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piojitos #1693358 10/10/06 10:06 AM
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I am suggesting that you try to develop a preemptively positive approach and attitude. That's all.


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hellooooooooo,

Happy belated birthday Nams...hope you enjoyed your good-n-plenty's...I detest them...would have chosen sugar babies if picking candy but to each her own! Perhaps we would agree on a beverage...shall I toast your birthday tonight with a dry chardonnay, a bit of Remy Martin or cup-a-joe?

Luna...sorry to hear about your dad...if he is anything like you he will find the silver lining, stare the challenge in the face and move on with it, learning and loving. He is in my prayers

Larousse...I am equally sorry about your dad...I am sure he is too ashamed after all this time and his actions...have you ever considered contact?

Stph20...where are you girl? I'm waiting to hear how much you have accomplished in the past 48 hrs with your no SF clause in place

Todd...how can you ask what can possibly be accomplished in one session...do I detect some fear of penetrating to the land of hidden emotions and repressed angst??? You are such a tough guy and have built up some pretty impressive coping mech's...can't say I wouldn't feel the same, however considering I bet the cost is not a factor for you what is the harm of a little Harley? I would dive on the opportunity! JMHO

BK...can I borrow your invisible suit, I think I could do a little investigative work if you could loan it out???

Pio...I agree with the we will see...timing is everything...hopefully you will get the opportunity to lay out the boundaries...it would be ideal if G came to you and asked how she could make things better...but since I live in the real world and have given up on fantasy you may need to create some adult time and have your "talk"...I would give it a little time though and allow G the opportunity to initiate

Welcome 2Regret...did I get that right? If not, take no offense I'm half crazy and haven't had near enough coffee yet

Kiwi...sounds like you are living large...roast a marshmallow for me

I posted a challenge about listing top 3 M issues according to our spouses: My H's c/o even as recent as when I polled him today were 1) my negative attitude 2)onstant "scowling" 3) overbearing

Negative attitude-I do have a tendancy to be more pesimistic when it comes to personal affairs. I am the most cheerful and optimistic person in my professional work which is medical...giving constantly so that what is left over almost all goes to my kids and ooops there is not much left over for the H. I recognize that as a real problem and have been working on it for the past year and have gotten tons better in this area...unfortunately it has coincided with my WH year long spring break behavior. How about that for timing. He does have a legit point here and I have a pretty good handle on this now.

Scowling- it's true I only smile when laughing or extremely happy...my mom is the same way which makes matters worse for WH since his biggest fear is i will morph into my mother! I love my mother but do make a conscious effort to avoid morphing b/c she is extemely negative and rarely smiles. I have not made a conscious effort to smile ...it feels weird but I guess I should look into learning how to make it happen...couldn't I just be genuinely happy and it would take care of itself?

Overbearing-if you act like a kid you get treated like a kid was how I functioned up until a few months ago...H hasn't noticed much cuz he is to used to being busted but I am moving more toward the FF and LA philosophy of controlling what I can and letting everything else go...I don't ask questions anymore...don't make plans that include H and have zero expectations of him...is there such a thing as underbearing??? I believe all WS think BS are overbearing anyway. I do have a strong and assertive personality which has served me well in all aspects of my life except M...I think perhaps it is too apparent that I could do just fine without a spouse therefore they don't feel "needed"...the irony is although I could successfully function and go through life I opt to actually try and enjoy life it isn't obvious but I need lots of affection, conversation and companionship which I haven't had in years.These are major contributors to the scowling negative woman! Who is she anyway?

So, now that you woke up from your nap...have a great day!

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Todd...how can you ask what can possibly be accomplished in one session...do I detect some fear of penetrating to the land of hidden emotions and repressed angst??? You are such a tough guy and have built up some pretty impressive coping mech's...can't say I wouldn't feel the same, however considering I bet the cost is not a factor for you what is the harm of a little Harley? I would dive on the opportunity! JMHO


Hi 2much,

Superman ain't scared of nothing.

Seriously, I have no fear about delving into whatever layers of subconscious he would choose. I don't like the idea of telephonic IC because I like to look into people's eyes and also accurately understand the inflection and tone better as afforded by a live meeting. Still, I will consider a session with the "elder" Dr. Harley, assuming he is old enough for me. No, money is not an issue, even after splitting with WW.

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the barren wait

Is it really "wait"? I always thought it was the barren waste? It's what I remember singing in choir, although admittedly that was an era or two ago. How about Tumblin' Tumbleweeds? Western music was big in Hawaii back in dinosaur days.

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the barren wait

Is it really "wait"? I always thought it was the barren waste? It's what I remember singing in choir, although admittedly that was an era or two ago. How about Tumblin' Tumbleweeds? Western music was big in Hawaii back in dinosaur days.

t&l

You are correct. It should be waste.

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My, you have many identities...I forgot about Superman...are you competing with TRC??? Glad to hear you will at least consider the Harley option. How's the colored font going these days? I'm waiting until you start seeing PINK!!!! If that happens your only hope will be for Pio to share his pink secret...maybe he should have worn the pink shorts to welcome G...seeing the reaction it got here...at least it would have been a great ice breaker:)

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I'm guessing it was probably a bad thing to forget about Superman...please forgive my disrespect...nothing personal Clark

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What can be accomplished in one appointment?


It's me...not Larousse...calling you stubborn!

...and you just proved my point...


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I really need to quit procrastinating and get to my huge pile of work that is screaming to be done...so far I have cleaned, done laundry, made business calls and puttered around looking for any reason not to conquer the pile of paperwork...don't worry I am not on the companies dime...it is school work which I torture myself with pushing the envelope to the last possible minute and then can become extremely efficient and productive...if I have lots of time I just putter...I think my multitasking personality suffers challenge doing this school thing compared to the work world...did I say that out loud???

No, I don't mind talking to myself a bit, quite comfortable in fact...is that a sign...ok, so if I answer that would be pretty telling huh??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

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My, you have many identities...I forgot about Superman...are you competing with TRC???

TRC is out of my league. I wouldn't stand a chance.

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How's the colored font going these days?

Still seeing red periodically and episodically. Except when I read a few of Larousse's posts and then the font looks permanently red. I cannot explain it. I also see double, but that is an entirely different story.

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I'm waiting until you start seeing PINK!!!! If that happens your only hope will be for Pio to share his pink secret...maybe he should have worn the pink shorts to welcome G...seeing the reaction it got here...at least it would have been a great ice breaker:)

Well, I am not convinced. The picture of Pio with the pink shorts turned my stomach. Hey, wait, it had nothing to do with the pink shorts. Still.....

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The picture of Pio with the pink shorts turned my stomach. Hey, wait, it had nothing to do with the pink shorts. Still.....


Jealousy over the power tools huh?

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I'm guessing it was probably a bad thing to forget about Superman...please forgive my disrespect...nothing personal Clark

No sweat Lois.

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What can be accomplished in one appointment?


It's me...not Larousse...calling you stubborn!

...and you just proved my point...

I am not stubborn. I am not, not not!!

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The picture of Pio with the pink shorts turned my stomach. Hey, wait, it had nothing to do with the pink shorts. Still.....


Jealousy over the power tools huh?

Oh no Luna. Nothing to be jealous, or envious, about.

ToddAC #1693372 10/10/06 11:11 AM
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Oh yeah. shoot. don't worry about her words, look at her actions. Yeah. That's right. Silly me.


Sounds like the guy didn't get much sleep last night!

....I wonder why?

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ToddAC #1693373 10/10/06 11:38 AM
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Superman ain't scared of nothing.


Uhmmmm.....

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I don't like the idea of telephonic IC because I like to look into people's eyes and also accurately understand the inflection and tone better as afforded by a live meeting.


You seem to be managing just fine without looking into OUR eyes and without hearing OUR voices!


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lunamare #1693374 10/10/06 11:42 AM
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You seem to be managing just fine without looking into OUR eyes and without hearing OUR voices!


Luna shoots...and she scores...the crowd cheers wildly...Luna! Luna! Luna!

2muchhrtbrk #1693375 10/10/06 12:07 PM
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Oh no Luna. Nothing to be jealous, or envious, about.


No...I won't call you on it....now I know you are doing it on purpose!


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Luna shoots...and she scores...the crowd cheers wildly...Luna! Luna! Luna!


...ooops!....didn't know there was a crowd!

....or else I would have put on my lipstick!


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lunamare #1693377 10/10/06 01:14 PM
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I think there is always a crowd available here...sad but true

forget about the lipstick, I think Todd would prefer the whipstick since he has already alluded to handcuffs...

no she didn't...

yes, she did

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