reborn]

{{{picu}}} {{{kai}}} {{{Hazle}}}

[whine]
What did I say about complaining less? Hmm. But I'm really disappointed. I took my new car in to have the leather seats installed. They gave me a rental. It's a tiny little nothing car with crank windows, manual mirror adjustment and no keyless entry thing. No armrest, no drink holder. No plug to plug my new MP3 player in. I only have to drive it for 3-4 days, but jeez! I just bought a new car from them! You would think they would give me a nicer car.

I'm thinking of calling up the salesman to see what he can do. (He wasn't in yet when I got the car.) I hope I'm not just being an entitled ass, but damn.

[/whine]

Our new monitor is in. This one has had issues, and was still under warranty, so we got a new one. It's an upgrade, too! I have to go to the UPS store and change it out.

No other errands to run today. I'm going to take the tree down since it's so dry it's a fire hazard. And I'm making chicken pot pie for dinner! That will be a first.

Later, gators.

[FairyChatMom]

Morning errands are done. I turned in the unused transponder, deposited a couple of checks, and got some groceries. Among other things, I got a big pack of stew meat - half for today, and half for the freezer for another day. I also got TP on sale (hi, swampster!), milk and cereal and makin's for punkin pie. Yay!

I need to empty, then fill the dishwasher, then I'll bake the pies. My sweetie will be happy and surprised. After that, I guess I'll have to hit the basement again. At least now I have space to store some stuff.

Well, this isn't getting my dishwasher emptied.

Oh, and Rebo - it's not the new year yet, so you can whine as much as you want! You have till Thursday! You're welcome.

[Dung Beetle]

1. Be more productive at work. I say this every year; it already has the flavor of doom.

2. Read ten minutes a day. I really want to do this and I think it would help stave off my occasional depressions as well, but I haven’t yet figured out how I can make it happen. I’m thinking crazy stuff like pulling into a gas station each day on my way to work*, or locking myself in the bathroom at home with fake bouts of diarrhea. (*If I go all the way to work, I’ll have to find a hiding place.)

[whiterabbit]

{{{{{Mumpers}}}}}

It is snowing like crazy! I nearly got stuck trying to turn onto the highway to get to work. A kind soul stopped and let me try three times until I made it onto the road. So I am here. It's not even cold, it's just below freezing, and snowing. If I hadn't had to drive it would be a perfect day, weatherwise.

[VunderBob]

47 hours and counting until VunderKind arrives at the Norfolk Airport...

[Mama Tiger]

Just what you need, snowbunny, more snow! Because we all know you don't have enough!



Seriously, next time you want to beg the whole country to send you snow? You might think twice first.

Laundry is going, knitting is progressing, and life is fairly quiet. While I prefer earning $$, it is nice occasionally to have a totally valid excuse to just sit here and knit and goof off online.

[Stauderhorse]

1. To lose ~20 pounds and keep it off for once. My whole life I've gone through cycles of losing weight (eating semi-healthy and working out regularly) and gaining it back (getting really lazy and eating a bunch of junk food). I'd like very much to break this cycle and have a healthy diet (and do at least a little exercise) if possible.

2. Learn to drive and get a license.

3. Meet more people and go outside my comfort zone.

[eleanorigby]

Originally Posted by Hazle Weatherfield

Me, too! I actually spent the last three hours composing a letter/cheat sheet of everything I've been feeling for the longest time. I almost wish he was a terrible, terrible person, rather than just not meeting my needs. It's heartbreaking! PM me if you feel like commiserating!

I see I have a sock... Just kidding, mods! Don't ban me.


I'm sorry for your troubles, and kai's, too. I will say this: we have agreed to file and as soon as that happened (within a day or so), all my anger, and resentment and pissiness was gone. Ok, maybe not all of it--I'm no saint. But it truly felt like a huge burden was gone. I hadn't realized I had been carrying it around or how much it weighed me down. I hope the same for you both.

That said, the divorce is on hold while his dad is in hospice. IF he was an abusive bastard or an alcoholic or similar, I would not wait (well, I'd like to think I'd have kicked him to the curb a long time ago), but we are civil, even friendly at times--I see no reason to create drama at a funeral etc. And we all know his mama will make it a Drama. So, we're waiting a bit--mutually agreed on and I'm supporting him (as best I can) during this sad time with his dad. I think I may love TH afterall, I just can't live with him.


Resolutions: I don't really make them. No sooner is a rule set then I want to break it (real mature of me, no?), but I do resolve to keep the weight off that I have lost (about 5 pounds) and to find a way to exercise that doesn't hurt my foot (which is killing me today). Also, to remember to look for the good in things. My glass of water tends to not only be half empty, but someone spit in it as well--I need to work on that. The world is not a bad place and people are not horrors (usually).

How introspective I am this morning. Must go do something shallow.

[Quasimodal]

1. Fitness Fitness Fitness...I just registered for a full marathon. I hope to eat way better too.

2. Be a bit more frugal. Those semi monthly wine runs have been hurting my wallet.

3. Get back into practice (guitar). I slacked off for a bit, time to get back in it.

4. Get out of my shithole town.

5. Somehow continue to work my crazy schedule and 3 jobs, yet find time to invest in a relationship...hell find someone to have a relationship with.

6. Save and maybe buy my dream acoustic guitar...then finally I think the dream music acquisitions will be complete.

[FairyChatMom]

There are now 2 punkin pies in the oven. I've got to sit here till they're done - if I went to work in my studio, I wouldn't hear the timer buzz and the pies would burn, and we can't have that!

FCD is having a lot of fun setting up his workshop in the garage. He'll have even more fun when we finally build the new garage in front of the current one and he gets the whole space to himself. That's this spring's project. Our garage is an oversized 2-car dealie - probably 25' wide and 26' deep, with well over 8' ceiling. He'll have less square footage than in the basement, but more useful space overall. There are no support posts in the way and the basement ceiling was around 7'. The only downside I see is that he'll have to walk thru the house to use the bathroom - I foresee lots of carpet cleaning at times.

Now, how shall I pass the next 40 minutes or so???

[VunderBob]

<snerk> A recipe experiment that failed. <snerk>

Last week, warming up to Christmas Day, VWife was really jonesing a sugar cream pie. Problem was, she had no heavy cream, and no desire to scrounge the change cup I keep in Manland, nor the desire to get off her butt to go to the store to get any.

Looking through the fridge, she spotted the quart of eggnog she bought, and thought it would be a noble experiment. It wasn't. The eggnog was loaded with sugar from the get-go, plus had a good amount of nutmeg. The resulting pie was nearly inedible, and caused me to spike my blood sugar just from being within 5 feet.

Oh well.

[SmartAleq]

Bobbio, I did not know you had a kid--how old and where has he/she been? Nosy old women want to know!

kai, Hazle, I'm sorry for your troubles and I say that as one who's been through the marital wars a time or three. Yes, three. Himself and I have separated several times over various issues and each time it's been beneficial for us to spend that time apart because we did a lot of learning and growing and had to confront the fact that we really do love each other and that we really don't want to be without each other so we'd better learn how to get along better. We've been living together for about 3.5 years now without interruption (well, there was that one week when he was being a total butt and I tossed him out--a week staying with our crazy disabled 'Nam vet friend set his head straight and he figured out I'm nowhere near as annoying as THAT!) and we're getting a lot better at conflict resolution. I personally think we could benefit from couple's counseling and now that we have health bennies I think I'm going to push for it--maybe that's another resolution all on its own! Any rate, I'm saying that sometimes men are dumb and need a 2x4 to the back of the head to get them focussed. If they won't listen to you while you're there, quite often they start listening after you're gone and they find out how much that sucks. Good luck however it ends up, though...

It's raining and sleazy out and I really want to go exchange my van (which needs some work done) with my other car (which ought to be ready to go) but we have so many deliveries coming in today I think I'd better stay home to keep the dogs from driving Himself insane when they knock on the door. It gets a little hard to do tech support with dogs freaking out in the background... The illusion of "call center" doesn't survive such events...

I also need to get more vacuum cleaner bags because my floor is feelthy... yuck.

[VunderBob]

Originally Posted by SmartAleq

Bobbio, I did not know you had a kid--how old and where has he/she been? Nosy old women want to know!

He's 20, hits 21 in March, and lives with my in-laws in Indianapolis so he can go to IUPUI, one of my alma maters.

Also, after seeing the picture of Puggy's Princess, I think a little MMP matchmaking is in order...

[gardentraveler]

We now have a tag for failed recipes on the Mumpers' Recipe Blog, by the way, Bobbio.

Hugs to kai, Hazle, and rigs and anyone else with relationship troubles.

Is that really your daughter, Puggy? I suspect the boy Mumpers will say that she's hot. And, on preview, I see that Bobbio has already taken notice.

I am free!!!!! Have my house to myself and have little brother's back-up computer so that I can restore my iBook files (mostly my pictures).

Gonna figure out what I need to do about the PC laptop to get it fixed up and gonna do laundry. Also need to vacuum.

Back later. Hugs to all....

GT

[SmartAleq]

Pug's Princess is indeed a hotty, I mean whew! Wouldn't that be amazing, to have a second generation Doper relationship? Teh Intarwebz iz kewl...

So, Bobbio, post a pic of Bob Jr so we may judge his hawtness as well...

[Tupug Anachi]

Yes, that is indeed my baby girl. She is 27, single, a college graduate, home-owner and works for FDLE as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst. Maybe I should start my own online "Bachelorette."