Dear Diary

[Loveslife]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hi R. and T.,
I've been remiss in not writing to Dear Diary, or more importantly, to the two of you, but I've been so busy working and LOVING EVERY SECOND OF IT!!

Our shop owner is teaching me how to run a business from the ground up. It involves so much, but I love it and my sales are still at an all time high..even with my extra work load. (I go in early to work on receiving inventory and special orders for my customers etc)

I just love it. If you're ever in Vero Beach, come in and say HELLO.

I'm also keeping busy because I just can't wrap my head around the terrible tragedy in CT. It is hard for Julie as she is caring for one of the students in preschool. (she just wanted to go back to preschool)

Julie knows many of the students, as she has their siblings in preschool and also her nieces attend the school. Just horrific.

Dr. K. gave me some tips to pass on to her though, and that was very comforting. As if she wasn't alone, and I wasn't in FL alone. Hard to explain.

Anyway, I received a bonus of 400.00 for Christmas and 250.00 about a month ago. Not bad for our little shop and our owner W. is unbelievably lovely and just a great woman.

Sorry that I'm bragging but I feel proud of myself and useful. (I'm now the highest earner between DH and myself. Isn't that funny!! Who knew I could do so much.

T., I just read 'Night' by Elie Wiesel and thought of you the whole time. I read the book after the tragedy. I don't know why.

I love you T. and M. says HI!!

R., you see me on FB but HOW ARE YOU????

Please give us a long, lengthy update on how you are fairing.

It's 30 degrees in FL tonight but I'm sure T., is smiling at that. T. has had already much snow, I think?

It will be back to 80 degrees next week though.

I love you guys,

XOXOXOX)

J.

[tina martin]

The tragedy is unbearable.

You, J, are astounding in your talents, interests, magnificent mind and spirit. Now literature is my pillar, but not a book like Night. Top Iranians need to read it, not us. Have recently discovered Julian Barnes, the English novelist. I usually read the long departed writers, so he is a change. Interesting view into current mores.

To you and Julie and family and Brooke and M and R I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year, Love.....t

[SoWhatif]

Hi Girls. Hope all is manageable for ya,s. Looking at the nice warm beach "on fb" in January is refreshing. But here there is a foot of snow and 5 degrees the night before. Next week is going to warm abit to around 30 in daytime. I like the snow as long as I do not have to work out in it.
Thanks for asking about me J. My life royally sucks at the moment. Started spiraling down in 2008. I do think things have leveled off and getting somewhat organizable. Still doing Moms breakfast and meds and the how is she doing look over daily, which wouldn,t be bad if she was not 24 miles away. There are two caregivers threwout the day. The survailence system has given me away to show her yesterday and also see who comes and goes. So far keeping her up and involved during the day she is sleeping at night. As for my work that has became a major challange in more ways than 1. Loosing half a day and the torturous change in the auto industry has all but put me out of business. I have been self employed since 1990.
In 08 twenty years of gain was erased. And yes I still have a attitude. Overall life is good as long as i do not factor in not having one. Certin someone enduring the menopause thing and it is for me like standing in the interstate dodging on coming cars. I am no saint so lets say things have their moments. I attribute it as the 35yr adjustment process that will be ongoing.v As me personally, I am lately realizeing I am not a teenager anymore. I catch myself in senior moments and wonder what or when. There are alot of traits we pickup and build on that really does not help when a new day changes things. To be tottally honest I am abit weary and discouraged, I will not give up nor give in. Each day is anew and with that a growth is what I will try to find. I have a counseler/consultant that I bounce things off of so to say stay out of the ditch and she has kept me moving forward instead of just say f it.


Mrs. T,
Wishing you in great form while baby sitting them Rockies. Actually I envy your location.

You 2 young Ladys be safe.

R

ps, I forgot to mention I love our new anthracite coal stove. The Furnace rarely comes on and the house still around 70+ degrees when it is 20 outside. Takes about 10 min a day to clean and refill the beast.

[tina martin]

R, I always smile when I read your lively chatter. You have hung on and will keep on fighting. 35 years for you, 51 for me, only I go into a panic when the Old Boy talks about the R word (retirement).

It's been mighty cold here too, but no complaints. I actually like the cold. And, yes, it is pretty. Every day on my walk I see the snow covered mountains, beautiful sky and white puff clouds. Being a mile high makes a difference. Best to you and your family for 2013.

[SoWhatif]

Hey all,
On Facebook our J is playing her work on the beach. At my house we just recieved 4" of snow and 14 degrees. I assume T has ice cycles. Hope all is manageable. Ma is doing great, she has picked up a cold but it seems better. Awaiting another care giver so we can get rid of comfort keepers. The have so many regulations that they are impotent. I see our Dr K is staying very active. Talking running for political office. We do need some sanity in our house of leaders. The wife told me she wants a ar15 or equivalent to fend off loyalists. The next few years are appearing to be turbulent. Who has a garden? Making early plans for ours. Must go And get some work done, snow is fun to play in but makes working abit nasty.

Be safe

R

[SoWhatif]

That was my first iPad post, I am thrilled.....

[tina martin]

R, you bring the news of FB and apparently all other technologies. Even without them I think I'm subject to Dr. K's latest Delusion Disease. Read him at FOX and always manage to diagnose myself with every new psych disorder that he presents, ha ha. Cherish that time at LTT.

Good news about your mom. Cold will go away. I take Vit. C to control my tendencies to colds. As long as she can remain in her own environment she is very fortunate, no small thanks to your big efforts. We sure had icicles but as soon as the sun reappears they disappear. Being a mile high the sun is more intense. Considering what's going on elsewhere, am thankful indeed. Always happy to hear from you.

[Loveslife]

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[tina martin]

Am I hallucinating? Thought I saw a post, J, ready to respond, but to what? This is a good test for the old brain. Am I losing it? Could be.

Regardless, sure hope you are OK and all is well. Looking forward to hearing from you again, Love..........T

[tina martin]

In case you check in once in a while, here are Valentines for you and R and everyone at StressCenter.com.

The concept of Love has blossomed as perhaps never before. Sometimes it seems over sentimentalized but do believe it is a more powerful force than all else. Happy Valentine's Day.