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Just saying hello, for now. I'll visit again later, and I hope to comment more. Thanks. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on November 15, 2006 at 8:02 PM
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That's a great choice, Schatz. Your children will remember it all of their lives. There's a Great Wolf Lodge in this area too. Its a great family place.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 15, 2006 at 2:18 PM
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Glad your back.......
I checked out the link and it looks like the perfect place for a family to have a real holiday blast......
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on November 15, 2006 at 5:38 AM
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oh that will be a treat--and I want to come too--
is there enough room in your suitcase? lol. I have been to Sandusky, to Cedar Point Amusement Park. It was great, we stayed at a funky old hotel right in the park, a stone's throw away from one of the coolest steel coasters, the Magnum...what a blast.
posted by
Julia.
on November 14, 2006 at 8:34 PM
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Sounds like a wonderful Christmas holiday!
posted by
Whacky
on November 14, 2006 at 8:23 PM
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The reality of my own situation, Schatz, is that I am not entirely free of
the conditions of the past. I am sometimes forced to go where I am reminded of too painful parts of it, and given my choice, I would never choose to go back there, but it's part of my program to be there. I think, ultimately, that it is liberating, to visit places that once held so much fear and trauma, the helicopter pad and the emergency room of the hospital.
Yesterday, when I revisited certain places, I felt a kind of liberation, a detachment that bordered on joy, sort of serenity, but today, it's taken it's toll. It's all good, but the process is what it is, and I cannot be "positive" at the expense of not acknowledging the reality of where I am and where I've been.
Becuase I am quite sure that the same process which led to my spiritual rebrith will take me back through the same steps, hopefully as a light worker myself and I must prepare for these emerging emotions, acknowledge and accept them without judgement if I am to be of any use to anyone else.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 14, 2006 at 5:14 PM
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Blanche, I try to be positive. I feel like this is my only chance
to really live. The truth in my life is this: If you focus solely on the problems, you become more mired down in them. If you focus on the solutions, you can illuminate the path that leads to them. I prefer light over dark, energy over immobility, flexibility over rigidity, warmth over cold, love over hate. That doesn't mean I'm perfect at any of those traits. It means I work toward them.
And yeah, I agree, that is an outrageous expense. I'd rather spend way less on the lodging and more on the location. Mexico sounds great. Get some rest, and be well.
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 5:09 PM
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Thanks for stopping by, shellyb :D
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 4:57 PM
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Hi Justi. Thanks for caring!
I am continually blessed. Even when my car breaks down or the kids are sick...it's just hard to see it then. We are all blessed daily in different ways. One of my blessings is having you rooting for me. Your positive energy works in my life, as does the energy of the other bloggers. That's why I choose people like you to be my everyday reads. :) I like your vibe.
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 4:56 PM
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Hi Schatz, nice to see you,
I admire your dedication in working out your babysitting plan, so that you can continue writing. I don't even that excuse, I'm just scattered, some energy residual from errands I ran yesterday keeps me restless and unable to focus, but it'll settle down in a day, it always does. I just need to put 24 hours worth of time and distance between yesterday and me.
Christmas is coming up fast. I keep forgetting since it's not a big thing for me, really just my boyfriend and me, and possibly my mother although we're torn about that. If we could afford to go to Mexico to get away and get sun we would, but the only lead on a rental we heard of, was through the owner of the coffee shop, who just got back with their 8 month old baby boys,(they were exhausted, traveling with 8 month old babies, to Mexico was rough), but Cameron's dad owns a rental house, that he wants an exorbitant amount of money for, by Mexico standards, although it's been 20 years since I was in the Gulf of Mexico and theucrrency standards have changed, $6,000US for a week, the week between Xmas and New Year's just seems an obscene amount of money for an okay house, nothing special.
The lowest is in the off-season $1,500 for the house, a 4 bedroom. Not for us, too rich for our blood. So, no Mexico trip this year yet. Although I would like to travel and so would M to get someplace warm.
so, anyway, that's the long and short of it, it sounds like you're feeling pretty positive overall. So am I, really, just tired.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 14, 2006 at 2:40 PM
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Welcome back!!! Nice to see you!
posted by
shelly_b
on November 14, 2006 at 2:33 PM
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Schatz
I do miss your post. They tell me a lot about your life and it is interesting. I think the Christmas idea is great. I am so glad about your blessing of the clothing and that you are passing it along to others if you can't use it. Good is happening in your life and I am so happy for you. Continue to be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on November 14, 2006 at 2:25 PM
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Thanks, Jemmie. That sounds so cool. I know that if we didn't have kids,
we probably wouldn't put up a tree. As it is, I try not to get caught up in how the holidays 'should' be, and instead do what we like to do. I will try to get some rest but you know how the saying goes....no rest for the wicked! LOL Busy seems to be suiting me, for the time being. :)
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 2:24 PM
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Troosha, if you can do it, do it. I know what you mean about the bubbly and
cuddling. It's my idea of the way the holidays should be spent, too!! Especially if you haven't got any kids to cater to. It can be hard, though, if people have expectations of how you will fit into their plans. Best of luck with it.
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 2:22 PM
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You are always so busy!
I hope you get at least a little hard-earned rest during the holidays!
I don't have any real Christmas traditions, but after my dad left my mom I lived with my mother for a couple of years. For some reason we decided not to get a Christmas tree each of those years, but we had all these gorgeous ornaments we still wanted to use. Our solution: We decorated the telescope's tripod! It was quite fun and so very different from what all other households were doing.
posted by
Jemmie211
on November 14, 2006 at 10:31 AM
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Schatz
What wonderful Christmas plans! Sometimes breaking traditions and creating new ones is so uplifting. I was married only a year ago so I'm still trying to create a tradition with my new family and rememer that I have a family of my own. Being caught between two families can be a challenge. In a perfect world, I'd like to have everyone over Christmas eve for some munchies and cheer and then spend Christmas day alone with my husband - sipping bubbly, sitting by the fire, cooking a romantic meal, and.... (well I won't go there).
Good for you for taking the leap and changing it up a bit this year. I'm sure your children will have a blast.
posted by
Troosha
on November 14, 2006 at 7:09 AM
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