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re: "hot as snot" Yeah, it's like my Gram's "They think they're hot shit on a silver platter but really they're just a cold turd on a paper plate." So "hot as snot" is meant well! It just rhymes and stuff. ; p

from might-could :

GO, JESS GO! One add'l thing: you don't atually eat until you're FULL. Eat until you're "not hungry." You can eat more in a few minutes if you find "not hungry" meant well, maybe still hungry...So work on the first sign of not hungry rather than full. Here's an easy thing to do when I'm at work: I work while I eat anyway (unhealthy) but in doing so, I'm taking bites and chewing while working...at some point when I go to take another bite, I say, "Oh, maybe I'll let it sit for a minute or so." I almost always go back to eating it all BUT if I don't, YAY me!!! I think it's training me to be mindful. At night? Ooo, not-so-much easy. : ) That's *me* though, you'll be GREAT!

from erianne1 :

It shouldn't be a problem what to take for Beltane to eat. My friend is on that program and we do fest for 5 days in May. She brings a cooler full of precut bagged fresh fruits & veggies which seems to work well. Good luck to you girl! You'll make it!

from might-could :

Hey, thanks for the note! Recover, well sorta except this week has been the usual getting beat over the head plus some : )

from serenaville :

Glad to read something from you again!! I just got my computer back too, though it took much longer for me than it did for you. The format of your update was clever, I might have to copy you! Er, TRIBUTE you. I meant tribute. Yeah. Welcome back!! ;)

from erianne1 :

*happy dance* She's back!!!!!

from ilmomof3 :

Wow!!! You've been busy! And when are you comin' down again? I swear, if people can visit you from the Midwest, I really have NO excuse. Maybe a nice cool trip to Prescott is in order. Can I stay with you so I can avoid my sister-in-law? ;-P Kidding.

from nixtress :

I hope you're okay over there. It's been awhile since you updated. Just getting worried and wanted you to know I've been thinking of you.

from erianne1 :

Hey chiquita...where are you? You haven't updated in forever. Everything ok? People miss you, ya know. I hope all is well and you're just busy with work. I'll keep a good thought for you.

from jorod74 :

you are a doll. god, when i least expect it, you surprise me. now tell those bad people to behave and you take care a you, okay? be sweet, be well and i send all my best.

from nixtress :

Thank you. Hope you're feeling better soon, too.

from hissandtell :

Sorry to hear you're feeling down, but I'm awfully glad you're back. You know, I'd actually given up on you! Yes, I should have known better with a girl like you... Hope things level out for you very soon. Love, R xxx

from erianne1 :

I'm sorry you're ill and hope that you get better soon. I hope it "all" gets better soon. Sometimes things have to be slogged through in order to achieve total catharsis. I'll keep a positive thought for you.

from ilmomof3 :

::hugs:: That's all. And a waiting cup of java.

from nixtress :

Happy Monday/Valentine's Day.

from might-could :

Hork my hecticity as you please. I have actually invented words that like, 20 years ago I heard people saying in other cities...it makes one wonder if it was a synchronicity where I came up with it at the same time as someone else or if it travelled?! Hope you're well!

from ilmomof3 :

Hey, I've read that book... actually even met River at the Grove once. He invited us to some events while we were in St. Louis, but I was never able to go. Let me know what you think -- I've heard good things about it.

from ozarklily :

I so admire you writing this stuff out. It�s not in a journal or a workbook where prying eyes cannot see. It�s hard work. His �Self Matters� was terribly painful but it helped me �see� things I said to myself too. As you mentioned, a lot of the things were not originally placed by me but �given� to me by others and perhaps it�s easiest to rid ourselves of those things first? You deserve to rid yourself of those mean thoughts and embrace positive, life-affirming ones in their place. You�re not alone, I can say that much! Hugs

from jorod74 :

fear of the future, fear of what you will find at the end of a journey terrifies me, too. we know ourselves well enough that we aren't sure how we will handle that moment of discovery. but with your friends, with the faith you have, you can't do any worse than not getting there. be strong, love and we will be there for you. keep writing and keep your chin up.

from ilmomof3 :

Wow, I could have written a lot of that myself, especially the pieces about self control and exercise. Do you have any friends you could buddy with at the gym? That has been a major factor in getting me there lately...

from might-could :

Well good luck! I bought and DID the work in the Self Matters book and it was really VERY painful. It took me some months and 2 journals of work (filling out responses to all his questions). That lead me to doing 13 months of Dark Moon workings (rituals) and then I started doing some Feri working and THEN I began my actual therapy sessions! : ) My point is, each one of those things built upon the next to help me face things that I had hidden from age 3. That's a lifetime of hiding and every bit of it's worth it. YOU are worth it. I know cuz I know you, not to mention you're worth it cuz you're J!

from ms-do :

You've made the first step...excellent....i'm right beside you.....good luck

from hissandtell :

Well, that was an inspiring entry. I wish you luck on your journey - it sounds certain to succeed if you begin it with the right motives. We all have those glossy veneers that both protect us and propel us forward in so many ways, yet shield us from change and growth at the same time. Good luck. Love, R xxx

from ilmomof3 :

I am not only with you on the journey, but recently came to the same book with the same concerns. It's sitting accusingly at my bedside right now wondering why I'm not reading it. Let me know the next time you're in town and we can commiserate over a cup of something low-calorie. :-)

from might-could :

'sank oo s'much! I figured whatever it was got fixed via Andrew and he's just too damned busy to go emailing people letting them know "I fixed it." : ) We have snow today. I ran out and checked that my door still opened and it did : ) It has been rainy and it switched over this morning.

from might-could :

Hey toots, do me a favor and through my diary, click on the "signmyguestbook" and try signing. I emailed Andrew twice about different problems with it and never heard from him (assuming he found no probs?). I know you're busy but if'n you get a chance...thx!

from pandionna :

Oh honey, I laid claim to Viggo a long time ago. The moment I found out he has a publishing company, he was mine. So sorry. So very sorry. But the boy is mine.

from citlalli31 :

wow, that was such a teenybopper-esque entry, but i liked it. you have good taste, mujer.

from might-could :

running the risk of offering "duh, I already know that" advice: things that melt snow and ice: straight salt from the kitchen (in a pinch), actual "ice-melt" crap you buy at a feed store or home depot-y place, kitty litter (offers meltability *and* traction), water softener "pellets". In my area, stores run out of "official" melty stuff so we have learned to use whatever is on hand. Another big hint: that 50 lb bag of sand for gardening (at home depot in summer) can be used to sprinkle some on top of snow/ice for traction. If you burn wood, "cinders" or ashes are excellent at melting and their darkness attracts sun's rays which further melt in the sun *and* it gives traction. We use our own cinders on our hill mostly and sprinkle the "ice-melt" frugally. LOVE and soft-fallin' to ya!

from serenaville :

Yikes! Sorry to hear about your nasty fall. I empathize. Well, my tailbone does. Footwear with spikes might work well for both of us... who knows, might even spark a trend! *HUGS*

from might-could :

My sugar! �barging� in on your introspection..What you wrote so succinctly about �putting yourself out there� v. what you know is true about how much you really share or keep to yourself...That�s how I feel. I wonder how true that is for everyone? Or is it �just us?� : ) xoxo

from ilmomof3 :

Awww... I'm so missing the snow. It's a good thing it's so rainy. Almost as good.

from pandionna :

Awwww, just lovely!

from mom-on-roof :

So pretty, both of you. She looks like a little cherub, you should dress her only in swaddling cloth and perch her on puffy white clouds!

from might-could :

Hey baby! You and herself are darling, indeed! Also, methinks you�ve gone and made more of your hair light. You look like a �Charlie�s Angel� from my childhood!

from nixtress :

Happy New Year.

from might-could :

"Fake it till you make it" or "If you can't dazzle them with brillance, baffle them with bullshit." The 2nd one was from the cutest guy (Ken doll) you've ever seen. I miss him. Such good advice! : )

from erianne1 :

This entry contains fudge info just for you. *grin* http://erianne1.diaryland.com/041225_24.html

from cinamonjaide :

Hi Since you are on my buddy list, I figured I would give you the link to my message board community. It's a laid back place with a few online friends. You are welcomed to join if you want. If not, that's fine, but I wanted to extend the invitation and let you know you would be welcomed. Here is the addy: http://groups.msn.com/ShovemeintheshallowwaterbeforeIgettoodeep

from might-could :

You know, I'm so glad you understand! And actually, I went over to wenchie's and found that link to the "disclaimer" site for bloggers. I added it (however I somehow deleted the link to my guestbook, hmmm). And yes, please, thank you, I'd rather to not be as a favorite to keep "down" my circulation : ) xoxo

from might-could :

Hey there! While I don't feel the need to "hide" from *you,* I must warn that my diary is a shit-dumping-depot. It's all about bitching/ being crazy/ paranoid/ etc. I don't mind if you peruse but remember this is the Evil LR Zone. Consider the "caveat" on Wench77's diary the same for mine ; p

from erianne1 :

I hate to say it, but first impressions are usually the most accurate in these situations. And sometimes it takes a while to find a group that's right for you. It's sort of like searching for a crystal to buy...wait for the one that vibrates and welcomes you. It's out there waiting, so don't settle for "eh" when you could be finding "oh!" with a little more effort. :)

from greenwitch :

EXCELLENT legal advice. Oh, and your choice of reading material is very EXCELLENT too. Glad you found time to update in all the busy-ness.

from rs536-2000 :

I loved your legal advice--your job sounds fantastic, albeit exhausting. I'm glad that you're updating more often.

from pandionna :

I hear ya on men who can cry. I've seen some pretty big, manly-men types lose it. I think they're bigger men for it.

from cinamonjaide :

I dont like it when men cry. I guess I am a bit sexist. It has to be a really good reason. My husband was crying alot when we first got married, and I hated it

from cinamonjaide :

Hi my name is Jaide, and I am just letting you know that I added you. Take a look at my journal, and hopefully you will add me too. If we are already friends, GREAT! I am sending a note to everyone on my buddy list, so just overlook this, if we have already exchanged journals. Jaide

from pandionna :

Glad to see you writing again. I missed you! Hope you like the snow. Why not see about learning to ski? Heh.

from might-could :

Hi! Big hugs to you and keep warm!

from hissandtell :

So glad you're back. You know, shopping for boots is one of the things I do best. (Falling on my arse is another.) Good luck with your group - hope it gives you what you're looking for. Love, R xxx

from nixtress :

I hope you're doing well, hope that you have a great holiday. Thinking of you.

from erianne1 :

I need the keys to get into your diary dear. Seems I've lost them. Thanks :)