Couch 186: Pink Lemonade

I’m glad you went in. When I am lacking motivation I always go by the “Anybody can do anything for 10 minutes” method and that usually is enough for me to get stuff done.

Dinner. It is delicious!! Especially the avocado. Perfect!

Dang that does look good Art 😋

It snowed yesterday in Athens.

The Parthenon is gorgeous in the snow, I wish it snowed there more often.

(Of course they’re completely unable to cope. Everything is closed.)

Here's another one.
Why do I keep dreaming of threats that never happened and problems I've already solved?

I heard it snowed in CYPRUS.

Yeah, they’re fighting over whether it’s British or Turkish snow.

Lost three students. Gained four.

It’s not supposed to work that way.

Good lord - did you break a mirror or something? That is terrible luck.

Looks great!

That looks incredible, Art! However, you can have my avocado. I know it's a superfood, but I just can't like it.

My kids would probably have found dog tricks and careers with dogs most interesting.

As a parent, I would have been willing to shell out the $ for a class to have someone who is not their mother teach them about basic care, basic safety, and basic training. (Which they would also have been interested in.) Sometimes it is easier for the lines to stay clear when they are learning that kind of information from a person who is not also responsible for making them brush their teeth and do their chores.

I would feel the same way I felt about having a male masseuse: It shouldn't matter. I should feel comfortable. I really should try to be okay with this.

But I wouldn't be comfortable.

Especially if that means the 4 missed the first class or two because then they are really the work of 8.

Most of my classes were 25--35 students and I found group work was the way to go; that way, I could easily move between the 5-7 groups and everyone got some indiv attention. Bit like a three ring circus, but I'm ok with that.

I have never been comfortable in any kind of locker room.

I am feeling guilty about recent stuff w h. Feeling like I'm squashing his dreams. He's 62 and seeing his remaining years dwindling that he can do stuff he wants to do. I am so selfish in my fears/uncertainty and not very proud of myself. I don't know how to navigate this. He thinks that I don't trust him. I'm feeling lousy tonight. He's out on a long-distance delivery. It's like we don't even speak the same language anymore, we never actually talk anymore, beyond normal day to day stuff. We used to talk about everything, before we became parents. I don't know what I'm looking for with this. Just processing I guess.

Art—it’s probably worth thinking about, if you want to stay married, but not in a beat-yourself-up kind of way. Think of possible solutions or compromises, not tell yourself how awful you are.

Something wise No. 3 used to remind me of concerning 2ex: he had/has choices too. Same for your husband. It’s not all on one person in a relationship.

Does anyone have a colour laser printer? I am really sick of getting dud ink refills and wondering if laser is the way to go. I know this vary from brand to brand and usagebut what the consumables for them and how often do they need replscing

I had to file a police report against the husband today for violating the restraining order. He created a new facebook account FROM PRISON and sent me a friend request. The police officer was nice enough but was of the opinion that the DA would probably not follow through with this complaint. What is the point of a restraining order if they won't enforce it? Likely outcome is he'll get a slap on the wrist from the prison, maybe take away his computer privileges. He also said that me reporting it just likely fans whatever flames are getting him off, but said I should report it anyway. This is frustrating and destabilizing when I'm already not in a good place to begin with. What does he want from me? I don't want to create an angry monster because I won't talk to him but I also don't want any contact from him. This position sucks.

((NPC))
Loss of computer privileges is no small punishment. And it would stop him dead in his tracks.

That’s awful, NP. I’m glad you’re pursuing it.

You could report it to Facebook, too, I imagine. I forget if you have a lawyer, but one could be useful here to be in your corner. This is the second time he’s violated the order.

Yeah, until he gets out and then what? Shows up at my work to harass me? Or comes knocking on my front door wanting back in? He needs real consequences like more jail time or a fine or both. I'm trying to send a message that he is not welcome in my life anymore. He threatened to kill me. He scares me now.

I never sleep well when classes start. Last night hardly at all, tonight a couple hours before I woke up grinding my teeth. The pain in my jaw is preventing me from going back to sleep.

Maybe I’ll practice that co-authored Couch lecture on the founding of Rome in my head. Should put me right out.

I made a mistake on the blanket I'm crocheting Half way through, I missed half a shell on the border. So it's indented halfway up on the side. Do I pull it all out to where I made the mistake? Or do I chalk it up to being my first time using this pattern, and put a fluffy border around it to hide it? Btw, this blanket isn't for anyone in particular. Maybe if I ever have a baby...

Hello everyone. Well it’s going to be a long. I didn’t sleep a wink last night. Need to get myself out the door. I feel nauseated because I took Unisome last night to with sleep but it didn’t work. So now I feel nauseated and foggy.

Gonna be a long day.