tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post116853921577866154..comments2023-10-14T20:56:13.686-06:00Comments on { chez moi }: questions & answersmichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14617050750444837628noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168887015079119102007-01-15T11:50:00.000-07:002007-01-15T11:50:00.000-07:00Good for you for excercising even when it's nasty ...Good for you for excercising even when it's nasty outside. You are an inspiration. I hate how I look but am without motivation to change.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about the battery issue. Good luck with that.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing so much about the depression and how it feels and how it affects you. I need to google cognitive theory, sounds interesting.<BR/><BR/>I love your ribbon storage, it is a happy sight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168881231722215102007-01-15T10:13:00.000-07:002007-01-15T10:13:00.000-07:00I appreciate how open and honest you'ver been. It...I appreciate how open and honest you'ver been. It's let me in on something that I've known about, but not in any great detail. I feel like I know you better.<BR/><BR/>That's really funny about Eva's issues with you exercising. It's one reason I'm grateful that I can just go to the gym and drop my kids off at the daycare for an hour or two. It's very impressive that you're getting up early to exercise. About the only thing I can make myself get up early to do is fall into a warm shower! Although I really enjoy my days much more when I do get up early. I should start that up again.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626706623891455872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168844160157075042007-01-14T23:56:00.000-07:002007-01-14T23:56:00.000-07:00Thank you for posting such an honest post about de...Thank you for posting such an honest post about depression. Depression runs in my family and often times what is so difficult is that people don't want to admit something is wrong so they feel alone and it only makes the problem worse. If I were to be honest with myself, I would have to say that I have suffered from depression a few times in my life (not now) when my life circumstances were overwhelming, but have never felt comfortable admiting to anyone, even myself. The spiral of negative thoughts is a hard habit to break when those devasting thought processes seem like such a reality. Hopefully this post will encourage someone who does need help to seek it. Thanks.annalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208069352645033037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168826317602023462007-01-14T18:58:00.000-07:002007-01-14T18:58:00.000-07:00I have a similar problem with rechargable batterie...I have a similar problem with rechargable batteries. I think I have energizers. But I think it has more to do with my digital camera than the batteries. I recently gave in and just bought a big pack of AA batteries at Costco. Carrying a few extra batteries around is a lot less bulky than the charger.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info on your depression. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your openness about a subject that must be difficult to talk about.stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916615965787495034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168791354994996592007-01-14T09:15:00.000-07:002007-01-14T09:15:00.000-07:00Thanks for reminding me to go back to your questio...Thanks for reminding me to go back to your questions (I had forgotten them). I think that is the nature of rechargable batteries. (Over time the charge lasts shorter and shorter - I HATE my video camera for this reason!) I thought they had gotten better but that was the advice I received over and over when I was researching a camera - stay away from rechargables.... I do go through a lot of batteries though, the upside is that I am never stuck without a battery. I have no answers sorry. Jessica's camera can take both, that is nice.<BR/><BR/>Most of my foam stamps are still crammed into the plastic containers they come in. I have a small drawer designated to foam stamps so that drawer can be ugly all by itself and stay closed.<BR/><BR/>I have started copying Jessie's ribbon idea too. Walmart sells plastic bobbins which I am very fond of.<BR/><BR/>At WW I feel like the topic of making time for you keeps coming up too. I appreciate your honesty about depression and think there was good advice in there even for those of us not depressed but definitely overwhelmed. Thanks.Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601652163975674824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168700073971452212007-01-13T07:54:00.000-07:002007-01-13T07:54:00.000-07:00Thank you for your honesty about your depression. ...Thank you for your honesty about your depression. It was a wonderful post.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731720695718097817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168562564621610952007-01-11T17:42:00.000-07:002007-01-11T17:42:00.000-07:00Hey, I'm sorry I don't have any answers to your qu...Hey, I'm sorry I don't have any answers to your questions at the top. BUt I wanted to say that I too have the same issue with my little guy trying to climb on me or grabbing my leg when I try to exercise or do anything for that matter. So frustrating. Also, if you are in need of a recommendation for a good therapist in Provo, I know that Dr McBride is highly recommended (my husband used to see him)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913667411050315656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168560921284450042007-01-11T17:15:00.000-07:002007-01-11T17:15:00.000-07:00I just bought my rechargeable batteries so no answ...I just bought my rechargeable batteries so no answer as of yet. Maybe in month or so I'll have the same issue.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I love Q&A posts. Things left unanswered can drive me crazy if I'm dying to know the answer.<BR/><BR/>I love your ribbon storage but now understand why you would do it different next time.<BR/><BR/>I'm a fan of any type of therapy that works (it's helped me quite a few times) and know some family members that would benefit from it too. I'm not so sure why they are against it or medication but I know it would be a positive. Thanks for talking about it. I know you are an example to others and that is what helps the most!melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160737120907349045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168558391438562822007-01-11T16:33:00.000-07:002007-01-11T16:33:00.000-07:00I hate to even be yet another commenter who can't ...I hate to even be yet another commenter who can't give much in the way of help with your questions. <BR/><BR/>I will say that I appreciated what you shared about your experience with depression. I started really experiencing anxiety in college, and ended up doing cognitive therapy too. I used The Midwest Center for Anxiety and Depression, and have LOVED their approach. I would recommend it to anyone b/c it is a proactive allaround approach and deals a lot with the overcoming of negative thinking, exercising, taking time to do things for yourself, etc - instead of pinpointing tragic childhood events. <BR/><BR/>It's not always easy to stay in that positive pattern though and I have to keep staying focused on doing the right things, just as you had mentioned for you. I have thought about medication and wonder if I would really benefit, so thanks for sharing that aspect of treatment.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141809612132976253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168557402856010192007-01-11T16:16:00.000-07:002007-01-11T16:16:00.000-07:00Sadly, I have no answers to your questions. I hav...Sadly, I have no answers to your questions. I have the same battery problem with my cell phone. I never talk on it, but it's always beeping low battery, and I always have it charging. I would also like to know about Rebecca's picture taking -- so lovely. Oh, and a storage solution for foam stamps. I have one Heidi Swapp set that is so cute, but the box is humongous and strangely shaped, and it drives me nuts.<BR/><BR/>I was one who asked about your ribbon, so thanks for sharing. It was just so aesthetically pleasing! I struggle with wanting (and yet not wanting) to exercise, so I appreciate the inspiration knowing it's making a difference in how you feel. The pilates girls on the DVDs seem freakishly bendy to me, but that is one thing I do enjoy doing (as long as I'm sure I have no audience - including my kids). <BR/><BR/>I also appreciate your honest sharing about depression. I, too, assumed it was being sad all the time and didn't realize it could have those other manifestations. I think my mom is suffering from this, and has been for 7 years (her parents both died suddenly the same year, and it sent her into a real downward spiral). This describes her perfectly, and gives me something to go with as far as ways to help. So, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168557354212747802007-01-11T16:15:00.000-07:002007-01-11T16:15:00.000-07:00When you asked the question before about stamps, I...When you asked the question before about stamps, I looked online and found this and really want to try it out sometime:<BR/>http://2jills.com/blog/scrapbook-kits/33/foam-stamp-storage-trunk/<BR/><BR/>The only other thing that I really saw that looked like it would work how I want is to use those plastic drawer things- sterlite or something- but it seems it would take up a ton of space and you would still be searching for letters.<BR/><BR/>No clue about the recharge batteries. Maybe go online to the battery website and see if there is a faq about it? You might just have a batch of bunk batteries or are not supposed to let them wear all the way out. Good luck with that one.<BR/><BR/>Your symptoms of the early depression are surprising- I always thought that those that have been diagnosed probably knew about it going in. I so appreciate that you are willing to share so much- both you and Jessie. I haven't ever had anyone close to me who has dealt with it so it has been eye opening to say the least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168556396538074382007-01-11T15:59:00.000-07:002007-01-11T15:59:00.000-07:00Such a lovely and informative post. Ribbon, depre...Such a lovely and informative post. Ribbon, depression, and french toast, all in one mouthful.<BR/><BR/>I will post about my cameras, a canon eos 30d and a digital elph, just for you and Jill, in a day or 2. <BR/><BR/>We use rechargeable (energizer) and have not noticed these problems. Of course, we don't use batteries a lot, so maybe their shelf life is shorter than I think... either way, I would totally call the manufacturer and see what's what.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168554183824753882007-01-11T15:23:00.000-07:002007-01-11T15:23:00.000-07:00I love that you posted this. I know lots of people...I love that you posted this. I know lots of people with depression, but its hard to understand if you don't know how they feel. Thanks for the info, I am so glad you took the time to write it.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217306186550926120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168546672101598132007-01-11T13:17:00.000-07:002007-01-11T13:17:00.000-07:00I wish I had answers for you...I haven't a clue wh...I wish I had answers for you...I haven't a clue why rechargeable batteries don't last long. I would like to know as well. As far as the foam stamps go. I just throw each alphabet in a plastic bag and it seems to work for me. <BR/><BR/>I organize my embroidery like Jessie. I don't do my ribbon that way because it's too bulky. Organizing ribbon is tough. I like the way you've done it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being so open and honest about your depression. I had no idea it was actually diagnosed. I probably should go get some advice myself...perhaps I will.amy gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655435486863334720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168546504164756322007-01-11T13:15:00.000-07:002007-01-11T13:15:00.000-07:00I can't help with your questions. My rechargeable ...I can't help with your questions. My rechargeable batteries work fine and hold their charge for a long time.<BR/><BR/>I want to know what Rebecca's photography set up is too because her photos are painful.<BR/><BR/>I would like a storage solution for foam stamps too. Mine are in ziploc bags heaped on the floor right now.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032420498045893374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21397651.post-1168544258757505052007-01-11T12:37:00.000-07:002007-01-11T12:37:00.000-07:00I don't have any answers to your quesions... sorry...I don't have any answers to your quesions... sorry. I have had the same experience with rechargeable batteries. I don't know anything about rubber stamps either.<BR/><BR/>Sorry Eva won't let you exericise. I love going to the gym and would recommend to anyone, it's pretty cheap and I'm guranteed to exercise since I'm paying for it. I do it at night once the kids are in bed and Lou's doing his homework. I love it because it's just completely me time. My cousin Karli knows a ton about exercise and loosing weight she has lost over 65 lbs, you might have seen her comment on Jill's blog yesterday. I'd totally recommend emailing her and she might be able to give you some good ideas. <BR/>Hope you are able to find some form of exercise that makes you happy. I was terrible about exercising over the holidays and now it's been hard to get back into it but I feel oh so good when I get home from the gym. <BR/>I appreciate you being so honest about your depression. When I was working on my masters in counseling and school psychology I really enjoyed learning about cognitive theory and I felt that and still do feel that it works!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203198480349062384noreply@blogger.com