That’s “End Of The Month” for those who can’t read my mind. That time of the month where I struggle in futility to figure out, for the month ahead, how to cover way too many expenses with way too few resources. As I’m sure you can imagine, when this crap is added to the usual craziness going on inside my head, the EOTM can become a time of especially high anxiety.
But hey, at least I can exhaust myself searching for just the right “reflections” for what I’m feeling…
Damn, I was hoping I’d have a heart attack or simply stroke out from the effort! But I hear there are storms moving into the area, so perhaps I’ll go out for a nice, relaxing game of golf. Now what were those rules again?
I want ice water.
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I Want Ice Water! 
Love “Life is all about how we see things” and the eskimo.
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Those are particularly good PT. Interestingly, the guy who posted the Eskimo image got a crazy “Only those with a personal relationship with Jesus can go to Heaven!” response. Strange, Heaven sounds a lot like a psych ward!
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If all the people there have a personal relationship with an imaginary man (or a dead man, take your pick), I’m not interested.
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You know, in a crazy kinda way, the sympathy these should-be psych patients have for Jesus is understandable. After all, His Father did orchestrate a “grand plan” that included the murder of His own Son!
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We are on the same page. I could expand but I’d piss off a lot of brainwashed and self-hypnotized folks if I did.
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I feel your pain TT – literally! Did you see my https://iwanticewater.wordpress.com/2014/04/27/agreeing-to-disagree/ post?
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AMEN
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Absolutely. Thanks TT! 🙂
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Lots I like in there, Izaak. Perhaps the finger best. 😉
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Thanks M-R. That finger really does kinda say it all! 🙂
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Do you think this makes us grey bandits ? 😉
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Perhaps. But I prefer to think of myself as an aging pirate – who just happens to fear deep water and has terrible problems with motion-sickness!
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I have so much to say………….. but I’ll keep it short. Uhem. I was once told by a very brilliant woman — that I should not have an emotional attachment to money. Logically, it makes sense, but its so hard to do. But the truth is, it’s the best advice I ever got. I changed my life many years ago. I went from making plenty of money and having excess (but being completely miserable) to now working part-time, living simply and quietly, barely making ends meet myself, but pursuing this journey I’m on (I have some crazed idea that at 40+ I’m going to prosper in Hollywood! Hey, if you’re gonna dream, you gotta dream big, right?). My point is this: I know where you’re at. I understand. But, if we don’t allow money to make us feel bad or good, then we’re on the right path. It’s like brushing your teeth. If you have enough toothpaste, you brush and you go. If you don’t, you do the best you can with what you’ve got and you go. Sure, maybe throughout the day you think about if your breath smells or whatever, but at the end of the day, it’s not damaging to your inner self. No blues for toothpaste. No happiness for toothpaste. Only living.
I know, it sounds so silly. But it worked for me all these years. And now, whether I have the rent or not, whether I make enough to buy all my needs or not, my spirit is okay. Sure, I wonder or get frustrated too, but not like before. I hope that helps a bit.
Either way, I love who you are Mak. I do. I find you spectacular.
Happy end of the month my friend.
Carmen. I want Ice Water too.
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Carmen, you’ve proven just what a beautiful and thoughtful person you are – again. Thank you so much! Here’s to you my friend:
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Awesome! Thank you! Cheers!
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It’s I who owe a huge thanks to YOU my friend!
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It’s like that sayin’….always too much month at the end of money.
Other than that, I hope you’re doing well, my friend. *kisses and hugs*
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So very true Vera. Kisses and hugs to you too my friend! 🙂
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Great ones this time Izaak! The Eskimo is the best though
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Thanks Val. That Eskimo is a real thought provoker! 🙂
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