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07/03/2012 12:56 PM

4th of July plans

TennisP

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Anyone have something fun planned?!

I may go out to my parents tomw depending on how awake I feel...

Have a safe and happy 4th and remember the people who sacrificed for us.

F- Face
E- Everything
A- And
R- Recover!
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07/03/2012 04:34 PM Top
mimi84 Posts: 9092 VIP Member	I MIGHT go watch the Macy's fireworks.. I have to see how the weather is as they are calling for severe thunderstorms.. Will you be barbecuing or anything Tennis? Previous discussions I participated in: Your Feelings Matter! What have you learned? Questions to pass the time

07/03/2012 04:39 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	I'm not sure yet...it's rainy around here but may go visit my parents....I'm going to wait and see how I'm feeling tomorrow (aka alert vs drowsy!) F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems

07/03/2012 04:42 PM Top
mimi84 Posts: 9092 VIP Member	Well whatever you decide to do, I hope you really enjoy your day! Previous discussions I participated in: Your Feelings Matter! What have you learned? Questions to pass the time

07/03/2012 04:43 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	Thanks! It's rainy as we speak! I am going to have to change from shorts to pants....I was hoping my summer clothes would help the sun come out! F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems

07/03/2012 07:23 PM Top
Conn65 Posts: 9593 Group Leader	I have lots of plans for the 4th.... spending the day with the family lounging at the pool..... then going to a BBQ at my nephews..... then heading to the center of town to watch fireworks from my sisters, they set them off right behind her house...the ground shakes they're so close. The traffic gets to me though, so wish me luck !!!! I miss going to the fireworks in Columbus. It's one of the largest fireworks displays in the midwest here's last years finale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqfUw7dAfxA&feature=related ~Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live. ~Nicolas de Chamfort ~Listen to what you know instead of what you fear. ~ Richard Bach Previous discussions I participated in: I HAVE ELECTRICITY Happy Tuesday! July 3rd Who Inspires You?

07/03/2012 09:41 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems

07/03/2012 09:42 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	. F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems

07/03/2012 09:44 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LSarhZpnMs&feature=related F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems

07/03/2012 10:08 PM Top
TennisP Posts: 2451 Senior Member	. F- Face E- Everything A- And R- Recover! Favorite anxiety book: Mindfulness Through Anxiety and others have helped too like success stories. PM if you need more recommendations! Previous discussions I participated in: 25 Ways to self nurture! Your Feelings Matter! How to Feel Happy Despite Persistent Problems
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