May Pagan Circle - Page 22

[aweynsayl]

i'm not really here, just had to share this video....(it's less than a minute, and is my new favorite morning ritual!)

[wombatclay]

I meant to say yesterday... thanks for the podcast link! I lurv T Thorne Coyle! I have her cds and illiad'd the book when it came out. I think her dance ritual is nifty too... I loved how she sort of looked at things from a slightly diffrent angle.

I'm feeling very swamped... I need a mental health day but don't see a break in the next couple of weeks. We do have a camping trip planned for early June though and that'll be nice!

[unschoolinmom]

I'm going to a party on the 4th for a friend who graduated (I'm asking for a virgin bloody mary because I NEED horseradish)..but I have NOTHING to wear. I need to get a dress that can fit me in a flattering way. Any ideas? (Can't be black)

[Maiasaura]

Aweyn, that's so cute!

unschoolin, what does your figure look like? I mean how are you built? If I remember correctly, you are short and round like me? I am 5'1" and 180ish. I have found a new style that I think is so flattering...finally, right? I'm so tired of hating my body. Anyway, it's empire waist with low-cut bodice and flowing, A-line style under the waistline. I lurve black, but you could find another color. Example: http://mystyleadvice.files.wordpress...ire-waist2.jpg I'm not much of a yellow fan, but I posted the pic for general example. I LOVE this style!

[unschoolinmom]

I'm 5'5" and at the moment 146. It's all in the three B's right now for me. Butt, Boobs, and Belly LOL. My waist is still curving in, but that's disappearing some.

ETA: That dress is TOOO adorable!

[southernmommie]

Hi everyone and new people!! I seriously haven't been on here in about a year, more or less.

I have started getting panic attacks in April. I got 3 that month and never had one before. I haven't had one since. But I'm wondering what I can do to combat it and make it go away. Now the theory is that I started getting them because my thyroid was WAY off, my hormones went into overdrive because I just got pregnant, and there were a lot of stresses going on. Going through one is about the worse thing I can think of. My first attack was an hour long. The other two following it was no longer than 30 minutes. But during that time you cannot fathom living your life like that. You are thinking of ways to stop it soon. I am good now, but I am just trying to prevent another one or find ways to help while I'm going through one. Anyone else know?

[CariOfOz]

Originally Posted by mamaofthree

he is now over qualified to shoot x-rays, and i am "too expensive" because of my experience. it is so f'ing crazy. who would think a nurse couldn't get a damn job.

i keep thinking something is going to happen, something good. this whole trip here to maine couldn't be for nothing. we couldn't have moved here to be homeless. maybe this was for us to grow closer, and then be open to new experiences, not be afraid to take a plunge, do something daring. i mean moving here on a wing and a prayer, well we have never done anything like that, EVER! and we did it. we totally stuck together. it has had it's ups and downs, but we are stronger as a couple. i know i seem to only share the bad, but we have had alot of good, so i think we can end this experiment, and not feel like failures.

h

It IS scary if the economy is that bad that a NURSE cannot get a job... health is usually one field that is rock solid. And sanitation.

Something awesome MAY happen there.. but something awesome may happen somewhere ELSE too. Be open to that. You've already proven that you can leap into the unknown and thrive.. so if he applies for the job in AZ, why the hell not? Life is an adventure if you make it one! You could always move here

Originally Posted by witchygrrl

As for Pagan Summer Camps, I think a good one would be about casting sacred space

I am not sure who would have the energy to head this campaign honestly. Most of us that have been involved with the previous ones are swamped with mundane life STUFF I'm doing good to get in here 2 or 3 times a week lately... so I really just can't commit the organizing time. They are wonderfully fun though

Originally Posted by Millie Ivy

Oh, Bella, hugs. You know what? You may love your ex, but you can't make him a better person. You can't make him healthy, or kind, or a different person that will then be a decent partner for you. HE might be able to, and might do it someday. But your job is to work on/with yourself, not try to fix him. I would seriously urge you to consider staying away from him for a long while and letting him get healthy away from you. And you work on your own boundaries. Because it seems like he got back and tromped all over them. hugs, hugs, hugs.
As far as you BF goes, you may need to do some soul searching on that too. You really want kids, and you may decide you need to be with someone who is more open ended on deciding how many. Your partner should have a say, and it's his prerogative to have an opinion, but nothing says you have to be there and agree. :-)

THAT is exactly what was in my heart... but diplomacy is NOT my strong point

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali

I'm so excited! Going to see my favorite children's book author this evening. Woot!
I just wish she was doing a signing at a store that I get a bigger discount at. I only get an 8% discount at the little bookstore that the event is at.

But, at least I finally get to meet the author (we've been emailing each other back and forth.)

Oh sounds fun I saw that Roo enjoyed himself too, bonus!

Originally Posted by wombatclay

I'm feeling very swamped... I need a mental health day but don't see a break in the next couple of weeks. We do have a camping trip planned for early June though and that'll be nice!

You and me both! On the sat. before my birthday MIL is taking the boys for an overnight... and if it's all 3 of the boys, dh & I are going out for a nice dinner & movie and maybe an evening stroll depending on where Just one night, but still a nice recharge!

Originally Posted by unschoolinmom

I'm going to a party on the 4th for a friend who graduated (I'm asking for a virgin bloody mary because I NEED horseradish)..but I have NOTHING to wear. I need to get a dress that can fit me in a flattering way. Any ideas? (Can't be black)

When I was about 4mos pg I had a business xmas party to go to.. I got a halter style dress with a high waist and it had a hankerchief hemline about mid calf. It was a VERY flattering style and I was all about the 3Bs at that point too LOL.

Originally Posted by southernmommie

Hi everyone and new people!! I seriously haven't been on here in about a year, more or less.

I have started getting panic attacks in April. I got 3 that month and never had one before. I haven't had one since. But I'm wondering what I can do to combat it and make it go away. Now the theory is that I started getting them because my thyroid was WAY off, my hormones went into overdrive because I just got pregnant, and there were a lot of stresses going on. Going through one is about the worse thing I can think of. My first attack was an hour long. The other two following it was no longer than 30 minutes. But during that time you cannot fathom living your life like that. You are thinking of ways to stop it soon. I am good now, but I am just trying to prevent another one or find ways to help while I'm going through one. Anyone else know?

Welcome back I used to suffer horrible panic attacks..frequently. Mine were not 'hormonal' they were related to my depression and the anxiety that came along with it. My biggest suggestions are to nurture yourself and make sure you are not taking on too much, and to look foward not back. It was VERY hard for me to stop stressing about WHEN the next one was going to happen, even after I had been on antidepressants and was much better. That was huge, Every time I thought about a panic attack I did the old rubber band on the wrist snap. It's a form of thought blocking and helps you break the cycle of ruminating on something. Prevent.. be healthy. You say you are good now, then focus on that and move on. Remember that you started having panic attacks in april.. and it seems that you stopped having them before May You need to somehow mentally stamp 'case closed' on panic attacks and see them as something past tense.

Ok that was quite a ramble Hope it made even a little sense!

Off to enjoy a glass of wine, and some World of Warcraft for the evening

[Aeress]

Do you ever wish that you had waited to open your email, cause something in it has totally set you off and now you just want to either crawl into bed or scream at the nearest rock?
Ok, vent over.

Unschoolin- I went with easy peasant style dresses or a simple pull over a-line with no waist. These worked during all of my pregnancies and could be found in any store.

Bella- listen to the wise ladies on this thread *hugs*

[DaughterOfKali]

Mamaofthree- This is why you need to move to my area. Tons of nursing jobs in the Boston area!

[Valerie.Qc]

Originally Posted by unschoolinmom

I'm going to a party on the 4th for a friend who graduated (I'm asking for a virgin bloody mary because I NEED horseradish)..but I have NOTHING to wear. I need to get a dress that can fit me in a flattering way. Any ideas? (Can't be black)

I've been eyeing this dress. Can't beat the actual price.

Same store, different dress.


This is a long week-end but DH is working all day every day.

After the freeze and snow on Mother's Day , we now have high temps. Need to get the kiddy pool out cause the next seven days will be 27C (over 80F) and over. It's crazy!!!

Yoga tonight!

[Maiasaura]

Originally Posted by unschoolinmom

I'm 5'5" and at the moment 146. It's all in the three B's right now for me. Butt, Boobs, and Belly LOL. My waist is still curving in, but that's disappearing some.

ETA: That dress is TOOO adorable!

Isn't it, though?
I am starting to think the 3 Bs are uber-sexy, and I'm glad. M helps a TON for me in that area. He lurves buxom, curvy women, and I've never had a man like that before; all my men have liked skinny women, and for 25 years that has set me up for failure.
He keeps going on and on about how beautiful I am, and how beautiful my fat butt is ("It's NOT fat, will you cut that out??" I mean...it's fat). I can't help but start to believe him
YAY for affirmations, right?

Originally Posted by southernmommie

Hi everyone and new people!! I seriously haven't been on here in about a year, more or less.

I have started getting panic attacks in April. I got 3 that month and never had one before. I haven't had one since. But I'm wondering what I can do to combat it and make it go away.

Has it really been that long?? Wow, time flies, huh? Welcome back!
Panic attacks...WOW, that is a long time. I had them, but for like less than a minute each time. That was awful enough. I could breathe myself through them, but it was tough. Mostly I kept at it because I'm a recovering addict and I did NOT want to use Xanax.
I haven't had them in quite a while, but sometimes I feel that edgy, pre-attack giddiness, and I have to breathe it away. I hate it.

Originally Posted by Aeress

Unschoolin- I went with easy peasant style dresses or a simple pull over a-line with no waist. These worked during all of my pregnancies and could be found in any store.

Oh yeah-- I forgot she is pregnant Well still, I think the empire style would look awesome. Valerie, fabulous link! And you can't beat the price!

Bella- listen to the wise ladies on this thread *hugs*

I went back to the gym today for the first time in months and months. I did 1.64 miles on the treadmill in 30 minutes, and even lightly jogged for about 1/3 of the time
Feels good to breathe deeply again!

M got his computer back He is at the library pounding out the resumes! Yay!

[Aubergine68]

aweyn, that video is adorable and exactly what I needed this morning. Thanks! *shamelessly sharing it with everyone I know*

Mamaofthree, I love your attitude towards life and I rejoice with you in the strength of your family and your marriage.

Maia, I work really hard to avoid situations where I have to explain things like Reiki to anyone who doesn't already know what it is.

Originally Posted by Millie Ivy

Aubergine, I can't play the elemental castings download. :-( said I needed real player, which I thought I had but I dl it again and it still won't work. I'm going to contact the website, and hopefully I'll be able to hear them soon!

I'm sorry to hear that! I have had no problem playing it on my mac with safari (nice to finally be able to say that) and was able to download it for free for my player through the iTunes store. First time I've ever activated my second-hand iPod, and I think the series was worth it.

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali

I'm so excited! Going to see my favorite children's book author this evening. Woot!

Woot! indeed!

Clay, I have Coyle's cds on my wish list now. I remembered that you had recommended her work.

Originally Posted by Aeress

Do you ever wish that you had waited to open your email, cause something in it has totally set you off and now you just want to either crawl into bed or scream at the nearest rock?
Ok, vent over.

Yes. I know exactly what you mean.

Originally Posted by Valérie.Qc

After the freeze and snow on Mother's Day , we now have high temps. Need to get the kiddy pool out cause the next seven days will be 27C (over 80F) and over. It's crazy!!!

Yoga tonight!

We had the hot earlier this week. My poor tomatoes got a bit sunburned but the peppers were happy. Now we are having cold rain all weekend. Will have to cover. That's life in zone 3.

Enjoy yoga! How long have you been doing it?

[mamaofthree]

well the magic of the TM continues! PMI totally totally wants dh back. he has a telephone interview for the job in mesa on monday. the old program director wants him to have the job BAD!
i think i said i put AZ on the TM, but not maine. i assumed we would be in maine and have a vacation to AZ. lol i must remember the universe wants me to be very specific! lol i know it isn't a 100% for sure thing yet, but man just knowing there is something out there, a plan "B" is such a relief. i am going to miss the ocean, the green, my bulbs and plants and all our trees. but it has been very hard to see the joy in that when you are afraid you will lose it all. i haven't worked in 3 weeks. it is crazy. and if dh's work here doers give him more hours it cuts into what i can work and it isn't enough for us to make it.
but what will be will be and we will just go with the flow... we can do that now. lol

h

[Millie Ivy]

Originally Posted by aweynsayl

i'm not really here, just had to share this video....(it's less than a minute, and is my new favorite morning ritual!)

How adorable! Thanks, that made my morning.

Originally Posted by CariOfOz

THAT is exactly what was in my heart... but diplomacy is NOT my strong point
I don't know how diplomatic I was, but thanks. I have some experience with getting out from under an unhealthy person and it's so hard. I feel for you, Bella!

When I was about 4mos pg I had a business xmas party to go to.. I got a halter style dress with a high waist and it had a hankerchief hemline about mid calf. It was a VERY flattering style and I was all about the 3Bs at that point too LOL.

Absolutely! I am super hippy, pear shape, and when I am pregnant I love the fitted, slightly skimpy at the bust then flowy on down. Love.


Off to enjoy a glass of wine, and some World of Warcraft for the evening

Cari, I just love you, you know that?

Originally Posted by Aeress

Do you ever wish that you had waited to open your email, cause something in it has totally set you off and now you just want to either crawl into bed or scream at the nearest rock?
Ok, vent over.

Yes. Yes I have. here, I'll hug you and a tree.

It's pool party palooza this weekend. Today is a pool party at a friends house, with a new homeschooling group. I haven't seen this friend in maybe 6 years? But we hover around each others circles and online. So I'm kind of excited to see her again. Her youngest and my middle were 1 year old boys when we last saw each other, and now they are 7!!!

And tomorrow is dd's birthday party at the ex's. Nervous about that. They invited all her homeschooling friends though, so I'll probably hang out with my own friends mostly which is comforting.

My house is all cozy and clean (except for the kids bedrooms! eek.) Yesterday I scrubbed the rat cage, did all my daily stuff, and swept and mopped the kitchen with lavender and peppermint essential oils. mmm. Feels so clean, not just *clean* but energetically... renewed? I don't know. I just got in the swing of things, being at home. Love it. I LOVE being at home!!!

[BellaLuna Rayne]

Morning All.

Thanks for the wise advice ladies. Its so hard to stop talking to him, especially when he is having such a difficult time now that he is out of the hospital. He did however get a job yesterday. A program for local Veterans called him up and he got hired, so I guess he won't be moving out of state now.

I talked with DBF a little more last night about the number of children/getting snipped thing. I got the line "its my body" after saying that was something we needed to discuss together and it wasn't fair that he made that decision. I got so angry that I just stopped talking about it mainly cause I had to drive and didn't want to be driving while fighting. *sigh* We kinda randomly talked names over dinner, my sister and my nephew's Dad (sister's ex) are expecting babies this year and I found out the names they are thinking of and was talking to him about it. Kinda just went from there.

I have a funeral to attend this afternoon. My Mom's best friend passed suddenly in her sleep. I plan on having a chat with my sisters (maybe both, don't get along with the baby sis) and my Mom on the way to the funeral. I also have counseling again on Tuesday.

Alright, I should probably go hop in the shower to get ready to head to my parents' house. I will probably be back tonight.

[saphire]

Yay Friday

Love the video aweyn!

mamaofthree- Sounds like you have good changes coming

Hi Southernmommie Sorry to hear you've been having panic attacks

Clay- I have to consider my reading time my mental health break. I've been taking lots of breaks lately, lol.

There are supposed to be thunderstorms for today and tomorrow here. I love the lightning.

Anybody have any good birthday rituals or such? I'm wanting to do a little something- my bday is wednesday.

[Millie Ivy]

saphire- much chocolate. And alone time. But I recharge alone, so that might be different for you. What does a perfect day look like for you?

[DaughterOfKali]

Having a bad day. Patience is shot to heck. Tired of Roo's bad behavior. Tired of people staring and laughing at my fatness in public.

[_ktg_]

DOK -

[unschoolinmom]

Yay momofthree!!!

DoK

I want to choke dh. There is one thing he does that really REALLY annoys me. He asks "why" to everything, stupid things. The most common why is "why does the dog bark?" when she starts barking at a knock on the door. And she was abused by her previous owner so the slightest raise of voice makes her whimper and he goes, "why is she doing that?"

I finally said, "maybe because she's a dog?" And he says, I don't know any dog that does that. He doesn't know dogs that bark or whimper? Grrr, I can already picture my hands around his neck.