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Obstinate, aggressive female! I live to annoy! :P
Jeannette wrote: I live to annoy! :P"
I love that!
I love that!
Jeannette wrote: "Well, let's see? Because we moved to the US in 1993? Because I actually have opinions about things? Because we only stay x-days instead of x+2-days? Because I have opinions about things? Did I..."Sounds like my own family, except my mother always agrees with my father and vice versa (and your in-laws at least accept the fact that you and your husband are married and don't stipulate that he has to visit them without you). But I understand, it's a real pain. What does your husband think about all of this?
Well, my husband feels bad for me, and he does stick up for me. He's kind of stuck in the middle. It's just a personality clash, really. And, once we get back to the US, and tempers cool, then my in-laws are pretty nice to me. It's not always bad. But, he holds a grudge even longer than my family. And we're famous for never letting go.
I just get worked up in the time leading up to the trip. And, I have learned to "not annoy" him, if I can. I try to avoid pushing his buttons. He was in management for a long time, and I was on my own for a long time (I married when I was 36), so he wants to be in charge, but I never let him. We're both obstinate, but I'm nicer. That's the rub. ;)
I just get worked up in the time leading up to the trip. And, I have learned to "not annoy" him, if I can. I try to avoid pushing his buttons. He was in management for a long time, and I was on my own for a long time (I married when I was 36), so he wants to be in charge, but I never let him. We're both obstinate, but I'm nicer. That's the rub. ;)
Jeannette,
I understand completely. I experience that worked up tension before I see my sister every time. And our visits are always full of tension. I can usually only take 24 hours and then I'm done...for like a year.
And you are indeed nicer. :)
I understand completely. I experience that worked up tension before I see my sister every time. And our visits are always full of tension. I can usually only take 24 hours and then I'm done...for like a year.
And you are indeed nicer. :)
Jeannette wrote: "Well, my husband feels bad for me, and he does stick up for me. He's kind of stuck in the middle. It's just a personality clash, really. And, once we get back to the US, and tempers cool, then m..."A German manager, yikes. I'm glad you're feeling better today :-)
Jeannette wrote: "You understand, Gundula! ;)"Oh, yes I do (I go through it all of the time because except for me, all members of my family are what I would call German managers)!!
Oh, no! Now I understand your situation better. :(
Jeannette wrote: "Oh, no! Now I understand your situation better. :("It's a definite pain, especially since I am really unorganised.
Good morning comfies,
My daughter is 15 today. 15. How did that happen? Anyway, I will be baking a cake today and preparing her favorite dinner. We'll be taking her out on Friday. Right now I have to go bang on the door so that she gets out of the shower, haha!
My daughter is 15 today. 15. How did that happen? Anyway, I will be baking a cake today and preparing her favorite dinner. We'll be taking her out on Friday. Right now I have to go bang on the door so that she gets out of the shower, haha!
Christine wrote: "Good morning comfies,My daughter is 15 today. 15. How did that happen? Anyway, I will be baking a cake today and preparing her favorite dinner. We'll be taking her out on Friday. Right now I have..."
Happy birthday to your daughter, Christine. I hope she has a good day.
She woke up in a great mood (even though she has 2 tests today). She got to wear her new North Face sweatshirt which made her happier than I realized clothing could make a person. I am baking her a 3 layer chocolate cake.
Christine, here's wishing you daughter a fantastic birthday. With you as her mom, I'm sure it will be great, especially with a 3 layer chocolate cake. Yum!
Happy Happy Birthday, Emma! Enjoy the cake and the new clothes and Friday night's dinner! :)
I am suffering from a full blown sinus infection today. *bleh* A few more posts and I'm going back to bed. I feel lousy....
Jeannette wrote: "I am suffering from a full blown sinus infection today. *bleh* A few more posts and I'm going back to bed. I feel lousy...."Oh, sweetie, you should definitely go back to bed. Sinus infections are horrible. Hope you feel better soon, Jeannette!
Thank you, girls! Feel better Jeannette!!
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And Jeannette, I hope you feel better soon!
Jeannette wrote: "I am suffering from a full blown sinus infection today. *bleh* A few more posts and I'm going back to bed. I feel lousy...."Get better soon, lots of soup and some hot tea!!
Well, I'm still among the living.... I finally got tired of sleeping; I was exhausted yesterday. Speech contest this weekend in Omaha, so I've got to be in shape by Friday. I guess I have to stop staying up so late; it wreaks havoc with my immune system.
How was the birthday party, Christine? I sure would like a slice of that cake! :)
How was the birthday party, Christine? I sure would like a slice of that cake! :)
Jeannette wrote: "Well, I'm still among the living.... I finally got tired of sleeping; I was exhausted yesterday. Speech contest this weekend in Omaha, so I've got to be in shape by Friday. I guess I have to stop..."You probably needed the rest. Every once in a while the body says, "enough" and if you don not listen, the immune system lets you know. I hope you're feeling better today, don't do too much, just because you are up and about. March is a horrible time for colds (weather is so unpredictable).
We got snow last night. I'm going to take it easy today, but it is nice to be upright for a little while.
Jeannette wrote: "We got snow last night. I'm going to take it easy today, but it is nice to be upright for a little while."Read a good book, drink some tea, and let the rest of the family baby you (you've been worrying too much as well).
Jeannette hope you are feeling better today!
Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to your daughter, Christine!Get well soon, Jeannette, and take care of your wonderful self!
Thank you all, very much! I'm feeling a little bit better already. :)
Christine, where do you live and what time are you serving cake? We'll all be there!
Hey Christine! Are you hungover from all that cake and ice cream?
I had a migraine yesterday. I am now emerging from that. How are you feeling over there, Jeannette?
My ears hurt from sleeping so much; too much pillow time! I'm much better than I was on Tuesday.
Where are you going on Friday?
Where are you going on Friday?
Jeannette and Christine,I'm glad you are both feeling better today; ugh, I hate migraines. You guys should still take it easy for a while :-)
Friday for dinner? It's up to Em so I'll have to wait and see. She usually chooses well though. :)
Thanks, Gundula. :)
Today I need to get some things done around the house, but I'm too tired to push it much.
Thanks, Gundula. :)
Today I need to get some things done around the house, but I'm too tired to push it much.
"Take it easy" is a great idea, Gundula! I'm lucky I had made a good pot of your vegetable stew over the weekend so hubby had something for lunch these past couple of days. :)
Don't push yourself today, Christine. You want to be healthy for Friday's dinner.
Don't push yourself today, Christine. You want to be healthy for Friday's dinner.
Yes, indeed. Especially if there is a good dessert menu.
Christine wrote: "Yes, indeed. Especially if there is a good dessert menu."I could go for some decadent dessert, sigh.
Jeannette wrote: ""Take it easy" is a great idea, Gundula! I'm lucky I had made a good pot of your vegetable stew over the weekend so hubby had something for lunch these past couple of days. :)Don't push yourself..."
That's funny, I made a pot of that stew myself a few days ago. That reminds me, I should heat it up, it's getting time for lunch.
I've been daydreaming about chocolate cake for the last two days....
Christine, definitely save your strength for Friday's meal. LOL! Glad you're feeling better, too, Jeannette.
I HOPE EVERYBODY IS WELL WITH THIS TSUNAMI ALERT!!!
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I'm at the safest side since I live in Sao Paulo 50km from the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks for your concern Jeannette. I've already wrote to Misfit and I hope Lisa is well and safe also.
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that's why I'm really concerned Lee...
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Do you know who else lives in the West coast??
Well, we've been chatting with Lisa, and she hasn't mentioned anything. The waves don't seem to have done much damage in the US or Hawaii. Everyone I know in Tokyo is okay, including my GR friends. There is a lady I was just getting to know and she lives in Sendai, where the real bad waves hit. I haven't heard from her yet.
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Darn you and those opinions! You are really such a trouble-making type.