It's cold here... not chilly, but cold. As I type it's only 46 degrees. The sky is blue, the clouds white and fluffy, and the tree branches are dancing to the rhythm of fall. I had left a few windows opened a crack last night, but this morning I made my rounds around the house to shut them tight. I am not turning on the heat!!
I'm feeling pretty good this morning. I got home last night and crashed on the couch. I woke up, put on my jammies and went to bed. I needed all that sleep. When I crawled out of bed this morning I was stiff. I don't think I moved a muscle all night. Today will be a bit busy as well, and for the first time in a long time it won't be filled with just Saturday chores. I will do a couple loads of wash, as time permits. Meeting my brother at my parents to pick up the tickets for tonight's game. I am stoked! Four rows from the ice. The original plan was for him to go with me, but he is eating the cost of the second ticket and giving it to my niece. Did I say that already? LOL I can't remember. Anyway she is so excited about going. I swear I saw her bouncing off the walls yesterday. We will most likely leave early for the game, stop at the hospital to see her Mom, grab a bite to eat and fly to the arena. My sister will be in the hospital until at least Monday, maybe longer. No definite time table there. The pain med's are giving her some relief, but believe me she still has pain. They are looking to see if they can find the exact cause. Test after test, prodding and poking. I hate that, but they can't treat it properly if they aren't 100% sure. Again, I'd like to thank you for the wonderful private emails, the comments, and the words of kindness as you light candles for her. They have not gone unnoticed.
Friends and family have been great. I am also thrilled I have the addiction to graphics. It helps keep my mind off things. Puttering around in PSP has saved my mind from completely wandering to a place.....
With that said, I do have something to say. I know I have folks who come to my journal for the soul purpose of requesting tags or snagging what is there. They don't care about my life or what is happening, they don't read, that's ok. What isn't ok is writing to me about not doing enough snags or taking too long to fill a request. That pisses me off! I generally get requests out within in a day or two unless life creeps in. I don't get paid for what I do, I enjoy it, it's a hobby. At the risk of sounding cruel, I do not owe these ignorant excuses for human beings any explanation. I have filled private requests without hesitation, I like to do things for people. I like to help... rarely have I turned anyone down. When I have it's because I didn't have the time or I didn't have the supplies for what they asked for or the time to look. Even then I tell them if they have the pictures send them and I will do something. I'm not complaining I LOVE it! I've never refused a tag request, unless it's been expired. I don't pick and choose who I do tags for. It has always been open. Ask in the time frame and you will get it, I've even made some exceptions there in the past. It's with great sadness that I say that has all changed. I have blocked some from commenting in my journal. The things said to me over the past couple days has shed light on people. How selfish and self centered they can be. I will no longer do tags for them. I can't stop them from snagging, but I will not take my precious time (and I know everyone's time is precious) to make something special for them. They know who they are. This isn't a way to force people to read all my entries, but rather to have some common courtesy and look before you lambaste would be nice. I don't want everyone worrying about it so please don't. Like I said, it's a few folks. If you did not write me or comment about taking to long to fill a request, or how you don't care about hockey graphics and I need to do more snags, it wasn't you. If you did, well, don't bother asking, your mail will be deleted andyou can't comment. Sorry. I have feelings and I have a life. A full life.
:::heavy sigh::: Ok... I do feel better now. I am off and running for the day hope everyone has a great day.
Hugs
~d
40 comments:
People can be sooo inconsiderate. I'm not a hockey fan, but come on. The title of your Journal is what??? Are people stupid. I do read your journal and probably don't comment enough. I light candles for your sister also. BUT...I do love your work and very much appreciate the tags and graphics that I have of yours. PooPoo on those people. lol
Joyce
Well said girl. Hope you both enjoy your game as you mentioned ice think I might be safe in guessing Hockey this time lol. All the best to your sis.
Love
Debbie
xxx
I do hope your boys win tonight Donna, that'd be just perfect! How could people be so damn rude and ignorant towards you? I hate it when people get like that, how dare they. I've always found you so obliging, remember that photo you edited for me?! I know it took up a lot of your time and I felt quite guilty when I saw how much you had to do to it, it turned out brilliantly. I think all your friends here realise you're going through a bad time lately and you also have that make believe job to fit in too! Have a great time at the hockey! Jeannette xx
It's pouring rain here this morning, dark, thunder & lightning. Cooler temops. Fall is here! :)
Sounds like a busy day for you.
I, too love that PSP gets my mind off things, I totally understand.
Hard for me to understand people being so selfish & rude. How dare them treat you like that, when you do such AWESOME work, & offer it for free to anyone who wants it!!! Makes me GRRRR mad!
You take your time dear, & don't worry about it...we, your friends understand!!! We so appreciate you. {{{}}}
Lighting a candle for your sister as laways, & a prayer for your family.
Hugs,
Sug
I AGREE with you too Donna ~ 100%! Folks can be so thoughtless sometimes! Have a good day ~ enjoy your game and I hope they win ~ I hope our Packers WIN tomorrow too!
All the best wishes and prayers continue for your sister!
Hugs ~ Lois B
I once deleted my whole journal(regretted it ever since) because of what a person said about my journal...It was MY journal-no one forced them to read it.Recently I went private for about the same reason...Thinking of making it public again...who knows,LOL.People need to get a life- not intrude on others lives....
Have a good time at the game..hope they WIN...
Love n HUGS to your sis and BIG HUGS to you!!
I appreciate your beautiful tags and like the other gal said -they need to read the title of your journal-if they have a problem with that then go join a tag share group-God knows there's enough of them out there.....
~c~
Morning Donna.....I'm sorry people can be so out of touch with others. I know we all have issues and things that take us places we don't always want to go but that's NO excuse for being rude to someone, especially someone like u who has so much going on and still takes the time to do for others. You're in my prayers.
Gail
Just for the record, I LOVE your hockey graphics (even if I don't know what the hell I'm lookin' at)! ;o)
Sheesh, D, where does it stop? I don't even like to offer tagging anymore because I do try to get them out within a week but I feel bad it takes that long. Really, we do have lives and stress can really put a dent into tagging. LOL...you know there's lots of snagging going on because the counter is way off from the comments. Hang in there...I'm trying to keep that candle of mine lit for your sis. Love ya, Chris
GOOD MORNING SWEET DONNA,
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR THAT PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN YOU A HARD TIME, THAT IS SO SAD. YOU HAVE BEEN GOING THRU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS SELFISHLY GIVEN TO OTHERS.....AND RIGHT NOW, HAVE SO MUCH GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE. I ADORE YOUR TAGS, BUT WITH ALL THAT YOUR GOING THRU, I PURPOSELY HAVENT REQUESTED ANY TAGS, JUST SO YOU COULD HAVE A BIT OF EXTRA TIME... AND AM STILL TRYING TO CATCH UP ON READING AS YOU KNOW I HAD AOL MAIL PROBLEMS. I KNOW THERE ARE SO MANY OF US HERE, THAT ARE TRULY CONCERNED WITH YOU, AND ALL YOU& YOUR FAMILY ARE GOING THRU AND ARE SOO GRATEFUL OF THE TIME YOU TAKE FOR US TO WRITE, KEEP US UPDATED ON YOUR SISTER& FAMILY, HOCKEY, ECT.....AND STILL FIND TIME TO MAKE TAGS FOR US. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW..THERE ARE MANY OF US WHO TRULY CARE,ARE A FRIEND(EVEN IF A NEW ONE) AND APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO. MANY THANKS AND MUCH HUGS-CAROLINA OF WASHIGTON
Donna, " I am not turning on the heat!!" You sound like my wife. It has to be 50 or so in my room right now and I have a sweater and blanket on. She always tries to beat the last years heating and cooling bills. It makes he happy but I suffer.
Enjoy the game hope your boys win. Thought I would have had an email or post about the Broad Street Bullies who seem to be back in force. Of the days of Bobby Clarke and the Hammer.
Please develope a thicker skin. The stupid people who complain and moan do not deserve your thoughts, time or efforts, Bill
why is it that some people just can't be nice. you have one of the best journals i have ever read, and are a fantastic graphic artist. it has to be that their jealous, or maybe they were born with a black heart. I for one love your graphics. and i will be cheering your boys on today thinking of you. (((((((hugs))))))))
Love,
Cindy
Awwwww Donna, sorry to read that some people are so thoughtless towards you, I love your work and there is no problem if you get busy or tied up with life , I agree, delete those people from your journal, Hugs Lisa
I really cant believe people are behaving this way over the graphics,Dont they know this isnt a mail order ,and if the srevice is bad ,they can complain ,about the time factor ,what a cheek ,each graphic you make is a very special gift ,and considering your probems at the minute ,I think you are doing very well ,and I love all you do... but I have said before I love your entrys too Bless you ...love Jan xx
I'm sorry I was not around to know your dear sister went into the hospital....here's praying all the test come out fine, and the pain meds work for her. Wow, 4 rows from the ice...what an exciting time you'll will have tonight...wishing you all the best. Many hugs and love,
Joyce
I can't believe the nerve of some people.... no wait, I do believe it! Rude (and inconsiderate) people exist everywhere, and sometimes it seems like the internet brings it out in people. I think you are doing the best thing by just ignoring them, blocking them, and pretending that they don't exist! Good thoughts being held for your sister. Enjoy the game tonight!
Hope you have a great day and a WONDERFUL time at the game! I'll be thinking of you and I, for one, will be looking forward to the HOCKEY update! LOL :)
He shoots ....he scores!!!!
I am SOOOOO jealous ...4 rows above the ice at a pro hockey game!!!!!!!
I hope you have a great time Donna ....prayers are being said for your sister
Hugs
Mari
Hi D. You are a wonderful sister for all that you do for her. She is blessed to have you. I don't know what in the whole world I would do without my sister! Praying for yours and I lit a candle too. Have a great time at the game. And good luck to your boys!! Love you, Shelly
(((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))))))))That is so neat your neice is going to the game with you,I know the 2 of you will have fun.It has been a bit chiily,but nice,but in the stoor were I work,talk about cold,they have the Ac up so high,I think I am getting sick.I felt achy today.but,I am just taking it easy.I am still praying for your Sister.Have a nice Sat.
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Donna,
When I read your entries about your sister, I cry with you, I cry for you and your family. To see a loved one suffer as your sister has is devastating to say the least. There are times when one must occupy their minds with something else so it doesn't consume them. Your graphics are beautiful and many of them speak what your heart is feeling, as does this beautiful graphic in this entry. How some folks can be so bitter and heartless is beyond me. Makes me wonder if they have ever felt love for anyone and have had their hearts shattered. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Now it's time for me to go light my candle for your sis and shed some more tears.
Hugs
Debbie
Donna,
When I read your entries about your sister, I cry with you, I cry for you and your family. To see a loved one suffer as your sister has is devastating to say the least. There are times when one must occupy their minds with something else so it doesn't consume them. Your graphics are beautiful and many of them speak what your heart is feeling, as does this beautiful graphic in this entry. How some folks can be so bitter and heartless is beyond me. Makes me wonder if they have ever felt love for anyone and have had their hearts shattered. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Now it's time for me to go light my candle for your sis and shed some more tears.
Hugs
Debbie
Hiya Donna ((hugs sweetie))
I've only been in J-Land a short while, but the short time I;ve been here & read your journal. You are a person writng with passion.... passion for your son, your sister, your family, and your friends.
I know and if the "Others" did read your entries you are more than just a "pretty picture". Love you and your passions....Bethe
I'm so sorrry that you have been upset by the callousness of others who think only of tags. If they read your journal they would find a lovely human being who is so talented when it comes to commentating on her favourite sports. And someone who is sick with worry for her sister's return to good health and freedom from pain.
I'm sending a prayer and a hug to your sister and one for you too.
May God grant all our wishes for her good health soon.
Take care,
(((Hugs)))
Jeanie xxx
You don't have to explain anything. I hope your sister continues to get better and better pain control. Take care.
Julie
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Good Lord....what is wrong with people? You work FT, that in itself is hard....and i applaud you for doing it....you provide and have a nice home and car......then you have your troll....and now you have selfish people who are complaining about tags?
Sickening. That is what it is. I KNOW the turmoil you feel over your sister and i also know the loving heart you have for your friends and this petty crap just pisses me off....i am glad you blocked and you are going to refuse to waste one second of your time on petty BS.
Enjoy that game!!!!
love,lj
Oh D, I am so sorry. Some people can be so inconsiderate. If they don't like Hockey graphics...don't save them...I am not a hockey fan, but I enjoy seeing how much pride you put in your boys...LoL. This is YOUR journal and your tags are works of art shared from the kindness of your heart and for them to lessen that by rude comments is wrong. I hope you are having a great time at the game & your niece has a fun night. Bless you all sweetie...I keep you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Veronica
That's certainly a shame. :(
I'll never understand how people can be so callous.
You're one of the quickest taggers I've ever seen! You have nothing to be ashamed of, Donna.
With that being said, I hope the problem causing your sister's discomfort and pain is found as soon as possible.
Have fun at your game tonight!!!!! :)
XOXO,
bridgett
What a down right cheek some people have got. I hope Sis is doing ok . And i am sure you and your niece enjoy the game. It will do you both the world of good.
Love and hugs
Katie
Donna, it is YOUR gift to US, that you share your beautiful tags and talents. All those who read your journal are privileged to do so, and those who complain or disrespect or judge in ANY way SHOULD be deleted.
I'm glad you spoke from your heart and shared your frustrations. Not for us, but for yourself. This is your space and I enjoy each and every visit here, even as I may not always comment due to hurried days and tiring nights.
THANK YOU, for all that you do and all that you share.
Love,
Michelle
PS... GORGEOUS graphic!!
I wondered about the kind of responses you get from people who just want the graphics and don't give a shit about the things you are going through. People are odd...but seldom surprising. :(
hugs,
Russ
I lit a candle
Let the few selfish people do their own friggin' graphics. The word here is 'Thank you'. I enjoy what you do, and I appreciate the work that goes into them.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay
The weather is certainly changing D....... it was quite bright yesterday.....done my washing this morning and now looks like it wants to rain...... lololol.
I am sorry to see that the 'hanger on's ' have no patience and obviously no compassion..... FCS ..... Grrrrrrrrr makes my blood boil.
Some people obviously seem to think that you have nothing better to do with your life than to sit here all day filling their requests...... how very, very selfish.
I appreciate each and every tag that is either offered or for snag, I cannot imagine the amount of time, artistic thought and effort that goes into making them, i would not know where to start and for that I thank each and every tagger that takes time out of their lives to create for us.
So snaggers/ tag requesters next time someone doesn't jump when you expect them to just spare them a thought and consider that they might have something a little more pressing to attend to.
<<<off soap box
Take Care Sweetei and thoughts and prayers for your sis
hugs Jayne
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Oh my gosh...I can not believe how insensitive people can be...Here you are doing this graphic work out of the kindness of your heart and they are emailing you????? All I can say is..one day they will get what they send out back to them...I am sorry you had to get emails like that...
I hope by now your sis is some better and the pain has subsided some. I am praying for you all,
love ya,
carlene
I do think it is unkind for people to be demanding when all this is so generously given. I certainly don't blame you for taking measures to not be upset by such remarks in the future. I always like to come and read about your family and of course about how your sister and family are doing as I have so much sypathy for her, thinking of my dear sister. If lighting a candle gives one small iota of relief to her and you I am glad to do it. I have used so many beautiful graphics from your journal. I am not a big hockey fan, but I am watching the Indians and the Red Sox right now! Gerry
I for one, along with many others are so thankful to you for even sharing your graphics with us and taking the time to tag them for us...with all you are going through i cannot imagine why people would do such a thing....sad very sad.
Hugs
Terri
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