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As part of my growing therapy, I have decided to give a little history into the life and times of me. This being sort of the preface to that journey. I am going to try for a blue month for September. For those of you who don't know what that means, if you look at your blog calendar  , you will see a calendar with the days you have blogged in blue. A blue month means you have all the days in blue. I just learned this and thought I would try it. To begin, I have been a very lucky lady in love. I started very young and ended very young. I have a 28 year old son and I'm 46; you do the math.  I have had the opportunity to be involved with some interesting gentlemen beginning with my ex-husband. I was raised with 4 brothers and have 6 nephews and a son. This, by no means, makes me an authority on men.  My first entry on the 1st of September will be regarding someone we will call "K". I will change the names to protect the guilty and will try to delve into the reasons for the breakups. Hopefully, I will gain some insight into myself, as well. All relationships and friendships take two to make or break them. I am NOT putting blame where none lies as I am well aware of my part in each of these breakups. Now, stay tuned! Tomorrow, we'll talk about "K".  ewwwww, this should be fun. Interesting, but fun! Luv ya, mean it At least be there to wipe away my tears if you're going to make me cry. Unknown |
| I received this yesterday and just had to share it! The buzz word in today's business world is MARKETING. However, people often ask for a simple explanation of "Marketing." Well, here it is: 1. You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing. 2. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and, pointing at you, says, "She's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising. 3. You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing. 4. You see a guy at a party; you straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I?" and reach up to straighten his tie, brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations. 5. You're at a party and see a handsome guy He walks up to you and says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition. 6. You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies you, but you talk him into going home with your friend. That's a Sales Rep. 7. Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you. That's Tech Support. 8. You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing, so you climb onto the roof of one situated towards the center and shout at the top of your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!" That's Junk Mail. 9. You are at a party, a man walks up to you and grabs your ass. That is probably your next boyfriend. Grab him and run! Hope this brings a smile! Lady Astor once remarked to Winston Churchill at a Dinner Party, "Winston, if you were my husband, I would poison your coffee!" Winston replied, "Madam if I were your husband I would drink it!" |
Exorcism is defined, in part, as the practice of evicting demons from a person or place which they are believed to have possessed (taken control of). First of all, I cannot even begin to tell you how much the phone calls, text messages, emails, IM’s and words to soothe my soul, meant to me! Thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart.I did a lot of soul searching last night; an exorcism of sorts. I cried, I screamed, I took down pictures of ghosts, I shredded papers. I got rid of all the reminders of “C” and the five years we enjoyed. It’s easier to deal with in anger than in hurt. I did an exorcism. I evicted the “demons” from my house and my mind and my heart.  I dealt with the situation with my son. I prayed a lot. I have read each and every comment and suggestion sent by you guys. I read them and cried, read them again and cried some more. I have let that go and will be here, as any mom would, to pick up the pieces should that become necessary. Until that time, I wish them the best and hope that dealing with her will make him stronger. I hope they take my advice and seek counseling. Today, I woke up and grabbed the spoons I put in the freezer last night. You see, when you KNOWthat your eyes will be a swollen mess when you wake up, you plan ahead. I took two tylenol, stuck two spoons in the freezer, selected my wardrobe for the day and went to bed! Today, I have those rose-colored glasses back on. The world is sunny and the birds are singing and I’m right where I need to be. Hell, I may even accept that dinner date I’ve been turning down. Today, I will go back to the happy me; the one that shows my true personality. I will catch up on my blog reading tonight, I promise.  To all of you who stand by me no matter what: May your day be filled with sunshine and laughter and happiness. I know mine will; thanks to all of you! Again, for the phone calls and emails and text messages, and IM’s, thank you from my heart and soul! *smiles* Luv ya, mean it Sheila The SouthernDiva Now back to my Happy Blog!! "He is a self-made man and worships his creator." -- John Bright |
| Yes, I know this is blog two for the day; however, I needed to talk. I am crying so hard that I doubt this will make sense but here goes. I think it's just a combination of heartbreak and heartbreak. This is the first time I've let myself feel anything for the past 27 days. My son is married to a girl who has serious mental issues, the kind that require medication and sometimes therapy and hospitalization. She was taken in last week and my son went and got her and he thinks he can love her enough to make her well. I had a long conversation with him last night about her need for doctors and medication and therapy. They were acting very strange but I couldn't put my finger on it, exactly. Her mother is trying to get her some help through the crisis center. My son has never dealt with mental illness. He has some crazies in the family but we know we are a little strange. I tried to explain the difference to him. I tried to tell him that mental illness cannot be loved away, that it is a serious illness like alcoholism or cancer. It needs treatment. They moved in the middle of the night. Took the two dogs, the cat and all their belongings and moved to Goldsboro. Jamie told me he was moving there but not until next weekend after he worked a notice at his job, turned in a notice with the landlord and talked to her mother. They did none of that. Now this is the same girl that left him several months back and moved to Goldsboro and told him she wouldn't come back til he married her. He did while I was gone to a class in Greensboro. Now, I am not a meddling mother in law and only talk to them when they come by or call. I went by last night out of mother intuition and I got a phone call from his father that he didn't show up for work on Friday and that was the first time in two years.My heart is broken. I know they are ruining their lives. They left owing half the town for rent or lights or borrowed money from his dad. I don't know how to help them and I'm scared she will do something to herself and he will blame himself forever. Sorry to lay this on you guys but remember, I don't have the "friend" to talk to anymore. He dumped me, remember? Thanks for listening! I love you all and don't know what I'd do without my virtual friends cause I damn sure don't want my employees or my parents to know any of this. Oh, and I got all my tax information today to bill for the town AND the water clerk is out AGAIN for her daughter to have a baby!!!!! I WANT MY HAPPY BLOG BACK! |
| The brothers wife, Tisha's best friend, delivered a 3 lb, 9 oz little girl late last night. They say baby and mother are doing well. Poor Doug! His daughter is on the 5th floor and his daughter-in-law and his new granddaughter are in maternity. At least this is a positive side to all this. Even though the baby is very small and may have to stay a few extra days, she is developed and doesn't seem to have any issues!! Thank you all for your good words and thoughts! I am sending them along to Cathy so that Doug and his family know the many thoughts and prayers coming from all over the world. It just does hearts good to know that there is still hope in the world! Love ya, mean it |
| Thanks so much to all of you who have asked about Tisha. They moved her out of ICU yesterday but were very adamant to her father that this was not meant to be a sign of recovery. She is still in a coma. She has the type of brain injury that the doctor says 90% survive; however, in a vegetative state. She could be moving limbs and opening her eyes but with nothing there. This could go on for days, years, months. I took some clothes to Cathy and spent the night in a motel. Tisha has a brother whose wife is pregnant and is Tisha's best friend. They hospitalized HER on Friday with premature labor pains. The baby is not due til October. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers. I, of all people, believe in miracles. |
| Fairy Godmothers are like genies. They don’t always get it right but they do try. I waved my magic wand and here’s what I came up with! Sorry, guys, I did the best I could. Hope you enjoy!! The fairy Godmother has granted the following wishes! For *Barbara Maria*      Shoes, shoes, and beer For welkerdeb  Food to feed the hungry and beer for her For Anyea  Words for your muse For Nada   A halo and a prayer and a belly button For Debi Wharton  YOU can take it to the Pres and ask him to change it! For The Cowboy  One good dog - A beagle just for you For Mrs. Whatsit and BeautyFromAshes   Money and not enough food……. For bugzy is baaaccck!!     Money, Danny, dudes on the beach in weenie squeezers, and BOB For Deelyte- Chillin'    Boobs, an ass to crack walnuts and blonde hair With that, you can surely get a piece! For Melissa is fashionably late! To buy a bigger house For susanL  Perspective For David McClain  Good kids For jessiegirl  I really don’t want you looking for hunks just yet and you already have lots of good friends! For Special Kay   Answers to the test questionsHey, I never said the Fairy Godmother was honest. At least you didn't get an ass like Dee! For Eagle~The Cowboy's Wife  Love or something damn near like it For Peanuts  Your very own genie For Scarlett   Piece, er, peace of mind For likenion  Happiness and optimism For Sweets  Her very own cabin in the mountains! For dizzyduck  Money trees to pay for college and writing and that cabin! For Mr.Monk- GPs for the poor and Very special things come to those who don’t ask the fairy godmother for anything! |
| How many of us know what would make us happy? How many could truly make a list of things that would bring a smile or happiness into their lives? Would it be to have more money? Would it be to have a man/woman or a great job? Would it be to move to someplace exotic? If I were a fairy Godmother with a magic wand and came to you and said, "What would make you happy?" Could you tell me? Are you one of those people that says if only, if only, if only.......... Come on, think about it......... I'm waiting! |
| A friend of mine has a daughter that was in a very serious carwreck yesterday in Asheville.. She had three kids with her. Thankfully, they are allright. She is not. She has major skull and internal damage and has had to have her skull almost sewn back on. They were told today that she may never wake up. I don't think she's gonna make it, guys. It's not looking good at all. She has severe brain damage, a feeding tube and a ventilator. Her dad is not handling this well, at all. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts. Her name is Tisha! |
How many of you have one true friend? How about two or three or even four? I mean the kind of friend you can call, day or night, just to talk. The kind that will bail you out of jail or as the saying goes, be right there with you saying, "whoa, that was fun".  I have many! I am lucky enough to have three that I went to school with that I actually keep in touch with. They listen to me whine when I'm feeling down. They celebrate my achievements and are happy when I am. They are here for me, no matter what, through thick and thin. I have girlfriends who let me come and drink coffee with them and share my life happenings. I have friends who take me out to have a good time, whether it be to a movie or the latest band or just supper. We laugh, we cry, we talk about things that have happened and things that never will. But my virtual friends are my lifeline! I don't know what I'd do without you guys! You are always my support. You tell me to grasp each day as a sign of new things to come. You send me head-on into the world with amazing clarity, even though we've never met. Some of you know more about me than people I see everyday! That is really scary!I want to thank you all for the part you play in my sanity. Thank you for listening when I gripe. Thank you for laughing with me when I laugh and crying when I cry; or at least saying something comical to make me forget why I was sad in the first place. Thank you for taking part in things I achieve and being honest when I'm at fault!Each friend gives me something that I need. Advice, laughter, a shoulder! If you have a few good friends in your life, you are, indeed, living! You are one of the lucky ones. As for me, I am the luckiest cause I have you guys! Ok, enough of that mushy shit! Luv ya, mean it Sex without love is an empty experience, but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best. -- Woody Allen |
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