
I am going to start with the bad because I like to end on a good note...
THE BAD: 1. My double C-section scar. 2. My husband was laid off last month and I may be next. 3. My sister is dodging bombs in Baghdad. 4. I can no longer afford dance classes for my daughter or dental insurance. THE GOOD: 1. I'm alive. 2. My family is together. 3. I don't live somewhere like Baghdad, Sierra Leone or Mindanao. 4. I can make money doing what I love (although I hope that is true months from now). |
The BAD:
-My kid has a bum hip and has to be in a cast for a few weeks so we can fix it. -I don't get as much sleep as I would like. -I wish evenings when I get home from work weren't so rushed - home, cuddle/play, BF, bedtime routine, bed -After the easiest pregnancy in the world, pretty damn easy labor and delivery, super easy recovery, and losing baby weight by the time maternity leave was over, I still have recurring 'rhoids that according to my mom, will likely come and go for the rest of my life (WTF - I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THAT!) -I can't imagine ever having enough $$ to go on a nice vacation The GOOD -We are healthy -My work agreed to let me have an extra day with my kid every week and not work -We love our baby's daycare -DH and I are still affectionate and are best friends even though sex in the new life with baby is hard to come by! -We both have our jobs and we both love what we do, are happy at work -My parents live fairly close by and are a huge help to us and having my baby has brought me even closer to my mom -We have healthcare -We may not be able to afford vacations but we can splurge on things like overpriced fancy coffee drinks, gym memberships, and the occasional Whole Foods run! |
The bad:
My son has been constantly sick with one thing or another since Christmas. I'm getting no sleep as a result. I'm terrified we owe huge on taxes. The good: I have the coolest husband ever. And the coolest son. And I smile every day because overall, life is good. |
The Bad:
I have a job in which I am simultaneously stressed and bored. My husband has a job in which he is simultaneously stressed and bored. It seems like there is never enough time in the day to focus on the things that really matter. We can't sell our house without taking a loss. We've watched our savings get decimated in the stock market. The Good: We still currently have jobs. We have a wonderful nuclear and extended family. Even though we are tired and run down, we are currently healthy. We have a strong marriage and my husband still makes me laugh/think/grow. We are young and have time to watch our savings grown again. |
The Bad:
FIL passed away and DH is so sad about losing him DH lost his job in October It is very cold out My mother is a raging alcoholic and I hate it Our house needs tons of work The Good: DH found a new job that he loves and he is making more money My DH is working on the house, we are painting tomorrow My toddler is the cutest thing ever and give delicious cuddles Spring is almost here New baby is almost here |
The Bad:
I am single. I hired the worst babysitter on the planet; must have been out of my mind. Said sitter made me lose my job. I owe huge taxes. I am estranged from my mother. The Good: I have kids. I love my kids and I love being a mother. I have enough time on my hands now to enjoy them. My house is finally clean. I am looking for a job in the field I want to be in to replace the BS job I lost. I am in deep denial about looming financial disaster. I am estranged from my mother. ![]() |
Heh heh, PP. I read the first part about your being estranged from your mother and was thinking that it *could* be a good thing...depending. So I chuckled when I saw it listed again. ![]() Bravo for boundaries and always keep hope that if there is a reconciliation, it's a healthy one. |
The Bad:
--This economy is making me so anxious I can't sleep. --DH is not happy about his job. --I just lost a close relative and a close friend and I'm sad. --I want to work, but can't find a job because I'm over 40 and most of the people hiring are younger than me (not to mention that dratted economy). The Good: --I have wonderful husband and beautiful children I love with all my heart and am grateful for every single day. --I have a nice home and live in a lovely community. --I have wonderful, supportive friends. --DH hasn't lost his job -- hurrah! |
stretch your legs for that heel pain. A feel good stretch, not a painful one.
Today's bad is DS is sick with that tummy bug and my cat knocked down my tree for the 3rd time. Good~I had a jam packed rockin' class today. I am buzzzzed and feelin' good. DD is cooking us dinner...aww. |
Bad - all the suffering due to the economy. Good - we will overcome and learn from our mistakes. |
Good - we started painting the nursery.
Bad - we did not finish painting the nursery. |
bad
my ex is about to have another kid with his new wife, and he's already behind on child support my college fund is empty my new bf is too mysterious, am wondering if he's married lol I have fantastic kids and a job |
The bad:
-I am so close to broke it's scary. -I threw my back out today. -House is falling apart -I'm the only grownup in this joint! The good -I'm the only grownup in this joint! -I threw my back out playing roller derby, which is a much more interesting story than doing it some other way. -The house is in my name. -We are healthy. -My kid is awesome. -We will be OK. |
The bad:
-My husband was laid off last April -savings/investmentss have plummeted The good: Really, too much to write. I have a wonderful husband, a darling 2 year old son, and a dog we all adore. My life is too good to be true ![]() |
The bad:
-The economy gives me anxiety -I've been trying 13mos to get pregnant again. -I'm in an exercise rut (no motivation to exercise) and am feeling fat -My eyes are looking old for the first time in my life -I miss my old friend, we have not talked in 3 years and I think of her often, but now feel akward calling after a falling out. The Good: -I almost quit my job a year ago to SAH, and I'm so glad I did not. Not a good economy to be on one income, I can support the household if my husband gets laid off and I'm thankful for that. -We have no debt and a 18mos of cash on hand in case disaster strikes -We both have secure jobs (I think at least) -We live in a small house with a small mortgage. I used to hate that now I'm so grateful. -My DH & I are still madly in love. The passion and excitement are still there after 10years and it's obvious to all. |