Bringing back the "squirrels"

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Bringing back the "squirrels"
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Mon, 04-26-2010 - 9:59am

Quite awhile ago on this board there was much talk of "squirrels".

It was kind of fun and silly, and it helped to relieve anxiety. What do "squirrels" have to do with us?

Well, you know how you get when your AP has dropped out of sight and off the planet, it seems, and your mind goes crazy trying to figure it out? What did I say what did I do what does this mean is it over should I cry why won't the phone ring/e-mail arrive/text message appear and on and on and on...

That's what we used to call "squirrels", those runaway thoughts, as if our minds are attics and the squirrels are trapped there, scurrying about, ramming into walls and getting hysterical, just like we are. We need someone to come and chase the squirrels out of there!

Chances are you AP is busy and not worrying about a thing. Everything's fine, it's not over and you should relax. See? I just got rid of your squirrels. That's me, chasing them out. Big shovel and all!

Telling everyone about your squirrels usually helps to get rid of them. So share them anytime. The "squirrel brigade" is here to help. :-)

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Tue, 04-27-2010 - 8:13am
Yup, hindsight is 20/20 - and almost no one listens to that first advice to stay off the roller coaster... By the time someone gets here, they're ready to ride, probably been in line for a long time already, waiting... ~sigh~ But at least we can help a little once the ride has begun. By the way - that 'ole insecurity is one of the prime reasons for squirrels. Maybe instead of shovels we can sneak some xanax into some squirrel food and just make them calm down!!

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Tue, 04-27-2010 - 8:27pm

Just because this made me smile, I will confess.


I think I was the original poster on the squirrel analogy-WAAAAY back (and under another name).


Very early on in the relationship, I was hyper-sensitive about not hearing from my AP.

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Tue, 04-27-2010 - 9:51pm

Thanks anotherfive for that story about the genesis of the "squirrels"--LOVE it :)


OK, this post brought me out of lurkdom. cl-lexi, you are the BEST!


This squirrel thing so rang true for me and really helped me get some perspective on what was,

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Tue, 04-27-2010 - 10:08pm
Bring on the xanax!
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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 8:20am

LOL - now I've got images of squirrels in hamster wheels running madly! Great to know the squirrels started with you!

My squirrels are lazy too, but my OM keeps them quiet for me. :-) But they are still there, ready to scramble madly if I don't hear from him!

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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 8:23am

I'm so glad I brought you out of lurkdom Kimber. I don't know how much of an inspiration I am but I knew this place needed someone to be "hostess", "caretaker", whatever it is I'm trying to be.

If I can get someone to chase squirrels away with a smile on their face, my job is done LOL.

Looking forward to hearing your story!

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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 8:24am

Yep, that'll put the squirrels into a real stupor for awhile LOL...

Kinder than shovels, don't you think? :-)

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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 11:31am

"Great to know the squirrels started with you!"


As my AP would say, "Yeah...RIGHT."

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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 5:13pm

Hi Lexi,

I hope you still remember me. Have changed moniker several times due to you know.... ;) Tee hee!!! But, nice to see you manning this board.

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

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Wed, 04-28-2010 - 6:25pm

Lexi,


You have been a great CL!