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Seems like it's my time in the barrel health wise. Had gallbladder problems, got that fixed. Then, the ol prostate acts up, which just aint no fun at all. Working on getting that fixed. Working on my water heater last week, the thing overheated, release valve opened up, scalded my right arm. Working on that too. My stress level is at its highest point ever, but I'm getting it under control. I'm only 44, but this string of bad luck is starting to make me feel like I'm 90. Oh well, maybe I'll get all this stuff out of the way now, and get some time off for my body. I keep looking over my shoulder for a black cloud , but none there. Maybe it was that gypsy lady I overcharged last summer...........
------------------ John Deaton III Deaton Signs&Grafix 109 N. Cumberland Ave.,Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-573-9101
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John, sounds like it's time to throw it into neutral for a while and enjoy some comedy. Hey, you still have your humor, (the gypsy lady thing). Take it one day at a time cause that's how it comes. If ya didn't have problems you would be dead or a real good liar.
------------------ Ken Morse Jamn Graphics Santa Cruz, CA
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Are you setting aside some personal days to just go and do what the heck you want to do?
This is what I do on my troubled days: " Stare trouble in the eyes. Just try walking through a chosen problem and call it a day. Put yourself on ignore mode and think about not being there for just one of the demanding people in your life. Just let them get angry. Just eliminate one hassle per week that aggravates you, just one. (the one with the least repercussions, and a nice note on the door stating "resting" or "in conference" or "we will return at 3 hours from now". And then, go watch a show, read a book, or take a nap, or just lie out in the green grass with the sun beating on your face. Something away from everyone so you can meditate. Let your senses be aware of your feet, then your legs, then your body, and arms, chest and neck and face. Take deep breaths and put your troubles in a balloon and let it sail off into the sunset. It is a technique of self hypnosis! Watch them float away... away,.... away..... My music teacher in 9th grade assigned a song to everyone one day at a time. I was given, "Baby let your hair hang down!" It goes, "Walk right in, sit right dowwwwn, Baby let your hair hang down, repeat, baby let your mind roll on!" or something like that. It's like, "let it all hang out"
take it easy, or anyway you want to, the world will not fall apart if you do this.... and you will be able to be more aware of the world and your surroundings. Take care of yourself! Me
------------------ Deb Creative Signs
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Hahahah....reminds me of: "As I sat there contemplating my misery, a voice came to me out of the gloom saying, "Cheer up! Things could be worse!",....so I cheered up and shure as hell things got worse!"
Sheesh!...Gotta learn how to spel!
------------------ Si Allen #562 La Mirada, CA. USA (714) 521-4810 ICQ # 330407 "SignPainters do It with Longer Strokes!"
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In situations like yours I always remember the verse by Victor Hugo,..."Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light" Works for me!
------------------ Frisby Signs, Inc. El Dorado, Arkansas 870-862-5073
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You aint seen nothing yet! I'm approaching 49, and that Mid-Life Crisis thing should be hitting you about right now! Your emotions are going to go haywire! (maybe you are already into it and don't realize it)
Yep, reality is setting in...we are just becoming old farts! hahahahahahaah We can't turn on women anymore and its getting hard to figure out how to turn on the DVD! We are in sad shape!
------------------ Draper The Signmaker Bloomington Illinois USA Stop in and visit a while! 309-828-7110 signman@davesworld.net Raptorman or Draper_Dave on mIRC chat
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Hmmmmm...John? Don't people say that bad things come in "3's?" Well, in that case...looks like you've got that crap licked...go celebrate that you can walk away from it! I'm going to...hehehe!
here's a funny...
Woman applying on cold cream explains to her son that she is doing it to be more beautiful. As she wipes off the excess, her son asks her if she is giving up after all.
------------------ Linda Silver Eagle Silver Eagle Graphix Studio Georgia, USA
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Signwriters never die...they've always got 1-Shot left!
Hey!...We could paint your barrel for you to cheer you up! You could ride in it to all the signshops...uh, I mean studios! The postage would be a bit steep, but think of all the fun we could have! (I have a hill next door to me...yards and yards of ground before you'd hit any trees.)
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Yep....we are "Bio-degrading" right on schedule....
You should learn to meditate...once a day will make some very big changes in your life.
Also...start out each day with a positive intention...set the tone for your day....remember...you create it...!!!
Have a good one....John...and take care of that prostate...
------------------ Jackson Smart Jackson's Signs Port Angeles, WA ...."The Straits of Juan De Fuca in my front yard and Olympic National Park in my backyard...
"Living on Earth is expensive...but it does include a free trip around the Sun"
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