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Post by Sirenna on Jan 11, 2006 19:07:58 GMT -5
Janet:
Sorry to hear Christmas with the family was a bit of a bust. But it's typical. For instance, most domestic murders occur around this time of year.
If home doesn't seem like it used to be, it's just because you're maturing and learing to live like an idependent adult with your own outlook on how life should be - also, believe it or not, a good thing.
take care! Sam
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Post by janetcatbird on Jan 11, 2006 22:32:24 GMT -5
Sirenna, You're sweet. I should say that I get along very well with my parents, and when it's just us we're fine. (This year was complicated by extended family, not wanting to see someone you love get hurt.) I know I'm getting older, and I guess I'm still a bit of a baby in that I've been pretty happy and I've still got an "It ain't broke, don't fix it" approach the way my life has been. Things will be fine once I am all grown up, it's the transition that gets urky. Guess I need to put on my big girl panties and deal with it.
Bikini conferences? I can understand professionals being casual, but that's pushing it! (Or maybe I'm just self-conscious about the thought of me in a skimpy set, since I ain't got much worth flaunting.) I dunno, maybe if you've known the people for a while and they already respect your work and abilities you don't need to worry about your wardrobe being taken seriously. But it'd be a definite first impression...
Classes are looking very interesting. Beaucoup de work, but it should be fun material. My professors seem pretty cool, I walked out of Judaism yesterday grinning ear to ear. I looked though: there is only 1 week in the entire semester that I don't have a paper or quiz or something due. Still, this semester is all about everything that gets me excited. Yay!! I'm such a geek.
--Catbird
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Post by Sirenna on Jan 13, 2006 21:06:16 GMT -5
Re: bikini conferences
I'd be hesitant myself but, really, my profession is a bit crazy and extremely competitive. In any other job strutting around in bikinis and speedos (with cover ups I might add) would be career suicide, in this job it's like advertising who has the biggest...whatyamacallit or whatyamacallitS
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Post by janetcatbird on Jan 16, 2006 18:57:21 GMT -5
Yay Panthers! That was a really rugged game against Chicago. Not that I really keep up, but with Foster out that's not good. And nobody's talking about Julius Peppers! (I remember him on the UNC basketball team, we kept hoping he'd go out against Dook and crack some heads. Strong player, but obviously football was his gift.)
On a sad note, we put one of my cats to sleep Saturday, which is why I went home. Her eye and allergies weren't better, she was hurting and not making progress. She just didn't feel good anymore. The vet's known us for a while and was very kind about the whole thing. I miss my kitty.
--Catbird
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Post by Patcat on Jan 16, 2006 23:50:36 GMT -5
My sympathies and empathies, Catbird. I've lost two cats to cancer, and one to liver disease, and it's a ghastly decision and thing to deal with.
Patcat
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Post by BegToDiffer on Jan 17, 2006 12:21:26 GMT -5
Catbird- my sympathies as well. Just remember, they may leave our homes, but they never leave our hearts.
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Post by Techguy on Jan 17, 2006 14:43:00 GMT -5
Catbird, my sympathies also about the loss of your cat. I know from personal experience--with dogs--what pets mean to us and how deeply we can feel their loss.
On another note, to commemorate the 300th birthday of Benjamin Franklin, I offer one of his quotes to counter the domestic spying/Patriot Act rationale:
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
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Post by Sirenna on Jan 17, 2006 19:29:54 GMT -5
sorry about your cat. -(
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Post by jaquetta on Jan 19, 2006 22:57:29 GMT -5
Oh, catbird, I'm sorry to hear about Emma. I just had to put Sheba to sleep Dec 14th - she had a stroke and couldn't walk or get up, and while she was darn near 20 years old, it just broke my heart.
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Post by Metella on Jan 20, 2006 16:35:38 GMT -5
I feel for you. Good owners, all of us.
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Post by Sirenna on Jan 20, 2006 22:03:26 GMT -5
Lately, I've been getting regular massages through my work benefits.
I have to tell you it is the most wonderful thing I have done in a long time.
It really works!! I've had some stiffness in my knee, hip and neck which gets worse and stiffer the more tired I am. When I get a massage, the therapists basically kneads the crap out of me and I'm looser and way more relaxed and best of all pain free.
The last time I went the therapist did a trigger point thing against my stiff hip. I have to say it was damn painful at the time but my leg completely relaxed from it and stayed that way for a good week.
I'm going again on Monday.
I've been learning that there are many different schools of theory on massage out there including Geo-thermal, trigger points, etc,. Is anyone familiar with different techniques and if so, can you tell me what worked for you?
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Post by janetcatbird on Jan 20, 2006 23:49:47 GMT -5
I didn't mean to dominate the thread. Many thanks to everyone for the kind words about Emma.
Sirenna, I'm glad you've found something that works. I know my mother loves back rubs--every now and then I'll be a good daughter and give her a long one. A lot of people find them wonderful, I know that my school has a massage therapist but of course the fees are separate from the Health Center stuff.
I personally am one of those no-touchy types. No back rubs, much less massages--it's bad enough in choir when we have our usual warmup of shoulder rubs and chops. Instead of relaxing I actually tense up. Mess with my feet or hands and you'll lose one of your own. So, no, I don't know anything specific to tell you. But I am glad your hip and all is feeling better! Heck of a benefits package you've got.
--Catbird
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Post by Beaglebabes on Jan 21, 2006 13:22:20 GMT -5
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Post by janetcatbird on Jan 22, 2006 23:15:11 GMT -5
Well, poop. The Panthers got beat like a drum, I don't know why we imploded like that. I've been muttering all along, it's not good to rely solely on one player. It's a TEAM sport, for cryin' out loud! There ought to be a couple people besides Steve Smith who can catch the ball and run! Sorry. But Seattle was pretty sportsmanlike through the thing, the knees at the end. And it was nice to see the players from different teams hugging and interacting at the end of the game. I hate it when celebrations start before the clock runs out, but at least nobody was a complete jerk.
Sigh. For that I missed "Criminal Intent". And I still have a response to type up. Oh well. Take pleasure in the little things--like chewy chocolate chip cookies from Subway. Later all, take care!
--Catbird
PS: JD, you might want to post the link on Vincent D'Onofrio's thread as well, if you haven't already. People might not check out "Town Hall" but they'd be sure to notice it on the actor's page. Don't have time to look around right now, but thanks for the website!
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Post by Metella on Jan 23, 2006 13:55:55 GMT -5
I read a study that premature babies that are given many massages (I'm not sure of the time intervals) were mainly developmentally "caught up" in size with normal babies by 3 months! And those NOT given massages were smaller, as most premis are.......
Catbird, you don't have to worry about getting to personal & all that icky stuff; go to a professional and the atmophere is relaxing and just professional - kinda like the doctor's office.
I am not able to afford many, just have had 2 but I recommend them if you can get them!
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