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[j-vo]

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Where are you planning to go on vaca Dot? We're going to Riviera Maya, Mexico, end of June. All of in-laws - love them all, except maybe one. And that's not bad odds.

Nar, I hear of dual-diagnoses, but I guess i'm like quadruple diagnoses - addict, severe depression, severe anxiety, and the depression gets worse in the winter - Seasonal affective disorder. FFS, no wonder I ended up like I did! But getting back to the "light." I've got what I call my "happy light." I sit under it all night. Don't know if it helps, but my boys are always telling me to turn it to the wall because it gives off too much light and they can't watch tv.

Ava, dear, I hope you're feeling better today!

LC, I was sad last night thinking about my son on the plane with his teammates, as my DH went to Florida on Tuesday. I felt better when he texted to tell me he landed. What will I do? I'm going with my sister on Saturday morning into town. We're going to eat at a locally famous place called Pamela's for breakfast and walk around. Lots of cool places and stores to check out. Not much other than that. I want to take advantage of relaxing. I think I may rent the movie "Blue Jasmaine." Mom said it was a great movie.

That's it. Just got home from a long day. After work meeting, then a funeral viewing. Going to sit and relax and look at fb.

Have a good night all.

[Dottie Belle]

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j-vo the train trip vacation is in Colorado. 8 days with 4 trains...Pikes peak and some others. Looked really interesting and our close friends are going so that will be even more fun. It isn't until next fall, 2015 so I have something to look forward to.

[little beagle]

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Dottie I love trains.
NS hope your cold passes quicklt. Extra Zinc always kicks mine out.
Jane WoW. I have not a clue. Hubby and I always fightvabout money, but then he has no sense about it. You dog is another thing. I hope he is comfortable. I am so sorry he isnt feeling so great. Poor baby.
TMH the main goal here is to give each other encouragement to reach out goals.
Ann good to see you.
J-vo have a nice evening.

[Marylou123]

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Hi Ladies,

Quick post cuz I'm exhausted. Dad's funeral yesterday was beautiful. He was a WWII vet and it was so emotional when the bugler played taps and when they presented mom the folded flag and thanked her on behalf of the President of the U.S and the United States Navy for my fathers service. Wow.

J-Vo, so good to see you! Makes my heart smile.

Love you all - so glad to be AF.

[Pavati]

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OK, Folks you were BUSY today. I read the posts but can't possibly do justice to them all...

LC - I love you description of bike riding and Berlin. Sounds lovely.

Jane - I have been called a financial third grader - no help here! (And my MiL, gone I am sorry to say, was one of my favorite people on Earth. I was so lucky! I hope I'm not one of those when my boys get married...)

J-Vo - Lovely post, back atcha, lady. Hope you enjoy your time alone.

Dot - I LOVE Colorado - I have been a lot as I have some family there. Sounds like a beautiful trip.

NS - Love when you're around, too. I'm sure you're the good kind of MiL.

Ann - So glad you popped by! Hope all is well.

TMH - You're welcome here - I have to agree with NS that I came here to moderate and found that going totally alcohol free is so much easier!

I'm with Nar - I would drink every weekend, then add the week days in for good measure. Nar - Sorry about your cold weather - I want to visit Canada, but I'm not sure I could stay...

Marylou - Glad you're still with us. Stay strong out there and don't forget yourself in all of the other stuff you're going through.

LB - You have a good evening, too! Zinc does work to shorten a cold IMHO.

Ava - Sorry about your headache, but sleeping all night sounds like heaven to me right now. I have been waking up a lot at night - I don't stay up but I don't feel like I get that good, deep, drool, wrinkle on your face sleep either. How many days until Thailand? How long is that flight?

Humble - Hope you're ok out there - we miss you!

Good night, Loamers. I am so busy at work these days - I feel a little behind here. Always connected to you, however. I'll contribute more when things slow down...

xo
Pav

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Pav it is good you are keeping busy. Doing something you enjoy.
Ava you must be really excited. Glad you are taking us with you.
Marylou a WWII vet. I bet that was a very memorable service and I am happy for you that you were fully present for it.
I have been very busy between working, gardening, hubby working on our living room floor. He's putting down new tile. Talk about a mess! He's doing it in 4 foot strips so it is SO torn up in there.
Have a good day ladies.

[j-vo]

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:lMarylou, glad the funeral went well. How are you holding up with your emotions? Extra hugs for you.:l

Dot, that sounds like a great trip! There's so much in the US that I'd love to see. I was only out west once - Arizona, and it was beautiful. I've been up and down the east coast, but I'd love to see more of our beautiful country.

Hi LB!
Hi Pav!
Hi Ava!
Hi Jane!
Hi NS
HI LC!
Hi Everyone!


TGIF! Showing a short video on the Holocaust, as we will be reading Anne Frank, then the Devil's Arithmetic. This year we're taking the kids to the playhouse to see The Devil's Arithmetic when we finish reading the novel. They love this unit, as do I. So much to learn and such tragedies that I can't comprehend.

So when the boys get back, baseball will be in full swing. Three games a week. Only a third at home, so will be doing lots of driving.

Have a great day all.

[New Dreams]

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acadiaofmaine;1642315 wrote:
I finally went to see my doctor on Monday, who suggested an antidepressant, Paxil or Zoloft. Sigh! I don't know what I should do. Does anyone have any thoughts?

Ann

Last year was a hard one, Dad was sick, I lost my job & could find one work for 5 months (at 59 y/o that's scary, when you're not quite ready to retire)
& I went on prescription antiD's for the first time ( used St John's Wort a week or two at a time for short term depression). My Doctor put me on Zoloft... it did a great job with the depression and anxiety, but ithas the side effect with some people (myself included) of making one anti-orgasmic. I have a new job I love now, Dad came through his surgery great...& so with my quit I have been able to wean myself off the antiD's....I had tried unsuccessfully to come off the Zoloft before and wasn't quite ready until now.

If I ever need one again...I am thinking Celebrex as it has an off label use as being helpful with osteo A...which I have in my r knee.

Haven't posted much this week, but I've been lurking

Hi j-vo
Hi LB!
Hi Pav!
Hi Ava!
Hi Jane!
Hi NS
HI LC!
Hi Everyone!

[NoSugar]

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Nice to see you here, ND :l.

I ran across a poem last night on another website that I really liked. It reminds us not to stay mired in the past or to worry too much about the future but to not squander today, which to me means not to spend another day acquiring, consuming, and recovering from wine, leaving me only about 4 hours to LIVE each day.

No author was given so I can't give credit where credit is due:

IMPERMANENCE

In the blink of an eye, it disappears, the days, the weeks, the months, the years.
We hold on tight, we plan ahead, regret the things that went unsaid.

We see the trees and watch them grow, the leaves turn brown, then fall below.
We water flowers, smell their scent, we wonder where the good days went.

We save our pennies, just in case, we need them later in the race.
But the finish line lies out of sight - we're sure the future will be bright.

The bad days and the good days too, will end no matter what we do.
Regret the past or let it go - it will not change things, this we know.

We're born, we die, it's guaranteed. The bit between? Just let it be.
It'll make no difference in the end - the clothes, the shoes, the car, the trend.

The only thing we need to do is be honest, to be true.
Show love to all who pass your way - today might be their final day.

And as for you, well, what's in store? There's nothing promised, that's for sure.
Speak kindly with your inner voice and know there ALWAYS is a choice.

Smile to yourself, enjoy today, let all your worries fall away.
Be generous with your heart, have fun, be grateful for the moon and sun.

Give thanks for all the blessings sent, don't wonder where the past days went.
Accept yourself and know your worth, enjoy these days you have on earth.

Remember that this too shall pass, so live today like it's your last.

[lifechange]

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Good Day, Loamers!!

j-vo, you're sounding chirpy today! Sounds like a great idea to just relax, have some quiet time and look out for yourself! I find it always takes me a day or two to get back into my own rhythm. To get used to not being busy with the needs of everyone else. Glad the tests went well! So far so good. I was wondering when they start teaching about the Holocaust in the US. I don't know the Devil's Arithmetic-- will have to have a look. I rented Blue Jasmine for tonight, too!

New Dreams! Good to see you and hear from you.:l

NS, How are you feeling today? I hope that head cold is gone soon-- it's miserable to be all stuffed up. Whenever I am getting sick (though mostly with chest colds) my Japanese co-worker always insists on "hot foot baths"-- and I swear they really work. 3-4 times a day, soaking 10 minutes or so in quite warm/hot water. I hope you're up and at 'em soon. Somehow I can't imagine you're patient with being sick-- is that true?

Pav, I don't know what sort of work you do-- or I can't remember.? But I am always interested in knowing what people who love their work do. You are very fortunate to have that-- I know you work very hard at your job..

MaryLou, that sounds like a beautiful, very touching ceremony. How nice for your mother and your family to have him recognized for what he gave to the country. I am so happy that you have managed to stay sober through this difficult time-- :h

LB, that sounds like a heck of a lot of work! What sort of tiles are you putting down? I'm impressed, I have to say.. Actually I think it's nice to have house projects like that to do together.
Hi Nar, and Jane, and TMH, and Humble (how are you??) and Daisy ( how are YOU??), and Ava!, and Ann, and WHERE and how are you today, SL??, and hi Dot!!

I think I will head over to the gym now-- it's grey and cold and not in any way inviting to go outside. Who was it that said yesterday that she was hoping for April showers?

[lifechange]

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x-post NS-- Thank you for sharing the poem-- I want to have it hanging somewhere I can read it each morning and evening.
How are you today??

[NoSugar]

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lifechange;1642703 wrote: x-post NS-- Thank you for sharing the poem-- I want to have it hanging somewhere I can read it each morning and evening.
How are you today??

Feeling somewhat better, LC, and you guessed correctly that I am a horrible patient. Your foot bath idea reminded me I had heard of a version of that: To soak your feet AND SOCKS in very hot water and then to go to bed with the hot wet socks on (maybe put plastic bags over them or something ??) and wake up CURED! I will try those hot foot baths today. Thanks!

[lifechange]

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Let me know if it helps!!

[narilly]

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NS, what a beautiful poem! I really like that, very inspirational.

J-Vo, enjoy breakkie with your sister, I love going out for breakfast. My hubs and I do that every weekend. It is our date night. I have gone for breakfast with him when I was hungover SO many times. So glad that does not happen now. FFS what was the Point?

MaryLou, your dad's ceremony sounds really nice. So good you did not drink.

Pav, I think a visit to Calgary in Summer would be great! It is warm/hot then and we all wear our cowboy boots and hats etc. it is quite a party. Pancake breakfasts everyday for the public and square dancing. I drank a bit last year but am always careful at that time of year since I have had bad experiences in the past. (throwing up on myself, calling my boss a f'n ahole)
This year I will not drink AT ALL during Stampede and I am looking forward to that. There are lots of things to do without drinking AL.

Talk later!

[j-vo]

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LC, I hope it's on comcast so I can rent it! I finished Breaking Bad this past week also. Best series I've ever seen. I highly recommend it!

Hi New Dreams!

Nar, that sounds like a blast. I'm comin' to Calgary!

NS, soak the feet and call me in the morning. Hope it works!

Slow day at school today. Right now, I'm sitting at my desk while kids walk around and look at roller coaster displays they made in science. Each class has 4 roller coasters and the kids that made them show how they work with a marble. So basically I have to sit here and watch the kids come and go, which is fine. It's been such a busy week. After the roller coaster displays, the Beauty and the Beast Cast is putting on the show for the entire student body. So after a week's worth of state testing, observation, big meeting yesterday, I'm pooped and am happy just sitting here smiling as the kids come and go. I think I'll play some music! I thought something was missing!