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The Best Thing About Today...
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...it's not over yet. Might not be snowing but it's been raining and cold enough to need a winter coat for the past three to four days. I'm sick of it!
Calathea wrote: "Packing.(and leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be around much)"
Have a lovely time!
Calathea wrote: "Packing.(and leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be around much)"
Safe travels! Enjoy yourself.
Books.As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself with them while putting them in boxes. Some of them I have had since my youth, we are talking forty years ago. Some bring back bittersweet memories, ( the Tolkien set that my ex-husband owned when we met), some changed the way I look at the world around me ( hello James Baldwin, Jean Genet, Marilyn French, Siegfried Lenz and many more) some remind me of my childhood or my kids' ( hi Astrid Lindgren and Tove Jansson) some I have inherited from my grandmother and it brings her back( I'm looking at you, Inger Hagerup), some are for fun, or for getting scared ( I will never read Lovecraft again) or solve mysteries ( oh hi there Agatha!)
Some have connected me to people I never would have met or known about otherwise ( I see you Laura Albert aka JTLeroy, and good to see you again Josh Lanyon). I could go on and on, but shall stop here of course. I look forward to seeing you again when I open the boxes and put you up on shelves in my new home, sometimes in September. Until then, I'll think of you and all the joy, heartbreak, thoughts and ideas you have brought me.
Sorry for this long, self- indulgent post. Back to packing :)
Anne wrote: "Books.As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself with them while ..."
Thank you for sharing, Anne. That's exactly how I am feeling, when I am looking really at my old and younger friends in my bookshelves.
When I look at The Lord Of The Rings, I see me reading it the first time, instead as learning for my university-entrance diploma.:-)
I had to learn then really day and night, but it was so worth it.
I could and can easily get drunken by words.
You described that so well, Anne! ♡♡♡
Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Books.As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself wit..."
And you understand me so well, Sabine!
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As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself with them while ..."
Awww. Such a heartfelt post, Anne. I love this.
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As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself with them while ..."
Such a beautiful post! Yes, I think this reflects a love of books most of us share. :-)
Anne wrote: "Sorry for this long, self- indulgent post. Back to packing :) "By definition a post about books cannot be long nor self-indulgent ;-). I loved it.
Calathea wrote: "Packing.(and leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be around much)"
Where are you going?
Anyway, relax and have fun!
Jordan wrote: "Winter...it's not over yet. Might not be snowing but it's been raining and cold enough to need a winter coat for the past three to four days. I'm sick of it!"
Nice, Jordan. High five! :)
Sorry the weather is crap.
Calathea wrote: "Packing.(and leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be around much)"
Have a super fun time! :)
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As you know, I'm busy packing stuff away, that also means emptying bookshelves. Usually they sit there as part of the scenery, as it were, but now I have reaquainted myself with them while ..."
I love your post and hope I have similar experiences when I (finger crossed) reorganize some shelves this summer. : )
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I'm sorry for your loss, Josephine.
Josephine wrote: "grieving for a friend. https://josephinelitonjua.wordpress.c..."Hug you Josephine, I am sorry for your loss.
Josephine wrote: "grieving for a friend. https://josephinelitonjua.wordpress.c..."Josephine, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm typing this with tears streaming down my face. As Mymymble said, it is indeed a beautiful tribute. Eugene sounded like an amazing young man and a good friend. Hugs to you
Hugging everyone back. Thank you for reading, guys. Thank you for your thoughts and sympathy. I was crying when I wrote that, too. Would have said more but I have a tendency to not finish tributes because I go on and on so I tried to make it concise this time.
He was the life of the party, always smiling and energetic. A part of me finds comfort in the fact that he received the best care (he was hospitalized in Mt. Sinai) and though most of his friends are here in PH, he did have plenty of friends there, too. Plus he had his mom with him and his partner. He was loved and taken cared of, I guess in the end that's all that matters.
Eugene's page from their college yearbook
made my heart bleed all over again. :(
Josephine wrote: "Eugene's page from their college yearbookmade my heart bleed all over again. :("
I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend and all your hardships. Hugs to you.
Anne wrote: "Josephine wrote: "Eugene's page from their college yearbookmade my heart bleed all over again. :("
I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend and all your hardships. Hugs to you."
Thank you, Anne! :) I was just getting back in my element after that shooting but yeah, like always I say to myself this, too, shall pass. I'd probably be all sentimental for a few days though. :D
I'm sorry for your loss, dear Josephine. Every death is cruel, but young deaths are worse.
Antonella wrote: "I'm sorry for your loss, dear Josephine. Every death is cruel, but young deaths are worse."Thank you, Antonella. I agree. :(
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made my heart bleed all over again. :("
*HUGS*
Jordan wrote: "Josephine wrote: "Eugene's page from their college yearbookmade my heart bleed all over again. :("
*HUGS*"
Thank you, Jordan! Hugging back <3
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made my heart bleed all over again. :("
*HUGS*"
Thank you, Jordan! Hugging back <3"
:-)
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... it feels like Monday. But it's not.
when will this miserable cold rain end?!?!
DreamI dreamt last night, that I controlled - best before- dates. We do that naturally on a regular basis in the shop. In this dream I controlled stories. Josh 's book got all the stamp ageless.
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Sabine wrote: "DreamI dreamt last night, that I controlled - best before- dates. We do that naturally on a regular basis in the shop. In this dream I controlled stories. Josh 's book got all the stamp ageless."
What a lovely thing to dream!
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I dreamt last night, that I controlled - best before- dates. We do that naturally on a regular basis in the shop. In this dream I controlled stories. Josh 's book got all the stamp ageless.
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:-D
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I dreamt last night, that I controlled - best before- dates. We do that naturally on a regular basis in the shop. In this dream I controlled stories. Josh 's book got all the stamp ageless.
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That's awesome!
Sabine wrote: "DreamI dreamt last night, that I controlled - best before- dates. We do that naturally on a regular basis in the shop. In this dream I controlled stories. Josh 's book got all the stamp ageless.
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So you dream true, Sabine :)
CrashToday my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it was on my way to my shop. And I have to go Thursday again, he wants to see my shoulder again. I was a little bit shaky at work, but now I sit in the tram again on my way home. To write this it's a good distraction and I am so not cool.
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Today my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
So glad you weren't seriously hurt!
Sabine wrote: "CrashToday my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
That's so scary. Glad you're okay and i hope the doctor will give the all-clear for the shoulder; it's good that you went to see them right after. *hugs*
Sabine wrote: "CrashToday my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
Yikes. I hope your shoulder is okay and I'm glad you weren't seriously injured. I think this calls for a hot bath, some wine, and some Josh Lanyon audio.
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Today my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
OMG!!! That's so scary, Sabine! I'm so glad to hear nothing worse happened. And no wonder you were shaky at work. Take care and I think it's a good idea to let that doctor to check on your shoulder on Thursday.
Sabine wrote: "CrashToday my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
How scary! I am so glad you weren't badly hurt, but of course you're shaken. There are a lot of what if's going around in one's head afterwards, too.
Anne wrote: "How scary! I am so glad you weren't badly hurt, but of course you're shaken. There are a lot of what if's going around in one's head afterwards, too."What she said.
And are you sure you shouldn't get a day or two of rest?
The work was today good for me, I could speak with people or be silent. As Anne said , there was a lot what if's going around in my head. ( Not very efficient working today :-) )
Mymymble wrote: "Hey 'What if's' can be positive and are often due to higher schemes in things, whether god-driven or amazing luck or just good tram engineers, Sorry not wanting to be heavy n'all. Just feel for you..."You are very right, the what if's are speaking loud and clear, that there are many things I want to do and some things I have to do. You are very welcome, ♡♡♡
Sabine wrote: "CrashToday my tram was involved in an accident, a truck crashed in the tram, direct, where I was sitting. I was very lucky, only one or two little bruises.
I have visited a doctor, because it wa..."
Well, good heavens, Sabine! What a way to start the day. Glad you went to the doctor, and weren't seriously injured. I think you deserve to be pampered! *nods head vigorously* A soak in a decadently scented bubble bath? A massage to loosen up all those tight muscles? An adult beverage of your choice before a wonderfully prepared meal. Dinner music or a Josh audiobook you've been saving for a special occasion? Ladies choice. IOW, sweet Sabine, it's your day (night, whatever!) to spoil yourself rotten. Virtual *gentle* hugs.
Giving you lots of hugs, Sabine. A few years ago my husband and I figured in a vehicular accident as well where a truck also rammed directly to where we sat. The truck was said to be weighing 4T with approx. 30T cargo.Our seat got dislocated and there was a huge hole on the floor a few inches from our feet. My seatmate was bleeding in his mouth.
Hubby and I got away with concussion. I was hospitalized for a day but my headache lasted for fifteen days. :(
The few seconds after the collision I felt like I was floating lol. It didn't register to me right away that people around us were screaming.
I know it's such a shock. Take a day off or two, read a good book or watch a good movie. Let's celebrate life!! <3
I am feeling good today, thank you my dears. But as I climbed in the tram today, I was humming this song :-) .https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ4...
Sabine wrote: "I am feeling good today, thank you my dears. But as I climbed in the tram today, I was humming this song :-) .https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ4..."
I'm glad you feel good.
And thank you for the song: I didn't know how many times I heard this version, but I never knew it is sung by Nancy Sinatra!
Josephine wrote: "grieving for a friend. https://josephinelitonjua.wordpress.c..."Hugs, Josephine. I am sorry. Thinking of you.
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(and leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be around much)"
Have fun Calathea!