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May I have 5 Sentences of your Time?

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Give me a 5 Sentence Update on Your Life, fellow JoeUsers. :)  Why am I asking for 5 sentences? Well, I have been suffering from short attention span-itis lately, so 5 works for me...lol.

Here are mine:

I have been having some health troubles.  It might be GERD or gastritis...who the hell knows (might need to see a doc again). 

I now have an elliptical trainer that's up and running!  The question now is if I will use it regularly. :P 

I have a good class this year, but the stress of the standardized test has been getting to me (I need to slow down and relax a bit).

I also have been putting in extra hours at work, which has been adding a bit to the stress, but which will also be adding some extra income to our household.

I don't know what I would do without Chris...he's my stress relief, my comic relief, and so much more. ;)

 

So, may I have an update on you?

 

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Dr, reply 18


Work has been overwhelming!  But very rewarding.
The brass however, is a bunch of asses
My Son got straight As on his report card!
My wife has startd a new diet, so I guess that means I have too.
I miss the sun of California, it was a nice weekend away from work.

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Doc, here is hoping you get to go to the relaxing and sunny shores of California again. :) Woohoo on your son getting straight As. :)

Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting foreverserenity, reply 19


It's great to see you all and hear what's going on!  Dev, good luck with the potty training, it was harder with our last child but she eventually got it so don't give up and be very patient!
 
As for me:
1) My son is doing much better in school, he's turned all his Fs (since his accident) to A's and Bs and a C! Yeah!  And his broken arm is a thing of the past!
2) My oldest girl is driving (oh boy!) but she's a careful driver so I'm not worried! (maybe just a teeny bit!) She's also doing so well in school, she's taking a full college course load and working full time! I'm very proud of her!
3) My Youngest is growing, she's all arms and legs right now and still fiercely independent!
4) My hubby is doing well, he's still smoking and I've resolved not nag him to quit because it will be up to him! (at least not too much nagging!lol!)
5) As for me, I'm doing alright, struggling with my weight loss but not giving up on me! I took a new course at work, doing something new!  More responsibilities but I'm ok with it! (now about that pay increase....LOL!not yet, but I'm greatful to be gainfully employed!)
 

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Donna, sounds like your babies are doing great. :)  Good for them. ;)  You sound like you have your hands full at work...here is hoping you get a raise for all that hard work! ;)

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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Locamama, reply 22


Okay my five updateI'm looking for a job outside of the home - again. Send any positive vibes my way that I will be able to find a good job with benefits. My husband just got out of the Navy and is starting his own business. I'm kind of freaking about cash flow issues but I'm trying to be supportive. Ack, this is harder than I thought. Basketball season is over so now we get a break from sports and activities for a little while. I just finished reading Alibi Man by Tami Hoag. It's a great, page turning mystery. I like Tami Hoag because she hasn't yet become predictable like so many suspense writers seem prone to do after a few books. I'm going to have something published in the April/May Stampers Sampler. I don't know what yet but I got the email so I'm excited. My goal is to be the guest artist for a future issue. I have been slacking on sending submissions because I am the worst procrastinator but I'm trying to get on the ball. Oh and I wish I were in Spain. Specifically I would like to be lying on the beach on Ibiza um... with Fran Rivera. Ah now the fantasy is complete.

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Loca, I will send LOTS of positive vibes your way.  I really hope you find what you are looking for.  Best of luck on your hubby's new business venture, and I really do hope you get to show us all the artiistic work you have had published...that would be cool. :)

 

 

Quoting CharlesCS, reply 26


Ever since I bought my new laptop, Call of Duty 4 and put the Internet, I have been playing online almost everyday looking to get away from my daily life.I love my family very much, but I don't get even 10 minutes to myself (7 days a week)without my wife or kids constantly asking me something, needing me for something, fighting, arguing, playing loudly and making messes.Things at work are ok, my only problem (which is only slightly bad) is that I work around mostly women (4 guys amongst 70 women) and anything I say is used against me and they tend to gang up on me.I am doing better with my finances, before I wasn't even paying my bills or I was behind 2 or 3 months, now I am only a couple of weeks behind on my bills so I am making progress.I could really use a vacation, actually go away for a few day, stay in a hotel and just enjoy not seeing anyone I know (besides my wife and kids), not knowing about work, not worrying about cooking, cleaning, fixing things; I just need to get away for a few days and I may consider using that "free money" the Gov't wants me to have(I seem to have incredible tolerance, patience and control not to lose my mind with the constant daily stress I endure, and I'm not even suffering from some kind of disease, physical impairment or age thank God).

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Well, Charles, it really does seem like you are on overdrive.  Here is hoping that you get a break very soon.   We need to get away from it all sometimes. :)

Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting OckhamsRazor, reply 27


As Mari said, I'll be going to the Navy's Senior Musician's Course in August.  I'm of two minds about it, but the reason why is a bit detailed, so I'll spare you.  It was one of those things where I had to apply to be job competitive but I'd have been less than disappointed if I hadn't been selected.
Found out yesterday I made the Chief's board (again).  Every year we take a test.  Only some people do well enough to be considered for promotion.  I'm one of them.  The good of that is potentially more money if I'm promoted and the bad is that the selection results come out right when I'm starting the school in #1.  Selected Chiefs go through a bunch of initiation-like shenanigans prior to wearing the uniform of the new rank.  This means I'll be put in the uncomfortable position of having to tell them to stuff it - I have homework.
My chess game is coming along.  I'm usually involved in at least 4 different ongoing matches at any given time on chess.com.  It's a nice diversion that only takes up a lot of time if I let it.
Got a new guy in our rock band at work.  He's a perfect fit for the chemistry of the group...a good player, easy going, and has some vocal skills as well.
I got a kindle.  It's an overpriced e-book reader, but I got it because my friend Mark makes e-books for it which are free to me.  He also spends lots of time seeking out public domain stuff, and that saves me web surfing time.  I have about 300 books on it now.  It's a wonderful gadget.  Thanks, Mark.

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Congrats on making the Chief's Board!  I'll admit I don't know exactly what that is, but it does sound pretty important. ;) I think it's great that you are involved in music...I wish I would've put more effort into learning about music after I got out of college (I took a few music courses during this time...and they were some of my favorite classes).  I guess it's never too late.   I have no idea how to play chess...maybe I could have my sweetie teach me the basics sometime. :)

 

 

Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm hoping for a season 3 marathon before the new season.
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Season 3 is due out like March 12th or something.

Yeah, I forgot BSG, too. Man, I freakin' love that show. Easily my number 2.
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm looking for a job outside of the home - again. Send any positive vibes my way that I will be able to find a good job with benefits.
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Best of Luck! For you and your husband's business!
Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
I really do hope you get to show us all the artiistic work you have had published...that would be cool.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/locamama/sets/72157601688003701/

This hasn't all been published but it's a peek at some of my creations.
Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top

LW

~~1) Ceasar, who is now a fully adult dog, has begun to challenge Frankie...the 'next up' in the pack. So far it's been bloodless, but I'll be much less nervous once they work it out.

2) In the past week or so, despite my negative attitude about the current state of JU, I have once again found myself humbled and impressed by the level of caring some of you have shown to me.

3) We got a gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse for Simon's birthday and finally used it last week. The food was wonderful, (i had the prime rib with a side of scallops, He had rack of lamb) and I tasted raw seafood for the first time, 'Seared Ahi Tuna,' which Simon chose as an appetizer. It may have been seared, but it was BLOODY raw and as fishy and disgusting as I had anticipated, hahah. Simon, on the other hand, loved it.

4) I am currently reading "Marley and Me, Life and Times With the World's Worst Dog" by Josh Grogan. I'd bought it for my dad for Christmas, and he sent it to me to read after he'd finished. I just finished 'The Grapes of Wrath' which I hadn't read since Jr High, and am warming up to finishing the second half of 'The Boomer Bible,' which was a gift from Ock.

5) Speaking of Ock (and Mari!)...I am very much looking forward to meeting the both of them while Ock's in Norfolk,(provided Simon doesn't accept a job elsewhere in the meantime) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a concert aboard an aircraft carrier if it can be arranged!

Heh, that's 5 paragraphs instead of sentences, talk about overkill!

Oh well, here's # 6, I got a call from the doc today, my hand surgery (which is gonna take three hours, sheesh) is scheduled for April 8th.~~

That is awesome that you get to meet someone from JU...I hope you do get to attend that concert. :)  Yikes about your dogs, though.  I hope they start getting along soon. I've actually never read Grapes of Wrath (I have no idea why).  I did read Cannery Row, though...but it's been a long time. 

I really do hope you get through your surgery fine.  It sucks that your ailment is serious enough to require surgery, but glad it will get you better! :)

 

 

 

 

 

Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top

Loca, I LOVED the Christmas ornaments you made.  They reminded of me of big M&Ms...lol. Hey, I'd happily buy Seasonal crafts from you.  I would actually like to hang a Spring wreath in my living room (is there such a thing)?   If you could make something like that...give me a price, and I'd buy (seriously).

Also, I thought the diaper cake was such a cool creation. :)