looking forward to Supportive Employment soon
having an excellent time with my girlfriend Robin
enjoying my new friends
I'm going out more often :)


Howard

YAY Howie!!


Erin :)

YAY Howie!!


Erin :)



Thanks Quirk. ;)



Howard

no prob! how long have you and your gf been dating? Is it serious?

Erin :)

no prob! how long have you and your gf been dating? Is it serious?

Erin :)



about 6 months now and at first we started out as friends then worked our way up.It's serious but no that serious.She's a pain in my butt and a nudge but I love her so :)  & I wish she would stop nagging me about getting a paying job for christ sakes already. ::)
enough is enough



Howard

what does she do? does she work a paying job? do you guys live together or seperate?


Erin :)

what does she do? does she work a paying job? do you guys live together or seperate?


Erin :)



she goes to Molloy College on Saturday for classes and works during the week.No,we live with our parents.Thanks for asking. ;)


Howard

that's cool...it seems like you are really close with your family?? am i right? I am very close with my family...I see them all the time..and my younger sis stays at my house on the weekends.

Erin :)

that's cool...it seems like you are really close with your family?? am i right? I am very close with my family...I see them all the time..and my younger sis stays at my house on the weekends.

Erin :)



I love my Mother and I'm not too crazy about my Father so we are somewhat close.



Howard

that's cool!



Erin :)

what's going on in your life Quirk? :)



Howard

well...my husband and I are trying to buy a house...we met with a broker to talk about loans...etc...last friday..he was supposed to get back to us on Monday and it is Thursday and no word from him....I called him and they said he was out of the office all week...so I left a message on his cell phone..>GRRRRR...I hate irresponsible people....

other than that....getting ready for Easter....trying to lose some weight at Curves, and now I am thinking about taking up jogging again. I also started my Ebay business back up...so I will be listing lots of things again soon.

Thats about it for now!

Erin :)

well...my husband and I are trying to buy a house...we met with a broker to talk about loans...etc...last friday..he was supposed to get back to us on Monday and it is Thursday and no word from him....I called him and they said he was out of the office all week...so I left a message on his cell phone..>GRRRRR...I hate irresponsible people....

other than that....getting ready for Easter....trying to lose some weight at Curves, and now I am thinking about taking up jogging again. I also started my Ebay business back up...so I will be listing lots of things again soon.

Thats about it for now!

Erin :)



Good Luck.  :) BTW what's Curves?



Howard

trying to get a girlfriend

trying to get a girlfriend



good luck in finding one ;)


Howard

I went and got a haircut today. I always love that feeling.

Anyway, my barber was telling me how barbers are a dying profession in this country. They are being replaced by "cosmotoligists".

He told me all about the profession..and I am impressed. He only works 3 days a week, cuts about 30 heads a day, and he makes 900-1,000 a week. You really get to know your customers, you get to talk all day, its pretty low stress. You can have the t.v. or music on all day(which you wouldn't be able to do in most jobs or professions)..and the spare time would allow me to work on eventually becoming a novelist. Barber college lasts 18 months and costs about 6,000..

I think I might want to be a barber.

finally rid myself of an aggravating friend last night so now my Saturdays are free.



Howard

I went and got a haircut today. I always love that feeling.

I certainly know what you mean. I just had mine cut and it feels easier to manage now.  :)

Anyway, my barber was telling me how barbers are a dying profession in this country. They are being replaced by "cosmotoligists".

What does a 'cosmotologist' do? I go to a barber that's just down the road from me. He even uses a razor to remove hair from the back of my neck.  :o

He told me all about the profession..and I am impressed. He only works 3 days a week, cuts about 30 heads a day, and he makes 900-1,000 a week. You really get to know your customers, you get to talk all day, its pretty low stress. You can have the t.v. or music on all day(which you wouldn't be able to do in most jobs or professions)..and the spare time would allow me to work on eventually becoming a novelist. Barber college lasts 18 months and costs about 6,000..

I think I might want to be a barber.

You and me both, Dude.

"Something for the weekend, sir."  ;D

What does a 'cosmotologist' do? I go to a barber that's just down the road from me. He even uses a razor to remove hair from the back of my neck.  :o


and from your feet, and knuckles...

and from your feet, and knuckles...


Ho ho. As long as you aren't going to go further with the parts hair sprouts from.  ;D

Not much...didn't feel like doing much yesterday, today I feel a bit better :)

Not much...didn't feel like doing much yesterday, today I feel a bit better :)


I'm glad you feel better, Mark. Sometimes you've got to have a 'day of rest' to recharge the batteries.  :)

Good Luck.  :) BTW what's Curves?



Howard


hey howard!

Curves is a workout place that is just for women. They have machines that are all hydraulic and you work out on them for a period of time. It's a fun place to get some exercise in plus meet other nice women!

Erin :)

hey howard!

Curves is a workout place that is just for women. They have machines that are all hydraulic and you work out on them for a period of time. It's a fun place to get some exercise in plus meet other nice women!

Erin :)



dumped an old friend(Matthew)
have a girlfriend
making new friends
enjoying life :)


Howard

Good for you Howie!!


Erin :)

I have an awesome job working at home and the baby is doing great. He's six weeks old now and very long and skinny...except for his face. He's got chipmunk cheeks. ;D

what kind of work do you do at home?? I was just curious because I stay at home with my little boy and I do Ebay on the side.


Erin :)

Good for you Howie!!


Erin :)


Thank You.I think I had accomplished everything that I wanted to so far within the past 6 months. :)



Howard

hey howard!

Curves is a workout place that is just for women. They have machines that are all hydraulic and you work out on them for a period of time. It's a fun place to get some exercise in plus meet other nice women!

Erin :)

My mom exercises at Curves; she says she's met some nice women there. :) I have been inside there once, even though I'm a guy. I just observed what my mom and the other ladies do.

dumped an old friend so now my social circle is open again


Howard

what kind of work do you do at home?? I was just curious because I stay at home with my little boy and I do Ebay on the side.


Erin :)


I do research for a local non-profit organization. It's awesome. I get to sit at home on the internet all day. ;D

still going out with Robin Sundays
hanging out with newer friends
going into Supportive Employment within the next week or 2


Howard

still maintaining a good relationship with Robin(pain in my A-S-S) ;D
going out more often to places wheere I've never been before.
taking one step at a time :)

We are settling in our new home...getting ready to start some summer projects around the house. We are planning on putting a whole new front porch on the house (new roof, railing, steps, floor, spindles, etc). We aren't going away on vacation this summer, but rather doing things around here...and saving up for a trip to Florida for next summer.



Erin :)

We are getting work down in our house. The side extension has already been started and the conservatory is well under way too. The pipework and the double doors are being put in this week, which is cool but it's also bad because i'll be offline for a while  :\'( (See the feel any way, news of any form thread)

We're starting to add on to our house.  :)

I'm going to start filling out the Supportive Employment papers
still going out with Robin (9 months)
feeling optimistic about getting a part time job :)

We're starting to add on to our house.  :)

You mean expand it?? ;) Sounds interesting...

doing fantastic with Robin(10 Months)
filling out job applications for possible jobs.

I don't know. All I know is I have a special person with me on my journey through it.  :)

doing fantastic with Robin(10 Months)
filling out job applications for possible jobs.

you might end up with more then one job  ;D

you might end up with more then one job  ;D



That's possible but she told she won't put her mouth on it at all.Robin must be a germaphobic. ::)

That's possible but she told she won't put her mouth on it at all.Robin must be a germaphobic. ::)


Er . . . Oh I get you now . . .  :-[ ;D

She probably just doesn't feel comfortable with that kind of job right now. She may when she has been with you a while. Until then, don't force it (wrong choice of words I know . . .  ::) ;D).

Er . . . Oh I get you now . . .  :-[ ;D

She probably just doesn't feel comfortable with that kind of job right now. She may when she has been with you a while. Until then, don't force it (wrong choice of words I know . . .  ::) ;D).


Yes.I'll wait till over a year and then I'll test her. ;D

I've reunited with my Boyfriend ;D

My friend took his life over the weekend :( :\'( Strangely enough I can't cry anymore about it. My sadness is slowly being replaced by Anger. is that normal?

oh god i still can't believe it..I feel sick

Yes.I'll wait till over a year and then I'll test her. ;D


You may not have to wait that long if you are good to her in bed.  ;)

You may not have to wait that long if you are good to her in bed.  ;)


I'm pretty good to her on her couch. ;)

I've reunited with my Boyfriend ;D

My friend took his life over the weekend :( :\'( Strangely enough I can't cry anymore about it. My sadness is slowly being replaced by Anger. is that normal?

oh god i still can't believe it..I feel sick


I'm not understanding, Shaq. I may have missed something . . .   :(

I'm pretty good to her on her couch. ;)


There ya go. Give it time and, you never know . . .  ;)

There ya go. Give it time and, you never know . . .  ;)



I want to see her buried treasure. ;D

I'm not understanding, Shaq. I may have missed something . . .   :(




A friend of mine killed himself on saturday, I'm having a weird time dealing with it

A friend of mine killed himself on saturday, I'm having a weird time dealing with it


Oh I am so sorry to understand this, Shaq. Believe me, having a weird time dealing with it is probably the most normal way of dealing with it. I went through a weird stage of numbness about a week or so just after my nan died.

You are trying to come to terms with the tragedy. We are here on the boards if you would like to talk.  :)

Oh I am so sorry to understand this, Shaq. Believe me, having a weird time dealing with it is probably the most normal way of dealing with it. I went through a weird stage of numbness about a week or so just after my nan died.

You are trying to come to terms with the tragedy. We are here on the boards if you would like to talk.  :)


thank you Bobby

I'm just mad at him for not thinking of his children. but anyway I don't want to dampen the mood here.

On a lighter note I have an old/new love in my life. It feels good being back with him.

thank you Bobby

;)

I'm just mad at him for not thinking of his children. but anyway I don't want to dampen the mood here.

I get you now. That is a selfish thing for him to do.  :(

Don't be afraid of changing the mood. We are more than flexible enough to handle it.  ;)

On a lighter note I have an old/new love in my life. It feels good being back with him.

Now that is something positive to concentrate on.  :D 8)

I've reunited with my Boyfriend ;D

My friend took his life over the weekend :( :\'( Strangely enough I can't cry anymore about it. My sadness is slowly being replaced by Anger. is that normal?

oh god i still can't believe it..I feel sick



I am so sorry to hear of your loss Shaq.....anytime a friend/relative dies, for any reason...it's very hard to get over something like that.


on the otherhand, I am very happy for you that you are back with your boyfriend...I hope happy things come your way and that your relationship is wonderful!!


Erin :)

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Shaq.....anytime a friend/relative dies, for any reason...it's very hard to get over something like that.


on the otherhand, I am very happy for you that you are back with your boyfriend...I hope happy things come your way and that your relationship is wonderful!!


Erin :)

Thank you Erin.

I'm doing ok but I think sleeping is going to be an issue for me for a bit. Everytime I close my eyes I see his face. I know how cliche' that sounds but it's scary. I had to take a sedative just to get in a few hours for work. My boyfriends letters have been a welcome respite for me. I've been reading them repeatedly since the weekend. Cassanova has nothing on this guy. :)

what a weird mix of emotions though.

D-E-P-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N :\'(

~Severe depression, to the extent I'm suicidal.

~Recent relationship, ended quickly by affair on my partner's part.

~Friends going through bad times, bringing my mood down as a result.

~Developing taste in music.

~Severe depression, to the extent I'm suicidal.

~Recent relationship, ended quickly by affair on my partner's part.

~Friends going through bad times, bringing my mood down as a result.

~Developing taste in music.
IF I'm your friend...please know that I'm going to survive...and therefore I hope you do too ;)

IF I'm your friend...please know that I'm going to survive...and therefore I hope you do too ;)


Thanks, man.. I hope you get through what's keeping you down.. It'll be a tough fight, it is for us all.. but if you have that hope, you're at a great advantage. Keep it up.  :)

Thanks, man.. I hope you get through what's keeping you down.. It'll be a tough fight, it is for us all.. but if you have that hope, you're at a great advantage. Keep it up.  :)
Anytime...and thank YOU for the  kind words. You've no idea how much they mean to this lonely old goat!

D-E-P-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N :\'(


{{hugs}} and  :-* :-* :-*  - one day at a time Mark.

~Severe depression, to the extent I'm suicidal.



{{hugs}} and  :-* :-*  thinking of you.

{{hugs}} and  :-* :-*  thinking of you.



Thank you very much for that.. it helps to know people care.

I've reunited with my Boyfriend ;D

My friend took his life over the weekend :( :\'( Strangely enough I can't cry anymore about it. My sadness is slowly being replaced by Anger. is that normal?

oh god i still can't believe it..I feel sick


I'm glad to hear the boyfriend bit but thoroughly sad to hear about your friend.  Yes, it is normal to feel angry especially with suicide (my cousin felt it was the only way out in 1999 :\'().  His sister was very, very angry with him but I tried to explain to her that when you have chronic depression, your brain just does not work in a rational manner.  So when you finally get over the anger just feel sorry that his mental anguish drove him to it.  It can be as painful as any physical ailment and sometimes even worse. :(

~Severe depression, to the extent I'm suicidal.

~Recent relationship, ended quickly by affair on my partner's part.

~Friends going through bad times, bringing my mood down as a result.

~Developing taste in music.


Yes, I know your relationship experience hasn't been great Apricot. Just know that suicide is definitely not the answer as you really don't know what it is positively around the corner for you. You may find somebody that completely surpasses your expectations and if you are dead, you won't know.

Besides, you are 14/15? You really do have your life ahead of you. You are smart and intelligent. Just be smart enough to keep going, alright?  ;)

D-E-P-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N :\'(


You know you can always talk to me in PMs, Mark in confidence.  ;)

I hope you feel better soon.

Enough with the depression you guys! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/mad/011.gifHold your head up and think of all the things that you have to be thankful for. Get rid of the things or friends that bring you down. Yes it is selfish but sometimes you have to put YOU first.

From what I read here, you two have a lot to offer in frinedship and relationships. :) 

What's going on in my life...dealing with losting a good friend over some stupid drama.  Concentrating on work. Dealing with being single, dealing with bills..tons of bills.. Enjoying living in new house. Trying to hold my head up and get out of my slup. ( must be the weather or something in the water..lol )

The new addition on our house is almost finished!!  8)

Enough with the depression you guys! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/mad/011.gifHold your head up and think of all the things that you have to be thankful for.

Wise words that are meant well...

But, speaking from experience, sometimes it's easier said than done...

Whatever - best wishes to Mark and Andy...

Yes, I know your relationship experience hasn't been great Apricot. Just know that suicide is definitely not the answer as you really don't know what it is positively around the corner for you. You may find somebody that completely surpasses your expectations and if you are dead, you won't know.

Besides, you are 14/15? You really do have your life ahead of you. You are smart and intelligent. Just be smart enough to keep going, alright?  ;)


^ That's actually almost identical to what I've been telling myself. Wow.. guess it must be effective. Thanks.

The new addition on our house is almost finished!!  8)


Whoop! Bet you're delighted, Karen...

But, speaking from experience, sometimes it's easier said than done...

Whatever - best wishes to Mark and Andy...


That's true, true indeed. Thanks for the well-wishes, Paul.

Whoop! Bet you're delighted, Karen...


I'm thrilled, Paul!!  :)

to much to deal with, so I will deal with it when I have to and not before.

I have removed my mother from my life for good. I don't need a b!tch like her.

to much to deal with, so I will deal with it when I have to and not before.

I have removed my mother from my life for good. I don't need a b!tch like her.



I hope you know if you need to talk that I am here.




Cat

I hope you know if you need to talk that I am here.




Cat


Thanks, I know you are. :)

to much to deal with, so I will deal with it when I have to and not before.

I have removed my mother from my life for good. I don't need a b!tch like her.


Oh no. She came around to your house often didn't she? That sounds bad. Admittedly, I feel very similar about my mum too so I can certainly sympathise with you.  ;)

I'm doing pretty well with Robin.Next month it will be 11 months with each other.
I'm still filling out job applications
I'm feeling pretty optimistic. :)

I'm doing pretty well with Robin.Next month it will be 11 months with each other.
I'm still filling out job applications
I'm feeling pretty optimistic. :)


Excellent man.  8)

Excellent man.  8)



Thank You.She never kept count of how long we've been dating but I have. :)

Thank You.She never kept count of how long we've been dating but I have. :)


Next month will count - a whole year! Do something special with Robin on that date.  ;)

Next month will count - a whole year! Do something special with Robin on that date.  ;)


No,In October(October 10th,2004) :)

No,In October(October 10th,2004) :)


Oh I see, lol. So October will be special.  8)

Oh I see, lol. So October will be special.  8)


and the 15th will be Sweetest's Day. :)

and the 15th will be Sweetest's Day. :)


Anything lined up for the big day?  :)

Anything lined up for the big day?  :)



maybe I'll take her out to a Steakhouse.I don't know yet.
Dessert will be chocolate or frozen yogurt.

maybe I'll take her out to a Steakhouse.I don't know yet.
Dessert will be chocolate or frozen yogurt.


Sounds good. I reckon Shaq will recommend 'Ben & Jerry's'. I am inclined to agree.  ;)

Sounds good. I reckon Shaq will recommend 'Ben & Jerry's'. I am inclined to agree.  ;)



There is a Hershey's Ice Cream Store around her area.

There is a Hershey's Ice Cream Store around her area.


Yeah? Sounds cool (no pun intended  ;D).

Yeah? Sounds cool (no pun intended  ;D).



I'm going to feed her face real good. :)

I'm going to feed her face real good. :)


Excellent. I'm sure it will all go really well for you, man.  8)

Excellent. I'm sure it will all go really well for you, man.  8)



I hope so.Thanks Bob. :)

There is a Hershey's Ice Cream Store around her area.

is it located on the Hershey highway?

Wise words that are meant well...

But, speaking from experience, sometimes it's easier said than done...

.


I agree it is true but sometimes you need to hear someone be straight forward. . You make your own destiny( not that I am not understanding or insensitive.) Believe me, I have been really depressed but I decided to step back and look at why I am so down. I decided I derserve better then that. I too know from experience. I choose and still fight to stay above the depression.

Had to take my 3 year old to the emergency room tonight, she had a high fever and a sore tummy. Turns out that she has the stomache flu that is going around here.

Next month will count - a whole year! Do something special with Robin on that date.  ;)


Wow.. has it really been that long? Wow. If my first love and I still had any method of communication, we too would be at 11 months.

Had to take my 3 year old to the emergency room tonight, she had a high fever and a sore tummy. Turns out that she has the stomache flu that is going around here.



Oh dear. I hope she is doing better today.




Cat

Had to take my 3 year old to the emergency room tonight, she had a high fever and a sore tummy. Turns out that she has the stomache flu that is going around here.


That's awful, Tina!  How is she doing now?  ???

Had to take my 3 year old to the emergency room tonight, she had a high fever and a sore tummy. Turns out that she has the stomache flu that is going around here.
Good luck Tina, I know you'll take good care of her :)

Oh dear. I hope she is doing better today.




Cat



That's awful, Tina! How is she doing now? ???


Good luck Tina, I know you'll take good care of her :)


Thanks for your concern guys,

she is doing a little better today, at least she is eating today, she still has a fever though.

Thanks for your concern guys,

she is doing a little better today, at least she is eating today, she still has a fever though.


I'm glad to hear that she's doing better.  :)

I agree it is true but sometimes you need to hear someone be straight forward. . You make your own destiny( not that I am not understanding or insensitive.) Believe me, I have been really depressed but I decided to step back and look at why I am so down. I decided I derserve better then that. I too know from experience. I choose and still fight to stay above the depression.


It takes a certain amount of character to want to identify your problems, let alone attempt to change them for the better.  ;)

Well done for fighting it. Hey! Some days we can't but the overall effort is what counts and the willingness to improve our lives.  8)

Great stuff.

is it located on the Hershey highway?



No.

Wow.. has it really been that long? Wow. If my first love and I still had any method of communication, we too would be at 11 months.


Yes It's been that long.time flies when you're having fun. :)

Re: What is going on in your life?

Quite a lot actually, this year my brother will be moving out of the house to go to college in UC Santa Cruz, I plan on getting my M.S. in Computer Science in the fall, my family is thinking about moving to a different part in town because the neighbors here are jerks and finally, I have an internship that will end so looking for a full time position or transfering from intern to full time employee, hopefully the latter. I also have been having a hard time losing weight so I've been trying to diet smarter and work out more in the gym running 30 - 40 minutes 5 times a week and lifting weights about twice a week.

Sleep, poetry, depression, happiness, sleep, poetry, depression, happiness.....sle ::)

I'm feeling good  :)


...and nothing much, besides meeting relatives and stuff

Study, inthe00s, eat, sleep. Thats it.  :-\\

It'll improve soon though.  8)

trying to add more clientele to my business.



Erin :)

Study, inthe00s, eat, sleep. Thats it.  :-\\

It'll improve soon though.  8)


Hmm.. I also have dog-walking in my schedule!  :D


Buuuuuuut.. that's about it. Same as yours, replace study with reading and sleep with "try to sleep, fail, think about forum some more".  ;D

Not a whole lot right now...later this month, my fall semester at the university will begin.

Going on 10 1/2 months on our relationship(I can't remember anymore) ;D
Still filling out job applications and getting called to come in for possible interviews.
Having optimistic days. :)

My life is pretty blah at the moment. Nothing special's happening, and i'm bored...  :-\\

We are FINALLY going to have our house painted-YAY!!!! My step-son said that he will do it.  :o  (Of course he will get paid.) He is supposed to come either tomorrow or Saturday and then he is going to start. I can't wait until it is DONE!!! I have only been bugging Carlos for the past 3 years about getting it painted.




Cat

We are FINALLY going to have our house painted-YAY!!!! My step-son said that he will do it.  :o  (Of course he will get paid.) He is supposed to come either tomorrow or Saturday and then he is going to start. I can't wait until it is DONE!!! I have only been bugging Carlos for the past 3 years about getting it painted.


Wow! Great stuff Cat!!!!  :D

Have you decided on a colour for your house?  :)

Wow! Great stuff Cat!!!!  :D

Have you decided on a colour for your house?  :)



Pretty much-but the exact color depends on the brand we get. It will be a lighter blue than what we have now but not real light with a dark red trim.


This is what it looks like now.




Cat

Pretty much-but the exact color depends on the brand we get. It will be a lighter blue than what we have now but not real light with a dark red trim.


This is what it looks like now.


Your house looks lovely as it is. It will look even more lovely when it's painted again.  8)

Your house looks lovely as it is. It will look even more lovely when it's painted again.  8)



I guess this pic doesn't show all the paint that has chipped off. It really looks very bad. I'm sure all my neighbors can't wait until we paint it, too.  :D





Cat

I guess this pic doesn't show all the paint that has chipped off. It really looks very bad. I'm sure all my neighbors can't wait until we paint it, too.  :D


It will be well cool when it's done.  8)

Well,It'll be almost 1 year since I've been going out with Robin :)
I'm going into Supportive Employment soon &
Hopefully,I'll be getting out of my stupid program in about a month or 2.

We finished the house addition and things should now be mellow from now until Christmas! (hopefully) :)

I'm unemployed
I'm angry
I'm dissapointed
I'm not in school
I'm single
I'm strong
I'll be okay

I'm unemployed
I'm angry
I'm dissapointed
I'm not in school
I'm single
I'm strong
I'll be okay



hey shaq...I know how it feels to have everything in your life going the wrong way....I've been in situations like that before.  I really hope that things start looking up for you....and know that we are here if you need to vent!



Erin :)

I'm unemployed
I'm angry
I'm dissapointed
I'm not in school
I'm single
I'm strong
I'll be okay


Hey Shaq Don't worry about it.I hope you feel better soon :)

Hey Shaq Don't worry about it.I hope you feel better soon :)


hey shaq...I know how it feels to have everything in your life going the wrong way....I've been in situations like that before. I really hope that things start looking up for you....and know that we are here if you need to vent!



Erin :)



Thank you.
I'm just so pissed, everything's so fresh

Thank you.
I'm just so pissed, everything's so fresh


Give it time to heal ;)

Give it time to heal ;)


I know howard, it's only day 2

I know howard, it's only day 2



it takes awhile sometimes to have your heart heal when someone you love breaks it.




Erin :)

it takes awhile sometimes to have your heart heal when someone you love breaks it.




Erin :)



I felt heartbroken myself at one time but now I found someone that I'll love forever :)

I felt heartbroken myself at one time but now I found someone that I'll love forever :)



that's cool Howard, I am happy for you!




Erin :)

that's cool Howard, I am happy for you!




Erin :)



Thanks Erin. :)

I'm unemployed
I'm angry
I'm dissapointed
I'm not in school
I'm single
I'm strong
I'll be okay


You'll find a job
You'll punch stuff then calm down
You will be again
You could be if you wanted
You shouldn't be but now can be the biggest flirt ever
You could probably kick my ass
You certainly will

oooh..hold up y'all. I'm pissed as F*ck, but my heart is not broken. No man on this planet will ever have the power to do that again.

You'll find a job
You'll punch stuff then calm down
You will be again
You could be if you wanted
You shouldn't be but now can be the biggest flirt ever
You could probably kick my bum
You certainly will


Thank you, I needed this. :)

oooh..hold up y'all. I'm pissed as F*ck, but my heart is not broken. No man on this planet will ever have the power to do that again.


dude!you know you're loved girl and you have more power and strength than you know..whatever you're missing,we're here to fill it in.. 8)

I'm unemployed
I'm angry
I'm dissapointed
I'm not in school
I'm single
I'm strong
I'll be okay


One step at a time, Shaq. Rebuild yourself first and then tackle the issues one at a time when you are ready.  ;)

We are here to give you support through this time in your life.  8)

What is going on in my life?

I am falling in love with the most special guy.

Wokring in my shop..paying bills and enjoying my new house.

Life is good.

Life is a total mess at the mo.
my autistic brother just seems to get worse by the day,and nobody really knows why;he's totally gone off his food and he gets irritated so often during the day.He's even become aggressive and it would be a wonder if for one single day everything worked out smoothly..I'm trying to be strong for him but it's just becoming too much for me to take.
that's what's going on in my life.

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time with your brother chaka.  Is there anywhere he can go for a week's holiday to give your family a break from the stress?  Sometimes a short break can just let you recover and then you can cope again, even when the behaviour is the same.

No,sending him somewhere would probably scare him even more.
It's never been easy with him and we're pretty much used to it,it's just that he's getting worse.we can tell he's upset but he can't explain so he has his tantrums..that's the worst really because it hurts to see him like that.

What is going on in my life?

I am falling in love with the most special guy.

Wokring in my shop..paying bills and enjoying my new house.

Life is good.


Wow! Very nice, TC.  8)

Yesterday was my one-year anniversary of starting my job here in Kansas City. Moving down here from my hometown of Lincoln, NE was a bold experiment, but unfortunately I feel like I'm failing at it. I haven't made too many friends down here, which is mainly because my job limits my opportunities to interact with the locals, and my physical condition has deteriorated considerably. I haven't put on a whole lot of weight but I'm probably in the worst shape I've ever been in. All I ever do between Monday and Friday is drive, eat, and sleep.  I'm starting to remember why I quit long-distance trucking in the first place (which was several years ago, and I swore I'd never do it again, but when I realized I had a shot at getting a union trucking job all I saw was the dollar signs). My plan is to transfer over to the city/dock side of Yellow the next chance I get, but it may be several months before that can happen. (Hopefully in October.)  I'm not bitter or anything, I feel like I gave it my best shot and it just didn't work for me. And I'm not ready to give up on K.C. either. Once on the dock, I can work a much more regular schedule and get to know more people that way. Plus, if I can motivate myself to do so, I can start hitting the gym so I can become leaner, meaner, and able to see my weiner.  ;D

Yesterday was my one-year anniversary of starting my job here in Kansas City. Moving down here from my hometown of Lincoln, NE was a bold experiment, but unfortunately I feel like I'm failing at it. I haven't made too many friends down here, which is mainly because my job limits my opportunities to interact with the locals, and my physical condition has deteriorated considerably. I haven't put on a whole lot of weight but I'm probably in the worst shape I've ever been in. All I ever do between Monday and Friday is drive, eat, and sleep.  I'm starting to remember why I quit long-distance trucking in the first place (which was several years ago, and I swore I'd never do it again, but when I realized I had a shot at getting a union trucking job all I saw was the dollar signs). My plan is to transfer over to the city/dock side of Yellow the next chance I get, but it may be several months before that can happen. (Hopefully in October.)  I'm not bitter or anything, I feel like I gave it my best shot and it just didn't work for me. And I'm not ready to give up on K.C. either. Once on the dock, I can work a much more regular schedule and get to know more people that way. Plus, if I can motivate myself to do so, I can start hitting the gym so I can become leaner, meaner, and able to see my weiner.  ;D


I'm sorry to hear things haven't gone that well for you and can empathise with your lack of opportunity. As it happens, my social life could be better too (due to working night shifts).

Well, next week will probably be my busiest week in a while as it is the week before my comprehensive exam the Monday following so my online time will be very limited. I also have to look for a full time job before the end of the year, for which I have some ideas in mind but haven't submitted any resumes yet.

Well, next week will probably be my busiest week in a while as it is the week before my comprehensive exam the Monday following so my online time will be very limited. I also have to look for a full time job before the end of the year, for which I have some ideas in mind but haven't submitted any resumes yet.


Best of luck with that Rich.  8)

I'm still volunteering 2 days a week and I just started with Supportive Employment so I should be hearing from them in a couple of weeks or so with a reply & next month(I Think)will be 1 year since I've been going out with Robin. :)

I'm starting work this Saturday at Au Bon Pain after the orientation working until 8pm.
Then I'll be starting officially on February 3rd 12pm-6pm part time.

I'm going to be seeing Robin after a month away from each other. :)