tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post3884847745683022567..comments2024-01-18T09:56:52.845-06:00Comments on The Brick Street Bungalow: The Pre-Change Angst...Tannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-50959573188674688582013-09-18T11:59:29.106-05:002013-09-18T11:59:29.106-05:00Welllll, I drink. Wine. Lots of it.
Depends on ...Welllll, I drink. Wine. Lots of it.<br /><br />Depends on what's wrong. What IS wrong? No need to answer if it's too personal. <br /><br />Seeing a therapist doesn't hurt. It may not help but it doesn't hurt.<br /><br />Am I giving you ideas? Drinking or shrinking? :)California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-77844763263866008312013-09-18T08:38:41.150-05:002013-09-18T08:38:41.150-05:00Wow, Tanna, it sounds like many of us are in the s...Wow, Tanna, it sounds like many of us are in the same place in life. Big changes are coming my way, too!<br />If it were not for my relationship with God, I'd drive my husband insane, I know. Because I need routine, sameness day in and day out. I don't get bored with that, I need it... I need my husband to talk to me, talk things through and he goes silent...what do I do? I watch my eating, because like you, I am apt to eat too much, I pray without ceasing (just about) and I go for long walks and listen to soft music. I do all that I can to calm my spirit so I can hear from God and not drive my husband to distraction. Even when I know that everything will be alright, I dread change.<br />My heart goes out to you...Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-18746714377498294962013-09-18T07:13:15.924-05:002013-09-18T07:13:15.924-05:00praying for less stress and calmer days for you. ...praying for less stress and calmer days for you. I do not do well with change, positive or negative. (for some reason your blog dropped off my reader so I apologize I haven't visited)<br /><br />Take care sweetie!!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-75612634001164407662013-09-17T20:44:35.463-05:002013-09-17T20:44:35.463-05:00I don't deal with change well either and I too...I don't deal with change well either and I too eat when I'm stressed. I can almost smell those ribs!Catherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-35298178455842725872013-09-17T17:26:46.745-05:002013-09-17T17:26:46.745-05:00I think the hardest thing to do is worry about the...I think the hardest thing to do is worry about the change - the change - easy....good luck my friend. Hugs.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-5758276958311877122013-09-17T10:07:13.880-05:002013-09-17T10:07:13.880-05:00It sounds like your concentration is nil at this p...It sounds like your concentration is nil at this point which is why you have to keep ripping things out. When I feel stressed or rushed, I started to feel tense and scattered and that's why I start making mistakes or dropping and breaking things. Which is why I tell myself to take it easy, slow down and just breathe. Change of choice can obviously be a very good thing and just taking everything in stride is the best way to handle it. One day at a time, steady as you go. I probably shared this quote before, but love it ... "Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere." :) Sending hugs and blessings, Tammy P.S. That hot pink is so very pretty.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171418303494806370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-73564796265449972782013-09-17T08:16:26.834-05:002013-09-17T08:16:26.834-05:00Yum on the ribs! :) Oh the shawl is going to be ...Yum on the ribs! :) Oh the shawl is going to be so pretty...love the lace and the color too.<br /><br />Hmmm big changes, I don't do changes well either, but if it's something life altering I usually pray about it. Some times I even just write out all my feelings to get it out of my system, too. You don't have to show anyone what you've written, but it does help to get it out, at least for me. <br /><br />Sending hugs and prayers your way sweet friend. :) Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-64874060218901668332013-09-17T06:23:01.290-05:002013-09-17T06:23:01.290-05:00Oh dear friend, I can relate so well. I handle cha...Oh dear friend, I can relate so well. I handle change exactly the way you describe: with a lot of unraveling! <br /><br />Sad that I don't even knit. I just unravel. <br /><br />I can lift you for the perfect combination of peace and courage, and I will. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-61730058137531264882013-09-17T05:55:24.485-05:002013-09-17T05:55:24.485-05:00I am just like this - and find that being a "...I am just like this - and find that being a "rip-the-band aid off all at once" kind of girl works better for me. In other words, once I know there is going to be a change - I want to get on with it. Praying for you during this time :)Tricia Buicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505658467969665618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-50226550248145056792013-09-17T05:26:40.834-05:002013-09-17T05:26:40.834-05:00It is often the fear of change rather than the cha...It is often the fear of change rather than the change itself that stresses us out. I have learned to embrace change more as I've grown older. It means new adventures. xo LauraSImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-18632038588183963732013-09-16T23:33:37.038-05:002013-09-16T23:33:37.038-05:00Oh Dear Tanna, I am a creature of habit. Change mu...Oh Dear Tanna, I am a creature of habit. Change must come slowly for me.<br />I am much like you and resist for as long as I can.<br />I like when things are familiar and get the used and actually worn feeling of comfort.<br />I hope all goes well and you feel better soon.<br />The ribs look absolutely delicious. <br />blessings and a hug, Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-71377580358058722452013-09-16T22:42:45.502-05:002013-09-16T22:42:45.502-05:00Change is very difficult for me, but usually it al...Change is very difficult for me, but usually it always works out for the better. And life is constantly changing for us, even though we may not see it at the time. <br /><br />I totally agree w/you on the frustration of having to rip things out. I set out one day to knit this simple heart potholder but oh my, it was torn out several times. Made me doubt my abilities as a knitter. So after that simple project I went back to my cables!<br /><br />You might have to share those ribs w/us, they look so good. Blessings in whatever your changes might be.<br />Annette T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08649837486900834063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-857835462820614142013-09-16T20:03:25.654-05:002013-09-16T20:03:25.654-05:00I really don't mind change - perhaps because o...I really don't mind change - perhaps because of all those years of moving around in the Air Force. I like the challenge of a new house and don't mind seeking out new activities. I tend to spoil my nights' sleeps with worries about the daily ups and downs of life. I wish I could stop the monkey-brain thing that happens as I try to fall asleep - I keep playing the same reel over and over again, worrying about the little things.<br />As for ripping out - oh, how I hate to do that!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-37048941428919929832013-09-16T17:58:28.891-05:002013-09-16T17:58:28.891-05:00I HATE change, I really do. I can't stand it ...I HATE change, I really do. I can't stand it and I don't adapt very well. My husband rushes into change and thinks I am a bit odd because I don't. If it makes you feel better I have recently ripped out the start of a sweater four times, I think that is a record for me and the new scarf I was going to make is now ripped out too. I can not seem to follow a knitting pattern, crochet is fine but knitting no way. And so guess what I want to do? Knit of course.<br /><br />I wish you patience, peace and all the answers you need.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-74864002171188190482013-09-16T17:22:53.013-05:002013-09-16T17:22:53.013-05:00It helped me to read all of the words from bloggy ...It helped me to read all of the words from bloggy friends. <br />We all need reassurance that change is constant. <br />Me too!Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-84660477815637845282013-09-16T17:22:52.869-05:002013-09-16T17:22:52.869-05:00It helped me to read all of the words from bloggy ...It helped me to read all of the words from bloggy friends. <br />We all need reassurance that change is constant. <br />Me too!Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-65380753841559094542013-09-16T17:02:03.324-05:002013-09-16T17:02:03.324-05:00I've heard it said "fear is the opposite ...I've heard it said "fear is the opposite of faith". In reality we should not have anything to fear but that is such a hard one. Just keep knitting and smiling and time will work out all the kinks. It always does. Sharon Lee Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349457577633831624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-53049154974672308102013-09-16T16:26:32.950-05:002013-09-16T16:26:32.950-05:00That is a great quote from Mr. Bergson. I'm on...That is a great quote from Mr. Bergson. I'm on your page. I really dislike change, but always seem to be up for something new (but that doesn't mean major change new.) I guess we learn and grow through our struggles with change, so maybe that's why we still find them hard? Yes they always seem to be fine after the fact. I do love the color of your latest project and hope to try the challenge of your previous square soon.<br /><br />Hugs to you,podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-66775461758971050412013-09-16T16:21:21.449-05:002013-09-16T16:21:21.449-05:00change can sometimes be very difficult and it seem...change can sometimes be very difficult and it seems that the older I get, the less I become of friend of change. Take a break and do something fun for yourself....then, perhaps you will be able to get back on track...<br />thinking of you dear friend..<br />ShugShughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-62288972672278092572013-09-16T16:18:50.126-05:002013-09-16T16:18:50.126-05:00I don't do well either, especially if it wasn&...I don't do well either, especially if it wasn't my idea. lol....<br /><br />I hope you can relax and put everything in perspective. Eat some chocolate and laugh. That always helps. :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-90948810846608961042013-09-16T16:14:03.961-05:002013-09-16T16:14:03.961-05:00Sometimes it seems that if I lose it at the time o...Sometimes it seems that if I lose it at the time of the big change I do better in the long run. I dont' make big changes actually. Im a lover of routine, familiar and predictable... but that sounds so boring! <br /><br /><br />I eat if its a little stress, when its a big problem I do not eat all. I find it hard to eat anyting...that's when I know I need some help....<br />quite an answer!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-72782846116597595842013-09-16T15:38:12.755-05:002013-09-16T15:38:12.755-05:00Personally I stink at change unless it is a good o...Personally I stink at change unless it is a good one! Lol During the last stinky time I ended up knitting a lot of patterns that looked like potholders. It sounds funny but that was about all I could knit and it was really great. Potholders in delightful colors can be sweet for the soul. Thinking of you. LauraLillyLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232391606629492385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-23810942278346734672013-09-16T15:05:50.043-05:002013-09-16T15:05:50.043-05:00I don't like change....unfortunately stress ma...I don't like change....unfortunately stress makes me pudgy too...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-59939728970796967662013-09-16T13:42:41.022-05:002013-09-16T13:42:41.022-05:00Put those so-called "simple" patterns in...Put those so-called "simple" patterns in time out. I'm convinced that those are often the worst ones, designed to make a person crazy! Change is scary, I agree, but you gotta admit it keeps life interesting. Sending hugs your way. Go knit something you LIKE!Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697514331807730626.post-44706265774559103152013-09-16T12:20:07.596-05:002013-09-16T12:20:07.596-05:00I wish you could just pass off some of the stress....I wish you could just pass off some of the stress. I would hold some for you. One of those heart and mind disconnects that we have sometimes. Your heart knows and trusts God, but you mind is all atwitter with a million 'what-ifs'?<br /><br />The ribs being clear down there in Texas? Now, that is causing me some stress!<br /><br />You are strong and you are loved.<br />d.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473148914709570743noreply@blogger.com