life is CRAZY

@roniroxas (10560)
Philippines
February 10, 2009 7:08pm CST
are you still sane to deal with it. of course sometimes it really hits me in the head. well what can i say i only have two hands. i have four teen children and now i am taking care of my nephew Keiji and his mom need to go back at japan. but when life really hits hard i just say NO!!!!!!! im crazier than life... can life handle than craziness of me? well just to make me feel better. i cry a little breath in breath out. then ready to fight the battles of everyday life.
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
With four childer and an additional to take care of... life for you must really be crazy... i can't imagine myself in such a situation... but in a few weeks... my husband will be going back to China... so there will be only me and my daughter in the apartment... and it can be very crazy... with a full time job... a toddler... and all those household chores that i need to do all by myself...
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
yes for you it will be another battle for your husbnad will be going back to the country where he works. atleast you have a hsuband who is working and can share with expences. my son is 17 and he wanted to work part time so he can help.... i said he has to concentrate with his studies for that is what is important for now. thanks for the response. what does your husband do in china?
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
My husband is an English teacher in China... it is so nice of your sone to take the initiative... i remember working at a fast food restaurant after i graduated from high school... just so i can have extra money for myself...
@alicia812 (646)
• Australia
16 Feb 09
That's how we should deal with life isn't it roni? We all have our respective issues in life, but we need to go on and do whatever we need to do. I know how hard you work as a single parent. Keiji needs you and he's so lucky to have an Auntie Roni. You are a strong woman, and I know you can deal with life's craziness and tough times with flying colours.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 09
yes and being sorrounded by teenagers really is a good point. they make me feel young, they can help around the house so i can say that the chores are much easier. it is not easy but i can say that there are little pleasures to it as well. thanks for the response and i am really happy when i see a response from you
• Canada
14 Feb 09
Hi friend, Just dropped by to see how you are doing...and now I know. From the sound of it you are spinning in orbit that is going really fast! Stopping, shedding a tear and breathing really deep, really slow and reminding yourself that you are a survivor...and no matter how crazy life gets I believe you will always make it through. Sometimes though when you are constantly giving to others and attending to their needs every now and then it is important to carve out a little "me" time so you can regroup and recharge. Many mothers David and I work with have a hard time with that and often come up with all the reasons they can't take time for themselves. I could list them but I feel you telling me why you can't either. My response dear one is that non one can keep drawing from their own life force to sustain others without draining themselves. Taking even a little breathing space and doing a few self care things could re-charge your batteries and give you a fresh "perspective." If run too long on empty then you will not have anything left...and then what will they all do? So investing in yourself is, in realty an investment in all your loved ones. Do take care and if there is anything David or I can do beyond offering our love, compassion, care and friendship...just let us know and if we can assist we will. Feel me sending you warm, caring hugs and wishes for less stress and more blessings. Your Canadian friends, Raia and David
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
"reminding yourself that you are a survivor".... yes sweet potato, i need to remind myself that i am a survivor. and i need to survive for there are four more people who look up to me and they only get their strength from me. if i fall down and will not stand up the rest of my family will fall after me. it is a heavy load to carry but i am proud to say that i am strong enough to do it. i am also having a good communication with the Lord and that inspires me more. life is crazy.... i know everybody will say yes about that. all of us has different experience on how life can be crazy but it is up to us on how to embrace this crazy world and swallow it up with a big smile. its not easy to do it, i will be lying if i said that it was easy. but i am happy to say that i am crazy enough but still sane to cope with it. wink wink wink.
@raynejasper (2322)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
Life really is a complicated one. We need to sacrifice for our loved ones even if it gives us a hard time doing it. It is natural that we feel tired and become crazy sometimes. This is why we need to relax a bit.. Take a little time for our own relaxation and pleasure. It's not good to be working and working always without spending sometime in relaxation. Our mind needs to be refreshed as well as our emotions.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
thank you ray for the fast response. yes i am lucky that my four teen children are really big help. i am a single mom so i work and be the dad and i still am being the mom when i get home. how can it be more crazier than that. lol. but because i have four helping children and 8 hands to add to mine it can sometimes be smooth. but sometimes not for they need to do homeworks and projects as well.... but life is crazy but happy. wink wink. thanks for the response
@AXLAERO (426)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
Your a tough woman.!Yes it's true that life is crazy.but atleast you still can go on and carry everything.It's not easy to take care four teens.And your also taking care of your nephew.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
11 Feb 09
do you know the song I AM WOMAN ? it an old song but this song made me inspired and made me strong. its a girl power song and a kick as* song as well. specially the part "You can bend but never break me 'cause it only serves to make me More determined to achieve my final goal And I come back even stronger Not a novice any longer 'cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul." its a wow song for me. and i think every woman in the world needs this song for courage. thanks for the response