a year ago today....

norm

yep...it's been a pretty shitty year

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"


:wave:

decides2dream

norm wrote:

yep...it's been a pretty shitty year

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"


:wave:

i am hoping that with july kicking off the 2nd half of 2011....that life will take an upturn!

chiquimonkey

norm wrote:

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"

I SO need to cross-stitch that on a pillow! Like for real!

decides2dream

chiquimonkey wrote:

norm wrote:

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"

I SO need to cross-stitch that on a pillow! Like for real!

sell it on etsy!
you'll make a killing!

i need one too....haha.

chiquimonkey

decides2dream wrote:

chiquimonkey wrote:

norm wrote:

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"

I SO need to cross-stitch that on a pillow! Like for real!

sell it on etsy!
you'll make a killing!

i need one too....haha.

DUDE, omg I so am gonna do that. Hitting up Jo-ann's like a mofo!

Lizard

First of all...{{hugs}}.

Thanks for opening up and sharing your story. I am glad you made your way back here; I missed you being around.

Here's hoping you have some great opportunities coming your way soon.....

norm

chiquimonkey wrote:

norm wrote:

but in the words of cliff poncier "this negativity just makes me stronger"

I SO need to cross-stitch that on a pillow! Like for real!

:thumbup: :thumbup:

xavier mcdaniel

pandora wrote:

flip side as an employer.. albeit a small business employer

some of us care very much and actually struggle just to keep the doors open
because their employees and their families are counting on them


it's ok to trust and put your faith in small business ...
its just how long can we keep our heads up
we need help!

and it cuts deeply when we must let someone go

visit your local small business store or service and help out a family today

I worked for a small game company business but fairly well known among older gamers the last two winters and out of all the jobs I've had, I think I enjoyed it the most. At first, I didn't, but towards the end of it, I grew to like it and then when they asked me back last summer, I found it hard to say no and it was a big year (the company's 50th anniversary) and when they had the big celebration for it just seeing the looks on the faces of grown men and hearing the impact of the game was touching and plus hearing the owner mention you by name during his speech thanking anyone who has ever been involved also drew a special satisfaction.

Was it the ideal circumstances, full-time and so on? No, but for an hourly consulting gig, it has turned out to be a satisfying experience personally and professionally even I don't go back next winter because of other opportunities.

josevolution

Whoa that is a total mind fuck of a day , we all missed you around these parts and now you're back and for that this place is better off Maria i look forward to the next time i can hang with you and talk about the good times that are ahead for you ..
After all there is only one way you can go from where you were and that is up

polaris_x

Have you been to Brooklyn grange? Rooftop gardens!!

decides2dream

josevolution wrote:

Whoa that is a total mind fuck of a day , we all missed you around these parts and now you're back and for that this place is better off Maria i look forward to the next time i can hang with you and talk about the good times that are ahead for you ..
After all there is only one way you can go from where you were and that is up

Well damn, let's not test fate or karma with that eh? :?



Seriously, thank you all for your kind words, it means a LOT to me....you've no idea.
I definitely look forward to better days, and certainly try to remain optimistic. Tho I readily admit, some days it is a lot more difficult that others when you just can't quite see your way around the bend...





Polaris, I must admit...I'm a bit lost with your question, haha.



Btw NYers, August 5th I think, No Code boat cruise. I believe the dreamers will be in attendance, so feel free to buy drinks.

josevolution

decides2dream wrote:

josevolution wrote:

Whoa that is a total mind fuck of a day , we all missed you around these parts and now you're back and for that this place is better off Maria i look forward to the next time i can hang with you and talk about the good times that are ahead for you ..
After all there is only one way you can go from where you were and that is up

Well damn, let's not test fate or karma with that eh? :?



Seriously, thank you all for your kind words, it means a LOT to me....you've no idea.
I definitely look forward to better days, and certainly try to remain optimistic. Tho I readily admit, some days it is a lot more difficult that others when you just can't quite see your way around the bend...





Polaris, I must admit...I'm a bit lost with your question, haha.



Btw NYers, August 5th I think, No Code boat cruise. I believe the dreamers will be in attendance, so feel free to buy drinks.

8/5 Really

decides2dream

josevolution wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

Btw NYers, August 5th I think, No Code boat cruise. I believe the dreamers will be in attendance, so feel free to buy drinks.

8/5 Really

Si, si mi amigo.
Rocks off boat cruise or something along those lines.
It's been a rough road, hubby and I can definitely use the fun night, so pretty solid well be there. Surprised Tony didn't send you the link. I'll try to do it later if I remember.


Don't understand why I cant get to my whole post, ugh....but, skillet? Really autocorrect? Fuckers. Hahaha. I meant skill set. C


And hey, anyone hear of anything awesome, whatever it may be, let me know! My last position was a total fluke. It did not utilize my skillet nearly as much as it could've, nor was it very challenging to me but,....it had it's pluses. So I am open. I am most definitely serious that come January, it will be time to take just about anything :? So you bet I want to find something. Lot more promising soon!

polaris_x

decides2dream wrote:

Polaris, I must admit...I'm a bit lost with your question, haha.
:

Sorry iPhone! Saving words! Haha

Brooklyn grange is an urban rooftop farm in queens. Seeing as you like to garden - I think it might be something you can get involved in.

PJPixie

D2D, so glad you're back here. You were missed.....................much love!

decides2dream

Beso.

small town beck

The yard looks beautiful

Of course I am glad to have you back and can't wait to see you in Montreal...and possibly TO.

decides2dream

small town beck wrote:

The yard looks beautiful

Of course I am glad to have you back and can't wait to see you in Montreal...and possibly TO.

grazie!
if i may say, it looks even better now...warmer weather, good rains, and yes, mr. dream and i did another garden improvement project - expanded the gravel space. will of course post pics, eventually , in the gardening thread. the saddest thing for us about losing that gorgeous black walnut is we lost all our beautiful SHADE. we had a shady, cool garden space - except where the veggies are...and now it is almost all full sun during most of the day. thus why we had to get a second umbrella near the adirondack chair seating area. now, all the plants in the yard do seem happier - they're all yay! sun! :P but, we enjoyed our shade. eh well. we did plant a new tree, but it'll be a good # of years until it ever makes shade, ad it will never make as much as this beautiful old guy. very sad to lose it, tho hubby is happy to lose all the walnuts in the grass! i thik the squirrels are a bit sad too.


just look at the size of the trunk after cutting - and the rot! had NO idea, the tree has looked perfectly healthy, always! one bad windstorm, blew it down like a stick...

xavier mcdaniel

decides2dream wrote:

josevolution wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

Btw NYers, August 5th I think, No Code boat cruise. I believe the dreamers will be in attendance, so feel free to buy drinks.

8/5 Really

Si, si mi amigo.
Rocks off boat cruise or something along those lines.
It's been a rough road, hubby and I can definitely use the fun night, so pretty solid well be there. Surprised Tony didn't send you the link. I'll try to do it later if I remember.


Don't understand why I cant get to my whole post, ugh....but, skillet? Really autocorrect? Fuckers. Hahaha. I meant skill set. C


And hey, anyone hear of anything awesome, whatever it may be, let me know! My last position was a total fluke. It did not utilize my skillet nearly as much as it could've, nor was it very challenging to me but,....it had it's pluses. So I am open. I am most definitely serious that come January, it will be time to take just about anything :? So you bet I want to find something. Lot more promising soon!

That sounds like something I'd attend. I think I can miss a Yankee-Red Sox game for it, especially since it's in Boston.

decides2dream

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

That sounds like something I'd attend. I think I can miss a Yankee-Red Sox game for it, especially since it's in Boston.

ha i just asked in the wine thread if youd be attending, good job!
i'll send out an email to the regulars at some point too. figure tony would love the boost, i havent seen anyone in ages, and a few years ago we saw some other pj tribute on a boat cruise, mr. dream loved it, we all had a blast...good times are definitely in dire need, pronto!

life goes on eh?