I Enjoy Being a Girl Vol 2!- Page 160

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 11/20/09 at 7:47pm

I don't have much of a preference in the beer world, my experience in limited.
Someday when you can't be charged for giving liquor to someone under 21 we will indeed share some, I prefer White Zinfandel.
I'm sorry he ruined that song for you
:0(

[clever name]

Posted: 11/20/09 at 10:20pm

danmag, that's awesome! I would love to be able to run a marathon...and I'll take a mojito, thank you!


Piano, I got the Christmas Cookie candle. I'm burning it now!

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 11/21/09 at 8:29am

First performance of Narnia went pretty darn well! Now I'm on pins and needles to see what the Cappies critics thought of it (local high school critics who review shows at teach other's schools... I'm captain of my school's Cappies team).

Some guy I've vaguely known since I was six but who's never really talked to me (or vice versa) came up to me after the show and told me REALLY excitedly that he was completely blown away by my performance, which was pretty cool, because I'd never had anything to do with this guy. Compliments from strangers usually mean more to me than compliments from my friends, because I know the strangers are sincere, haha.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/21/09 at 8:37am

Schmerg, that's awesome! Congrats!

Star, I can't really drink White Zin, so I'll bring you your own bottle and I'll stick with the Pinot Grigio! Just don't tell the cops.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 11/21/09 at 10:38pm

DUDE. I just got a Cappies Critic's Choice for Best Supporting Actress In A Play and a Cappies Critic's Choice for Best Ensemble In A Play (with my deputy wolf) for Narnia! I never thought I'd be on the ballot for a Cappies award for my acting! I'm like in tears of joy right now.

[HellsBells2]

Posted: 11/21/09 at 10:45pm

WTG Schmergy!!!!!!

[clever name]

Posted: 11/21/09 at 11:17pm

Yay Schmerg! Congrats!!

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:01am

Yay Schmerg!
If theatre has taught me anything it's like "don't talk to strangers" may be just a guideline ;0)

Stockard - Sounds like a plan, a sneaky plan <3

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:41am

Star....

Schmerg, a Cappie is a huge deal! I'm so very proud of you!!!! Congrats!

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 11:58am

StockardFan,
I'm really not supposed to add adults on FaceBook that my parents don't know (that's the short version of the story).

Schmerg,
Congrats!!!!!!! I can only imagine how exciting it must be to get such nice recognition for your performance. Continue knocking em' dead, girl! If I had a teleporter, I'd be there right now.

[danmag]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:01pm

Congratulations Schmerg! That's great!

The husband is currently in his 4th hour of running in the marathon. I'm just hoping I don't get a call from the paramedics! Thirty minutes is my absolute limit for running. Anything more is just craaaaaazy! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[clever name]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:25pm

seriously, danmag. That is so impressive. Has he run marathons before?

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:29pm

Jazzy, I think that is a perfectly reasonable rule for your parents to have re: Facebook.

danmmag, fingers crossed that hubby makes it across the finish line safe and sound! I'm sure he will.....

[danmag]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 12:50pm

He's run half marathons before, but not full...He just finished - his time was 5 hours and 4 minutes. YAY! He said he feels fine, but his legs are really, really tired and sore.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 1:01pm

Congrats to your hubby, danmag!

He's going to be really sore tomorrow!

[AndAllThatJazz22]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 2:03pm

Congrats to your hubby! He's probably going to take a 5 hour and 4 minute shower, as well!

Today I'm going to a swim meet. That means boys in speedos. Awkward!!! Wish me luck.

[shh282]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 7:17pm

EEEE mild catch up :X

danmag- good for your husband! I can't run for 5 minutes much less 5 hours! hope he's not too sore this coming week :X

Schmerg- congratulations! That's awesome!!

Stockard- I hate hockey too :X I'm not a big sport person in general but Hockey is legit just least favorite.. and oh my my Daughtry is looking fineeee lately...

tofu - how do you handle tequila ? I've only had one shot ever and I had a sour face for an hour! Then again I'm strange and have a strong liking for some jack daniels' [although if I had to pick a drink it'd either be blue moon or some straight vodka]

Hellsbells- isn't the soundtrack to Glee amazing?!

clever - though it was days ago.. you can never go wrong with Vanilla scented candles. just saying

lace - I'm sorry about the job :[ I'm sure you'll find something a million times better soon

[shh282]

Posted: 11/22/09 at 7:26pm

Reverse Catch up -- It's been a month and a week since I last posted and oh my my my... I'm sorry for leaving again BUT
10/14-10/28 -I was ridiculously sick and had midterms and was still working my job on top of that.. if I ever came home it was to go to bed.
10/29-10/31 - I was drunk out of my mind and didn't know how to operate a computer. I actually didn't keep track of how much I had to drink on Halloween and ended up blacking out
11/01 - 11/10 - I had to leave the city to go home because my aunt who has been in vegetative state since February 2008 passed away and we had the funeral, etc.
11/11-11/17 - Spent studying for my development exam and working on 2 presentations and a paper
11/17-11/20 - worked every shift at work this week, totaling 21 hours on top of classes. oh my my my...
11/20-11/21 - after studying all last week and working all this week, Drink Drank Drunk. I could not manage to say that words spill beer, I kept saying speer bill...

11/22 Here I am. Confused as to where my first semester of junior year has gone, I've got like...3 weeks left. just what the hell? I missed you all terribly and hate that I keep disappearing :[

oh and during this time, after I had the crush on the douchebag my age ... I kind of got a ridiculous crush on one of the teachers at the elementary school I work with who happens to be 15 years older than me... and it got kind of intense for me as we got to be actual friends, but it finally fell out of me this past monday when we were talking about men and women sexuality and he said he is not a commitment man he just likes to "fill in the blanks"
Updated On: 11/22/09 at 07:26 PM

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 11/23/09 at 2:30pm

Oh shh, I feel for you.
This fall semester has blwon by me, and it turns out I won't be taking classes on our Manhatten campus aftr all Things are just too frustrating!

Once upon a time i had a thing for my student teacher in my senior year of high school history class.He told me I reminded him of his last girlfriend of the same name and how he has a thing for the name I guess. I got a hug at the end of the semester & a Ferrrera Rochette, haha.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/23/09 at 4:33pm

shhh...............I was wondering where you've been? Welcome back!

[xxnewgirlxx]

Posted: 11/24/09 at 10:53am

Hi all,

Back from vacation and had a great great time.

Being in the mountains was calming and gave me a lot of time to do a lot of thinking.

MOOD CHANGING MUSIC PLAYS IN THE BACKGROUND:

So, I have a serious question: have any of you ever gone to a therapist? I've been having self esteem issues most of my life and for the first time, really crystallized in my head that I rely too much on the opinions and approval of others and that is impeding my own self-happiness. Whether it's from men, my family, friends, co-workers...I'm so obsessed with making everyone around me happy and approve of my actions that I'm not doing/saying/being what I want to be.

And that's the other thing: I am almost 40 years old and I don't know "who" I am. You know how people say "be yourself...be true to yourself"...I don't have a firm grasp on who that person is.

My family, especially my dad, is the kind of guy that mocks "talking doctors" and both my parents have judged my sister-in-law, who has occasionally seen a therapist...so needless to say, I was raised thinking people who look for help are "nuts".

I don't feel crazy; just lost and ready to face the things in life that are holding me back from really experiencing the things I enjoy.

Plus, I don't have the best track record with romantic relationships and I think it's because I tend to mold myself to be the person that man wants and not be who/what I'm comfortable being.

Anyway...discuss. :)

[lusciouslace]

Posted: 11/24/09 at 11:09am

Newgirl- I saw a therapist for quite a while in a college and even as recently as last year. I think there's nothing wrong with trying to help yourself to be happier. If you don't want to be mocked, don't tell your parents. But people who haven't been in the situation often don't understand. I think that it wouldn't hurt everybody to go to a therapist once in a while. But here's what I warn people. It's not as easy as just talking and feeling better. You have to really dig deep and get into feelings and topics that you may not really want to address. I always say things get messier before they get better, but if you work hard to be honest with yourself, it's totally worth it. But there's nothing wrong with want to make yourself happier. It's such an energy-drainer to be self-conscious all the time. I know that first hand. I used to be REALLY hard on myself. Like if I made any mistake or messed up at all I would just berate myself. Can I tell you how lovely it is not to do that anymore? It's so nice to be free of that.

I say go for it if you really think it will help. :)

[danmag]

Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:20pm

Newgirl, I just starting seeing a therapist both by myself and with my husband. I am dealing with many of the same issues you are talking about, and I have to say it's been wonderful. It's very, very important to find the right person...talk to friends and look for recommendations and be sure you feel very comfortable with whomever you choose. Feel free to PM me if you want.

It's so funny you brought this up, because I had been thinking about bringing it up myself!

Just wanted to also add that although I always thought the idea of a mid-life crisis was a total cliche, it is SOOO not. Many, many of my friends are going thru so many issues as we go into our forties. I really think it can be one of the hardest times in your life...

Updated On: 11/24/09 at 12:20 PM

[xxnewgirlxx]

Posted: 11/24/09 at 12:53pm

Thanks for your words, ladies. I wish you both the best of luck with your therapists as well. I do feel like it's a midlife crisis of sorts.

I'm realizing that I want a relationship so badly, that I've convinced myself that it is the only way I can be happy. It's as if I'm putting my life "on hold" until I meet a man. I don't want to be that way!

My self-esteem issues are all wrapped up in my weight issues, too. I definitely see my extra pounds as my security blanket of sorts. You know, I won't get hurt if no one is attracted to me or I get defensive and think it doesn't matter what I look like...people worth my time will like me despite my appearence. Which, in a way, is a healthy attitude, but not when I don't like how the extra weight makes me feel, both physically and emotionally.

I do want to do a little more research into psychologists and I found a couple on my insurance website.

I feel good about my decision to talk to someone. I feel like I'm aware of what my issues are; I just don't know how to deal with them.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/24/09 at 1:36pm

newgirl, I think it will help you alot. The good thing is that you've already identified alot of what the problem is - that will help.

Good luck girls! Love you guys!