Rockin Survivors

Hi Muse,
I know Chem is really hard. Those Gas Laws about made me have a breakdown. Keep studying and get a study buddy. I had to use flashcards and study all day and night to do well in that class. Congratulations on the Math test, though, that is awesome!!!!!

I don't know about another survivor story, except to say that I have ADD and survival for me is all about distraction. If I can distract myself in any way with something to do or somewhere to go I can make it. For example if I can go relax at the ocean I can destress and get perspective I feel better. THe same goes for painting, sewing, chatting, gardening. Simple things help me survive. How about you guys?

Oh yeah, friends are crucial, and family, if one has a supportive one, to survival. I have some special online friends in C-nut, ABT, and Choco-junkie....LOL who have helped me survive some very rough med changes, depressiona and distress. Friends are salve to soothe the soul........!
Love you guys....Muse, you are super nice! Love you too, and all you survivors. Who is surviving now? And who needs a friend to help survive something? Tell me about it, maybe I can help!

Dulcinea

Hey all I havent been surviving well lately but intend to do better.

Well Dul,

We'll get you through this. There's some rocky times that we are facing right now but we will win and we will celebrate too but we all need to pull our circle together. We can help you through this. We are all tight and strong.

Get that computer of yours up and running again so we can keep in better touch girl!

ABT

Youre a good friend. thanks
Its the new meds too. So, I just keep remembering what you told me about the Topamax. This too shall pass. So Im hanging in there. Thanks and seeya soon!

Hi Chocolatelover...I too am a survivor...but I am still struggling every day! I like your idea of just pulling away for alone time when you need it! I always try to give of myself to others until it hurts me...I am going to try pulling away a little bit and see what happens. Glad to meet you! You rock!!

Hi gals,

I am thinking about you all. Nice to see you still posting here.

Amie2

Hi Bethsway... yes it has been a while. I'm doing okay. Some ups and downs lately. Trouble with some meds and spending a good amount of time in the world of blogs. I've checked in now and then but just never felt much like posting. I've missed it here though so maybe I'll try to make some time for getting back in touch with folks here.

I'll be waiting for your return so be sure to pop in when you get back. Enjoy your break. It is good for the soul now and then to fly on your own. Even if its just to prove to yourself you can. Makes coming back to connect even more special it seems.

If you feel like it here's my blog address... Lizi-Tish Novellas Everyone is welcome to drop by to check it out. Love it if you'd say hello but its not a prerequist.

Good to see some of my other good friends here again too. Hope to catch up with others in the next little while.

Hi Amie..... it was so nice to read that you've been thinking about us while we've been away. Thanks for sharing that with us. Feels good to be back.

There is something very unique about this medium of connecting with people. Unusual to say the least since we don't experience any of the visual impression that usually are the first step in meeting people. Instead we find ourselves gravitating to each other by our words. By the spirit of who we are that comes from our thoughts as we let them flow onto these cyberspace pages.

I've learned that age, race, gender, religion, education and every other classification used in our world to group us and often separate us doesn't exist in cyberworld. It's refreshing, liberating and empowering. That's pretty cool when you think about it. For me I think it lets me be more myself than at any other time or place. I like it. Equality at its best.

Hi Chocolate lover,

Just so that I am clear I have been thinking of you gals since you left the other site. I followed you all a bit through James' blog then it became blocked. So yes, I did not write there as I was not well. Wasn't sure where to come in on things. I miss you guys and am looking for another place to land so maybe this is it. Seems like a nice place.

Talk to you all soon,

Amie2

Oh Amie.... so good to see you here. Check your private message email above. It is so interesting too cuz I just clicked on your name and was reading your posts and each one made me think.... "I like this girl" Then up popped this last post from you and the pieces all fell together.

I'm so excited to be in touch with you again. Can't wait to tell the others. Yipppeeee!!!! James is going to spit with excitment.... whatever that means..... lol

Amie

It is nice to see you here. I also like very much how you stood up to Dr. Long about the publishing of Blondie's real name. Part of my illness precludes me from hiding behind nicknames, so my own privacy on the net is nil. It can be a problem at times but not nearly as big a problem as pretending to have anonymity.

You were always a welcome addition and member of the "Musinators" and I have to check with the current members of my blog to see if we unanimously wan to admit another person to what has become an invitation only blog. It is nothing against you but we have taken the step of privatizing the blog for protection and therefore I feel 100% of the members in the blog should decide on new members... We have a very tight group of people who are so loving and supportive of each other, no one wants to disturb the harmony.

Can I ask, did you remove the post in support of Blondie or was that another of Doctor Long's games?

You have me dancing with "Joy" Amie. I have missed our talks on C-nuts Musings. I was shocked to be ousted but I am sure it's all for the best. I am so thrilled to see you! (not worthy LOL) Please join us on the blog.
How are things going for you? Im doing OK. Just wading thru side effects of some new meds on my end so Im up and down. Mostly up all night! LOL
Seeya soon.
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Hi James,

Nice to see you posting here as well. I have missed you. And I so get checking in with the others. If you decide that it works then Patti has my email address.

Re the removal of my post that was not me. It just disappeared...

talk to you soon,

Amie

Hi Dulcinea,

Can I dance with Joy too? lol

You are too funny and it is so nice to talk to you again. I am okay went through a bad patch but have come out no worse for the wear. Side effects are no fun are they? I have missed all of you guys and gals. I came here looking for a new home so it is nice to be talking to you all again. How's the eating going? I started to get a bit better but have reverted a little bit. Mostly okay though.

talk to you soon,

Amie

Hip Hip Horray.... the gangs all here together again in our comfy new home with lots of new friends to meet and great.

I've made some wonderful new friends here so I know you are going to like it here too Amie. We are off to a fine new start. Yippee!!!

I sound like some Albertan cowgirl cheerleader or something... lol.

Hi Amie and the gang!

Amie, I want to welcome you here and say a heartfelt thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking up for me like that. That took guts. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Hunny!
You know that complaints are highly confidential. Nothing about them is 'public knowledge'. I appreciated your honesty!

Well...the gang's all here !!!! Yipppeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Hello everyone.... just stopped by to say hi. The sun is shining and I'm happy to feel the warmth of it on my back as I work around in my garden. It amazes me how many survivors are in my garden. Overgrown by strangling weeds some specially little guys keep on keeping on in their attempts to reach out for some sunlight for themselves. They may weaken from the battle but they never give up.

And what about those trees you can see growing out of the rocks in the mountains. Roots tangled in the rocks, holding on for dear life as they continue to tower up high into the sky.

I always marvel when I see a plant in the wild growing out of a small crack in the rock or in the desert sands. How many times have I marvelled at their fullness compared to the one that I have in my own garden. My pampered and cared for plant more often than not is less productive and brilliant than the one that struggles to find the nourishment it needs just to survive let alone thrive as it does.

I guess the lesson is that life's challenges are what enrich us in the end. The harder life is the more determined we are to be all that we can be. I recall hearing many times.... 'it builds character my dear'. I do know that to be true in my life. I am who I am because of my life experiences. Those most challenging are the ones that affirmed my ethics and my values. They taught me about trust and honesty and perseverance. I appreciate the struggles more than the easy times. I valued what I earned more than what was handed to me.

Life is funny that way. We say we want an easy life yet an easy life does little to bring the best out in us. Humm.... perhaps I will start to be grateful for adversity. Well that may be a stretch. Appreciative of the learning and the stretching.... I can do that.... but grateful... that may just invite trouble. lol.

Have a good day everyone....

opps.... had to edit some typos.... didn't preview my post...

Hi all
I am surviving a sore thumb sorry the typos. ouch. LOL
My garden is just starting, I planted pepper, lettuce, onions, garlic, strawberries, and chives so far, and also flower seeds. It is beautiful early sp[ring here.
Yes, amy dance for Joy with me. can you break dance?
I just wanted to say Howdy. Pawtnaws.
Seeya soon
Love
ME

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This is a reasonable fascimile of my week. How was yours? LOL
I dare you to tell it in smilies!
Seeya all and keep surviving!
Joy

OH D.... you just love those smiles don't ya???

Let me give it a try....



OK... that might express some of my past week. Started out like usually.... mixed moods most of the day... something triggered me to shoot my mouth off on behalf of myself and others. Got negative feedback that surprised, confused and saddened me. Went at it some more with equally disappointing results. Come the weekend I went to the movies with my son to escape for a while. I got some extra sleep and I felt the love of my friends pick me up again.

Friends like you D....Thanks for being there.

Yes, I'm a smiley fool! Love ya back Choca holic! This was my day----> Something like that! LOL
Later Me

And today.......

Im surprised, shocked, and embarassed, and not surviving well. Personal problems. Just please think good thoughts for me peoples. Thanks.

Hey Dul,
I'm thinking good thoughts for you and sending hugs your way.