I just dropped in to say "thank you". It's nice to get to read the good news, along with the bad. :-)

Good luck with the new job, the engagement, and life in general.

:) !!!

(As Mark said it by words and I can't find better ones, I just use emoticons )

How are you these days, Buttons?

I realize I haven't posted much lately I've been so busy, but things are going well actually!

I started a new job! And I'm very happy. I haven't felt this content in a very long time. I'm finally in a job where I feel respected and appreciated. Plus, the environment is very light and fun. We work hard, but we do lots of social things. I can't remember the last time any management figure has asked me to join them for coffee, or the last time a birthday was acknowledged at work. But this place celebrates everything, and I think that's lovely. I need more celebration in my life!

As for me and my fiance, we are doing well. Things got very rocky, but we're pulling through and stronger than ever. We're finalizing wedding plans !

Of course, there's my mom. Still lots of issues there. Unfortunately, her mother (my grandmother) passed away recently which was hard one her, however I feel like she's using that to manipulate me and to make me feel guilty about not checking up on her. I got a bit of a break from her for a few weeks, but she called me last week and lectured me about not calling her. She accused me of not caring. I actually stood up for myself miraculously. I told her how I was feeling and how she has been hurting me. I reminded her that she really angered me over the holidays, and that every time I do call her, she makes me feel guilty or tells me about all the issues she has with my father. Of course she refuses to take responsibility for anything, and denies ever putting me in a position "between" her and my father, but that's ok. It was a baby step in my recovery from depression. I felt so good after confronting her.

Thanks for checking up on me LaLa...I really appreciate it and it brought a smile to my face today

Thank you for your good news!!! I'm so happy for you!

A good working environment is very important, I know. And you spend much more time there than with your mother, so... at least in this regard you can take it positively: The good things dominate .

Good luck with your wedding plans! It seems that your family doesn't interfere there - and that's a big advantage. We had a very very stressful time while planing our wedding, as my in-laws wanted to decide almost everything and there were many quarrels. (Fortunately, now we are fine with them...)

You made me smile today, too . Thank you again...