Good morning all...
I am officially moved in!!!! No internet till yesterday, but was too busy to post. The move went so well, our moving men were true professionals, and we were in our house by 2:00 pm. Yesterday I went to the apartment and cleaned, paid, handed in the keys, and I am done with that place. Ohhh it stunk so bad. But, that is in the past. Right now, I am enjoying my new home so much. Still have some boxes to unpack, but the smells and the room and the sunlight. My mood is so much better. My cat loves the new place, and is running around having a ball. I was able to cook in my new kitchen and it was just wonderful. Supposedly snow predicted tonight, but not a big deal. I am close to all kinds of stores, and only 2-4 inches predicted for us. My friend from up north has a foot of snow to look forward too. I am so relieved I don't have to deal with that anymore. So, my ten months of changes, stressors, 2 moves, craziness is OVER. I am going to enjoy every minute.
Lav, glad to hear you are there for your daughter if she needs you, but maybe you can relax for Super Bowl Sunday. What are some healthy snacks that you make? I am definitely interested. I do not know anything about taking antidepressants, but took a benzo, PRN, when my son was a teen, for panic attacks. I realized they could be addictive, but it was so bad for a while, that the benzo's helped. Never with booze either, by the way. I knew I could die. I felt really depressed this last year with all the changes, but knew that it was a normal reaction to all that was going on. The thought processes of gratitude, focusing on positives and affirmations really helped. I would try Amoryn if I needed too, but feel OK now. Exercise is a pretty good antidepressant for some, but not always. What I eat and drink affects my mood too! Took me a while to figure that out, but I finally have. Like you, I put myself first. Loving ourselves makes it possible to be there for family and friends.
Dill, what an interesting story about your across the street neighbor. Thanks for sharing. I liked the part where you said she is social, joined things, and reaches out. I realized I don't always do that and thus have not made any friends besides work. Gave me alot to think about. Plus, I liked your neighbor, she sounds fun!
Cyn, you sound busy and productive!! I am so happy to be moved in, it is just lovely. I have never had a pantry before and LOVE IT! The movers were so good, it made it the best move I have ever had. Plus, decluttering two times in ten years helped. I know that sounds funny, but decluttering on an ongoing basis is so important. Otherwise, things just pile up. I have a bunch of pictures that I will have to give to goodwill - I just don't have use for them. I like this house, it is open and airy, and I don't want to clutter it up. Stay warm and safe with all that snow. Watching the birds when the weather is severe is so fun, they flock to birdfeeders. We have a bunch of geese that hang out near a pond by our house, and they are so funny. They were walking across the street, taking their time....
Pap, OK, all the snow time off is really nice for you!! You needed a break and got it. What is going on with your other job? Is it worth it with having to use your car to drive far distances? I know you enjoy it though. Sounds like you got alot done. I am looking up freecycle as I have stuff I could give away. Stay warm and safe.
To all, have a good Sunday.
I am officially moved in!!!! No internet till yesterday, but was too busy to post. The move went so well, our moving men were true professionals, and we were in our house by 2:00 pm. Yesterday I went to the apartment and cleaned, paid, handed in the keys, and I am done with that place. Ohhh it stunk so bad. But, that is in the past. Right now, I am enjoying my new home so much. Still have some boxes to unpack, but the smells and the room and the sunlight. My mood is so much better. My cat loves the new place, and is running around having a ball. I was able to cook in my new kitchen and it was just wonderful. Supposedly snow predicted tonight, but not a big deal. I am close to all kinds of stores, and only 2-4 inches predicted for us. My friend from up north has a foot of snow to look forward too. I am so relieved I don't have to deal with that anymore. So, my ten months of changes, stressors, 2 moves, craziness is OVER. I am going to enjoy every minute.
Lav, glad to hear you are there for your daughter if she needs you, but maybe you can relax for Super Bowl Sunday. What are some healthy snacks that you make? I am definitely interested. I do not know anything about taking antidepressants, but took a benzo, PRN, when my son was a teen, for panic attacks. I realized they could be addictive, but it was so bad for a while, that the benzo's helped. Never with booze either, by the way. I knew I could die. I felt really depressed this last year with all the changes, but knew that it was a normal reaction to all that was going on. The thought processes of gratitude, focusing on positives and affirmations really helped. I would try Amoryn if I needed too, but feel OK now. Exercise is a pretty good antidepressant for some, but not always. What I eat and drink affects my mood too! Took me a while to figure that out, but I finally have. Like you, I put myself first. Loving ourselves makes it possible to be there for family and friends.
Dill, what an interesting story about your across the street neighbor. Thanks for sharing. I liked the part where you said she is social, joined things, and reaches out. I realized I don't always do that and thus have not made any friends besides work. Gave me alot to think about. Plus, I liked your neighbor, she sounds fun!
Cyn, you sound busy and productive!! I am so happy to be moved in, it is just lovely. I have never had a pantry before and LOVE IT! The movers were so good, it made it the best move I have ever had. Plus, decluttering two times in ten years helped. I know that sounds funny, but decluttering on an ongoing basis is so important. Otherwise, things just pile up. I have a bunch of pictures that I will have to give to goodwill - I just don't have use for them. I like this house, it is open and airy, and I don't want to clutter it up. Stay warm and safe with all that snow. Watching the birds when the weather is severe is so fun, they flock to birdfeeders. We have a bunch of geese that hang out near a pond by our house, and they are so funny. They were walking across the street, taking their time....
Pap, OK, all the snow time off is really nice for you!! You needed a break and got it. What is going on with your other job? Is it worth it with having to use your car to drive far distances? I know you enjoy it though. Sounds like you got alot done. I am looking up freecycle as I have stuff I could give away. Stay warm and safe.
To all, have a good Sunday.
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