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I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said she could borrow mine. Wow. I never expected that. One friend I'm not very close to said she has another ace friend and thanked me for my resources.
I'm so glad I thought to include those resources!
Only one friend mentioned he'd have questions, but he was going to ponder them before blurting out something stupid. :-)
Jordan wrote: "Thanks everyone!I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said she could borrow..."
That sounds lovely, Jordan and it surely must feel like a great relief to have done this.
And remember, you don't have to answer any questions you feel uncomfortable with, you owe nobody answers. Just tell them in a friendly way that this is private.
Jordan wrote: "Thanks everyone!I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said she could borrow..."
Good news.
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I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said she could borrow..."
This is great, Jordan! Thank you for letting us know. I'm so happy for you!
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I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said s..."
Yes, very happy for you, Jordan.
Jordan wrote: "OUT.I just emailed all my friends and immediate extended family to tell them I'm Asexual and Gender Neutral. Just.... Where can I go hide now?"
Congratulations, Jordan. I imagine it's frightening and freeing all at the same time. I'm proud of you and hope your friends and family support you.
braindead!Spent the better part of the last three days beta reading. Loved every minute of it, but I'm wrecked, my right arm is numb (darn mouse!), my vision is blurry and my eyeballs are gritty. Gonna have lunch and listen to an audio book.
Jordan wrote: "Thanks everyone!I've gotten nothing but supportive emails, text messages and one phone call from my mom saying she'd go purchase the two books I'd recommended, even though I said she could borrow..."
Wonderful! Lots of hugs!
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My word today: exhausted.
I doubt I've slept well for a few nights now. And it's Monday morning. UGH. I want to go back to bed and listen to the end of the Dark Tide again.
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Many familial duties today--in the middle of writing--and I have to remind myself that these interruptions are something I will one day miss, so it's best to try and view them as something to be appreciated.
Josh wrote: "FamilyMany familial duties today--in the middle of writing--and I have to remind myself that these interruptions are something I will one day miss, so it's best to try and view them as something ..."
Sometimes I have to remind myself of this as well, and then i feel bad, and then i try to find the time, and then when i do, i realize i'm glad i did. :-)
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Many familial duties today--in the middle of writing--and I have to remind myself that these interruptions are something I will one day miss, so it's best to try and view them as something ..."
Very true.
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Many familial duties today--in the middle of writing--and I have to remind myself that these interruptions are something I will one day miss, so it's best to try and view them ..."
Yes. This. :-)
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Many familial duties today--in the middle of writing--and I have to remind myself that these interruptions are something I will one day miss, so it's best to try and view them ..."
Yes! So true. I'm usually happy and smiling -- and very glad I made the effort -- by the end of the day.
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Or the actual appointment with our tax lady -- I am amazed at how much dread I feel every year before we make this journey. I think it's worse this year because last year was so distracted (for a variety of reasons) that I began tax season way behind.
I had no idea of how much I earned -- and in fact, I assumed I earned a lot less. I certainly had a lot more expenses. The end result is I know how much we grossed -- and bizarrely enough that seems to be up -- but what did we actually earn?
I ran the numbers one last time last night (do I seem a little obsessive?) and it looks like my math was wrong (yet again) in calculating earnings.
With the end result that I am now more confused than ever.
And adding to my anxiety, our tax lady filed the wrong papers two years running, so that has to be corrected.
Just a lot of worrying stuff like that.
Anyway, wish us luck! Once I know the worst, I'm okay, but there is always this high anxiety period of walking into the unknown, receipts in sweaty hand...
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Or the actual appointment with our tax lady -- I am amazed at how much dread I feel every year before we make this journey. I think it's worse this year because last year was so distracted (..."
Good luck with it all! *crossing my fingers for you*
:-)
Josh wrote: "TaxesOr the actual appointment with our tax lady -- I am amazed at how much dread I feel every year before we make this journey. I think it's worse this year because last year was so distracted (..."
Good luck!
Johanna wrote: "Headache"Get well soon!
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Or the actual appointment with our tax lady -- I am amazed at how much dread I feel every year before we make this journey. I think it's worse this year because last year was so distracted (..."
Good luck!
I'm terrible at math, so I understand how that could go wrong.
I finally got my w2 in the mail the other day, so I'm now set for my tax appointment next week, which I've had to change about three times. Oiy.
Josh wrote: "TaxesOr the actual appointment with our tax lady -- I am amazed at how much dread I feel every year before we make this journey. I think it's worse this year because last year was so distracted (..."
Oh dear, that sounds dreadful, I cross my fingers!
Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!
Karen wrote: "TurboTax; D"
Bite your tongue! I may be biased.
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; D"
Bite your tongue! I may be biased."
Ha, ha! Apologies.
I've been using it for over a decade. I had some bookkeeping skills from running my own business, and learned to fill out forms manually from my dad. Then one year the capital gains forms added about 60 questions, so I got what was then MacInTax, and filled out those forms in about 2 minutes. Although every year it's dumbed down a bit more or a bit more cryptic, so one of these years I may need to turn it over to a real live person. :)
Karen wrote: "Loretta wrote: "Karen wrote: "TurboTax; D"
Bite your tongue! I may be biased."
Ha, ha! Apologies.
I've been using it for over a decade. I had some bookkeeping skills from running my own busine..."
Thank God for computers! If I had to fill out those forms and worksheets by hand I'd crazier than I already am.
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I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday was worse, but luckily today the pain lessened during the work day. Which is strange, huh? :-)
Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday was worse, but luckily toda..."
I hope you're feeling better! Maybe it's the pillow?
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I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday was worse, ..."
I do feel a lot better already. I was even able to have our usual, brisk, long walk today. I suspect it's the tension in my neck and shoulders. Last three months have been crazy at work and the tension has been building. And building. And building...
We've also had two deaths in our extended family this month — first died my aunt (already 95 years old) and last Saturday we lost hubby's grandma (also already 92 years old).
My dad took my aunt's (his sister's) death heavily — he's now the only one of the siblings left and I think he can't help thinking it's his turn next. I've always been 'daddy's girl' and what makes him sad makes me miserable.
Losing his grandmother has been very tough for hubby, because when he was a kid, he spend A LOT of time with his grandparents. (His mother was very young when hubby was born.) In fact, I don't see much resemblance between hubby and his mom, but he is exactly like his grandfather.
So, yes, we've had better times. Right now I'm trying to focus especially hard on every little positive and lovely thing in life. And keep my eyes on summer holiday.
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I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
So sorry for your family's losses, Johanna. It hurts to see those we love hurting. Glad your headache is better. Take care.
Johanna wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
I'm sorry for your family's losses, dear Johanna. I love how you try to look at the positive things, but remember you are also allowed to grieve.
Johanna wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
How sad, Johanna, I think of you, Petri and your father. It hurt so much to lose a loved person. And what you said, the thought of the own death comes nearer.
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Johanna wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
Sending a ton of hugs, my dear!
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I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
*HUGS*
Johanna wrote: "KC wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Headache"I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
So sorry for your family's losses... *lots of hugs*
Johanna wrote: "So, yes, we've had better times. Right now I'm trying to focus especially hard on every little positive and lovely thing in life. And keep my eyes on summer holiday."I'm sorry to hear about your losses. I join the collective hug, also for Petri.
Take care and think about the job you love and the summer holidays.
Johanna, I'm thinking of you and Petri, and I'm so sorry for your losses.
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Revision is gone, all is okay, phew. And now I have not enough time :-) Time- Thieves
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I hope you feel better, Johanna!"
Thank you, Anne and Sabine.
I've now woken up with bad headache two days in a row. Yesterday ..."
Oh no!
:-(
Johanna, I'm so sorry to hear this news.
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I just emailed all my friends and immediate extended family to tell them I'm Asexual and Gender Neutral. Just.... Where can I go hide now?"
Yay! Lots of big virtual hugs, Jordan. You're awesome and I'm so proud of you! It wasn't an easy thing to do, I'm sure, and it must be an enormous relief. Well done. :)