"Despite all my rage, I'm still just a rat in a cage."

[snapdragon76]

*sigh* Yesterday was a somewhat emotional day for me for some reason. For one thing, My computer was acting slow (the two hours I took on those summaries didn't help any), so I was behind on everything, which meant I couldn't get done what I wanted to which made me extremely frustrated. So therefore, if I came off a bit harsh to some of you, I apologize.

My empathy vibe is on overload a bit too. I mean, I have a few friends who are going through quite a lot right now and I feel lost as to how to help them. I mean, all I can give them is my support, but I sometimes feel that it's not enough. I feel helpless in a way. The rational part of me knows I can't 'fix' everyone, but the emotional part of me still wants to try. If I ever do become a therapist, I hope I don't suffer emotional burnout. Of course, most of the people I'd be talking with, I wouldn't be close friends with, so I can stay more neutral.

I have to return the movies today and I've only watched two of them (out of four). I'd rent the other ones again, but they'd be due Friday and I wouldn't have any time in the interim to be able to watch them, so it'd be a bit pointless.

Hopefully today I can get the stuff done that I meant to do yesterday. I also have a hair appointment at 7:30 this evening. My hair is getting to be a bit shaggy. I don't even remember the last time I got it cut.

I don't know if I'll be able to be on tomorrow or not. I know I won't be on Friday and Saturday because that's when we're having the Estate Sale of my grandmothers.

Trivia of the day: There are no wild deer of any kind in Australia, and the small red deer is the only one found in Africa.

Comments

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

Often times the best support is having someone who can listen. You can surely provide that for your friends. :) No need to try to solve their problems, they can figure that out for themselves.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know. But sometimes, during the really hard times, I feel like I should do more.

But I'll never stop being a shoulder to lean on...

I'll miss you in LJ land.......

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

good luck and hang in there,

you're a great LJ buddy!

*hugs*
Chris

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

*chuckles* We're just setting up tomorrow, and I don't know how long it'll take. I should be back on eventually, just not at my usual time.

And thanks! You are too!

Oh, I have your icon ready: (http://photobucket.com)

If you want it to be changed, just let me know!

It's beautiful.......

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

thanks so much! I will add and credit:)

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm really glad you like it. I tried not to agonize over it too much...

My icons are like my children, in a way. Isn't that sad? xD

Not at all......

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

My stories are my kids.

Don't worry. Yours went to a good home:)

*hugs*

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! I know it did.

Make sure he goes to bed on time and that he cleans behind his ears. And you already know his favorite food...

[rosehiptea.livejournal.com]

I know I'm one of the people who's going through stuff. Honestly, I do appreciate your listening and I also know there's no way anyone can solve my problems for me.

But if you need some space to clear your own head, and not read for a while, I really understand. I put it there but I really hope no one feels they have to read it.

(And I'm not reacting badly to what you said in any way. I just wanted to reassure you that you shouldn't feel bad.)

I hope you feel better soon.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Thanks for understanding. I don't mind reading it. And I am glad to know that can can be of a little help in one way or another...

And I'm feeling better now. It was just one of those day where everything hit me upside the head at one time and it caught me off guard so I couldn't 'brace for impact' as it were.

[f-ireworks.livejournal.com]

Hello,
I hope it's all right that I post here. I had read your posts before in some of my friends' journals and I don't know why I hadn't come here before! Thanks for your link to undeadmiko 's journal. In your user page I also found your VashxMeryl LJ comm and was so excited about that. Thanks!

I hope things go well with your computer and with everything you need to do (your hair appointment will probably be fun and relaxing). I am sure your friends appreciate you just listening and are very grateful they have a friend like you :-)

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I's perfectly fine to post here if you want! Welcome!

And I'm glad you found the Vash/Meryl comm as well!!

Yes, I enjoyed my hair appointment very much. Next time I think I'm going to get some color to it.

My computer is fine now.It's just randomly slow on occasion. I think it may have to do with the bunch of downloaded stuff I have on it. I may need to make some room...

Oh, I know they do...

[f-ireworks.livejournal.com]

I'm going through the same thing with my computer. I pretty much download everything I see is up for dowloading so my hard drive is rather "crammed." I was functioning with a few MB or free space the other day, so I had to perform an emergency CD-burning session...

I'm glad you enjoyed your hair appointment :-)

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I'm reluctant to burn any CD's, because I still want to have my iTunes stocked, but if I do burn anything, it'll probably be the ton of images I have.

Yes, I did. Very much...

[zelamenomiko.livejournal.com]

*hug* I know what you mean about feeling helpless. A friend of mine got in touch with me last night and told me that her father had died that day. I spent two hours or so just talking with her and listening, wishing I could be there for her (she lives up north) and knowing that I'd never be able to get away to be there. I felt so helpless in the face of her grief, but she kept telling me how much it meant just to have someone to talk to, even if it was just listening to me ramble about my latest book obsession.

sometimes, though, just knowing that you're there, supporting them, can go farther than anything else. It lets us know that we're not alone, and that there are other people out there who are rooting for us to overcome and succeed.

I'm happy to know that you're there for me. ^^ *hugs*

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Awww, thanks sweetie. It helps me to know that just being there is helpful to someone, even if it isn't in person.

And you know that I'll always be there for you. For all of you.


*hugs*