Could it be the light they always talk about at the end of the tunnel?
Dear God I hope so... Still no date for the arbitration, but at least its moving forward.
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
Dear God I hope so... Still no date for the arbitration, but at least its moving forward.
It's best to try and maintain a modicum of normalcy until this ordeal blows over. I know it's hard to think about anything else at this point. Not deviating from a daily routine helps keep your mind off it at least for a little while.
It's best to try and maintain a modicum of normalcy until this ordeal blows over. I know it's hard to think about anything else at this point. Not deviating from a daily routine helps keep your mind off it at least for a little while.
I've been trying to get back into a normal routine again, but I'm getting stale in my garage... I may have to go amongst the living and re-up my gym membership...lol
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
I've been trying to get back into a normal routine again, but I'm getting stale in my garage... I may have to go amongst the living and re-up my gym membership...lol
That would be a step in the right direction. Surround yourself with people you know and trust. Meet for coffee. Go to a movie. Volunteer at a hospital it has a tendency to put things in perspective.
That would be a step in the right direction. Surround yourself with people you know and trust. Meet for coffee. Go to a movie. Volunteer at a hospital it has a tendency to put things in perspective.
I've found myself becoming very withdrawn and that's so not me. I have a few very close friends that make sure that I'm okay, but the others just feel bad for me... Like tonight, I had another funeral and while I was there I had 3 people ask me my job situation. So many (in our communities) know but they aren't sure how to approach the situation with me. I'm very well respected and I am very well known, but sometimes I feel so alone in all this.
I do want to thank you for reaching out and keeping me grounded. I appreciate it and you...
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
I've found myself becoming very withdrawn and that's so not me. I have a few very close friends that make sure that I'm okay, but the others just feel bad for me... Like tonight, I had another funeral and while I was there I had 3 people ask me my job situation. So many (in our communities) know but they aren't sure how to approach the situation with me. I'm very well respected and I am very well known, but sometimes I feel so alone in all this.
I do want to thank you for reaching out and keeping me grounded. I appreciate it and you...
TOUGH PEOPLE DO!! And I do believe you are one tough cookie!
You wouldn't believe it unless you're living it... I have had very little sleep over the past week and a half. I have had my doggie at the vet 5x for fear that I was losing him. He's not out of the woods yet, but Momma's been loving him.
On the job front, we FINALLY have a date for the arbitration, it's going to be on October 4th... So, at that point I will know if I'm going to be reinstated or riding out the unemployment and looking for work until a position opens locally next year.
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
Remind yourself of the good things you still have...
Originally Posted by deanna7272
You wouldn't believe it unless you're living it... I have had very little sleep over the past week and a half. I have had my doggie at the vet 5x for fear that I was losing him. He's not out of the woods yet, but Momma's been loving him.
On the job front, we FINALLY have a date for the arbitration, it's going to be on October 4th... So, at that point I will know if I'm going to be reinstated or riding out the unemployment and looking for work until a position opens locally next year.
No matter what happens don't lose your grip! I know having a sick or injured pet opens a flood gate of emotions. It can certainly add to your level of anxiety. I really hope you're managing to take care of yourself through all this. Stay the course! Your buddy Spartan.
No matter what happens don't lose your grip! I know having a sick or injured pet opens a flood gate of emotions. It can certainly add to your level of anxiety. I really hope you're managing to take care of yourself through all this. Stay the course! Your buddy Spartan.
I appreciate you!! Thank you for always checking on me!!
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
I promise I'll stop once you get squared away! LOL! I hope your pooch is doing well.
In that case I can't wait for you to stop (hahaha) but in all seriousness, I appreciate it ..
Howie has been okay with the past issues, I just think he's having a couple tooth issues... He has one that is loose and may have possibly cracked. He found a dental stick the other day and decided that he wanted it... It may have cracked then. I called the vet today and made an appointment for Monday. She wants to do blood work again, but he JUST had it done. She was concerned with some if his numbers, but 2 OTHER vets weren't. I hate to put him through the labs again though... I just wanted to see the options to fix his teeth and get him out of pain/discomfort...
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
In that case I can't wait for you to stop (hahaha) but in all seriousness, I appreciate it ..
Howie has been okay with the past issues, I just think he's having a couple tooth issues... He has one that is loose and may have possibly cracked. He found a dental stick the other day and decided that he wanted it... It may have cracked then. I called the vet today and made an appointment for Monday. She wants to do blood work again, but he JUST had it done. She was concerned with some if his numbers, but 2 OTHER vets weren't. I hate to put him through the labs again though... I just wanted to see the options to fix his teeth and get him out of pain/discomfort...
D it is better to err on the side of caution. Personally I don't believe a second blood panel is necessary especially if the last one was done within the last few weeks. However a routine cleaniing is stressful enough let alone tooth extraction so its probably wise to go forth and have that second panal done. GOOD LUCK HOWIE!! The Rainbow Bridge can wait buddy!
D it is better to err on the side of caution. Personally I don't believe a second blood panel is necessary especially if the last one was done within the last few weeks. However a routine cleaniing is stressful enough let alone tooth extraction so its probably wise to go forth and have that second panal done. GOOD LUCK HOWIE!! The Rainbow Bridge can wait buddy!
I know that he has bad teeth (that was the first thing that they told me) but... He's itching around his ears, like between his teeth and ears... I'm going to get them to check those also, it may be an ear drops fix... I hate to be "that" Mom, but I KNOW something isn't right, I just need a fix. When I got home reimbursed watching the OSU game last night he was all over me, excited, and full of energy. ... Today he's already eaten 2x (small portions) and went for a walk etc... He is just miserable with the itching. This isn't the allergy itxh they thought it was... Ugh...
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
How's everything lady D? We are some of the few left who still post on the FORVM! Soooooo, I thought I'd say howdy!
Life has been quite the whirlwind for me, basically since the Arnold... I've been in and out of the gym (mostly out) since May... Lost a lot of "me" in the (unemployment) process, but... I've come to the conclusion that I have to reactivate my gym membership, get back among the living, and find me again.
I still try to post on here, even though it hasn't been focused on training because I feel "at home" here. Most folks are gone, most stopped coming around the Force, but I'll be damned if I can just walk away. My life is in these pages, it is home for me.
Glad to "see" more familiar faces are still active... ❤️ ... I will be posting more training related material within the next week... I need to get my pup on the mend and then my days will be more open for "me" things...lol
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
Life has been quite the whirlwind for me, basically since the Arnold... I've been in and out of the gym (mostly out) since May... Lost a lot of "me" in the (unemployment) process, but... I've come to the conclusion that I have to reactivate my gym membership, get back among the living, and find me again.
I still try to post on here, even though it hasn't been focused on training because I feel "at home" here. Most folks are gone, most stopped coming around the Force, but I'll be damned if I can just walk away. My life is in these pages, it is home for me.
Glad to "see" more familiar faces are still active... ❤️ ... I will be posting more training related material within the next week... I need to get my pup on the mend and then my days will be more open for "me" things...lol
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI
I could never understand why the process takes so long. Either way you'll have a fresh start to look forward to! Embrace it! Cleanse your thoughts of any negativity. Create the next chapter. Leave this shit in the rearview mirror!
I could never understand why the process takes so long. Either way you'll have a fresh start to look forward to! Embrace it! Cleanse your thoughts of any negativity. Create the next chapter. Leave this shit in the rearview mirror!
The arbitration is set for the 4th... It has taken so long because Administration thought if they took as long as they could that we'd drop the grievance. I know that after the arbitration is over that I can move on, whether I am reinstated or have to wait to get back in when a position opens (I will be on a 3 year call back list, so I would be first to get an open position)...
Ironically, I am subbing for the woman that is spearheading this grievance while she's at MY arbitration hearing...lol.
((I an subbing 2 days next week for my first sub assignment... They are easing me into an elementary sub position by having me in a 5th and 6th grade class...lol It's closest to the middle school grades that I teach...lol))
Fraternal Order of the Animal-Demon
The Crew™
Saraigh
Ohio Valley ABC
Chapter Coordinator
"WE HAVE SENT THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, THE HUNGRY ONES. THIS IS OUR JUNGLE AND WE ARE THE ANIMALS. THIS IS WHERE THE STRONG GET STRONGER AND THE WEAK GET EATEN. THIS IS WHERE MUSCLE AND THE MIND BECOME ONE, FUSION OF THE FUTURE. ONCE YOU ENTER THERE IS NO RETURN. YOU SURVIVE OR DIE. THIS IS OUR PARADISE. BECOME ONE OF US." ~RICK BAYARDI