Happy New Year
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
May 15, 2008 5:51am CST
Eh, what P1key? You been asleep. It's May!
No I haven't been asleep, I know that it is May, and May to me is my New Year. In fact this is my first New year. 12 months ago I started down the slippery slope that is called depression - or at least I recognised that I needed to do something about it. I have written about some of this in the past and some folk here know a little about my "pottyness" as I call it. However, I need to celebrate that it is one year and I need suggestions as to what I might do for the coming year. 12 months ago I had never heard of this site for example. To me, after my family, it has been the single most helpful thing that has happened to me. My feelings of self-worth are no longer quite as low as they were and I have been so welcome and cared for here by so many. THANK YOU.
So, come on now. Suggestions please. Be as off the wall as you like - just expect an equally potty response. What shall I do in the coming 12 months?
(For auld acquaintance be forgot......)
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28 responses
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
15 May 08
Grow your collection of women's undergarments??
How about...staying positive and as wonderful as you are. That and don't ever scare me with leaving again- EVER!!!!
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@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
15 May 08
I think that is an excellent idea, P1ke. Just excellent! I hope I am on the invited list.
No trolls allowed, just good, clean fun. Well, maybe always clean. hee hee. But fun!
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@novataylor (6570)
• United States
15 May 08
My darling p1ke, you know how much I love you and how much happiness I wish for you. Depression is a horrible thing - I've been there too, and am prone to it, but I fight against it. It's when you feel that you can't walk out that door that you HAVE to walk out that door, but you know all that, I won't go on about it. What I will go on about though, is being good to yourself. That's what you need to do, and continue doing. You've found so many new friends here on the Lot and you're so very loved by them all. Keep typing here, keep up with your blog, keep writing stories (yes, the ones I like too!), and keep on the lookout for the perfect job. I know you'll find it. You're in a new and wonderful part of your life now - it only gets better from here! And no one that I know is more deserving of it than you, p1ke. You've got a huge heart and you extend yourself to help anyone that asks. You're kind and loving and generous and one more thing too - terribly sexy, oh my, you do make my little heart beat faster.
Just keep going forward. Never straight, but always forward. An old saying from my hippie days. Ok, from my earlier hippie days. We all know I'm still an old hippie. Happy New Year, darlin. I love you to pieces. XXXXXXX
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
15 May 08
Well congrats to you my wonderful friend congrats!!!! Welcome back. Depression is a crazy place to hang out, and being that you choice to change your hang out spot, I am toasting to ya!!
I would suggest you get you and the misses all dolled up and go out to a nice dinner, and then make love in the back of the car like teenagers!!!!! New Year calls for new things, a few fun risks!!
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@mummymo (23706)
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15 May 08
P1ke my darling I love you cos you are potty and kind, and caring and so considerate and I could go on but what i really want to say is I know how this feels as I have thought against the dreaded depressions since I was 23 (probably a lot younger but we didn't have a name for it til then) I have lost a few battles but am winning the war! I know that you my lovely p1ke will be victorious too!
As for the next 12 months I can see you visiting Scotland and kidnapping me as we take a mylot tour of the world , dropping in on every one of our beloved friends as we go til we need a double decker bus to go to our next stop!
PS I only say kidnap as I don't think the other half and kids would be happy if I went willingly! lol xxx
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
The thought of kidnapping you is so attractive Mummymo. But the thought of the tears in your other half's and your children's eyes would stop me doing it. I could never take from them such a precious mother, even for a whistle stop tour of myLot friends. No, they will have to come too. I shall have to get a sidecar for the bike. Come to think of it I shall have to get a bike! I am trying to think more positively. I might come to Scotland anyway. Haven't been there for a year or two. Fancy tea at the Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh?
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@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
15 May 08
P1ke, dear P1ke.
I have also had my bouts with depression so I know where you are coming from.
I had to move my house with little children and change my entire lifestyle to resolve it. I did this with the help of a counsellor and my doctor.
His perscription was to move to where I wanted to be and live the lifestyle I had always wanted to do.
It has helped me tremendously in my personal growth.
I don't know what to suggest to you. But how about a trip to Canada and the U.S.? Just a couple of weeks and you can visit all of us and WE WILL PARTY TILL YU DROP. And maybe more. HA ha.
We would love to see you, all of us, I'm very sure.
You are a wonderful human being, very sensitive, kind and caring. Very rare sometimes.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
Annie you are so sweet and your words have touched me enormously. I'd love to come over, but I would probably never come back home! Trust me, you don't want me home on the range. LOL. Your counsellor and doctor were right. My psychologist said to do the same. I am somewhere in the mid stage right now having left the old life, but not quite coming to terms with the fact that I can do what I want now - tempered by family of course. Still there is only one way to look - forwards. XX
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@AnnieOakley1 (5596)
• Canada
15 May 08
That's right, look forward. To look back is not as positive and you need positive to continue your happy journey.
I'm trying to remember what it was like back then and what encouraged me to keep on going. But I might just have a little energizer bunny inside me driving me. So we will be your energizer bunny, ok?
Love ya. ((HUGS))
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
15 May 08
Congrats to you P1ke my Dear!
now i suggest you get yourself all dolled up again and come to America and visit..bring as many family members you want and we will introduce everyone to you so they can see Our wonderful fishy that walks!..now if you want to come alone you can do that too..LOL
I'm trying to be polite and not frisky but if you do come make sure you wear your best cone bra so i can say you are Madonna's protege!
A new wardrobe is a must! Us Texans wear our spurs to bed so I hope you are frisky enough for that..LOL
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
Madonna lives near to me. I'll ring her and ask if I can be her official protegee! Mmm Spurs. I've been a pony boy once already this week. Those spurs sure do smart. LOL. But when in Texas do as the Texans do. Just call me JR (well Bobby actually. I've just got out of the shower. It's all been a dream).
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
15 May 08
You mean you've already been spuring around..LOL..Pony up Bobby!..
Small world you and Madonna..now i see the connection..heard she's really an english lass now?..still wish she was like in the 80's..now that was Madonna!
@recycledgoth (9894)
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15 May 08
Congratulations hun, you deserve to celebrate. So, what to do in the coming 12 months? Learn to sky dive perhaps? Become an artist's model? or even something as simple as looking in the mirror every morning and smiling.
I am so pleased for you hun, keep up the good work.
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
16 May 08
Learn to scream silently then P1ke because it HURTS! LOL
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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16 May 08
There's a naughty streak in you Rozie. LOL. I never did. Waxing. ROFLMAO. I just love that idea - perhaps you'd pop over and do it instead. I'd sooner have someone that I know and trust than "Martin", professional though he may be. You have set me up for the day now.
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@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
15 May 08
I'm so happy that you have come such a long way! Jolly good! (got to keep practicing you know)
Hmm to celebrate....Since your daughter is coming home on holiday you should plan one of your pancake days then go out and stroll through the garden, careful not to get covered in poo from the orangutan or get your ankles nipped from the crocodile. Sit for a spot and reflect on just how far you have come and how much better you feel after putting all that nastiness and negativity behind you. Then that evening take your lovely wife to bed, light some candles, toss rose petals across the bed, massage her feet then make sweet love to her like you did on your wedding night. Then afterwards wash her linens.
Don't worry they make special bleach now that will get the grey out without ruining the material.
After all of this wake up every day for the next 12 months with a smile on your face and take a deep breath and know that you are a wonderful man and are loved by many. Even if half of those many reside across an ocean.
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@FaerieAne2003 (679)
• United States
15 May 08
Since you have that lovely new bra, you could join a local strippers' club! I hear they make tons of money with people paying them to take their clothes off, and it could also be an ego boost! I would consider it a HUGE ego boost if someone paid me to take mine off! Alas, they only ask me to put them back on, lol!
I know how you feel emotionally, P1ke. I have Bipolar Disorder, so I get the highest of highs, and the lowest of lows. I love the idea of a "New Year" for this type of thing. If it's okay with you, I'd like to celebrate my own New Year next year. It sounds like it's therapeutic in it's own right, and I do hope that it works well for you.
My sister and I are both members on here, and we often talk about discussions or comments from our "favorites". You are among them, along with a few others. We think you are a very cool person, with a great sense of humor. I hope you have a wonderful day, P1ke! I hope that you continue to do well, my friend, in all of your endeavors. Whether you join that strippers club, travel to Tibet and become a monk, or become a Sherpa for the climbers of Mt. Everest, I wish you well! Congratulations, and Happy New Year.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
I think there would be a major disappointment once the final tassle had been twizzled and last hook undone. Not quite what the audience would have been expecting!! Maybe that's the pont that you join me on stage. I could be the comedy warm up and you the one that the boys tongues all hang out at? Good partnership eh?
Bi Polar can be a pain I am sure. I have know a few people with it. I don't know how therapeutic my New Year is yet. I want to use it to look forward, but I keep glancing over my shoulder and seeing what has been. But things will improve I am sure. Remain positive if possible. That's very sweet of you and your sister to talk about my discussions. They are mostly the ravings of a potty person. LOL. Thank you for your good wishes too. I very much appreciate them.
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@ellie333 (21016)
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15 May 08
HAPPY NEW YEARCongratulations on achieving so much in the past year. All I can suggest for the year ahead is to keep doing what your doing. You make a lot of people here very happy and like you say sometimes it is a front as you yourself might be feeling a bit low but you still manage to help others. I hope that this is a two way thing. You are surrounded by people that love and care for you in life and in myLot life. Onwards and upwards eh! You also have a lovely trip to Singapore later in the year which I am very envious of, lucky you. Big hugs Ellie :D
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
15 May 08
my suggestion for your new year just be your loveable,
humorous, good natured fishy self and mylot like
crazy like the rest of us. swim around in your
fishy pool and make us laugh every once in
awhile so we do not get all bored and wake
up the pesky trolls.Mylot has been a godsend to
me also as I was falling into depression after
having been forcibly retired now I look forward
each day to mylotting and all my wonderful
friends. happy new year pikefish.
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@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
15 May 08
Happy New Year to you. About 8 years ago I was depressed too. It took a while for me to overcome it as well, so I understand the joy you are feeling now.
I suggest you surround yourself with positive influences. There is a great book out there called "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. She talks about the power of positive thinking. See, the Universe reacts to the way you think, act, and the things you say, so if it's all negative, that's what you get in return. Positive thing is much more rewarding. Not only does it help you, but it rubs off on the others around you.
Try taking up meditating. THAT helps immensely.
I am so happy that you are on the road to recovery, I hope it continues.
BTW I was just reading an article that said people that form on-line friendships ARE a lot happier. Because of the anonymity of the internet, it makes it easier for people to open up and reveal things they can't or won't to their loved ones
I am thrilled we have all found each other, I hope all of our friendships will continue to flourish.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
Thank you Dizz. I haven't heard of that book, but I shall ask Mr Amazon if he has a copy. I have been working hard o my positivity. I'm not there yet, but it's coming. I think that you are so right about on-line friendships. The major downside to it though is that you end up spending far too much time at the computer - just like the office. LOL.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
16 May 08
There is a great book out there called "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
I own that book as well along with several others that have been tremendously helpful to me over the yrs....I've been dealing with mental disorders and severe depression pretty much all my life so I'll be more than happy to suggest additional titles should anyone like...
@cinderella2007 (2662)
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15 May 08
Since its P1key's new year, I think you deserve a treat to reward yourself for battling the hard times and coming through!!
If you could treat yourself (and not with a whole day on mylot) what would it be??
We all love you and your 'quirky' potty responses x
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
Treat myself Cinders? My whole life is one huge narcissistic voyage. On my 50th birthday I was asked by my family what I would like. There were some very generous offers of things that would have been lovely. I chose to have a dinner with all my family there. For them to give me a few hours of their time (they are all frantically busy and we rarely meet up together) was the best present that I could have. We had a dinner and a night in an hotel - next morning mayhem returned. But to me, a few hours with those that I love the most was all that I would ask. So an indulgence for me would be just for someone to give me a little of their time. Fortunately I get that everytime someone places a response to one of my discussions. I love you all for doing that. XX
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@cinderella2007 (2662)
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15 May 08
Yes I enjoy it when the family gets together as it isnt done that often especially since my dad in all the way in Shetland Islands. The last time I saw him would be last June when my twin brother got married!! Im hoping to visit him sometime this year but not sure when!!
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
29 May 08
Congrats! Sorry that I am just now getting to this discussion but my inbox just kept piling up, so today I thought I would start at the buttom and go up. Depression can be hard on a person I know I have and still do suffer from it. Mylot members have helped me through some pretty rough moments with which I totally appreciate.Well it is almost summer and nothing like taking a long refreshing let it all hang out skinny dip in a pond, buy a new HOG preferrably a Harley Motorcycle, Or buy a new pool and poker game table and start inviting the boys over for a night out. They provide the munchies and drinks you provide the tables and music.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
29 May 08
Okay, but beaware that some ponds have snapping turtles so letting it all hang out is maybe not so good an idea..lol Once they latch on it is hard to get them to let loose and then you might in the end be buying a pink Harley.Being stuck at home alot and not being able to get out and do things with your buddies can make some a little depressed. I know I sometimes feel better after a day out of my house. We used to have Friday night game night where anygame goes we used to play anything from poker,rook and rummy to scrabble. And everyone brought something to contribute to the game night. Then it winded down when the others had kids. I am now in th eprocess of trying to get it started up again since everyone's kids are atleast almost 3. Do you have grandkids? Maybe, a nice day at the park with them and getting to play frisbe or such would be helpful. For me it is playing badmitten. For my mom it is dancing she loves to dance. Well, I do hope you get lots of helpful suggestions to help you celebrate and bring in the new year with lots of new traditions that will keep you busy.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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29 May 08
Grandchildren? Give me a chance. My "real" daughter is only 19 and I don't anticipate anything there for another five years at least! But she and I go to the coast a lot and have a good time together. My wife comes too sometimes, but I think that she likes to be rid of us for an hour or two sometimes. I shall have to keep an eye out for those snapping turtles though, Ouch!!
@agfarm (930)
• United States
15 May 08
Dearest P1key.....I will always respond to any of your requests ( LOL )
Congrats. on your 1 yr. Anniversary!
I'll keep this post potty-free since it is an Important Post.
You are very much Loved , and I'm positive it's not on just Mylot either!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a Beautiful Day.....my Beautiful Friend!!!!!!
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
15 May 08
Happy New Year to you!! If I were you I would spend this year pampering yourself for all you have succeeded in. Make this the best year of your life! I wish you the best in the year to come and wish you all the happiness in the world!!
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
16 May 08
Suggestions of how to keep P1ke Happy Potty instead of Sad Potty:
1. Never make him clean the 'potty' in the loo!
2. Learn to square dance.
3. Enter kite flying competitions.
4. Learn to carve wooden conical bras to wile away the winter months by a cosy fire.
5. Keep writing on his blog.
6. Get a Clown outfit and crash children's birthday parties.
I could give you dozens more, but I'm saving some for me! LOL
Congrats on your milestone P1ke - stick with us and you will never go sad potty into that good night.....
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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16 May 08
ROFLMAO. Thank you Sparky. I have danced in squares before. Trafalagar Square on New Year's Eve (the conventional one), a Spanish square one warm evening when the Sangria flowed too freely - is that what you mean? I have no doubt that sticking with you all will lead me to a differently state of pottyness. But one that I would enjoy immensely. Thanks for keeping me insane. XX
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
16 May 08
Why P1ke, I do believe I see you absolutely 'sparkling'! LOL
@paid2write (5201)
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15 May 08
Well you may be a bit potty but I am really pleased to know that myLot has made such a difference to you. I wish you a much brighter future.
As for the next twelve months. Enjoy the good things in life, go on appreciating your family and value yourself a little more.
This is the start of your new year so make it a good myLotting one.
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