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Jennskains Jun 23, 2006

I won't bore you guys with a long post but there are things going on with in my family and I need stress release ideas.  I am at wits end!  Drama stinks!

Jennskains Jun 23, 2006

Erin,  I was married in La Jolla at the mormon Temple.  Renae,  I agree drama is best when its onstage!    :hug:

Judi Jun 23, 2006

I agree, Drama stinks!  Life is too short.  Going for a long walk helps me.  I love to smell the fresh air..clears my head.

I also agree with Renae, drama is best left on stage!!!

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Laura Lynn Banner SponsorJun 23, 2006

Awww Jenn!!!   :hug:

What I do in a time like that... is to do something for a day that I've always wanted to do... but have put off because I knew I had other things that I needed to take care of. 

For me it may be.... going to a movie, to the mall with my daughter, spending the day with my best friend, making candles (which is one of my hobbies)..... you get the idea....something you love to do but always figure you don't have time to do it.    :hug:

Dilu Jun 23, 2006

I know its most probably the wrong reason for shopping

But I simply adore retail therapy

I do mine online and it can last for days while I search and compare and get transported to a new world

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Another thing fun to do is bidding on things on e-bay- I look for something sweet but cheap-last time I won several beautiful cut crystal tooth pick holders-$10.00 bucks each but ever so much fun-we had a bidding war.  I use them for holding pins around the house when I am sewing.

Massage-can't be beat-when I was working full time I endulged every week.

floating in the pool-eyes closed, wind blowing, birds singing,ahhhh very very relaxing

I love gardening.... There is something relaxing about watching things grow

There are so many fun ways to feel better hon.....be careful with the chocolate-don't want to put on extra pounds....when you are young and use chocolate for stress and don't realize that life is full of stress you can find yourself putting on weight! 

exercise!  Yep I know....counter intuitive-but I always feel better after 30 min of yoga, or walking 1/2 a mile.....it used to be 4-5 miles, but I am not back to that yet....

Did you get the patterns I sent?  Are you making anything?

Jennskains Jun 23, 2006

Yes Dilu I got the patterns and I am trying.  I think I will take my pooches on a walk tonight.

WildThyme Jun 23, 2006

Okay... Here's what I do.....

http://www.duirwaighgallery.com/inspiration_aknock.htm

Now... I'm NOT a "Duirwaigh pusher," I swear... I've never even ordered anything from them!  But I just love the music and artwork in this little movie.  Whenever I view it I feel like my mind is clear, I'm alive and refreshed!  Worth a try! 

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

Amanda Jun 23, 2006

I've had a few funny days where other people were putting their stress onto me, friends falling out and me in the middle, so last night I had one (honest!) glass of wine, read some of my book and was looking at old photos of my grandparents and when I was little. Nice reminders of being young. I went bed a liitle bit more chilled out.

Helena Jun 23, 2006

Amanda, that's my kind of stress relief too...

I've had an odd day today and am feeling a bit fragile. So I'll probably curl up with my book later and let it transport me to a different place. Just for a while. Sometimes we need to find ways to replenish our energy....

Jenn, I hope you find something that works for you  :hug: