Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Jun 10, 2014 15:42:27 GMT -5
I finished my first cross stitch in March, and I want to show it off. It was a friend's Christmas present (yeah, so it was a little late. I probably shouldn't even mention that I just started another one for another friend's Christmas present. Maybe it will be done by this Christmas??).
not flameful but does anyone keep in touch with swim/think/livelikeajellyfish ? Where has she been?
I'm here! My divorce was final three weeks ago. I had to get a second job, so I am working six days a week and haven't had a chance to post (or, really, lurk much). I'm dating a SUPER guy I met in January, and it is going really well. He is smart, kind, sexy, funny, LOVES animals, plays hockey and tennis, speaks German and Spanish, talks about his feelings and everthing on his mind (something that I desperately need). I had to live with XH up until a month ago. That was miserable! Life is going well, other than being tired all of the time.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Feb 7, 2014 20:28:07 GMT -5
I'm glad surgery went well and she is doing okay. I work at an emergency vet and the things we surgically remove from animals or make them throw up never ceases to amaze me. I'll keep my fingers crossed for an uneventful recovery.
Thanks guys. I'm currently at Starbucks killing time until he gets off work. We have plans to work on projects tonight. I am working on a cross stitch and he is working on a quilt (did I mention he has a lot of interests? He also plays hockey . We both know crafting won't last long. Hehehehehehe.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Feb 7, 2014 20:00:43 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys are trying to find humor where you can. It's the little things like that that build a stronger relationship. I hope all goes well for you guys.
My random (confession?):
I've been having a lot of wonderful, amazing sex with a guy I met. He is so incredibly attractive I can't even stand it - perfect pecs, six pack abs, chocolatey brown skin. We have had sex four times in the past week and that is more than in two YEARS with the stbXH. For the first time in nine years I enjoy sex and I look forward to it. This is a new and huge thing for me. I always thought that I had a low sex drive because I never wanted sex. I have since discovered that I just never wanted sex with the stbXH. I guess that will happen when you walk in on him with his dick in another woman. Why, oh why, did I try to make that marriage work for five years after that? I can't regret the decision to try, though, because I am a stronger, better person today than I would have been otherwise. And now I get to enjoy this wonderful sex.
Oh yeah, this guy is also funny and smart and fun to talk to...
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Jan 23, 2014 23:34:07 GMT -5
Yes, I am still very close to my ex-boyfriend and his entire family. His mother is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world, and the entire family is just amazing. I went to Idaho earlier this month for a family wedding. Every time I go home to visit I usually meet up with him and his wife.
I will not stay in contact with my stbxh or his family.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Jan 22, 2014 19:35:25 GMT -5
Today was amazing. It was my first day off in two weeks. I had therapy, retail therapy, and then a much needed three hour lunch with a great friend. Now I am watching the new Teen Mom 2 episode.
I keep finding out more and more things abmonth.y stbXH, and he is a sleazy, creepy, horrible person. It makes me really sad and angry that I spent nine years of my life with him. It makes me shudder. I wish I could tell him exactly what I think of him, but I don't want to do anything that might make him contest any part of our divorce.
(hug2)
You're still here, right? Food and booze sometime soon?
Yup,'I'm not moving back home until summer. I just picked up a second job, so my schedule is super crazy. Hopefully it will calm down by next month.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Jan 14, 2014 10:43:34 GMT -5
I keep finding out more and more things about my stbXH, and he is a sleazy, creepy, horrible person. It makes me really sad and angry that I spent nine years of my life with him. It makes me shudder. I wish I could tell him exactly what I think of him, but I don't want to do anything that might make him contest any part of our divorce.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Jan 1, 2014 16:29:43 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to my divorce being final. I didn't realize how much my marriage was bringing me down. 2014 is like a breath of fresh air, and I will be able to start over in both my career and my love life. I can't wait!!
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Dec 6, 2013 11:42:28 GMT -5
I dropped my cat off at the vet today. I'm sad and worried about her. I work at the vet clinic, so I know she is in good (great) hands, but the vet wanted me to leave her there instead of taking her home. That worries me. It's always hard being on the other side!
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Dec 4, 2013 14:28:01 GMT -5
Jermys, good to know that you don't wash your floss. I read that on some website somewhere, sometime. Do you wash the patterns after you are finished with them? Does the color run?
The picture conversion was FREE!!!!!! Here is the picture
and here is the pattern (it's not in color because I printed it on my black and white printer)
You can choose your count, size, and how many different colors you want to use. The more colors it is the more complicated, but the less colors it is you get less detail. You just upload a picture, choose your options and it gives you a pdf that includes the full pattern, the key (the thing with the symbols), and what colors of floss you will need. It's kind of awesome.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Dec 4, 2013 14:08:02 GMT -5
Yay I like it! I don't know what got into me, but I decided to cross stitch presents for my two best friends for Christmas. I found a website (pic2pat.com I think) that converts pictures to cross stitch patterns. I am doing pictures of their dogs. I haven't cross stitched since I was about 7, so I don't know why I thought a complicated picture would be the best place to start. It has been fun so far, but I'm not following any of the rules of cross stitch, so who knows how it turns out. I didn't wash my floss before I started, I work on it while I have three cats on my lap, etc. We'll see!
Reputable breeders don't "reject" dogs, they stand behind them for life. Shady.
This is what I was coming in to say. That part of the e-mail is a red flag. Reputable breeders aren't going to sell their puppies to brokers. They want to know where they end up, they don't want them in pet stores. I'm sorry. Good luck on your search!
Thanks. Her respiration rate has been elevated all day. She vomited about half an hour ago. Since then she is acting more like herself - rubbing all over everything, grooming, biting my fingers, rolling all over the place, exploring. Generally acting a fool. I hope she just had an upset tummy. She's too cute to be sick.
Does she go outside and maybe ate some grass?
Glad to hear she is feeling better!
Indoor only. I'm going to try to sleep now, but it will be hard with this little cutie climbing all over me.
I'm still awake. Grrr. One of my cats hasn't been acting right today. I brought her in the bedroom to sleep with me so I can keep an eye on her. If she's still off tomorrow, it's to the vet we go.
Poor kitty. Hope she recovers quickly!
Thanks. Her respiration rate has been elevated all day. She vomited about half an hour ago. Since then she is acting more like herself - rubbing all over everything, grooming, biting my fingers, rolling all over the place, exploring. Generally acting a fool. I hope she just had an upset tummy. She's too cute to be sick.
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Dec 4, 2013 4:26:44 GMT -5
I'm still awake. Grrr. One of my cats hasn't been acting right today. I brought her in the bedroom to sleep with me so I can keep an eye on her. If she's still off tomorrow, it's to the vet we go.
Oh, yeah, pugs are the worst. Everyone at work tries to act busy when a pug comes back for a nail trim. They tend to struggle a lot, are really hard to hold on to, and their nails ard usually black (which makes them harder to trim).
I will be the annoying person that tells you to EAT!! Something, anything. I know it is hard, believe me, I know. I also totally understand the feelings you are going through. It will take time to process them, and the anxiety and emotions that you are feeling are a normal part of healing. BUT he is NOT worth making yourself sick! Do you want to go to lunch tomorrow? I'm craving some pizza. (hug) (hug2)
I knooowww. I started in on my salad a little early and I've eaten about half of it. I feel slightly more human.
I have to work tomorrow and I only get 30 minutes for lunch
Okay, When I get my December schedule I'll text you. Hang in there.
Our company holiday party is in a week. I'm not going because I'm not very social and don't know many people at the company. Now apparently the president (the company only has 200 people, half of which are in this office) is asking for a list of who RSVPed no. WTF?
Maybe they are going to be handing out something at the party, and the president wants to make sure the people who aren't there get one?
I did that thing again, where I haven't eaten since Sunday afternoon... I'm not doing it intentionally, its just a by-product of anxiety and emotions. I wonder how much I've lost in the last month. I have a taco salad in the fridge for lunch that I'll hopefully go to town on.
I miss coffee.
I will be the annoying person that tells you to EAT!! Something, anything. I know it is hard, believe me, I know. I also totally understand the feelings you are going through. It will take time to process them, and the anxiety and emotions that you are feeling are a normal part of healing. BUT he is NOT worth making yourself sick! Do you want to go to lunch tomorrow? I'm craving some pizza. (hug) (hug2)
Post by thinklikeajellyfish on Nov 26, 2013 13:05:36 GMT -5
The stbXH went home for the holidays, so I have the house to myself for a whole week! The past couple days have been awesome. Today I am going to lunch with a friend and then hosting game night. I am making this chili for dinner (it is soooooo amazing). I am so excited to have some fun with wonderful friends and amazing food!!