Thanksgiving and gratitude ...

[Nasoosie]

Indecisions are me, too, Janet!

Who knows what lies ahead for any of us. We just have to remember to appreciate the days where we are now (and, believe me, that isn't easy for me right now!) and dream of better times to come. As someone has on her tagline right now, "This is sometime." (I think it's Shirl on the other forum?) This always brings me down to earth. I KNOW I need to stop saying "Some day this" and "Some day that"----this IS some day!

For some of us, such as you, Janet, who are responsible for your parents, or responsible for others who need you, I know that dreams are still what you are banking on. However, for me, who is responsible for just me at this time in my life, why is this not my "some day?"

I have dealt with way more adversity than I will probably (or might ) encounter if I retire, and it never hindered me one bit. I set out across the country in my VW Bus with hardly ANY money! When I needed some cash, I stopped and worked wherever they would hire me. Why am I so reluctant to make this drastic life change now? Perhaps it's because I always believed I was immortal and invincible when I was a tad younger! Unfortunately, I know better now.

That having been spoken, I had the worst day of all today in school. I was undermined by the chief teacher in my room, regarding a rule I had set down when he put me in charge of wreath making for the day. My group and I had a wonderfully fun and interesting first period, listening to music, chatting, and making about 12 wreaths. NOBODY was allowed to shirk, or (horrors) sit down on the job! When Mr. Boss Teacher showed up second period, with Lurch and a couple of other students, he catered to Lurch's desire to 'sit down on the job.' Told me "We have to make some allowances...." etc. etc. I was totally horrified and embarrassed and stomped out of the room and haven''t spoken to the teacher since. I will deal with him tomorrow, and make sure he knows how devastating to my ability to 'take charge' his undermining words were. If he had wanted me to cater to Brian's desire to be waited on and sit on his fat butt, he might at least have waited for the next period and told me alone.

Believe me, I am SO thankful for you girls on here, who allow me to blow off steam without allowing me to bring you all down. This is one strong group of women, and being thankful for you is just not a strong enough emotion. Thank you all for your words of wisdom, and I read them all.

[Getupngo]

I can understand your frustration, Soos. Getting kids all lined up to work together
is like "herding cats." Or maybe like starlings. LOL. Gotta keep 'em all going the
same direction. One goes off another way, and they all yell "no fair!" and want to
go with him!

[oregontocal]

Soos, blow away!!!!!!!!!!! It's much safer here than blowing on the a--hole.

[JanetA]

Love you, Soos!