tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post116230931104927847..comments2023-08-07T06:03:05.434-05:00Comments on chronicles of blunderview: On Why I Hate Hard Timesjoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162621074242526832006-11-04T00:17:00.000-06:002006-11-04T00:17:00.000-06:00"I DO NOT WANT ANY CLICHES, BECAUSE THEN I WILL HA..."I DO NOT WANT ANY CLICHES, BECAUSE THEN I WILL HAVE TO HUNT YOU DOWN AND HURT YOU BADLY."<BR/><BR/>Sorry Joyce I gotta do this;<BR/><BR/>Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead! (Admiral Farragut)<BR/><BR/>One of my brothers has a favorite quote, " It is one test of courage to live in a world where there seemingly is hope. It is an entirely different test of courage to live in a world where there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162440117692289522006-11-01T22:01:00.000-06:002006-11-01T22:01:00.000-06:00Okay. There's no advice I can give you. The best...Okay. There's no advice I can give you. The best way I have discovered to get the anger out of your system is to kick a bag. I took taekwondo for a few years and NOTHING relieves anger, stress and frustration like kicking the s**t out of a taekwondo bag.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162404403536704152006-11-01T12:06:00.000-06:002006-11-01T12:06:00.000-06:00I'm afraid that "anger" is in this sister as well,...I'm afraid that "anger" is in this sister as well, but of course, I'm much worse, and the self-talk, oh how cruel I can be to self. Now I'm angry with myself because I was angry at my therapist whom I pay $75. an hour. What then do I do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162396909718643972006-11-01T10:01:00.000-06:002006-11-01T10:01:00.000-06:00thanks, HE. That is very sweet. And i really like...thanks, HE. That is very sweet. And i really like that bit by Maslow. So someone before me was at least this angst, and actually made a carreer of it?! INSPIRING!<BR/>Maybe I should embrace my fubar-ed-ness and make some MOOO-Lah at it as well!!joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162395468955932522006-11-01T09:37:00.000-06:002006-11-01T09:37:00.000-06:00Let me drop a little Abe Maslow on ya..the search ...Let me drop a little Abe Maslow on ya..the search for self actualization.<BR/>A is Primary needs; food, shelter clothing<BR/>B is protection from physical harm and avoidance of the unexpected<BR/>C is the desire to be accepted by members of the family ,others and groups<BR/>D is the need to feel a sense of accomplishment and respect<BR/>E is the fulfillment of one's potential..to use your talentsRomeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162336590065768542006-10-31T17:16:00.000-06:002006-10-31T17:16:00.000-06:00Heather, I'm so glad you did.I couldn't have said ...Heather, I'm so glad you did.<BR/>I couldn't have said it better, and it made me laugh robustly.<BR/><BR/>How did I get so lucky as to have so many fantastic cyberspace friends?!joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162334400083850992006-10-31T16:40:00.000-06:002006-10-31T16:40:00.000-06:00Joyce- This little corner of cyberspace loves your...Joyce- <BR/>This little corner of cyberspace loves your honesty. Thank you.<BR/>Now... "run to Jesus"? Really? Never heard that one. If someone said that to me I would smile in a most repressive way and then proceed to mentally kick their ass. Did I say that out loud?<BR/>-HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162333673073602742006-10-31T16:27:00.000-06:002006-10-31T16:27:00.000-06:00Trabinski-- so much to say, do I. It's funny to t...Trabinski-- so much to say, do I. It's funny to think that I've actually had to work the other way. I used to tell people ALL of my perceived faults, immediately, just so that I won't disappoint them later when they notice I'm not perfect.(Yes, its true that I'm actually even more angst than what I post!!!!!!!) Well, maybe.<BR/>I've had such fun thinking about a post I could write where I joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162333129070936442006-10-31T16:18:00.001-06:002006-10-31T16:18:00.001-06:00Heather-- Yes. I don't want to know who, cuz its ...Heather-- Yes. I don't want to know who, cuz its lots of people, isn't it? So what would change if I knew this particular one? Nothing.<BR/>I think the thing is that we cycle through some more paralyzing periods of insecurity, but when in a "healing" process it doesn't last as long, and we don't really believe it on an intellectual basis any more. I used to actually believe those lies. I joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162333127516940672006-10-31T16:18:00.000-06:002006-10-31T16:18:00.000-06:00Isn't that soo true Heather? Joyce, just so you kn...Isn't that soo true Heather? <BR/><BR/>Joyce, just so you know, my last post which was about myself as an ADD mom was so hard for me. Funny as it may have sounded to those who read it, it is at times so debilitating to me. After I wrote it i talked to Bobita and told her I thought people were going to think i had some serious problems (which I very well might!). Posting that picture of the Trabinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515047835775965484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162332105485853192006-10-31T16:01:00.000-06:002006-10-31T16:01:00.000-06:00Apparently Blogger hates me and didn't want to pos...Apparently Blogger hates me and didn't want to post my original (much more brilliant than this one) comment. <BR/><BR/>I have no cliches, only understanding. And a little story.<BR/><BR/>On the weekend, I was perusing the list of the 30 most influential people in Manitoba in the Free Press. On that list (fairly high up, but not as high up as last year) is someone I used to work with. I happenHeather Pletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975795000759157299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162329443677109142006-10-31T15:17:00.000-06:002006-10-31T15:17:00.000-06:00Andrea-- None of those were cliches, so I won't hu...Andrea-- None of those were cliches, so I won't hunt YOU down either. At least not to do you harm. I sometimes read the Psalms for those reasons. David was so angst, and then would just start singing out these songs of gratitude. I actually wonder if he was bipolar..... but his writing can be ever so comforting.<BR/><BR/>By cliche, I mean something like the following:<BR/>"this too shall pass"joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162328823073700152006-10-31T15:07:00.000-06:002006-10-31T15:07:00.000-06:00Damn. Just read the comments. I guess I think too ...Damn. Just read the comments. I guess I think too much like a man soemtimes. I want to fix everything. Ignore me.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364011769128646998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162328710308582192006-10-31T15:05:00.000-06:002006-10-31T15:05:00.000-06:00Finally time to catch up with your blog, Joyce. An...Finally time to catch up with your blog, Joyce. And my, what a raw and honest post. I admire that because I'm nowhere near as brave.<BR/><BR/>One small suggestion: make a collection of really honest, uplifting, funny and spiritual quotes, then write them in a small, pretty notebook. Every time you feel life overwhelming you, take out your book and read a couple of quotes. It seems like a way to andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364011769128646998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162326752165590122006-10-31T14:32:00.000-06:002006-10-31T14:32:00.000-06:00Really and truly Ruth?! Your sweetness can huck a...Really and truly Ruth?! Your sweetness can huck a desk? Another beautiful image! :)joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162326371981632152006-10-31T14:26:00.000-06:002006-10-31T14:26:00.000-06:00true story: when i was frustrated one day as a ne...true story: when i was frustrated one day as a new YWAMer in Austrailia I picked up a desk and threw it across the room.<BR/><BR/>that was fun. ;)<BR/><BR/>love you joyce. you're special to my heart.Roohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014829847475377261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162323318411536552006-10-31T13:35:00.000-06:002006-10-31T13:35:00.000-06:00While in the midst of that rant, Judy commented. J...While in the midst of that rant, Judy commented. <BR/>Judy, this morning I was scanning through your plethura and I badly wanted to strap all the children in highchairs in front of the television and go out hunting. I think the idea you have is brilliant, and I am very easily distracted, and quite gracious. By the time I would have you hunted down, all you'd have to say is "Wanna go?" and all myjoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162322879143869332006-10-31T13:27:00.000-06:002006-10-31T13:27:00.000-06:00Michele & Lettuce-- Its funny isn't it, when peopl...Michele & Lettuce-- Its funny isn't it, when people know well enough to not try and fix anything, even though we practically are asking someone to? What I'm not saying well at all is that I'm so grateful that you DARED leave me a comment at the end of that post.It nearly had snot and blood dripping off its very self. I'm grateful that you gave me no answers. I'm glad you said there's nothing joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269164806627544548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162322590850159082006-10-31T13:23:00.000-06:002006-10-31T13:23:00.000-06:00No shrink either. Although, I do know a few good ...No shrink either. Although, I do know a few good ones.<BR/><BR/>I'm tempted to throw out a cliche, just so you will hunt me down. Right before you hurt me badly, could we go thrift shopping? <BR/><BR/>Really, truly. Can we ask for more than that we learn to recognize when the raging begins and then just lessen the time it takes us (i do this, too. you are not alone, my friend.) to realize itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162321681769786282006-10-31T13:08:00.000-06:002006-10-31T13:08:00.000-06:00No, me neither. Not a shrink either. Nothing helpf...No, me neither. Not a shrink either. Nothing helpful to say, I don't suppose.<BR/><BR/>but I love your blog. Your honesty, your openness, your eloquence - the way you express things which i recognise about myself.<BR/><BR/>i've just sat here for some long minutes nearly writing lots of rubbish, so best to say nothing more probably.lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20035630.post-1162317872041921112006-10-31T12:04:00.000-06:002006-10-31T12:04:00.000-06:00i'm no shrink.i thought you were beautiful.i'm no shrink.<BR/>i thought you were beautiful.mmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400779291547414615noreply@blogger.com