I'm pleased to hear you managed to make it to Mass, sounds like where you live you have a good congregation as well. Well done for managing through the service :).
I didn't manage to make it to Mass this Christmas and haven't been in ages due to not being well enough, I miss it. Our congregation here is not very good and very small, am looking forward to moving down south to a larger and better catholic community. At least then if I am not well enough to make it I might be able to still get some support from them. Opps sorry rambling.
Glad your xmas went well and you got to go to mass xxx
Oh, so you apply your degree-related knowledge to everyday life, too? *haha* You seem to enjoy children, though. I found that part of your recollection a bit heartwarming. I'm mostly, "Okay, small creature, stand away from me and do not touch." Inwardly, as you say.
My GOSH, are people in England always that aggravating?! And on Christmas eve! (I have to agree with you about the sisters and brothers of Jesus, eternal Virgin Mary, and all of that.. stuff.)
you apply your degree-related knowledge to everyday life, too?
Yes I do. Is it a curse or a blessing? I'm not sure. My friend who works in mental health is even worse though. She was telling me she went out for drinks under duress with someone she knew in primary school and met this womans dodgy relatives, one of whom was particularly aggressive, and described it to me like this...
'Oh she was sooo borderline it wasn't true. All evening she was trying to intimidate me, so I just sat there with really open relaxed body posture and every question she asked me I nodded answered as best I could, then asked her the same thing. It really threw her and finally she left me alone'
My GOSH, are people in England always that aggravating?!
No I think it's mostly my town. It has a reputation for being particularly unwelcoming! There are the sort of people who have been here forever and think they own the place. Big fish small pond mentality, coupled with the fact the place attracts a lot of 'offcomers' who move up here to look at the pretty
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((hugs))
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I didn't manage to make it to Mass this Christmas and haven't been in ages due to not being well enough, I miss it. Our congregation here is not very good and very small, am looking forward to moving down south to a larger and better catholic community. At least then if I am not well enough to make it I might be able to still get some support from them. Opps sorry rambling.
Glad your xmas went well and you got to go to mass xxx
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I had no idea you were going to move. I hope that all works out well for you and that you have a wonderful 2009.
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My GOSH, are people in England always that aggravating?! And on Christmas eve! (I have to agree with you about the sisters and brothers of Jesus, eternal Virgin Mary, and all of that.. stuff.)
I'm glad you were able to get out, at least! =)
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Yes I do. Is it a curse or a blessing? I'm not sure.
My friend who works in mental health is even worse though. She was telling me she went out for drinks under duress with someone she knew in primary school and met this womans dodgy relatives, one of whom was particularly aggressive, and described it to me like this...
'Oh she was sooo borderline it wasn't true. All evening she was trying to intimidate me, so I just sat there with really open relaxed body posture and every question she asked me I nodded answered as best I could, then asked her the same thing. It really threw her and finally she left me alone'
My GOSH, are people in England always that aggravating?!
No I think it's mostly my town. It has a reputation for being particularly unwelcoming! There are the sort of people who have been here forever and think they own the place. Big fish small pond mentality, coupled with the fact the place attracts a lot of 'offcomers' who move up here to look at the pretty ( ... )
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