Life is Like That

Survival Tactics for Life's Unexpected Foibles

2005-07-21

Gotta Laugh at Life's Little Foibles

Since my last posting have I ever experienced life's little foibles. There have been alot of great lessons learned.

I always take the time to unplug my computer during thunderstorms, however never practiced unplugging the ethernet line from the network to my computer.

Unfortunately we had some outer bands from Arlene come thru that created alot of lightning and I lost my entire computer, as lightning went thru the ethernet line and zapped my motherboard. Thank goodness for backups!! We also lost our tv antenna, answering machine and one dvd player.

We've had alot of thunderstorms lately, even unplugged, lost the dsl line (but not my new computer ..thank goodness). Also a few roof panels down on mom's property and we haven't even really begun this years hurricane season. My prayers go out to all the families that were affected by Hurricane Arlene, Dennis and Emily!

Lesson 1: Always unplug everything, even your ethernet wires.

Lesson 2: Always back up your data!

Also I got news in regards to divorce, after 5 years and 12 days of waiting, it was finalized and I'm happy to report I'm finally free from all the heartache and trouble. Talk about a huge mountain off my shoulder. I really didn't believe in divorce. I was taught that marriages should last forever, however with marriage, must come trust, communication and honesty. Mine was full of mistruths, hidden truths found out after the fact and alot of violent abuse, mostly related to excess alcohol. I really can't even begin to consider what I had as a real marriage. I will be forever grateful for my precious Katherine Cheyenne (she'll be 6 in September). I look forward to finally have the ability to move forward and no longer be stagnant awaiting for it to finally be over.

Lesson 3: Research who your partner is fully. Know their past before you marry. Any criminal past...RUN. Treat each other with respect, open the door for compromise and communication and most importantly always be honest with each other.

I feel relieved, like a great weight has been lifted and I shall now finally be free to pick up the pieces and move ahead with my own successes.

I mostly feel bad for my two children, my son (16)whom was very negatively affected and has struggled to get beyond it and for Katie whom was too little to know or even get to know her father. I had very close bond with my father, so I can't imagine the heartache or missing link she will endure...

Last 4 weeks have certainly been interesting, no doubt and I do apologize for not posting a blog sooner. Still wishing for that maid and handyman to appear on the doorstep or via canoe...lol..

I look forward to writing more blog posts and always interested in your feedback.

Wishing you the Best of Success!