I'm not all here

[cjsmith]

My LJ presence is spotty lately. There are comments going unanswered. There are posts I would not normally ignore getting ignored. Sometimes I answer, sometimes I don't. Spotty.

There is some off-LJ icky stuff I'm dealing with at the moment. It will be better... um... when it's better. Couple of weeks at least, couple of months at most. (For those who may worry, no, it's not my health. Unless I stress myself into an ulcer or something.)

This isn't quite precisely an apology because I'm doin' what I gotta do, but at least it's a bit of background.

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

If you need an ear to whine or vent into, my inbox is open. *hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. *hugsback*

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

What he said. Just do what you need to do, we'll still be here *hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. *hugs*

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

Hugs, habibti. If you need to talk, you know where I am. Let's hope the icky is at least short. :(

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Aywah, habibti, shokran. Insh'allah.

[lkeele.livejournal.com]

Insha'allah indeed. :( Big hugs.

[rampling.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* *KITTY-PURRS* Just 'cause. Use as needed.

Love,
    Clare & mira_kitty

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Little Girl says I can send you some of her kitty-purrs in return!

[kimatha.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Well, I hope it resolves quickly, whatever it is. *hugs*

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I don't know if you didn't want a lot of "there there" comments or what, but I just want to say a sympathetic "know how you feel" about Lizzy. Been through similar (some good endings, some not). *hugs*.

[kimatha.livejournal.com]

Thanks, CJ.

I'm developing a theory, which is that cats that vanish, leaving no trace (which happens a LOT with cats, but not with dogs or other animals), are cats that have reached Feline Purrfection and have been raptured into glory by Pawed, the great Cat Deity.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Aww. I've been thinking about Lizzy, too. I wish things were different.

[kimatha.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Mary.

The videos you posted recently, the chicken-and-kitty one and the one of your dogs playing, cheered me up quite a bit.

[platypus]

It seems that almost everybody I like is on some kind of hiatus right now. Including me. Hope some of us eventually are able to return..

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Hope so! Gah, life sometimes, y'know? Gah.

[sunnydale47.livejournal.com]

Oh, CJ! I'm sorry you've got icky stuff to deal with. If you want to talk, you have my e-mail address and phone number. Use either one, any time (even if it's late here, don't worry about that!). I'm here just about all the time.

Hugs from me and kittykisses and leg rubs from Val!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thank you! (and a scritch to Val - jackiecat owes him a reply and today she was so annoyed that I hadn't let her post it yet that she threw up.)

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

or would you rather i hold the big punching bag while you pummel it? the kittyboys send their best, too, along with lots and lots of puffs of fur floating through the air.

my inbox is open if you need to vent/chat/whatever.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! I'm not quite to the punching bag stage but I suspect I'll get there. Right now I'm reeling but I *will* get to the angry stage. Heh. :)

[sharya.livejournal.com]

Hey, I hear you. Been there myself not too long ago.

We're here for you when you're ready to return :)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

No kidding, eh? I am really wishing for the best for your family right now. It must be so tough.

[sharya.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. Things are improving though, and the kitties are keeping me hopping!

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Kitties are a great distraction (even when they're frustrating)! Kudos to you taking on three of the little fuzzballs!

[jcgbigler.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to add myself to the list of friends willing to install a DIY spleen vent.

In response to your subject line, there's a joke that claims that a sign on a mental hospital said: "We're all here because we're not all there."

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Bwaha, good one! And thanks. I will indeed vent about this at some point. I suspect soon or I'm gonna blow up.

[shadopanther.livejournal.com]

Take care, hang in there. LJ will be here when you get back.

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And keep on cycling, you're inspiring me! (tho I know I haven't said a word about swimming lately.)

[tytso.livejournal.com]

Hey CJ,

Sounds like you have plenty of social support, but if you need a long distance ear to vent to, you know where to find me. :-)

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Ted. :-) I might, at that.

[redgrrl.livejournal.com]

Much huggage to you -- yadda-yadda, you can talk to me anytime (though I haven't been around much myself, I know...)

-Wen

[jupiter29.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the icky stuff. I won't pry, of course, but I hope things are looking better soon. :) In the meantime, we'll hold the fort down for you!

[deyo.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear things are stressful, but relief is available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_HYascg5SY).

(Upon seeing this, Mary insisted I share it with you. :) )

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

*snicker*

[chiefted]

Sad face for icky stuff.

*hugs* just cause everyone needs hugs when going through icky stuff.

Think my chat info is in my profile or if you want can give you the house phone. Two ears, no waiting.

[nosrednayduj]

Don't apologize! Online is not real life. Do what you gotta do, and if you have time for online, that's gravy. We'll be here when you get back. (And don't reply to this one :-)