What are you grateful for today? I try to keep a journal of at least 3 things I'm grateful for each day - material or otherwise. Today they are: air conditioning, audiobooks, and g... moreWhat are you grateful for today? I try to keep a journal of at least 3 things I'm grateful for each day - material or otherwise. Today they are: air conditioning, audiobooks, and getting a good night's sleep.
Daughter came to college for a taster day... it didn't go terribly well, she was overwhelmed.... and after I was able to talk to her it seems that the bullying she has experienced ... moreDaughter came to college for a taster day... it didn't go terribly well, she was overwhelmed.... and after I was able to talk to her it seems that the bullying she has experienced for 4 years at the school she has just left has left more of a mark and more of a vulnerability than I thought... I guess my thoughts right now are surrounding those who say it's ok to bully and belittle those they perceive weaker than themselves... they say dumb things like well they need to toughen up... and they almost make out that the bullies are doing people a favour... I'd so love to slap some of those bullies right now and maybe slap those who have this horrible thinking too for good measure.Daughter went back and was able to enjoy the rest of the day... and she should be proud of that but from where I sit I truly cannot see one single positive about bullying.. if you ask me all it's done is hurt her and cause her a lot of misery and, it seems potentially long term effects. less
I think we are going to get a dawg... My daughter has been on and on about getting another dog for years.. so even though you shouldnt get dogs for CHristmas presents etc... I have... moreI think we are going to get a dawg... My daughter has been on and on about getting another dog for years.. so even though you shouldnt get dogs for CHristmas presents etc... I have decided she can have one for her 16th birthday.... the dawg we want isn't born yet, we don't even know if the mummy dawg is pregnant... but I am hopeful :) Missed having a dawg around... heaven only knows what the felines will think of it!!
