6/6Willy AMPS 146

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Stephanie&Willy

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Hello all!

Willy is very happy today. He enjoyed having Evo mixed in with his FF today. He has been very affectionate this weekend and has spent a lot of time cuddling with me and DH and rolling around ON his nanner. Rasta, who doesn't like when his food sticks to the bottom of his bowl, came and mewed at me to fix it (normally he just leaves the kitchen and gives up) so I know the Evo was a big hit with him.

Gizmo figured out finally how to jump the baby gate that we use to give the cats their own space this weekend. Every time we came home he was one the wrong side! Naughty goggie!!! He sorta hops up and does a superman belly flop and corrects his feet just before hitting the ground. I wondered when he was going to learn he could do it because he jumps really really high and far naturally and on a normal basis. He is also shockingly dexterous when he wants to be. It's a quirk of his breed that many people are shocked to witness!

We have had a very busy weekend this weekend. I have been "studying" some stuff I was given for my interview on Wednesday and I have been working on facing my greatest fear/phobia which is driving (not afraid of being in cars but I am afraid of the actual driving including go-karts and golf carts). During the years, I have tried a number of tactics to tackle it, but nothing has really been able to outweigh my fear response (which includes shaking, crying, hyperventilating, getting really hot, etc) . Last week Monday if you would have told me I WOULD drive this weekend (and furthermore-- I would drive through the single busiest intersection on the busiest street to get DQ), I would have had a panic attack. I have progressed leaps and bounds thanks completely to my DH and have been driving on the freeway and through town (and I have only been at it for 2 days!). I am still very very scared and uncomfortable but I am taking it one thing at a time and in short bursts with the help of my DH who has been an emotional and mental anchor. I think his trust in my ability to do it is making me trust myself enough to keep trying.

I am hoping to catch up with everyone and checking in with condos either today/tonight or tomorrow! Even though we haven't been around or able to check in on everyone, we have been thinking of you all and sending out lots of positive energy and prayers for all our friends.

Happy Monday!
 
Congratulations on the driving Stephanie!!! That is a big fear to overcome.

Willy sounds like he had a great weekend with all the snuggles. Silly fur babies. They are all so unique and have their own quirks.

Hope you have a great week!
 
Wow Steph! Congrats on the driving, maybe soon you'll be a professional race car driver? Just kidding, but keep up the good work!

Sounds like the kitties are keeping themselves and you and the DH busy!

Have a great day!
 
Thanks guys! It's been a rollercoaster of emotions the last few days but I keep trying to remember to breathe and be positive and strong and to push myself but not so far that I can't try again later.

My mom's kinda being a PITA about the situation, but she means well. I had some questions for her about taking the actual test- DH's car occasionally doesn't have power steering, it's an ongoing issue that we haven't had time to repair yet but what if it happens when I go to take the test (ie: I wouldn't be able to drive the car like that)? She seemed to be grumpy about why we haven't gotten it fixed yet and didn't really answer my question :lol: :lol: I was trying to figure out if I should risk it and take it even though it could happen or if I should wait to get the car repaired (would take at least a week or more). I'm not in a RUSH to do it, but I wanted to do it this week so I don't lose my very amazing momentum (she wants me to take it like.. today). Moms! :roll: :lol:

I am happy that Willy has been doing better the last month or so. I think a lot of my strength to for driving has come from actively treating him and facing his FD head on. :lol:
 
Beautiful AMPS for Willy!!!!

Good luck on your interview Wednesday and I know we are all proud of you for having the courage to drive!!!! You should be proud of yourself. Anytime we tackle something that scares us and we come out smiling on the other side, it is a great personal growth!!! I'm so happy for you!!!
 
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