Dear So and So

[Biciclista]

Dear Mother

Why does it surprise you that I might feel a little anxious going overseas this week?

AUUGGHH!

[malkin]

Dear Biciclista,
Thinking of you often, with best wishes for your trip.
Jeez-I thought anxiety and travel went together even in easy circumstances.
(Well, for me anxiety goes with pretty much everything, but I mean for like, normal people.)

[Biciclista]

Malkin,
duh, no kidding. My mother gets more obtuse every year.

[Wahine]

Dear People of the world,

With regards to Biciclista's post, anxiety is a natural part of stepping out of your comfort zone, whether it's travel or physically challenging yourself or putting your work out there for the whole world to see. If you aren't anxious once in a while, you're not challenging yourself. If you're not challenging yourself you're not growing. If you're not growing, what's the point?

This.

[salsabike]

This.

Oh. LOVE that.

[tulip]

Dear People of the world,

With regards to Biciclista's post, anxiety is a natural part of stepping out of your comfort zone, whether it's travel or physically challenging yourself or putting your work out there for the whole world to see. If you aren't anxious once in a while, you're not challenging yourself. If you're not challenging yourself you're not growing. If you're not growing, what's the point?

This.

Perfect timing (for me). I'm totally out of my comfort zone at the moment. Thanks for the reminder.

[maillotpois]

Excellent! Thanks.

[Biciclista]

Sometimes growing is really no fun....
thanks though.

[Blueberry]

Perfect timing (for me). I'm totally out of my comfort zone at the moment. Thanks for the reminder.

Me too! It's a great reminder.

Though, I do totally sympathize with those who are out of their comfort zone for less happy reasons.

[alexis_the_tiny]

Dear eye, I'm sorry some of the degreaser mist may have hit you yesterday but please, please, PLEASE don't flare up again tonight? I haven't got my steroids or eyedrops anywhere nearby, the pharmacy doesn't open until 10 tomorrow morning. So just hang on for another 12 hours. Ok? Please?

[Fredwina]

Malkin,
duh, no kidding. My mother gets more obtuse every year.

I know about that. Just tried to explain to my mother what is going on in Libya and Egypt. All she really gets is that Hillary is all over the news.

[Crankin]

That made me laugh, Fredwina. I know it's not funny, though.
I like Hillary.

[Pax]

Dear Universe (again),

Seriously?????? Well, life with the puppy went to hell very quickly. The deal was my honey takes care of the puppy because I'm running 24/7 taking care of my sick mom... last Thursday my honey was walking the puppy, took a misstep and fell, she now has a broken ankle. After two days of trying to take care of mom/SO/puppy and still work full time we realized the puppy was getting zero attention and I was sobbing while standing in the yard because I was so wasted.

Saturday we returned the puppy to the breeder, it sucked so much.

Mom starts peritoneal dialysis today, I'm out of sick leave and am now using my small amount of saved vacation, by the end of the week I'll be taking time off without pay. This is all just so damned hard.

Signed,

Really needing a bit of a break

[indysteel]

((((Pax)))). I'm so sorry. Sending you good vibes that things turn around soon.

[Sky King]

pax, so sorry to hear. Any chance you can do the family leave act? If I was closer I would bring food

Been there and my heart goes out to you virtual hug

Dear Universe (again),

Seriously?????? Well, life with the puppy went to hell very quickly. The deal was my honey takes care of the puppy because I'm running 24/7 taking care of my sick mom... last Thursday my honey was walking the puppy, took a misstep and fell, she now has a broken ankle. After two days of trying to take care of mom/SO/puppy and still work full time we realized the puppy was getting zero attention and I was sobbing while standing in the yard because I was so wasted.

Saturday we returned the puppy to the breeder, it sucked so much.

Mom starts peritoneal dialysis today, I'm out of sick leave and am now using my small amount of saved vacation, by the end of the week I'll be taking time off without pay. This is all just so damned hard.

Signed,

Really needing a bit of a break