One Step at a Time - August 2015

[fennel]

My days are so busy, I can't imagine how bad things will be when I have to seek gainful employment.

Here's an example.

This morning, I scooted to the Y for my workout...home for a five minute shower and off to a Dr.'s appt., which was supposed to be at 11:20, but I had to wait (natch) and didn't get out of there until 12:40. I ran home quickly and grabbed some food I made last night for my mom. Ran to her house and took her mall walking. While at the mall, we ran into one of her ex work buddies (mom didn't retire until she was 84, LOL) and got the run down of her latest afflictions and the afflictions of her family. Then, mom requested a stop at Einstein's bagels and I ran in and grabbed her a couple of them. Got her home and she remembered she was out of aspirin, which she takes to prevent strokes. Off I ran to the grocery store and fetched her aspirin. Got home and made her bed (she'd washed the sheets but is too weak to make the bed). I went to Penzey's and picked up herbs (I used all of Alice's thyme yesterday), went grocery shopping and am now making dinner for my sister wives.

My mom's quality of life will nose-dive when I have to work again.

Dots, keep us posted about your grief appt. <3

[paulywogg]

Jeez Fen,I'm exhausted just reading that!

[Lizann]

Yes fen, I agree, I'm exhausted just reading that post. It will all work out some how, it always does.
Just a quick check in for me. Read back, just a bit. Went shopping with CJ tonite. Bought some sweaters for the fall . Busy day and I'm tired.

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
We cooked dinner together then watched TV then I spent the night. Something new for sure. I am having feelings for him but not sure where I want it to go. He has told me that he has feelings for me. Not sure what I want yet so trying to be cautious. This will take time and I am in NO hurry to rush into anything. I like Paul too but they both want an exclusive thing and I cant juggle them both and be fair to either of them or me either. sigh
Errands then staying home tonight. Need some ME time.
fen I use the Serenity prayer a lot. Has gotten me through lots of things in the last few months. Helped me accept the things I couldn't change.

[paulywogg]

Hey guys, Dots,sounds like a fun night what did you cook?still struggling with sinus garbage oh well,the meds I use for it makes me jittery and its not even the decongestant kind so I just don't know why it bugs me,hello to all I hope everyone enjoys the day

[NoraC]

Fen - Oh my gosh! I don't know how in the world you would have time to have an 'outside' job when you are so busy dealing with everyone/everything else. :hug:
What did you do to your shoulder?

I took my niece to the airport this morning. She didn't make it back to her Grandfather in time. He passed away during the night. But, he knew that she was coming so that probably brought him peace. Thankfully, he's not suffering anymore.

I am so tired. Going to go find some more caffeine. Think I got about 5 hours of sleep last night and I don't function well on only that much sleep.

Have a great day everyone!!

[fennel]

Stick to your guns, Dottie. You haven't been seeing these guys long enough for them to be pushing you for exclusivity.

I hear you about sinuses, Pauly. I still have allergy stuff going on. I dreamed I couldn't breathe last night and woke up totally congested. : (

We went from tropical heat and humidity to freezing ass cold in one day! Unfortunately, my sister wives don't like to run the A.C. when it's hot and they are loathe to close the doors and windows, as it deprives our feline housemates of the views, smells of the outdoors. I actually had to wear jammies and close my windows last night!

[fennel]

Nora, I'm sorry about your niece's grandfather...but thankfully he is out of pain. <3

I hear you about lack of sleep. I used to struggle when I worked dialysis on poor sleep...I could have killed someone if I wasn't careful!

I sprained my shoulder. I think I was building up to the injury- you all may recall that I packed up our old house for moving basically alone, as Mrs. Fen was away on business. Then the move and subsequent painting...then packing up the cabin to be sold. Finally, I could barely lift my arm! It's slowly getting better. I'm not eighteen any longer, that's for sure.

Swimming this morning...

[blue1]

Liz - glad you had a good night. Sounds like fun.

Mama - wow, you got home earlier?!?! FANTASTIC!! Enjoy.

Hope everyone is doing ok. I'm going to go read for a bit. I'm doing better - it helped to write out what was bothering me. I internalize instead of talking about it. I don't know why but that is one of my main issues. I start internalizing and holding everything in which makes me stressed and depressed which then leads to drinking. So, thank you for letting me vent.

Glad you're feeling better Nora!

[blue1]

I saw on The Undies thread..... Techie's sister passed away last night. I am so sorry to hear that.
Techie - praying for you and your family.

So sorry to hear about your sister Tech...praying for you guys!

[blue1]

What are you and Jerry gonna do tonight Dots? Hubs joined a karate class,I'm glad for him as he's quitting smoking and working on trying to feel better,get some exercise, he asked me to go but I don't think I'd be interested in it

That's so cool about your hubby...my oldest son is a first degree black belt...and still training.

[blue1]

My days are so busy, I can't imagine how bad things will be when I have to seek gainful employment.

Here's an example.

This morning, I scooted to the Y for my workout...home for a five minute shower and off to a Dr.'s appt., which was supposed to be at 11:20, but I had to wait (natch) and didn't get out of there until 12:40. I ran home quickly and grabbed some food I made last night for my mom. Ran to her house and took her mall walking. While at the mall, we ran into one of her ex work buddies (mom didn't retire until she was 84, LOL) and got the run down of her latest afflictions and the afflictions of her family. Then, mom requested a stop at Einstein's bagels and I ran in and grabbed her a couple of them. Got her home and she remembered she was out of aspirin, which she takes to prevent strokes. Off I ran to the grocery store and fetched her aspirin. Got home and made her bed (she'd washed the sheets but is too weak to make the bed). I went to Penzey's and picked up herbs (I used all of Alice's thyme yesterday), went grocery shopping and am now making dinner for my sister wives.

My mom's quality of life will nose-dive when I have to work again.

Dots, keep us posted about your grief appt. <3

Wow....busy...busy...busy!

[blue1]

Fen - Oh my gosh! I don't know how in the world you would have time to have an 'outside' job when you are so busy dealing with everyone/everything else. :hug:
What did you do to your shoulder?

I took my niece to the airport this morning. She didn't make it back to her Grandfather in time. He passed away during the night. But, he knew that she was coming so that probably brought him peace. Thankfully, he's not suffering anymore.

I am so tired. Going to go find some more caffeine. Think I got about 5 hours of sleep last night and I don't function well on only that much sleep.

Have a great day everyone!!

Awwwwwww sorry to hear about your niece's grandfather....praying all of you.

[blue1]

Omg....Fen....my hubby had a dream he couldn't breathe last night too..,and woke up and had to use his inhaler!
That's wild!

Yea...Dots...take your time!

[fennel]

Omg....Fen....my hubby had a dream he couldn't breathe last night too..,and woke up and had to use his inhaler!
That's wild!

Yea...Dots...take your time!

Your hubs and I are on the same freaky dream wavelength!