ABCs of why your life is great

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Registered: 02-23-2007
ABCs of why your life is great
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Mon, 07-16-2007 - 10:27pm

I thought I could use some good karma. So I'm starting an ABC thread to look at positive things about my (and your) life. Here's how it works, in case you haven't done on of these before. I'll post something in my life that is great starting with the letter "A". The next person posts with something great about her or his life starting with "B" and we keep on going through the alphabet.

Here's my "A"

Absolute Autonomy - I'm the only grownup in the house making decisions. I don't have to consult someone else about what is right and best for my life! Right now, I'm enjoying that.

Who has one starting with "B"?

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Registered: 06-06-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 7:05am
Knowledge...the growth from this experience has given me so much knowledge about myself and others.
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Registered: 11-06-2006
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 12:33pm
LIFE - Being able to live life the way I want! Not having to put the remote in a certain spot, not having to be home a certain time to cook dinner, not having to be home when he gets home. MY LIFE IS GREAT!
Brenda
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Registered: 04-15-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 8:54pm
"Managing" my house, my kids, my money without having to worry about someone else's opinion. Not that I am all knowing but it is really annoying to be the only "grown-up" in the relationship. Now when I'm cleaning my house, it's because I made the mess or my kids made it. I don't have to watch him sit and flip the TV remote while I'm working my butt off to clean or take care of the kids. I go to bed exhausted every night and it is WONDERFUL because I am MANAGING all on my own without having to beg for his help to do the slightest little thing! I'd rather go to bed from sheer exhaustion anyday over going to bed out of boredom because he can't tear himself away from the TV long enough to talk to me!
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Registered: 04-15-2003
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 12:02pm

"N"ew clothes because I've lost weight and can't wear my old ones!!!

Come on...there has to be somebody else out there besides me to do this......

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Registered: 02-23-2007
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 1:01pm
"O"pening up myself to new experience and a new way of living my life (and new clothes for me too steph71!)
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Registered: 11-28-2006
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 7:30pm
May I interrupt with an AMEN, sister! So, my story!
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Registered: 07-19-2007
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 8:20pm
Pure emotional detachment. Not worrying about him, what he is up to, when and if he is coming home. I think you probably get the picture.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-12-2007
Fri, 07-20-2007 - 8:49am
"Q"uietly set under a tree with a good book. Relax, breath and enjoy.
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Registered: 07-12-2007
Fri, 07-20-2007 - 8:57am
"R"espect yourself. You are God’s beloved daughter who is strong, intelligent, and beautiful.
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Registered: 06-25-2007
Fri, 07-20-2007 - 3:31pm
For "S" I would like to "S"ay that this thread made me feel great!! I am about to embark on separation, and its nice to hear positive things :) Thank you guys!!!