by ~ Allie ~ AKA A H ~ AKA Pirate Wench ~ AKA Allie
Member since:
July 25, 2007

Some of you might be happy that I'm writing. Especially since it's coming from the heart. It's about my feelings & such. I feel like such a nerd for feeling this way & an even bigger one for admitting it publicly

October 02, 2007 02:20 AM EDT
views: 90 | rating: 9.6/10 (21 votes) | comments: 35

Some of you might be happy that I'm writing. Especially since it's coming from the heart.

It's about my feelings & such. I feel like such a nerd for feeling this way & an even bigger one for admitting it publicly, but - it's so very strange to come back after being off Gather for a few days....

I had & still have drafts started that are still not finished & posted. Some have been sitting in the drafts for a week or more.

I've only been away from Gather for a few days, yet I already have way too many e-mails to answer, or to get annoyed with & delete. (& perhaps finally add some blocks)

I am so behind in all of the things that I was going to post about & now, I have even more.

I have to choose what's most important to me to go ahead & post ASAP & what can (or I feel) should wait.

I also have all of the stories that I want to tell & all of the writing that I want to post, but I'll continue putting off a lot of that for now.

I am completely behind in reading & responding to your lovely comments on my articles, which I feel really bad about & I think about it more than you probably think.

 

I'm feeling very overwhelmed with what I want to, should do, need to etc.. It's feeling just like my real life right now. Spinning out of control, with so much to do & say & take care of & being so overwhelmed that I just don't know where to start.

That is why I'm back out of bed yet again, looking to escape my madness for another night....

 

How are you guys feeling & why are you still up?

If anyone thinks of something funny to say, please post away. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who could use a good laugh

 
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Comments: 35

Heidianna "Coriander" T. Oct 2, 2007, 2:56am EDT
Post away! I have been feeling completely overwhelmed myself the past couple days. So, just don't worry about it - read what you can, do what you want, and have fun! That's the most important thing!
Heather C. Oct 2, 2007, 3:04am EDT
Take care and don't feel pressured. Gather is gather and you can only do what you can do! (big smile)
Sue D. Oct 2, 2007, 3:06am EDT
Just have fun, and let go! Don't let Gather stress you out. We are here as a support.
Beverly T. Oct 2, 2007, 3:10am EDT
Ever hear the saying that having dirty dishes means that we had something to eat and had enough...and having laundry to wash means that we have clothes to wear...and my frustration about my son watching too much TV at night means that at least he's spending his evenings at home...etc.? Translate that to having so much to do that you are frustrated and feeling out of control...means that at least you have goals and desires and wishes that you can do something about. How many people in the world will never realize even one dream?

Sorry...my Mom used to yell at me for being a Pollyanna.
Thanks very much!

You are all very sweet, but I already knew that. :)
Beverly, that's great & a great point! Thanks for saying it. It does make you think
My MIL, who is English, says, "oh, it will all come out in the wash"
We like to make fun of her for it, & say things like, "yeah, but won't that make the clothes dirty again, etc..?" ;-p
................but it does make sense & pops in our minds every now & then.
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Oct 2, 2007, 3:18am EDT
Beverly, my mom yelled at me for NOT being a Pollyanna! :) I am SO Pollyanna it hurts!
I'll have to agree with all of ya ;-p
Barb M Oct 2, 2007, 4:20am EDT
I too am playing catch-up on my posting...it's exhausting!!!! But, I love my friends and they need me - so - here's a 10 & a comment - get back in the saddle slowly and breathe - count to 10 Everthing will be alright!!!!!!!! ((hug))

P.S. Beverly - you ROCK - I love everythig you said - this is how I live my life - grateful & appreciative even of the chaos!! :O)~
Angela P. Oct 2, 2007, 4:31am EDT
A.H., I had 270 emails last night, and had a choice between going through them all or
eating dinner my boyfriend cooked. It was a no-brainer. I hit delete. I posted an
apology to my people and groups and enjoyed my dinner. I slept well, too. You can
have Gather and a life also. The key is priority. I'm glad you're back.
Thanks girls! You're very helpful & sweet. I can't forget your good points too. Thanks!
I wish this damn insomnia would take a hike already
Elaine B. Oct 2, 2007, 10:04am EDT
Try not to overwhelm yourself with everthing you have to do. Don't worry about the next day.
Taylor ~hopes no one forgets her!~ Blue Oct 2, 2007, 10:27am EDT
My life in general is overwhelming right now....
lynn a. Oct 2, 2007, 11:51am EDT
Do it your way, A.H. On your schedule and your terms. It works best that way.
Happy Birthday again, Heather! :-)
OOOOO RRRRR berf, is it yer berfday?
I still can't get over the 270 e-mails, but mine are getting up there too
I try not to worry about the next day. That's good advice. I'll try harder
Vic, I hope things calm down for you as well. Don't forget you can always e-mail me. Well, you all can really, but not at the same time ;)

Lynn, you are exactly right. I'm tired of people giving me grief because I need to do things for myself.

Lyla, thanks for the sweet comment. I'm glad you wrote that. :)
J R B. Oct 2, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
Life gets hectic at times. We all have things to complete.
Sharon R. Oct 2, 2007, 3:54pm EDT
It is an overwhelming time of year - trying to get everything done, put away, cleaned, etc., before the winter snows hit.
And the mice are all moving in!!!! Caught 7 just yesterday - 2 in one trap!!! YIKES! Dirty little bas****s!!!
Now I have to wash everything in my winter clothes drawer before I can pull them out to wear!!
On top of everything else I'm trying to get done. BF found big hole behind kitchen sink and plugged that up. In the mornings it was like beating them off with a stick to get to the coffee maker!
So just hang in there! We all go through those times - and so far, we've recovered.
donna h. Oct 2, 2007, 6:04pm EDT
Smile!!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 2, 2007, 9:23pm EDT
I love Beverly's comment!!

I have so many photos to edit and post, and so many ideas .....but my boys they come first!!!

I know I will get to it all at some point.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 2, 2007, 9:23pm EDT
Thank you for posting your article to !!!Today's Top Three Photos and Articles!!!@

http://bestoftoday.gather.com/
Denise B. Oct 3, 2007, 9:12am EDT
I have been trying to catch up for days and I still have over 120 e-mails(gather notifications of articles by my firends) to go through!!!
Yikes! I hope we all have good days today & are able to get enough done to feel happy about it
Larry H. Oct 4, 2007, 12:20am EDT
thanks for sharing..
James B. Oct 4, 2007, 2:10pm EDT
Good luck, as long as you like what you write who cares what others think?
vickey w Oct 4, 2007, 10:43pm EDT
Just slow down and enjoy yourself
June b. Oct 5, 2007, 9:09am EDT
When you feel like your life is out of control, you have to MAKE yourself concentrate on one project. What I do when things get that way is... nothing, is seems to work for me. :)
Kathy D. Oct 5, 2007, 1:37pm EDT
I know how you feel - the "to-do" lists keep on growing...
Thanks so much for the comments & support. I'm hanging in there.

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