One Step at a Time – February 2014

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

mama bear;1626246 wrote: I loved"crazy stupid love". Must see the others

I LOVE Steve Carrell! J complains that he plays the same character in every movie, but I don't care.

"In A World" is a really neat Indie film about a young woman who is trying to break the "glass ceiling"/ gender barrier in the industry of voice overs. She ends up competing against her father, the "King" of the industry, for a voice over in a new sci-fi "quatrilogy". A sweet romance, plenty of family dysfunction and just all around amusing. I will post the trailer.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZHBjLFu5is[/video]]In A World - Official Trailer - YouTube

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

thanks Dots....kind of a surreal birthday, but that's ok
so, how long does the smack with a 2x4 feeling last??
I got stuff to do!!
it's 7:30 and poor hubs is talking about going to bed.....poor, sweet, sad baby

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

i'll look at the link later fenny

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Last movie i watched was "bad grampa"and it was a bad movie,not even funny and usually i like that "jackass"stuff,still severely congested here and its driving me nuts! i bought some nasacort but i guess it takes a week to work,allergies suck,i went to sprouts this morning and the fist thing in the door is wine,wine,and more wine,even a basket full of clearance wine,it made me chuckle cuz its supposed to be a "health food"store,whatever im bored and was thinking a walk might clear some of my head or i could lift some weights in the garage but i dont wanna have rubber arms tomorrow,ah excuses to just sit on the couch,Mama,just take it easy,this is hard even though it was expected,your poor hubs,just let him rest poor thing,everyone else have a good nite

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Hey all - been fighting with TaxAct. ROTFL I want more money than it says. :H

I don't know if i said anything yet or not but I'm going down to San Diego on Sunday to catch up with my cousin-in-law. My cousin who passed away last year - this is his partner. We clicked big time. My only regret is that we didn't meet while Mike was with us. Anyway, he is going to be in San Diego for a few days and I get to have breakfast with him. We have the same twisted sense of humor so this is great!

I've been thinking a lot about Mama Bear and Ruby Willow. Hard times right now. Sending so much love & prayers and positive energy. I've also been thinking about my Dad and the losses that followed. But, I am really trying to focus on the good side. I got to be with my Dad in time. Was able to be with him and help him on his journey. I was able to see my Aunt and tell her that I loved her. And I was able to see my Uncle and tell him that I loved him. I was able to see my cousin (after 15 years) and connect! Life is good. I just need to remember that.

I guess I'm going to go back & fight with the taxes. Love & hugs to you all.......you mean so much to me and keep me going. :h

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Taxes suck Nora! have a blast in San Diego itll be nice to catch up with your friend

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Late night Checkage-innage... the day thus far (and it's officially over now that I look at the clock on the p.c.). I did...........

Early morning hot flash... tick
Gym... tick
Steam room... tick
Stretching... tick
Supermarket... tick
Bills, emails and online banking... tick
Juicing... tick
Supplements... tick
Catch up on fam and friend phone calls... tick
Tiny (really tiny) bit of clean up and laundry... tick
Netflix... tick, thank Gawd...

Cook meat for dinner for other half... no tick
Major housework... no tick
Rest of the ironing... no tick whatsoever
Returns to Marshalls... forgot to put them in the car!
Phone call to H.O.A... forgot to do that too!
Call to the E.R./hospital to contest the bill... FORGOT! And that's quite a big "forget".

So my days activities mean I am a selfish bugger, grotty housekeeper, have hot flashes and an issue with my memory! :new: I used to be on top of pretty much everything. And, this was a GOOD day and I only forgot a few things and managed to do more than I do on a lot of days.

If anyone would like to discuss menopause... I think I can share a few details!

Acceptance! I accept it! Now make it go away!

I started way too early in life with this nonsense to be honest. I found it confusing, whether it was the AL or the "pause", but I'm seeing a pattern now.

Sorreeeeee to the guys in the group!!! TMI I know! Maybe you have a missus that's going through it too...

On that "rant" I am off (to no doubt forget something). See youz on the morrow luvvies... X

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Mama – Happy birthday sweetie. :huggy

But I have to say, I’m insulted! The clever one indeed! Oh well, could have been worse I ‘spose – I could have been the good one! I’m more likely to be the stoner that wakes up half way through the service and goes “woah, what’s up man? This looks like a church, who’s gettin’ hitched?” :schmokin:

(Sorry if that was too much of a joke - you know my heart is with you).

Not sure about a name for us though. Maybe we could be the fat pack, the splat pack or the silly old bat pack. :H


Nora – you little jetsetter, you! Have fun in San Diego!

Zen, there’s nothing wrong with being a selfish, grotty, flashing, amnesiac.

K9 – as the others have said, WHN is a truly beautiful young girl. I hope she is able to see that in herself!

Kradle I hope your neck is getting better. It sounds as though Matt is making good improvements, and setbacks are usually a very important part of the process.

Pauly, it could be early menopause I guess, but never underestimate the effect on your body of stress either. It can do really weird things to your hormone levels.

hugs to you all. :h

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Glass...I made you the smart one as you write so beautifully....but you can be the stoner.....Cool Man!
I kinda like "Silly Old Bat Pack".....except for K9....she was a pushy freshman that hung out with us cool Seniors. And be as irrevarant as you like........I LOVE IT!!!! I know no one here means ANY harm...
I may just giggle through services tomorrow, but I doubt it.
Zen - one major thing you got done on your list..keep Jan sane. That counts for alot.
Today is sorting the boys' clothes for the services and doing piddly stuff.
It's grey and gloomy here...rather fitting.
coffee............................................ ...........

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

I've been MIA due to Internet issues! Been reading back a little and I've missed a lot.
Mama, thinking about you during this difficult time. Seems like your holding up ok! Happy belated birthday!
Another very snowy day here! Thankfully I am off.
Thinking of you all. I'll check in again later.

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Hey all,Glass,you seem to be to level headed to be the stoner,but if it fits it fitsi know that stress can mess with hormones but this has been going on awhile,having it for 10 days a few times,cycles got shorter,raging,crazy ass p.m.s,i guess the best thing is to get an app with a gyno,i just dont wanna,plus theres really not much they can do is there?i never heard my mom bitch about menopause but i think she just drank through it,who knows,well off to get ready for work boooo,have a good one guys

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

MAE

I started peri-menopause in my mid forties. And it sounds like what you are going thru Pauly. I am done with it now but it was a horrible 5 years. Yuck!! I feel for you.

Just wanted to tell everyone to have a good day. Sending lots of love & hugs to everyone. :h:l

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

paulywogg;1626449 wrote: Hey all,Glass,you seem to be to level headed to be the stoner,but if it fits it fitsi know that stress can mess with hormones but this has been going on awhile,having it for 10 days a few times,cycles got shorter,raging,crazy ass p.m.s,i guess the best thing is to get an app with a gyno,i just dont wanna,plus theres really not much they can do is there?

Aha! Welcome to peri-menopause, mein freund! The above symptom was how I knew I was in it (along with night sweats, hot flashes).

*Men, please avert your eyes.* My cycle used to be every thirty days like clockwork. When entered my mid forties, I noticed that I seemed to be blowing through feminine supplies at an increased rate. I began charting my cycle, and it was down to every 26 days! Which gradually morphed into every 17 days! :H Talk about unpleasant! When I reached the age of 48, things began to swing the other way, back up to 26 days, 30...then, I began skipping a month or two here and there. Went up to 9 months without a period a couple of times, thinking I was out of the woods. Finally, at the age of 50, it all just stopped.

Fortunately, I have never been prone to crazy mood swings that hormones can trigger in so many of us. I had massive physical discomfort, but never mood stuff.

Did your mom enter meno early? Maddeningly, my mother couldn't recall anything about her situation, but I recall having to walk on eggshells around her when she hit 50...plus, my sisters and I were always fanning her with her "People" magazines and Catholic Heralds.:H

I suppose you could head to your gp for hormone testing...and it might be a good idea anyway, just to rule out other causes for your shortened cycle.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

X post, Nora. :h