tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post7064185278501328873..comments2023-12-14T16:24:47.796+00:00Comments on Northern Living Allowance: I'm late but I'm giving something up!Northern Living Allowancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06663851212929175711noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-83438179943841593112010-02-27T21:03:41.483+00:002010-02-27T21:03:41.483+00:00What an excellent idea. Good luck. It's abou...What an excellent idea. Good luck. It's about breaking the pattern and 40 days should be long enough for you to clear your head.<br /><br />Very boringly, I gave up sweets!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435766515785509966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-19432983233942524882010-02-26T15:02:24.313+00:002010-02-26T15:02:24.313+00:00you take care of yourself first. remember, we'...you take care of yourself first. remember, we're here to support you!The Asian Pearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835341186818387085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-34833917138693684382010-02-23T13:47:26.197+00:002010-02-23T13:47:26.197+00:00I don't think it's selfish at all!! A brea...I don't think it's selfish at all!! A break is a good thing in my belief! You can re-energize, refocus, and really see what you want from life!! Good luck to you! I'll definitely be following along! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-57194323157987952732010-02-23T13:47:11.680+00:002010-02-23T13:47:11.680+00:00I don't think it's selfish at all!! A brea...I don't think it's selfish at all!! A break is a good thing in my belief! You can re-energize, refocus, and really see what you want from life!! Good luck to you! I'll definitely be following along! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-23153636765856000812010-02-21T20:54:28.165+00:002010-02-21T20:54:28.165+00:00@Laura - thank you! It means a lot to have such gr...@Laura - thank you! It means a lot to have such great support here. Best of luck on your journey, too - I'm right behind you! :)<br /><br />@paradigm - thanks for the support! This (healthy) selfish view has been a long time coming and I plan to indulge in self-love like never before.<br /><br />@middle way - an excellent point. I'm reading a couple of great books at the moment, which helped me to make the decision that was best for me. I really hope that this gets him thinking and talking with someone he trusts & respects to help him with what he needs, too.<br /><br />@t'pol - ouch! more than once? Oh my dear, I really feel for you! You're not the first to give me that quote. Sometimes these things are birthed for a reason! I have to admit I'm pretty proud of myself right now, too. Where do I go from here? Anywhere I want :)<br /><br />@FT - Thank you for your always kind and supportive thoughts and words! :)<br /><br />And I want to say another general "Thank You" to everyone for being patient with me while I work through this and get off track. 2010 is shaping up to be quite a year so far!Northern Living Allowancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663851212929175711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-26268480991623932532010-02-21T18:56:31.079+00:002010-02-21T18:56:31.079+00:00I think that's a great idea!I think that's a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-48596945999964020612010-02-21T15:23:48.219+00:002010-02-21T15:23:48.219+00:00Great idea! I believe a healthy amount of selfishn...Great idea! I believe a healthy amount of selfishness is necessary. One must know when to say "No!" for peace of mind and sanity. May be I should not say this because it may confuse you but I believe "Once a cheater, always a cheater". That has been my personal experience more than once. <br /><br />I am glad you are standing up for youself and not giving in so easily.T'Polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207033510057896918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-148399677516711022010-02-21T14:35:02.421+00:002010-02-21T14:35:02.421+00:00You know how they tell you to give yourself the ox...You know how they tell you to give yourself the oxygen mask first on a plane before helping others...<br /><br />I feel you are making a very wise decision to allow yourself settle down inside and out and to get re-acquainted with your inner voice again. <br /><br />Perhaps the move with the kitten is an attempt on his part to keep a bond there and to avoid letting go himself -- may tell you more about where he is at mentally/emotionally. I agree, it wouldn't be fair to the kitty.MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421430633168170078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-14571900804898445122010-02-21T05:16:04.364+00:002010-02-21T05:16:04.364+00:00not selfish at all. if we don't look out for ...not selfish at all. if we don't look out for ourselves, who will? take as much as you need for this. maybe the rest of your life. you can never have too much self-love. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6698917025069184978.post-26573169559593826652010-02-20T21:00:01.647+00:002010-02-20T21:00:01.647+00:00Excellent idea...it will be tough at times, but yo...Excellent idea...it will be tough at times, but you have the support of your Internet community! I am cheering you on :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719221631009201585noreply@blogger.com