I am sick. I am going to sleep. I have had three long days at work, and will have another tomorrow. So, I must try to drive the phlegm and cough from my body by drowning it in unconsciousness.

Wish me luck.

I really don't believe I am equipt to take any more. I am trying all the breathing and compassion in the world, but I am completely broken. I have reason to believe that lies are now being spread about me, and I have no idea what they are, or who they are being spread by ( Read more... )

People will reveal themselves for what they are all by themselves, as long as you are paying attention ( Read more... )

Congratulations to captain_grim and lactavia who gave birth to a baby boy (formerly know as captavia), just after midnight last night/this morning. They will make inspirational, wonderful parents, and I am so happy for that kid to have had the wonderful fortune of being born to them.

bodhicea's posts have been very helpful to me lately, as we are both dealing with difficult times. The phrase she quotes about being "on a long retreat with such a good teacher" has become a key phrase as everywhere I turn, I am seeing roadblocks in work and life. Maybe it is punishment for pain I have caused, or maybe it is a lesson to learn, or a ( Read more... )

Serena Williams is donating $100 for every ace she hits for the rest of the year. That's like me putting 20 cents change from buying $99.80 worth of groceries in the generic charity bin by the checkout counter.

Her sister, Venus, said she didn't really know about what was going on in the Gulf coast.

I was just asked a yes or no question. I was to answer it honestly, but give no further explaination. The answer was hurtful to the person who asked, and they no longer want to speak to me.

While the answer was strictly true, I would have liked to explain further.

I am sorry.

So, I was just rejected for health insurance coverage by Blue Cross of California. Because of my depression. I was medicated for less than five onths on a tiny dose, and so I can't get health insurance. FUCKING BASTARDS!!!!!!

So, I finally finished going through all of my bills and actually figuring out how much I owe to whom (and finally seeing how much I have paid in finance charges, late fees, and overlimit fees in the last year). I used to be the kind of person who balanced my checkbook every time I got cash or wrote a check. I had checks written for bills as soon ( Read more... )

I do need to update at least to say HOW MUCH I LOVE MY JOB ( Read more... )