New Suxs Thread

[SymphonicEnkelli]

My anxiety is getting the better of me today. I have SO much to get done before Sunday. I have to finish making two hats, start two more, do all my class paperwork, finish painting one flat, start and finish another.... I have to finish sewing the costumes for one opera. It is over around 7pm on Sunday then I have to drive five hours and get ready to start a new job the next day.
Oh, I also have to make three costume designs tonight for tomorrow and have a final presentation on Thursday for them... then I have a committee meeting later on Thursday...

You can do this! Things have always gotten done before, haven't they? Just try to figure which task really need the most precise attention, and which ones maybe could be BSed a bit.. I'm not saying get sloppy, but I'm an English student, so I've learned how to find which papers can be written wonderfully even if I've only read half of a book, that way I can pay more attention to other papers where the entire book really must be read, if that makes sense.

And just telling yourself "One more week...one more week". I'm currently preparing for finals, so I'm just chanting "Two more weeks, two more weeks". You can do this.

[Mirrin]

I'm trying. I really got a lot done today. One of my paintings was cancelled, I got the other done. I finished all but three of the hats and figured out how to finish one of the ones I have left. I got my renderings done for the presentation tomorrow. It's baby steps, but I am trying to just.. deal with it, even if it is a ton of stuff...
Thanks, SymphonicEnkelli. I am sure a lot of us grads and undergrads are in this jam this time of the year!

[SymphonicEnkelli]

I'm trying. I really got a lot done today. One of my paintings was cancelled, I got the other done. I finished all but three of the hats and figured out how to finish one of the ones I have left. I got my renderings done for the presentation tomorrow. It's baby steps, but I am trying to just.. deal with it, even if it is a ton of stuff...
Thanks, SymphonicEnkelli. I am sure a lot of us grads and undergrads are in this jam this time of the year!

*high fives* Yay! You got stuff done! I knew you could do it.

And a sux on my end. I ordered these two BJD wigs over a month ago. They were supposed to arrive between the 2 and the 9th of April. However, I noticed they hadn't shipped, so I contacted the seller and a day later a tracking number appeared. So, I have a feeling she forgot, which happens. However, the package was accepted on the 9th and processed through the Shang-Hai sorting facility on the 11th. And now, nothing. -_- I have never had a package take this long! Is this normal? I have ordered several things off of eBay that ship from China. It usually takes them a week to a week and a half to get here, and there are nice little updates to let me know all is well. I have even ordered from this company before and had the wig get here early. I'm just getting nervous. Where are my wigs?

Oh, and the seller never combined my shipping like she said she would. But that is a minor gripe since I originally intended to buy the wigs separately, so I was expecting to pay the price anyway.

[DollyKim]

Are they coming SAL or cheapest air mail possible? They could literally be on a slow boat from China. Some shipping methods will go by what ever they have extra room for in the container.

I thought my last book would get here faster, being a book that could fit in tight places, they put it in a box a few inches thick.

*I wish a doll friend who lived closer to me. I could use someone to help me figure out how to put better doll books together, it's in me I just have difficulty organizing it well. Story of everything big I ever want to do anyway, no editor.

[SetsunaKou]

And a sux on my end. I ordered these two BJD wigs over a month ago. They were supposed to arrive between the 2 and the 9th of April. However, I noticed they hadn't shipped, so I contacted the seller and a day later a tracking number appeared. So, I have a feeling she forgot, which happens. However, the package was accepted on the 9th and processed through the Shang-Hai sorting facility on the 11th. And now, nothing. -_- I have never had a package take this long! Is this normal? I have ordered several things off of eBay that ship from China. It usually takes them a week to a week and a half to get here, and there are nice little updates to let me know all is well. I have even ordered from this company before and had the wig get here early. I'm just getting nervous. Where are my wigs?

Oh, and the seller never combined my shipping like she said she would. But that is a minor gripe since I originally intended to buy the wigs separately, so I was expecting to pay the price anyway.

Hmmm, I buy often from China on eBay (well into the hundreds of auctions) and it usually takes 3-4 weeks. Once in a while, I'll receive something in 2 weeks, but for the most part, it's a month or more before I see my items from there. ^^ (All different sellers/shops.)

From my experience, it will usually hit Jamaica, NY or Chicago, IL post office in 2-3 weeks after it was mailed. Then, from there to my local post office, takes about a week.

Don't worry yet----this is very normal, I believe. ^^

[KatyaR]

First: sending hugs, prayers and positive vibes to you all. I'm sorry to see the rough things so many Sanctuaryites are dealing with. Large or small, they bring pain and stress that can be hard to bear alone- but it's good to have someone, even from half the world away, who cares enough to 'listen'.

Second: Just heard that Valkyrie (Dolls-n-Daggers) passed away. My condolences to her friends, and appreciation for the lovely things and patient help she shared.

[skookum hime]

Wow its been a long time since I really been around here. So I guess I should update a bit...since things kinda been crappy. Since we last spoke. I met someone online, fell head over heels for them. Room mate decides I make him uncomfortable. Kicks me out. Sells some stuff. Move in with my BFF. Move from ohio to nebraska. 13 hour trip takes almost 24 hours. Cats not happy. Job transfer went fine but didn't get raise or get what I was promised by moving. Miss all my friends and haven't really mad any in Omaha yet. Depression sinks in, work over works me and end up at doctors. Tests commenced. Fibromyalgia pinpointed. Depression gets worse. Have all these dolls. Plays with none. Sit and draw a lot on the comp, but thats about it. Cat gets sick, has crystals now. Big vet bills there. Cat and I have some steep med bills. Missed a management position cause I got hurt at work. But I have been travelling around and been taking TONS of pictures. Got to go to colorado for the first time. Steam boat was awesome. Didn't wanna come home lol. So despite being lonely, sick, and depressed. Some good came from it.

I'll be putting up a half of my dolls for sale. like I am only keeping 8 of 16. (plus my fursuits too :c)

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[DollyKim]

I'll commiserate with you. Kim's bills this month- usual share of rent etc, extra $ for food, I get to pick up the electric bill, and now that the dogs need licenses etc in the $$$ rage we'll bet the bank of Kim is open! Sister's spending this month- something the horse she can't afford wants because she has a right to her horse as much as I have a right to my dolls. Meanwhile we're still dealing with the horse's surprise bill from last month.

Because I won't let the pets go hungry or sick I feel there's no way out. I don't have to pay the license $$$, for now, but I know I'll be picking up the slack with the next round of bills. Yeah we have a house and a car and cheap food, we have a self entitled brat I wish I could kick out. If I had room for a mini fridge in my space I'd stop buying food for other people.

[arrowchild]

big hugs to everyone who needs hugs*

I feel bad I've been so absent from this forum lately. Life is kicking my butt in a big way right now and my health issues have returned with a vengeance, (with some new fun ones thrown into the mix for good measure). It's all beginning to take a toll on my creative process as well, which makes everything a bit harder to cope with.
I know playing with my dolls would help at least take my mind off of a lot of it. I really need to set aside time and energy for more happy play time, but that seems to be harder to do these days.
So...any positive thoughts/vibes/prayers anyone can spare, please feel free to send them my way.

[Kirahfaye]

You actually pop into my thoughts every so often, arrowchild. You are missed here and I hope you find time and energy to visit more often. My prayers will be for health and energy, hon.