Friday, May 16, 2025

FFO And Smiles And "Oh".

 

 
With her I join Nicole´s FFO and Gillena.
 
Please take your time and turn on the sound for what I share for Annie´s Smiles!
My "two teachers" will not only show you a wonderful recipe but a wonderful friendship, it is "an orchestra"! I smiled so big my face hurt, they are so cute together, former teacher and pupil and now best friends.
 
Please watch to the end, the hug and kiss, it is so sweet!!
I have books by both of them, just for "having" them! 
Take care of your socks!!!!

 
No funnies  today.

My Brother goes against  me cause I am too  exhausted to attend his Daughter´s party with 35 peeps. Far away, this Sunday. Public transport on a Sunday! He asked again.
And she is not even interested in me (and I understand, loooong story, her Mom involved).

Addendum to last post: Bro did not say he expects me to pay for the restaurant, just complained it was 600 bucks the other day.
Really.
They have a garden!
In his shoes I´d say: "Everybody brings something and we have a picnic at home!!!"

This is what I suggested for our ESE-summer-party and our CEO said it was the best food-event ever. Also: No money!

Ingo against me as well.
 
I study with 20-year-olds since February, till likely December. I am over 50. I am EXHAUSTED!!!!!
 
 NO SUPPORT from Bro or Ingo.
 
fK (SUPPORTING FRIEND) says, "no wonder. You´ve ALWAYS been there for others, they do not expect YOU need help now, you´ve always been so strong."
 
But I do,  I do need help.... I.Am.Exhausted!!!!
I silently cry my heart out. I cover my mouth, that bad it is. Have you ever cried into your hand? I did. I am SO done.
But I need to keep on going. Are tears at least good for your skin? Or does the "salt" do bad?
 
Please...SMILE. 
 
I know one of our hosts has a very bad time always, with Lupus. My troubles are nothing compared with that!!!!!!!! NOTHING!!!!! 
But right now... I feel like I wanna give up. 
 
My Brother... well. But .... that hurts too much. "Through good times and bad ..." - or, not.
 
No  Henry today, I am too done. 
 
"Too strong... " - Who´d expect that gets me one day?
Whilst fK dances with her woman just for fun through the living room...
If only I knew what I did wrong again.

According to my Einstein-calendar, today is the "International Day of Light. Sixty-five years ago, Maiman introduced the first laser: a pulsed solid-state laser. Just in case you wanted to know 😉

And I have some (German) funnies after all.
Was writing on WhatsApp. It is cold, I wear Ingo´s way too large sweater and it got stuck on the keyboard.
I cannot type "blind" and didn´t see what I did:


And then...


If I am really "unlucky" fK will print this and hang it on the wall...

The "sad subject" btw was me saying I think it is not good putting constructions for bottles around public rubbish-bins so rich kids when they drink at night can put their recycle-bottles in there so poor people can grab them without roaming with bare hands through the container...

This is reality in Germany.

Anyways... I need a new keyboard. 
But then, I make people laugh, that is good, right?
 



35 comments:

River said...

I have cried away from people or at night when no one can see or hear and I hug my stuffed monkey toy Harvey Banana. I am also "the strong one" and many times wish people around here would ask someone else to help.
I think a garden party with everyone bringing food is a great idea for a birthday.
I like the cooking lesson, but wonder what they do with the dozen egg whites when they only use the yolks for the pasta? Also here in Adelaide veal mince is no longer available. But the food does look delicious and I will see if that recipe is one one of my books.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I have my Stripey Tiger for that. Us "stupid strong ones"... Oh, reckon they made cake or such from the egg-whites? Both are known for not wasting. Why is there no veal mince available? Reckon if asking I could get it here, but they don´t have it per se....

Gillena Cox said...

Wow, those guys can really cook, now i'm hungry.
Thanks for linking to AFFF
much♡love

Tom said...

...Iris, somehow keep smiling!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, hmmmm, yummy!

Iris Flavia said...

Tom, I´ll try, but it is very tough.

My name is Erika. said...

That's the cutest little devil ever Iris. And I enjoyed that cooking video a lot The only thing is I like chunky sauce, so I wouldn't strain it. I've made pasta, but never ravioli before. It would be fun to try. Have a good weekend.Hopes there's no more party issues. hugs-Erika

Anonymous said...

Family fights are the worst!

Christine said...

Fun Art Iris!

carol l mck said...

Wonderful little devil sketch ~ awesome ~ hugs,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Annie said...

Sending you a big hug and lots of love on what sounds a bad time you are having….i hope things improve for you.
Hugs,
Annie x

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

You might get this twise as I've written it and then lost it somewhere! Love your little devil and not surprised the boys are happy eating that gorgeous Ravioli, scrummy. You sound unhappy at the moment, hope things get better soon. Hugs Angela x

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, dear Erika. Not a sauce-fan but I would be "all in",too!!
Didn´t check e-mail... hugs.... thank you! Good to learn others are on "my side", too....

Iris Flavia said...

Sad, they are...

DVArtist said...

Your devilish girl is too cute. I think there is a little bit of you in her. LOL Thank you for sharing with FFO.

Carola Bartz said...

Das kleine rote Teufelchen ist dir echt gut gelungen. Schade, dass deine nicht-Deutsch verstehenden Leser die WhatsApp messages nicht verstehen können. Ich hoffe, dass du dich bald wieder besser fühlst. Bitte hab keine Schuldgefühle, wenn du nicht zu dieser Party deiner Nichte gehst - kann ich gut verstehen. Sie will wahrscheinlich auch lieber mit Gleichaltrigen feiern (keine Ahnung, wie alt sie ist).

peppylady (Dora) said...

I've been both physical and mental tired. Sometime we need to say "No"

Lisca said...

What a cute little devil! But this little devil is tired, exhausted and sad and fed up. I totally get it. Family! Ugh!
But you got me smiling with Gennaro and Jamie. They are such a pair!
Stay strong,
Lisca

Bill said...

I like your "little devil" drawing, it has some spunk. You should bring out your Braunschweig Strong attitude and onward you go.

Amypie71 said...

ugh, that sounds like a difficult situation to be in. If the niece isn't fussed whether you are there or not why does it matter to Ingo and your brother?

CJ Kennedy said...

Your little devil is adorable. Like Erika I like chunky sauce (in my family gravy) I have made ravioli, but mine are different. As to Bro, if he really wanted you to be at the event, knowing how hard it is for you to get there, he could arrange transportation for you.

Anonymous said...

Just popping in to say Hi-Have a good weekend hugs

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, Christine.

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, reckon love is no more, at least not for a while.

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, Annie.... hugs back!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes. I am very unhappy... when your husband avoids you and you have not really an idea why and are exhausted from studies is a very bad combo.

Iris Flavia said...

I feel like a devil at times ;-)

Iris Flavia said...

Dankeschön, das war nur ein fixer Sketch.
Naja, übersetzen kann man den Blödsinn schlecht, obwohl... hätte ich eigentlich machen können aber ich habs ja beschrieben. Die Nichte wird 15, was soll ich da, es ist 2 Jahree her, dass ich sie sah, da nahm sie ein Buch und hat gelesen - und das ist auch OK!! Mein Bruder ist das Problem, nicht sie...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, no it stays!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I could sleep forever atm. Glad the two made you smile. I will try and stay strong...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, I will try to get back to normal. Just very difficult with Ingo on top... Sad.

Iris Flavia said...

Ingo is mad at me for some other reasons I have no real idea off. I think it´s my SIL who makes my Brother go at me.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, I´d prefer chunky, too!! (Devil says thank you).
I could arrange transportation myself, did that a coupe of times... in the week! On Sundays public transport runs slow.
Lots of waiting time. But the main problem is: 35 people!!! If I am there or not makes no difference!

Iris Flavia said...

Hi back :-) Lonely weekend ahead....

William Kendall said...

I'm sorry that you're having a hard time.