I have the blues today :(
 Anyone else feeling this way lately? |
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Just wanted to throw out a big hug and maybe loan you some puppy breath
I'm having the worst belly cramps so getting ready for this crazy weekend and christmas party is not the most exciting thing in the world. I feel so bloated, and I got a petite size dress (not sure what I was thinking). Any plans for the weekend? Maybe we should tell the hubby to prepare a nice hot bath with bubbles for you ...and some wine. |
I'm sorry, Deb. 
I don't. For some reason I'm actually really happy and just in a good mood overall. Must be the baby. |
so much so that I even read my horoscope yesterday and was relieved to find out the cause is the moon moving into Gemini - I am a cancer  |
I'm a cancer too ...my husband says in more than one way.  |
Joahaeyo wrote: I'm a cancer too ...my husband says in more than one way.
yeah mine too - |
| aww deb,
i am in a fantastic mood today!! sorry youre feeling so down...drink some more coffee this morning and switch over to wine tonight! i can send someone over to give you a hug though! |
| I am right there with you Deb.
But I know mine is partly because I have to attend a holiday party given by the branch manager's assistant. She has been relentless in her pressure to attend and seeing as we have already had one job loss in the house and cannot afford for me to be out job hunting too I have to attend too. |
| I would love some hugs! I'm an Aquarian, and my horoscope says I should be happy....hmmm. We have a fun party to go to tomorrow night, that I have been looking forward to. I don't know why I just can't shake this feeling. This is VERY unusual for me. I'm always so happy. Tony says I live in Candyland! Just not today, I guess. |
| I feel your pain, Deb. Kinda feel the same way. I'm usually so organized with when I get my house decorated and here it is only 2 weeks before and I have so much to do yet - so that depresses me a bit.
Plus this will be the first Christmas that the kids will only be home for 4 days, which THOROUGHLY depresses me. Plus 75% of my group (at work) is traveling, and although I have enough work to do while they're gone, I just don't feel like doing it. And the worst part is that I actually do feel a little physically sick - have started coughing and chest is feeling a little tighter, usually signs of bronchitis for me. So all in all - a crappy Friday!! |
| Just like Thanksgiving...this will be my first Hanukkah without my son. I have so much to feel happy about, so I feel guilty, not feeling that way. Hanukkah creeps in on the 21st...so that is right around the corner. I'm going to put some decorations up this weekend. And get my sheepie cards hung up. Working 3 nights a week kills a lot of my free time. And working in an auto dealership (which both Tony and I do) right now is pretty depressing. At least we still have jobs. |
Hey Deb I'm Aquarius too & feeling decidedly fed up today 
I'm achey, need a massage, feel like I've not seen Greg for ages as he's working silly hours & I wanna go sleep! But I have to get ready because we are running a dance event tonight which I'm hosting so I better get my head sorted before I go on the mic in front of all those people. Boooo I just want to hide under the duvet. Hope you feel better soon |
| I'm with you Deb; but not the blues. I'm down right depressed. My cat's health has taken a turn for the worse (we thought she was recovering), my dogs are terribly matted because I've neglected them between the cat and my deadlines, and now our house hunting has hit a big obstacle.
I just want to go back to bed and stay there. But its not the same without my Kitty, so I won't. |
Darth Snuggle wrote: I'm with you Deb; but not the blues. I'm down right depressed. My cat's health has taken a turn for the worse (we thought she was recovering), my dogs are terribly matted because I've neglected them between the cat and my deadlines, and now our house hunting has hit a big obstacle.
I just want to go back to bed and stay there. But its not the same without my Kitty, so I won't. I woke up planning on posting an update query on your house hunting thread - what is going on (not to hijack this thread)? |
| I hate to spoil the party, but I'm in a pretty good mood. It's Friday (THANK GOD), I'm leaving early for a massage, we're having leftover pizza for lunch, going to the barn's Christmas party tomorrow night. It's payday.
I'm sorry you all feel down today. I'm sending you hugs, and hope your moods improve. Eat chocolate! |
| OK, I know y'all wanna feel sad ('cept for Paula) but her post reminded me of a thought I had a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure it's not original, but whatever.
Joan and I were driving and I think we were waiting at a light when I notice the Dress Barn store. Something clicked and I asked Joan "Is that a store for plus sized women?" and she answered in the affirmative and then something about The Miss Barn and the Mrs. Barn or something. So when she took a breath I said: "How insulting is that they make a store for plus sized women and call it the dress barn? Who buys dresses in a BARN?" Just my thought for two weeks ago. |
kerry wrote: I woke up planning on posting an update query on your house hunting thread - what is going on (not to hijack this thread)? I'll update i my house thread; so we can not hijack this one. |
| Take a little of Oprahs advice and sit down and write about three things you have to be grateful for today... see if it doesn't lift your spirits up a little bit... Really think about it too, you will see all the things that are good in your life...
I was under the  funk blanket yesterday and got my knitting needles out and started a sweater that I have wanted for years and years... I have about 10 inches knit on the back and I feel better for it. I also gave my mom a big ole hug and thanked her again for teaching me to knit... I have thanked her every time I see my hands doing what she taught me.... knitting... I have so much going on in my life that I dont have a lot of time for the funky days, but every once in a while it feels good to just indulge yourself...
OOOOOH, go get a massage... or a facial, or a pedicure or a pedi/mani.... buy a new lipstick.... go look at costume jewelry and buy yourself a big ole bobble to wear... Take yourself out for a fabu lunch. Jeeze, I didn't know I had so many go to ideas for indulging myself... I kept a few to myself ....  |
Ron wrote: OK, I know y'all wanna feel sad ('cept for Paula) but her post reminded me of a thought I had a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure it's not original, but whatever.
Joan and I were driving and I think we were waiting at a light when I notice the Dress Barn store. Something clicked and I asked Joan "Is that a store for plus sized women?" and she answered in the affirmative and then something about The Miss Barn and the Mrs. Barn or something. So when she took a breath I said: "How insulting is that they make a store for plus sized women and call it the dress barn? Who buys dresses in a BARN?" Just my thought for two weeks ago. Ron...I don't believe Dress Barn is a plus size store only. I know Lane Bryant is, so is Avenue. But I think Dress Barn has all sizes. If you want to hear something crappy...I was a heavy child, and my mom would take me shopping at Marshall Fields in the "Chubbette" department. Now that sucks. (See I should be happy I'm not heavy anymore, and that I'm much healthier) Darn...didn't work. |
debcram wrote: Ron wrote: OK, I know y'all wanna feel sad ('cept for Paula) but her post reminded me of a thought I had a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure it's not original, but whatever. Joan and I were driving and I think we were waiting at a light when I notice the Dress Barn store. Something clicked and I asked Joan "Is that a store for plus sized women?" and she answered in the affirmative and then something about The Miss Barn and the Mrs. Barn or something. So when she took a breath I said: "How insulting is that they make a store for plus sized women and call it the dress barn? Who buys dresses in a BARN?" Just my thought for two weeks ago. Ron...I don't believe Dress Barn is a plus size store only. I know Lane Bryant is, so is Avenue. But I think Dress Barn has all sizes. If you want to hear something crappy...I was a heavy child, and my mom would take me shopping at Marshall Fields in the "Chubbette" department. Now that sucks. (See I should be happy I'm not heavy anymore, and that I'm much healthier) Darn...didn't work. Yes, Dress Barn is just a women's shop, and they specialize in dresses. Not a shop for plus sizes, although they do carry all sizes. "Chubette'?! seriously?! That is downright mean. I was talking to daughter Lisa when I was reading it, and she was outraged too! |
| People weren't policitally correct in the 50s and 60s. And I'm sure all the parents (back then) thought it was adorable. Until I became an adult, I didn't realize how insulting it was. I think Sears' heavy boy's department was call "Husky" |
debcram wrote: People weren't policitally correct in the 50s and 60s. And I'm sure all the parents (back then) thought it was adorable. Until I became an adult, I didn't realize how insulting it was. I think Sears' heavy boy's department was call "Husky"
Yep it was Husky. I was just thinking that when I read the chubette term. |
| The CHUBBETTE Section????? I'm laughing my (rather large) butt off right now!
One side of Dress Barn is regular sizes and the other side is "womens' sizes." Haven't seen a dress there in quite some time, but I haven't seen dresses (real dresses, like for work) in any store lately. |
Paula O. wrote: The CHUBBETTE Section????? I'm laughing my (rather large) butt off right now!
One side of Dress Barn is regular sizes and the other side is "womens' sizes." Haven't seen a dress there in quite some time, but I haven't seen dresses (real dresses, like for work) in any store lately. I miss dresses. I used to have some really nice work dresses. |
| Apparently, Chubbettes was also a brand name:
http://learning2share.blogspot.com/2008 ... -1957.html I actually, vaugly remember having that dress!!!! |
| Really? This season dresses are super 'in.' I see them everywhere. There's an awesome black one that I'm hoping goes on sale soon... |
| hang in there , i can't wait till next year .. it has been a tuff year for all of us.. you are lucky to have a job.. even though it sucks working nites.. next year will be a better year for all of us i hope |
| Dresses may be "in" in magazines, but I've been to just about every store up here and can't find work appropriate ones. Party dresses, yes. But not work dresses. Maybe I need to find new stores!
I remember in grade school having the coolest blue paisley dress that had a white collar and cuffs. And my mom and grandma used to make a lot of my dresses. I'm getting old....... |
| I shop at the BIG and Tall for Richard. They changed their name to Casual Male now. To many complaints on the Big. And yes to the dress barn reg and plus but some even have childrens too. |
| Paula--I've seen lots of dresses (not party) at Macys lately, and online they're having a ton on sale. Plus Banana Republic has dresses (my true love)...try the bigger dpt stores. Lots of 'suit' dresses that have the button down underneath. |
suzptcruise wrote: hang in there , i can't wait till next year .. it has been a tuff year for all of us.. you are lucky to have a job.. even though it sucks working nites.. next year will be a better year for all of us i hope
I work two jobs...a day job and a separate night job. I'm truly grateful to have it. (I like my night job much more than my day job!) |
| I am very sad too, my mom's good friend (who lives accross the street from her) died this morning. She had no family - my mom was there when she passed. |
| and to debcam, I feel down today too. I do know the reasons why though.
I have been on a shopping spree with QVC and Richard has put the breaks on to my iron. No way he said do you need a $100.00 iron. I know he is right though. I still have my old B&D one but I refuse to use it. So his clothes go unironed.  HINT HINT LOL
I have one more thing coming from QVC. A real nice set of silverware. Funny when I got the ones I have now service for 12 is now about 7. Have no clue as to ware it has gone. Also no Xmas tree this year. Snoey is to wild yet. I just put some decos up high she gets into everything now.  |
| Hey...I love all you guys...if that helps at all. We all have a wonderful thing in common...our sheepies. Sending sheepiehugs. |
debcram wrote: Apparently, Chubbettes was also a brand name:
http://learning2share.blogspot.com/2008 ... -1957.html I actually, vaugly remember having that dress!!!! how funny - I was two so I don't remeber te dress |
| Ok...1957 was the year my parent's were married. I wasn't "on the ground" until April of the next year...but I had regular sized dresses that looked like that. Also, "UGH" plaid jumpers! |
wendy58 wrote: Ok...1957 was the year my parent's were married. I wasn't "on the ground" until April of the next year...but I had regular sized dresses that looked like that. Also, "UGH" plaid jumpers!
Hey, plaid jumpers are cool. I ha ve lots of school pictures in plaid. Retro now, even! Bre had her school pics taken in the cutest one this year. |
| I had a look at the ad Deb and at least it provided me with a laugh today - I have been in a funk all day too as stated earlier.
Apparently Chubbette shoppers could order a FREE booklet called "Pounds and Personality" for the parents of a chubby girl. Not politically correct although it had it's heart in the right place to help parents help their child cope BUT I had to laugh at the title of the booklet. |
| I know this is a cross post but I just got the go ahead for my Rowenta. |
| Can I jump on the blue's bandwagon too??
So..I want to start out by saying BAH HUMBUG...just call me Scrooge! 2008 was a tough one for us as well. Not only did I lose my dad 6 months ago..we lost our Cocker, Andy about 7 weeks ago. Then we decided we were ready for another dog..(that's what we thought anyway)..so we found a cute cocker we were going to adopt. Well...he is suppsed to be about 4 or 5....but we figured he was more like 2 or 3...anyway....after getting our hearts set on this guy...we decided he was just going to be way too much for us to handle.  We have been so used to seniors for the past few years and reality slapped us in the face and we realized that we aren't as young as we once were...and could not give this boy the time and training he needs...so, we backed out on the adoption. Getting our hopes up and then having to back out was really hard!!! We had gotten attached to him even before we saw him in person...so it was heartbreaking...but we are only being honest with ourselves and we want is best for him as well. This experience has also made it crystal clear that we are not ready to move on yet and persue another dog...our hearts need to heal a little while longer. Hubby and I are tired of loss...and feel like we have been stuck in sadness rutt for a long time! UGH
I know there are alot more people worse off then us tho...so I guess I shouldn't complain huh? GOOD BYE 2008!! |
| I LOVE that ad! It's awesome. Did you notice how HIGH the pants were on everyone? At least to their ribcage...Totally looks like pictures of my mom from back in the day... |
| yeh the blues are here too....
Work,Work,Work..... No play No play...... |
sharon & oliver wrote: yeh the blues are here too....
Work,Work,Work..... No play No play...... Sharon, lets go out, and spend too much money, drink too much, and eat much! Think that will help? |
| I'm on the "blue" team too
I always go through a funky stage (usually lasting a few days to a week) during the holidays, then I get over myself and am ok .
There really is never any good reason for it...just bad "christmas past" crap floating to the surface. The best medicine? ***SHEEPDOG CARDS!!!!!*** Ive been telling myself..."quite yer moping, girl and go check the mailbox!!" Works every time! |
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