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[jadegirl]

Much mail love today! A card from silme and luis_mw, and a parcel from firinel that put a *huge* smile on my face. While she was visiting, I quizzed her about how she works so beautifully in watercolors, a medium I have *no* skill in. When she mentioned not buying 'student' supplies I had to laugh - of course that's what I'd been buying! So, she sent me a gorgeous set of watercolors! Thank you so much, Fin! (and we had a wonderful time too - hopefully the weather will cooperate more for your next visit!)

The financial situation has opened up a bit, and just in time, too, as things were getting really frustrating. No word on other arenas opening up yet, though. Still, we've scored some breathing room, for which I am most grateful.

I'm having some serious bone/joint issues lately. Not the usual aches and pains, but something much 'larger' if that makes sense. Concentration is difficult, and knitting or spinning is out of the question for any real length of time. Hopefully that'll pass soon.

Getting emotionally healthier is a double-edged sword, I think. I've begun following through on my understanding that my mother has no sense of boundaries, and simply will not respect mine, no matter how much I protest. So, I've been staying away from the phone, even when I have news I'd like to share, because I know that anything I had to say would be heard with half an ear, and then run over so she could rant on whatever had her attention that moment. The phone has not rung in many days. I've been inviting them for a visit for months now, and something is always more important.
Sometimes it's a bit of a downer, really. I know it's better for my mental health this way, but...I guess old habits die hard.

Comments

[caffeinediary.livejournal.com]

Old habits do die hard, I agree. Keep up your mental health/sanity and please do not give in to calling her. It sounds better all-around.

I'm glad to see a post of yours although it's sad to hear of your joint pain. Is there anything that makes it better in any way? I hope so. :)

take care.

[firinel.livejournal.com]

Our mail seems to be movingly slowly of late. Glad to hear that you'd received them; I'm looking forward to you experimenting with them. Perhaps next parcel for you should contain brushes.

Have you tried rubbing lemongrass oil on your joints? It takes just enough of the edge off of my joint paint that I'm not quite so in the mood for screaming. It also smells awfully nice, and is pleasent to have in a hot bath.

I'm glad to hear things have sorted out a bit finacially, and hopefully things will continue to improve in leaps and bounds.

[ladyofthelog.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that things seem to be looking up a bit for you!

Did you ever get my letter? (Don't worry about replying right now; I just wondered if the post had eaten it.)

[jadegirl.livejournal.com]

I certainly did - in fact, I got apples from the farmer's market this past weekend, and will be making a super sekrit apple pie tomorrow!:)

Expect a package soon...;)