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posted by
Temple
on October 13, 2005 at 1:46 AM
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MaggieMae
I have good days and bad, but the lessons come in all shapes and sizes so we have to try and learn from it all, I suppose. I'm lucky compared to many. :) Thank you for reading and commenting. Every time I see your name I think of daisy's and cherry pie for some reason....or that song from Rod Stewart.
posted by
Temple
on October 13, 2005 at 1:45 AM
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Gosh, Temple, I had no idea you went thru all that trauma........
Glad you're feeling better.
posted by
MaggieMae
on October 12, 2005 at 7:07 PM
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Temple
So good to read that you are doing well (mentally) - now to just work on the physical side and yes you must eat! the mushrooms sound delish!
posted by
littlemspickles
on October 5, 2005 at 5:20 PM
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Temple,
Your positive attitude and struggle for homeostasis is amazing. I wish you the best and you really do need to remember to eat.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 5, 2005 at 2:31 PM
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Hey Jimmy, yeah...I'm not one to post much, you know that...
It goes in cycles a little. Is a doozy a good thing? ;) What can I say, I've been doing deep thinking lately. Hmmm....maybe that's not new. :) I'm glad you were happy to see it, that was cool. Happy homeworking ...and studying for the GRE, too.
posted by
Temple
on October 4, 2005 at 3:51 AM
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Thank God...
she finally posted...I thought I was being slow to visit and post...but you always do come through with a doozy...glad things are going so well, I hope it continues...now I gotta go do homework...Peace Temple...
posted by
jimmy68
on October 3, 2005 at 8:06 PM
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MayB
Thanks for reading and you take care also. Hope all is well with you. :) No profound words needed, just nice to see you.
posted by
Temple
on October 3, 2005 at 4:28 AM
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Thumbs up to you. Take care. I have nothing profound to add here
posted by
Azur
on October 2, 2005 at 4:16 PM
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RachelAnna
Thank you...it feels good to be here. I was the same woman though. We all have dark times, it's part of the journey. It's the dark times and how we deal with them, what we allow them to teach us, what we let them illuminate of ourselves and our spirit that help us find new places in our lives. Even then this was in progression, it's just something else had my focus. It was months ago now, but even so, during that time I was working on learning what it all meant to me....to my life...what it could teach me about myself. I credit myself for lessons learned during that time. The dark times don't seem so dark when we walk through with lessons of light and fresh perspective. I was thinking about you during Rita. I hope all was well.
posted by
Temple
on October 2, 2005 at 4:02 PM
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Wow...
The woman who wrote this is not the woman who was writing and who I talked to weeks or months ago. You have come so far. It's awesome to read this, inspiring. Your perserverence has paid off, and will continue to do so. I know it, and I think you do, too.
posted by
RachelAnna
on October 2, 2005 at 7:53 AM
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Spitfire
I don't know what you mean. You are never a smart ass. Why would you say that? I don't understand. Hmmm... ;) I'm happy, too, that things seem to be taking form. Happy and impatient and worried that they will fall apart again...but such is life, no? I'll handle whatever comes, which I think has been my lesson of this year. Faith. I haven't quite unlocked that door, but I know where some of the keys are. Progress IS progress. By you showing me how to trust my instincts in certain areas and listen to my intuition, I've been to apply it to so many parts of my life that have made things easier. I had worked hard on that on my own, and you got me over some speed bumps -- hence the reason mr. blackheart was just a big joke rather than someone who hurt me. Smooches will be there in 27 days!
posted by
Temple
on October 2, 2005 at 5:44 AM
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Libby
Feeling strong and positive feels good too, especially since we all know there are the down times. I'm sure I will enjoy my time in Florida...I just can't believe I finally get to go and give her shit in person. :) Sorry about the forgetting to eat part...just a brain thing. I eat normally, sort of, once a month....or when people are in town. But, I'm trying! :)
posted by
Temple
on October 2, 2005 at 5:39 AM
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Offbeats
Yes, it seems a picture is beginning to form....but it is still a long road. It's nice to break through some of the rough spots though and see new things coming up. Phil is an amazing photographer, and I have so many pictures to choose from. So, you'll be seeing others coming up. He'll be happy to hear that you liked it. :) This one is impossibly beautiful I think, such an amazing shot.
posted by
Temple
on October 2, 2005 at 5:36 AM
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Toker
I'm glad you found some comfort in what I said. You are more than welcome.
posted by
Temple
on October 2, 2005 at 5:33 AM
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Temple,
I was gonna say something smart-assed but I decided not to hide behind my norm cause it's more important that I tell you how totally proud and happy I am to read this. I am so glad you are finding peace and happiness again after a very long time. It's been waiting for you. You found the key and have unlocked the door to your next path in this life. I'm humbly proud and flattered that I was able to help you listen to your instincts and to trust your inner voice. Can't wait for the smoochies!
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 1, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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I love hearing the positive tone in your voice, girl! I hope you enjoy the hell out of your visit. And all I have to say is "bah" to people who
forget to eat. What the hell?? I forget to
stop eating!!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on October 1, 2005 at 3:09 PM
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Hey, Temple,
Thanks again!!!!!!
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on October 1, 2005 at 10:56 AM
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Temple
It sounds like things are really shaping up for you! It's wonderful and I am very happy for you. I love that picture your friend took. Captured the sea gull at the right time and with the right light! You know as beautiful as you are outside, your even more so inside!
posted by
Offy
on October 1, 2005 at 6:24 AM
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Thanks, Temple,
It means more than you'll know.
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on October 1, 2005 at 2:57 AM
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Toker
Life is funny that way, it brings us people who can show us things just when we are ready to learn them. No apologies necessary. I'm sorry you feel like hell, I know that feeling for sure. What I can say about it is that there's always something to learn there, which makes being there not wasted time...and hopefully keeps us from having to go back too much.
posted by
Temple
on October 1, 2005 at 1:59 AM
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Temple,
My apologizes, I really don't know your story, but it definitely sounds like you've been to hell and back. Me, I feel like I'm in hell right now and trying to find my way back. Perhaps you can teach me.
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on October 1, 2005 at 1:32 AM
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billy the kid cargo
Well, I'm glad you were feeling my vibe, dude. Rocking on, Lt. :) Hope all is well with you.
posted by
Temple
on October 1, 2005 at 12:55 AM
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Cass, yes, do come cook for me... :)
I hate cooking, bah. I hate working out, too, double bah. It's always about happiness in the moment, that's all we have.
posted by
Temple
on October 1, 2005 at 12:54 AM
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ginnieb
The road has been both good and bad....one of self discovery for sure. I do try to eat (I had dinner
), and believe me, everyone asks me know....did you eat today? I am glad to read of your progress also, although envious that this brain injury and all this relearning business takes so long. I also am ready to get on with things. But, I will just keep shakin' it and it will come. :) One day, the ice block will break and I'll fall through to the next level.....you'll here me saying....wahooooo...all the way up there. ;)
posted by
Temple
on October 1, 2005 at 12:42 AM
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I really like this POSITIVE post. I'm glad things are going well. Live,
eat, and rock on
posted by
FreeManWalking
on September 30, 2005 at 8:16 PM
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Damn girl - do I have to come over and cook for you!!! I shall have to send you mental reminders to eat. I, on the other hand, have no problem eating and have gained far too much weight. Hopefully my new workout routine, beginning next week will solve that problem. I'm so happy that you are finding peace and even joy at the moment. Reading your post made me smile big time.
posted by
Ca88andra
on September 30, 2005 at 7:21 PM
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You have come so far Temple....
...what great reflection you have. Your road is a difficult one but you have found so much good along the way. I hope you're able to eat more though...you have to keep strength up! Eat, eat! That's my maternal advice!
So good to read you and to know that you are making it, step by step. I too hope that someday you'll write about these tough times..in the past tense. Take care Temple!
posted by
ginnieb
on September 30, 2005 at 5:24 PM
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aw, poet, I'm sorry you have to deal with that...
I don't have much fear of it anymore, I just make jokes about doing barrel rolls in my chair when the vertigo comes on. I take prescribed medication for it that works most of the time for the bad spells because it handles the causes, but I have to be careful walking and looking around because it's a tracking thing with my eyes (brain stem injury) and I get all spinny. Yes, I drink a lot of home made ginger tea and ginger ale, which really works. I used to fall a lot, now I don't, so I get frustrated less. Thanks for the sweet comment, and I hope you feel better, too.
posted by
Temple
on September 30, 2005 at 5:10 PM
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so sorry about the dizziness, I sometimes have problems with it
due to Meniere's disease. Dramamine helps me alot. Raw ginger is amazing. I like candied ginger better and always carry it for an emergency episode. It calms the fear knowing I have it. Ginger helps nausea for me alot. Good luck....
posted by
poetjpb
on September 30, 2005 at 4:55 PM
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