rmaia's Journal - DailyStrength Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:18:16 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/46285/1213248958.jpg rmaia's Avatar http://dailystrength.org/people/46285 rmaia's entry on 03/15/2008 12:43 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/900127 Good evening with the girls. Bunko- I used to dread it...I struggle to socialize with people. I am feeling so much more comfortable in my own skin. I wish I KNEW the secret to being in this state, to find it when I am out of it.... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:43:34 +0100 rmaia's entry on 03/10/2008 12:45 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/886774 Anyone else hating daylight savings time? I cant sleep. I am tired, but it is too early according to my clock.... All is well. Went to see my mom tonight. Dad got antsy when Damian spilled water they keep for the dogs on the tile- I cleaned it up and realized that my mess is a reaction against his o... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:45:35 +0100 rmaia's entry on 03/08/2008 03:22 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/882525 A few nights ago I had a strange dream- and I dont remember dreams often or have a whole dream that is powerful in its emotions. I was living at home with my parents again in this dream, but my age  and still mom of 2 boys and my HS/college boyfriend was in town visiting his family; and he made... Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:22:58 +0100 rmaia's entry on 03/05/2008 09:09 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/876476 I have been literally non-stop busy. We found a house- put in an offer and have decided to do this and then work on and sell ours- with no way to show ours with our dogs and how tight we are here...wish us luck- we have gone over finances and can swing it. I am a bit apprehensive but it is good- i h... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:09:14 +0100 rmaia's entry on 02/21/2008 09:14 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/842073 Exhausted and sad tonight. New job going okay- working on numbers stuff...necessary but not fun and a bit fristrating when sets dont match. AJ is leaving skiing, I feel sad lost and very overwhelmed being left with my kiddos. Too much. I am lonely already and he hasnt walked out the door. I hate tha... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:14:59 +0100 rmaia's entry on 02/17/2008 12:09 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/828666 Okay- dont laugh- but my car got high centered on a snow drift because I could not back successfully down my drive- and I had to call into my job the day after I last journaled. Yeah I had to call my dad and my husband and was late to work. Alec is sick again, Damian is teething and has a bad case o... Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:09:34 +0100 rmaia's entry on 02/06/2008 08:45 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/801601 Okay I stareted the e-mealz today and it was nice- made shopping much easier and cooking too!  Very worth the subscrittion price. Last night AJ and I caucused- our site had over 900 people in a space rated for 400 or fewer- the turnout was better than ever (GO OBAMA)- sorry if ioffend- if you h... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:45:32 +0100 rmaia's entry on 02/02/2008 06:16 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/790209 Wow I am exhausted recovering today! I took Damian and AJ went to take a bed to his sister about an hour away...when he told me she broke her bed and his parents were giving their old guest bed...I did not ask. dont want to know. ALec is with him. damian and i finished alecs class auction project an... Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:16:18 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/29/2008 06:57 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/779318 Just an update- following cortizone treatment and antibiotics, our border collie appears just fine to our vet too. I am so relieved. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:57:11 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/29/2008 05:45 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/777570 Last night pushaed a realization long time coming. My mother na dI ar every distant now. ever since she was ill- and had to relearn everything= her personality changed. It is like I have been holding onto and pretending at what was. last night in front of my husband she basically told me to put the ... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:45:16 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/28/2008 08:49 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/776714 I am doing okay had a weekend of housework catch up. Got home today and our border collie is not doing well at all. Just got back from emergency vet, she has issues with her anal glands, but may have issues with her spine- about 3 years ago she was hit in traffic in front of our home- although at th... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:49:44 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/23/2008 09:07 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/763295 Okay...exhaustion has set in...bed early, but had to share- I got to go to a press conference on cab fair...the independent living council is working to promote fair access to public transport, as now they charge 25 dollars just for picking up an individual with a chair or scooter, one woman paid 29... Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:07:05 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/23/2008 06:24 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/760997 Ok we are all doing better the little one is Ok- either teething or a virus. I finally stopped worrying so much at work and even though I am junior person in the office I am okay with learning and already am familiar withmore than I thought....I will not sink! I will rise to the occasion! I am putti... Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:24:07 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/21/2008 10:48 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/755498 Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day to all! What a wonderful thing that we remember the history and legacy of our country and continue working towards equality for all within our country- and across international boarders as well! I am doing okay- just spent the last 4 hours in the ER with the baby- he... Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:48:09 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/19/2008 08:47 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/751850 Birthdays are over for the year! YEA! Alec had his zoo party and it was cool- he got to pet a ball python named Lucille, and feed giraffes carrots, see elephants blow on a whistle, feel a lion skin (one that died in the zoo and is used to educate people)...it was pretty cool. I am as every weekend f... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:47:37 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/18/2008 08:28 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/749377 Started the day with butterflies...well I spent most of it buried in reading, but felt like I was still so behind the mark (even though their IT guy did not yet have a log in for me...) I will get it- I just always like to be hands on to understand a program- so here reading proposals and regulation... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:28:12 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/13/2008 11:11 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/735470 Made it through the birthday season....My son is a proud parent of a guinea pig, which my husband was so adamant (no more animals- I will have to upload the new pic of PorkChop(guinea pig) Portia(cat) both sprawled out on my husband in his chair....hmmm...soft touch with a loud bark. Glad today is o... Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:11:30 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/09/2008 10:56 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/722734 I am in disbelief...I accepted the Independent Living Program Manager position this morning. I not only landed on my feet I received a promotion and a pay increase- so I need to thank the former superviser...lol. I will still go through with the interview on Monday, but think perhaps the IL job is a... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:56:05 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/08/2008 09:39 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/721418 Wow- I got a call from the potential supervisor regarding one of the numbers for my references...they were only going to call if they were interested...again I am blown away...I also have a second interview for the arts council job on Monday at 2:30....All of a sudden I am feeling just amazed.... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:39:29 +0100 rmaia's entry on 01/08/2008 09:25 http://dailystrength.org/people/46285/journal/719514 Wish me luck. I am getting my game face on- 2 interviews 9:30 and 11:30 this am...I am suiting up- a Christmas gift- I got a new suit from my parents- a smart  subtle black pinstripe with double collar- a blouse with lavendar,black and charcoal stripes, a chunky black/smoky lucite bead necklace... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:25:20 +0100