tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post2162776683853133809..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: Angry tears and happy tears: Thursday 13.Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-19552303802360927172011-08-02T09:59:30.296-06:002011-08-02T09:59:30.296-06:00wtf? that is so very, very strange. i have lost ...wtf? that is so very, very strange. i have lost track of your professional development, are you in social work school? i am a social worker at the VA and all i can say is wow, i have never heard of such a thing. i'm sorry that happened! b-s!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397688383690372206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-46698699705471226732011-07-28T10:05:35.462-06:002011-07-28T10:05:35.462-06:00as trite as it sounds, sometimes things do happen ...as trite as it sounds, sometimes things do happen for a reason and maybe the va thing led you to the children's hospital, and to where doing what you love to do will also make you happy. i'm glad for you that you found someone who appreciates you and wants you. hugs!momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314577864236887929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-19332958477232986412011-07-23T20:40:45.941-06:002011-07-23T20:40:45.941-06:00Wow....after all that, that's what the VA pull...Wow....after all that, that's what the VA pulls? That's absolutely horrible. I mean, it's great that the silver lining is you realized what you were truly MEANT to do, but still - how sucky is that!<br /><br />Great job on the 13-miler, that's fantastic!<br /><br />Also - how did you split the run/walk on Galloway? 10min run/1min walk? 8/2? I'm curious, because I'm tentative to run a 10K in October and I think it would be best if I did that too....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-83215071443753422732011-07-23T14:27:31.328-06:002011-07-23T14:27:31.328-06:00Happy Continued Trails and adventures!Happy Continued Trails and adventures!kodiacbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771465855452188938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-70971172808168167832011-07-23T08:29:29.312-06:002011-07-23T08:29:29.312-06:00i understand the disappointment yet the gift that ...i understand the disappointment yet the gift that resulted from it...so well. Do what you were made to do. Im going to try the ice around my neck this week while running b/c we are having a major 90 degree + heatwave and its rough.<br />thx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-83820230277756052582011-07-22T14:22:37.931-06:002011-07-22T14:22:37.931-06:00Sorry you had to deal with the jerkoffs at the VA....Sorry you had to deal with the jerkoffs at the VA. Per Forrest Gump regarding crappy days, "Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks."Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027443290806051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-51275071258039825862011-07-22T12:11:50.541-06:002011-07-22T12:11:50.541-06:00I'm sorry for your rough week and political bu...I'm sorry for your rough week and political bullshit. I can feel the sting in your words as I read them. <br /><br />I'm really glad that you'll be working with children and families, and that they'll have the opportunity to benefit from your knowledge, compassion and humor. <br /><br />Happy running!IronSnoopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981949502472813578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-40039026038162938472011-07-22T09:10:04.929-06:002011-07-22T09:10:04.929-06:00It always throws me when I can be faster with some...It always throws me when I can be faster with some walk breaks than without. Even after a year and a half it just seems unnatural.<br /><br />That whole VA thing sucks. People are unbelievable. But I guess learning what jerks they are early beats spending your time their in misery. It's sad, though, because their focus seems to be on their little games instead of making sure that our soldiers have the care they need.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-76783142283077234852011-07-22T09:08:05.610-06:002011-07-22T09:08:05.610-06:00You know as soon as I read she offered you the int...You know as soon as I read she offered you the internship I said to myself that it was meant to be. I so glad you found your place!!!<br /><br />Sounds like you are having some great runs!!!!<br /><br />Luck on the princess/daughter front!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641655714977442146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-8969286821137563912011-07-22T07:14:44.245-06:002011-07-22T07:14:44.245-06:00Maybe its a good thing the VA people were assholes...Maybe its a good thing the VA people were assholes because you found out sooner rather than later what you would rather do. I am upset they made you cry, though. A friend and I decided we'll come out to NM to bash some heads if you want us to.JojaJoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162679585508072073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-20639698566820160812011-07-21T20:16:06.462-06:002011-07-21T20:16:06.462-06:00I've read your posts the last few weeks to my ...I've read your posts the last few weeks to my 14 year old daughter. I think she understands how unwelcome she will be in our home after she graduates from college....thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.com