How are you today?

[reyd reid reed]

Truly...how are you? Happy, sad, so-so...how has your morning been and how did you sleep? Kids keep you up (yuck) or did *ahem* something else keep you up?

Talk to me.

:loveya:

[lizziegrace]

1. You first.

:popcorn:

[reyd reid reed]

10. I'm okay...

Any duckier, I'd sprout feathers. :eyes:

It's cold today, so I just want to slip into my fuzzy slippers and stay inside -- but Bonehead's got Grease tonight, so...

How're you, sweetie? Feeling any better? How'd it go last night?

:loveya::hug::loveya:

[lizziegrace]

14. Worked like a dog last night

The room's done and she can have more retail space. We moved boxes and cleaned everything. And she's got tons of "stuff"

Migraine came back with a vengence. I left work early and won't go in today until at least noon. The drugs have to kick in.

I'm wrestling with some things about the new job. It's like going from prosecutor to defender in a courtroom. I'm on the other side again and this is tough.

:(

[reyd reid reed]

21. Awwww...

damn...that's what I was worried about. I knew you were gonna overdo it.

*sigh*

Take care of yourself, sweetie.

And you'll win the wrestling match. I've got confidence in you, I know you will. And you really need to get the insurance thing settled.

:loveya:

[lizziegrace]

24. I have two companies who want to interview me

I'm taking the interviews. Just to be sure...

(Don't anyone throw anything!)

on edit - better salary and good benefits, including 401k matching.

[reyd reid reed]

27. Take the interviews....

You're right. Never hurts...

:hug:

[bigwillq]

2. I am fine.

I slept ok.

I am generally happy.

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

11. I'm glad.

You deserve to be happy -- that smile oughta be a permanent fixture so that it can brighten everyone's day.

:hug::hi::hug:

[bigwillq]

16. Well then

I'll keep on smiling! :hi:

[reyd reid reed]

22. I love it!!!

You just made my day.

:loveya:

[bigwillq]

25. So happy to be of service!

:hi: :pals:

[MissHoneychurch]

3. Good morning rrr

I am doing so-so. My cold decided to come back x( Other than that, I can't complain. I even got most Christmas presents already (aren't I nutz???).

Did your son talk to the manager? Was he really terminated? (I hate that word)

:loveya:

[reyd reid reed]

15. Oh, I hate when a cold comes back...

it's bad enough the first time around...lots of rest. Take care of yourself, hon.

And no, he hasn't yet. He was supposed to call her first thing this morning but he'd already gone to bed when I got home last night and he left before I got up this morning, so I couldn't remind him.

We'll see.

:hug::hug::hug:

:loveya:

[av8rdave]

4. Morning has been ok...

Only one 17 year old left in the house, and nothing much to keep me up, so slept well. It is, however, my Sunday (back on the road tomorrow).

How has your day been so far?

[reyd reid reed]

19. Heh...I can remember a few nights

when my 17-year-old kept me up. Not the current version, but the older model. The next version, I suspect, is going to cause me quite a few sleepless nights. Hell, she already has and she's still in the preliminary stages.

And my day? So far, so good. Another pot (or two) of coffee and I might actually be able to function.

:hug:

[buddhamama]

5. Good morning, rrr

I am well. I had an enjoyable evening. I dropped off some food for the needy- Turkey day food stuff- giving makes me happy.
I did have some difficulty getting my son, the reader, into bed. He was engrossed in his book and didn't want to put it down.

How are you? How's your son? :hi: :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

26. I'm glad

I had to work last night; not a lot going on event-wise (that's an understatement -- nothing at all live on my side) but I stayed busy training and helping the new guy they hired so that I can have two days a week off (and not go into overtime every week, which the Powers That Be really doesn't like to happen). I'm going through my cabinets tonight -- might take a trip to the grocery store -- and sending food with the kids tomorrow. The schools do a lot around here this time of year so that's how I'll contribute. I enjoy the feeling, too.

Out of my five, only one is a reader (go figure -- I read everything that I can get my hands on) and lately, between work and school and band and lessons and getting ready for his audition in February and the play that he's in, he's been so exhausted it hasn't been an issue. There have been times, though...

:eyes:

But I've been there. Heh...I can remember flashlights under the covers and asking my mom to leave the hall light on and my door open -- not because I was afraid, but so I could still read after I was supposed to be asleep.

[BarenakedLady]

6. I was feeling pretty decent

Until I realized I pissed a few people off last night.

I slept like shit again, so I'm pretty tired.

Today is my "busy" day, so at least I'll be getting out of this prison box for awhile.

How are you?

:loveya:

[reyd reid reed]

29. Meh

if we all went around worrying about pissing people off, no one would ever say anything fun. I've pissed off a person or two over the past week, myself.

What do you have planned for the day?

And if I was any peachier, I'd have fuzz.

[Omphaloskepsis]

7. I'm fan fuckingtastic....

I will be invading Europe soon. Just bought my ticket. And I get to play in Iceland too. Thirty days of terrorizing Europe.

[MissHoneychurch]

8. Where in Europe?? n/t

[Omphaloskepsis]

78. I land in London.. I'm not a fan, but, I have a friend there.

Then I will take the Chunnel to Paris for a few days. I plan on spending most of my time in Berlin and Prague. Mostly in Prague. I am thinking about heading to St. Petersburg. Not completely sure about that one. I leave from London and land in Reykjavik. Where I will spend a week. My lodging is taken care of there. I am glad I am doing this trip alone this time.

[reyd reid reed]

33. Oh, you've got to be so excited!!

Where else, besides Iceland, are you going?

[lildreamer316]

9. Learning..

that it is consistanly good therapy for myself to give love and hugs and help to other people.
So, I'm pretty good right now..except that I didn't get to stay up for the last reason you listed.
Maybe tommorrow......:D

[reyd reid reed]

34. Gotta have something to look forward to,

after all.

And it is good therapy, isn't it? Makes you feel so good...

:hug::hug::hug:

[wildhorses]

12. i am still high about my jewelry--

:bounce:

[reyd reid reed]

35. I'll bet you are...

and you should be. I'm still excited about it!! I can't wait for the pics!!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Guava Jelly]

13. I'm at peace

:)

[reyd reid reed]

36. I'm glad, hon

:hug:

You deserve it.

:hug::hug::hug:

[billyskank]

17. Wishing I'd never bothered coming on to DU today

Seriously :wtf: is wrong with this place?

[gfindu]

18. Tell me about it

Some things are best left unknown.

[BarenakedLady]

20. For you

:hug:

:loveya:

[billyskank]

23. Seriously

I always love coming on to see my friends flamed. :grr:

:hug:

[BarenakedLady]

30. It's ok

I deserved it. I wasn't really thinking. And I'm still relatively new around here, so I don't think many realize how ironic it is that they think I'm homophobic.

:hug:

[billyskank]

31. Ironic or not

there are not a few people here who almost never utilize their brains when posting. They are ever ready with a flame.

[reyd reid reed]

37. I know...it's been a little nuts around here lately

I was talking to someone just a little while ago and I think that it's post-election tension. We've all been so knotted up over the past few years and it's been getting worse as the elections drew closer...now all that tension and nervous energy has to go somewhere.

And since sex threads aren't allowed, well...

It'll pass, hon. I'm sure of it. This is a good, decent, caring group of people. We'll come to our senses.

Hang in there.

:loveya::hug::loveya::hug::loveya::hug::loveya:

[seemunkee]

28. I'm doing well, thank you

Slept well, had a nice chat with my daughter at the breakfast table and with my wife before I headed out. She's debating taking a job offer and I'll be pleased with either decision she makes as long as she is happy.
Now if I can get rid of this sinus infection I'll be doing great.

[reyd reid reed]

39. You aren't running a temperature, are you?

What are you doing for it?

Sounds like you had a good start to your day -- and I'll keep a good thought and the positive energy'll send that sinus infection packing.

:hug::hug::hug:

Feel better.

:hug:

[seemunkee]

57. Thanks, no temperature

I have an appointment with the doc tomorrow. This one is pretty mild in comparison to others I've had so its bearable.

[reyd reid reed]

61. Take care of yourself...

a sinus infection is generally the pits, but this time of year it's even worse.

:hug:

[raccoon]

32. I've been in a snit this morning. I'm in a little better place now, though. nt

[reyd reid reed]

40. Awwwww...

One of those unaccountable snits when you just wake up pissy or was there something specific that caused it?

I hope that things get better. They will. You'll see.

:hug::hug::hug:

[raccoon]

41. It was one of those unaccountable ones.

THey did get better. Thanks for asking. :-)

[reyd reid reed]

43. Those are the worst ones...

at least when someone or something causes it, you know what the problem is. When it's unaccountable, that makes it rough.

I'm glad it's passing.

:hug:

[miss_american_pie]

38. I'm well, thank you

I hope you have a good day. :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

42. So far, so good.

Tonight is opening night for my son's school's fall production so we're going to watch. I'm looking forward to it.

:hug::hug::hug:

[bluethruandthru]

69. Tell him to break a leg!

My daughter decided not to try out for the fall production at school. She's been working alot of hours and didn't have the time...but I'll miss her being in the play.
I'm always more nervous than she is!

[reyd reid reed]

71. He's played in the pit before...

For Guys and Dolls and West Side Story -- this time he's on the stage, though. Not a big part, but he gets to dance and he's excited. He really didn't have the time either, but since this is his senior year he wanted to Make the time. And he has.

I'm nervous for him, but very excited.

:hug::hug:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

44. well,

I am okay today. Considering that I have been up all night doing hair. But the good thing is that I was able to wake this beautiful morning. Thank you to the man above.:bounce: :hi: :woohoo: :applause:

[reyd reid reed]

45. That always makes it a good day.

Why were you up all night doing hair? Didn't the person wearing the hair have to sleep?

You've gotta be exhausted.

:hug:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

56. Guess what???

I was the person wearing the hair. I was taking out microbraids and permed my hair to wear a ponytail. I didn't get done until 1:00 am.

[reyd reid reed]

62. Ahhhh...

well, at least taking them out is less work (and less time) than putting them in. How'd the perm turn out?

:hug:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

86. It turned out fine...

I did it so I can get my hair done on saturday. It was time and I thank you for asking.

[bigwillq]

47. Hi!

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

58. THANK YOU!!!

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

50. Oh my...

how could I have missed that post count???? I'm slipping...

:hug: :hug:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

60. I APPRECIATE THE HUG!!!

Here's one for you also.:hug:

[SOteric]

46. I'm doing well. Thanks for asking,

There's a storm coming in later, but right now it's just a pleasant level of rain. I'm working one of the more enjoyable aspects of my morning weekday job. I have a really good cup of coffee. When last I left my cat he was dozing peacefully on the bed.

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

48. Sounds wonderful

Very peaceful and content. I swear, I wanna be a cat.

:hug:

[SOteric]

52. Wouldn't that be great?

Even for just a day or two. :pals:

[billyskank]

49. Hey eso

:hi:

[SOteric]

51. Hey billy

:hi:

How are things for you?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. My dear reyd reid reed!

I am pretty good today...but it varies.........

I did sleep well, and pretty soon I need to get out of here, get my breakfast and get this lumpy old body to the gym!

My thoughts keep me up sometimes, sweetie..........and that's not the way I want it........

You know, I have been depressed for several months and am now in therapy.

It's helping, but ....well, you know...Some minutes are better than others.

I try to keep a positive outlook. Your cheery words help, a lot! :loveya:

I hope you have forgiven me for that PM last night.......I was tired, and feeling overwhelmed. :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

54. I think that it varies for most of us

we have good days, we have bad days. Take care of yourself, hon. Going to the gym oughta help.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. Thanks!

:hug: back atcha..........

[cwydro]

59. On an even keel

and OK for a Wednesday. Didn't sleep too good, not sure why..kinda tossing and turning thing.

[reyd reid reed]

63. Awwwww

I'm sorry. Tonight'll be better, though.

:hug::hug::hug:

[devilgrrl]

64. I'm okay.

Slept fine... the cat woke me at 5:30 to let him out.

[reyd reid reed]

65. Just 'okay'?

Although that's better than some options. I hope your day turns wonderful and by the time you go to bed tonight you're feeling Wonderful!

:hug::hug:

[devilgrrl]

80. I hope day turns wonderful too!

Thank you. :-)

[NewWaveChick1981]

66. A little frazzled, but otherwise happy...

:bounce: :hug: Getting loose ends wrapped up for my soon-to-be old job. Hope you are doing well, rrr!!!! :D

[billyskank]

67. Hey chick

:hug:

:loveya:

[NewWaveChick1981]

68. Hi, sweetie!

:hi: :loveya: :*

[reyd reid reed]

70. Sounds like it's a good frazzled, though...

when do you start the new one (and congrats, by the way)?

And I'm just peachy.

:hug:

[NewWaveChick1981]

73. Yep, good frazzled...

:P My last day on the old job is Nov. 28. I start my new job Dec. 4. (And at my new job, I get Dec. 22-Jan. 1 off with pay!!!)

Glad you're doing well, sweetie! :hug:

[buddhamama]

84. YAY !

ReallyHotChick has a new job. Yippee! :bounce: How long do you think i can keep this celebration going?-
Don't mis-underestimate me now. :) :hi:

[ganeshji]

72. I'm doing great.

My crackhead neighbors moved out yesterday! This is the first night in about a year that it has been peaceful and quiet enough to sleep. I had almost forgot how good it feels.

[reyd reid reed]

75. Oh, WONDERFUL!!!

:hug::hug::hug:

I'm glad.

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

74. So-so.

I had a really, really shitty dream last night that totally affected my mood when I woke this morning. I hate it when that happens.

And then, I realize there's a sound of cascading water coming from my bathroom. Yeah. The sink is completely clogged and overflowing...all over the floor.

I called the apartment manager and someone actually came within 30 minutes, but it turns out that the problem is with the building's plumbing, not mine specifically, so I'm going to have people traipsing in and out of my apartment all day in order to fix it. My bathroom is now a disaster area, and when I went in there to grab some stuff I needed to get ready for work, I discovered that all of the drawers in the cabinets beside the sink are full of about 5 inches of water.


And it's only 9:30. And I don't get off work until 10 pm.


Whee.


How are you today? :hi:

[reyd reid reed]

76. Awwwww....

it'll get better, though. That's the thing about starts like that...they're Bound to get better.

:hug::hug::hug:

[bridgit]

77. good, sleepy blinky tired getting ready to roll out for the day...

but good :thumbsup:

[reyd reid reed]

79. I'm glad.

Hope it's all good from here.

:hi:

:hug::hug:

[bridgit]

81. i got a new stainless steel turkey roaster...

with a glass lid & a cool little vapor hole, how bad could it be :hi: :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

82. Ooooooh...

new stuff! It's gonna be a WONDERFUL day.

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

[LaraMN]

83. Aside from the fact that I'm cold, not bad!

I'm a bit behind on sleep, but I'm happy that it looks as though I'll be able to fit a heavier course load into my schedule next semester, and I found out last night that I was the only one in class to get an A on our big midterm! I'm thinking about going to bed early tonight, and spending extra time at the gym tomorrow, and the rest of my week shouldn't be too taxing.

How are YOU, honey?:-)

[reyd reid reed]

88. I'm always behind on sleep...

Doesn't help when I work until 1 a.m. and then get home and can't sleep before 2:30 - 3 a.m. and then have to get up at 6:30 with the kids. But such is life, I guess. Can you say 'coffee'?

:)

How much longer until you're finished with school? And congrats on the midterm. Take it easy...don't try to do too much. Wrap yourself up in some warm slippers and a blanket and get something warm to drink. SophieMN is a kid...she refuses to acknowledge cold. Heh...I had one who would run around the driveway -- in the snow -- stark naked.

You, on the other hand, need to take care of you. Stay warm!!!

:hug::hug:

[LaraMN]

92. Lol! Yes, kids are nuts like that!

I still have about ten or eleven classes and an internship left, to finish everything. I'm trying to do 3/4 time, since full time would be a stretch and probably wouldn't logistically work, even if I wanted to try to do it. I think I'll try to knock out a few classes over the summer, too. I want to do grad school at some point, but I don't think I'll attempt it right away. I need to work and make some money, first!

Ugh. Your night sounds awful! Is that your schedule all week?!

[reyd reid reed]

97. Most of the time, yeah...

This time of year I get a bit of a break at work because things are slow, but November 30, it'll pick up again and then it'll be like that until the end of May. I love my job though, and that makes it a little easier. Plus, by nature I'm something of a night owl.

Okay...so maybe not something of one...I'm a vampire. I'm usually at my best at night...more alert and more creative and in a better mood. Kids have decreed that I deny my nature and at least pretend to function during daylight hours, though.

:eyes:

[leftofthedial]

85. scale of 1 to 10?

3.5

could be worse

[reyd reid reed]

89. We've gotta get that up to at LEAST an 8.5

What's up?

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[leftofthedial]

91. still recovering from the respiratory crud

not sleeping too good due to coughing, hoarse

then the usual

You kidding? I haven't seen 8.5 in over a decade!

[reyd reid reed]

94. You're overdue, then.

You got a humidifier going? If you can't sleep because of the Crud, then you should at least try and take it easy. Fix a cup of Constant Comment and put your feet up.

And if anyone argues with you, tell 'em I said so.

So there.

:hug::hug::hug:





Crud's going around here, too. Figures. I'll probably get my dose of it this time next week. :eyes:

[leftofthedial]

96. thanks!

If I need a note, I'll be back!

I've been keeping a steamy pot of water on the stove.

[reyd reid reed]

98. Just plain water?

The steam'll help, but if you put a little menthol in it, it oughta loosen things up a little. Plus you'll breathe easier.

[leftofthedial]

99. Ah

Vicks Vap-o-Rub

[reyd reid reed]

102. They make it in a liquid, too...

for vaporizors and humidifiers and stuff. Or even just a little bottle of menthol oil. And chicken soup. And hot, sweet tea. And...

Okay...I'll stop. Once a mom, always a mom.

:eyes:

:loveya::hug::loveya::hug::loveya::hug::loveya:

[Zomby Woof]

87. On top of the world

A beautiful wife-to-be I get to spend every day and night with... a new job waiting to begin after Thanksgiving... and lots of coffee to drink! :D

[reyd reid reed]

90. Yup...

I'd say you really Are on top of the world.

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[ForrestGump]

93. I'm where he is

Or close enough. I can see him from here, anyway. :hi:

Buddhamama forgive me, though...I just can't bring myself to actually like the taste of coffee. :-(

I hope Ms Triple-R is similarly situated this morning (afternoon, now, I guess), and not just because I want to sit by her. :D

[Zomby Woof]

95. Buddhamama will forgive you

BUT I WON'T! :grr:

:hi: Kidding, FG! I see coffee as a zero-sum game, and your distaste for it puts more into my cup! :D

I knew you were spying on me. Elvis is everywhere!

[ForrestGump]

101. All my coffee are belong to you

But I get the sideburns. And I like it when buddhamama forgives me (usually necessary once or twice a day, on a slow day), 'cos even her virtual hugs are way better than even the purest uncut caffeine. :-)

[reyd reid reed]

100. You can sit by me any time, darlin'

I'm glad you're back and feeling better...we've missed you around here.

:loveya::hug::loveya::hug::loveya:

[ForrestGump]

103. I want to hold your

offer in mind. :D





Thank you, young lady.

[buddhamama]

105. i forgive you, Forrest

As Zomby stated: more for me. ;) :hug:

[ForrestGump]

111. Tea for two

and two for tea
Less for him
means more for me

And I have absolutely no idea where that came from. Perhaps I was recently more sick than I thought.

But I am relieved to be forgiven my weakness, my flawed distaste for the (this is hard to say, because we all know that it's chocolate that really fits the bill) nectar of the gods.

You are a wise and benevolent babe. :hug:

[scarlet_owl]

104. I'm scared and sad.

It's been a bad week.

[reyd reid reed]

106. Awwwww...I'm sorry.

Anything I can do to help? Listen, maybe?

:hug::hug::hug:

[ZombieNixon]

107. I'm OK.

I was late to work, but one of my supervisors is still out sick and one of them wasn't here when I showed up, but neither of them care too much about when I come in, so as a result, my five hour day is only three and a half hours long. And I'm using the time to mostly work on my econ paper instead of "work" work. :P

[reyd reid reed]

108. Sounds like an 'iffy' start is turning into a good day...

Don't you love when things work out that way?

:hug:

:hi:

[ZombieNixon]

109. Yeah, I'm getting paid to do my finals crunch.

It makes it a lot more bearable. :P :hi:

[reyd reid reed]

110. Sounds like a win-win to me.

:P