MaggieSenior Contributor
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Taking the plunge
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
I wish there were more of them @CheerBear . The drive ins. Under the stars, big screen. They were great. Waaaaaaaay back then.
Sounds cosy and fun. Memories the crew will have forever. 👍👍👍👍
I’ve only been going for three weeks, so it doesn’t feel funny. I’m kind of hoping to be missed, but don’t think I will be.
I’m not sure what today holds for me. My kitchen has gone into hiding again, but I have no energy to go searching for it today. That will depend on how hard it is to work around stuff.
Is it a rest day for you and the crew today??
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Annoying kitchens that go missing 😑 Hearing you there too. I vote for working around it today 😉 Any painting/colours/bail polishing etc on the cards maybe?
We'll have a slow start today I think (might even finish that part 2 of my crochet 🤞), then maybe off to house 2 later as they're having the crew for me tomorrow night so I can work on Tuesday. Plans to spend the night with Mr Grey tomorrow night as well. We had a tricky conversation yesterday with some hard stuff coming up. It will be good to see him in person.
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Re: Taking the plunge
I kind of make it hard for myself with the church stuff @CheerBear . I sit on my own. Many have offered for me to join them, but between seats is an issue for me. Another one. I also leave straight after, they have coffee and chats. I’m really r. e. a. l. l. Y hard to get to know. I’m a private independent person, mixed with terrified and never fitting in, pretty messy all rounder. So, no, they have no way of contacting me. The pastor has my number, she intends to visit sometime, but is a busy lady. I really like a lady pastor.
I don’t think any craft will happen today. I might try some cross stitch, a familiar friend. Something I’m more confident with.
Tricky stuff coming up with Mr Grey. 😠😠I guess it will happen now and again. I hope you can have some really good stuff in the also. It will take time to sort stuff out with his other people. Small steps. 😘😘
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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More familiar helps when I've had a blow to my creative confidence ❤
You're very right with the sorting things out with his other people thing. He's left her but that's caused some serious shakes and wobbles. I ask how interactions with her are going because I'm interested and really do care. My deep dark twisted thing is that I'm not sure what I hope the answer will be. In so many ways I hope it's that things are awesome and their relationship has become stronger and healthier and they'll get back together, but in a selfish way I kind of hope that it's not going well. I feel like a terrible person for that. That was all always going to happen :face_with_rolling_eyes:. It's an exercise in communication, riding out the uncertain, tolerating the wonky, allowing the walls to come down just a bit, and sitting with some insecurities of mine. Yuck, lol. Being a feeling being is tricky!
Small steps for both of us Maggie ❤ I kind of like that we're on totally different but with some similarities, adventures.
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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I really do get all that twisted relationship stuff @CheerBear . I know when it all happened with my ex, it was the way it was done that caused so much unnecessary pain and confusion. For me anyway.
The fact that he has left speaks volumes I think. Letting go is tricky. So many emotions mixed in, with fear maybe, it’s a huge step for you and Mr Grey, and the other person. You certainly are not a terrible person @CheerBear . This kind of relationship stuff is happening everywhere. It’s a rough ride though.
Uncertanties, wonkeys and walls coming down a bit, are huge. Church for me is facing lots of the same. It’s scary and exciting, and twisted. 🙃🙃🙃
Small steps @CheerBear . Even when we want to run in the opposite direction and say, I told you so. We might be surprised. I hope so. Risky business.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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It's funny that we are facing the same in totally different situations. I guess it's working through and being "vulnerable" (shudder at that one as it's just not for me i think 😉 haha!).
I'm going to grab some yarn and have a play. So nice to see you again this morning. Say hi to furbaby for me please 😊❤🐶🦄
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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Good morning @CheerBear . I hope 2nd home is going as well as can be expected.
I guess a lot of ‘ fine and normal’ will be happening. 💛💛☕️☕️☕️
I will be thinking of you today as you head home and spend some quality time with Mr Grey. I know there are conversations happening. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
I should have stuck to my cross stitch plan yesterday. Instead, I decided to remove a strange looking shelf in my lounge. Everyone removes them, so, what could go wrong. A bit like your washing machine fix it woman. 💪💪💪
One side cooperated, the other was connected to the river. Nothing I did was going to change that. After twisting and pulling, I noticed a hole. Oh dear. So I tried to put it back together. Kind of friend arrived, thank goodness. She came back with a crowbar. She has oomph I don’t, ( hate that). A loud creeeeeekkkkkk and it was out.
Today it’s a Bunnings trip and patch up job. I keep telling myself, it’s not as bad as it looks ( denial).🥺🥺🥺
I’m enjoying my first morning ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️💛❤️💜💙💚
@Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @outlander @eth @Former-Member @Gazza75 @Owlunar
and anyone else reading 💚💚☕️☕️☕️
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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I feel a bit unsettled inside with Mr Grey today and yesterday. Just that self-doubt, insecure, unsure stuff with a side of dirty little secret feels. Rollercoaster. I hope it feels better after talking.
Oh wow with the shelf. You did well trying to take that on but it's annoying when the risk doesn't pay off. Is there a bit to patch up and a hole in the wall?
👋 to everyone who might come by
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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@CheerBear I thought you might be feeling lots of self doubt insecure stuff. Roller coaster are the worst with this stuff.
When do you meet today? Hoping early, to relieve some pressure.
Yes @CheerBear 3 holes, one big one made by me. Failed paver is looming in my mind. 🥺🥺🥺
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MaggieSenior Contributor
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@CheerBear Try not to lose sight of the courage in this relationship. The risks you have taken, the part walls coming down.
The joys and intimacy. The overcoming. Nothing will change those moments.
I know it’s super hard waiting for the unknown.
Dropping off some colour in the greyness. 💛💙💜💚❤️💛💙💜💚❤️