It has come to my attention that alot of people these days rely on this very weird phenomenon called a Life Coach...i mean really people. Are you telling me that some of you out there really need to take advice from someone who woke up one day and decided that they were talented at giving advice to a complete stranger? That's what it's all about you know...most of these Life Coaches do not even have college degrees yet they make money off exploiting your " Misfortune" or as we Yayas say " Misadventures". It's a new world out there...one in which we accept no losers, only winners in the Game of Life.
Some of you may be thinking right now...what the hell is Leah talking about? Well,I will explain. Everyone these days wants to be told that "It's ok"...no it isn't people. Crap happens. We make choices, good or bad, and we are supposed to live with the consequences or rewards of such choices. We aren't here to have every little nook and cranny of our lives to become sugar coated with a glaze of joy...that's not reality.
We have to feel.
We are supposed to feel pain. We are supposed to feel joy. We are supposed to feel confused. We are supposed to feel enlightened. We are supposed to cry. We are supposed to laugh. We are supposed to give. We are supposed to take. Are you following me people?
It's life. For better or worse...that's what it is. Living means feeling and knowing all it has to offer, both good and bad.
With that said, you may be thinking "what in the hell does this have to do with life coaches?" Alright! I will tell you. I have decided to jump on this humorous bandwagon of lending people advice. Not because I wanna make money or even exploit ones misfortunes, but because I thought that it would be fun to spoof all of this. So, here is what I wanna do. Each Sunday, I thought it would be fun for all you YaYas out there to ask Dear Leah a question? We can share with each other our points of view and maybe even collaborate with one another on what to do.
Hmmm....i hear the wheels turning in your little minds as I write...." Does Leah even have experience to bloviate like this?" Absolutely! As a lifelong member of the psychiatric community club, I feel as though I could probably share with some of you the things I have learned.
So, with that said, let's give this a try. Ask Dear Leah a question...anxiously waiting.
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Dear Leah~
Last October, the wiring on one side of my kitchen went bad. It's the side that my gas oven/stove is hooked up to. To date, it hasn't been fixed. Which means I have to be extremely creative when I cook...making use of my crock pot, two burner electric hot plate, electric skillet, and/or microwave oven. Except that last month the glass plate in the microwave oven shattered and now nothing cooks properly in it. It hasn't been replaced yet because my daughter is a Senior, and all the fees are costing us a fortune.
Also, we had some water damage in the front room back in April which completely ruined a good portion of some of the carpet (which, consequently, had to be ripped up)...the insurance company denied our claim twice. Right now, we just don't have the money to replace the flooring.
Oh! By the way, the hot water heater has one bad heating element...which really doesn't matter much in the warm months, but it kind of sucks when it's cold out. You get just about 6 minutes of nice, hot water in the winter...for a house of 5 people. It's been this way for about 4 years now.
Hey...have I mentioned the fact that this house came with carpeted bathrooms?? Yuck. You can only clean them so many times. We're going to put tile down....someday.
On the bright side, we bought a TERRIFIC new dryer 3 months ago...which mysteriously stopped working the other day. (Thankfully, it IS still under warranty...and the parts should be in SOMETIME this week.)
But I can still WASH clothes...I think...because the washing machine started making REALLY horrible noises today..guess we're on stand-by for that one.
My Ford Explorer sounds like it's going to die...if I even drive it out of the driveway. (Okay, maybe DIE is too strong a word...but it DOES sound like it's going to fall into a bazillion pieces). So I'm stranded here...every day...until we can get it looked at.
But I can always open my ONE screened window and breathe fresh air if this gets overwhelming, right?
Here's my question, Leah..
How much longer does my list have to get before I wind up in the corner sucking my thumb and banging my the back of my head against the wall with a blank look on my face and drool coming out of my mouth?
Dear Leah...
Why are men the most "Ug" creatures on earth?
P.S.
Leah, I can't find my ass. I think it may have something to do with the fact that cooking a real meal has become such a stinking challenge. I used to have one...now I don't.
HELP??!!!
Ladies ladies!! this is a great start. I will be responding shortly to each of your questions. I can't wait to help you..until later.
Lyn..to be honest, I am surprised you aren't already in the corner. But perhaps it is because deep down you stopped caring about the horror of a house you live in. I believe that we have all been there at some point or another. We look around and especially being women, we may believe that all our efforts have been a waste. We clean to our hearts desire just to see it messed up within five minutes. So we tell ourselves, why do we do this? No one cares that we invest our time and energy into making a home what we think our family needs!...
It seems to me that you have internalized these feelings so much so that the exterior is no longer your main concern...what a pity!
Why sit and wait for a man to get something done. Lyn, what you need to do is become a do-it-yourselfer! We are women. We can do anything a man can do and let's admit ...probably better! You want something to do during the day?..then start using the internet as your new tool!
Invest your time in learning a new trade..prove to your husband that you are fed up but that you don't need him to fix it all. Become his partner in this quest. Start small and fix somethings that don't intimidate you. You can do this! I myself have embarked on many home improvement projects and I find it quite satisfying once the task was completed.
Don't be afraid to ask for help either. There are many of us out there who have been where you are..we may even be able to give you some insight into how to really fix that SHAM of a house!
Good luck and cheers!
Leah
Anna~
AHH YES the age old question.I'm guessing that what you really want to know is Why are men so different than us?
Let me give you what I really believe..
1. Men have an innate trait within them that prevents them from truly ever being able to identify with a woman. It's impossible...the genes just aren't there.
2. They are sensitive beings but at the same time their "UGH Factor" prevents them from experessing their female side. What do I mean? They are stubborn and feel it necessary to maintain a caveman personna when realting to their loved ones. Men don't like to feel weak Anna. It hurts their pride.
3. Men are creatures of habit. They are what they know...or shall I say what they have been shown. Whether taught or brainwashed, men become what they have experienced. Sorry, some of us are luckier than others when it comes to that.
4. Men are needy...that's right, they are. Men want to feel needed just as much as a woman does if not more. Whether thru sexual liasons or just coming home and being told "I missed you today", it gives them a sense of being wanted and feeling apart of something greater than themselves. In other words, their egos are a crucial part in all of this. Not in a bad way, but in the fact that just like us ladies, men have thier needs too! I know! I can't believe I just said that either, but it's true.
5. Lastly, i believe that men just wanna be loved and told thank you just as much as we do. Think about it. We are always on the offensive thinking, "What on earth does he need from me now?" and "When was the last time he did something for me?"..but lets stop and think. Instead of turning into a selfish commentary about those men we love so dearly..perhaps we should pause and ask ourselves this..."What am I not giving him in this relationship and why?"
Good Luck and Cheers!
Leah
Leah,
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom! I will definitely take them to heart.
However, my biggest problem isn't the know-how...it's the funding of the projects. Big Daddy KNOWS how to do lots of things...we've just been so overwhelmed with so many things falling apart in the past few years that there isn't enough extra money to get the stuff fixed. And every time there IS...it goes to the immediate need such as the vehicles...not the house.
CONUNDRUM.
Lyn~
I am sure that there are somethings in your humble abode that could be sold at auction. Have you ever thought about Ebay or Consignment shops? Quick cash and it can be fun!
Additionally, u should consider short-term employment at a Gentlemens Club...lol..it's always an option.
Yea i did it twice...grammar police on alert....i am typing so fast that I have forgotten to hit the space bar a couple of times...somethings...is really two words..some things...whew
Leah,
OOOhhh...the auction thing sounds like it could be promising. But I'm gonna need your help going through my house and then figuring out how to do the whole Ebay thing...do I have to drive to the post office to mail things? Cuz that could be a problem, currently ;)
In any case, you should come out and help me, ASAP.
BTW...I still can't find my ass.
Lyn~
about your ass...i found it! interestingly enough there was a picture of it on my cell phone. I will send it back ASAP.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
hahahaha the ass thing.
I think more than leah saw it!!!!
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