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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 25, 2010 8:34:17 GMT -5
Scubie vibes, please. Allie is on "vaca" (from her non-jobs) [outside on minneapolis] and has a phone interview with another documentary company based in Chicago. Probably more freelance rather than actually being an employee but still .... Vibes. Sent.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jun 25, 2010 8:38:29 GMT -5
Meh. Whine follows, feel free to ignore. I still have two lessons to do on my Fibre Collage class. The Treasure Nests class starts next week. I can't muster enough interest or energy to work on anything creative, let alone vacuum the house, a task which is long overdue. I am getting the marketing and laundry done, and the bills paid on time, but not much else except reorganizing stuff in my little room, because sorting things seems to make me feel better. I have no privacy and no time to myself because both daughters are home. Unless the Elder decides to go off to the college library, at which point I usually go kick the fluffycat off the bed and attempt a nap, because I'm tired all the time. I don't think anybody around here cares about me, they just want things from me. *Glares at cats. Cats ignore glare and go on about their business.* i think i need a hug, if there are any spares lying aroundOkay. I have one silly useless project I think I can finish today, hemming a cloth for my goddess cards to be laid out upon. Right. All those things that need done, and I found a new one . Maybe that'll jumpstart things again. See you all later.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 25, 2010 9:53:38 GMT -5
Wowza! I can think of dozens of applications, including exoskeletons for injured people. Incredible. But it looks scarily like a giant cockroach. Oh yes, hadn't thought of that application! Good point. I was just thinking of more sinister things.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 25, 2010 9:58:33 GMT -5
Ooooh, they've really improved the capabilities of the little guy! I've seen the footage of their large walking robots, moving through the woods and so on, but this is even more agile. And I love that it learns how to identify good footholds. Really amazing. Thanks for sharing that, Michelle. Big hello to all S'cubes. Work and home life crazy, crazy!! Busy, crazy. MONNIE! Per favore - Check your IMs! I think the S'cubie collective should be designing for "Work of Art" the same way it does for "Project Runway." The last episode was about designing a book cover for classic novels: Pride & Prejudice, Dracula, The Time Machine, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The week before, the challenge was about creating something using old appliances. Very fun! Unfortunately, I think I'm the only one on the board who watches the show.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 25, 2010 10:02:00 GMT -5
Meh. Whine follows, feel free to ignore. I still have two lessons to do on my Fibre Collage class. The Treasure Nests class starts next week. I can't muster enough interest or energy to work on anything creative, let alone vacuum the house, a task which is long overdue. I am getting the marketing and laundry done, and the bills paid on time, but not much else except reorganizing stuff in my little room, because sorting things seems to make me feel better. I have no privacy and no time to myself because both daughters are home. Unless the Elder decides to go off to the college library, at which point I usually go kick the fluffycat off the bed and attempt a nap, because I'm tired all the time. I don't think anybody around here cares about me, they just want things from me. *Glares at cats. Cats ignore glare and go on about their business.* i think i need a hug, if there are any spares lying aroundOkay. I have one silly useless project I think I can finish today, hemming a cloth for my goddess cards to be laid out upon. Right. All those things that need done, and I found a new one . Maybe that'll jumpstart things again. See you all later. Hugs for you, Anne. I know when I'm overly tired that can tend to bring on the "no one loves me" thoughts.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 25, 2010 10:03:34 GMT -5
Scubie vibes, please. Allie is on "vaca" (from her non-jobs) [outside on minneapolis] and has a phone interview with another documentary company based in Chicago. Probably more freelance rather than actually being an employee but still .... Major vibes for Allie!
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 25, 2010 10:58:20 GMT -5
Meh. Whine follows, feel free to ignore. I still have two lessons to do on my Fibre Collage class. The Treasure Nests class starts next week. I can't muster enough interest or energy to work on anything creative, let alone vacuum the house, a task which is long overdue. I am getting the marketing and laundry done, and the bills paid on time, but not much else except reorganizing stuff in my little room, because sorting things seems to make me feel better. I have no privacy and no time to myself because both daughters are home. Unless the Elder decides to go off to the college library, at which point I usually go kick the fluffycat off the bed and attempt a nap, because I'm tired all the time. I don't think anybody around here cares about me, they just want things from me. *Glares at cats. Cats ignore glare and go on about their business.* i think i need a hug, if there are any spares lying aroundOkay. I have one silly useless project I think I can finish today, hemming a cloth for my goddess cards to be laid out upon. Right. All those things that need done, and I found a new one . Maybe that'll jumpstart things again. See you all later. I'm sensing depression vibes all over the place here. Considering all the stress you've been under, I think you're rubberbanding. The fatigue issues and the interpersonal reactions are big red flags. Have you had a checkup recently? Could be physical or maybe just exhaustion. Meantime: from Toddler Diane and hand-drawn invitation to play in the Three Year Old Corner for a while.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Jun 25, 2010 11:03:55 GMT -5
Meh. Whine follows, feel free to ignore. I still have two lessons to do on my Fibre Collage class. The Treasure Nests class starts next week. I can't muster enough interest or energy to work on anything creative, let alone vacuum the house, a task which is long overdue. I am getting the marketing and laundry done, and the bills paid on time, but not much else except reorganizing stuff in my little room, because sorting things seems to make me feel better. I have no privacy and no time to myself because both daughters are home. Unless the Elder decides to go off to the college library, at which point I usually go kick the fluffycat off the bed and attempt a nap, because I'm tired all the time. I don't think anybody around here cares about me, they just want things from me. *Glares at cats. Cats ignore glare and go on about their business.* i think i need a hug, if there are any spares lying aroundOkay. I have one silly useless project I think I can finish today, hemming a cloth for my goddess cards to be laid out upon. Right. All those things that need done, and I found a new one . Maybe that'll jumpstart things again. See you all later.
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Post by Sue on Jun 25, 2010 11:45:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the Allie vibes, folks.
Lots of life changes around here with Tom's move, my youngest sister just bought herself her own house (2 years after divorce was finalized), hopefully my BIL will have a real job but it might be moving from VA to Oak Ridge.
Life, it happens. Both the good and the bad.
Got to run. Off until late Monday, headed to DC to attend JIm's uncle's interment at Arlington.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jun 25, 2010 13:01:37 GMT -5
Thanks, everybody. According to my doctor, there is nothing wrong with me that exercise wouldn't fix. Yeah, right, when I'm so tired I'm afraid of tripping over my own feet... I'm feeling a little better - I ran away from home for a bit, got the cotton cording for the online class and a remnant that I like better for the goddess card cloth, a book I wanted from Borders, iced tea, and a brownie which I virtuously shared with the daughters. Obviously, I need to run away from home more often. I even got home in time to throw the fabric in with a load of wash for preshrinking. Once it's dry, I'll cut a piece the right size, turn under the edges and hand-hem it. Sometimes dragging out the sewing machine is too much trouble, especially since I haven't had time to go shopping for my new one. This is the fabric.Also I got in change a 1964 nickel for The Husband, who is collecting old nickels. He says it's for a statistical survey of which years are in circulation. I suspect it's just an excuse to hoard coins. Emily has gone off to the college library, so I can listen to NPR without her complaining about it. Sigh.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 25, 2010 13:48:47 GMT -5
Thanks, everybody. According to my doctor, there is nothing wrong with me that exercise wouldn't fix. Yeah, right, when I'm so tired I'm afraid of tripping over my own feet... I'm feeling a little better - I ran away from home for a bit, got the cotton cording for the online class and a remnant that I like better for the goddess card cloth, a book I wanted from Borders, iced tea, and a brownie which I virtuously shared with the daughters. Obviously, I need to run away from home more often. I even got home in time to throw the fabric in with a load of wash for preshrinking. Once it's dry, I'll cut a piece the right size, turn under the edges and hand-hem it. Sometimes dragging out the sewing machine is too much trouble, especially since I haven't had time to go shopping for my new one. This is the fabric.Also I got in change a 1964 nickel for The Husband, who is collecting old nickels. He says it's for a statistical survey of which years are in circulation. I suspect it's just an excuse to hoard coins. Emily has gone off to the college library, so I can listen to NPR without her complaining about it. Sigh. Fabric = pretty. I think I'll take your example and maybe work on my new sleeves this weekend. It's time I used my new workroom for the purpose for which it was intended. I also like the prospect of running away from home. Maybe I'll do some of that this weekend too.
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Post by Sue on Jun 25, 2010 14:58:25 GMT -5
Thanks, everybody. According to my doctor, there is nothing wrong with me that exercise wouldn't fix. Yeah, right, when I'm so tired I'm afraid of tripping over my own feet... I'm feeling a little better - I ran away from home for a bit, got the cotton cording for the online class and a remnant that I like better for the goddess card cloth, a book I wanted from Borders, iced tea, and a brownie which I virtuously shared with the daughters. Obviously, I need to run away from home more often. I even got home in time to throw the fabric in with a load of wash for preshrinking. Once it's dry, I'll cut a piece the right size, turn under the edges and hand-hem it. Sometimes dragging out the sewing machine is too much trouble, especially since I haven't had time to go shopping for my new one. This is the fabric.Also I got in change a 1964 nickel for The Husband, who is collecting old nickels. He says it's for a statistical survey of which years are in circulation. I suspect it's just an excuse to hoard coins. Emily has gone off to the college library, so I can listen to NPR without her complaining about it. Sigh. Just curious. Is your doctor male or female?
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jun 25, 2010 14:59:03 GMT -5
Thanks, everybody. According to my doctor, there is nothing wrong with me that exercise wouldn't fix. Yeah, right, when I'm so tired I'm afraid of tripping over my own feet... I'm feeling a little better - I ran away from home for a bit, got the cotton cording for the online class and a remnant that I like better for the goddess card cloth, a book I wanted from Borders, iced tea, and a brownie which I virtuously shared with the daughters. Obviously, I need to run away from home more often. I even got home in time to throw the fabric in with a load of wash for preshrinking. Once it's dry, I'll cut a piece the right size, turn under the edges and hand-hem it. Sometimes dragging out the sewing machine is too much trouble, especially since I haven't had time to go shopping for my new one. This is the fabric.Also I got in change a 1964 nickel for The Husband, who is collecting old nickels. He says it's for a statistical survey of which years are in circulation. I suspect it's just an excuse to hoard coins. Emily has gone off to the college library, so I can listen to NPR without her complaining about it. Sigh. Fabric = pretty. I think I'll take your example and maybe work on my new sleeves this weekend. It's time I used my new workroom for the purpose for which it was intended. I also like the prospect of running away from home. Maybe I'll do some of that this weekend too. I'm going to try to run away for a bit tomorrow morning, but I have to be home by 9:30 due to spousal procrastination - he kept putting off (a) getting his car an oil change and (b) going to his mom's bank to close her account and clean out her safe-deposit box before the end of this month, and now he really has to do both tomorrow. So I suggested he drop his car off at Jax after work today and take mine to Upland tomorrow. Sunday we're all going to spend the day at my mom's, so there goes the weekend. Oh well. I can at least go sit in a coffeeshop with a book for half an hour. Anne, trying not to feel guilty that I didn't remind Himself to take his car to the mechanic on Wednesday when he had the day off. I am, after all, not his mommy.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jun 25, 2010 15:02:49 GMT -5
Thanks, everybody. According to my doctor, there is nothing wrong with me that exercise wouldn't fix. Yeah, right, when I'm so tired I'm afraid of tripping over my own feet... I'm feeling a little better - I ran away from home for a bit, got the cotton cording for the online class and a remnant that I like better for the goddess card cloth, a book I wanted from Borders, iced tea, and a brownie which I virtuously shared with the daughters. Obviously, I need to run away from home more often. I even got home in time to throw the fabric in with a load of wash for preshrinking. Once it's dry, I'll cut a piece the right size, turn under the edges and hand-hem it. Sometimes dragging out the sewing machine is too much trouble, especially since I haven't had time to go shopping for my new one. This is the fabric.Also I got in change a 1964 nickel for The Husband, who is collecting old nickels. He says it's for a statistical survey of which years are in circulation. I suspect it's just an excuse to hoard coins. Emily has gone off to the college library, so I can listen to NPR without her complaining about it. Sigh. Just curious. Is your doctor male or female? Female. I prefer female doctors whenever possible, especially when it comes to the examining of certain areas. In general, she's been helpful, but I think Kaiser docs tend to be conservative in prescribing anti-depressants anyway. At least, she is; she's said she'd rather avoid such things unless I really need them. I think I'm mostly okay, I have good days or at least parts of days, and I'd prefer not anyway, considering how messed up such things have made my sister.
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Post by Sue on Jun 25, 2010 15:11:51 GMT -5
Fabric = pretty. I think I'll take your example and maybe work on my new sleeves this weekend. It's time I used my new workroom for the purpose for which it was intended. I also like the prospect of running away from home. Maybe I'll do some of that this weekend too. I'm going to try to run away for a bit tomorrow morning, but I have to be home by 9:30 due to spousal procrastination - he kept putting off (a) getting his car an oil change and (b) going to his mom's bank to close her account and clean out her safe-deposit box before the end of this month, and now he really has to do both tomorrow. So I suggested he drop his car off at Jax after work today and take mine to Upland tomorrow. Sunday we're all going to spend the day at my mom's, so there goes the weekend. Oh well. I can at least go sit in a coffeeshop with a book for half an hour. Anne, trying not to feel guilty that I didn't remind Himself to take his car to the mechanic on Wednesday when he had the day off. I am, after all, not his mommy. One reason I think exercise works is that if you have the time, opportunity and yes, energy, to actually go work out --------- then the odds are good that things are going fairly well in your life to begin with. But still, depending on your inclination and insurance it might be time to see some kind of "wellness" expert, or whole body medicine etc. But then we are back to the first paragraph. I know Karen has had a lot of success with really watching what she eats and various vitamin and herbal supplements -- but learning all about that takes time (and energy) as well. Hopefully it is a season of life that will improve at some point.
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