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Thanks Bhaskar..I hope you're right about that.

posted by Passionflower on October 11, 2006 at 4:11 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Terpgirl..yes we do go out to jazz concerts

The State Fair and sporting events....Yes, this is a beautiful city with lots of great malls and restaurants....but this IS NOT what I had planned.

This is NOT where I want to live. I do not like 9 to 5 office jobs. They suck! I'm trying to be happy and not complain too much.

Good luck on your court date. I hope things work out for you.

posted by Passionflower on October 11, 2006 at 4:10 PM | link to this | reply

Passion

Okay, I don't feel sorry for you at all now.  Why this didn't hit me before, I don't know.  You're in Dallas.  That means Dallas Mavericks.  That means Brad Davis (Terp MAN 30), former basketball player at the Univ. of Maryland, and the person I have asked for for Christmas every year since I've been 12.)  Sigh, heavy sigh.  You're within decent stalking range.  I would have the biggest, goofiest grin on my face...okay, I DO have that grin on my face now.  It takes so little to get me through the day.  Kind of pathetic, huh?

Seriously, do you get a chance to get out and do things there?  I don't know the town, so is it a matter of not having much to do, hating the job or hating the town...or just that you're in such a crappy place with everything, it's just one more thing.  (I totally understand that.)

 

posted by terpgirl30 on October 11, 2006 at 3:18 PM | link to this | reply

Passsion

Just hold on. You'll see that you'll come unstuck from Dallas, which is not a bad place to live, that is , if I had a choice!! Chee up, girl.

posted by Bhaskar.ing on October 11, 2006 at 8:52 AM | link to this | reply

Passion

I didn't mean it to sound funny because I'm in the same crappy place you are these days...but when I read your headline ...when your life takes a downward spiral, this popped into my mind:

Make sure there's a little water at the bottom of the pool so you won't kill yourself on the way down.

I have a court date tomorrow, so I'm not being terribly optimistic tonight. :) 

I wish I had a good answer for you, but I'm lost, too, for the most part.  I think all you can do is leaning on others around you for the time being.

Kim

posted by terpgirl30 on October 10, 2006 at 8:04 PM | link to this | reply

I need an ex who lives in a warm climate, Offbeat...

Oh yea....I've been to see that one...LOL! I guess this would be much worse if I was stuck in a cold place. But the weather began to turn today...it was chilly all day long.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 6:03 PM | link to this | reply

PF

Yeah like you could be stuck in OHIO or Gawd forbid Fargo...lol

I am glad you have Richard to watch over you... I don't know if I could handle my ex doing that, but it would depend on which ex... Of course you could always go stay with my ex and experience that for yourself...lol

posted by Offy on October 10, 2006 at 5:45 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Tanga...

Life ain't always what you want it to be. It's a cruel joke for me right now.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:52 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, yes, Maggie...I'm counting my lucky stars and all that...

LoL--I'm adjusting to this new life slowly and with some difficulty.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:51 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Blanche...see you later.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:13 PM | link to this | reply

Hi Ginnie...good to hear from you...Thanks.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:12 PM | link to this | reply

That's so sweet, Manda...Thank you.

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:12 PM | link to this | reply

Factor...I don't wanna learn no patience...

Boo-Hoo! Let somebody else learn it...LOL=

posted by Passionflower on October 10, 2006 at 4:11 PM | link to this | reply

Passionflower

It sounds to me like you are just learning patience...it is one of my biggest lessons, too.

posted by FactorFiction on October 10, 2006 at 7:55 AM | link to this | reply

Passion, God has a special plan just for you. Trust Him. You are in my

prayers!

posted by MandaLee on October 10, 2006 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply

Sounds like wise words Passion...

..of course words can't fix things but I hope you find support and encouragement in them.  Take care...  Things WILL get better!

posted by ginnieb on October 10, 2006 at 6:12 AM | link to this | reply

Isn't that the truth, Passion?  We've all been there and come out of it and you will too.  You're a warm, sweet, loving, intelligent woman and you will find your place.  In the interim, you just have to be patient and wait for it.  It will happen, Passion.  It will.  Richard is right and he's standing by you.  I think he would take care of you as long as you needed him to.  You're very fortunate in that respect, may not be what you want, but he sounds willing to do it.

Here's wishing you a good day, will see you tonight.

posted by MaggieMae on October 10, 2006 at 5:20 AM | link to this | reply

Richard offers

some wise words of advice. Cannot add much. Just hang tough. The wheel of life does turn, just sometimes slower than we would like

posted by Tanga on October 9, 2006 at 10:33 PM | link to this | reply

I have to run, Passionflower, hang tough. Something will come through.

posted by Blanche. on October 9, 2006 at 8:00 PM | link to this | reply

I know Blanche...I had to go tell God I'm sorry

For being such a baby about everything - I'm really blessed. I need to be reminded alot.

posted by Passionflower on October 9, 2006 at 7:31 PM | link to this | reply

Whacky...that's the key!!!!!!

It ain't that easy either.

posted by Passionflower on October 9, 2006 at 7:28 PM | link to this | reply

Got it! Thanks Blanche...

Now you have -

posted by Passionflower on October 9, 2006 at 7:27 PM | link to this | reply

I'm learning to be thankful no matter what, Nana...

That's the only thing you can change...your own attitude.

posted by Passionflower on October 9, 2006 at 7:26 PM | link to this | reply

PF,

posted by Blanche. on October 9, 2006 at 6:57 PM | link to this | reply

He is right! Just hang in there!

posted by Whacky on October 9, 2006 at 6:53 PM | link to this | reply

passionflower

'Stuck' is a word I've been feeling a lot lately- I guess we just have to make the best of what we have!

posted by Nanaroo on October 9, 2006 at 6:52 PM | link to this | reply

I crank up the stereo, like I just did, Passionflower, and dance.

When all else fails, and I'm stuck waiting, like I am (and you are), what else can you do.  And, btw, Richard is being a good friend, he may be irritating, but he's helping the best he can.  Cut him some slack. 

And, as for Dallas, would you rather be stuck in Lodi?

posted by Blanche. on October 9, 2006 at 6:46 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks Blackcat...

Apparently I have no choice.

posted by Passionflower on October 9, 2006 at 6:42 PM | link to this | reply

I think he's right... sometimes we just need to ride the storm and wait

for the sun to appear again.   Hang in there. 

posted by -blackcat on October 9, 2006 at 6:41 PM | link to this | reply