***H*A*T*E*R*S*** 11/14

[Miss Lee]

Good morning friends of Hate http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/mornincoffee.gif

I don't have an ounce of oomph this morning. You guys are going to have to bear with me here. This next couple of weeks is going to be rough -- there's so much going on in my family right now, especially with my sister. She goes to court this week to dissolve her marriage and she's strung pretty tight. I've been spending hours with her on the phone every day and it's so hard. She's depressed and anxious and -- well -- I just don't even know what to say to her half the time. Her emotions are raw and jumbled and she goes from being angry to sad in a matter of seconds.

Okay, enough of this. I need a break from all this depressing stuff.

What are the rest a youse up to?

I think I pulled a muscle in my back lifting a BB but it feels much better today. I was going to do some cardio yesterday but took a rest day instead. It was a planned rest day anyway, so I didn't really miss a workout -- I just wanted to squeeze in an extra cardio to make up for my weekend splurge. Today calls for cardio and legs.

Alright then, I better hop to it. Sorry to be such a bummer. I'll try to cheer up before posting again. Thank goodness for you guys and this thread -- I don't know what I'd do without your caring support :*

 

[buffettgirl]

Michele, all I have time to do is offer you care and support. For your sister too.

Back to work I go...

 

[purple_magada]

Michele I'm so sorry that your sister is going through such a tough time right now. She is lucky to have you to lean on. I'm sure it is going to be hard for her since the holidays are right around the corner. You're doing great with your workouts. Mine are non-existent right now.

Hi Robin!!!!!!!

I didn't go for a walk. I checked out the black Friday ads instead. I am so behind. Uusally I'm almost done with my shopping. Not this year, I barely even started. I don't know what to buy anyone. Especially my brother. What do you buy a 32-year old bachelor that doesn't need anything???????? He has no kids, no pets, and a great job so anything he needs, he buys himself. Last year was the year that I gave him some crab dip (from my granny). That was so funny. At least I thought it was. ;-)

I better get back to work - oh joy!

 

[Miss Lee]

Hi Robin and Dana!!

Thanks, you guys. It's so hard to feel happy when you're surrounded by so much sadness. I feel so bad for my sister and I sometimes don't know how to separate that from my life and circumstances. I feel guilty for having a good marriage and a kind and decent husband. I know that must sound incredibly stupid, but it's just so hard to accept your own happiness in the face of a loved one's despair.

Robin - It sounds like work is crazed for you right now. I saw your dinner plan for tonight -- a veggie stir-fry. You're such a good girl! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/angelic009.gif

I've been looking for a way to get more vegetable into my diet and a stir-fry is an excellent way to combat veggie boredom. I think I'll whip one up later this week :9

Dana - DH and I sat down with our siblings a few years ago and came to the agreement that it was time to stop all the fuss at Christmas. We no longer buy gifts for each other and it's been an incredible blessing. Instead of a gift exchange, my siblings and I pick a charity and make a donation in memory of our parents. Ditching the gift giving has greatly relieved the holiday stress and I don't miss it at all.

I'm off to run errands. I'll BBL to see if anyone is around :*

 

[JT]

Hello Haters.

Michele-Sorry to hear about your sister. I've been divorced for awhile now and I remember the roller coaster ride of emotions that I went through. It's not easy. And, please don't feel guilty about your marriage. You are blessed with what you have. Best just to listen sometimes and get off the phone so you can reenergize too.

How's everyone else?

 

[JenL13]

Good evening haters!

I did a premix of KPC/L&G plus a 30 minute floor butt/thigh workout tonight. I am heading to Chad's house in a bit... supposed to be there around 7:30 or so but eating dinner before I go b/c he had to work until 6:30 tonight and has to pack and be up SUPER early to head to the airport so going over to hang out for a while. Actually having a glass of red wine & a protein bar right now, LOL!!! :9

Need to hit the grocery store tomorrow after work & before working out, Friday night meeting my friend Tara after work @ Friday's for a few drinks & appetizer then we are going to volunteer at the APL adoption at ACE again on Saturday. Besides that don't have too much going on this weekend... hope to get caught up on some paper work but I always seem to find somewhere to go to get out of it! x(

Michele- http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs085.gif Hang in there, you & your sister will get through this. You are such a WONDERFUL person I am sure you are giving her good advice and all our prayers will help. God always has a plan for us and hopefully soon she'll see what positive things he has planned for her future. I know when Tim & I were going through rough times I was willing to put the effort into it to try to make it work b/c of his son and just the time invested into the relationship but he wasn't. Now, I am SO GLAD that it ended up the way it did b/c I am better off but it took time to see that. It's been 3 years now & he is STILL trying to get me back, should've saw the novel of an e-mail i received today from him. I do hope eventually he can find a way to be happy though, I still care enough and do want him to be happy... anyway, your sister is in my prayers, I just can't imagine the pain after so many years.

Robin, Dana, August, & Jennifer- http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/sup.gif

Okay, well it's 7:20 now and I haven't showered or anything so need get to get my butt moving!! I'll stop back by when I get home to see if anyone is around! http://bestsmileys.com/signs9/22.gif