urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau Blog of Julie Collins-Rousseau Julie Collins 2008-04-13T02:16:16Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau:4071 2008-04-13T02:16:16Z 2008-04-13T02:16:16Z I went to Fluke today in Athens, and loved it! I am SO PROUD of our "Sequentials" - both current and alumni!! I'm really glad I got to see everyone in action, and I'm thinking that maybe I'll try for a table&nbsp; next year - we'll see :)<br /><br />I'm loving spending time here with my family here in Atlanta - I ADORE this city. Always have. It's so exciting and busy and a nice change from sleepy little Savannah. Overall I'm doing okay, as far as my personal life is concerned. David and I are friends, we still talk and laugh together - I called him last night to let him know I got up here safely, because he still worries. I have my ups and downs from day to day concerning the divorce - I worry about being lonely and starting over, and just the overall "change" in the "normal" way of things. It'll take time, I know. Right now I can't shake this cold/sinus thing, and my appetite isn't as voracious as usual. It's all stress related, but thanks to good friends and family, I'm doing okay. And I'm looking forward to furnishing my apartment. My aunt Angela and I are going to look at bedroom suites tomorrow while I'm in the big ATL.<br /><br />I'm absolutely addicted to Facebook now, LOL. And I've joined Furaffinity.net - I am simultaneously overwhelmed and touched by the amazing support and response I've received concerning my illustrations. I haven't drawn in what seems like forever, so I'm hoping that once I get settled into my new living conditions, I'll be able to turn to my always faithful drawing table to pour out what's in my head. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau:3650 2008-04-04T16:23:48Z 2008-04-04T16:23:48Z I have a cold. UGH. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau:3539 2008-04-03T21:49:12Z 2008-04-03T21:49:12Z Hello all. It's been a while, and I've been putting off posting this bit of news for a few weeks, but it's time. <br />David and I are getting a divorce.<br />I signed the quit claim deed today, basically releasing me from any responsibility concerning our house and mortgage. David keeps the house, and I am moving to an apartment in Ardsley Park (536A E. 49th Street). We're trying to remain friends, so the whole process has been amicable and respectful, though it IS sad. The hardest thing is the finances, the stuff, splitting everything down the middle, and the dogs....well, the dogs are going to stay with their Daddy. That way they have a yard and their little pack doesn't get split up. It doesn't mean I won't have any contact with them - I'll still have a key to the house so that I can hang out and play with them, take them for walks, etc. I'll still help with the vet bills of course. Other than that, I'll be starting my life anew, I guess. So THAT'S why I put "single" in my Facebook profile *wink*<br />Those of you who already knew, thanks for not making a big deal out of it - I don't want condolences or anything like that. This was my decision, and I don't regret it at all. David was exactly what I needed when we got married at THAT time in my life. But I've changed, and he's changed - and that's the way it goes. We'll be a lot happier in the long run. <br />And I'm looking FORWARD to my life now!! The sky's the limit - I'm excited and in control and FREE. The ONLY THINGS that really sucks right now is the fact that I had FINALLY added "Rousseau" to the end of my name, and now I have to take it OFF of everything - website, this blog, promotional material. UGH. So I have my work cut out for me.<br />It's all good, though, folks - it's all good :) urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau:3136 2008-03-14T17:10:11Z 2008-03-14T17:10:11Z Erin Go Braugh - Big Irish kiss to all of ye! *smooooooch* urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:jcrousseau:524 2008-03-13T01:47:49Z 2008-03-13T01:47:49Z As some of you know, I will have to trash my Wordpress blog and move to LiveJournal, which I've heard fantastic things about. Something infected the Wordpress server, so now Google has deemed my blog site as "dangerous to your computer." So now I have to start all over again. But I don't want to lose any of my posts. Anyone who can advise on how to transfer my archives to this one, I'd really super appreciate it.<br />Also, is it possible to change the design somewhat, like the background image, or adding a banner? The appearance is very important to me.<br />See you soon!<br />Julie