tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post6145156928962256449..comments2024-03-18T19:17:53.280-04:00Comments on 37 Paddington: This Life37paddingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-19828103279406909742014-03-21T12:17:23.730-04:002014-03-21T12:17:23.730-04:00I'm so sorry, Angella. It is awful to be scare...I'm so sorry, Angella. It is awful to be scared. There is a saying about depression--depression lies. I'm not suggesting you are depressed, but I do mean that a stressed mind, an overtaxed brain, can lie as well. You don't have to believe every thought that pops into your head. I find that in stressful times I need to focus on being as kind to myself as possible. Everybody out here is sending our good energy your way. Say all you want and need. <br /><br />You both deserve to be so proud of your son. Vesuvius At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783271096885148080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-33057833444632761822014-03-20T23:12:22.101-04:002014-03-20T23:12:22.101-04:00I am so sorry about the job anxiety. I completely ...I am so sorry about the job anxiety. I completely understand and I really hope something come thru, you deserve a good hand.<br />And... So impressed by your son. Even more impressed by your family dynamics.<br />Sending you hugs and love<br />Miss Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-52327088130512202992014-03-20T21:37:19.453-04:002014-03-20T21:37:19.453-04:00Oh, yes. I understand that reluctance-yet-eagerne...Oh, yes. I understand that reluctance-yet-eagerness for new job, and all the disappointments. And what a moment, for your son's father to feel such pride.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Again I feel you writing to my heart. NOLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572754078356812922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-60419940915565526132014-03-20T20:12:08.953-04:002014-03-20T20:12:08.953-04:00a nice balance indeed. But, in regards to your job...a nice balance indeed. But, in regards to your job search, i think it's important to consider what you really want to do--career wise (which may not be what you were used to doing). Do you want to just go through the motions just to find any job, or do you want to find one that doesn't seem like a job? Maybe your proposed obligation to find a job is getting in the way of what you should be doing instead. Candice Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195801629178470295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-954074992585655702014-03-20T19:05:21.476-04:002014-03-20T19:05:21.476-04:00I am going back to work next week after being off ...I am going back to work next week after being off for four months with depression so I really understand this! The anxiety just thinking about it is crippling at times. I have to keep reminding myself that the anxiety is going to be worse than the actual going back.<br /><br />You will get through this, Angella. My guess is that the anxiety in preparing to go back is going to be the worse part. You are strong , confident and intelligent and the Universe has something in place just for you. And when you settle in to wherever you are supposed to be it will go seamlessly. Until then, breathe. Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-45081962149079404482014-03-20T18:06:38.675-04:002014-03-20T18:06:38.675-04:00Angella, the job thing and the age thing. My son a...Angella, the job thing and the age thing. My son and I were discussing this just this morning as he drove me to the DOGNURSE. I've applied for over 700 jobs since my lay-off in July. And not a single bite not even a nibble. And the jobs that were mysteriously marked as 'cancelled' by my former company what the hell was that? Those jobs did not disappear. I did not put my age on my application but when they check your credit report they see it they see everything. It's ageism. Look at who is working these days. Drive by the shops and factories and lit restaurants and it's all young people. When I got laid off the 120 of us who got pink slips <i>were all over 55 years old.</i> That is no coincidence and we discussed it among ourselves and because we were bottom tier white collar workers with no union backing none of us had the money to sue or even question the company's decision. It's terrifying. I hear you with my whole heart. Just to have a few good days in a row in which we can float without worry wouldn't that be heaven?<br />love,<br />RebeccaRadish Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534752971317927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-39879737621030773532014-03-20T17:36:19.986-04:002014-03-20T17:36:19.986-04:00I'm sorry you didnt' get that temp job. I ...I'm sorry you didnt' get that temp job. I know how hard it is, how discouraging, so vent away. But you are not too old or too anything to work, you are just a victim of a crappy economy and a struggling industry. I hope things work out for you soon, those money worries are awful.<br /><br />Your son is wonderful, and I'm so glad your husband is ok and you are both in good hands.<br />xoMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-16324496062669199722014-03-20T17:00:29.015-04:002014-03-20T17:00:29.015-04:00Thank you for venting. A wise friend once said to ...Thank you for venting. A wise friend once said to me, why are we always so scared of being without money when there are so many of us? But of course it is not that easy. <br />I hope your man will feel better in no time, what a wonderful son you have!Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-88692379891466558862014-03-20T16:19:52.531-04:002014-03-20T16:19:52.531-04:00Glad that your son was there. Glad that your son was there. Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/09324961653370110887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-36376312283282081042014-03-20T15:44:34.423-04:002014-03-20T15:44:34.423-04:00Wow -- alot of things happening here today. I am g...Wow -- alot of things happening here today. I am going through incredible job turmoil right now, with many possibilities but also possible pitfalls in my path. My father is being pushed out of his job (he's 66) and is dealing with so many of these things too. I am here in the swirling madness with you. <br /><br />I would be disappointed too about the 4-month assignment. I don't blame you for that at all.<br /><br />You must be fit to bursting with pride for that son of yours. I am proud, and I don't even know him! SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174193133138897712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-26589634900874026512014-03-20T15:13:41.564-04:002014-03-20T15:13:41.564-04:00I don't know why I'm feeling so weepy but ...I don't know why I'm feeling so weepy but you and Ms Moon have both melted my little knotted up heart today and I feel all.....thingy.<br />Hope all are well as this day slowly turns to evening on your end. <br />Much love to you Dear Angella!plantingalongtheverge.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899341805908954700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9107151958453669111.post-73206691917629263832014-03-20T14:17:22.014-04:002014-03-20T14:17:22.014-04:00I talked to my Jessie earlier. She was upset about...I talked to my Jessie earlier. She was upset about some stuff and she so rarely shows that- any sort of upset. And she cried a little and talked and at the end, she said, "Thanks for letting me vent."<br />I said, "God gave us mouths so we could vent. We all have to do it."<br />Which, you know- sounds flippant coming from old agnostic me but still- we ARE humans and as such, most of us need desperately to do it now and then at least. Or a lot, if they are like me.<br />So you just vent all you want and your feelings and thoughts are probably fairly accurate. <br />As to your son and your husband- isn't it a wonderful proudness we can feel when we see our children do what they have been trained and educated to do? When we realize that they are fully-realized in their aspirations and that yes, they can even take care of us sometimes?<br />Lovely. <br />And I think your son's diagnosis sounds correct. His BP medication may indeed need adjusting. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com