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INTJer

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I just heard possibly the best theological term in a long time…Prophetic ambulance chaser….One who tries to pin a prophetic verse to every news headline.
That's great! I heard a similar expression - pin the tail on the anti Christ.
 
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MissCris

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This day has been so productive that I think I'll have another one tomorrow. A day, I mean. No guarantees it will be productive.

Unfortunately, I thought for some reason that it would be a good idea to pack up all my movies and books and then send them with my mom to my new place (to cut down on the number of trips up and down the stairs here Saturday). So, I could...uhh...yeah, I'm sort of at a loss right now for what to do with my evening. I'm sure I'll figure it out.

I still have paint.

And glitter.
 

lil_christian

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For me, seeing Mocha was productive enough. I should be able to see him again Friday either before or after I go to the doctor (my homeopathic doctor). :) I miss Mocha, but I know he's in good hands, and that he's getting better and that before I know it, he'll be coming back home, and in the next few months, he and I will be playing a classic game of tug of war. :) Maybe not as hard as he used to, but he loves playing with that toy. I don't think he'll give it up until the day he dies (which hopefully won't be for quite a while longer)!

I know you guys may be getting sick and tired of hearing about him...but this guy has been with me through everything. I've had him since I was 6 years old. We've had a strong bond since the day he came home with us (except for that really short period of time where I didn't like him because I didn't name him. That went on for like 5 days. Then I loved him). When it's storming out, I'm the one that helps keep him semi-calm. When he goes to the vet for checkups, I try to be with him every time because me being there makes him feel better. And he makes me feel better. God made dogs for this very reason. He knew the joy they'd give us over the years. I thank God for all of my pets, because He has used them so greatly in my life. ♥ God bless pets.
 
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Evie, nobody's tired of hearing about Mocha. We all love you, and we all like dogs.

OR ELSE.

I mean, nobody minds. We're happy he's ok :)
 
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Ugly

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Before I went back to therapy I put it off, I dragged myself there. I knew I'd have to go places where I didn't want to go. Of course we went there. I'd leave and feel better but sort of still hanging on to the hurt. Eventually that stopped and I felt better, it took a year and a half with the best counselor I've ever had. He dealt with PTSD and he was good at it. He told me that when our time was done I'd feel so good that I wouldn't even recognize myself, he was right. I am so much more positive about things. I don't dwell on those past hurts anymore, I'm free. Hang I there Ugly, it's worth it.
Yeah, i went to counseling a few years ago, in CA. But after a few visits the guy said some stupid stuff, so i quit.
And then just a couple years ago i was going, but i don't think i was with the right person. She was a family counselor more and quite pretty, so it made for a distraction hahaha. I'm now on my 4th counselor. I've actually wanted to do this since my teens. So i'm eager, but this was one of the hardest hitting sessions i've ever had haha. I lived though. Thanks for the encouragement.
 

CatHerder

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So, it's kind of funny. I mentioned the other day how i felt as if i wasn't progressing in most ways with my counseling because i get so sidetracked by things i need to discuss that happen each week. So i never get into deeper issues. Today that changed. And man was it uncomfortable.
As i mentioned, she's a Christian, and man did she show it today haha. She was quoting scripture and challenging my views on myself and how i perceive God. She made some observations i was rather surprised to hear about myself. And some i knew about, but didn't think were so obvious. She challenged me to answer questions calling out my double standards on how i view God sees me vs what i say to others. Things i'm well aware of, actually, but was surprised she picked up so easily. She hammered me with stuff. In a good way i guess.
I honestly was not able to make myself answer some things. To speak them. She had to eventually move to 'easier' subjects before going as deep as she did. Even then i was rather resistant. She told me i was very closed off. That i had walls up. Thick ones. I never saw myself that way.
It's funny, i've always saw myself as a pretty open person, for the most part. But a friend has recently told me that i never share much with her. She's mentioned it a few times. And then when i posted some things in this thread i've received a few comments on how i don't often open up here. And now this today with my counselor. It's a little confusing. But a lot about myself confuses me. I think i have a lot of myself figured out, since i'm pretty introspective, but this is a bit of an upheaval. But at the same time might explain some things i have wondered about. Possibly...
so...you are saying that you are a work in progress, like the rest of us?
 
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Today - not the best day. My ex-husband's wife keeps showing up at my gym. I switched days so I could avoid her and now she's coming on my new days. It really has me bummed.... I really really love this class I've been taking there, and it's looking like I'm not going to be able to go to it now that she's shown interest. This town is soooo too small for both of us. :(

Then there was a charge-back dispute for a job I did last month, and $200 has been frozen in my account until it's handled - up to 90 days. It said they didn't recognize the charge (large corporation) so I am hoping it can be handled easily once they are supplied with the information on it. I don't know how this happened. I sent my contact a paid invoice two days before the dispute, and she acted like all was well. Ugh. So much needless red tape.

And my phone isn't charging properly. It's still under warranty but if I send it in for repairs I'll be phoneless for several days, and this is my business line.

Hmmm, I think that's it for now. It's amazing how a few little things can ruin a perfectly good day.
 

Oncefallen

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Yeah, i went to counseling a few years ago, in CA. But after a few visits the guy said some stupid stuff, so i quit.
And then just a couple years ago i was going, but i don't think i was with the right person. She was a family counselor more and quite pretty, so it made for a distraction hahaha. I'm now on my 4th counselor. I've actually wanted to do this since my teens. So i'm eager, but this was one of the hardest hitting sessions i've ever had haha. I lived though. Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm glad to hear that you tried counseling again after three failed attempts, most people give up if the first one doesn't work out. In order for counseling to really work there needs to be a connection between the therapist and the client and as we all know there are some people we click with and some we don't. I was fortunate in that my first time around God led me to the counselor that was a perfect match. I had more than my share of AHA moments like you just had.
 
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MissCris

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Grace.... :( sorry to hear all that.

Wanna hang out and eat ice cream and glitterize stuff that belongs to the guys of CC? It won't solve anything, but if we invite all the ladies from here...we could take over the WORLD!

...or, you know, I can just pray that things work out and offer my last (for real this time!) hug...

*hugs*
 
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Grace.... :( sorry to hear all that.

Wanna hang out and eat ice cream and glitterize stuff that belongs to the guys of CC? It won't solve anything, but if we invite all the ladies from here...we could take over the WORLD!

...or, you know, I can just pray that things work out and offer my last (for real this time!) hug...

*hugs*
Let's do both! *hugs* *glitters*
 
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persNickety

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Goodnight, lovely folks. I hope you all have the sweetest of dreams, especially those who have been on hard times lately! There are so many recently!! God bless, find peace in Him! Don't forget to breathe and rest. Seek First the Kingdom of God, the rest will follow.

peace <3
 
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Ugly

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I'm glad to hear that you tried counseling again after three failed attempts, most people give up if the first one doesn't work out. In order for counseling to really work there needs to be a connection between the therapist and the client and as we all know there are some people we click with and some we don't. I was fortunate in that my first time around God led me to the counselor that was a perfect match. I had more than my share of AHA moments like you just had.
Actually my last counselor had decided to quit for her family. She was quite good and i was upset to see her go. But she handed me off to the current one, so it worked out.
But being interested in psychology and all i know it can take time to find someone good for you. It seems to have paid off.
 
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MissCris

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Too hot to sleep. There's a thunderstorm rolling in...it's not doing anything but setting fires all over the place. One stupid curl keeps escaping the scrunchy and falling on my neck; I keep thinking it's a moth and hitting it. The outside of the screen is covered in moths...even they don't approve of this weather.

Oppressive heat= bad hair= bug hallucinations.

None of this is acceptable. I want to sit in a bath tub full of ice (but without waking up to find someone stole my kidney).

Is it winter yet?
 
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Too hot to sleep. There's a thunderstorm rolling in...it's not doing anything but setting fires all over the place. One stupid curl keeps escaping the scrunchy and falling on my neck; I keep thinking it's a moth and hitting it. The outside of the screen is covered in moths...even they don't approve of this weather.

Oppressive heat= bad hair= bug hallucinations.

None of this is acceptable. I want to sit in a bath tub full of ice (but without waking up to find someone stole my kidney).

Is it winter yet?
When it gets too hot inside the house I grab a small towel and soak it with cold water and then wrap that around my neck like a scarf. It works pretty well for me. Maybe you should try it.
 
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Tintin

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If that was because of my comment, I was being sarcastic. :p

There are greater things that can be done to kids, especially nowadays. I've had my share on being bullied too.
Yes, my reply was in answer to your comment. I'm glad you were being sarcastic. Remember, you can never use to many smileys... :p
 
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Today my fiancé introduced me to someone else as "my fiancée" for the first time. I know it sounds silly, but I mentally scrapbooked that moment. :)

my friend's wedding is this Saturday! Tomorrow is the bachelorette party, and people have been surprisingly cooperative and helpful. It's a welcome change compared to the bridal shower. Rehearsal on Friday, and then on Saturday I'm booked for wedding stuff from 8am to 10pm. Whew! This wedding feels more like a performance than a celebration.
 
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Tintin

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Today my fiancé introduced me to someone else as "my fiancée" for the first time. I know it sounds silly, but I mentally scrapbooked that moment. :)

my friend's wedding is this Saturday! Tomorrow is the bachelorette party, and people have been surprisingly cooperative and helpful. It's a welcome change compared to the bridal shower. Rehearsal on Friday, and then on Saturday I'm booked for wedding stuff from 8am to 10pm. Whew! This wedding feels more like a performance than a celebration.
Love, I don't find that silly at all! I think that's awesome. :D
 
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MissCris

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I love finding nastygrams from my landlord taped to the door..."Dear Tenant, grumble grumble grumble blah blah blah yadda yadda yadda CALL ME ABOUT THIS".

She's mad that I'm moving out. It's not against my lease, but she's mad anyway.

Fun times.