tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post8669364847902927665..comments2024-02-11T23:03:48.418-08:00Comments on torthúil: I can't say "I never win anything" anymoretorthúilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-9104930132039690622014-01-26T14:17:07.541-08:002014-01-26T14:17:07.541-08:00So many things in life are random, aren't they...So many things in life are random, aren't they? At least this time random was on our side. Thanks for the comment!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-68203929729651001242014-01-26T14:15:14.323-08:002014-01-26T14:15:14.323-08:00i know those contests are so random, but it sounds...i know those contests are so random, but it sounds like it was a very timely win for you. hope you enjoy your goodiesjAllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282963869813954232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-9746139140604828372014-01-21T19:33:34.609-08:002014-01-21T19:33:34.609-08:00Thank you Adi. I am thinking of you too, always.Thank you Adi. I am thinking of you too, always.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-36408272952027832092014-01-21T19:32:15.358-08:002014-01-21T19:32:15.358-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-11798052996788811322014-01-21T19:31:50.760-08:002014-01-21T19:31:50.760-08:00You are exactly right - it doesn't take away t...You are exactly right - it doesn't take away the pain, but it takes the edge off a little bit.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-25500365543882888612014-01-21T19:31:11.345-08:002014-01-21T19:31:11.345-08:00Haha! thank you for the advice. I've only shar...Haha! thank you for the advice. I've only shared some of the goodie basket with Mr. Turtle and my family. They deserve it. I will enjoy the rest to the fullest!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-56370730627963942942014-01-21T19:30:16.551-08:002014-01-21T19:30:16.551-08:00Haha! it might be a personality thing, but I think...Haha! it might be a personality thing, but I think it is also something about teachers in general. I agree that arts teachers are more resistant to being fenced in, too!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-7887901979879308322014-01-21T10:47:44.302-08:002014-01-21T10:47:44.302-08:00I don't have any words for this except that I ...I don't have any words for this except that I hope you and Mr. Turtle have a lovely spa day together. You do deserve it, and so much more. xxAdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489423723982017482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-27281698770093950072014-01-21T09:46:49.233-08:002014-01-21T09:46:49.233-08:00That's great--it pales in comparison to all th...That's great--it pales in comparison to all the IF stuff, but sometimes a little random, nice surprise can take the edge off the whole feeling that the universe is out to get you. That, and you get a spa treatment. Heaven!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-10224054834962414562014-01-20T22:17:42.474-08:002014-01-20T22:17:42.474-08:00Wow I never win anything either! So great you won...Wow I never win anything either! So great you won that. Do. Not. Share. Your. Prize. That's all I am going to say. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-91695626211681357712014-01-19T19:39:19.659-08:002014-01-19T19:39:19.659-08:00So sooo lucky of you! You totally deserve the pamp...So sooo lucky of you! You totally deserve the pampering, and Death by Chocolate is making me drool. I chuckled at that image of 'herding cats'. As an ex-teacher, I can identify with that part about how teachers hate being organized. I always thought it's a personality thing, or maybe it's the subject you teach - my theory is that arts/language teachers are more resistant to being fenced in, haha. Enjoy your break! Arielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406223623869440728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-60775730562369777822014-01-19T16:09:25.201-08:002014-01-19T16:09:25.201-08:00Yes, it will be fun to figure out how to use the g...Yes, it will be fun to figure out how to use the gift certificate. Tough times definitely can definitely bring out the good in people, as well as the reverse, so I'm happy to have received so much support.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-31164964546639865382014-01-19T16:08:17.254-08:002014-01-19T16:08:17.254-08:00haha! Yes, the impulse to give back the gifts was ...haha! Yes, the impulse to give back the gifts was at most a fleeting one...I plan to enjoy them all. I hope you enjoy cooking with your oils and vinegar. Death by Chocolate sounds amazing.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-19766466421031710322014-01-19T16:07:04.606-08:002014-01-19T16:07:04.606-08:00I will :-D It was an awesome gift collection and ...I will :-D It was an awesome gift collection and I will enjoy it!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-74926131479278377222014-01-19T16:06:36.096-08:002014-01-19T16:06:36.096-08:00yes, it's nice to have something to look forwa...yes, it's nice to have something to look forward to - either to attend with Mr. Turtle or to take a girlfriend to!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-24782976678663561032014-01-19T08:46:14.112-08:002014-01-19T08:46:14.112-08:00Yay, so glad you won that awesome door prize! Enjo...Yay, so glad you won that awesome door prize! Enjoy every bit of it, and don't let yourself feel a shred of guilt. Pick out a fabulous spa treatment for yourself and make a day of it :) I'm glad your coworkers have been supportive, and that your appointment with your doctor went well. Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507531522613335860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-52507369353958193022014-01-19T07:01:19.575-08:002014-01-19T07:01:19.575-08:00Death by chocolate? Sign me up! I know how you f...Death by chocolate? Sign me up! I know how you feel, I never win anything either, so I was shocked to win a basket of fancy oils and vinegars at a fundraiser recently. I'm not giving any of mine away though. ;)Aramishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275274008426941898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-47030869302789871792014-01-19T04:47:41.383-08:002014-01-19T04:47:41.383-08:00Enjoy those gifts!! The spa sounds like a wonderfu...Enjoy those gifts!! The spa sounds like a wonderful thing!! And you cant go wrong with food, chocolate and wine!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257674420881990140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-23501086270473532152014-01-18T19:22:53.346-08:002014-01-18T19:22:53.346-08:00I'm glad you had some good moments, and even w...I'm glad you had some good moments, and even won a prize! Death by chocolate already sounds great. These sound like a good distraction for the upcoming break, something nice in between of what must be difficult topics. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-26573740108660502482014-01-18T15:09:16.944-08:002014-01-18T15:09:16.944-08:00Yes, it was a good week for taking care. The door ...Yes, it was a good week for taking care. The door prize is awesome, but I was a bit surprised and how awkward it feels - maybe this week, in particular - to "win" or be "lucky." torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-20214885407563742142014-01-18T12:56:06.293-08:002014-01-18T12:56:06.293-08:00Well that is a great door prize! Sometimes they ar...Well that is a great door prize! Sometimes they are like free microwaves or junk! That sounds awesome! You should enjoy it! Glad you and mr had a good week taking care of each other. That is important! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164878358503729479noreply@blogger.com