Thank goodness we have one another and places to go for support. Imagine how hard it would be without the bonds we've created!

I think we can all use a little bit of extra healing/recouping time. How about we make next Sunday (9/23/01) an official, "Time Out For Me" day! Everyone could set aside time in their schedules (the way you would for any other activity) to take a nap or read for pleasure or veg in front of the television or lounge and eat chocolate; plan on time for you! Unplug the phones, turn off the pagers, ignore the door, and put work away. Let's be a little tiny bit selfish for once.

You know, this has been a heck of a year for us. In just the friends who post here, we've had illnesses, deaths, harrassment, suffering, and tragedy. I can't remember a time when we've needed each other more.

I, for one, cannot wait until the new year!

Shhh,
Whisper

Feel free to pass this idea on to other places where people you know could use the Me time.

I was just really crushed by last Wed. nite but I"m feeling better since this weekend.

You're the best, you know that?

Sunday at 10.45 I'm flying to Auckland, but I think I'll be taking the time after I get there that day to just rest and maybe sleep in the hotel room.

I'm emotionally and mentally exhausted. There was yet again more footage of the actual events in NYC as it happened and honestly, I sat there fighting the urge to throw back my head and scream and scream and scream at the horror we've seen. Here at work, I just...I don't know, don't really care what I do to just get through the day.

And to be honest, I'm not at all excited or happy about going to NZ or seeing Kevin again. Just feel very, very strange, and very, very tired.

I love you guys. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{All}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Kendaa, please enjoy yourself in Auckland, and that's an order Missy!

Hugs
Mermaid

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Kendaa what Mermaid said goes double for me.

This Sunday I and three friends will be heading to a beatiful winery/concert ground for a long planned concert by a group called Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. It's a swing band. It's to celebrate a friend's birthday. We are determined to have fun.

It's nice to see that so many of us will be taking time out for ourselves. We deserve it, afterall.

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Shhh,
Whisper

What a lovely idea my friend.

I'll probably feel differently come Sunday. I hope so. The depression thing has been majorly bad this past week, as I imagine it has been for many, many others.

Love you guys,
Kendaa

Hi, guys. I, too, am very mentally and emotionally drained. You know, just when you think you've heard enough heartache from all of this tragedy, they come up with more heartbreaking stuff.

I'm trying to get back to a sense of "normalcy". (whatever that is) But, it's not easy. I almost feel guilty for doing "normal" things. Anyone else having a hard time going back to your normal routines? I even feel guilty watching comedies or something funny on TV. All I think about is how can I live a normal life when there are many who will never or may never have a normal life again. As many have said, this horrible tragedy will live with me for the rest of my life.

Anyone watch David Letterman last night? I heard that he gave very moving speech. I heard that the whole show was just very touching.


God bless,
Deina

I read a report at CNN that DL broke down off camera at least once, and Dan Rather broke down on camera while talking with DL. I can fully understand that.

I thought it was just moi in a funk - did not even associate what I'd been feeling the past few days with recent events...I discontinued continuously watching the news - now I just go online for any updates.

Whisper, I think you've got a grand idea - some time away from the "real world" would be nice...I'll have to look at my appointment book and schedule some! Of course, all depends if hubby's working...

Hey! Heard some economist talking about how the disaster has affected the market, etc. and how if people had planned to buy a car or go to dinner or whatever before, to do so now, or serious consequences could result. So...I'm thinking 1) maybe I should go shopping on Sunday and 2) could this be the only time in history when a possible economic break-down is averted by teenage girls with credits card shopping at the malls encouraged by their parents???

just a thought...

mallenia

We are all better for the friends we have here.

Thank you everyone.

Shhh,
Whisper

What an emotionally draining week! And I can't even begin to think about what those in NYC are going through EVERYDAY! My heart goes out to them all and I pray everyday that God will heal them all. And those on all 4 planes....

I could go for a "Me Day". I don't even care what day it is, I'll take what I can get! LOL! Matter of fact, I'm going to take the next 13 or so days...... There won't be anymore of those kind'a days for me after that! LOL!

Prayers*Love
~Wike

We want a report on how you spent your Me Day, missy. Lots and lots of doing nothing all in the name of Wike. Luxurious soak in the tub with lovely scented oils for one thing, sitting back reading a good book and eating chocolate for another. Lovely walk outdoors in the crisp fall weather - hopefully in foresty surroundings... Hey, just trying to help!

Thanx for the help!
I'll let ya' know how it goes....

What a wonderful idea for a "me" day!
I have been trying to get back to whatever "normal" is too, and feeling a bit guilty over it too. For example, you all know I go nuts at Halloween, decorating my yard and house to turn it into a haunted house for the kids...and I usually make lots of the stuff...well, had planned a really big project for this year. I went ahead and got started on it, but as was making parts of it, felt so guilty, that I could be enjoying something so senseless and stupid in light of all that's happened.
But then, realized that had promised my kids I'd do it up "spooky" this year, as had been too busy last year with college. Knowing I was keeping my promise to my kids, and in a way helping them get back to "normal" too is probably a good thing.
This has been a really rough year on so many...I hope and pray the coming year will be filled with love, laughter, happiness, hopes & dreams & wishes come true and many many blessings for us all!!!
I have to also say a HUGE "Thank You" to all of you, for your friendships, your support, encouragement, and all your thoughts and prayers this year, esp. when ex and I split...that was an extrememly tough time for me, and I couldn't have pulled through so well without the help and love of all of you!!! I truly treasure these friendships, and am so thankful and grateful to be so blessed to know you all!!!
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:D Have a wonderful time on your "Me" days!!! :D
much love and hugs,
Sapph

I hope you have lovely and restful "Me Days" tomorrow! I am planning on having some reading/napping time. I might even order dinner, instead of cooking!

{{{{{{{{{Kendaa}}}}}}}}}} You have a wonderful, safe, and thrilling time in NZ. Remember, I want DETAILS!!

Shhh,
Whisper