| Friday, September 11th, 2009 |
| 10:44 pm |
9/11
Okay I am watching a 9/11 Documentary on History Channel! Sandy told me not to but it seems I am a glutton for punishment. Like the Katrina situation I once again feel so inadequate! I hate the fact that when something major happens that I feel helpless and hopeless. This seems to increase my feeling of depression. Hence I withdraw more into myself and really start feeling sorry for myself. I wish I could take these disasters in stride and get on with my life but it seems I am petrified that others go through these kind of situations and I do nothing! It is amazing how much these particular disasters have shaped my life. I think it started my downfall of self esteem. I now longer care about others around me except Sandy. I am beginning to wonder how much longer she can continue to support me. I do care about my LJ friends but it seems that friends in real life are escaping me. Okay so sorry for bending an ear on here but I am really depressed right now! Current Mood:  depressedCurrent Music: News |
| Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 |
| 12:18 am |
Wow Posting here brings me luck and sorrow!
I just found out that my unemployment has been extended! I don't think that Sandy and I could go on without this money. Yeah if they really come thru without a lot of red tape!
On the other hand the communities I am a member of have been filled with such saddness today I am feeling meloncholy about the things going on in the outside world. I guess if I stopped watching communities it wouldn't affect me but lately LJ has been my lifeline.
I guess I will never be a happy person anymore as I seem to feel depressed most of the time. Maybe if I win a lottery it would cheer me up.
On another Happy note Kit Kat is getting really cuddley with me! On a down note is this because she knows something is wrong with her and she wants me to comfort her! Oh well I guess time will tell.
Sorry for this sad post but it is how am feeling right now. Current Mood: depressedCurrent Music: Golden Girls |
| Monday, September 7th, 2009 |
| 2:08 am |
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| 12:53 am |
Downward spiral!
I feel I am beginning to lose control of my own life! There are too many outside pressures that seem to cause me to be paralyzed. Oh well I will just go to bed and hope tomorrow will be better. Current Mood: depressed |
| Friday, September 4th, 2009 |
| 12:54 am |
Internet Afterlife?
I have been enjoying many sites on the internet and have made many friends! I just wonder when I get to Heaven will I be able to recognize my internet friends? I think I have more friends on the internet than I do in real life. Sad state of affairs I know. But I wonder how I would know my internet friends as many are faceless? Will God give us a necklace that lists our user names? I know this sounds irrational but given the past few days I feel this appropriate question to ask. Current Mood:  contemplative |
| Monday, August 31st, 2009 |
| 11:17 pm |
Melancholy Thoughts!
My neighbor is still going strong! I only hope that when it comes to my time to die I do it in my sleep quickly! His family has had their lives so totally turned upside down! I know that is cruel but I really feel for them as they are afraid to leave but yet they have lives to live! On another note Sandy has a Doctor appointment tomorrow. This is a followup to a cortisone shot she had to help her back last week! I want to tell the Doctor he is a quack as it absolutely did nothing for her back pain! Alas I won't as He is also her pain management doctor for her legs! I wish they could do something to help her pain as the meds are causing us to squabble way to much! But I still love her! Kit Kat has decided she is a nocturnal cat lately. She joins me in the man cave when I wake up and snores like crazy during the day. Once night falls she wants to go out so we let her...lol. On the subject of Kit Kat several posts in communities I watch talk about cat deaths. I just know that it is going to happen someday but I really don't think neither Sandy or I could accept it. She is our child and we both would miss her to much! Sandy says she wouldn't allow another cat into the house but I am afraid I would have to fight her on this. I love Kit Kat and even though her kitten antics are long behind she is such a comfort to me. Oh well that is going to be a future fight! Sandy just mailed John's child support minus the money we put into his account which only he can get access to! Oh boy I can't wait for the flame mail I am going to get from ex. But the money was meant for him and after his visit I realized he so got very little of it. He will now have money that he needs to have a great senior year! I wrote a post today that really brought back some of my earlier days. It was about eutanasia. I once worked in a shelter that did allow euthanasia but I didn't want that to happen so I would take Cats and kittens home! Wow was I stupid! I like to think I gave them better lives but 13 cats was too much! I eventually found them homes but I promised myself I would not do that ever again. Current Mood: melancholyCurrent Music: World news |
| Saturday, August 29th, 2009 |
| 11:00 pm |
Okay Saturday Ramblings
Wow I did not realize that this was the 4 year anniversary of the destruction on the Gulf coast! I joined LJ to follow the stories that where told here! I feel bad that I was not able to do anything other than offer moral support! But on the positive side I have met many great friends who can pick me up when I am down! The New Orleans community is great! The neighbor is still with us so I am sending prayers his way! His daughter thinks he is hanging in there to get to the next anniversary of him and his wife in Sept. I hope he is going to last until after Christmas as he has many grandkids! I watched a documentary on Woodstock! I wasn't there but was traveling on New York Freeways ( Interstate?) days after it ended and remember seeing muddy feet hanging out the back of vans! According to the documentary it changed the face of my generation! I am not sure it did anything for me but it sure changed a lot of my friends! I was a conservative child and BOOM many of my friends went liberal with drugs et all. It took me until I went to college to realize I was missing out..lol. When I look back at my life I have to say I would change so many things. It is depressing to realize all of the missed opportunities. But I am going to live in the present for now as I cannot change the past nor can I predict the future. Wish I could I would have won the Mega Millions last night...lol. Ty for any friends reading this and know that your input is important to me! Current Mood:  calmCurrent Music: History Channel |
| Friday, August 28th, 2009 |
| 11:34 pm |
Random thoughts!
Well John just called and it was so great to hear from him. He is enjoying school and I think he and his mom have declared a truce. He was made Master Sargent in ROTC which makes me very proud! I almost wish he would go into military after High School as he could easily get into OCS. But it is his life! My neighbor is still living and somehow seems to be getting better! The miracles of God do seem to work as I certainly have been praying for him! His family has been confused as to how he is holding on so long but I know that God has a hand in it! I love reading posts in LJ most of the time but I hate it when someone comes for help in a community and the posters just flame them. I always think positive of all posters but it seems others just like to insult! A pregnant lady asked a question and was told she wasn't smart enough to procreate! I think that person wasn't smart enough to be in community but alas I kept quiet. Okay if anyone reads this TY for letting me rant and rave! Current Mood: thoughtful |
| Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 |
| 8:42 pm |
Random thoughts
Well my neighbor is still among the living but family and friends are still expecting his demise anytime! I feel so helpless! On a happier note spoke to John and he is back home in his house. He went to school today for the first day of his senior year! He sounds very optimistic as to his future. Alas his mother is still MIA so I will have to wait for the battle to start once again. Current Music: Extreme Home Makeover |
| Monday, August 24th, 2009 |
| 10:47 pm |
Neighbor is dying
My next store neighbor is dying from lung cancer and I feel so helpless! I want to do something to comfort his many friends and family but there really is nothing I can do except pray! Sandy's Dad died from the same disease so I know what is going on next door! I just feel so helpless! Current Mood: sad |
| Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 |
| 11:30 pm |
Wow it has been a long time since I have posted in here...lol
Hello all my friends, Sandy and I are still together in Lafayette , GA. I am just rediscovering this site so bear with me.. Sandy is in really bad health as she has many complications from her diabetes. She is getting better but it has been a long road.! Please pray for her as she and I need all the help we can get!!!!!!!!!! Current Mood: content |
| Thursday, December 6th, 2007 |
| 12:45 am |
I love Sandy
Okay so It has been awhile since we have posted on here but things are very different now. I was let go (retired)...lol by my company and since I had an inheritance I thought I would go into retirement at a very early age(53). So far it is working but big changes have had to be made. I have moved to GA from NC to try and get out from under a huge mortgage for a 4 bedroom house that was 2 story and caused Sandy lots of problems because of her legs.
Our original intent was to move the essentials to her house in GA and fix it up in a month or so. It ended up taking longer than 5 months and since then the market for houses has tanked. Oh well !
We have finally moved to LayFatte GA and I love it because we are so close to things. Wal-Mart is 3 minutes away. It used to take half an hour to get there in Concord. The closest store is one min away instead of 7 like in Concord.
The biggest drawback about this move is that I am much further away from my son John but since we really have not had much of a relationship in the last 2 years I guess it was worth giving it up.
The upside of this that Sandy is close to her family and while this has caused me some trials and tribulations I am happy for her.
Kit Kat is finely getting adjusted to her new environment which has a farm as a new backyard ( as opposed to heavily wooded forrest) and she is successfully defending her territory from other neighborhood animals.
Okay enough rambling so if anyone reads this reply or comment...lol
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| Sunday, January 15th, 2006 |
| 9:56 pm |
Job less
Okay, On Friday the 13th I was told I no longer have a job. Not surprising since I had not been working on a permanent assignment for a long time. I got a really good separation package but I am still in shock. I am so close to retirement yet so far away. Sandy has been great during this time as she just lets me do my own thing! I think I want to take some time and reflect about this and maybe explore other areas to focus my life on! I will try to focus on things that will allow us both to be happy! Maybe I can get my brother to allow us to become crew on his new boat...lol Maybe we will move to LaFayette and live in Sandy's house while I work at construction...lol I did that during college summers so I know what it takes Maybe I will become an Independent Contracter and charge realistic fees for what I am able to provide...a JDE system that works without the client getting something that doesn't work. (This is for Mike Smith...lol) I really would like to go down to New Orleans and help rebuild a city that somehow captured my time and imagination as it was being destroyed. I was and still have been captivated by this tragic schene. This city needs to be rebuilt ASAP. Next I think I have to find a place where I can go fishing when the opportunity presents itself as I love fishing. It is my dream to find a place where I can go out in the morning and just throw out a line to reel in a fish. What really makes me mad is that I was approaching my 10 year anniversary with my company and although they let me go officially on the 13th they are paying me until much later. Thus I am on the payroll so I should get my 10 yr bonus but no. ( My anniversary was April 1... April fools) I spent 20 years with the first company I worked with and I really enjoyed it but now realize I have been totally screwed over by corporate America. Okay I don't know who is going to read this but I had to get this off my chest...lol Current Mood: hopefulCurrent Music: TLC |
| Sunday, December 18th, 2005 |
| 1:35 am |
Christmas Updates
Okay, Sandy bought me a tonneau for my truck! It looks great and gives me the full use of my truck bed as a storage place. On the other hand she got a flat screen monitor (bigger than mine) and an update to Windows XP from ME! ( yeah from windows ME not just from me lol) Well her monitor works but her Windows update is taking forever and she is driving me crazy while it is taking place..lol As a side note when we pulled her old monitor out and put it on the floor Kit Kat when nuts about it! She played with it and then turned upside down. Then she finally reallized something and jumped back in the standard humped back pose that signfies a new cat in town.....lol. I tried to get pics but she stopped attacking that stupid thing on Mommy's desk and went to sleep. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Love you Sandy Current Mood:  sleepyCurrent Music: Travel Channel |
| Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 |
| 7:53 pm |
| Your Birth Month is October | 
You are a natural leader who is able to stand up when no one else can.
Strong and powerful, you tend to overshadow those around you.
Your soul reflects: Gratitude, comfort, and true love
Your gemstone: Tourmaline
Your flower: Cosmos
Your colors: White and yellow |
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| Friday, December 2nd, 2005 |
| 12:14 am |
Anniversaries
Okay I was just informed that there is going to be an anniversary tomorrow! LadySandy just informed me that it will be our One week anniversary! Geez if she keeps this up Every day will be a special day in our timultuous life...lol Okay I love you Sandy and Happy One Week Anniversary! Current Mood: amusedCurrent Music: David Letterman |
| Friday, November 25th, 2005 |
| 11:08 pm |
Marriage
Today LadySandy and I got married. It was a beautiful ceremony held in her mother's Living Room with Her family in attendance. Her Son Lee gave her away as Her granddaughter Brittany was the Maid of Honor and My Best Man was my newest and youngest nephew Micheal. The Photographer was my newest and oldest nephew Daniel. My new Mother-In-Law Betty was in her usual recliner so all was good for her! The person that married us was Kela who is a magistrate in Lafayette,GA and whose husband works with Lee. Small town...lol. Another fact about Kela is that she is best friends with one of Sandy's best friends Angie. Angie and her husband Brian were the couple we double dated with back when I first started visiting Sandy in LaFayette. So yes we are hitched(And as Lee said Glad it came about Hitched instead of without a hitch)..lol So Family, Friends and Bloggers we are married and the hot tub (Jaccuzzi?) is waiting. More Later...lol Current Mood: excitedCurrent Music: Swishing of the Jaccuzi |
| Friday, November 18th, 2005 |
| 12:19 am |
| Your Birthdate: October 26 | 
You lucked out the the skills to succeed in almost any arena.
Put you in almost any business or classroom, and you'll rise to the top.
You're driven and intense, but you also know when to kick back and cooperate.
Your ability to adapt to almost any situation is part of what's going to make you a success.
Your strength: Your attention to detail
Your weakness: You can be a little too proud of your successes
Your power color: Turquoise
Your power symbol: Arrow pointing up
Your power month: August |
Current Mood: impressed |
| 12:04 am |
| Your Personality Is |
Rational (NT)
You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.
You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!
Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.
In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.
You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought.
Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals.
In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent.
At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia.
With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well.
As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly.
On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things. |
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| 12:01 am |
| How You Are In Love | 
You take a while to fall in love with someone. Trust takes time.
In relationships, you tend to be a bit selfish.
You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time.
You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change.
You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard. |
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