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Posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
Hello,
I am doing ok. I have a good family and pets. I have a amazing T. Mebbe I a bit f*cked up, but I not doing too bad. Its good to be working on stuff at least. I love the fall weather, its my favorite time of year.
I am containing my emotions, what there is of them. But I may explode. But for now,I am ok. And that is good.
I wish others weren't struggling so.
I want to make a big beautiful cosy mansion where we all can live in safety. We can fight and forgive. We can nurture, we can understand. We can be safe and accepted. The gardens will be beautiful. there will be an art studio, and a music room. Computers in every room.
And best of all!!!!LOL. A separate wing where all our T's will live!!!LOL
Yeah.
Anyhow. Hope people are hanging in there.
I am.
Take care all.
Muffled
Posted by Gee on October 11, 2006, at 19:11:37
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
I'm glad to hear to you're hanging in there. Me too... For now
Posted by TherapyGirl on October 11, 2006, at 20:40:04
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
Welcome back, Muffy. I'm so glad to see you here.
(((((((((Muffled))))))))))
Posted by LadyBug on October 11, 2006, at 20:45:31
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
Oh Muffy, I want to, move in tonight! My life is so stressful right now, and I'm soooo tired! I want a break and also some sleep. I'm so glad you're back with us.
Let me know what I need to bring to move into your new place, besides my T of course. I will tell her tomorrow she's moving in! LOL
Take good care of your little world.
LadyBug
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 11, 2006, at 22:17:43
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
hi muffled i'm glad you're back. you seem like you got a suntan or something. or are you pregnant? there's some kind of glow. i dunno.
i'm a downer cattle.
i splashed my misery on the social board, you know, cause I felt like ruining the party.
oh well.
-L
Posted by Dinah on October 11, 2006, at 23:54:26
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
I'm getting more work done, so I should be happy, right?
I'm soooo tired. I physically hurt all over. I'm utterly miserable and I feel like I'm barely alive. I keep wanting to burst into tears.
But I'm getting more work done.
I love the sound of the mansion.
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 12, 2006, at 8:45:37
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by Dinah on October 11, 2006, at 23:54:26
Hi Muffled,
thanks for chatting with me last night. That was really nice, to get together with you and hear a voice of calm in the midst of these icky evenings I've been having lately. I feel a little better this morning. Thank you ((((Muffled))))In this mansion, would you guys mind if I played a little violin recital for you every few months? Maybe with a string quartet, or a piano? Just some nice pieces? I like to play for friends. You can wear your pajamas, or get dressed up in ball gowns. There will be pink champagne and fancy desserts served of course.
Muffled, can my room be tucked into the attic? I like the funny quirky little angles and nooks. I also would like to have a kitten in the mansion. Maybe sometimes she'd feel like coming up to my little attic room and napping with me? I like a dormer window, or perhaps even a skylight, and a vase with a single bloom. And a maid to keep the dust and laundry under control. That sounds so nice :)
Thanks for inviting me :)
-Li
Posted by Jost on October 12, 2006, at 11:56:45
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
Muffled,
How great that you're back, and in such a good mood! maybe a little f*cked up-- but who isn't these days?--still- you've returned... in fine fittle!
The mansion sounds so so nice. When do you think it will be ready?
I love grass and trees and hills and lawns. and flowers. I'm so tired of pavement, buildings, dust, dirt, more pavement. The mansion sounds like a wonderful place.
Let's have afternoon coffee breaks, where everyone can come together on the lawn, or patio-- for a late afternoon chat, and then back to our projects. It'll be so much fun, too.Jost
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:14:39
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by Gee on October 11, 2006, at 19:11:37
> I'm glad to hear to you're hanging in there. Me too... For now
**Hey Gee always good to 'see' ya!!!! :-)
Glad you hangin in there too.
Its hard sometimes isn't it?
Sigh,
Take care you,
Muffled
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:16:58
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by TherapyGirl on October 11, 2006, at 20:40:04
> Welcome back, Muffy. I'm so glad to see you here.
>
> (((((((((Muffled))))))))))***Thanks for hugs (((TG)))
Did you have a sick brother? I been surfing around a bit cuz i missed lots, but I so busy right now I don't have time...
If it is your bro, I hope he's Ok.
Take care,
Muffled
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:24:19
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by LadyBug on October 11, 2006, at 20:45:31
> Oh Muffy, I want to, move in tonight! My life is so stressful right now, and I'm soooo tired! I want a break and also some sleep. I'm so glad you're back with us.
> Let me know what I need to bring to move into your new place, besides my T of course. I will tell her tomorrow she's moving in! LOL
> Take good care of your little world.
> LadyBug***Yeah, you and your T can bring anything you want! Everybody gets the use of 'the mansion charge card', to shop for whats needed.
The mansion is a great place to catch up on sleep, with warm cosy windowsills to curl up on...
Warm fireplaces and cosy chairs.
Peaceful and calm.
It is a good place.
Nice to hear from you ladybug.
Take care, try and get some rest if you can.
Muffled
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:32:38
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by Dinah on October 11, 2006, at 23:54:26
> I'm getting more work done, so I should be happy, right?
>
> I'm soooo tired. I physically hurt all over. I'm utterly miserable and I feel like I'm barely alive. I keep wanting to burst into tears.
>
> But I'm getting more work done.
>
> I love the sound of the mansion.***Thats what I said to my T. I got lots of crazy stuff in my head, but I getting work done, so thats good.
Sorry you feeling so crappy.((((((((((((Dinah)))))))))))))))
Yeah, the mansion is GREAT! Got a hot tub too.
And a live in massage therapist for those who can tolerate it.
And a pharmacy for free meds.
And a personalized vitamin program too.
All naural and healthy but YUMMY foods prepared,just the way we like.
Yup, this mansion is so good!
Come and hang there awhile when you can.
Take care Dinah,
Muffled
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:43:06
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » Dinah, posted by Lindenblüte on October 12, 2006, at 8:45:37
> Hi Muffled,
> thanks for chatting with me last night. That was really nice, to get together with you and hear a voice of calm in the midst of these icky evenings I've been having lately. I feel a little better this morning. Thank you ((((Muffled))))**Ya you too, (((((Li)))))
>
> In this mansion, would you guys mind if I played a little violin recital for you every few months? Maybe with a string quartet, or a piano? Just some nice pieces? I like to play for friends. You can wear your pajamas, or get dressed up in ball gowns. There will be pink champagne and fancy desserts served of course.
>
***Sounds fabulous Li!!!!!! I would love that! I'm sure others would too. Specially after a cookie!!!LOL!!!(kidding)> Muffled, can my room be tucked into the attic? I like the funny quirky little angles and nooks. I also would like to have a kitten in the mansion. Maybe sometimes she'd feel like coming up to my little attic room and napping with me? I like a dormer window, or perhaps even a skylight, and a vase with a single bloom. And a maid to keep the dust and laundry under control. That sounds so nice :)
***Yup, that stuff is there all right :-)
And the roofline is crazy on this mansion! Weird angles all over the place. And insteada drywalling away those nooks and crannies, my drywallers spent ALOT of time specially framing and drywalling those nooks IN! So there's funny little nook aplenty!
But we don't gotta worry bout cleaning all them nooks cuz the maid service does that.
And the maids are really happy and nice cuz they are very well paid and treated well. They like what they do very much, and we appreciate them greatly.
>
> Thanks for inviting me :)***Anytime Li. Stay as long as you need, you have your very own room thats always there for you. And the kitty waits to see you!
I'm sorry its so hard Li :-(
You seem to have a great team with you in this.
take care,
Muffled
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:46:47
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by Jost on October 12, 2006, at 11:56:45
> Muffled,
> How great that you're back, and in such a good mood! maybe a little f*cked up-- but who isn't these days?--**Ya! You got that right!!!
>
> still- you've returned... in fine fittle!
>
> The mansion sounds so so nice. When do you think it will be ready?**Its ready NOW!!! Come on over! There's still a few finishing touches, but basically its built.
>
> I love grass and trees and hills and lawns. and flowers. I'm so tired of pavement, buildings, dust, dirt, more pavement. The mansion sounds like a wonderful place.***It IS wonderful, and the gardens are TOTALLY amazing. Very extensive.
>
>
> Let's have afternoon coffee breaks, where everyone can come together on the lawn, or patio-- for a late afternoon chat, and then back to our projects. It'll be so much fun, too.
>
***Yup, its VERY laid back there. Coffee is always on....
Hope to see ya there!
Take care Jost,
Muffled
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 12, 2006, at 14:29:07
In reply to Gutentag! (hope thats not rude????!!!) » Lindenblüte, posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:43:06
Oh muffled,
that sounds so perfectly wonderful. I know exactly what kind of room you have in mind for me. You are such a wonderful hostess. Do you think we can have silliness in the mansion? I'm thinking maybe we can wax one of the parquet floors and do some slip and sliding with our thick mansion socks?Or maybe some ping pong?
Is there a trampoline?
This is so exciting. Did you know that my attic room connects via secret passage to the library AND to mufflie's cave? I can always have a safe place :)
It's so kind of you to invite our T's. My pdoc's a busy guy, but I bet he'd be happy to stop by a few days a week and chat with us about side effects and life in general and talk to our T's and to us and give us the good drugs that will make us calm, but not sleepy. Alert, but not anxious. Stable, but not dulled. Asleep when we need to be asleep and awake when fun and games are scheduled.
You know, I already talked to my dissertation advisor, and she says that I can do all my work from the mansion, and just e-mail her updates whenever I feel like it. Isn't that great news?
I go see T now. I feel a little scaredy.
oh well, what else is new?
Li
(((((((((((((((((((Muffled)))))))))))))))))))))
(((((((((((mansionkitty)))))))))))p.s. Guten Tag means hello, and it's a PERFECT greeting :)
Posted by Poet on October 12, 2006, at 20:54:17
In reply to OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!!, posted by muffled on October 11, 2006, at 18:54:38
Hi Muffled.
Glad you're back. I am, dare I even think it, feeling good. Happy even. Scary feeling. A foreign feeling. It's because I got a new job and I worked there for eight hours and didn't cry, panic or screw anything up. Tomorrow is my last day at *place that is very hot* and next week I'm at new job all the time.
Even my T thought I looked happy today. Happy? Me? Anyway, thanks for asking.
Poet
Posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 22:00:19
In reply to Re: OK, so hows people doin?????????Ya YOU!!! » muffled, posted by Poet on October 12, 2006, at 20:54:17
> Hi Muffled.
>
> Glad you're back. I am, dare I even think it, feeling good. Happy even. Scary feeling. A foreign feeling. It's because I got a new job and I worked there for eight hours and didn't cry, panic or screw anything up. Tomorrow is my last day at *place that is very hot* and next week I'm at new job all the time.
>
> Even my T thought I looked happy today. Happy? Me? Anyway, thanks for asking.
>
> Poet***WOW! thx for update, its hard to check all over. I'm so glad for you.
Yeah, happy is weird when you ain't been there a long time. hard to trust the feeling. Hard to not think its all gonna go 'poof'.
Thats so cool Poet. may it be the beginning of many more happy days to come!
Muffled
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 13, 2006, at 11:13:15
In reply to Ha Poet!! » Poet, posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 22:00:19
Poet, that's wonderful! It *DOES* feel really strange to get a good satisfied feeling of happiness after so many struggles, doesn't it?
Well, just remember that the voice that says that depression is more comfortable is a voice that may be loud and obnoxious, BUT- it's also a voice that you can ignore!
Having seen the brighter side- you may need to put on some sunscreen and sunglasses, but don't be afraid to go there. You'll do okay. Let your T help you make this transition between the very hot place and the next place that holds a lot of promise. :)
-Li
Posted by TherapyGirl on October 13, 2006, at 16:12:10
In reply to Hi » TherapyGirl, posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 13:16:58
Sick brother, dysfunctional family, blah, blah, blah.
I just got back home today and I'm not in great shape. Went straight from the interstate to an emergency session with my T, bless her soul. It was bad enough that she delayed a trip out of town to see me. Bad fight with parents this morning; 3 days surrounded by insanity. I snapped...
It all gets better from here, right?
Thanks for the concern, Muffled. You're a good friend.
P.S. After a couple of very scary days, it looks like brother is doing better. Now we wait to see if the surgery worked.
Posted by muffled on October 13, 2006, at 22:27:49
In reply to Re: Hi » muffled, posted by TherapyGirl on October 13, 2006, at 16:12:10
Posted by Poet on October 14, 2006, at 11:37:59
In reply to Ha Poet!! » Poet, posted by muffled on October 12, 2006, at 22:00:19
Hi Muffled,
Feeling happy really does feel strange. I guess that's a sign of how crazy I am.
Poet
Posted by Poet on October 14, 2006, at 11:41:07
In reply to Re: Ha Poet!!, posted by Lindenblüte on October 13, 2006, at 11:13:15
Hi Li,
The gates of *very hot place* opened yesterday and I ran out humming I'm Free from The Who's Tommy.
This really does feel strange. You know you're crazy when happy is the strange feeling. Oh, well, I hope it lasts.
Poet
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 14, 2006, at 12:43:10
In reply to Re: Ha Poet!! » Lindenblüte, posted by Poet on October 14, 2006, at 11:41:07
I hope that the "strange" feeling passes, but that the "happy" feeling sticks around :)
You know, feelings are like habits too- I hope you can make this happy feeling a new habit :)
It's okay if you slip up every once in a while, just don't give up on getting back to the happy place.
((((Poet))))
you ever compose any poetry with happy sentiments? It might be exciting!
-Li
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