1. Decide to have a self-hosted blog in addition to my regular blog. Get money!
2. Decide self-hosting ain’t worth the trouble after my mom gives up the ghost (look out for posts coming here that were written there. You may not have seen ’em.
3. Watch my mother go from having a simple cold to being cold dead in the morgue in three weeks. I don’t recommend it.
4. Come to the fabulous conclusion that I am an orphan in every way, as my family tells me in a nice way to F off. Thanks Mom for alienating us, but whatever. I don’t recommend not having blood relations though, I really don’t.
5. Find that my “soul brother,” the kindred spirit that I always yearned for lived just down the hall.
6. Having my life possibly saved by being invited to live in his apartment with my three cats. If I had to give up my mom AND my cats that would have been the knot in my noose. My mother loved those cats so much that I got my reason to live in caring for them. ( Talk about needing to get a life.)
7. I got to go to Washington, DC!
8. I got buzzed on a glass of semi-sangria.
9. I tried pot, tried pot, tried, tried…I try it every time I can. It numbs the sense of being in limbo that is my constant companion… My mom wouldn’t approve, but pretty sure my dad would.
10. I had a date, a genuine adult date for the first time in my life.
11. I didn’t know it was a date until the guy walked me to my door, reached out for a hug but planted his lips on mine. Then, what do you know, but I felt his tongue trying to get in. I gave it a thought, thought “Ah, what the hell” and opened my mouth. I let my tongue stay where the good Lord put it, because I was shy and stunned. Still counts as my first experience in the French tongue, non? A lady never tells, but I’m a blogger, so…
I’m sorry to everyone I haven’t responded to. Life has been hectic. It’s been bad, good, and definitely different. Stay tuned!
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Sounds like you “got” a life. Well done. Keep it up. Bless you and Merry Christmas!
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Yes, life is getting. curiouser and curiouser. Merry Christmas and may God bless you greatly in 2012!
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Good to hear from you again. Your year was busy with unexpected consequences. I am glad about your date, you got the kissing part down right. Are you living in your apartment again? Merry Christmas!
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No, I’m living with a gay couple down the hall, one of whom is my soul bro. It’s always great to see you and Merry Christmas!
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Best wishes for a super 2012!!
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You too, Thomas!!!
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SEE THERE ARE POSSIBILITIES FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES
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Amen to that, Carl!
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I’m glad you’re still around and doing okay! Cats rock, and yes, it can sometimes be a pain trying to find places to live that will let you keep them. I’m glad you got to keep them in your life.
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Good to see you too, Tom! Thanks!
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I’m so happy you are finding your place in the world. Have a fabulous Christmas . Hmm, but might want to stay off the champagne 🙂
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🙂 Thank you, Loon! Hope you have an awesome Christmas!
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Hubba Hubba! Sounds like you had one hell of a 2011. But.. washington DC! Tell me about it. Actually.. I don’t care. TELL ME ABOUT THE DATE!! We have got to catch up! 🙂
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Send me your number, please. I’ve lost everyone’s. But anyway, it’s a guy I’ve known off and on since 3rd grade. I never thought he liked me that way. Thanks!
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i’m so glad that you are doing well… nice to find extended family such as your soul bro… Merry Christmas Lisa!!
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Merry Christmas! It sure is, because otherwise it would be unbearable. Thanks!
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your mind is such fun. thk u for sharing this funny, sad, real and hopeful progression of days. thunking on u often. big hug.
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Thanks, Dr. Sana! Hugs and Happy New Year!
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Hi Leese. Sounds like you’re getting along well enough.
Not much changed with me. Still working too many hours and have zero money.
Been married 22 tears now so dating (other people) is not likely…HA!
Pot? Not exactly evil, huh? I’ve probably spilled more than most people will ever smoke, but haven’t smoked for quite some time. Besides the cost, I still have to worry about random drug tests. Last time I smoked, I really didn’t enjoy it. Things do change.
I won’t be drinking for New Years either. Thirteen+ years without a drink now. That’s a big deal, if you only knew the old, drunk me.
Enjoy your new relationships, don’t fret about old ones that were going nowhere, not worth the worry.
All I can say, LIFE – be in it.
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22 tears, eh, Sekan? Freudian slip there, or what?
I can’t fault your advice to Lisa either; life is infinitely better than the alternative currently on offer.
Go with it Lisa! As Mick Jagger said in Gimme Shelter “Love, sister – is just a kiss away….”
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Sing it Nobbly! Will be back t0o Madhatters soon!
Have a Happy New Year!
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I’m doing my best to stay in it! But I had best cut down on the weed. Yesterday I had some 3 times.. But it’s peaceful. So much of my life isn’t. One of my household hates me and I can feel it, but I ain’t in love with him either.i’m hopeful but also I can’t help but wish at times that I’d gone wherever my mom went.
Congrats on being 13 years sober! That’s a big accomplishment. Wishing you a Happy New Year!
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Well, that’s more than I’ve done!
Hope you have a great 2012, Lisa. 🙂
Smile even when it’s hard 🙂 You are loved.
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hi ainsley, sorry got called away in the middleof writing replies, nowwriting on soul bro’s ps3. i hope you havethe best yearyet!! muchlove, lisa
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Wow. 2011 was like, ten years or something. I didn’t do anything as awesome as all that. Good work. Unfortunately, sounds like 2012 could have a hard time catching up.
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