tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.comments2023-10-22T07:07:59.123-04:00GIRL, CRAFTEDJordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-45198463720897184232015-09-18T10:06:25.369-04:002015-09-18T10:06:25.369-04:00Hey Radboe, thanks for the encouragement and the s...Hey Radboe, thanks for the encouragement and the sharing. You keep being your wonderful self, and I'll try to do the same! It's nice to know we're each of us not alone in this struggle...it makes me feel like we're all better armed to fight this battle.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-7243656965424072322015-08-18T15:15:39.961-04:002015-08-18T15:15:39.961-04:00This is a great post Jordan! I can sense your frus...This is a great post Jordan! I can sense your frustration about your own conflicting thoughts about acceptance from yourself and acceptance from "society". I too have struggled over the years with my weight going up and down (quickly) and just wanting to HONESTLY and COMPASSIONATELY love myself no matter what. When I'm on the thinner side however, and start to get comments about how good I look, I feel it anxiety inducing, like great! Now I have to maintain this somehow? Because I know my body will change again. I don't think some women understand how uncomfortable it is to be "picked on" when you are thin. Getting huffy backhanded compliments about my "cute and tiny" body is not complimentary. Especially when one has worked hard to be healthy and feel comfortable in their own skin.<br />When little things start to bother me about myself I turn it around and think, "Would I ever notice this about someone else?? and if I did would I care or think it's a negative reflection about that person??" The answer 10 times out of 10 is no. And then I go about my day realizing no one else gives a crap either, ha! So liberating. I'm glad you shared your thoughts on this as body image issues are so prevalent in the world for both women and men. Maybe we should work on our heads and hearts and our bodies will follow. radboeracklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073253084407523301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-69908181014991820752015-08-05T10:46:57.084-04:002015-08-05T10:46:57.084-04:00It's true that plumbing isn't an easy job....It's true that plumbing isn't an easy job. It really takes professionals to get the task done effectively. While some try some DIY's solutions, it could lead to creating a bigger problem when not done properly. Anyway, I hope that there will be no more leaks in your house after that repair.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/+PerfectionPlumbingDrainCleaningLtdSaskatoon/about?hl=en" rel="nofollow"> Lovella Cushman @ Perfection Plumbing </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914703099797506311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-88261288776592469382015-06-17T10:41:42.596-04:002015-06-17T10:41:42.596-04:00We have more in common than you could ever imagine...We have more in common than you could ever imagine - so.... I'm encouraging us both? lol as long as you're happy, that's all that matters :) Angele @Shoeboxbegonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346868065830488365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-80341354888892270802015-06-17T10:38:34.186-04:002015-06-17T10:38:34.186-04:00Thanks, Angele! I appreciate the encouragement!Thanks, Angele! I appreciate the encouragement!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-62874298896183091392015-06-17T10:37:46.014-04:002015-06-17T10:37:46.014-04:00Thanks, Karen! I'm excited!Thanks, Karen! I'm excited!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-89142218415887585322015-06-16T22:11:13.819-04:002015-06-16T22:11:13.819-04:00I live this post Jordan! I have too many words ab...I live this post Jordan! I have too many words about this, yet not enough. Enjoy the 'bike' ;) xox now I just hope this comment doesn't post 10 times #comentingfromphone #issues Angele @Shoeboxbegonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346868065830488365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-78221373969552280882015-06-16T18:23:08.167-04:002015-06-16T18:23:08.167-04:00Nice to see you back on that bike! Nice to see you back on that bike! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-41960210500462042062015-04-20T18:24:08.149-04:002015-04-20T18:24:08.149-04:00It's alright to call the professionals, especi...It's alright to call the professionals, especially if the problem has escalated to a level that you can’t handle by yourself. At least the effort leads you towards strengthening the foundations of your house. It makes the plumbing more than useful, as it improves upon the other aspects of your house as well. Anyway, I hope that’s the last time you have to deal with such plumbing problems. Good luck!<br /><br /><a href="http://totalplbg.blogspot.com/2015/01/denver-heating-equipment-selection.html" rel="nofollow">Roxanne Vaughn @ Total PLBG</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717048815997980766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-23751506226366738912015-01-18T17:17:47.824-05:002015-01-18T17:17:47.824-05:00My heart aches for you, it really, honestly does. ...My heart aches for you, it really, honestly does. I don't have a plumbing leak, but I have a wonky light the defies logic. No matter who does it, or how often, it just QUITS. Ah, the joys of home ownership eh?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-52921796077171588072014-11-19T15:24:16.602-05:002014-11-19T15:24:16.602-05:00Your day was marginally bettter than mine. The mot...Your day was marginally bettter than mine. The motor blew in my car half way to a drs appt. One of them days........Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-25711603097153480542014-10-08T10:32:56.440-04:002014-10-08T10:32:56.440-04:00Thank You, this is a really great post. I am going...Thank You, this is a really great post. I am going to forward it to my loved one who needs to hear this advice from someone other than me.<br />I like the way you said the things you had to say too. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-55796442567007169772014-09-18T15:01:08.913-04:002014-09-18T15:01:08.913-04:00I'm going to make some to put in my Christmas ...I'm going to make some to put in my Christmas boxes.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-59966870371265827092014-09-01T21:54:01.908-04:002014-09-01T21:54:01.908-04:00That washer/dryer combo does exist. I had one when...That washer/dryer combo does exist. I had one when I lived in Europe. Now, whether or not you can find those in North America is a whole other story. ;)Christine M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13951441597673232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-64036177732769095762014-08-24T19:32:24.178-04:002014-08-24T19:32:24.178-04:00I love your honest post. Glad that life is keeping...I love your honest post. Glad that life is keeping you busy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-22285990956318031712014-08-22T10:35:11.847-04:002014-08-22T10:35:11.847-04:00Why haven't we organized this yet??? :)Why haven't we organized this yet??? :)Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-71982946225004087572014-08-19T16:18:22.684-04:002014-08-19T16:18:22.684-04:00What if there's someone on the dating site WHO...What if there's someone on the dating site WHO DOESN'T HAVE A FACE?! WHAT ABOUT THEM?! Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405145486006108557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-55944482454326724912014-08-16T09:10:34.658-04:002014-08-16T09:10:34.658-04:00I tweeted this. Hope it helps!I tweeted this. Hope it helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-43572332386749524512014-08-13T17:17:24.111-04:002014-08-13T17:17:24.111-04:00I wrote a big, long comment and then hit publish, ...I wrote a big, long comment and then hit publish, now it's gone! Agh! (this is me trying again...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212473834138014090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-87967465476993138222014-08-11T12:51:15.430-04:002014-08-11T12:51:15.430-04:00It would seem modern medicine has little patience ...It would seem modern medicine has little patience for respect toward the human condition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-86570350467695287462014-08-04T09:25:31.894-04:002014-08-04T09:25:31.894-04:00Better to share, than suffer alone in our grief.Better to share, than suffer alone in our grief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-49431044784663733802014-07-14T17:45:07.341-04:002014-07-14T17:45:07.341-04:00Interesting that you are training the dog yourself...Interesting that you are training the dog yourself. Typically therapy dogs are trained, then placed with a user. I can see why people are curious and ask questions. Having puppy walked guide dog puppies in training, I completely understand, however part of our jobs as volunteers, trainers and users of trained dogs is the education role. Time is precious, but unless people are educatec, then the ignorance continues to perpetuate itself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-34192318723523244742014-07-14T16:01:15.639-04:002014-07-14T16:01:15.639-04:00It was great to read your posts about what to do w...It was great to read your posts about what to do when you come across a service dog team. I too have a small service dog and I have run up against all of your points and then some. One great experience I have had though was at a Metro grocery store in my neighbourhood. Apparently a customer had ratted me out, lol, to the manager - that I had a dog in the store and so the manager approached me but instead of saying 'no dogs in the store' - ASSUMING a negative comment and result not to mention a bad feeling for me, the manager said 'is he a service dog?' She gave me the benefit of the doubt and then apologized for stopping us and went on her way. I thought it was such a positive approach.<br /><br />I hope alot of people read this article though because we sometimes are up against very uncomfortable situations as you describe here and on top of medical issues we already deal with that's something we can do without.<br /><br />Thanks again for the posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-53906013330902262932014-07-14T09:43:17.603-04:002014-07-14T09:43:17.603-04:00It's different for every team, Anonymous. It t...It's different for every team, Anonymous. It totally depends on the needs of the individual. Service dogs can be trained to do everything from bringing someone their water or meds, to detecting the start of a medical incident, to making space in a crowded room, to seeking out a specific human in an emergency. Pretty amazing canine heroes!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-42500594523646616522014-07-14T09:41:47.586-04:002014-07-14T09:41:47.586-04:00Thanks for the encouragement, Peggy! It's a ve...Thanks for the encouragement, Peggy! It's a very important topic, non-visible disabilities. Even though it's scary to share, I keep blogging about it and people like you keep making it worth it!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.com