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hausfrau What do you want for Christmas? Nov 19, 2009 7:44 AM   Lately I've been asked a lot what I want for Christmas. So, what do you want for Christmas? Or Hanukkah or whatever you celebrate!
lilkimbo I'm Sad Nov 16, 2009 11:21 AM In the grand scheme of things, this is not a big deal at all and I know people have much bigger problems, so I hate to whine, but I'm going to for a second anyway. My parents are in the process of selling their house right now.  They've been kicking around the idea for a while, but they listed it and sold it quickly (I think they underpriced it) and they have their meeting to finalize everything on Thursday.  They haven't found a new place to buy yet, so they decided to rent a house for a bit because they don't want to rush into buying something they don't want. I know this is silly, but I am really sad about the fact that they will no longer own the house I grew up in.  We have so many memories there and I love that house.  We moved there when I was in second grade, so I spent more time there (by far) than in any other place we lived.  They have a large wooded lot and the house is on a beautiful country road.  Last Christmas, when my mom picked me up from the airport and drove down the street, the snow on the trees looked beautiful and I felt like I was home.  (I love D.C., but for some reason, Ohio still feels like home to me.) They are moving to a smaller house on a tiny lot on a typical suburban street.  It just won't be the same. Everything about the move makes sense.  My mom has MS and my dad has been having horrible knee problems, so it's best for them to live somewhere without stairs.  My sister is married, so she no longer lives there and I no longer even live in the same area; my parents don't need 3,000 square feet and 2.5 acres any more.  My dad can't even take care of the yard like he used to.  And, my mom will be closer to my sister, so she'll be able to watch her stepkids more.  Like I said, everything makes sense. But, I'm still upset about it.  And I can't figure out exactly why.  I think it's because I won't feel like anywhere is "home" now.  My parents will have moved.(They are only moving about 15 miles, so it's not as if they're going far.)  And I still don't feel like D.C. is home.  When I go to Ohio for Thanksgiving, that will be the last time I ever set foot in the house I grew up in.  I'm just sad. Anyway, I know this is happy hour, so I'll stop with my complaining, I just needed to let it out.  Thanks for listening to my whining; sorry to complain so much about something so trivial!
hausfrau How was your weekend? Nov 16, 2009 6:39 AM   Do anything fun??
cheekyredhead Best Day EVER! Nov 11, 2009 5:35 PM I just came back from a run, feeling pretty good, and thinking....Is this my Best Day Ever?  Yes!    Everything I have been worried about is beginning to fall into place.   Do I feel lucky?  YES!   Do I feel blessed?  Absolutely!     I really believe in the power of positive thinking.  Sometimes when things seem to be crumbling around me I remember what my Grandmother used to say... "let your light shine bright and the darkness will run away" so I have been particularly shiny and ever hopeful.  Things are looking up!   A scholarship has made my schoolwork easier, my new job is exciting and my boss is a great mentor.  I think I'd like each day to be my best day ever, but it will be hard to compare to the day I was married, the days I had my children, and today....another one of my best days ever!   I just earned a spot on a scuba diving expedition!    I am SO excited!   I wanted to share my Best Day Ever and ask you about your best day ever.      What was your best day ever?   Let's celebrate!
harmonyfrance Happy Veteran's Day everyone! Nov 11, 2009 10:43 AM I thought it would be nice if we all shared who the Veteran's in our lives are. Also these are my favorite Veteran charities: Fischer House Veterans Charity The Fischer House Veterans Charity got an "A+" from the veterans charities watchdog group. Its main goal is to provide homes for families to stay at if they are visiting veterans receiving care at VA hospitals or military medical centers. http://www.fisherhouse.org/contribute/contribute Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Veterans Charity The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Veterans Charity focuses on providing financial help to family members of soldiers who have returned home extremely wounded or disabled. This group, which also received an "A+" from the veterans charities watchdog group, makes sure 100% of its donations go to support veterans families. http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/Donate.aspx My personal favorite is Operation Happy Note. Operation Happy Note is a volunteer effort to send musical instruments to deployed service men and women throughout the world. http://www.operationhappynote.com/index.php?id=59 FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE CHARITIES!

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Welcome to Happy Hour! This group is meant to be a place share stories, swap tips and advice, and just generally get to know each other better. This is a POLITICS FREE ZONE. So please try to avoid politics, this is meant to give us all a break! So let's have some drinks and unwind!