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[Susan]

Antonella wrote: "Susan wrote: "Depressed."

I hear you. A Swiss friend of mine living in California told me that she and her friends will wear black today."

I too am in black and I'm not the only one. It is the predominate color outside from what I can see. And the weather is overcast which suits me fine. I'm not sure I could accept a sunny day.

Thank you for your wishes, Antonella.

[Josh]

Susan wrote: "Depressed."

Yeah. And unfortunately I don't have any words of comfort. Basically we have to hang on for dear life and do what we can do.

[Josh]

Antonella wrote: "Susan wrote: "Depressed."

I hear you. A Swiss friend of mine living in California told me that she and her friends will wear black today.

But we shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that becaus..."

And I do certainly agree with this. But while I disagreed passionately with the policies of Bush and Reagan, it just wasn't the same thing.

Partly because the GOP wasn't the same GOP. The fact that we now live in such a bitterly bipartisan world where conscience and concern for one's fellow citizens is literally a thing of the past...it's pretty disheartening.

[Josh]

Resolve

[Johanna]

Sunshine!

[Antonella]

Josh wrote: "But while I disagreed passionately with the policies of Bush and Reagan, it just wasn't the same thing."

I've just heard of the first moves of president Trump. Probably I should take it all back: you are right!

[Sabine]

Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop.

[Antonella]

Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-).

[Sabine]

Antonella wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-)."

I don't begrudge the fact that other people have real weekends, but I recognise the fact, that's better for the mind and body to have two free days back to back, not only a Sunday. And then I am often too tired to do something other than reading or I am worried sick, about work or private thingies. More than 50 percent of my colleagues have given up in this special work project I am in.
When I read what you all do next to your work per example I feel very indolent.
I hope you have a delightful weekend, Antonella!

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-)."

I don't begrudge ..."

50 percent of them have given up?!

That does not speak well of the project -- or the people who came up with the idea of the project. It is clearly not realistic.

[Josh]

Sunshine!

(Boo. Hiss. More rain coming in tomorrow!)

[Anne]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-)."

I ..."

I agree, it does not sound good. How long will this project last? I hope you get more rest soon, dear.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-)."

I ..."

Hear, hear.

[Alison]

Sabine wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

I'm working as well, if this is any comfort ;-)."

I don't begrudge ..."

Oh, Sabine. I'm sorry your project is not going so well. I am thinking of you. Take care of yourself and rest when you can. Hugs.

[Jordan]

When working weekends, or even just one day in the weekend, one must find pockets of time to either have fun or do nothing in front of the tv.

I hope your project goes better soon!

I was working today. I've got tomorrow off, but I've got a meeting in the afternoon about a conference I've been asked to go to on behalf on NaNoWriMo HQ, who can't send someone out here to man a booth. It should be fun, but there are so many restrictions it's not even funny. :-P

[Antonella]

Jordan wrote: "... there are so many restrictions it's not even funny. :-P "

Which restrictions?

[Jordan]

Well, we can carry our own stuff in but nothing that requires two people to carry, for example. We can't hire our own security guards. I just laugh at that one, it's not like we need security. Professional Conference booth set up, I've discovered, is for rich companies. Just to have them set up a second table will cost nearly $200.00! Never mind if we want electricity! Just one outlet is somewhere near $400.00, if I remember right. All stuff we have to order. Or internet. Needless to say, my poor self and my friend will be making do with one table, two chairs, and a wastebasket, which comes with the price of the booth.

[Antonella]

Jordan wrote: "Well, we can carry our own stuff in but nothing that requires two people to carry, for example. We can't hire our own security guards. I just laugh at that one, it's not like we need security...."

Thank you for explaining. And I'm glad you don't need security guards ;-).

[Alison]

Onedaymore

(Going home tomorrow!)

[Alison]

Mymymble wrote: "Alison wrote: "Onedaymore

(Going home tomorrow!)"

I'm so glad this has worked out relatively fast for you both, Alison."

Thanks, friend. Me too. :)

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Well, we can carry our own stuff in but nothing that requires two people to carry, for example. We can't hire our own security guards. I just laugh at that one, it's not like we need security. Prof..."

Good God!

[Josh]

Alison wrote: "Onedaymore

(Going home tomorrow!)"

Bittersweet?

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Tired

But the sun is shining, it is so much better, when there is natural light in the shop."

How are you doing now, Sabine?

[Josh]

Concentrate


(So much to do before the weekend -- I'm hoping not to bring my laptop. We'll see.)

[Alison]

Josh wrote: "Alison wrote: "Onedaymore

(Going home tomorrow!)"

Bittersweet?"

Very much so.
I'm so excited to be going home, but I am sad to leave at the same time. I am feeling all the feelings today.

[Josh]

Alison wrote: "Josh wrote: "Alison wrote: "Onedaymore

(Going home tomorrow!)"

Bittersweet?"

Very much so.
I'm so excited to be going home, but I am sad to leave at the same time. I am feeling all the feelings..."

It's so wonderful you and your mom had this time together.

[Alison]

Summertime?!

I am back home in NZ and it's warm and sunny and I don' t have to wear snow boots, or any shoes at all. It's a little bewildering. :)

[Alison]

Josh wrote: "It's so wonderful you and your mom had this time together. "

It really was. I am so pleased. And now the holiday's over and I'm back to real life. Though I have managed to return before a holiday weekend, so I get a few more days of holiday. :)

[Josh]

Productivity

It defines me at the moment. I hope this energy lasts. What the heck is driving it? Could it be my breakfast smoothies?! :-D

[Johanna]

Profound

[Anne]

Balance.

I have found that if I manage to balance my life between working hard and resting, being lazy and working out, being solitary and with people, I am happy and content. I know, not exactly rocket science, probably very obvious, but still, not always easy to achieve. Sometimes not even possible, when life decides to hurl too much at you at once.

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "Balance.

I have found that if I manage to balance my life between working hard and resting, being lazy and working out, being solitary and with people, I am happy and content. I know, not exactly ..."

Let me just say I love all this so much. And yes, maybe not exactly rocket science but not easy to accomplish either. Bears to be repeated. Often. :-)

[Johanna]

In fact, my word for the day is: repeat. :-D

[Jordan]

Reading

That's my word for the weekend. I finished two great books yesterday, am working on finishing a third this afternoon, and will likely start a fourth tonight. I almost never get this much read in one weekend, but it's a great stuff I need to read for the Pride list and I e got nothing better to do. What better way to spend a weekend?

[Jordan]

Flight: Queer Scifi's Annual Flash Fiction Conest is the one I'm reading right now. It's a collection of roughly 90 stories all no more than 300 words including fantasy, Sci-fi, horror and paranormal. There are some mm authors included, but most authors I've not heard of before. It's been very good!

We're including Mahu #10, Ghost Ship, by Neil Plakcy but I've only read through 7, so I'm hoping to start catching up with this series next.

Been Here All Along by Sandy Hall was a really sweet YA mm I finished yesterday.

All the Wong Places was the other I read yesterday.

I've also read the first story in the Weird Wild West anthology and loved it. I'm kinda saving that for last only because I know it will be good and it's 400 pages!

That's what I can recommend so far. :-D

[Antonella]

Jordan wrote: "I've also read the first story in the Weird Wild West anthology and loved it. I'm kinda saving that for last only because I know it will be good and it's 400 pages!"

It was great, and I didn't manage to ''save'' it for later.

[Jordan]

Lol, I'm finding it rather difficult to save it!

[Antonella]

Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Oh, I wish you all the best, whatever is happening!

[Loretta]

Mymymble wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Both my mum and my daughter rushed to hospital 300 miles apart one after another after accidents. Worst weekend of 2017 lols. Truck broke down so youngest went by train ..."

I'm glad they are both okay. What a horrible weekend!

[Sabine]

That sounds terrible, I hope they get better really soon!

[Jordan]

Mymymble wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Both my mum and my daughter rushed to hospital 300 miles apart one after another after accidents. Worst weekend of 2017 lols. Truck broke down so youngest went by train ..."

*HUGS* to everyone and a speedy recovery!

[Johanna]

Mymymble wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Both my mum and my daughter rushed to hospital 300 miles apart one after another after accidents. Worst weekend of 2017 lols. Truck broke down so youngest went by train ..."

Oh noes! I'm sending hugs!

[Karen]

Mymymble wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Both my mum and my daughter rushed to hospital 300 miles apart one after another after accidents. Worst weekend of 2017 lols. Truck broke down so youngest went by train ..."

Wow! Sorry to hear this. I hope they recover soon. More hugs sent your way.

[Anne]

Mymymble wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Hospital"

Both my mum and my daughter rushed to hospital 300 miles apart one after another after accidents. Worst weekend of 2017 lols. Truck broke down so youngest went by train ..."

I hope they are better now!

[Johanna]

100

[Anne]

Johanna wrote: "100"

Now I am curious!

[Anne]

Yoga.

A colleague has gotten certified as a yoga instructor and she wants to use us a guinea pigs, so giving weekly classes for ten weeks. The first one was today, it felt wonderful.

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "Yoga.

A colleague has gotten certified as a yoga instructor and she wants to use us a guinea pigs, so giving weekly classes for ten weeks. The first one was today, it felt wonderful."

Oooh! That's neat! What a happy and limber guinea pig you will be after those ten weeks. :-)

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "100"

Now I am curious!"

Oh, it's about 'Finland100' — it's Finland's 100th independence year this year. And although the actual "birthday" is December 6th, all the Finns seem to be in party mode already. :-D Today we had teachers' meeting and a lively planning session for all the events we're are going to organize in our school this year to celebrate our country's 100th birthday. It's going to be a mighty eventful year, I tell you. :-)

[Anne]

Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "100"

Now I am curious!"

Oh, it's about 'Finland100' — it's Finland's 100th independence year this year. And although the actual "birthday" is December 6th, all the Fi..."

I read about the "anniversary" of Finland recently. Enjoy your happy birthday year!