Conversation #41: Catastraphisation

Do you watch Parenthood? If so, last week you heard this word? Christina (one of the moms) described it as what she does by looking into the future and imagining the worse possible scenario. I think I do this. I always called it worse-case-scenario planning, or just “planning” to not sound crazy, but doesn’t Catastraphisation have a better ring to it?

I always think in my mind all of the different things that could possibly happen and solutions to all of the problems. It may be a sickness, but it gives me peace of mind. Some examples, I always looking into the parking situation before I go somewhere new to make sure I have cash if needed. I never check bags anymore because I assume the airlines will lose them, and I usually pack my favorite items when going on vacation. I think about what a citizen might say when I’m call them back at work to make sure I have an answer for any angle. I would have made a great boy scout!

Actually, just writing all of that makes me realize I’m a little crazy. I need to loosen up, but I don’t want to do something silly that may have a negative effect later on in life. Basically, I just think too much! How about you – do you suffer from Catastraphisation?

Comments

Conversation #32: Kitchen Design Help!

Okay, I don’t really know that too many people read this blog since I moved to a new address, but I’m begging if you do, please help me. I am at a loss on what to do with part of my kitchen. Here is how I painted my kitchen 3 years ago: It was fun, bright, and I like it, but we decided it needed to be a bit more grown-up these days. I knew we would have to paint it before we moved so we decided to just go ahead and do it now for a change. We decided to go with a gray so that it would be neutral but not boring. However, the gray had a strong blue tone to it on the walls and now I need to phase out my turquoise decor I think. Here are some afters (still putting it back together): Some of these are the same shots but with/without flash to show the colors. I think I really like the new color, but the turquoise trim does not go anymore in my opinion. I’m trying to figure out what to do with it, and I need help!!! ...

A Conversation about Absenteeism

Wow! It has been too long. I have still kept up on reading everyone’s blogs, but commenting and writing have been out the window for me. I have thought often about blog topics, and I’ll try to get back on regular posts tomorrow. Basically, the last few weeks have been full of preparing for this past Saturday. What was this past Saturday, you may ask? My incredibly intelligent and amazing husband graduated from law school!!!!!!!!! I can hardly contain my excitement. I am proud beyond words, and now we just have one last hurdle: the bar exam. I know the next two and half months will still be full of study, but it still doesn’t squash my excitement of no more late night classes, missed parties, or tension filled finals weeks. We are done! I only say “we” because it is definitely a path that affects both the student and family, but trust me, the hubby did ALL the work! Needless to say though, we had lots of family in town...

Conversation #190: Build 'Em Up

I was so excited when I read about this new blog link-up happening. I love Eri n and Kelly 's blogs, and I love the idea of women building each other up. There is so much negative and sadness in this world and that just gets me down some days. So let's build each other up and encourage each other! I invite you to take part! The topic this week is "Bringing Faith to Life." If you had asked me to write about this a year or two ago, I would have written such a different pose. God has opened my eyes and revealed so much of His truth to me over the last couple of years that my Faith has just grown and changed so much in such a good way. If you are a long time reader, I shared some of my faith story a while back, but I will give a brief overview real quick. I grew up in a Christian home, became a believer and was baptized in August 1999 (between 8th grade and my freshman year), and then tried to live life following a bunch of "rules" that were probably...

Conversations with a Conservative

Search This Blog