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Guru G

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Posts: 4579

(06/09/09 19:12:04)

Fountain of Wisdom

Not bad... I've been fighting a bit of depression - negative news items are getting to me more than usual, especially one that I can't even think about, it was so awful - and I had a

slip-up - I saw him at a memorial service we both attended last week, and I sent him a text message afterwards, nothing drastic, just a what did he think of the service sort of thing, but he hasn't responded. Myeh.

Also, I went to my ophthalmologist last week and she said I am at high risk for cataracts and retinal detachment. Then one of the caps on my teeth fell off.

On the bright side, I am still running OK and the hip is not too bad. But I am feeling old, tired and fat.

(aren't you glad you asked!!!)

wredsky

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Posts: 1789

(06/09/09 21:13:56)

The Wordsmith

Aw G. I hear you on the news. It gets me down too but I still have a constant tab open on google news.

Don't worry too much about the slip up. His lack of reply is a nice one to add to your he's-not-worth-my-time argument. Cos he's really not G. He's self-involved and consistently hurtful. You know that. You don't need someone like him in your life. What made you text him? What made you want to? Do you know?

The other stuff sucks big time but I like that you can always do the bright side thing. Keep running, love that you can. The rest will get sorted.

wreds

Mystiladi

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Posts: 5548

(06/10/09 03:53:16)

Motherly Wisdom

I've been fighting a bit of depression

especially one that I can't even think about, it was so awful

me, toooo..i wonder if it's the same....does it involve a plane..?? i have been TERRIFIED to post to jam......

I sent him a text message afterwards,

i wondered the same things as wreds, g. it just seems that...this isn't healthy for you. you're inviting hurt and almost..i dunno...asking him to hurt you more...you know?

Also, I went to my ophthalmologist last week and she said I am at high risk for cataracts and retinal detachment.

me, too. i already have cataracts forming, thanks to my life-long sunworshipping... 3 words, g - sunglasses, sunglasses sunglasses! GOOD ones! i also have floaters and flashes which can mean imminent retinal detachment, or not... no way to know if or when. so, i just dont think about it as it's at least ONE thing in my life i know i can't do anything about, so no point worrying about it.

On the bright side, I am still running OK and the hip is not too bad.

But I am feeling old, tired and fat.

amen, sister.

"The more passions and desires one has, the more ways one has of being happy."

Guru G

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Posts: 4580

(06/10/09 19:57:19)

Fountain of Wisdom

Thanks you guys...

The news item that upset me so much was not the plane crash (Jam, please tell us you weren't on that flight!). It involved a kitten.

Regarding

, I think it was just seeing him that triggered the response. I hadn't seen him in person for quite a while. Not responding was the kindest thing he could do.

On the bright side, I am not going to his office party next week.

Feeling a bit better today, anyway.

to all!

wredsky

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Posts: 1794

(06/10/09 21:22:22)

The Wordsmith

I have a silly idea.. but think about it: where his name is on your cell phone book, edit it to "DONT DO IT!" That way when ever you go through to his number to send a message you'll see that and maybe it'll give you time for a second thought.
And when messages come from him they'll come from "DONT DO IT!" instead of his name, reminding you to either not read them or not reply. Idea?

The idea of cataracts and detached retinas scares me big time

. We got told right at the start of our foundation photography course to invest in quality sunglasses and I'm never outside without them. I'm sorry you both have something like this looming

wreds

Guru G

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Posts: 4582

(06/11/09 20:19:02)

Fountain of Wisdom

Thanks Wred! I actually had the same idea a while back, I "nicknamed" him "F***en Weasel" in my address book and put a note "DO NOT CALL THIS PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES". When I first saw a message from "F***en Weasel" I thought it was funny, but then I panicked - what if it showed up the same way on HIS screen? So I changed it quickly back to his real name.

It wouldn't show up on his screen if I did something like that, right?

wredsky

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Posts: 1795

(06/11/09 20:44:45)

The Wordsmith

No not at all. It'll only show whatever he's saved your name as. Totally do it G!!!

wreds

glitterwall

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Posts: 5303

(06/12/09 07:57:06)

Psychadelic Star

Did my first race this year last Sunday. It was a 10K. I was the third woman (OK it was a small race!) and won a medal, a T shirt and a bunch of flowers! GURU G!!!! U surprise me again and AGAIN......ur my INSPIRATION, thanx 4 sharing GURU G I still miss the kitty, but it's getting easier. G, I can't tell u how many hugs I m extending ur way in memory of MISTY MOO MOOO XOXO Good 4 u G re ur fellings 4 HAT! Thinking of u more than u know!!!!
Cladner

It only takes one small change to break negative patterns

Guru G

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Posts: 4583

(06/12/09 21:12:17)

Fountain of Wisdom

Glitters!! Great to see you... I was thinking of you just the other day when I was wearing the earrings you made for me. I am glad you are still out there and still reading. Give us an update when you can OK?

I still miss my kitty every day, but the grief is lessening and time is doing its thing.

Mystiladi

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Posts: 5552

(06/13/09 01:28:28)

Motherly Wisdom

Jam, please tell us you weren't on that flight!).

thank god she wasn't. i've heard from her and she's ok.

I hadn't seen him in person for quite a while.

i had hoped that'd be what would help you get over him.

edit it to "DONT DO IT!"

great idea, wreds!

I'm sorry you both have something like this looming

i just had to acknowledge this..thanks, sweetie. you have such a kind heart. i'm glad you wear sunglasses! that's the best way to avoid cataracts. unfortunately i never knew that until the damage was done. i guess it's an 'oh, well'. i hope you wear them every time you're in the sun, g!

I "nicknamed" him "F***en Weasel"

that's the spirit!!

I still miss my kitty every day,

i'm soooo sorry, g. but i'm happy to hear it's getting somewhat easier for you.

hey glitters! great to see you!! and yes, please do update soooon!!

"The more passions and desires one has, the more ways one has of being happy."

Cladner

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Posts: 1573

(06/13/09 08:26:33)

Professional Gurlie Gurl

Hey G,

Sorry you've been feeling rough.....................

That would scare me if I had the same eye trouble too. That said, I am realizing that worrying about what may happen takes away from enjoying the present, which makes me sadder than dealing with any medical problem. So, wear sunglasses, take care of your peeps and enjoy the day. My fingers are crossed for you.

Don't beat yourself up over

. F******* weasels aren't worth our time. I like Wreds idea about writing "Don't Do it" in your cell phone. Clever.

FYI, yes, I'm glad I asked how you are doing.

Hope you're having a good weekend!

CLADNER

Guru G

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(06/14/09 08:49:27)

Fountain of Wisdom

Thanks you guys!

The eye thing hasn't been bugging me too much... I guess I have always known I have "bad eyes" and would be high risk for problems when I got older... they are my weak link so to speak. On the bright side, I am good about wearing sunglasses, so hopefully the retinal thing won't happen, and I will deal with the cataracts if and when they happen.

No sign of F. Weasel...

Everything else is OK, the hips are feeling OK and I am off for my Sunday morning run now.

to all!

Guru G

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Posts: 4586

(06/14/09 08:51:07)

Fountain of Wisdom

oh forgot to mention, my neighbour said she saw a baby raccoon in our yard last night!! (we were out at a golf tournament/dinner) I will be looking for it today!

Cladner

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Posts: 1577

(06/14/09 10:58:15)

Professional Gurlie Gurl

hope you enjoyed your Sunday run G! You were wearing your sunglasses (if the sun happened to be out?

) right?????????????

nice to hear you sounding so upbeat!

CLADNER

Guru G

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Posts: 4587

(06/15/09 16:45:28)

Fountain of Wisdom

Thanks C! It was actually kinda cloudy so no need for the sunglasses while running - I did put them on later in the afternoon when the sun came out!

wredsky

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Posts: 1807

(06/19/09 19:47:58)

The Wordsmith

Sup G?
How are the not so cool feelings?
And any sign of the baby rac??

wreds

Guru G

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Posts: 4593

(06/19/09 21:24:09)

Fountain of Wisdom

Myeh. It was FW's office party this week. As you know, I didn't go, but the next day I overheard some people saying it was the best party of the year. Felt a bunch of anger for a couple days over the whole thing. I'm OK now.

Still haven't seen the baby rac. The adults were fighting tonight. Not a good feeling but they are wild animals and that's what they do. Makes me feel kinda helpless though.

Had bad abdominal distension this week. Not sure why. The hip was not too bad, though.

Am off on Sunday for a 4 day business trip (so don't worry if you don't see me!)

wredsky

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Posts: 1810

(06/20/09 08:04:58)

The Wordsmith

So the weasel had a killer party. Freaking good for him. Bleh. I'm glad you're over the anger. It's understandable, but you prolly wouldn't have had such a great time with him lurking everywhere and having to deal with seeing him partying it up.

I hear you on the ab distension. I think I had a bit of that too. It looked like I was at least 5 months pregnant. It took me right back to the incident when strangers came up to me and asked me who the father was....

My mate sent me this great email though - the rules of the universe - which maybe I'll post. Nuber 31 is "never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment."

Anyway, heh, enjoy the busi trip!

wreds

Cladner

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Posts: 1585

(06/20/09 11:32:34)

Professional Gurlie Gurl

Hey G,

I can't add much, but Wreds is right. Do you really have THAT much fun at ANY event where

is present? You acted on your own behalf and sometimes that involves missing a party, but there will be lots of those right?

Hope the raccons behave! Keep being nice to your body, even though it's a bit bloaty...

Enjoy your trip!

CLADNER

Last Edited By: Cladner 06/20/09 11:39:18. Edited 2 times.

Guru G

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Posts: 4594

(06/20/09 12:28:40)

Fountain of Wisdom

Yeah, missing the party was the right decision, because I knew I would not have fun.

I love rule # 31! Please post the rest of them! - oh - I see you did already! -

Last Edited By: Guru G 06/20/09 12:31:06. Edited 1 times.

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