Feels like I've been gone from JU for weeks

I've been on and off JoeUser lately (more off than on), and when I go even two or three days without browsing around, I feel like I've missed something. Maybe I've missed an important announcement (I do know of TW's upcoming bundle of joy, though!) , or lost out on a really good article...or missed some spontanous goings on. Yes, I guess I could backtrack, but I haven't had much opportunity to.
Ah, well...I doubt I'm the only one who goes through the "I don't have time/ I'm too busy / I have other things on my mind" phases.

Well, this is what I'm up to...I've been:

Doing lots of paperwork for my job, trying to get my laptop charger fixed (not working...had to borrow one, which sucks); curling up on the sofa watching and catching up on taped shows; grocery shopping, trying to exercise and cook dinners a couple of times a week; doing more paperwork,; staying late to tutor (I will be tutoring the next two Saturdays, believe it or not) or staying for meetings; putting together a new bedroom set.

Also, I've been participating in music boards and forums, attending family gatherings (cookouts, at home and restaurant dinners, etc.), catching up with bills; reading (have read three novels in the past month and a half); trying to control a face break out (it's gotten better...major problem isn't pimples, but just patches of redness and irritation); spending quality time with my honey.

I will stop here. To be honest with you, I have been super stressed out at work as well...you cannot believe the pressure of the Standardized Test. Oh, well, I am doing my best with it somehow...I shall not be defeated (at least that's what I'm hoping)!

How are you guys and gals, anyway?


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You and Udigit.  Guess you both have been busy, and we did miss you!  But not a lot going on.  Trudy is going to play Mrs. Smith soon.  Jill is mad at Tom Cruise. Dharma Loves everyone. Ted is playing catch up in school. Mason missed utah and is back in Wisconsin as of this morning. Forever is sweating her youngest daughter maturing to fast. Dynamaso is back from vacation. KFC is planning a wedding, but wont tell us the Wedding song. Gideon was fighting the fires in the pan handle. BlueDev is in mourning. Alison has been swamped as well (must be a teacher thing). Larry just lost his father.  That is about it I guess.  Probably missed some, but I know others will catch you up.
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And I have been doing nothing again. Typical!
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You and Udigit. Guess you both have been busy, and we did miss you! But not a lot going on. Trudy is going to play Mrs. Smith soon. Jill is mad at Tom Cruise. Dharma Loves everyone. Ted is playing catch up in school. Mason missed utah and is back in Wisconsin as of this morning. Forever is sweating her youngest daughter maturing to fast. Dynamaso is back from vacation. KFC is planning a wedding, but wont tell us the Wedding song. Gideon was fighting the fires in the pan handle. BlueDev is in mourning. Alison has been swamped as well (must be a teacher thing). Larry just lost his father. That is about it I guess. Probably missed some, but I know others will catch you up.


Doc, I really liked the summary there! Nicely put and to the point.

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And I have been doing nothing again. Typical!


I'm thinking that may not be true.

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Ya!  I liked Doc's summary too!   and HAVE missed you Rose!!  sounds like you have a full and happy life though and that's what counts

Now that I'm over the flu bug and the sinus infection that came along as a secondary companion...I""m fine!

just trying to get the apt. back to normal ( it's normal cluttered but clean state) so I can find things again!

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I miss it when I don't get on for a while. Then I just waste hours catching up and looking through the forums.
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Good to have you back Rose! Doc's summary is pretty good. Even I got a good review of some I didn't get to yet!LOL! [and I've been here all week!]

Well, don't let the happenings stress you too much. Just repeat this mantra to yourself "I'm too blessed to be stressed!"

Hope those Tests will be over soon, I know how stressful they are for both teachers and students, not to mention the parents!

Good to have you reading again!
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you were gone? MM ducks and giggles.... lol


awww...I wasn't even missed?
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oh, my gosh...I just accidentally deleted your message MM...what the hell am I doing?
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oh, my gosh...I just accidentally deleted your message MM...what the hell am I doing?


He did duck!
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Dr.G~~He did duck! ~~

Well, thanks to me he did...I'm such a klutz sometimes...even with computer keys.

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Trudy~~Ya! I liked Doc's summary too! and HAVE missed you Rose!! sounds like you have a full and happy life though and that's what counts. Now that I'm over the flu bug and the sinus infection that came along as a secondary companion...I""m fine!
just trying to get the apt. back to normal ( it's normal cluttered but clean state) so I can find things again!~~

Trudy, glad to hear you are over the flu bug. And I think it's great that you will be visiting your state capital. Tell us how that goes!


FS~~Good to have you back Rose! Doc's summary is pretty good. Even I got a good review of some I didn't get to yet!! [and I've been here all week! Well, don't let the happenings stress you too much. Just repeat this mantra to yourself "I'm too blessed to be stressed!"
Hope those Tests will be over soon, I know how stressful they are for both teachers and students, not to mention the parents!
Good to have you reading again! ~~

Thanks FS. I am sure you are pretty busy as well...I know you had written about being a bit stressed out before. And I agree with ya...yep the tests are stressful for teachers and students, but parents feel it as well! Nice to see you around!
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LM~~I miss it when I don't get on for a while. Then I just waste hours catching up and looking through the forums. ~~

It's kinda fun going through all the articles you hadn't had a chance to read. I'm doing it a little bit at a time, and I can be a bit slow sometimes (so it may take me a while).
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Just wanted to stop by and say hi. So.....HI!!

Maybe now I can get to know you a bit better.....
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---trying to get my laptop charger fixed (not working.---

I missed my daily ESPN.com fix too.

---You and Udigit.---

Thanks for including me, Doc ... btw it WAS a nice summary.

---I'm such a klutz sometimes.---

Me and my injuries can vouch for that.
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KFC ~~Just wanted to stop by and say hi. So.....HI!!Maybe now I can get to know you a bit better.....~~

Thanks for stopping in and getting to know me a bit better, KFC...nothing exciting or extremely interesting about what I wrote, but you are welcome to get to know even the boring details about me.


Dig~~Me and my injuries can vouch for that. ~~

Hey,now...I hurt myself more than I hurt you.