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MissCris

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My mom apologized. Not just apologized, but cried - which she doesn't do. She's apparently been very wrapped up in job stress and then watching me go through what I am has reminded her of painful memories with my dad.

She offered to help me. Real help. A car, driving me around until she can find me a car, money, diapers, legal assistance so I can get my divorce actually moving, anything I need.

I want to believe her.

This conversation took place shortly after I spent a lot of time in prayer, asking God to show me how to get on my feet, how to stop having to depend on my ex for anything.

So... We shall see what happens.
 
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kenthomas27

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zeroturbulence said:
Do u mean that you were the only one in the building at the time? If so, then...

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do you see those foot prints going up the hall and into that closed door closest? When I opened the door I found this...

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persNickety

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Part of my job involves going to this building that's a kind of sign of times. I have to go to practically every floor and check controls and metering. It's a 12 story building and it's completely vacant.

The building always makes noises and it has a 400 ton centrifugal chiller and water tower so I expect noise. I just don't expect footsteps. That's what I heard when starting work down in the basement. I was taking readings off a panel when I heard what sounded like a bowling ball directly above me - like the 1st floor. Only the 1st floor is all lobby and loading dock.
I shook it off and finished up and from there went to the elevators. There's four of them all cable drive and the monitoring is shut off. It's a card access to get on so I swiped and pushed up. The #4 car seems to always come first and as expected the green lit "ding" from 4 came up. I walked in that direction when the doors to 4 abruptly closed and...."ding" another set opened to #2. I went ahead and got on the elevator to go to the 12th floor. From there I would climb the steps to the penthouse where the chiller is housed. I pushed 12 and the lights flickered a little as the 80's style abrupt take off gave me a little sweet belly as it gained speed. Too much time went by and I looked up at the floor panel and 6 went by ....then slowly 7. Finally the elevator came to a stop. On 8. Ding.

I got off thinking I'd try to pick up more reliable 4 car and as I exited the 2 car I reached in and pushed B (basement) so the car wouldn't stay on 8. The doors to 2 stayed open. "Ding" it said again. The lights were on and presently the only light I had so I decided to use the stairs. I walked down the long hall and took this picture.

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If I had seen these 2 down at the other end, I wouldn't be writing this...

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OOOOOOOOOooooo nice ghost (or whatever) story!! I would have booked it out of there as soon as the car 4 doors closed on its own, and then I would have burned the building down to the ground. hahaha
 
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MissCris

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I did a really dumb thing. For once I'm going to keep it to myself, but it's been nagging at me and I think I've got it worked out finally. One problem solved.

I made peace with my mom, I hope, and reached out to my sister as well...results uncertain at this point in time.

Tomorrow I'll get to take care of a whole bunch of things that have been weighing me down and making me feel sick and anxious.

I met with the pastor a little while ago and told him everything I've shared here recently. He hugged me and prayed the most beautiful prayer and the whole thing totally wrecked my makeup. It was beyond awesome.

 
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My hair appointment today took a total of 3.5 hours. I ended up getting it colored, a bit darker (though it's a tad darker than what I had imagined, that doesn't bother me too much because it'll fade). I've never had that done professionally before. Because I have SO MUCH Hair, it took 1.5 hours just to put the color on, and instead of the normal 1 bowl that most people need, my hair needed 3 bowl fulls of the color mixture. Then the color had to sit for half an hour, then get washed out (and what is it about salon stylists that can make hair washing feel SO GOOD, like a mini head massage), then cutting my hair takes more time.

I made the mistake of telling her 2 inches while it was wet, but when it dried, since my hair is curly and shrinks up when dry, I got closer to 4 inches off. But hey, I probably won't be getting my hair cut for a while so a few extra inches doesn't hurt.

I tipped her well because she did a great job and was patient with my head of hair. Plus, we did chat, but she also was okay being silent and so was I. I don't like constant forced chatting so that was relaxing.

Just in case anyone wanted 3 paragraphs on my hair experience. :rolleyes:
 
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persNickety

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What has helped me develop personally & spiritually, I shouldn't have to justify or defend. That's between God and I. I now know what sorts of things I need to keep to myself, or share with small circles. Nicky the introvert is introverting.
 
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MissCris

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persNickety said:
What has helped me develop personally & spiritually, I shouldn't have to justify or defend. That's between God and I. I now know what sorts of things I need to keep to myself, or share with small circles. Nicky the introvert is introverting.
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Don't feel bad...really, that guy should have kept his opinion to himself and respected your request to not do exactly what he did. It's not like you were forcing your opinion on anyone, you were saying Hey, this has helped me, maybe it could help you too- here are some tools if you're interested. I've come to the conclusion that these tests Are a helpful insight into ourselves...and if someone doesn't find them helpful, no harm done by taking the test just for fun. Anyway, that guy attacked without knowing you or your heart and your intentions...we know you, and we know you're not using these tests the way he said. Don't introvert on us too long!
 
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MissCris said:
I did a really dumb thing. For once I'm going to keep it to myself, but it's been nagging at me and I think I've got it worked out finally. One problem solved.

I made peace with my mom, I hope, and reached out to my sister as well...results uncertain at this point in time.

Tomorrow I'll get to take care of a whole bunch of things that have been weighing me down and making me feel sick and anxious.

I met with the pastor a little while ago and told him everything I've shared here recently. He hugged me and prayed the most beautiful prayer and the whole thing totally wrecked my makeup. It was beyond awesome.

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Cristen, that is seriously heroic and awesome! Well done. :D
 
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persNickety said:
What has helped me develop personally & spiritually, I shouldn't have to justify or defend. That's between God and I. I now know what sorts of things I need to keep to myself, or share with small circles. Nicky the introvert is introverting.
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I'm way ahead of you. :rolleyes:

In fact, I even know a scripture about it..

The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves.
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persNickety

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Sleeping & dreaming is like when you use to defragment files on your computer. Compartmentalize, clean clutter of thoughts, memories, feelings, events of the past day. Put it all into order. Balance the equilibrium. Prepare your mind for the next day to work efficiently.
 
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I'm not sure what I believe. As much as I want to step out in my faith, there will always be these voices telling what I should follow. There will always be someone with a different opinion about how to go about it. It just drives me nuts knowing there are these multiple paths leading somewhere else.

I feel like I'm being shoved against a wall and there is now way to fight back.
 
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JustAnotherUser

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Searching4Truth said:
I'm not sure what I believe. As much as I want to step out in my faith, there will always be these voices telling what I should follow. There will always be someone with a different opinion about how to go about it. It just drives me nuts knowing there are these multiple paths leading somewhere else.

I feel like I'm being shoved against a wall and there is now way to fight back.
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I hear ya.
 
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MissCris

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So much sleepy. Soft pillow. Already snoring. Life: happier. God: good. Sentences: incomplete and grammatically annoying. Laying on tummy in comfy bed under squishy blanket: win. Dreams imminent. Goodnight moon.
 
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Looks like an all-nighter for me... Yay... Not really, it sucks...

Pass the coffee.
 
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MissCris

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JustAnotherUser said:
Looks like an all-nighter for me... Yay... Not really, it sucks...

Pass the coffee.
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I actually have fresh coffee made, even though I'm about to pass out. You're welcome to it.
Sorry you're not sleeping for whatever reason :/
 
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Tintin

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MissCris said:
So much sleepy. Soft pillow. Already snoring. Life: happier. God: good. Sentences: incomplete and grammatically annoying. Laying on tummy in comfy bed under squishy blanket: win. Dreams imminent. Goodnight moon.
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I'm very happy for you, Cristen! Enjoy your sleep. Enjoy the One who made you and loves you. Goodnight moon.
 
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So much chaos in my home and family right now. I'm worried and my heart hurts. I'm trying NOT to worry, because I know God is in control..but still. Ouch.
 
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MissCris said:
I actually have fresh coffee made, even though I'm about to pass out. You're welcome to it.
Sorry you're not sleeping for whatever reason :/
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Thanks. :p

The more I want to keep a normal sleep schedule, the more I end up screwing it up. Bleh.
 
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Loveneverfails said:
So much chaos in my home and family right now. I'm worried and my heart hurts. I'm trying NOT to worry, because I know God is in control..but still. Ouch.
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Hear my cry O God, attend to my prayer!
from the ends of the earth I cry to you
when my heart is overwhelmed
lead me to the rock that is higher than I
 
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iTOREtheSKY

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Loveneverfails said:
So much chaos in my home and family right now. I'm worried and my heart hurts. I'm trying NOT to worry, because I know God is in control..but still. Ouch.
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Praying for you & the family LNF! May His peace that passes all understanding guard & protect your heart & mind. Let His word be your tourniquet. ((massive hugs to you my little sister))
 
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