One Step to Recovery; One Giant Leap to OMG - Latest Comments

Re: Time for Embarrassing Photos

Solerjohanna — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:41:49 -0000

great example girlie!..total proof that hard work does pay off!..super proud of u!!

Re: Help?

Melanie Spring — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:22:01 -0000

As someone who has actually been the person to ask for help & then turn around and do the opposite, much in the same way your friend has, I've promised myself that although I can't support decisions of friends, I'll always be there if they need me in the end. I'll listen, offer support, share my stories... but I won't condone the actions. It angers me but I realize in the end that I lost all of my friends by asking for help & doing the opposite. How can I make sure this person doesn't feel alone when it's all done?

Re: Are You Happy with You?

Pollypoptart — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:27:20 -0000

Great post and even greater message!

Re: Are You Happy with You?

starzskymoon — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:41:57 -0000

It's something I've been struggling with a lot lately--figured I should write about it. Some days I wake up and hate myself; other days I'm perfectly okay. I hate the inner battle with myself, but I know it's never going away. I just need outside support <3

Re: Are You Happy with You?

Melanie Spring — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:10:12 -0000

Thank you for your honesty, openness, and love. You are a beacon of light. Happy to call you my friend. You are beautiful exactly as you are. As Noe has tattooed on her arm - 'stet'. <3

Re: Updates

dcborn61 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:33:19 -0000

Wow, you broke that news in the blog! Congrats to you both! Great that the accountant in you was swayed by lower interest rates and appreciation possibilities! Wishing you the best of luck!

Re: On Friendships

Nora_L — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:35:55 -0000

Yes, I have totally experienced this, from both sides. It starts with just not calling one another back, or not wanting to make that initial leap. And then it spirals from there. Since I've moved I've heard from some friends, and others totally ignore me, unless i tell them I'm coming back into town. It's kind of hurtful really. I don't like it at all. I try to not be that way. It does make me treasure those friendships that I do have that are consistently awesome that much more!

Re: Ten on Tuesday: Randoms

Clevelandpoet — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:45:28 -0000

Reading Rainbow rocks!

and that martini sounds amazing!

Re: Times When It’s Annoying Being a Female Athlete

Barry Maish — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:21:38 -0000

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womens pant suits

Re: 2011 Vacation: Part Two

CrankyCpa — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:46:30 -0000

By the time we get part 3, it will be time for your next vacation recap... ;)

Re: Wine & Love – Join the Fun!

Nora_L — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:46:03 -0000

Thanks so much for joining! Loved seeing your name on the Mr. Linky today =) And I totally laughed at the Rick Roll thing. Let's do that again sometime, k?

I can't believe someone side-swipped your car. That's so uncool.

Thunderstorms & loving boyfriends? Good combination :) I love workouts that kick my ass. So worth it.

Have a lovely weekend.

Re: Friendship

Jenitrimmer — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:51:33 -0000

If I lived closer than 12 hours away I'd visit :)

Re: Pure, Utter CHAOS

starzskymoon — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:36:57 -0000

Hahaha! I wish!!! WONDER WOMAN!!!

Re: Pure, Utter CHAOS

Paula — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:12:55 -0000

Superhero status achieved!

Re: Ten on Tuesday: All About Dating

Nora_L — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:08:00 -0000

I'm glad you decided to get involved! Loved reading your questions/answers. I'm so excited it's getting warmer as it makes dates more fun/interesting (outdoor dates, please, and definitely tank tops + jeans or a casual summer dress).

Re: Relenting

Chadschweighart — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:05:32 -0000

You are not weird... I think you are starting to settle into a long term relationship, and you are fufilling roles where you feel he is a little deficient. As long as he appreciates what you do, and lets you know that is the key. Also as long as he is taking care of some of the "manly" things that you used to do when you were single, then it is all good.

Re: Relenting

Clicking Frogs — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:00:38 -0000

I am a very new (first time) reader and fortunately I don't have a penis, but have been accused of being the "male" in a relationship. I guess I would ask if he does the same types of things for you. Or not necessarily the same "type" but thoughtful things for you. For me, it's always hard to "let" people do things for me. And since I recognize it, I'm working on it ;-) If you enjoy that and it makes you feel like you're taking care of him in some small way and he appreciates it, sounds like a win-win to me.

Re: Rules I Have Learning Through Dating

Toddy — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:49:01 -0000

I love this post. So true - ALL SO TRUE! Actions do speak louder than words. Always, period, the end. Cheers, T.

Re: Rules I Have Learning Through Dating

starzskymoon — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:18:37 -0000

I'm just seeing some of my friends doing really stupid things when it comes
to guys. While I don't want this to necessarily be a "dating" blog, I've
found that a) I have the experience (both good and bad) and b) have a
healthy perspective for the time being from the outside. And very happy
things are going so well with you and Knight :) Conversations such as those
are well-needed in a relationship if you two are looking for that long-term,
serious commitment.

Re: Rules I Have Learning Through Dating

Nora_L — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:14:26 -0000

Yes, yes, and yes to all of these! I was also in a relationship like you were with a dude similar to the man mentioned in #1. So tough. And the future thing? Something I didn't understand until I was with a guy who actually wanted the same things I do, wants to plan them, look forward with me and etc. It's so refreshing really. Anyway, point being, fabulous post. I love it :)

Re: Smiling Thru Life

starzskymoon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:53:47 -0000

Thanks!!! I have a hard time doing that, too. I just tell myself to wake up
with a smile every morning (and yes, I truly do give this advice to my other
friends as well, and they tell me that it actually *does* work), that way
it's a little easier to make it through the day. With working 12-hour days,
sometimes it becomes a little difficult to focus on the grander things in
life, and maybe I have a little bit of an advantage because I just recently
had a change of pace and scenery, but focusing on yourself is the positive
thing any one person can do. Honest :)

Glad you put your post back up; you deserve to have a place where you're
comfortable enough to say whatever comes to your head!

Re: Smiling Thru Life

Toddy — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:48:35 -0000

I love your posts because they are somehow serene or practical or something. I think things are going well for me too but I am such a high stress person I dont always stop and smell the roses and remember to be grateful. But when you talk about how happy you are I'm like hey - T - snap out of it - be like other T. Anyways...Glad you love it here. I've been a DC snob "city girl" my whole life. I love it here. Enjoy your stay!

Re: Going the Distance

Toddy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:34:17 -0000

yes things are easier when an SO is fit/healthy or wants to do better in those areas too. Mr. U is in such good shape its such a motivator to me to do some self-improvement as well. Good luck! Cheers, T.

Re: How Did I Get So Lucky?

Toddy — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:02:37 -0000

Aww so glad you are happy. It just goes to show you that everyone is perfect for somone. I cant IMAGINE doing all that space/aeronautics stuff. Meanwhile Mr. U and I go to plays and then REALLY discuss the language/metaphors etc. We are book nerds. So there you go. Hope it continues to go well! Cheers, T.

Re: Re: I Am Losing All Sanity

Toddy — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:37:33 -0000

Yay. Good on you. We all need reassurance now again and feel overwhelmed and like a fish out of water. But its usually unfounded. Glad your supervisor set you straight. Cheers, T.