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| Thu, 03-27-2008 - 6:45pm |
It's a little early, but I thought I'd get the check-in thread going. How did everyone's day turn out? Just remember tomorrow is TGIF!!


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I got a lot done today in spite of the coughing and it did me good to be physically active outside. It got up to 79 with a clear sunny sky and nice breeze, so it was perfect to work in the yard. I saw a number of types of butterflies and heard lots of birds. I wish so much you all could have been here today to enjoy a perfect spring day and those in the cold could have gotten a break. It was almost like something from "Enchanted" except there was no prince. The guy "formerly known as prince" was probably napping, so he could work all hours of the night. We did talk on the phone and email a few times today, which is typical.
I got all the sidewalks, curbs, and driveway edged and blown clean and used the leaves as mulch around some hollys down one side of our property. I trimmed the back row of shrubs in front of the house (There are 3 levels.), pulled weeds and baby oak trees out front, went to the pharmacy and a small trip to the grocery store, indulged in a tart cherry scone and hot Earl Grey tea at Panera this morning and had a nice chat with a young man Rob had worked with there who leaves for Air Force boot camp in 28 days, washed off the pool deck, and skimmed the pool while the dogs ran around enjoying the weather.
~~Rhonda~~
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This picture is so beautiful. I looked at it and wondered what it would be like to be there running.
Rhonda, I've been thinking of you all day. When Ryan left for college I couldn't go past his room.We emailed and IM'd so much and
Miss P
Today was a quiet laid back day here. I did a power walk on my treadmill and it felt really good. I honestly am not sure what I did with my day. Bob and I did catch a nap while the rain came down this afternoon, that was nice. I
Miss P
That picture is gorgeous.
Another long, crazy day at the office. I'm a medical biller and we're having "issues" getting a large number of our claims paid. It's taking forever to get the issues resolved, and it's playing havoc with getting claims resolved.
My cold is at least not getting worse (said she very quietly), but it's not getting any better, either. Another quiet evening tonight, I can see.
Thanks for asking. I am doing ok. I am talking to more people about my depression, including my earlier post, which is a good thing. I know not too many of us read between the lines in the posts (I was being kinda brave in what I said) but that makes sense -- let's stay motivated, for heavens sake
I feel really good that I keep going for these runs every day. I made a delicious two course stir fry tonight for my family and our young-adult friends. Asparagus, red peppers, broccoli, green onions, tofu, slices pork, brown rice. With a wonderful sauce of soy, sesame oil, lime juice, corn starch. As I type, my family and friends are happy cleaning up.
I know doing all these things (including visiting the depression message board) will help me. I know it is almost impossible to eat this well, do yoga, weight training and running, and not beat depression. (Yes, I have done plenty of therapy and medications over the years, and I have my handful of trauma to explain my demons; I know myself; depression is an unwelcome visitor which I must cope with until she decides to leave, and I work mightily to nudge her out the door).
Argh. That's my super powerful defense mechanism talking. The one that "wows" the therapists and keeps me going -- except in the middle of the night. I know all this; I am doing all the right things; but I am in pain. And I have a close family network and friends. But it is so hard to talk about!
I wonder how many of us are using our energy to focus on motivating ourselves to eat right, act right, exercise right, and "motivate each other right," to help us deal with our inner pain. Don't get me wrong, that's a good thing! But this is my little shout out.
Hugs all around,
Me
Debbie
Debbie
I am so glad that it is Thursday evening.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Come on down! I'll turn on the pool heater if you do!!
I was kind of looking forward to more drama in your post tonight. There's nothing good on TV. LOL!
~~Rhonda~~
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Evening Everyone,
What a wonderful picture Rhonda.
You Were Born An Original... Don't Die A Copy
ChaChaDeb
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