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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. ~Confucius
"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do." ~Sarah Ban Breathnach
"I would not exchange the laughter of my heart for the fortunes of the multitudes." ~Khalil Gibran
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi
"How can we say there is peace when so many go hungry?" ~Oscar Arias Sanchez
"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Attributed to both T.H. Thompson and John Watson
"Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infans. We know more about war than we know about peace, more about killing than we know about living. ~Omar N Bradley
"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it." ~Margaret Fuller
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| Wednesday, December 24, 2008 |
| But Not All Has Been Doom and Gloom… |
* = Not real name.
I took Mum to see “Wicked” for Mother's Day and to help her relax from the stresses of my grandparents' health issues. The show was really excellent! We'd love to see it again.
In July, my uncle (who lives in Virginia) took my 15-year-old cousin (who lives out of the country), my mother, and me to see “A Chorus Line” in New York. The show was very good, even though we caught the time period when Mario Lopez was in it (nothing personal against the actor, just not my cup of tea!).
In August, I took Mum, Belle* and her mother, and Socially Inept* to see “The 39 Steps.” That was a truly fabulous experience and a great way for everyone to de-stress. If you ever get a chance to see it, you should!
I shaved my head around the end of September (it was getting tiresome with the really hot weather we’d been having), and my hair's already grown back a lot! I look like a hedgehog (someone said Sonic the Hedgehog) or Simon Cowell, or both! :-O
In October, Veronica* (ex boss) bought Mum and me a dual membership to the NY Botanical Gardens! We went to see the Japanese kiku chrysanthemum exhibit, as well as the holiday train show. Take a look at http://www.nybg.org/.
Socially Inept’s younger brother married at the end of October; now their mother is focusing on having grandchildren as soon as possible, as well as, er, pressuring the other 2 children. Barring some incredibly unforeseen event, I think she’s going to have to be satisfied with only 1 married child.
Mum and I went to visit my brother and his family for the turkey feast. We took the train and that was a bit of a ride, but though the quarters were small (we had a roomette), the meals in the dining car were most excellent!
My niece and nephew are growing up so quickly. I tell my brother and sister-in-law (Adrian* and Claudine*) that college is right on the horizon (they roll their eyes and glare). Ahem.
My nephew taught me how to play Nintendo Wii. I nearly dislocated my shoulder but it was quite fun. My niece has an unfortunate love of all things pink and is very girly, but she’s young and I have hopes she’ll grow out of both, lol. My sister-in-law cooked a most wondrous Thanksgiving meal, and my mother cooked a lovely lunch as well.
A high school friend and his older son visited New York over the Thanksgiving period. Fortunately, he was still in town when I returned, so that I not only had a great dinner with him and his son, but also with 2 other friends of ours who had come into the city for the visit.
Work has busy, but I can't complain. At least I have a job and a home, and I get along great with my coworkers and supervisors/bosses, which is always a huge plus.
I've been toying with getting another ear piercing and/or tattoo for over 3 years; the problem is that the blood donation requirements mean that I'd have to defer for a year from the piercing or tattoo. On the other hand, if I’m anemic (see post below), then I might as well go for either of these or both, right? Or not. Cough, cough.
Sending all of my faithful friends (you know who you are) heartfelt wishes for a terrific and safe holiday season and new year!
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posted by Cheshire Cat @ 12/24/2008 04:44:00 pm   |
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Wow Tea ... between this post and the one previous, I now understand why you've been so scarce. It's also now crystal clear to me how incredibly close you are to your family and friends. You experience personally what they experience. While that is awesome to be a witness to ... it clearly takes its toll on you personally. Thank you for sharing all with us. I've missed you terribly! I am glad to hear from you again, but know that I am praying fervently that life grants you and yours some respite and peace very soon. Hang in there, ok?
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Hope 2009 brings you a better run and that you had a lovely Christmas T x
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All my best to you and yours in 2009, Tea!
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Hi T
Long time now C?!
Are you on Facebook?
Will you vote for my bunny please?
She is in the Facebook Easter Bunny final. I have been overtaken with soccermum madness, so if you can oblige, the link is below.
All you need to do, is RSVP to the event and then leave your vote for Bibi on the wall
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=65167291260
The competition ends on Friday and I'm trying to get everyone I know on Facebook to vote for her, before I regain my sanity!
Fanks!
Fuff
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Hi T!?
Are you in? Hope all is well with you xx
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Hi T!?
Are you in? Hope all is well with you xx
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Wow Tea ... between this post and the one previous, I now understand why you've been so scarce. It's also now crystal clear to me how incredibly close you are to your family and friends. You experience personally what they experience. While that is awesome to be a witness to ... it clearly takes its toll on you personally. Thank you for sharing all with us. I've missed you terribly! I am glad to hear from you again, but know that I am praying fervently that life grants you and yours some respite and peace very soon. Hang in there, ok?