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Posted by Kath on January 27, 2006, at 19:10:02
For a while, I kept popping in at 2000 & was so sad that nothing seemed to be happening. I'm a pretty irregular 'user' anyhow, but it's great to come here & see folks.
:-) Kath
PS - don't know if "Zephyr" was ever here? I just heard from her recently. She's not doing too well & would welcome any prayers.
K
Posted by shar on January 29, 2006, at 1:11:42
In reply to Good to see some 'action' here, posted by Kath on January 27, 2006, at 19:10:02
Hey, Kath,
Your life sounds so good to me!
Whenever I pop in here it's mainly to say 'goodbye all' to to folks I care for. That includes you!
And, I'd like to request that when you do pop in, that you drop a line or two about how you are. I think if you're doing great, that gives us hope, and if you're not doing so great, some of us can relate...and maybe help!
I really want to have the 'oldies' board continue. I don't drop in so much because I'm not doing so well. So, I hope 'oldies' who can manage to drop in will keep it up [wow...is that a classic guilt trip or what?!?].
And, for what it's worth, I will keep Zephyr in my prayers....but, I never know if that helps or hurts...
:)
Shar
Posted by allisonm on January 30, 2006, at 16:05:03
In reply to Good to see some 'action' here, posted by Kath on January 27, 2006, at 19:10:02
Hey Kath!
Good to see you here again. Ditto what Shar said about how you are. It helps to hear better news.
Alli
Posted by Kath on January 30, 2006, at 19:41:10
In reply to Re: Good to see some 'action' here » Kath, posted by allisonm on January 30, 2006, at 16:05:03
OK - I'll 'tell all' LOL I'm doing pretty darned good, but will tell it later. Right now I have to go out into the COLD to canvas for the March of Dimes....a charity that gives money to all kinds of other helping charities. I must have agreed in a moment of temporary insanity, since I am such a 'stick-in-the-mud-turtle' & especially hate to go out in the evenings - not that I have to canvas in the evenings, but at least that way I'll know if the lights are on in the house, that someone is home. I'm supposed to do it sometime in this month (Jan) & it's just my street....even so - look at me - I've left it 'til the last minute. SO I want to do a quick 'run' right now before it gets too late. If I'm awake enuf, I'll check in here later, to read the posts & to spill the beans on me
;-) Kath
Posted by Kath on January 30, 2006, at 21:17:44
In reply to Re: Good to see some 'action' here, posted by Kath on January 30, 2006, at 19:41:10
Just a bit 'cuz I'm tired.
Been off Celexa for about 3 months. Tapered VERY gradually, breaking the pill in 2, then half in 2, tapering down until I was biting the 1/4 in half!!!!!!! Didn't want to take chances on withdrawal!! I've been taking 1 Rhodiola pill daily & I seem to be doing ok. (It's a herb)
How I'm doing often depends on what's up with Jay (now 21)....and Lily (29). There's been so much happen over the years. I guess bottom line, Jay's finally moved out with his girlfriend (they BOTH lived here for 2 6-month periods) What kind of crazies are Craig (hubby) & I, you ask???? - Idiot softies! That's what kind. ANYway - he's out - they have a cute little house they're renting, & my ex, plus girlfriend's parents both gave them some startup money at the end of November. So what do they do? they take the opportunity to not get jobs!!!! Jeez. So at this point, it's the end of the month, I know they both don't have jobs & I am TRYing not to worry. I have advanced in that I'm NOT asking any questions - not even "How are ya?" so that's quite good for me!!! But it's a daily challenge not to worry. Of course, I'm afraid that they'll end up getting kicked out & having nowhere to put all their belongings etc. & THEN I'll be in a position of having to say NO as to having them come back here or put their stuff here. Craig & I do NOT want them or their stuff back.
Lily has been living here since the end of the summer. Just when we thought we'd soon be rid of Jay, Lily had to come back because she's got a condition called Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. She can't work; is finally on Disability. There are only the bathroom, her room & the kitchen that she can be in, in our home, without having headaches, nausea, muscle pain, brain'fog', etc etc. A lot of furniture has particle-board, which has formaldehyde, which makes her really sick. We now use all NON-scented soaps, shampoos, creams, laundry & dish soap, etc. & when I come home from being out & about, I have to hang my clothes downstairs, since the perfumes, scents, smells of fabric softeners & Bounce sheets, colognes, smoke, etc on my clothes will make Lily sick. It's awful.
Miracle of miracles, she has recently been on an internet datingt site & has met a wonderful guy - they are both interested in developing as individuals emotionally & spiritually; they both meditate, etc. They really click & he's switched to all natural products etc, although his clothes still smell of his old laundry soap even after numerous laundries, etc. ANYway, he's in London, Ontario about 2 1/2 hour drive away. He came & stayed for the weekend these past 2 weekends. I am so glad for Lily 'cuz who would have thot anybody would go to all that trouble for a new person in their life? She can't go to restaurants, etc due to people's perfume or incense, etc.
Anyway my wellbeing always seems to revolve around my kids. It's a constant challenge. However I Have started going to Tai Chi!!! I hate going out the evenings, but go Thursday nite to it. So far it's hard to learn the moves, but I love it.
Craig & I are very happy in our marriage, so that part is good. He's been pretty patient about my kids! Particularly Jay.
I haven't been doing pottery lately, but it is a love I have & I go into the Guild Sale in Spring & Fall.
That's all for now. You DID say to write a few lines to let you know how I'm doing. Are you silly???? Once you get me going I blab on & on & on or didn't you remember? LOL
Thanks for asking Shar.
hugs, Kath
Posted by Shar on February 4, 2006, at 13:42:43
In reply to Re: Good to see some 'action' here -short update, posted by Kath on January 30, 2006, at 21:17:44
Kath--
LOL--I hope you got great big bunches of $$ during your canvassing. That's pretty clever to wait until evening so you can tell if people are home.I can relate to the kiddo issues. They are still pretty young, and it sounds like, floundering (as we all probably did). The cool thing is they have a safety net...if things get absolutely desparate (and I believe things SHOULD be absolutely desparate before the net can be used...like next stop homeless shelter or car to live in) they can stay with you. For a short time--you can say how long, I'd think. Plus, they'd have to be considerate of your daughter's condition--without reservation.
I don't know about the employment situation in Canada, but here it's pretty awful. I'm working 2 jobs now, one is with a temp agency and will end the end of Feb. I hope the agency will have something else after it ends. I'm not yet making ends meet, which is sort of awful. I sound more like your kids than a person who SHOULD be able to get a job! Can I move in with you if things get really bad? You'd have to pay the air fare from Texas to Canada...oh, and I have 2 dogs and a cat you'll have to pay for, and feed, etc.! hahahahahahaha--just kidding.
I am delighted to hear your daughter has a safe haven. You have gone to great lengths to ensure her safety and well-being, and I admire you greatly for it. I know it is harder on you, and I sympathize with you on that aspect of the situation. I'm glad she's doing ok, and has a potential partner in her life.
I love Tai Chi! I used to have lessons some years back, and it always helped so much. I'd even do it in public if I started feeling rattled! I also had a hard time learning all the moves at first, but it will get easier, and I think be quite beneficial to you.
And, great to hear you and Craig are doing well. I am so glad that he is a true partner in your life.
Thanks for letting us in on how it goes!
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Kath on February 5, 2006, at 17:39:50
In reply to Re: Good to see some 'action' here -short update » Kath, posted by Shar on February 4, 2006, at 13:42:43
Sure Shar - come-on up! bring the critters; and your friends; and neighbours, etc. furniture etc.
LOL - too bad we didn't all have tons of money isn't it!!!! I know money can't provide happiness, but it sure would help one to minimize certain stresses & I'd love to have enough to really help others!!
Do you live in the country; a town; the city? Do you live alone with your pets?
Thanks for your kind words & support.
I got a videotape from the library today on Tai Chi, so I can hopefully watch & learn so I feel more comfortable. Apart from about 3 moves so far, I have to watch others. I know that's part of learning, but I want to get to the part where I can relax & actually DO Tai Chi & get absorbed into the moves. I know it will come. Do you still remember them & do Tai Chi? I can hardly wait until warm weather to do it outside!!!!!!!! In June when I go camping to Killbear for my "Kathryn's Week Away" (which has extended to 11 or 12 days!!!!!!!) I can do Tai Chi on the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!! Imagine at sunset? Imagine at dawn (except I don't get up that early LOL but maybe I will). Imagine doing it on the rocks....I think there is a photo in Files at Haven of Killbear - not sure.Went with Craig for a walk in the forest today. It has snowed about 3 or 4 inches now, so once again it's white & beautiful. All the trees were weighed down with over an inch of snow & it was magical....SO calm, peaceful & QUIET. There was nobody else there. We walked for about an hour. At one point, we followed what seemed to be a path (a widened area)...no other footprints in the snow, but wide enough, so we trecked onwards, going deeper & deeper into the forest...so beautiful. Had an idea of the direction we needed to go to get back to the trail. It was an adventure & great because if we didn't hit the trail, we could just follow our footprints back! VERY lovely; did eventually link up with the trail again. Still no sun; I find it so much of a downer.
Anyway, thanks for your kind words Shar. hugs, Kath
Posted by Shar on February 18, 2006, at 23:03:55
In reply to Re: Good... Tai Chi......Winter Nature Walk....., posted by Kath on February 5, 2006, at 17:39:50
Howdy, there,
We'll be arriving Thursday! Usually, I meet with Allisonm then, but...as soon as you pay for the flight(s)...I'll be at your place!! lololol !!
As for Tai Chi. Here is the one thing that helped me the most and it is weird.
Have you ever stood in a standard-sized doorway (like a door to a bed or bath room), put your arms against each side and pressed as HARD as you could for at LEAST 30 or more seconds? After which, your arms rise like balloons, without effort, when you hold them out in front of you.
Ok. Yes, it was cool then (and I have a BUNCH more stories like that), but when my TC teacher said your arms are like balloons, I just relaxed into it. I think that was the key. Knowing how to float physically. I imagine it can be done all sorts of ways.
I am a certified scuba diver, and I can float underwater, also. 'Tho I do NOT do deep dives!
And, I have dreams where I fly, and can breathe under water.
So, there are lots of ways to float...and I think that too much thinking about it MAY not get you there. Or, maybe it will. Who really knows?
What works for you may not for me, or him, or her, etc.......
I think the important thing is the goal. Let's say you learn the first 5 moves your teacher has. In TC, you can do those over and over, big and small, outside and inside, etc. In Asia, in hospitals, even folks who can only visualize it, or move their arms, do it. And it helps.
I don't mean to preach...although I seem so preachy! I'm just saying that whatever you can do is Enough.
Man...if I could only take my own advice!
The walk sounds heavenly!
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Kath on February 20, 2006, at 20:24:15
In reply to Tai Chi. » Kath, posted by Shar on February 18, 2006, at 23:03:55
Wouldn't it be great if we could meet. I'd love that.
Good input Shar, about the Tai Chi. I know the arms floating upwards after standing in the door thing that you mean. You said you know others?
I'm able to chill a bit more about learning the moves now. There's another beginners class starting on Monday nites & I will be going to those sometimes also. I think that way I'll get an added amount of 'learning' before going ahead with the other moves. I love Tai Chi. Right now, they're just teaching us the actual moves. I am looking forward to learning the other aspects also.
How totally cool that you can float underwater. how do you do that? do you exhale, then sink, then float? I think I would love scuba-ing. I love snorkelling. Last June, at my "Kathryn's week away", camping at Killbear, I went snorkelling near the huge high rockwalls along the one shore. There was a school of fish that I floated near & it was so amazing to see them looking curiously at me to wonder what type of fish I was!!!!!! As if fish wonder, right? but it felt like that. Where the heck do you dive in Texas?? lol
It's been sooooooo cold the last few days - way below freezing. At LEAST there's been sun shining. On the days when it's not sunny, I feel gloomy & dismal & sort of trapped. When the sun shines it feels so different.
Take care, Shar. love, Kath
Posted by shar on March 18, 2006, at 20:59:50
In reply to Re: Tai Chi. » Shar, posted by Kath on February 20, 2006, at 20:24:15
Hi, Kath,
Well, the floating underwater is from scuba diving. In the U.S. you have to be "certified" to do it. So, I went through the course and got certified, and have been on some scuba vacations (where the point was to dive).I'm glad you're keeping on with Tai Chi because it took me about 6 beginner classes to get the first moves down. Don't lose heart! It's wonderful. I'd be doing it now if $$ was available.
The other stuff from when I was a kid and did arm-floating is not that helpful. Mainly it was a way to alter reality without drugs.
xoxo
S
Posted by Kath on March 19, 2006, at 16:37:44
In reply to Re: Tai Chi. » Kath, posted by shar on March 18, 2006, at 20:59:50
Guess what - I'm doing better with Tai Chi & I am loving it!!!!!!!!!
Weather still cold; more sun though!
Hope all's well,
:-)) Kath
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