FRIDAY FUN!

[mommadukes]

How's your Friday going?
What are your plans for the weekend??

[jojoandleo]

If you think it's too soon, it's too soon.

[bl]

I say don't listen to your friends, listen to yourself. Do you feel ready? If so, great give it a try. If not, then continue to work on yourself and give it more time.

I am back from the beach and my pics. I got one sneak peek so far that she took on her phone and posted to fb. I can't wait to see the rest taken on the real camera with a bit of editing. I used sunscreen, but didn't reapply like I should have the first day and I got fried. The second day I reapplied every 30 min with spf 75. I also stepped on a piece of broken glass and sliced my foot a bit.

Aside from all my ouchies, I am super excited for this weekend. I am going out with pantsoffdanceoff and another friends for a girls night. The place we are going to is like a live dance/interactive show thing and has an open bar for 2.5 hours, we are planning to uber it home!!

[sweetchix]

Rainy start to the morning We were all ready to head to the water park when the clouds came in. So, we're just chilling at the campsite for a bit and are hoping the rain subsides enough for us to at least go on some rides.

[glitzyglow]

Ten years ago today I got married. So strange that a day that meant so much to me initially is now just another day on the calendar.

My cat has woken me up at 5:30am the past two mornings, once by loudly taking a bath and the next day by knocking all my stuff off my night stand. I love you cat, but please sleep one hour longer each day.

[cuddlyevil]

Aug 14, 2015 8:30:59 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

so I was talking to some friends recently and I asked them if it was too soon to start dating (been separated for 2 months, since he moved out). they said it was ok to start NOW. I think it's too soon. thoughts?

weekend is supposed to be perfect beach weather. I'll be there for 2 days

If you think it's too soon, it's too soon.

There's no set timetable. 

[bg]

Movie night with friends tonight and I need to do a longer run at some point over the weekend. Otherwise it'll be mostly work because I took yesterday off. MH and I got pedicures -- his first. He said it was like going to the dentist for your feet -- they end up clean and smooth.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

I truly need to step away from online shopping, it's about to be a problem. I can't stop buying matching bras and underwear!

[jojoandleo]

This rainy day matches my mood. My mom pulled some stuff again last night on top of all the H shit. It's like, I think life is looking up, and life is like:

[poptart84]

Aug 14, 2015 8:30:59 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

so I was talking to some friends recently and I asked them if it was too soon to start dating (been separated for 2 months, since he moved out). they said it was ok to start NOW. I think it's too soon. thoughts?

weekend is supposed to be perfect beach weather. I'll be there for 2 days

I agree with others, if it's too soon, you know. You will be ready when you think you are, don't listen to the friends.

Had today off for a follow up doctor appt. Tomorrow we have planned a mini day trip to Duluth to celebrate our two year anniversary. Hopefully the heat isn't horrible. Sunday putzing around the house.

[Wanderista]

I did a couple hours of Meals on Wheels this AM delivering food and checking in on disabled seniors. Somebody else signed me up for it but it was pretty moving. There was a very elderly lady who was so friendly. She talked about how she had 8 children who didn't visit much and she couldn't read or write. She was really cheerful and chatty though. I had to get back to work but she was definitely someone I would talk to again. It really made me appreciate my life.

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I'm tired and would just like my work day to be finished. We are short staffed and it's not cute. TGIF.

[bg]

Aug 14, 2015 12:04:09 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

maybe I am thinking more about the timing aspect rather than if I am ready or not. Sure, I can be ready, but i guess in my mind, if my friends think after 8 years of marriage I can just date after 2 months of him leaving, that's where my question comes in.

does that make sense?
i may be phrasing it incorrectly or just rambling from being tired!

Why does it matter what other people think? I'd do what's right for you.

[mommadukes]

Aug 14, 2015 12:47:19 GMT -5 bg said:

Aug 14, 2015 12:04:09 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

maybe I am thinking more about the timing aspect rather than if I am ready or not. Sure, I can be ready, but i guess in my mind, if my friends think after 8 years of marriage I can just date after 2 months of him leaving, that's where my question comes in.

does that make sense?
i may be phrasing it incorrectly or just rambling from being tired!

Why does it matter what other people think? I'd do what's right for you.

no I agree. I'm just the type who always thinks people are judging me.

[dreamcrisp1]

My dad is amazing.

My cousin who lives in NY is having a 60th birthday for my uncle (his dad) and ALL my cousins are going. I can't really afford to go because flights are expensive plus hotel plus spending money. So...my dad paid for a flight so I can go. I'm so happy. I would have been one of the only cousins to not be there and I would have felt so left out. I'm so excited! I get to see all my cousins! On top of this, my boyfriend is going to give me spending money so I don't have to worry and I will only have to cover my part of the hotel room that I am splitting with my other cousins.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

I just ate an entire bag of gummi bears. I am filled with shame and gummi bears.

[glynn]

Aug 14, 2015 11:38:12 GMT -5 Wanderista said:

I did a couple hours of Meals on Wheels this AM delivering food and checking in on disabled seniors. Somebody else signed me up for it but it was pretty moving. There was a very elderly lady who was so friendly. She talked about how she had 8 children who didn't visit much and she couldn't read or write. She was really cheerful and chatty though. I had to get back to work but she was definitely someone I would talk to again. It really made me appreciate my life.

I have done this weekly for 13 years now and it really makes you grateful for what you have. Some are really sad here. My Mom has been helping me since she is retired and she says some have been in the system since the 70 when she worked for another program.

[glynn]

Date if you want. Married for 8 years , 9 in Oct and I am ready now, yesterday.... I will not date until it is final though because of me...... When I left XH it was probably 2 years before I really dated because of the guilt I had on leaving even though he cheated. I had in my mind that I should of tried harder for a long time, plus I wanted to be stable and that was hard with 2 kids. This time H cheated 5 years ago but I thought we had worked it out. I found out in May he is up to it again with a co worker and I am so done....

[jigsy]

I going out with some friends tonight...I was maybe going to go on a date, but dude hasn't gotten back to me. In fairness, he said he may have to work, so it wasn't set in stone, but I am a little bummed because I was hoping for some make-out time.

Tomorrow I am SUPER excited because I am going to Sephora to get some foundation samples, then I am going to play with all my makeup and some new hair stuff and get pretty, then go hang out in a graveyard with mp while wearing a Kangaroo onesie.

[1confused1]

Aug 14, 2015 18:30:23 GMT -5 jigsy said:

I going out with some friends tonight...I was maybe going to go on a date, but dude hasn't gotten back to me. In fairness, he said he may have to work, so it wasn't set in stone, but I am a little bummed because I was hoping for some make-out time.

Tomorrow I am SUPER excited because I am going to Sephora to get some foundation samples, then I am going to play with all my makeup and some new hair stuff and get pretty, then go hang out in a graveyard with mp while wearing a Kangaroo onesie.

What?

[bg]

Aug 14, 2015 20:37:36 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Aug 14, 2015 18:30:23 GMT -5 jigsy said:

I going out with some friends tonight...I was maybe going to go on a date, but dude hasn't gotten back to me. In fairness, he said he may have to work, so it wasn't set in stone, but I am a little bummed because I was hoping for some make-out time.

Tomorrow I am SUPER excited because I am going to Sephora to get some foundation samples, then I am going to play with all my makeup and some new hair stuff and get pretty, then go hang out in a graveyard with mp while wearing a Kangaroo onesie.

What?

Haha I was gonna ask the same thing. :-)

[Mrs.Rad888]

Aug 14, 2015 14:04:05 GMT -5 mommadukes said:

Aug 14, 2015 13:52:50 GMT -5 TR said:

You're gonna need to stop caring if they do. Fuck 'em and live your life.

I hear ya and agree. it's just how I have been my entire life. in the beginning of the separation, I was always afraid to tell people because of what they would think, but after these 2 months, it's been easier and I now realize people are supportive and it's ok to be in the situation that I am.

If YOU feel you are ready, but you have someone in your life that is judging you negatively, just remove that person from your life. They weren't there, they don't know your situation, so they don't get a vote. 

[jigsy]

Aug 14, 2015 20:45:20 GMT -5 bg said:

Aug 14, 2015 20:37:36 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

What?

Haha I was gonna ask the same thing. :-)

Don't worry...there will be a photo or two ?

[redshoejune]

Aug 14, 2015 13:48:05 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

I just ate an entire bag of gummi bears. I am filled with shame and gummi bears.

Love it, made me lol