Funny WCW, trying to avoid the courage in a bottle, wasn't working out so well for me, as you know. I can't believe how time flies, but it has already been two weeks since my last update. (Whoops feeling like I am going to confession, and I am not even Catholic) The ups and downs continue. I have still not moved and have put that a bit on hold as you all know. Once we get close, she pulls away and I go back to same ole DB mode. I am feeling the need to mix things up, but not sure what to do. I have been living on the status quo for so long, it is getting old for me. A is still going on, W adn I connect on many nights, she has even has made the attempts to have just a W and H night, without saying as much. I am feeling empty tonight, like I need so much more, but the potential in W is there, i can see it. Last night, she as much as admitted that she is in a MLC. Losing weight, etc. I am being supportive, but fear I am too much "here". He!! she even complained about OM to me last night. Of course, they are just friends who share a child together. For me, life is good, back to myself and detaching once again. The swim season is over, with a bit of a dissappointment in that we did not have anyone make the state finals, but we had the best record in school history, not bad. Thanks for your replies, sorry I am not as active as I once was, but find a relief in not focusing on my sitch and letting things just be. I am a success story at the end of the day, regardless of how my M turns out.
Cliffy, A success story indeed! Regarding your question on my thread about Central Florida highlights:
Outdoors: Blue Springs State Park (Manatee watching if it's cool out and canoeing) Wekeiwa Springs State Park (awesome canoeing and a spring fed pool) Beaches - my favorite is Ponce Inlet (s. of Daytona Beach as far as you can drive) But Melbourne, Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna are also nice for taking the kids. For people watching, Daytona and Cocao are better
Food - Restaurants are not the strong suit. There is a cool seafood joint at Ponce Inlet called Down the Hatch, outdoor seating on the bayside. Also Boston's Fish House in New Smyrna has the best fried seafood in the area (or at least the one in Orlando does.) In the tourist area (by Disney), you can find just about everything, but at tourist prices and service levels!
Nightlife - Don't know much about beachside. Downtown Disney and CityWalk at Universal have all kinds of stuff, music, piano bars, etc. There are quite a few cool bars around town, but if you have SS with you, probably won't have much chance anyway.
If you want to try to meet up, you can send me an email as in my profile. I love taking the kids to the beach!
Take care, SD.
Me 41 W 41 Kids: S9 S7 Married 16 years Bomb dropped 2/2/07 Still living together! current thread
but find a relief in not focusing on my sitch and letting things just be. I am a success story at the end of the day,
I think this is healthy , these boards are priceless when the sitches are new , as people discover others in the same predicaments etc. I almost find it heartbreaking to read so many new stories in newcomers and knowing the tough journey they have ahead. But time does go on and we do adjust and grow through this and we succeed. Everyone here who has come through with a life, interests , better relationships with kids, friends etc has succeeded regardless of how the M worked out.
Then focus on that. Focus on your positives. Stay strong, stay steady. I am saying all that as a good reminder for me too!
Sorry you didn't make state, but here too - focus on the fact you had the best record in school history! Do you get your name painted on the bottom of the pool?
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.
Still slow and steady, the good is outweighing the bad for the time being. We are getting along just fine, but no major news. At times there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, but one never knows. I have actually started looking at different career options either within my school district, or elsewhere. I have noticed a few teaching positions in an area of the country that I have always wanted to live and have sent my resume'. Kind of a test the water type thing. I know w will never move, but trying to cover my bases in case things don't go as planned.
Hey Cliffy, good to see you post. Slow and steady is a good pace my friend and it sounds like you are settling into that structure. Very good for your own sanity.
