Share Something Positive

[chriskisn]

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

[hippilil86]

Congratulations!!

[jenniferuk]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

Congratulations!!

[estranged4life]

considering how much I have been through since THAT night of October 22nd of 2008, I am still alive, somewhat healthy, debt-free and I am STILL going forward in this crazy game of life.

That is positive in my eyes...

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

Congratulations!

[starshine]

This is a great thread....we all need something positive to think about. I don't think I've had it as bad as some of you....but we all have our moments....I'm thankful for my job but it has been stressful this last yr and next yr will be also. The Drs office I work at were going EMR next yr in April...though the whole system will be totally new/appts schedules etc. We all have to learn new ways of doing things so I am concerned about getting used to the new way of doing things esp the Records dept were I'm at. I just hope I can grasp it. I am going to keep a positive attitude that this will all be good in the long run for all of us Dr's to all of us in the office....I've done my job this way or like this for almost 20 some yrs so it will be 'new' but the pulling of charts for like 9 drs is kinda hard/theres alot to do so I am hoping this will help in the physical aspects/esp with my feet issues. I just have to have patience with myself....and take things one day at a time.....God willing it'll all be good. I need to tackle my weight also. Its so easy to gain....but I won't ever stop. I can't ever just give up.....so I"m so happy for all of you in this thread.....lets do this thread again & see how everyone is doing next yr ok.....Lets have the glass half full instead of half empty.....I'm with you all....Best wishes for the New Year and the rest of this one!!!

[iamnotafraid]

I made it through another year without punching some of my
friends in the face for being so stinking cheap.

Words of wisdom, don't I repeat don't take drinks and snacks to
a party and dine on shrimp and gumbo, and then stick your greasy
sweaty palms on the bottle(s) of soft drinks and opened bags of M&M's
to take them back home with you. You might get punched in the face
if I'm the host.

[Fiver]

Also wanna offer congratulations to chriskisn and all yer family, even if I don't know ya.

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I made it through another year without punching some of my
friends in the face for being so stinking cheap.

Words of wisdom, don't I repeat don't take drinks and snacks to
a party and dine on shrimp and gumbo, and then stick your greasy
sweaty palms on the bottle(s) of soft drinks and opened bags of M&M's
to take them back home with you. You might get punched in the face
if I'm the host.

You should teach them about lagniappe.

I have something pretty positive to share. About two months ago I moved up north to Wyoming from Texas and it's been pretty isolating, what with the weather being somewhat severe (to a southerner like me anyhow), and not knowing anybody here in this tiny town of 800 people, but they've all been quite welcoming! And the town itself is a gorgeous little settlement thats perfect for just strolling around and enjoying the scenery. Buffalo scattered all over hills, beautiful wild horses, and antelope just casually traipsing about town, barely noticing the cars and people around them.

Maybe it's 'cause everything's new to me, the snow, MOUNTAINS, all the wildlife, but it's been very awe-inspiring. Wyoming's really an amazing countryside.

And right before I left Texas, in prep for the roadtrip actually, was when I bought Rumours, my first FM album. They've really provided a fantastic soundtrack for this whole experience.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by Fiver

I have something pretty positive to share. About two months ago I moved up north to Wyoming from Texas and it's been pretty isolating, what with the weather being somewhat severe (to a southerner like me anyhow), and not knowing anybody here in this tiny town of 800 people, but they've all been quite welcoming! And the town itself is a gorgeous little settlement thats perfect for just strolling around and enjoying the scenery. Buffalo scattered all over hills, beautiful wild horses, and antelope just casually traipsing about town, barely noticing the cars and people around them.
MOUNTAINS, all the wildlife, but it's been very awe-inspiring. Wyoming's really an amazing countryside.

Wow you are very lucky. I have traveled all over the USA many times in my life and I agree with you about Wyoming. It is such a beautiful State. And it still very much gives off that old west feeling. I remember the wild horses in Lusk, Wyoming roaming freely thru the rolling hills. Crisp, clean fresh air, oh yes.
Just curious though what got you to move there? Most people would consider going to a warmer climate.

Also when you get a chance please visit Jackson Hole which is a quaint little town right near Yellowstone National Park. You'll love it in Wyoming!!

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Flash forward to this Christmas- My mom is engaged to a wonderful man, we're living in an actual home where we don't have to worry about anyone hurting us, and I'm even typing this in a room of my own...the first I've had since my junior year of high school.

^^ a conversation in nothing but smileys.

[Ghost_Tracker]

I'm sorry to start a response to such a great thread with
something that's kinda sad; but I think that this is worth saying:

The bomb didn't go off.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by Fiver

You should teach them about lagniappe.

I had to look that word up.

[Fiver]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Wow you are very lucky. I have traveled all over the USA many times in my life and I agree with you about Wyoming. It is such a beautiful State. And it still very much gives off that old west feeling. I remember the wild horses in Lusk, Wyoming roaming freely thru the rolling hills. Crisp, clean fresh air, oh yes.
Just curious though what got you to move there? Most people would consider going to a warmer climate.

Also when you get a chance please visit Jackson Hole which is a quaint little town right near Yellowstone National Park. You'll love it in Wyoming!!

Definitely still has alot of western elements going strong here, and not in a tourist-y way, people really seem to respect the heritage. Checked out an old Pony Express stop today, neat stuff. And, yeah, I already had plans to head to Yellowstone too, so I'll look into Jackson Hole, thanks for the heads up!

Anyway, I really didn't have a great reason for moving up here, my parents relocated for my Dad's job -he's in the oilfield industry, and he'd asked me if I'd wanna come along (they hate having an empty nest, tried it for a year and then moved back to the same town as me ) and I wasn't gonna go at first. Then I got to thinking about my 60+ parents being up here all alone, without family anywhere nearby, and I said what the hey, why don't I come along and keep the old folks company. I'd had the same job since I was 17 and didn't have any real plans so it just seemed like a good opportunity for a change. I'm really glad I did it, though I miss my buddies back in Texas. So, yeah, that's the story, nothin' too spectacular.

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I had to look that word up.

It's like, my favorite word. Wish it was universal!

Well, I think the practice itself is pretty widespread, so that's good.

[LikeAWillow]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

^^ a conversation in nothing but smileys.

It's sad that I had to edit this because I thought something was missing.

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by gypsy4life

2. I have started a new series of injections called Humira, and they seem to be helping my Rheumatoid Arthritis a bit. This may slow down the growth enough for me to reamin mobile a whole lot longer than originally expected.

Humira is a wonderful drug! I gave my oldest daughter Humira injections for a few months for her psoriasis. It was the clearest we've ever really seen her skin, and she could tell the difference in her joints. (we just had her tested, and she doesn't have RA, but it still helped). What made me sad is that when she was on it, her immune system was awful. She was sickly all the time, and I decided to stop giving her the injections. Once we stopped the medication, the psoriasis and joint pain came back, but not with a vengence. I know that it'll help your RA, but just make sure to do everything you can to keep your immune system up. Good luck!