WHEREABOUTS
Plugged in at LAX, waiting to board for Portland. I've done thorough preparation for Thanksgiving -- lots & lots of early pumpkin pie. I'll be seeing Joe in a matter of hours. Can't wait.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
I'm ?
Good morning, everyone. It is November 16--still a little shell-shocked but every day gets a little better. Dealing with our damage (little compared to being wiped out totally) is a full time job let alone the disgusting and disappointing insurance company. I, through a re-committed effort, am down a little bit more to 147. Still a number a dislike but at least I am 12 pounds down from when we started. I agree with Mignon, we need to get back in this game--especially with Thanksgiving a few days away. Love to you all!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The 500th Post
What the past month has proven beyond a doubt is that the heart of our blog's vitality lies in the active presence of all of us. The sum is greater than its parts, in other words. The magic lies in the matrix.
So, as Storm Sandy recovery continues for two of our key members, we're clearly in a holding pattern. Leslie's assertion that she'll be back as soon as she can reassures me that resumption will happen. This helps me remain in stand-by mode.
My own last two weeks in California have been full of non-salt-water potholes, but potholes nonetheless. I'm noticing forgetfulness with respect to drinking my day's allotment of water; the opposite of forgetfulness regarding sugar, and one lonely push-up since November 28. Oh, did I mention sugar? Overeating it, in fact?
Note to Kim: Want to buddy up until Leslie and Camille rejoin us? You've been mighty quiet over there in the Northeast, little sister. Maybe you need me as much as I need you right now?
Love & looking forward to Post #501,
The Professor
What the past month has proven beyond a doubt is that the heart of our blog's vitality lies in the active presence of all of us. The sum is greater than its parts, in other words. The magic lies in the matrix.
So, as Storm Sandy recovery continues for two of our key members, we're clearly in a holding pattern. Leslie's assertion that she'll be back as soon as she can reassures me that resumption will happen. This helps me remain in stand-by mode.
My own last two weeks in California have been full of non-salt-water potholes, but potholes nonetheless. I'm noticing forgetfulness with respect to drinking my day's allotment of water; the opposite of forgetfulness regarding sugar, and one lonely push-up since November 28. Oh, did I mention sugar? Overeating it, in fact?
Note to Kim: Want to buddy up until Leslie and Camille rejoin us? You've been mighty quiet over there in the Northeast, little sister. Maybe you need me as much as I need you right now?
Love & looking forward to Post #501,
The Professor
Monday, November 12, 2012
Still stick with the program except
Thanks Col for the Pizza Party...which led to hoagies. Sure I'll burn it off at that new construction job I have. Keep on keeping on. Have a great day!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Dealing with my Stress today
So, way back whenever I was going to start to meditate. I am giving this day up and letting universe take care of it . We've been very busy here in south jersey dealing with Sandy. We appreciate your love and thinking of us..
Some positive news from my own camp- Yesterday, the flood adjuster came and he was a really nice man. I think he will paint a picture which will give me the most money I can to try to fix things up. I don't even know what the deductible is at this point. No time frame either. Giving it up.
I also talked with my tenant again. I told her I will fix it but can't make promises on a time frame. I realized I was putting so much pressure on myself because of my empathy. But, I will not delay which is apparently what is happening to many displaced people. I'm praying Christmas.
As I type, I am having a new furnace installed. Say a prayer that everything works up and down as it is chilly today. I stopped at mom's though and her portable's seem do be doing a good job. I don't know at night and of course that's my concern. Hopefully in 4 or 5 hours we'll be back in the heat business.
Called for my homeowners insurance, waiting for call back. A big northeaster is heading our way if you can believe it. So, I don't want them to think the damage came from that if there's more.
Trying to get through to unemployment- impossible but have till Dec. 5 for that.
Trying to find out if I will be able to get a SBA loan. I think an application is coming that is somewhat unclear. That should at least keep the money at a lower interest rate then credit or equity.
Most importantly I was losing my faith till I read something to the effect : I never said it was going to be easy. I said it was going to be worth it. Trying to stay in gratitude.
Voting felt awesome! We live in a great country.
Camille, Danny and Linda- I'm praying things start moving in a positive direction for you as well. It's quite overwhelming.
And, all I want to do is eat. For the most part,all in all,I think I'm still okay but definitely not as good at the program as I was. I'll get back for sure.
Have a great day!
Some positive news from my own camp- Yesterday, the flood adjuster came and he was a really nice man. I think he will paint a picture which will give me the most money I can to try to fix things up. I don't even know what the deductible is at this point. No time frame either. Giving it up.
I also talked with my tenant again. I told her I will fix it but can't make promises on a time frame. I realized I was putting so much pressure on myself because of my empathy. But, I will not delay which is apparently what is happening to many displaced people. I'm praying Christmas.
As I type, I am having a new furnace installed. Say a prayer that everything works up and down as it is chilly today. I stopped at mom's though and her portable's seem do be doing a good job. I don't know at night and of course that's my concern. Hopefully in 4 or 5 hours we'll be back in the heat business.
Called for my homeowners insurance, waiting for call back. A big northeaster is heading our way if you can believe it. So, I don't want them to think the damage came from that if there's more.
Trying to get through to unemployment- impossible but have till Dec. 5 for that.
Trying to find out if I will be able to get a SBA loan. I think an application is coming that is somewhat unclear. That should at least keep the money at a lower interest rate then credit or equity.
Most importantly I was losing my faith till I read something to the effect : I never said it was going to be easy. I said it was going to be worth it. Trying to stay in gratitude.
Voting felt awesome! We live in a great country.
Camille, Danny and Linda- I'm praying things start moving in a positive direction for you as well. It's quite overwhelming.
And, all I want to do is eat. For the most part,all in all,I think I'm still okay but definitely not as good at the program as I was. I'll get back for sure.
Have a great day!
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