It's Tuesday. Off to a good start?

Good morning everyone.  Thought I would start the thread.

Yesterday, my son applied for another job.  I don't think he got it and is very depressed.  I don't know what I can do or how to help him.  It is worrying me to death.

I wish the economy was better.  There really are no jobs out there.  Honestly, he is willing to do anything right now.

What a state of crap we are all in.  It just makes me want to scream.

Nothing really going on here.  Stayed mostly in the house yesterday babying my back.  Nothing seems to really help.  Ice, heat , stretching.  Can't wait to see the doc soon.

On a lighter note, I am busy helping my daughter start her own business.  I think she will do well.  She has the motivation.

I hope everyone has a great day.  Prayers to those in need and please pray for my son.

Peace

good start???? NO!!!

was awake at 4-again---so decided that i would start the thread- i am not on dial up anymore and what i do pay for this internet access should be awesome- ouch! it took so durned long to get to the page that i gave up and curled up in the chair with roxie and fell back to sleep!

so i'm glad to see that you started us!!!!

other than that--i guess i'm not doing too badly!

ok- mm---your son is NOT having job success (which i am sorry for) yet your daughter has the motivation to start her own business??isn't it amazing how two ppl with the same upbringing and background can be so different???? i see that among myself and my own kids....
anyhow- what kind of biz is she starting?

yesterday at the bank was pure=-well----monday first of the month ---nuff said1 and today is soc sec day for many many so it will be nuts!!!

i'm off tomorrow-

today is my mom's birthday- i was in cahrge of teh sf carrot cake -and went to bed- so! that will bite me in the ass later-

also- primary voting day--

one thing i have been concerned about is that michael reads these boards - usually i wouldn't care but this is my place for sanctity--honesty and freedom...he confirmed my thoughts a few nites ago by a comment he had made which could have only been generated by him reading one of my posts- so---ok! i was NOT being paranoid! and putting a password on or signing out wouldn't help--he could still view the boards!

humid is the word for today- so i need to get my hair frizz resistant and get self ready for work...

hugs and prayers.............

Hi Margo,

My son has had a string of bad luck the last year.  It just seem like he can get a break.  He is ambitious but there really is nothing out there.  Having a hernia doesn't help.  His claim was denied.  I don't know why.

My daughter is starting her own cleaning business..  Homes, offices, condo's, apartments and so on.  SHe is going to try it on  a weekly basis, monthly, b-weekly and special occasions.  Even have gift cards for a one time service to offer someone the gift of haing your house cleaned.  SHe has made up her business cards and flyers.  It would be great if she got some customers.  So far she has two and just started out.

Wish her luck!

Peace

Margo....HUGS my wonderful friend!!! (I understand)

Love ya.....connie d

Good Morning:

Back into the office today.  Was tough getting up when it was still dark out.  

I went back to sleep this morning and am now officially late leaving for work.  I still have to pack my breakfast and lunch for today.  Oh well better late than never.....

Yesterday was a nice day of working at home.  I got so much done.  I was talking to the AVP of my department and telling her how tired I had become after the upper gi.  She told me not to worry about work, go take a nap, everything in the office was quiet.  So I took a nap for the afternoon.

Working from home for the last 3 days was nice, but I miss the interaction of people.  Don't think I could do that full time.  

After work I'm planning to meet an old girlfriend in NJ for dinner.  We have not seen each other since the late 80's early 90's.  I can't wait to catch up!'

Gene is working late - clients today and tonight.

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

Ida

It's 85 degrees @ 6;00 a.m.  That's just wrong. This is the hottest summer we've had since moving to AR, breaking records almost every day. If I were still MO I'd be in BIG trouble!

Mary, so sorry about your son's job situation. What does he do and what buisness is your daughter starting?

Margo.....sorry and hugs

What a nice surprise to see our Peg in Red post on the the What are you eating thread this morning. So happy to have one of our "veterans" back into the group. Welcome back, Peggy!  And Linda B!  She's back too!  So exciting!!!

Gotta run and find out if anyone is eating. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Hi Mary and all my OFF friends,
Well, I did it.  I called and made an appointment to see a psychologist next week.  I checked with my insurance first to make sure it was covered and that she is on the provider list.  I have just been an emotional wreck lately and I find I am turning to old habits of letting too much food past my lips as a way of coping.  I'm hoping she can teach me some other ways of coping.  She also does hynotherapy so that is an option too.  To everyone around me I appear to be outgoing, happy and capable to handle anything.  But inside I know I'm close to the breaking point.
Thanks Eileen for our talk.  It really helped me.
Our cubmaster's father is terminally ill so I offered to spearhead the arrangements for our first Pack meeting.  It's a fishing derby at our local state park.  I've already reserved the pavillion and I'm calling in the other committe members to help. It makes me happy to be doing something for children.
In less than two weeks we will get to see our grandchildren again.  Something to look forward to.
Things are quiet this week at work.  The CEO and VPs are in our CA office.  My boss is out today, tomorrow and Friday.
The weather has been beautiful but it's clouding up so I think we'll be having rain before I get out of work today.
Thanks for listening to my rambling.
Hugs to all,
Bev

Bev:

Glad you are taking the first step to getting help. Remember, if this person doesn't work out or you don't feel comfortable, don't give up. Find someone else. It's an ongoing process. And I'm always here for you. We all are.

We all handle our issues differently. I let it all hang out. I'm overly emotional ... everyone can tell what's happening with me. Other people internalize it ... my dad was like that. You couldn't tell what was bothering him, if anything. He was the picture of calm, always. He seldom seemed rattled or upset about anything. Yet, he had high blood pressure, ulcers, etc. ... maybe if he had spoke up, it would have been better.

I hope it works out for you.

Eileen,
That is exactly what my problem is - I internalize everything.  I don't cry when I'm hurt,  I don't get mad when I'm wronged, I avoid confrontation and it's taking it's toll on me.  But boy, am I playing it over and over again in my head and stewing about it!
The insurance woman was very helpful (I know, can you believe it?).  I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.  She said I'm entitled to 12 sessions per doctor.  So if I don't like this psychologist, I can switch to someone else and my 12 sessions start over.  And she said that if 12 sessions aren't enough, the psychologist can put in for another 8 sessions and keep re-applying for additional sessions.  All this for a $15.00 co-pay each visit.
I'm feeling better already just knowing I'm getting help.
Thanks again for being there and all your help.
Bev

Hi Mary,

I wish your daughter much success and your son is among so many suffering from the same dilemma, which is why, while I don't love this job, I still get up each and every day and go, packing my best attitude, though the nagging fear that I am going to lose it because I am not as good as the rest of the folks here (all of which have been in this practice group (bankruptcy law) for 20 years an up), still pervades my head and heart and therefore while I am grateful to be employed, I am at a low point in my self esteem lately. . .  I am trying harder and asking for help more to increase my knowledge of what people around here know, which I did before, but no one really seemed willing to help. . . anyway, I will pray for your son to just hang in there until an opportunity presents itself, two of my friends just started new jobs yesterday, both have been in and out of work for the past 18 months, jobs are not only hard to come by, but employers want you to jump through hoops once you get one and if you don't, well there is a glut of people clamoring to give them what they want. . .

My reading and posting here has essentially used up my break time for now, but I wanted to stop by and say hey to my favorite OH peeps.

Wishing you all the best day possible and the peace and strength to get through those rough spots.

Hugs, Laureen