Delightful December~AF~Week 1

[Rusty]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Good Morning Dear Friends,

I have been very busy this week, but had a few minutes so I thought I would pop in.

Cyn-I am so sorry about your fall!!:upset: Were you dizzy or nauseous afterward? I wasn't....but the side effects of my fall were just like yours. I went to mayoclinic.com or WebMD, and it said that the effects of a concussion are much greater 3 or 4 after it happens, and I had all the effects that were mentioned: exhaustion, dizziness, depression, irritability. It was absolutely dreadful. Please take care of yourself, and I may PM you later. Countdown to freedom: 8 days. YIPPEE!!

Lav, I can't believe it's been 13 years since the fall that put you in intensive care! I know you said you lost your sense of smell and taste, didn't you? I would love to visit Longwood Gardens some day. It sounds so beautiful. Has the cold weather come your way yet? Yesterday, it was 12 degrees (the high) and a wind chill factor of 9 below!

DTD-yes, Nelson Mandella inspired the world and he was such an unselfish soul. Too bad about the nasty post on G's thread. Some people just have too much time on their hands, don't they?

Star-Interesting that you are studying dreams. I've had some disturbing nightmares lately. One nightmare last week involved a guy breaking into my house and threatening to attack me. Last night, I dreamed that I was in inpatient rehab while drinking champagne in a martini glass! Bizarre but also frightening. I so hope this is not a sign of Christmas future (ala Ebeneezer Scrooge in "The Christmas Carol.") I am really shaken up by this and I have no clue why I would dream such a thing.

Dill-wow, you have had a lot on your plate.:l I admire you for balancing your family obligations, jury duty and your volunteer work.:goodjob: Regarding the ham for Christmas lunch, my SIL makes a delicious mustard sauce we put on the ham, but the problem with ham is that I'm thirsty and bloated the rest of the day because it's so salty. Not a problem with prime rib. I am flattered that you want to "copy" my idea.

Lots to do today. I will try and finish the Christmas decorating and then go to my mom's and put up her Nativity (brrrrr....it's only 7 degrees here) and her Christmas tree. Good thing her artificial tree is little.

Have a wonderful AF Saturday, everyone!

[Lavande]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Good Saturday morning friends

Not much sun here today, more rain & yes even some snow & ice on the way later - oh well.

DTD, I can't imagine why someone would post something nasty about Mandela
Obviously that person doesn't think much about himself.

'Life is complicated' - I could write a long novel on that topic!
As a matter of fact, I've heard myself saying that to YB lately. After a 3 1/2 year absence he is really, really starting to pull his head out of his butt. He has made some big strides into 'normal thinking' this year. I don't know where this is leading, I have given up having any expectations. I've been married to a guy for 40 years who doesn't understand 'normal'!

Well, I hope to get lots of odds & ends done, especially anything that requires being out & about. Then I can sit back, enjoy a fire while the weather does whatever it's going to do

Greetings to Dill, Rusty, cyn, Star & anyone stopping by today!
Have a great AF day all!

Lav

[Lavande]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Hey there Rusty - cross post

[Rusty]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Star-I forgot to add.....you were unhappy with your work, and I just wanted to know if these developments will be positive for you? Is that why you want to stay a few more years?

[Rusty]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Dill, I forgot to add. It turns out I did not have a cold. I had an allergic reaction to something....not sure what. Anyway, my face broke out in hives. I look like I have a bad case of acne. Thank God for Estee Lauder foundation.:H

[Stargazerlily]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Good morning...

Let's see Rusty, I work for a small organization and there were and are some issues and some comments being said. I spoke up for myself and the issues were resolved. Went for a great interview on Friday, but it would take months to get a check, paid monthly and I cannot afford to wait and build a business. Then, my husband came home and his job is changing and is unsure. What a day. It was nerve racking. So, I can't take the new job, (darn) and now have to be really vigilant as I do not now what the new year will bring. I am taking it day by day, having faith and doing my best. I have to be AF in all this, can you imagine the chaos, out of control feelings, stupid choices, etc if you have issues and are drinking? Whew. Your dreams were interesting, of course you get to figure them out, but I am seeing a theme of temptation to drink and if you do, bad results. I was thinking the guy breaking into your house could be alcohol in your body, scary. Then the other dream was really clear. Let me know if I am off base. I believe that we interpret our dreams, so I could be off base with yours. I read that everything and person in our dreams is a part of our self. My dreams are the same, make good choices, and you only have so much time. Or maybe, use your time wisely. Have fun setting up your mom's tree. Decorations are one of the best things about Christmas.

Lav, marriage and relationships are complicated. I know this from my own experience. I salute you for staying the course. Hopefully, YB is growing emotionally, and gaining a little wisdom. My marital relationship is different then in the younger years. We are so different...we find things in common. Love and commitment are the things that keep us together and daily efforts. I was reading something a friend posted on facebook about affirming things to say to your husband. I was ashamed as I had been a crabby wife that morning. I tried out a few of the nice affirmations the next day and it DID make a difference. The power of words. No one tells you marriage is work.

Got a lot of shopping done, resolved a home issue, today church and shopping for food. It is really cold here too, and I am bundling up. Hope you are all well and having a good weekend. Hello to all.

[Lavande]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Good morning friends,

Dark & gloomy here, awaiting that dreaded snow/ice event.....oh well.
I guess we should be starting the week two thread

Dreams are weird things
I vividly remember a dream I had just prior to my wedding. In it I opened a large box to see my wedding dress that had just arrived - it was BROWN!!!! Needless to say that put some awful fear into me where there had been none
These days I'm not dreaming a whole lot but when I do they are frequently strange. I blame at least some of that on the melatonin or valerian I use for sleep aids.

OK, wishing everyone a great AF Sunday!
Be careful out in the weather!

Lav

[Rusty]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Good Morning Everyone,

Star-too bad the prospective job is not a good fit....the insecurity of waiting for a check, and not getting paid. Been there, done that. You are wise to stay where you are. Good job for speaking up and getting the issues resolved. So sorry to hear that Mr. Star's job future is uncertain. Re: my dreams....no, I did not take my dream about rehab as a tempration to drink, I think it was more "this could happen to you if you choose to drink" kind of thing. Generally, I have dreams about people with whom I've had conflicts (former bosses, co-workers and friends), and in my dreams, we are friends.

I am so embarrassed that I forgot to say:

CONGRATULATIONS, DTD on 52 + DAYS AF!!! AND CONGRATULATIONS, NARILLY ON 32 + DAYS AF!!:yay: We're so glad you're with us.

Yesterday, I put up my mom's outdoor manger scene in the bitter cold and wind, but it turned out fine and my mom is so happy! Just seeing the joy on her face reaffirms that AFree is the way to be for me. Today, it's more decorating, exercise and going to play Bingo with a friend. Maybe I'll even win.:H

Have a lovely AF Sunday, everyone!!

[Rusty]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Lav-sorry, x-post. What a bizarre dream about your wedding gown. I'm glad it turned out to be white after all.. Now that you mention that maybe the melatonin is causing weird dreams, I think you are spot on about why I'm having them. My doctor put me on a natural mood stabilizer, 5-HTP, and I think that's what's causing those odd dreams. Thanks for the diagnosis, Nurse Lav. We are supposed to get blasted with snow later today. What are you doing today? It seems like forever since you've mentioned a visit from your grandsons.

[dill]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Hello Friends, once again it is time to start a new week. Let's do it tomorrow.

I think it is interesting that you are keeping a dream journal Star. Do you actually write your dream down even if you wake up in the middle of the night? I have a terrible time recalling my dreams usually. Just once in awhile one will stick with me. I haven't had any interesting ones lately. Sorry the job change didn't work for you just now. Maybe something else will come along.

Rusty, :goodjob: on putting up your Mom's manger scene. Can you send us a picture of it?

I haven't posted a picture on here in such a long time, I'm not sure I know how anymore. I'm going to try it out if I get any time to myself later today.

DTD, I know Nelson Mandela's death was felt around the world. He truly was a great man and a presence of goodness and peace. I just thought due to proximity that you would be feeling the loss more keenly than some of us.

Lav, Wierd dream. It's funny how some dreams you can remember for years but most are forgotten as soon as they are over.

Have a great AF Sunday everyone.

[Lavande]

Delightful December~AF~Week 1

Sunday night & in my shop working because we had a big freaking snowstorm here today (that I didn't order) & getting ice out there right now. The power always goes out around cow country so I'm getting tomorrow's work done now

Rusty, nice that you can help your Mom out that way. I'm sure she appreciates it more than you know.
I take many herbal substances & sometimes I think they do cause a little weird dreamming BUT
I also had bizarre dreams years ago when I was on Rx Lexapro & was still depressed. I think I just naturally have weird dream anyway

Dill, we really do remember the whoppers :H
Just like some patients, I just can't forget them for one reason or another :H

The last I check we had 7 inches of snow - probably more. Accuweather predicted 1 inch of snow then rain - wrong again!!!

Have a great night all!