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[StarWarsGirl]

I also took the step today of severing ties with a close friend because I was always there for this friend, but there was no reciprocity. I don't need that in my life and I feel better for doing it.

Sorry to hear that. I had to do that my senior year of high school with my best friend at the time. We had been best friends since I was in middle school, but I got tired of the same things that you did. It's been three years since I did that and I'm much better off. Though I'm still close with her mother and sometimes that gets awkward, even though her mother understood my reasons. I'm sure you'll be much better off as well.

 

[Sans Souci]

That's so hard! But so glad you feel better for it. That's not really a close friend if they don't reciprocate. If it's one-sided, it's not a friendship. I'm so sorry you had to do that.

Aww, thanks. It is a bit sad, but whenever I tried to tell this person my feelings about how I felt it was one-sided, I was told I was "creating drama" or that I was "exhausting to deal with" and would shut down the conversation. It was always about them. My husband lost his job in London and we were pretty much launched back here, (and he is still unemployed) no sympathies were ever given. This person gets a hang nail and moans on about it me.

 

[Sans Souci]

Sorry to hear that. I had to do that my senior year of high school with my best friend at the time. We had been best friends since I was in middle school, but I got tired of the same things that you did. It's been three years since I did that and I'm much better off. Though I'm still close with her mother and sometimes that gets awkward, even though her mother understood my reasons. I'm sure you'll be much better off as well.

That is tough. I had a best friend like that. We were BFFs from 6th grade and she suddenly changed senior year. I have no idea why. She started looking down her nose at me and I have absolutely no idea why. She was Chinese-American and I know her parents never liked me. They said I was "wild" because I had a boyfriend. I think that's not abnormal for a 16 year old teen? LOL Which is funny, because I was in things like Band and Choir--I was a total nerd. But that was a long time ago and I've just accepted that some friends are just transient. It's part of the ebb and flow of life.

I am meeting a friend from grad school for lunch today and I am looking forward to spending time with her today.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Good morning (or afternoon, or whatever the case may be). As you all are probably aware, I tore a ligament in my left thumb back in June. I had surgery for it at the end of September. And this week, I finally got cleared. I no longer have any issues with that hand and no restrictions. And I've also been in physical therapy for a car accident and am almost done with that (just still going for some pain in my neck). So I'm back to doing some of my old workouts before all of this happened.

Yesterday, I did an ab workout and some light weights (to strengthen my left hand/arm since it's been basically useless for five months). Today, my abs really hurt. It'll be a couple of days before I do that again. Today, I think I might go ride the exercise bike for a while after I do the essential homework (everything that is due tonight or tomorrow).

Also, stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost 10 pounds since my pre-op doctor's appointment. Yea!

 

[Songbird76]

That is tough. I had a best friend like that. We were BFFs from 6th grade and she suddenly changed senior year. I have no idea why. She started looking down her nose at me and I have absolutely no idea why. She was Chinese-American and I know her parents never liked me. They said I was "wild" because I had a boyfriend. I think that's not abnormal for a 16 year old teen? LOL Which is funny, because I was in things like Band and Choir--I was a total nerd. But that was a long time ago and I've just accepted that some friends are just transient. It's part of the ebb and flow of life.

I am meeting a friend from grad school for lunch today and I am looking forward to spending time with her today.

Good for you! Have fun! I had a friend who changed suddenly senior year, too. Her senior year anyway..she was a year older, but suddenly she was just horrible to me and I had no idea why. I haven't spoken to her since she graduated. I think sometimes things run their course and you let them go and you are better off. Don't let the negativity sneak into your life. And if you are that "exhausting" to deal with, then he/she must be relieved not to have to do it anymore. And you certainly don't need that in your life!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

That is tough. I had a best friend like that. We were BFFs from 6th grade and she suddenly changed senior year. I have no idea why. She started looking down her nose at me and I have absolutely no idea why. She was Chinese-American and I know her parents never liked me. They said I was "wild" because I had a boyfriend. I think that's not abnormal for a 16 year old teen? LOL Which is funny, because I was in things like Band and Choir--I was a total nerd. But that was a long time ago and I've just accepted that some friends are just transient. It's part of the ebb and flow of life.

I am meeting a friend from grad school for lunch today and I am looking forward to spending time with her today.

That's what I felt like happened with my friend. Just suddenly she turned nasty, would blow me off, etc. It was tough though because her younger brother is friends with my brother and our moms are close. Her father tried to tell my father that he should make me forgive her and resume the friendship. My father wasn't having any of it. It caused a rift there for a while. It was tough, but seeing as what kind of person she's turned into since then, I'm much better off.

It's good that you're meeting with your old friend. That should help get over the friend you had to dump recently.

 

[MinnieM123]

Aww, thanks. It is a bit sad, but whenever I tried to tell this person my feelings about how I felt it was one-sided, I was told I was "creating drama" or that I was "exhausting to deal with" and would shut down the conversation. It was always about them. My husband lost his job in London and we were pretty much launched back here, (and he is still unemployed) no sympathies were ever given. This person gets a hang nail and moans on about it me.

Looking at this situation objectively, it sounds like you're far better off having severed ties with this person. People like that drain your energy. Reminds me a little of a friend I severed ties with (approx. 20 years ago). She was always so caught up in her own drama and her own needs, that I felt slighted in the friendship; it seemed like everything had to revolve around her. It finally dawned on me that what she really wanted in a "friendship" was an emotional crutch. Once I came to terms with that, I ended the 4-year friendship. Best decision I ever made.

 

[Figgy1]

Went hiking at Tallulah Gorge State Park today. Great weather, good scenery and good exercise.
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Breathtaking!

 

[Figgy1]

Checking in with a lower body workout. I hope I can walk tomorrow. I also took the step today of severing ties with a close friend because I was always there for this friend, but there was no reciprocity. I don't need that in my life and I feel better for doing it.

When one door closes another opens

 

[Figgy1]

Awww, they are a couple of cuties.

ditto

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning (or afternoon, or whatever the case may be). As you all are probably aware, I tore a ligament in my left thumb back in June. I had surgery for it at the end of September. And this week, I finally got cleared. I no longer have any issues with that hand and no restrictions. And I've also been in physical therapy for a car accident and am almost done with that (just still going for some pain in my neck). So I'm back to doing some of my old workouts before all of this happened.

Yesterday, I did an ab workout and some light weights (to strengthen my left hand/arm since it's been basically useless for five months). Today, my abs really hurt. It'll be a couple of days before I do that again. Today, I think I might go ride the exercise bike for a while after I do the essential homework (everything that is due tonight or tomorrow).

Also, stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost 10 pounds since my pre-op doctor's appointment. Yea!

YEA! Keep it up but be careful.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning and happy Monday. seeing it's one of the busiest times of year for me it LS's 5 advanced miles this am to get my steps and upper body done all at once. I think I might have to get back in a rut just to have enough time to cover all the muscle groups. At least I'll kneed some bread today, it won't make up for not having time to do some kickboxing but what can you do LOL

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

Checking in with a lower body workout. I did my lower body Saturday, but I was so sore yesterday and today (although less so today). I am following a program, so it takes out the paralysis by analysis anxiety I had in selecting my work outs.

I had a great time with my friend yesterday. She is expecting and her husband was selected to be an FBI special agent. I am really happy and excited for the pair of them.

 

[Figgy1]

Hello-

Checking in with a lower body workout. I did my lower body Saturday, but I was so sore yesterday and today (although less so today). I am following a program, so it takes out the paralysis by analysis anxiety I had in selecting my work outs.

I had a great time with my friend yesterday. She is expecting and her husband was selected to be an FBI special agent. I am really happy and excited for the pair of them.

I hope you're enjoying the program and double congrats to your friend

 

[Figgy1]

I got my steps in and my arms feel yesterday's work today. I did quite a bit of kneeding in addition to the workout. t least the stuffing bread is done, all 4 types. I'm going to try and fir in a bit of lower body later. have a great and healthy day!

 

[Sans Souci]

I just finished an upper body workout. My arms are shaking. I am hosting Thanksgiving and I have to clean. Seriously, my arms feel so weak and I have so much to do yet. It's kind of funny, but not really.

 

[epcotisbest]

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[Figgy1]

I just finished an upper body workout. My arms are shaking. I am hosting Thanksgiving and I have to clean. Seriously, my arms feel so weak and I have so much to do yet. It's kind of funny, but not really.

Sympathy like as I'm in the same boat. I did LS's 5 advanced miles and silly me did the first mile with 5 pounds in each hand. @MinnieM123 would be so happy as I also bundled up and went out for a nice quick 1 1/2 mile walk. I still have some cooking and cleaning today but most of the cleaning is almost done for today. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

 

[Songbird76]

I just finished an upper body workout. My arms are shaking. I am hosting Thanksgiving and I have to clean. Seriously, my arms feel so weak and I have so much to do yet. It's kind of funny, but not really.

TAKE IT EASY!! Is there anything you can ask someone else to do? Delegate!!

 

[Songbird76]

Sympathy like as I'm in the same boat. I did LS's 5 advanced miles and silly me did the first mile with 5 pounds in each hand. @MinnieM123 would be so happy as I also bundled up and went out for a nice quick 1 1/2 mile walk. I still have some cooking and cleaning today but most of the cleaning is almost done for today. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

Sometimes I'm glad we don't have Thanksgiving here...it's busy enough without it. Next week is DS's birthday, so I have to clean and bake up a storm for that, we're also knee-deep in paper mâchét for Sinterklaas celebrations at school, and the Christmas market is in 3 weeks. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. But I got a call to work tonight, so I'll be able to work out some stress riding my bike there and back, and also probably walking several miles. So maybe I'll feel better.