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Azodnem: Happy Feliz Birthday! *does a little dance*
Lynne: Happy [late] Birthday
shawno: OMG!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Love ya babe!
Holly: Jan. 12, 2010, 3:54pm: Thanks, Lynne, I'm glad you enjoyed them. It's such a blessing for us to be able to experience nature this way, and I for one think such blessings ought to be shared.
Lynne: Wow Holly both sets of pictures are beautiful, particularly the mountains, I love the mountains, never seen them in person I sure hope to some day.
Sheryl: Dear Holly, I've been thinking about you the past few days and ended up here tonight. May I can offer energy work to ease your pain? I invite you to email me if interested. Wishing you/Roger a blessed 2010. :-)
robin: Hey, I hope you can forgive my dropping by but I am trying to spread the word about my charity fundraising site the10grandcharitychallenge. it does exactly what it says on the tin, and i would love for as many peeps to drop by as possible. thanks for your time :) Rx
Holly: Lynne, the difference is that you plant the seeds (seeds), and then, with lots of work, the plant is born. (plants) I'll probably change it out at some point, though. I guess it *is* kinda weird.
Lynne: What is the difference between berry seeds and berry plants???
Lynne: MERRY CHRISTMAS HOLLY & ROGER
Grizz: Stopping by to say a hello and welcome yu to the new RecRoom page...Hope you have a great day my friend...
Lynne: Well Holly all I can say is better you then me, although we are a 4 degrees today, with -12 windchills, I remember one year I waled to work it was -70 with the windchill of course i was in my 20's then and could handle the cold.
Blake: Its sad to hear that Anthony passed away just a few days a go.... Look back to the memories, Anthony finished his task, it was his time, home was calling him, just as angels, God places them to do a task and when they complete it, God calls them home... I just stopped by to crongrats on WININNG journal of the week!!!
Lynne: I don't think that this one was your fault, it came from the Rockies...
Holly: Dec. 10/09, 8:57pm: Yeah, I guess we do - considering it's our fault you guys got this stuff....
Lynne: Look at that, you look just like us.
Holly: Dec 9/09, 6:35pm: Yeah, you're probably right, Lynne. Oh, well. **shrug**.... 14 inches of snow? Holy crap! Well, stay safe and try to stay warm too, okay? And remember: even if all you can watch is videos, it's better than nothing at all.
Lynne: Will power or the lack there of is the general cause of not keeping up on the diets, buy a used tread mill and start off slow, it helps I have one...if only I could use it, my front bedroom is full of extra furniture....We got 14 inches of snow, the whole state in under a snow emergency, wonderful, my HD Receivers aren't working and the standard receivers only get the local channels looks like it videos for me today...
Holly: Dec. 8/09: Awww Lynne, you're just too sweet...
Lynne: 5 years ago I was 5 years younger, I never found you to be any of those things Holly.
Holly: Dec 6/09: LYNNE, I want to see videos of Cooper in the snow. And you... I want you to be safe. You hear me? DAR: Yeah, I think it is. But, considering how long it took to get here, I suppose I can't really complain too much. I'll definitely be digging out the ol' snowshoes, though! Glad you liked the lights - more of those pics will be coming, once we're dug out and I can get around the city again.
Dar: Looks like your snow is here to stay too. Enjoy your winter. Strap on the snowshoes and take a brisk walk...enjoyed your Christmas lights tour...Blessings Be Yours
Lynne: Ha, lucky you all that snow...we're getting 1-3 inches tomorrow night into Monday then the 6-9 wed into Thurs. Poor Cooper he's gonna drown in all that snow coming
Holly: Yeah, well just wait until you see what I put up today (Saturday, Dec.5), Lynne... I'm used to it, but even *I* am kinda shocked...
Lynne: Yup 6-9 inches of snow Wed into Thurs. OMG, have I mentioned how much I HATE winter?
Holly: Lynne! Yeah, that's true, but it ain't my fault that we like to share. Just be prepared - things are about to come your way from what I understand...
Lynne: Well you live in Canada what do you expect, just keep your snow storms there by you,
Prango: Hi, came by and read your blog, awww menopause....good luck lady,...LOL....anyway, not only hot flashes, but cold ones too, along with mood swings, most of the time no patience with anyone or any thing.........been there done that.../.......Good luck.....HugsPrango
Azodnem: Just dropping by to show some love.
Hazel: THANKS for thelovely message you left! I'm really sick right now with another tooth extraction that's got infected so it REALLY cheered me up! Love ya! ~Hazey X
Grizz: Swinging by y friend to say a heo to you. Sounds like the typical rut a great many are in yet again this time of year...lol Hope all gets better, I know with time you shall prevail..I have faith in ya my friend. Be well, stay safe.. Namaste!
Tina: What a nice blog you have here. Visit mine anytime!
Azodnem: Viva La Halloween (One more time!) LOL
Hazel Quinn: Happy Halloween! Off to paint my nails nice and DARK...
Azodnem: Viva La Halloween!
Hazel: Thanks for stopping bye and cheering me up, Holly. Not brilliant right now but will soon bounce up again. X
The Holly Tree: Thanks, Alex. Gotta keep with the theme, ya know.
The Holly Tree: I know what you mean Prango! I freaked myself out!
Alex: I was so scared of this thunder! Really unususal
prango: yep, the first time I heard it, thought it was getting ready to storm here, ....LOL........was about to shut down the computer.
The Holly Tree: Heya Lynn! Thanks, my friend. I've actually freaked myself out already because I forgot I'd put that clip on.
Lynne: Hey ya Holly, nice page all that thunder
The Holly Tree: Thanks, Ivan. I appreciate that...
Ivan: Lovely thoughts and feelins Holly
gaycanuck: I LOVE THE NEW LOOK!!! No place to comment tho? Have a great week darlin'.
Grizz: Wow, that was a surprise...lol Looking good in here my friend..Hope you have a great weekend ahead. Maybe the weather will hold out for some good outdoor stuff... We can always hope anyway.. Namaste my friend.
BUTTERFLYS: JUST WONTED TO SAY HI
Hazel: Thanks for the words of support!!!! XX
Grizz: Popping in to say a how do my friend. Hope you are feeling better and are able to enjoy whats left of the good weather. Have a great week!
DoyleSoft: : )
Dee: How's Charlie? I hope he's healing quickly and back to his ol' purrrfect feeling self again! :)
Dee: Hey, I keep forgetting to tell you that I love your blog's new colors & design theme. Well done!
Grizz: Dearest Holly, I hope you had a good rememberance day or Birthday for your mom today. I am sure you had a special day no matter what you did... Take care my friend, remembering mine this day as well...
Hazel: Don't be panicking,Holly. I'm absolutely fine thanks to the anti-virals the UK has made available. I'm high-risk and they've looked after me well. No probs, I'm just boring. Thanks for your concern dear friend. Be well!
gaycanuck: Happy Labour Day darlin!
Grizz: Ok I coulndt resist I am back...
Grizz: Swinging in to say hello my friend. Hope your having a great day.. stay well, be safe, Namaste
Remy: I enjoyed your blog.Want to exchange link? Thanks
Samantha: Thank you for ur sweet comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed my dancing colibri video, I find it so magical it STill makes me cry LOL.. I totally Love ur Blog, wanna exchange Links?
Juliana: Thanks for the congrats Holly! Have a wonderful day!
Grizz: Greetings my friend. Glad your back in one piece and safe. Looks like ou and Roger had a great outing, aside from vehicular issues... Welcome home dear friend. Have a great w/e Namaste.
Clarisse: I was gone for a while (abducted by aliens -- not really but somewhat) just lazy...and I went to kmunity today and it's gone!?!
Dee: Guess what, Our babies have arrived!They're so sweet!
Dee: I'm out making a Monday fly-by to wish you an awesome week!
DoyleSoft: :)
toni: holly! made a new post :)
Mystic Lady: Thanks for the kind comment!
Mystic Lady: Thanks!! I've missed you! I'm glad to be back :)
toni: hello ! :D yeah graduate school! can you believe it? LOL. thanks for being with me through out college. now im doing it all over again! see you around!
toni: hollY!!!!! =) it's me... deleted my chickbud101 already. apparently... when you wanna make a new account the old id isnt available anymore :( so its chickbud now for me :( feels strange. anyway... hope to see you and drop by! got a new blog actually.. in blogspot :)
shawno: HAPPY CANADA DAY SIS!
Nick: Holly, I did get your note but there wasn't any time on it when you were broadcasting. Cathie wanted to be at your show as well. A few times I've wanted to call but not sure what time is too late. Please know haven't been avoiding you. I've been working on some difficulties myself. I'll try calling tomorrow afternoon, OK? Luv ya, sister.
emie: yes am good have a wonderful day
emie: hello nice blog, how r u?
Nick: No it's only 10 pm Holly, your time...I'm east of you rememember? I get mixed up w/ time zones as well.
Dee: Surfing by to Wish you a gorgeous week!
gaycanuck: Hey darlin' Nice recycling containers! PS I am back in action.
K'Jan: Hey! Just wanted to thank you for staying in touch during my blogging sabbatical. You're special!
tracy: love the flowers holly! Since i cannot get out in the heat/sun I'll get my flower fix here!! lol
The Holly Tree: Still not working, Support...
Bravenet: Test testing test
Hazel: Don't know if stuff isn't coming up straight away coz you're moderating or bravenet's playing up again. Chin up girl. This too shall pass. Sorry it's all gone so poo-ey. :(
The Holly Tree: May 16/09: Please note that the post on Mercury in retrograde is posted under the Tree Board as a link. Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Dee: My comment disappeared so I thought I'd leave this tag. I just wanted to say that your pendant is beautiful! Have a fabulous day!
Precious: I love you HollyGirl! Sleep well tonight and have sweet dreams my precious one :)
Precious: Hi Holly! Love you and sending bunches of hugs and blessings your way.
GAYCANUCK: JUST got off the plane... Thanks for stopping by my place. I MISSED YOU SIS!
tracy: I hope you are feeling better. I am so sorry it happened. food poisoning is the worst!
charmed35: coming by to say hi and see how you were doing. Missing your shows on mogulus. Hope all is well.
Grizz: Yuk, foodborn illnesses just suck my friend. Hope yut and Roger feel better soon. Nothing worse to take your energies away and fast. Best wishes, get well soon. Namaste
tracy: Hoping you and rog are feeling much better!! xoxo
gaycanuck: Have a great weekend!
Dee: Just surfing by to wish you a beautiful weekend!
Clarisse: ..and I said "Where's did my mind go"...*DUH* I need sleep. See you later!
CLARISSE: Hi there! Where's did my mind go? I signed in your tagboard as Holly!
Holly: Hi Holly, just dropping by to say hi!

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Friday, November 20th 2009

5:37 PM

No Room

Everything is falling apart. Roger got paid today, and I paid bills without thinking about the stuff that's coming out on the first, and now - again - we will be forced to live on credit because I can't work. To top it all off, the stupid rod in the bedroom closet broke on Roger's side, and he put all his clothes in his Sanctuary room - and I took my clothes out to make room for his, and ended up with no room for me. It seems like there's never any room for me, no matter how much space there is. And now, Roger is talking about trying to find a second job just to keep a roof over our heads.

I can't do this anymore. I can't take it. I'm strong, but I'm not that strong. Not strong enough to deal with my own uselessness. Not strong enough to have to keep swallowing the bitter pill that I am completely useless in this marriage. If I left, all the bills would be reduced dramatically. Electricity wouldn't be so high, because I wouldn't be here to have the lights or the computer on.  Water expenses wouldn't be so high, because I wouldn't be here to use the water for showers or baths or extra laundry.  The grocery bill wouldn't be so high because I wouldn't be here to eat the food he buys. NOTHING would be so high - and Roger wouldn't have to talk about trying to find a second job.

My clothes are sitting on the coffee table in the living room, right now. I have nowhere to put them. Most of them are things I didn't pick out for myself and don't wear, anyway, but that's not the point. The point is that there is no room here for me.  There's not even any room for me in the basement, because all of Roger's stuff is down there, all over the place, and I'm not allowed to get rid of any of it.

I don't know what to do, anymore. I'm stressed, but I don't tell Roger, because he's way more stressed out than me. Because he's the one working his ass off all day every day because I can't work. I'm just useless... I'm just a burden to him.

I don't know what's going to happen from here. I haven't decided. The only thing I know for sure is that something has to be done.

6:16pm EDIT:  You know what the worst part is about all this? It's the fact that I can sell off my camera, my printer, my scanner, some of my jewelry, even my computer, and all it will do is keep the hyenas at bay for a month. One month. That's it. Just one month. Then, it will start all over again. That's the worst part.

Whatever. Something has to give for the better, and that's all there is to it.


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Posted by Your Favorite Redhead:

I don't really know what to say my friend so I'm just going to offer up lots of hugs and love to you. ♥♥♥♥
Friday, November 20th 2009 @ 6:21 PM

Posted by Shawno the Gaycanuck:

Wow... darlin' I HAD NO IDEA ou were going thru such turmoil. I knew you were stressed but I had NO CLUE you were at your wits end. I'm not sure what to say sweety. It's really tough out there these days, and tho they aren't saying it , we are in a depression... a deep one. And it is only now ehre couples like you guys are really starting to feel the pressure. Paycheck to paycheck... living on credit... one month from basically being on the streets... Sis, we are ALL in that same boat now. Where do you turn? what do you do? I wish I had the answers. Other than declare bankrupsy, I'm not sure how a person can dig themselves out of it. Debt consolidation? Drug dealing? Prostitution??? seriously it is just plain scary these days. I live moment to moment too... Some days I think "I'm almost 50 and I still have to live this way. Not fair... I can realte. Sorry you are so down. I feel your angst. I love you and pray everything will work out for you. HUGS [if that helps at this point] Love ya Your bro
Friday, November 20th 2009 @ 6:58 PM

Posted by Dee:

Aw, Holly, bless your heart. You are important and you do matter. Don't give up on yourself. You're an important part of this world and the purpose you serve is a higher one and like with our friend LWM your path is not an easy one. Challenges and blocks always land in the paths of people who are living right and trying to reach out to people.

I pray you and Roger will get these issues resolved soon.
My positive thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wishing you a pleasant and healing rest of the weekend.
Saturday, November 21st 2009 @ 7:52 AM

Posted by Lady Wolfen Mists:

Holly BREATHE! I know how bad this is, Im there to. Looking at the wrong end of a gun ready to give up but honey it WILL GET BETTER. HONEST IT WILL. We are in dark times but light is on the way, remember Im holding the lantern for you right now. What a pair we are, together in the darkness, finding our way... I know what Shawno means Im over 50 and still living this way, never planned this BUT I am here for a reason just as we all are and we are meant to be where we are so BREATHE and let the universe touch your soul. Love you
Saturday, November 21st 2009 @ 1:38 PM

Posted by Lady Wolfen Mists:

Holly Where are you? Hope all is OK
Monday, November 23rd 2009 @ 9:45 AM

Posted by Shawno the Gaycanuck:

Hang in there darlin' I am worried about you. Take care of yourself... I love you sis Your bro
Monday, November 23rd 2009 @ 10:27 AM

Posted by Dee:

Just coming by to sending you positive thoughts and prayers. I hope everything is okay.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 @ 4:31 PM

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