Tales From Janet Land

So glad to read this...

I wonder if it's ovulation that's giving you pain, Gee....that happens to me.

You're a delight no matter what, Mary!And I you.

Oh how I miss pregnant hormones!I once threw a pile of sweaters at a customer because she messed up my display...not the same as chasing thugs, but still pretty funny.

Oh boy...Now I've got some serious tears prickling at my eyes.

Oh boy, Laurie.

Yay! It's letting me comment!I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way, Tanya. I just keep looking at this time in your life as a chance for you to discover YOU. That always sounds so wonderful and liberating, doesn't it? And then the truth is that it kind of sucks while we're in the middle of it.Loving yourself for who you are is not an easy task, but it's so incredibly necessary so that you'll be able to find someone who loves you for you, too. Is there something you could do or some place you could go to meet people who aren't interested in sex? For companionship? Might be best to start off slow...

I tried to comment earlier, but it wouldn't let me...Again.I'm glad that you stepped out of your comfort zone to meet a new friend, Mary. I know it's not easy but it's so worthwhile.

Even just acknowledging the emotions is progress, Gee.You are no longer internalizing all of it and feeling like a bad or worthless person for having the emotions...and for that, I'm really proud of you.

I love pregnant bellies! I also didn't mind people rubbing mine when I was pregnant with my kids....

Well, if what you're headed for is a huge, dramatic life change (and I absolutely *believe* that it is!), wouldn't it stand to reason that everything, even a characteristic you have, would be forced to change? Wouldn't *everything* have to be challenged?Waiting still sucks, though...tell J to have a bowl of ice cream for me or something.

Feel a little bit startled and then let it back out the window very, very gently.But you know I'm a weirdo....

I read this post earlier but for some reason, it wouldn't let me comment.Didn't want you to think I was neglecting you, Mary!We also had some rain and storms yesterday that cooled everything off to a nice, reasonable summer day. I'd love to sit outside and read a book! Or better yet...have a coffee with you.

Can we please get a picture of that, Meranda?I have a tendency to say, "Of course you're excused!" in my most polite and sickeningly sweet voice to people who neglect to say "excuse me" which usually prompts them to say, "I didn't say excuse me"...and then blush.Serves 'em right!

Isn't it wonderful when something that started out as negative turns into something positive? The little lessons hidden in our struggles...