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susannah said: CarrieMpls said: It's been out of my regular rotation for about a year now. Without any kind of meaning to, really. I find I really, really miss the social aspect, but don't miss anything else.  But you still go out with your friends, without drinking/a lot, though, right? I guess its the same as not smoking  Yes and no.
I still see my close friends quite a bit. I am spending more time home alone, but all in a good way. What I miss is the simply social aspect. I went out a few weekends ago with friends and it really made me think about things. The first bar we were at we ran into an old friend from my crazy club kid days and this guy went on and on about how much fun he knew the night would be/knew he was at the place to be when he saw me and my friend Rick wherever out he was. When we got to the dance club later in the evening I ran into someone I used to see out all the time who out of the blue said, "You know, I always said it wasn't a party till Carrie got there." 
I always knew I was a bit of a party girl back in the day, but I never realized I had a reputation about town for it. And I'm not sure what to make of that.
Then again, it made me realize, I miss that aspect. The running into friends you only see out and about aspect. I don't meet new people by only hanging out with my known group of friends.  |
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ZombieKitten said: Imago said: I recently got a very short hair cut. It has changed my life in many positive ways. I'm saving on shampoo and other hair products, and no longer have to worry about mishaping my hair when I let the top down in my car.
I think getting a new avvie has done wonders for you!  good for you!
It's so nice to have somebody actually appreciate being one of my avatars. | |
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Imago said: ZombieKitten said: I think getting a new avvie has done wonders for you! good for you!
It's so nice to have somebody actually appreciate being one of my avatars. keep it as long as you like  | |
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As of today,
I'm not doing any more porn. It's gotten too political. | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: This winter has been hard for me. I've been sad and stressed a lot.
Due to various things, but a significant part that has been troubling me is that my financial irresponsibility over the past couple of years is coming back to bite me in the ass. I don't really know what I'm going to do about it. "More month than money" is a GREAT way to put it. But. . .I'm going to take care of it, and it will be ok.
Like Anx, I'm having a bit of a last hurrah. . . an on-the-cheap last hurrah, but. . . going to NYC over spring break, and I think it will be a nice little shake-up, get me out of my kinda glum routine a bit. Then, I come back and settle into a challenging quarter at school, a new weight training routine that I've been enjoying but would enjoy more if my energy weren't so low, and utter financial discipline. I'm also going to continue something that I've been working really hard at over the past several months, which is getting rid of clutter and being a better housekeeper, so that my home is a nice place ot be. I'm going to be a better me. Happy spring!  yay you!
i'm almost as excited to be on the other side of my "last hurrah" as i am to start hurrah-ing, to be honest. ALMOST. as excited.  | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: This winter has been hard for me. I've been sad and stressed a lot.
I'm a little bit insane lately but you can always call me when you're down. Due to various things, but a significant part that has been troubling me is that my financial irresponsibility over the past couple of years is coming back to bite me in the ass. I don't really know what I'm going to do about it. "More month than money" is a GREAT way to put it. But. . .I'm going to take care of it, and it will be ok.
Like Anx, I'm having a bit of a last hurrah. . . an on-the-cheap last hurrah, but. . . going to NYC over spring break, and I think it will be a nice little shake-up, get me out of my kinda glum routine a bit. Then, I come back and settle into a challenging quarter at school, a new weight training routine that I've been enjoying but would enjoy more if my energy weren't so low, and utter financial discipline. I'm also going to continue something that I've been working really hard at over the past several months, which is getting rid of clutter and being a better housekeeper, so that my home is a nice place ot be. I'm going to be a better me. Happy spring! | |
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Anx said: HereToRockYourWorld said: This winter has been hard for me. I've been sad and stressed a lot.
Due to various things, but a significant part that has been troubling me is that my financial irresponsibility over the past couple of years is coming back to bite me in the ass. I don't really know what I'm going to do about it. "More month than money" is a GREAT way to put it. But. . .I'm going to take care of it, and it will be ok.
Like Anx, I'm having a bit of a last hurrah. . . an on-the-cheap last hurrah, but. . . going to NYC over spring break, and I think it will be a nice little shake-up, get me out of my kinda glum routine a bit. Then, I come back and settle into a challenging quarter at school, a new weight training routine that I've been enjoying but would enjoy more if my energy weren't so low, and utter financial discipline. I'm also going to continue something that I've been working really hard at over the past several months, which is getting rid of clutter and being a better housekeeper, so that my home is a nice place ot be. I'm going to be a better me. Happy spring! yay you!
i'm almost as excited to be on the other side of my "last hurrah" as i am to start hurrah-ing, to be honest. ALMOST. as excited. I'm excited for you. You're gonna have so damn much fun.
And then to come home and have goals, you know? It's a nice thing. Pretty fun to be looking down the road at buying a place and all. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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Stymie said: HereToRockYourWorld said: This winter has been hard for me. I've been sad and stressed a lot.
I'm a little bit insane lately but you can always call me when you're down. Due to various things, but a significant part that has been troubling me is that my financial irresponsibility over the past couple of years is coming back to bite me in the ass. I don't really know what I'm going to do about it. "More month than money" is a GREAT way to put it. But. . .I'm going to take care of it, and it will be ok.
Like Anx, I'm having a bit of a last hurrah. . . an on-the-cheap last hurrah, but. . . going to NYC over spring break, and I think it will be a nice little shake-up, get me out of my kinda glum routine a bit. Then, I come back and settle into a challenging quarter at school, a new weight training routine that I've been enjoying but would enjoy more if my energy weren't so low, and utter financial discipline. I'm also going to continue something that I've been working really hard at over the past several months, which is getting rid of clutter and being a better housekeeper, so that my home is a nice place ot be. I'm going to be a better me. Happy spring! Thank you. 
I'm not that person, historically. I don't call people when I'm down. If anything, I post here. Mostly, I isolate. But. . .I keep thinking that maybe I should change that, so the next time I'm catching myself there, I will try to remember to bother you. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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FunkMistress said: It happens when your mind, heart and actions are most closely aligned with the path that has been laid out for you, and you're on the brink of bigger changes than you could even imagine. I'm so excited for you!
beautifully stated. and co-sign to that sentiment. it's great to see, Karen. http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: And then to come home and have goals, you know? It's a nice thing. Pretty fun to be looking down the road at buying a place and all. i just keep seeing the crappy fixtures and stuff in my apartment and thinking, DAMN, i wish i could buy myself a new sink or a new [WHATEVER], but the landlord would get pissed. screw the landlord! i want to be in a position where i can be responsible for making my surroundings the way i want them to be. and in 36 years, i've never really given a damn about that till now. maybe the feeling will pass. but in the meantime, i think it's a good feeling to have. plus it's a good reason to get my ass in gear, because i have some reckless living debt to clean up mySELF. | |
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Anx said: i just keep seeing the crappy fixtures and stuff in my apartment and thinking, DAMN, i wish i could buy myself a new sink or a new [WHATEVER], but the landlord would get pissed. screw the landlord! i want to be in a position where i can be responsible for making my surroundings the way i want them to be. and in 36 years, i've never really given a damn about that till now. maybe the feeling will pass. but in the meantime, i think it's a good feeling to have. plus it's a good reason to get my ass in gear, because i have some reckless living debt to clean up mySELF.
congrats on where u are and where u want to be. have a blast on that trip!!! http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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Anx said: HereToRockYourWorld said: And then to come home and have goals, you know? It's a nice thing. Pretty fun to be looking down the road at buying a place and all. i just keep seeing the crappy fixtures and stuff in my apartment and thinking, DAMN, i wish i could buy myself a new sink or a new [WHATEVER], but the landlord would get pissed. screw the landlord! i want to be in a position where i can be responsible for making my surroundings the way i want them to be. and in 36 years, i've never really given a damn about that till now. maybe the feeling will pass. but in the meantime, i think it's a good feeling to have. plus it's a good reason to get my ass in gear, because i have some reckless living debt to clean up mySELF. Yeah, owning is really, really nice for that reason. I miss it. It's good, though, 'cause you'll come back and get in the mode of throwing a certain amount of your money towards your debt, and then when it's gone you just keep throwing that money into savings, and voila! down payment.  oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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We are about to refinance our house to consolidate debt and pull out some $$ to do some much needed projects around the house. It feels like a million tons are being lifted ~ and yet it's kinda scary at the same time making all these dang grown up decisions about refinancing etc | |
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pulled up stakes without a job and moved across the country.
accepted my calling(s) and I'm in the process of re-evaluating the dynamics of my relationships, platonic and romantic. Some history need not be repeated... | |
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Well, it helped when I divorced the jerk who was holding me back. | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: What little or huge things have you changed in your life that have had a big or maybe even surprising impact?
Fuck. I always forget you'd actually need to do something about your life if it doesn't please you. | |
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I learned how to say "No," and that really did impact my life in a big way. HE'S COMING AGAIN | |
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Protege said: I learned how to say "No," and that really did impact my life in a big way.
Yeah. That can be quite a beneficial skill for women. | |
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| @ this thread.
I am so happy to hear that so many people made so many positive changes. Karen (I knda expected this kind of thread from you )
As for myself..busy! but happy  lot of changes I am working on and trying to keep it in balance with other responsibilities. life is good though | |
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Great stuff guys...I dont want to be late for work so I will delve into it later this weekend! ;wink: | |
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 My first 2 hour appointment just cancelled!  | |
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ThreadBare said: pulled up stakes without a job and moved across the country.
accepted my calling(s) and I'm in the process of re-evaluating the dynamics of my relationships, platonic and romantic. Some history need not be repeated... I did that in 1999 pull up stakes and left, I'm resisting the desire to do it again. | |
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