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Saturday, June 7, 2008

Variation

"Something slightly different from another of the same type"


yuck! its just been one of those weeks
i am 47yrs old, and just feel so very different
than when i was 37, wow, what 10yrs has
done, it just seems it changed everything
about me, my likes and dislikes are the
complete opposite of what they were

i remember when i turned 40, i was sad
as i guess i knew things were going to
change, i just did not want to come out
of my thirties, i was not mentally prepared,
and my feelings were warranted, because
as each yr of my forties draws to a end,
i feel the change in me, i see it clear, i hear
it loud!

when i say change, i do not mean, my personality
or my eagerness, it is my thought process on daily
living, this is what haunts me, this is what has
changed the most, the feeling of bitterness has
entered my body, it is here, it never was

they say you get better with age, and i guess
for some people that is very well true, for me
however, i have changed to a person, that is
so different from what i was, at times i don't
recognize myself

as i type this, i am thinking "but why" such
a change, and my mind is telling me, because
you are not where you wanted to be, you
wanted something different, you strove for
something more, and then got lazy in the process
and agreed to "what shall be shall be"

there are times on this blog, that i really can't
believe my honesty how i open myself up,
everything i have written was within myself,
it is all true, it is all me

i know some will say, "47 is young" you
can still be where you thought you wanted to be

if only it were that easy, than i think we would
all be looking into a different light~~

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270 comments:

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grandma moses said...

Good morning Carol and night owls!!
Caught up this morning on the posts and comments.
Tina, very good post. Owls, enjoyed all of your stories.

Beautiful pictures lynn d and barb wa, thank you!
Carol, I read your post twice about variations and want to read it once more before I comment. Thank you!

grandma moses said...

Carol, so much has changed for me in the last ten years. I have become a mother-in-law to 2 fabulous daughters-in-law! I have also acquired 3 granddaughters. I feel so happy about all these changes.

As I get older tho, I reflect more on the people and even the pets that I lost. I hate my mind going there. It leaves me in very somber moods. I am still the same person, but I think certain things hit me more. When I was younger I didn't dwell on these sad things. Now, I just try to think about the things I can control, as opposed to the things I cannot. It is not always easy as when I was young.
Is this what your post meant, Carol?
Have a great day, owls!!

Jennifer said...

Morning Grandma! Congrats on 1 and 2!!!

Barb-Wa: I tried to comment back to your comments, but it told me that I must be your friend in order to do so (and I know I saw you "approved" my request)! I don't know what is going on with that stupid thing!

Jennifer said...

Carol: I love your honesty in your posts. I guess that is what gives the rest of us such freedoms to be open here too! Thank you!

I will be turning 40 in February! I am scared. I will also be doing my student teaching at that point (if all goes well). I think about how you have to have 33 years in to retire! YIKES!! I will be 73 at that point! Then I ask myself if I am crazy for doing this!

Then I think about my personal life. Am I too old to get in shape (so someone will look my way?), am I too old to start dating and putting myself out there again?

I already feel the lack of energy (from what I used to have)! I have a friend that is in her 50's who runs circles around me!!! So, maybe it is just a mind set. Perhaps the key is to tell ourselves that we are every bit of who we once were when we were younger, but now have more wisdom! Perhaps it's all in how we talk to ourselves! I think we need to be kinder to ourselves. I know I need to be! : )

Thanks for the very thought provoking blog Carol!

grandma moses said...

Jennifer, Good morning! I think it is wonderful that you are persuing your dreams! You will be 73 in 33 yrs. whether you become a teacher or not. Things change all the time. It can happen that you will be able to retire in 25 yrs. or you may become a teacher and go on to something you desire even more. Your teaching degree will help you with that! Of course you may decide you will always love being a teacher. We are never to old to persue our dreams. Congrats to you for doing this!

Amicus said...

Good Morning Owls!

Darn, I thought for sure I guessed the right Owl yesterday because of EBJ's fondness for the word "amazing." I'm not good at this game. :)

I like how my thinking process has changed now that I'm in my 40's, because I have more confidence in myself so I don't worry constantly about everything I say or do. I'm struggling with the physical changes though, especially at work.

I still groom a few large dogs who have been clients of mine for years, because I know they'll get up on my table without having to lift them, but I've stopped accepting new ones. My back just can't take the lifting anymore. I've also had to cut back on the number of dogs I do a day.

By the end of the week, I'm having to drag my sore body out of bed in the morning. Thank goodness it's Saturday! :)

HI Grandma Moses and Jennifer!

Off to work. Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning Grandma Moses - Congratulations on first. You are up early.

Good Morning Jennifer - How are you this bright day?
I will feed my babies and be right back.

Tinkatia said...

Good Morning Amicus - You slipped in while I was typing. Have a good day at work.

Tinkatia said...

I think the nest emptied out. Is anyone still here or am I all alone in this great big forest?

Tinkatia said...

10

East Bay J said...

Good morning!

Just a Whab-by, I have a busy morning. Will check back later.

Congrats to GM on being first!

Hi Jennifer, Amicus and Tink!

Have a great weekend!

goldie said...

Good morning Hooters!
G/M- congrats on 1st.

I am one year older then you Carol and I recognize a lot of changes in myself. Some areas of my life I have completely mellowed and others I have hardened. I have no time for bullshit anymore and I will not waste my time with a discussion if it does not have intelligent substance between the debaters. No, I am not always right but I demand the respect of my own opinion.

On the other hand, I find myself less in a hurry and more willing to let some of the little things go that used to annoy me. And I have a patience for my grandchildren that I NEVER had with my own kids.

When I was in my 30's things didn't hurt like they do now. A progression of the disease (diabetes) has caused some problems that I just have to live with. I may not be able to walk as far, but as long as I am able I am going to walk. No feeling sorry, no why me's, its just what it is.

Jennifer, I think what you are doing is fantastic. It is exactly what g/m said- you will be that age regardless if you are teaching or not. Go for it girl. Go for anything and everything, because as they say- life is too short for regrets.

I hope everyone has a great day. I am off to the wedding (outside in the wind and heat and humidity) Oh joy! LOL- maybe I am NOT as tolerant as I used to be....

Birdee said...

Good Morning Everyone!

Great blog Carol!

I wish I had the energy level I had when I was in my forties.
I had my kid's at a young age..Alway's said, Well, at least I'll be able to keep up with them! Ha! I'm in my early 50's and I get so tired of being tired! The heat bothers me more and I seem to worry more than I ever did!
Used to be..I would hardly stop moving..Now, It's like I hardly move! I get fed up with myself.

I think I'm more ticked off at myself for turning into a worry wart! I hate it! Sometime's it take's complete control. I think going through menopause (early) did all this to me. Totally screwed up my whole being, inside and out!

That's my story..and I'm sticking to it! LOL

Love the high school pics you all are sending in!

Mary/MI said...

I think we have coined new phrases LOL!
"Doing a Whabby"
"Just a Whab-by"
Well I doing a "Whabby fly-by"too.
I'm off to the VFW for the day. It will be hot & humid..sticky icky and not in a Tina good way lol!!

Later....

Lynn D said...

Morning Glories!

GM: Got First Wahoo!!!

Congratulations to those who guessed that was me in the pick. MEK, BarbWA! LOL

Did you like how I tried to lead you down another path with my guesses???

Thank you to all of the wonderful owls who said I was beautiful! Very kind words and I appreciate that.

Boy Carol you really have me thinking on this one.

I am 46 and the changes that have occured in just the last 3 or 4 years have either made me happy or drag me down.

Like goldie there is alot of bullshit I just don't buy into anymore and I have gained patience in some areas.

I watch as exterior and body changes and really alot of them I am so not happy with. Some I can change some I can't. I am dissatified with myself for not moving towards making the ones I need to. Sometimes I think it is a lack of motivation but in the last year it truly is a lack of physical energy! That is driving me crazy.

I have changed in my thought process and how I see the world in many ways. I think I pay more attention now than I ever did about the world and issues that face us all.

Sometimes I have this bit of longing about what I could have should have would have and I have to talk myself down. Because I really am trying to live in the present as what is done is done. I really feel many times we are at where we are for a reason.

Well I probably just said a whole lot of nothing but I will be thinking about this all day.

(((hugs))) to you all!

grandma moses said...

Hello owls: Amicus, tinkatia, ebj, goldie and birdee. A wonderful day to all!!
Hello to all owls flying in after this.

grandma moses said...

Good morning lynnd and Mary! You flew in while I was typing. lynn d, what you say is a whole lot of something to me!!

Tinkatia said...

I guess I am alone. No-one jumped out and said "10"

Carol - What a lovely honest blog this morning. And what wonderfully honest responses you received so far. I have been thinking hard about my response. Life around me has changed so much in the last few years but I can honestly say that I feel inside the same as I did 25 years ago. I was just as excited about my birthday approaching this year (and it was a big year) as I have every year. My likes, dislikes, fears and weaknesses are all the same. That also goes for my love of life, family, children, pets and the beauties of nature. Inside I feel 30. Now outside is a different matter. I am always amazed at how little I can accomplish in a day compared to what I used to do. I think I am like my mom. She says "I don't know why I am having trouble reading without my glasses now. I have always had such good eye sight". I smile when she says that. She will be 97 in December but I really don't think she feels old. Her short term memory is gone so she does not remember all the life threatening crisis she has been through these past 10 years. That's how I feel. Why can't I dig in the garden anymore without ending up in bed for a day with a bad back? Why can I no longer go on the long hikes with my friends ? Why couldn't I lift my grandchildren and carry them around by the time they turned a year? I feel the same but I am not the same. I am restricted by arthritis and other health problems associated with aging. I have to accept that and be content to do what I am physically able to do. That is hard for me. I think of the expression "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak". In spite of these limitations I think I am basically a very happy person. I feel very blessed with all that God has given me. I thank Him each day that I can find still find a lot of happiness in the little things of life.

Mary/MI said...

Carol, growing "older" has never bothered me. I have always seen my life in stages, almost like having many different lives.
Childhood,preteen,teenage,young adult,married young adult,etc. Each level I was a different personality, and managed to merge them all into my now retired life. I see life as an amazing journey with a lot of road yet to be traveled. Hope this makes sense lol!!

Tinkatia said...

Wow I am slowing down! In the time it took me to type my comment, East Bay J, Goldie, Birdee, Lynn and Mary all flew in. Good Morning my little owl friends. I hope you are having a great day. I will read your posts and be right back.

MEK in AZ said...
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Maureen said...

Good Morning feathered friends.

GRANDMA MOSES...congrats on first.

JENNIER...You should be so proud of yourself. What a great role model you are for your daughter. Proving to her that you can be whatever you want to be, if you are willing to put in the effort and work. You are so encouraging and warm and supportive of everyone...start thinking that way of yourself. I know it is hard to see ourselves as others really do see us...but you are a beautiful, intelligent and loving person...that remains a constant even when your shape may or may not change. {{hugs}}

BIRDEE...now is YOUR time. Take even a little of what you give and do for others and do for you. You soooo deserve it.

LYNN...one correction to your post. You weren't beautiful...you ARE beautiful. Always will be.

CAROL...this is freaky. I started writing a blog at 4 am this morning and it was so similar to your topic today. I was thinking about how I wanted my old life back. I don't like the changes that have occured over the past 3 years...some physical and some emotional and most financial. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be where I am right now. I have lost a lot of my tolerance, faith, hopes and dreams. But I fricking managed to gain poundage, girth, debt and cynicism.

I ramble.

I am going back to bed. I ended up working last night and I have to work again tonight. It will be 3 in a row and I am tired and sore and fucking sweating like a pig.

Bye

MEK in AZ said...

That deleted comment is mine.. it was WAY too long and if anyone did get to read it - sorry!!

SOrry - but I'll be back later!!

Happy Saturday..

Good morning to everyone!!!

Lynn D said...

GM: Things we can control and things we cannot! Boy that is hard but really what we all need to refocus on all the time.

Jennifer: I think it is wonderful you went back to school. This was something I always thought I would do but money,time and motivation never did line up.

Amicus: Those Damn physical changes!

Goldie: No feeling sorry's and no why me's that is a great philosophy!

Birdee: Menopause and peri Menopause a great place to put some of the blame! LOL I think that may become my story that I will be sticking to.

Tinka: You have a great attitude! I personally have always marveled at all you do! Happy medium seems so hard to find.

Mary: You are so well adjusted! Dammit how does that work?

I sometimes wonder if the changes we feel are pressure we put on ourselves or pressure from others?

Hi ya EBJ!!! Slow down your moving to fast you got to make the morning last! I think that is a song!

Ok I must work on my energy this morning to get something accomplished! Will be back later.

Tinkatia said...

This is a fantastic topic Carol. I am enjoying reading all the posts. They are all so different and yet there is a familiar thread running through all of them. I have a busy day today. I have a ten o'clock baseball game of my little granddaughter to watch. I am then going to spend the rest of the day with my mom. She sounded lonely last night. I will be back this evening. I am interested in reading everyone's responses today and looking forward to seeing who is the "Person of the Day". Unlike Tina who is three for three the only one I knew was my daughter Zona and of course that doesn't count since I have known her all my life.
Have fun at the wedding Goldie. Jennifer, you are doing great. Birdee, I am so happy to see you posting. Have a great day all my little owl friends.

Tinkatia said...

Hey I was # 25 and didn't know it. Whoopee!!

Lynn - I got a chuckle out of you fooling us all day with your guesses. Pretty sneaky but also very clever.

whabbear said...

LOL@East Bay and Mary/Mi!

Mary, sorry we keep missing each other, too! I limit my computer time pretty severly when Huz and I are together, especially Friday night after we've been apart for the week.

From A51: Dianne: Well, there's good news and not so good news. My surgical areas are healing up nicely. As for sis, well, she is not experiencing the kind of eye pain that she had been, but the doctors have acknowledged that the vision in the eye will always be impaired; the only question at this point is by how much.

Which brings me to Carol's excellent blog today. Carol, I'm kind of at odds and ends on life, and how to respond to it, myself at the moment. I wrote a couple of weeks ago about all the events and issues that have encroached on me as the big five-oh approaches.

As my sister's experienced has shown, we are approaching that point where life starts taking away, as opposed to youth, where life provides. It's sobering stuff.

I'm so glad we have this forum to discuss how we feel. MEK, I was really sorry to read a couple of weeks ago that you are not as happy as you show on the outside.

What was that famous saying? It is both a great and terrible thing to be an owl?

Humour helps to deal with it!

Zona said...

Good Morning Everyone!!

CPGEM: When I was 30, my SIL who is ten years older than me, warned me how everything would change when I turned forty. I didn't believe her. Boy oh boy was she right! It started with first one knee going, and then the other...and it has just continued from there. I was never as clumsy when I was younger, or forgetful or so super sensitive. I started worrying and stressing about everything. I can barely walk twenty feet without tripping over something. I walk (trip) into the kitchen and can't remember why I'm in there. I begin a conversation, and forget what point I was trying to make. It is so aggravating. Now my SIL is almost 60...and she is saying "Wait until you're 50!!" Good Lord, I don't think I can lose any more basic abilities and still function! One thing I have noticed, my sense of humor is the same. It hasn't changed one iota...and I'm grateful for that, cuz it looks like I'm gonna need it!!

whabbear said...

Zona: Amen to that! My sense of humor is just as sophomoric as ever... thank goodness!

Zona said...

GRANDMA MOSES: Congrats on being FIRST!! I am just taking babysteps into the realm of "it's in the past, you can't change it". It's a brand new place for me.

JENNIFER: I try to tell my knees they are 30..but they won't listen. ;)

AMICUS: I really need to take your self-confidence course...mine has gotten worse not better over time.

EBJ: LOL@ WHAB-BY!!!

TINKA: I think you are one of the happiest people I know, and you sure seem to do an awful lot more than I do..but aren't you only 34?? ;) SWAK!!

GOLDIE: LOVE your attitude...no wonder you are a "thimper" and not a "thimpee"!!

BIRDEE!! BIRDEE!! BIRDEE!! Can you tell I'm happy to see you posting??!! I agree with you that some of the problems I have are also hormone related. I get fed up with myself too!! Can we start a club?? ;)

MARY/MI: LOL@ the icky sticky bad way...;)

LYNND: You said something so profound in your post..I will be thinking about it all day. :)

MEK: I missed your comment, I would have loved to read it.

MO: {{HUGS}} :)

WHABBEAR: Humor saves me every day...every single frickin day.

DIANNE: STOP THAT!!! ;)

Mr Z is actually telling me he needs the computer today. I think I will wrestle him for it. He may be younger, but I have weight on my side..and hips and thighs...;)

Bebbilane said...

Wow that was quite a profound post! I understand completely what you are saying and have experienced the same (I am 45).

Good morning grandma moses, jennifer, amicus, tink, mary/mi, east bay j, zona, whabby, lynn d, mek and anyone I missed!!

I hope everyone has a great Saturday! I am going to Churchill Downs today.

Hugs, now off to read comments.

Bebbilane said...

tink, You can tell you are a happy and positive person in your posts.

Great comments!

goldie said...

I'm baaack. I am fluffed, puffed and I look great (MR. Goldie told me so) All I have to do is get in the car and ride for an hour to go it outside. I told Mr. Goldie that we should do before and after pics. LOL

The wind is blowing, the severe weather is a possibility for this afternoon and it is supposed to be 87 with a 80% humidity or some awful thing like that. I believe this is where the "feeling sorry myself" is allowed! I also just found out that I have to wear a corsage! I dislike those to begin with- please say a little prayer that it will be small and tastefull...

Ok, really leaving now.

Yes Zona honey, I am a really good 'thimper'!!!

See you all tomorrow (If I don't get carried away to Oz)

DreamaTexas said...

Hi Grandma Moses
I e-mailed you a bunch of photos (again). LOL
Birdie
You look very young. I would never guess your age as 50 something. You look 35. You remind me a lot of Grandma Moses come to think of it.
Hi Bear
How much excitement can one bear have...a 50 year bash and a wedding. The bear jokes started at Twitter. I couldn't upload the photo of me and my Pekingese so I uploaded a photo of me and my new Bear. :0)
TOTD
When I was younger I had a lot of patience but now that I am 40+ then I can not deal with BS.When I was younger I was always 100 pounds and pretty skinny. Now I fight to maintain 118 pounds. I've always kept the same long hair and probably always will. I've always had a happy personality and don't PMS much. I'm hyper in that I like to go do things a lot but not the long trips as much any more. Now days though I get mad at adult childish games and gossip. I'm sure I listened to it when I was a teen and in my 20's but now I am really, really past that every day kind of crap. I always roll my eyes and wonder why don't people have better things to do with their time because there's a big whole world out there and so many charities and other things to get involved with. Other than that I haven't changed much at all except as Grandma Moses pointed out that we've lost more pets and loved ones as we grow older. It sucks. I have lost way too many loved ones this past year. That just really, really sucks.So when I do have spare time I pick up the phone and call my cousins, my Aunties and my grandma and my best friends and I end each call with I love you or visit family as much as possible and I always give them a big hug.

ibebold said...

Good Morning OWLETTES!!!!!!!!!!
well it is afternoon here!!!

Carol... what a topic.... i feel pulled in so many directions...

Grandma moses..Congrats on 1st...

waving at all how are already here... Busy nest this morning...

From area 51...
LYNND .. thank you so much for the well wishes from the storms... we had a couple of little tornadoes go through our town... but soooo many more else where ,close by... they are still without power... and the temps today are getting too high and the heat index... very hot and humid... Not at all safe for all the elderly with this heat and no AIR... say prayers for those affected!!
Thanks again...

Glodie...
your first paragraph sounded just like me...

I am to the age I don't feel I need to take the crap anymore...

But feel I am entitled to my own opinion...

Some people in my life aren't very understanding of my NEW attitude...

But I am tired of being a door mat... and I am not just going to lie down and take it anymore....

and in other areas I have become more tolerant..
go figure...

hope you all have a great day.... mine is just chillin till the relay tonight...

it is really hot here today.. and everyone is freaking thinking that the relay will be too much for some... and then they want to tell Alice so she can opt to move it into her house... or basement.. I told them... Don't you dare... we will figure that when the evening gets here... we have kept it from her for 3 months and it is today.. and they want to cave...

I think her sister is scared of her.... She hates surprises... and will be mad... but how can she stay mad at us.... it just shows how much we love her..
Truly..I am a die hard REDSKIN fan... She is a die hard DALLAS fan... we are wearing shirts that have the Dallas helmet on them and say above the helmet Relay for Life.. and below the helmet Dallas Alice...
So you know I love this girl to put anything Dallas on my body...
will have lots of pictures tomorrow,...

wow NOVEL...SORRY!!!!

ibebold said...

Goldie--- Have aa blast at the wedding... I hoping for small and tasteful for you also!!!
at least no panty hose!!!!

ibebold said...

O.K... this funny ...

The pictures of the potato salad...
I posted it on my space.. the editor of a local paper is a My Space friend.. he messaged me and said.."that looks good... would you do a recipe for the paper"

See what you started Jodi!!!

Jodi said...

IBB - Congrats.....I have been asked for my recipe more times that I can count.....but being that it is a secret family recipe, I have NEVER given it out. GOLDIE will be happy to hear that I have willed it to her!!! :P

GOLDIE - Please take pics.....lol @ before and after!!! I hope they pin a big honkin' corsage on you.....maybe a peony bush or something like that!!! :P

Jodi said...

ZONA - I don't know about your knees, hips, or thighs.....but I do know that you freakin' make me laugh everyday!!! And for that I thank you!!! "Let's get ready to rumbllllllllllllllllllle"!!!! Go get MOOSE!!! Oh, crap....just had a flashback to an email from TINA!!!

Jodi said...

40!!!

MEK in AZ said...

IBB - don't forget the celery!! LOL

Whabby - hence, my deleted comment
;-0

decided I put "too much of me" out there this a.m.!!

I need to catch up on comments..

Cpgem - here's my "Al Michael" of the day

Sadly, today, Jim McKay passed away. I will never forget the Munice Games when he informed us that they were "ALL GONE" after the hostage situation.....

He loved Horse racing and he just missed seeing in person if history could be made at the Preakness...

I don't really know WHY this has upset me so much today..

Gosh - I need to get it together!!

I'll be back later.

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - your blog today really hit home with me today!! Bless you!!

Jodi said...

OK.....just got done mowing the lawn.....but wanted to check in before I hit the shower!!!

I hope everyone has a great Saturday!!!

CAROL - Great blog......but I will have to ponder a bit before I comment on it. :D

Jodi said...

MEK - Waving a wing @ you.....and sending ((((HUGS)))) from WESconsin.....luv u!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

50!!!

Barbara_in_COviaWA said...

Carol....I think it is fantastic how you share youself with us. You have put into words how probably most of us feel.
Do I feel like I have missed out? Not really. I never really set any goals for myself. Maybe you can say I was too lazy to even have goals! I don't know....I guess I have just lived life day to day. I'm always so excited when I get to take a trip somewhere. I get there and I'm always surprised at what I'm doing. As for a career....Never really had any aspirations to go and have one. Maybe it's because I became a mother at such a young age. I kinda feel like now that the kids are out on their own I can live for myself now. Would you believe that I didn't even drink alcohol until I was 30??? True. If I had a drink once a year before that it was rare. Now I'm a raging drunk!! Just kidding!
Anyway....I'm not sure what you think you have missed out on, or why you feel that at 47 you are changing and you don't like it. I don't know Carol....Maybe sometimes we just have to be happy to even be around!

Barbara_in_COviaWA said...

MEK.....I'm bummed that you opened yourself up and then couldn't leave it up for all of us to read. I'm sure whatever it was that you wrote came from your heart. Just know that we all support and love you!

night.owls.sb said...

New pic up, and yes its from an amazing owl! Hint: A owl from the nest

Zona said...

This is a gorgeous picture! I guess TINKA!! My beautiful, cool cybermom!!

And now..I have to hand the computer over to Mr. Z...everyone have a great day.

Zona said...

JODI: You make me laugh just as much, and sometimes just that changes up the whole day!! SWAK!!

I'm getting 'the look'...;)

ibebold said...

Zona--I have to agree with you.. I too think it your MOM... our beautiful Pink Tink!!!

ibebold said...

i am getting sooo nervous.... count down... 2 hours!!!!

kahonugrl said...

who's up for a march?

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Barbara_in_COviaWA said...

Oh!!!! I love that pic!!! It's gotta be Tinka!!!!

kahonugrl said...

ok i am out the door, gettin on the motorcycle, and goin to the beach.

everyone have a great day. ill be back later lookin like a lobster, tired but happy, and will comment then.

Lynn D said...

Good afternoon Owls!

I think the picture is our Tinka! I just love that pic. How beautiful and look at the wonderful dress!

I have been popping in once and awhile reading. I am enjoying all of your insightful posts!

Waving a wing at our own raging drunk BarbWA LMAO!

Lynn D said...

Ok I have to say I don't get this catagory thing on MS.

Truthfully you all defy catagories for me! (((Hugs)))

MEK in AZ said...

Our new owl picture..

I wanted to guess BEFORE I read any comments. (so not to be pursuaded)

She is BEAUTIFUL and I believe it to be

TINKA.......

now to catch up!!

MEK in AZ said...

75

MEK in AZ said...

Barb in WA - I guess you are making up for lost time - LMAO..
:-)

Heck, I never thought I would LIVE to SEE 30- with all the alcohol I consumed!!

AND, I love you too!!

I am sorry that I deleted my comment - (well, not really) - I didn't want anyone to worry about me!!

But - cpgem - your blog today - it was like you were in my kitchen last night listening to my conversation - AMAZING!!

AND - I'm so happy to see that others feel it is Tinka also - I'm not very good at this!!
:-)

Jennifer said...

My guess is Tink too! She looks radiant, so it HAS to be her!

MEK: I agree with Barb-wa that we do love you and support you here!

I am so thankful to all of you who have encouraged me today (G/M, Goldie, Maureen, LynnD, and Tink)! It really chokes me up to feel the caring here.

Bless you all! I love this place!!!

night.owls.sb said...

Grandma Moses:
Congrats on First!
and
Yes, when young, things are easier, as least for me they were..

night.owls.sb said...

I read all the comments, I am just overwhelmed with everyone sharing!
Thanks everyone for being part of this wonderful group!

♥♥♥

ibebold said...

Hey Carol...

night.owls.sb said...

Mek:
Yes, I was in your kitchen, however I was looking for food, as when I am in a kitchen that is all I can think about! :O)

And

It is ok, that you felt, you needed to delete your post, as I said it for you!

Your the best ♥♥♥

Jennifer said...

Yikes! All the sudden it has become very dark and I am hearing thunder! (Darn...now I can't mow my lawn)! ; )

I actually have to go to my friend's house and mow her lawn too. I house sit for her and am in charge of her house and yard as well as mine. I love going to her house. It's like a retreat house to me! (And she's like the big sister I always wanted). She has 2 cats that I take care of too. (Plus she has a nice big screen TV and I take over my movies to watch there)! She also left me a lap-top to play on too!

Well, I had better shut down and unplug the computer. I think it's going to be a big storm!

Talk to you all later!

night.owls.sb said...

Ibb:
Helloo....

I am lost kinda, why are you so
nervous? What did I miss?

sacBarb said...

Happy Saturday Owls. I see it unanimous that everyone thinks the pic of the beautiful young woman is Tinka and I agree. Love the dress too.

IBB You are going to be our new Martha Stewart. Yay for you. I pray that all goes well for the relay and the party.

Zona: I so agree that humor makes it easier to cope with life's little challenges. And you contribute to making me laugh every day, along with the rest of the Owls in the nest. Thank you.

MEK: I was so sorry to hear about Jim McKay too. We used to watch Wide World of Sports religiously. And Jim Nance's son wrote a book about his father who now suffers from alzheimers. It is sad also.

K-Girl: Another 69 for you. Please use lots of sunscreen.

Jennifer: Sometimes MS kicks me out for no apparent reason and I get that same message. Go back to the sign-in page and try again.

I will be back to comment on the topic of the day after I ponder some more. Have a good day everyone.

ibebold said...

Carol... we are surprising my friend Alice with a team to walk the survivor lap with her at relay for life... she is very hard to trick... and hates surprises...
need to go...
wish us luck...
everyone havea great night...
see ya later...

night.owls.sb said...

Ibb:
Thanks for keeping me in the loop!
Enjoy.

night.owls.sb said...

I will check back later...

Everyone enjoy the rest of the day!

East Bay J said...

My guess is Tink, too.

My new bed just arrived, so I am doing another Whab-bye.

I will post more later!

Want2Sleep said...

Let's see,,hmm,,,,is the photo Jackie Kennedy?

MEK in AZ said...

BIG BROWN just took a big ole' shit.

GO BIG BROWN!!!

Am praying for a safe race!!

Want2Sleep said...

Big Brown has a cute little haircut.

Thanks for the info Mek.

Jodi said...

Just got back from treating Jake to see a movie (he pulled weeds for me when I was mowing the lawn this morning). We finally went to see Horton Hears a Who......cheap theater in Madison that only charges $2.50/ticket!!! What a cute movie!! We had fun. :D

My guess is PINK TINK in today's picture!!! What a beautiful dress.....and young lady!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Want - your welcome!! they say that you should watch - and who ever "dumps a load" has a better chance of winning!!
LOL

Want2Sleep said...

Well, that's wht they call him Big Brown !

MEK in AZ said...

I'll miss the march to 100

Gotta watch them load the gate!!

MEK in AZ said...

want - LOL

MEK in AZ said...

97

MEK in AZ said...

08

MEK in AZ said...

99

MEK in AZ said...

00

MEK in AZ said...

LOL - that should have been

ONE

hundred!!

MEK in AZ said...

okay - really -

I'll be back after the race is over!!!

Jennifer said...

...97...

Jennifer said...

WOW...someone beat me!

OK...104!

Jennifer said...

Congrats MEK!

I'm off to house sit and watch movies on my friend's big screen TV!

Jennifer said...

106...there...

Jodi said...

105.....just for shits and giggles!!!

Jodi said...

JENNIFER!!!! You're too quick!!! So I'm just gonna say 108!!

Want2Sleep said...

All the horses are safe....

Want2Sleep said...

Hey Jodi !

Jodi said...

WANT.....are you sleeping? :P

Want2Sleep said...

Sweating Jodi,,,,,,lol

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Carol your blog has hit me hard. My thought process has totally changed. I have always been a negative person but the last few years my negativity has consumed me.

I will be 46 in November. I have acomplished nothing with my life. I am not looking for sympathy, that is just how I feel. I have no children, no husband, no job, no money and no motivation to fix it. Most days I wonder why I am still here.

I suppose somewhere in my mind I think I can change. Peri-menopause certainly doesn't help. Apparently there are a number of us going though this. Is there something better on the other side of peri-menopause? If I can drag my fat, negative sorry ass around long enough to find out I'll let you know Carol.

Have a good weekend everyone.

My guess is Tinka too.

Bon'O said...

Hi All!! I was AWOL yesterday in search of sun, so catching up took some time today...

Owl Pics: How adorable were/are our LynnD & Pink Tink?!?

Tina: Kudos on the history lesson Saturday~~Very well done! I had to pull out my dad's discharge papers to see where he was on D-Day. He served (1st Marine Division) from 10/03/42 to 11/24/45, and in 1944 went from New Britain to Solomon Islands to Guadalcanal to Okinawa. What a debt we owe them all.

Carol: Life sure is "what happens while we're making plans", isn't it? You've only just begun, kiddo! I've enjoyed each of the perspectives on life's journey. And, MEK, there's nothing you can you NOT say to us, you know that!

(splitting post)

MEK in AZ said...

WOW - as soon as the horses left the gate - something told me - this is NOT going to happen..

Thank goodness everyone is safe!!

Jennifer - sorry I ran over you..

Shirley - (((HUGS)))

Bon'O said...

My own life took a new turn today. I officially have two new grandkids!! I think it was SacBarb &/or MaryMI who asked if I was attending my daughter's wedding in North Carolina today. Sadly, no, as they're headed off on a family vacation to Florida tomorrow. Due to expense of travelling these days, I decided I'd wait until later in the year or holiday season when we can actually spend time together. I'll get the video, without babysitting 4 dogs for a week while they're gone! I'll post a few informal pics from their equally informal outdoor wedding in a bit. The professional photos will come later. Thank God, I was not there...it was 104*!!!

IBB: Eager to see the Relay for Life photos! ....and I, too, just finished making potato salad. Maybe I'll take a photo to add to the PotatOWL Salad Gallery :o)

Hi Hodi, W2S, Jennifer & Shirley!!

Belmont Stakes: Bummer ......so wanted to see a new Triple Crown winner.

Want2Sleep said...

Hi Bono !

Want2Sleep said...

Okay, the media needs to stop making something out of nothing. Big Brown didn't win and there seems to be notihng worng with him. If they say he's fine, let's leave it at that. I wouldn't want to run in that heat either.

Bon'O said...

Hey Want2Sweat!!

and Tina...I meant 'yesterday'. Today would be Saturday, right? How's Cali?

Jodi said...

BON!!! LOL @ PotatOWL Salad.....luv it!!! Yes, please share!!

MEK - Evidentally he didn't shit enough. :P

Bon'O said...

Hope Goldie has 'Before & After' show & tell pics. Hope it wasn't 104 there, too!

Want2Sleep said...

Jodi, he didn't get to eat your potato slad.

Jodi said...

SHIRLEY - ((((hugs)))) to you.....:D

CAROL - Been thinking about this all day.....still don't have a great post for you....but this is it. When I was younger, all I really wanted to be was a wife and a mother....well, I got my wish....some days are hard, but totally worth it. I never finished college, but have well over 20 years in customer service of one kind or another. I know I could be probably making more money somewhere else, but I really do enjoy my job. I love making people smile, and I really do feel that I sometimes make a difference in someone's day.....just by being polite and SMILING!!! I treat my customers like gold....I always use their names and ask them to come back. If something is wrong, I try my hardest to make it right!!!

JENNIFER - I really admire you for completing your schooling.....reaching for your dream. You are an inspiration for everyone.....it is never too late!! I will say it again.....just when you aren't looking, someone will come into your life. Boy will he be a lucky guy!!!

Jodi said...

124

Jodi said...

125!!!

MEK in AZ said...

Want - I agree - let the winner celebrate!!

They are focusing SO much on the loss that they didn't even let you see that the WINNER won by 5 lengths!!

MEK in AZ said...

Jodi - apparently, someone else took a BIGGER shit!!
:-)

Bono - :-)

Want2Sleep said...

The winner ran a great race. And, it should be celebrated. Big Brown stayed with the leaders most of the way, but today wasn't his day. That's the way it goes.


Tiger doesn't win EVERY time either.

Jodi said...

CAROL - I do feel my age (42) and it sometimes scares the hell out of me. Where the hell has the time gone? But to be quite truthful, yes I could stand to lose a few (well, about 45) pounds, but seriously, I'm not really in that bad of shape. I guess it is a good thing that I have a somewhat physical job. I don't do it often (because I usually do the books in the store), but I do have to unload our truck. We're talking about 100 crates of milk (4 gallons in each)....that we have to stack 5 high and roll into the walk-in cooler, 12-13 grocery totes, 35-50 frozen totes, and usually 30 bales of ice (4 - 10 lb bags in each bale). Let me tell you, think is a workout!!! I have some co-workers that are about half my age that have a hard time keeping up....and that whine constantly about the job they are doing. Plus I mowed the lawn this morning in about 82 degree heat with about 75% humidity......sweated my ass off. I feel good if I move everyday....be it working, walking, whatever!!

Ok....enough yammering on for me!!

Jodi said...

damn....think is not a workout....this is, though!!!

Jodi said...

I better go feed the family....the natives are getting restless!!! I'll be back later!!

Want2Sleep said...

Thanks Jodi. Now I know what "doing the truck means".

Glynis said...

Hey Owls... I finally made it in here today. Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Carol, I lost a dear friend to non- smokers lung cancer a few years ago. He was only 41 years old and had 2 young kids. He was incredibly fit and healthy, but somehow caught this awful disease and was able to fight for 3 years before losing his battle. I will never take for granted a single day of my life again. So what if I am getting older? It beats the alternative! Yes, I am overweight, getting more wrinkles and more gray hairs...but that is life!

A good friend of mine went to Congo to help with Doctors without Borders. She took her 80plus year old mother. When she came back she said the most incredible thing she witnessed was how much love and reverence the people there showed her mother. It has become the reality in Africa that people do not live to be old. We are so lucky in this country to have the luxury to grow old and then to complain about it.

Carol, we saw your photo the other day. Look in the mirror and see the beautiful person looking back at you that we all saw in your photo. You've come a long way baby... and you have a lot more to go!

Mary/MI said...

I'm back from the VFW.I was so glad they had the air on! We were cooking hamburgs & hot dogs.' We are now heading to St.Marys Parish festival.
I see we are again under a tornado watch and marine warnings with 1-2 inch hail & wind gusts up to 80mph!

Wabbear~ Missed you again!! If I didn't know better.... lol!

MEK~I WUV U!!

I am so glad they didn't push Big Brown! Sure hope he is alright!

I'll check in later if I can.

Tina~in_ut said...

Totally Tinka~ no doubt~

Congrats GM on 1st and thanks~

Thanks also bono'~

Mary....wtc! hot, humid, icky sticky? lol~

carol~ i've gotten to the age where I just say fuck it! I care, yet I don't! I have three kids and sometimes I just can't believe I'm their mother....but I am. So I do my best and pray! A lot! For them and for me! ....well...and for all of you too~ I think we all try to do our best with what we are given.....and this isn't making any sense.....except to me! :D

I'm getting kicked off the computer.....i really just wanted to vote on the pic! :)

Jodi said...

TINA - Smile pretty!!!

Lynn D said...

Oh you crazy owls,

I come up to check on you and you make me teary eyed and weepy and then one of you makes me laugh through my tears! Bless you all!

I think I am hormonal again! LOL

I had a heck of a time figuring out who big brown was! I thought MEK and wants were talking about Nascar! LMAO Kept trying to figure out what a big dump for a race car was? Big Brown isn't that tina's driver for UPS? I am so confused!

Tina You made fucking sense!

Lynn D said...

Mo: I know you have had an horrible year but you have proved how strong and resilient you are! You pulled yourself up and are doing what you need to do and no one can ask any more of you! I am proud of that you did not let it drive you to your breaking point!

Shirley: I love you girl but I am going to let you in on a little secret. Having a husband and children or even a career does not guarantee happiness! There I said it.

I have a husband who I love but there have been times I wanted to get in the car and keep driving until it broke down.

I have children that I love but have driven me to all kinds of crazy. It does not get better as they become adults they give you whole new wonderous things to worry about! I did not know what worry was until they came along. That said I would not trade them for anything. This is where I am supposed to be.

Career well I never really achieved that I had jobs yes some were management jobs but they were jobs! They were supposed to make me feel independent that modern woman thing... you can work and have a family and do it all! Right that myth all it does is make you tired and feel guilty for every moment you are away from your husband and children even tho you know that without your pay you may not have enough food or money to pay the bills. It is what it is.

There were many times I wished I was single and only responsible for me.

I agonized over all of this until I hit the big depression. It brought me to my knees. I had to finally get help. I have been working on learning I am where I am at for a reason and should be proud of what I have done in my life. It may not be perfect but I fought all the way to make it relevant.

I still struggle all the time but with greater understanding of my limitations and the limitations I put on myself!

So please Shirley because I love please please go to your doctor and ask for more help! You are a wonderful person who deserves to be healthy and whole.

Jodi: I love that you love your job! You are proud of who you are with no apologies or hang ups! Another woman that I am so amazed that I know and proud to say so!

IBB: Walk you Ass off and have a blast I love what you are doing!

Glynis: Your story made me teary eyed. It shed new light and meaning on growing old!

Bono: Congrats to your daughter and her new family! You are blessed!

Mary: Stay away from the weather!! Be safe! I am expecting you to go to Europe to bring back a hot Italian. Now don't screw it up and get to the basement!

Bon'O said...

Jodi~~Your master work is now in the PotatOWL Salad Gallery! Who else do we have....IBB, BarbWa and TraderEBJ? And, Jodi, could I maybe hire you to sweat MY ars off, too??

Glynis~~Your post inspires me to waste fewer of my days and reminds me of the hackneyed but true "Don't sweat the small stuff...."

Mary/MI~~Be safe out there. Check in when you get safely home, k?

LynnD~~Thank you, and such wise words. You're sure no "TweedleDumb", lady!

Tinkatia said...

I am home from my mom's lodge feeling completely drained but I have read some awe inspiring posts here today. Who needs Dr. Phil when we have this blog? I would like to say fantastic things to so many wonderful owls about their posts but I am not sure I could put two intelligent words together right now and so many of you have made such erudite responses to the posts. Lynn and Glynis, to name just two of several, wrote such insightful words of wisdom I couldn't begin to match them. NIGHT OWLS.SB is SOME BLOG!!!!!

sacBarb said...

I mean to get back sooner to comment on the blog topic but I got distracted with just doing crap around here. Time flies....

Anyway, in the last 10 years I have retired and my life, too, has changed significantly. Mostly for the better. I no longer have to put up with the inflated egos of politicians and I have decided I don't want to tolerate BS from anyone else either.

I have learned to slow down and for an "A" type personality that is really hard. I still have control issues, but I try like hell to limit them. I do I believe I've mellowed in that area, but maybe I should ask my kids. LOL

I used to be a staunch conservative, but the older I get, the more liberal I get. I also pay more attention to world issues than when I was younger. And, like Goldie, I have much more patience with my grandchild than I ever had with my children. I feel a lot of guilt over that.

All in all, I feel that I am where I am supposed to be. It's all part of a Master plan and I am grateful that I have made it to this point. I do wish I had taken better care of myself when I was younger and maybe I wouldn't have so many ailments now, but I can't change that. As Betty Davis said, "Getting old is not for sissies."

sacBarb said...

Shirley: I echo what Lynn said. The only person that can make you happy is YOU! You are such a kind and caring person and you need to keep telling yourself that. Please take care of you.

Jodi said...

TINKA - So glad you were able to spend time with your Mom today. I hope it was a good visit!! :D

Jodi said...

SHIRLEY - I agree with LYNN D & SACBARB!!! More ((((HUGS)))) to you sweet lady.

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

left, left, left, right, left!!!

Jodi said...

150!!!

Jodi said...

Hey......just wondering if JUST LIN has come up for air yet?!!?

BON - Great album!!! But I agree....you need to complete it. :D

night.owls.sb said...

Our amazing Night Owl has been revealed

Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

Thank you Mek, Lynn D, Jodi and SacBarb. Thank you. ((HUGS))

night.owls.sb said...

Lynn D:
Wow, you approached your words with perfection! Thank You!

Shirley:
Here at the owls nest, you are accepted for what you are, we all are very fond of you, and only wish you the best of everything! Many smiles to you always! :O)

night.owls.sb said...

Glynis:
I appreciate your candor, what life has to offer, we must be grateful for, I know this. I will continue to work on accepting life as it is!

Thank You!

night.owls.sb said...

Sacbarb:
I have always admired you and still do! Great Post, Thank you!

Jodi:
My, My, you summed it up perfectly, sometimes it just what we make it,
Thank you!

night.owls.sb said...

Tina:
You are their mom, and a great one at that! Thank You!

night.owls.sb said...

want:
Are you sleeping!!

And

I got mixed up last nite, I thought I was practicing slurping, I totally forgot about your "funeral" I will in my spare time, practice with all my heart. But as I said before you need to give me advance notice!

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

I am all alone!

night.owls.sb said...

Not one single person is here but me!

Tinkatia said...

Carol - Don't be scared. I am here.

night.owls.sb said...

I have to upload some pics! I will be back! (not that anyone is listening)

night.owls.sb said...

Oh Tinka, thank goodness, I was feeling so lonely!

Your visit with your mom went well?

Jodi said...

CAROL - I'm here, too!!!

Waving a wing @ PINK TINK!!!

night.owls.sb said...

Jodi!
Hi, I am glad, I just was not in the
mood to be alone :O)

Tinkatia said...

Hi Carol, My visit went well but it does drain me and then I feel guilty because I find it hard when she repeats herself so much. She is a dear one however. I am lucky to still have her.

Jodi - Weren't you just at myspace? You did that leap fast.

Jodi said...

LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT!!!

Jodi said...

LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT!!!

Tinkatia said...

Carol - I thought you might be scared to be all alone in the forest so I flew as fast as I could.

Jodi said...

169!!!!

Jodi said...

TINK - You little "quackwhore"!!! Congrats on 169!!! Was it good for you?!!? :P

Tinkatia said...

Jodi - I stayed out of your way so you could get 170. Aren't I a good girl?

Jodi said...

TINK - Have learned the art of keeping 3-4 tabs open at the same time!!! I learned from the best.....MISS TINA!!!

Tinkatia said...

Jodi - Sorry I didn't know you were trying for 169, I thought you were aiming for 170. Here I thought I was being so kind.

Tinkatia said...

Jodi - How do you keep 3 or 4 tabs open at the same time. I haven't learned that one.

night.owls.sb said...

Tinka:
You are such a dear one! You always brighten my day so. The day you landed on Rossland was the day the sun shone so bright....Even if you
are a quackwhore! :o) ♥♥♥

Jodi said...

TINK - My daughter said to hit Control T and see if a new tab opens up. On my toolbar there is an icon that says add tab....that is how I do it. Hope this helps!!

Barbara_in_COviaWA said...

AH HA!!! It IS Tinka!! What a beautiful picture Tink!!!!

Tinkatia said...

I want to thank all the lovely owls who said such sweet things about me today. It is nerve wracking to have one's picture up there so the nice comments really help.

BonO - You asked me if that was my official senior photo. No my official photo in my senior year book is one with me wearing a white cap and gown. I thought maybe that would look a bit pretentious so I opted for my graduation night picture. That dress was white and was worn under our caps and gowns. We had to have a white dress, no pink was allowed. I guess we had to look virginal on graduation night. I uploaded my official senior picture to myspace if anyone wants to see how silly we looked in caps and gowns in High School.

Tinkatia said...

180

Tinkatia said...

Carol - What a sweet thing to say even if you did call me the nickname my friend Tina gave me. Ask Jodi to send you the duck in the red shoes.

Tinkatia said...

Jodi - I get it now thanks.

Tinkatia said...

Barbara - Thank you. Your picture was beautiful too. I guess we are a bunch of nice looking owls.

night.owls.sb said...

To all:
I am putting together a special fathers day blog, I have a couple things in the works, but I need your help! Fathers Day is on Sunday 6/15

If each or some owls, can give me eight words or less on the first thing that comes to their mind when they think of their father!

Example!

Cheech: "The man who gave me my dream!" cpgem8
or
Cheech: "Gosh Darn, watch your step" cpgem8

Anyone up to it? if so e-mail them to be by Saturday, and put
Fathers day in the subject line.

Please none of you need to feel obligated to do so! OK...

night.owls.sb said...

Just in case!

my e-mail addy
cpgem88@gmail.com

and

Thanks

night.owls.sb said...

Tinka:
I loved your picture, so very beautiful, and your dress wow. Did someone make it, or did you buy it.

Please tell, how you got to wear that dress. I am in awe!

night.owls.sb said...

Oh, so there is not confusion, my Dad's name is Frank, but everyone calls him Cheech or Cici, as that is a nickname for Frank in Italian!

Tinkatia said...

Carol - My dress was made by a dressmaker here in Victoria. We had to have a white dress and white dresses were hard to find unless you were looking for a wedding dress. I could never understand why they had to be white because in the Graduation ceremony at St. Ann's the dresses were completely covered by the long white gowns. I would have much preferred PINK.

Tinkatia said...

Carol - My dad's name was Frank too.

Tinkatia said...

190

MEK in AZ said...

OMG - you all won't believe what we have just spent the evening doing..

talk about small town....

BUT - i see a march in my step....

MEK in AZ said...

oh, maybe not yet!!! LOL

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - good idea for Father's Day

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