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What's everybody doing today?

I am trying to stay outa trouble.

I 'm feeling a bit of relief. I was able to get my 11 year old to take my place with taking our recyclables. Still didn't get them all out of here but our pile is greatly reduced and we can load what is left in my car to clear our floor space they are taking up-it does save us money to not have to pay for trash space for all of these and hopefully recycling is a good thing. My problem is just getting them there and they close at noon on Saturday. I'm thinking maybe the kids can take turns helping out-don't think husband will do it on his own he says he has an image to keep up.

As they were leaving I mentioned I'm getting low on gas and my car really could use washed too. My husband looked at me and said hey and I said-it's Valentines Day! (almost) Such a relief to get help with some of these mundane tasks.

Went and worked out at the gym and became a Costco member - now that can get me into trouble : )

I am at the office, I need to "pull my weight and make some money" teehee, it makes me laugh. I can always use that excuse to get away from BP - I have my own office. That always works - mention "money" - I think that's his mistress.

I was told not to get him anything for V Day. I already got a card and chocolates, but my oldest wants to give his girlfriend something so I think I will give him the chocolates to give to her. I may throw out the hint I would like to put $20 on my starbucks card, instead of flowers, IF he is getting me anything.

My youngest (13) wants to give a girl a rose at school Monday? How sweet...

I should work out but I quit my membership bc we were "going broke". That's ridiculous. But that's ok.

I'm rambling I don't know what to do after 2... that's when I get the boys from gma's house.

I wish we had a Costco here - been there before in other towns and they are cool.

Went to the flea market this morning and picked me up a knock off designer purse for ten bucks!

Hey Living, were you able to stay out of trouble?

When you are ready to GET into trouble call me, we will for sure find some!

It's all fun and games until the cops show up!!!

I had a date today.

I was nervous on the way there, didn't want to embarrass myself. Stopped and bought a small bouquet of flowers although I was worried it might seem too cliche. She seemed pleasantly surprised. We met for lunch and sat there talking and laughing for 6 hours. I still can't believe that much time passed so quickly. After I got home, she sent me a text telling me she had a great time and thought the flowers were "perfect".

I really am surprised at how much things can change after only 3 or 4 months. I don't know what will happen, but I feel like there are possibilities that I didn't think existed not too long ago.

confused dad

Life changes, we change. It does get better. Enjoy the ride. I know it feels so good .

I just shared all night and part of today with my lover. I think he is very very handsome and such a gentleman and smart and funny. And he is making me feel beautiful inside and out. He goes out of his way for me, but he does not go overboard. I told him that even if we never had another day together, I would always have him in my heart because I am healing in his company. I have already received so much. Today he asked me what happened in the marriage. I told him that my ex was diagnosed bp and would not take the meds. That he ended up abusing me emotionally and hurting me. I told him how I left all of a sudden one night. I told him how my husband had showered me with expensive gifts, but in exchange I was meant to submit. I told him I only married him not knowing he was bp, when he was in a stable period. I told him I was scared to leave, or I would have left sooner. I said that was the whole story. He said *there was no way to stay with an untreated bp, and even with meds it probably would be too hard. * He said he had a friend who was bp, and it was unimaginable that anyone could have a relationship with this friend. Anyway, I felt bonded to him after that. He listened so well.

Long bit here, about what I was doing today .

But, it feels good to tell it.

Post edited by: rch, at: 02/12/2011 11:14 PM