calicojasmine

Hi Everybody! I haven't been on in awhile - just lots of stuff going on.... But I saw this thread and just wanted to share .... my thoughts of sympathy and loss of MJ. He was truly a legend... and most definitely "The King of Pop".... I watched him grow up.... and evolve... from the Boy Wonder to truly a gifted but troubled soul. It's sad that this has become the Media Circus that it is... I have many strong feelings about the medical turmoil he endured.... and his last days...... Lots of questions which need to be answered.... One thing I am very sure about, however.... He will never be forgotten. xoxo cj

I SO HEAR YOU, GIRL!!!!

My feelings??? Thank you asking. I really don't like any of his new music. Maybe I'm going to have to warm up to it in time.... Or maybe it's finally time to get off the Mika train...

What can i say? "meh".

You are so absolutely right!!! Like I say over and over again.... I'm incredibly thankful for a lot of things most people take for granted - having adequate housing, my cat Cali.... and being able to walk a few blocks!!! When you go through stuff like: staggering from bed to bathroom, then couch.... and subsequently passing out - a walk in the spring fresh air for a few blocks is unbelievable!!!!!!

avoca, sooo sorry you're having a bad time. EVERY YEAR, for me, is laden with problems and hardships... I know how you feel.... Life is frustrating but, like you said, you have to hang on and cling to life... and make the most of all the good things, as small and inconsequential as they may seem..... Please PM me ANYTIME if you'd like to vent and/or chat.

Hi everybody - I'm HOME....

Well, I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm part way through the 3rd book - Eclipse..... The 1st two books is how I spent the whole Christmas holidays and January until I went into surgery.... then I kinda lost my ability to concentrate.... so I'll hopefully pick up Eclipse again soon........... I can TOTALLY RELATE to the entire Twilight vampire concept - seeing as I really do look like one myself.... losing so much blood, having transfusions, etc... While they were pumping me with blood in hospital a couple of weeks ago I was listening to the Twilight soundtrack (which I absolutely LOVE!!!) the entire time....... Couldn't escape the "irony".... (while they pumped me full of hemoglobin and ferritin a.k.a. "iron"!!!) hehehehe:naughty: Y'see????? STILL TRYING TO LAUGH!!!!

Progress Report: If anyone cares, that is.... The Good News: I managed to walk approximately 12 blocks today!!! The Bad News: I may have strep throat.... going to the clinic tomorrow... But More Good News: I'm ALWAYS FIGHTING BACK!!!!!

Scary element? Do tell.... I'm happy that I got a good walk in today.... many blocks... a VERY good sign....

SURE! Some sugar ....... just what we need for our teeth to rot!!! LOL! Hope you're relatively okay and hangin' in ...... it sucks to be sick.........

I think that what babs is saying is that in order to not be constantly let down by unfulfilled and/or unreasonable goals, one needs to set their sights a little lower.. after all,no expectations, no disappointments..... And in the long run the things that really matter the most are not so much about objects and monetary acquisitions, but about the simple things in life which most people take for granted - health issues, matters of the heart and the simple, creature comforts which enable us to thrive as human beings. I think the Rolling Stones capture this concept so eloquently: - "You can't always get what you want - but if you try sometimes you just might find - you get what you need......."

I know what you mean. I often feel like I have too much time on my hands.... to think..... and remember..... not always the best thing to do.... but I really want to make a difference for others. I guess I'm just trying to save others a lot of the grief I've encountered over the years. Kinda like a cookbook for the mind, if that makes any sense at all......

hahahahahaha well said!!!

Hmmmmmmmmm.......... Seeing my trauma specialist and absolutely cracking him up with one of my "dark jokes"..... hehe:naughty: