Well, hello there, it’s been a while. There’s lots going on in my life at the moment – some of which is driving me nuts and some of which is just fantastic. Have been feeling a bit on the blue side though and so very exhausted. Anyway, a few updates:
- There is a person in my life who has made certain decisions without consulting the family. This person knows why they did what they did (person is devious and knew that the family would oppose this thing) and quite honestly I am just really annoyed at the moment, mainly because this persons actions has consequences that directly affect me and my family. Apparently I must now just fall in and deal with the consequences and help this person out of their mess – it’s quite an expensive exercise too! There is a fair bit of emotional blackmail involved which doesn’t affect me (I can step outside of the situation and see it for what it is) but it DOES affect my DH. Really, it’s one of those Rock/Hard place kind of situations. I can’t say any more on the blog but if you like REALLY want to know then mention it in the comments and I’ll send you a mail. Seriously though. Sometimes much as I love my family, I DO WISH that I could choose them. Do you ever feel like that?
- I REALLY enjoyed writing about ADD/ADHD. I’m done for now even though my 31 days is not – I have a few more written up – I’ll see when I feel like publishing them. I do feel that I should have trusted my initial instincts to put those posts on a different blog and maybe I will do that. Am thinking of starting a blog specifically for writing (and maybe photo) challenges. I’ll let you know when it’s up.
- Remember I spoke about Child2’s school pics here? Well. His pics turned out BEAUTIFULLY and I’m sooooo happy. For the first time EVER I’ll be paying for “non-crying” pics. He didn’t wear the clothes that I packed in for him and wore his “spare clothing” set instead. But it’s all good. Because he is NOT CRYING IN HIS PICS! Do you know how BIG this is for us? Every single image is just a perfect reflection of his personality. I could only choose one image for printing purposes but I emailed the photographer to send me all the images because really, I don’t know when I’m going to get this child to pose by himself again. Photographer said YES, and that he would touch base with me in next week – said he would sell them to me at a minimal cost. Isn’t he lovely?
- Lately I have been doing a lot of the “Mark as read” action in GR (specifically on craft and photo and inspiration blogs as well as the ones where I DON’T ever comment) and I am tempted to delete ALL the blogs in my reader and start from scratch. It should be an easy thing to do but the thought of doing something like this fills me with panic. Have you ever deleted all the blogs out of your google reader and started over?
- Child1 starts exams later this week. I am working him HARD HARD HARD. He’s not that impressed. Quite honestly, his feelings about this particular subject i.e. exams do not interest me in the least. I told him that sometimes life sucks and that we need to do things that we don’t like in order to accomplish a specific goal which in his case = pass grade 6 and proceed to grade 7.
- Child2 seems to have developed allergies. He has eczema which doesn’t flare up any longer because I spent LOTs of time and money finding a solution for his skin. Lately though, he has swollen, watery eyes at least twice a week – I notice that it mostly flares up when we’ve been outside and when it’s windy. I’m giving him an antihistamine and I got allergy drops at the pharmacy the other day – I also do a warm compress on the eye area which (predictably) he can’t stand. Do I just continue to give this as and when needed? At what point do I go to a Dr? btw…putting drops in a child’s eyes is not for the faint hearted. I never have any problems administering medication because Child2 LOVES taking medicine. Any kind of fiddling (i.e. applying drops) with eyes and ears and nose is NOT FUN and he makes that VERY CLEAR.
- I am a bit frustrated with EVERYTHING that seems to be broken in my house. My washing machine. Again. Our stove (and the oven just continues to burn everything in the space of 5 minutes), my piano keyboard, my computer. I took the computer in for repairs and the guy (he’s Chinese) refused to deal with me – he preferred to deal with my DH. Is that Chinese culture? I was initially perturbed by the whole thing but quite honestly it’s fine – he has a VERY heavy accent and I couldn’t understand him anyway. Somehow my DH understands him perfectly and doesn’t need to say “pardon me, I didn’t get that”.
- I had a severe case of the FOMO last week and even counting my blessings and being grateful just wasn’t enough. Sometimes life just sucks already. Do you get the occasional FOMO? I was thinking that I really can be doing so much to elevate ME but I am seriously lacking so much confidence in myself. Every single one of my issues stems from this. Where does that even come from?
- I was impulsive though and I bought tickets to see Rodriguez next year. Being impulsive is an awesome cure (or rather an aid) for FOMO. My DH and I are also going to 80s Rewind later this week. Am rather excited actually.
- I made a long, long, long to-do list –( I think it may be the longest one that I made all year) of stuff to do before December. I’ve decided that, seeing that it’s a crazy busy time of year, there will be no more socialising after November because really, I am here all year and can’t be rushing around like that. I really don’t want to be overwhelmed at the end of this year.
How are things with you? Seems like we haven’t spoken in so long! What’s happening in your life? Did you have a good Tuesday?
Hello.
I would love to know about the family drama, because, as you know, there is a fair amount of that happening in my in law family too and it drives me quite crazy.
I am so thrilled about the photos of child 2. So exciting. Shows he is growing in leaps and bounds. And yes, what a good sport the photographer is being, although, honestly, i would give you the pics. he has already made the money he budgeted on so why not be a great guy?
Sorry about all the broken appliances. I feel for you.
I would seriously throw away the to do list. So much pressure and stress (and it doesn’t sound like you need anymore!).
xxxx
Well I am sure you know I want to know about the family stuff. Bein nosye and all that (just joking)
I am so totally happy for you about the photos – you have to know that I can just think how happy you must feel.
And sorry about the appliances – things do seem to break in groups don’t they?
I am NOT doing to do lists until after Christmas – I have enough stress .This year I am going to fly by the sidelines and be all calm and relaxed.
And no, have not wip[ed my reader but have deleted whole groups before. ANd I often go mark all as read.
1. I really want to know please. We all have days like that.
I don’t spend money with people like that.
3. Fantastic!
4. Not all at the same time, but occasionally I do pick one or two that just doesn’t appeal to me anymore or that just suck my will to live and unfollow them.
7. It never rains but it pours hey? Around here things seem to conspire and all break at the same time too. Very annoying! I’d have a real problem if someone wanted to deal only with my husband, wouldn’t I?
My Tuesday could have been better…could’ve been worse too, so I guess not too bad.
LOL! I decided to answer this one in the same bullet points you mention them.
1. I want to know all of it…even the nasty bits. I have so much politics going on in my family that I like to know that it is “normal”.
2. You should do what you love to do…and if that is writing…you go for it girl!
3. I am so happy for you that the photos turned out good…and I am with Shayne…he should give it to you.
4. With my lack of time, I empty my reader and just read the blogs of those who are leaving comments on mine. I frequently go through my “follow” list and cull those that no longer interest me.
5. That is totally a “boy” thing. I remember my oldest crying big crocodile tears when i made him study;-)
6. I would just give the medication as and when needed. Doctors tend to give children cortisone much to easily.
7. I know that feeling. What frustrates me no end is that we become “shop blind” for the things in our home that are out of place or need fixing.
8. It is true…sometimes life just sucks…fortunately the feeling passes.
9. I like impulsiveness now and then, it creates surprises and gosh with the craziness in my life lately I need surprises.
10. Lose the list! Seriously, you have enough going on in your life without the added pressure.
xx
Yes I feel like this quite often –especially lately with my sister… always drama with her… Oh and I would like to be able to give you my perspective of the drama you are experiencing if you’re willing to share…
I didn’t comment on all the posts but I LOVED the ADHD series. Thank you for sharing.
I haven’t deleted all blogs from my reader at oncel, I have marked all as read tho. I also have reviewed the blogs in my reader from time to time.
I think everyone has a case of FOMO at some point in their lives. I try remind myself that the things I have FOMO over might not be as rosy as they seem if I actually HAD them or was IN them… works most of the time to make me realise how blessed I am actually.
My Tuesday was stressful – my biggest account let me down on orders and as a result I’ve underperformed this month in terms of my figures and am probably going to get into a bit of trouble because of it… I don’t like being in trouble, but will deal with it when it comes.
xxx
We have started exams. Cam seems to be doing ok – he knows the work and the 3 he has written so far have been “easy”.
Tuesday was good! This week in general is a lot calmer than last week was – thankfully.
1. Of course I want to know : )
3. I am SO happy for you that you have some great pictures of your boy! I would buy the lot as well.
4. I only follow 6 blogs now. There were a few others over the years but i stopped reading them – never commented on them though.
6. My youngest daughter has allergies, it took me a long time to take her to the doctor because i knew he would give her hard drugs. I finally took her for an allergy test (from the doctor) but didnt take the medication. Then done research myself on the allergies – still need to look more into this : (
I would be cautious with going to the doctor because i would agree with what Lynette said.
8. I have just asked my husband what FOMO means and he came up with ‘Feeling on my own’ – not sure if that is right.
10. I love ‘to do’ lists, love them,love them, LOVE them – makes my head feel calmer for having written one.
Tuesday was good for me, thanks for asking. x
hello
1. i want to know all the drama… of course
3. love that you got so many pics
4. I’ve marked all as read out of my inspiration folder many times (mainly on holidays) and when it gets wild (like I’m about to do because I have 94 and no intention to catch up)
6. well you know I love doctors – i really value speed of wellness
7. totally with you. And like Louisa, i wouldn’t even LET him have the business if he didn’t want to deal with me. ps i bought a new laptop yesterday – they are busy transferring everything from old to new, for the pricely sum of R350 – a bargain in my view because I just don’t like to waste my time with boring things…
8. what does FOMO mean?
9. who is Rodrigues?
10. love lists – they make me feel more under control as they’re NEVER as bad as my wild imagination!
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Jules, there’s so much going on in your life.
I don’t deal well with family drama and issues and actually all drama, it drains my energy and lucky me hubby doesn’t do drama at all. If it’s a situation you can change go ahead and change, if not well address it as best as you can without driving yourself crazy.
Good to know the school photography went well. So maybe it is time you finally have a family photo shoot done. I know I know I’m getting ahead of myself.
I also have bad allergies and sinusitis, I kind of live with it which means I’m constantly sneezing and the other day my colleague got a scare because she could hear me breathing
I would take him to a dr ASAP just to make sure you are not treating him for A when he has B. If nothing at least get a proper diagnosis.
I’ve been having loads of internet and phone issues lately at one time I had 365 unread mails in GR, you know there’s no way I can get through that so I mark all as read, but I still read the blogs that interest me. I’m just too lazy to delete all and start all over again.
I learnt a lot from your ADD posts. Hope you can share more about it over time.
How’s Child 1′s exams going? Hope good thus far?
Do you realistically think you can get through your very long to do list before christmas?
What are you having FOMO about?
Sorry, didn’t realise the length of my comment. SORRY
I’m just listening to Rodriguez as I’m reading and writing here. He’s so awesome!
I was so hoping to get together with you in the near future, but things are just not working out. Just spent the weekend in bed with bronchitis, next weekend my mom is helping me spring clean my flat, and making myself presentable (feet and hair) and the weekend after that I will be in hospital recovering from surgery. But I’ll definitely see you after the Silly Season!
I haven’t been blogging for 3 weeks so my Reader had over 100 posts this morning. I’m working my way through them. I cull blogs from my list all the time, but there are some I will never drop!
I so suffer from FOMO occasionally! Its very frustrating!
As for the family thing… Sometimes I wish I lived several thousand kilometres away from them all so that I couldn’t be asked to perform favours or attend events… Several times a year…
I sorted my reader into “must reads” and “the rest”. I “mark all as read” on the rest of them practically every day.
Are the remaining AD/HD posts of a sensitive sort, that you don’t want to put them up yet?
Child2′s allergies may be seasonal? I know my own flare up ridiculously several times a year, but I am permanently on AH already.