Hen House Talk With All Our Friends - Part 9
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Today is my day off. Been having such a hard time getting up and getting going in the morning. I can sleep 10 hours straight and not want to get up still. This is pretty standard for me in the winter really..I mean he11...we only have about 4 hours of daylight now and I could just stay curled up in a ball all day if I let myself...DEPRESSION..the holidays are here and my whole family is gathered at my daughters house in washington state ..with my new grandaughter.....and I am not invited!! It just HURTS you know?? I have always been the black sheep because of my addiction and I guess that will follow me to the grave. I have found new "family" but I still have sadness connected to my kids today so....Guess I will stop whining and just get on with life today..even if it seems like it sucks...
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hey just passing and gotta eat hence the brief post - have had a slow day with people again - but a slower day with myself even more - hit a low but i'm ok ... = love to all henhousers - take care all
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((((Norty)))) - of course that hurts, sweetie. The thing is, there are things in life, even for "normal" people that hurt, and we just have to get through it. I can't imagine only having 4 hours of sunlight. It's cold, here, well cold for GA - windy as hell and supposed to be in the "teens and low 20's" for the next few nights, but we still have sunshine. Do you take vitamin D? Just asking, because that is something that most people get from sunshine, and you don't GET enough sunshine.
You know, you're family here, and we are here for you. Sending you mega hugs and love, sweetie.
(((Lenina))) - you are NOT the most boring person here - you crack me up, laughing, a lot of times
I hate that you're traveling so much, this month, and hope you have good internet connections!
Okay, final grade is in for my computer class.......99.8!!!! I had NO idea that next week is the last week of my other class until I went today. I have to take a make-up test, plus the regular test, but have somewhere around a 98.5 average, so looks like I'll get my two A's out of my first quarter back. Next quarter will be harder, but I'm ready.
I just walked another mile on the treadmill, with Elvis watching me. I learned how to speed it up (the first time I did it, like to have flown off the damned thing!!) and getting back up the stairs is still the hardest part, but I feel good that I'm doing this.
Oh, and talked to my demo scheduler and have 2 more demos set up for the end of next month. I could do one this weekend, but have a lot of stores to do and they are taking more time this month (yearly changes). I WILL get paid for the whole thing, even though I sold out of the product in 2-1/2 hours. I'll put the paperwork in the mail, tomorrow, and should be paid in about a week - direct deposit.
((Karma)) - BTW, I listened to "I'm not afraid", a few times, while I was on the treadmill
I guess it's a combination of my grades, the "good" endorphins released while I was walking, and getting more demos, but I feel GREAT today! I need to remember this the next time I'm in a funk. Ya'll are more than welcome to smack me over the head the next time I got there.
Big (((((((hugs)))))))) to ((Med)) who has all her "nursey stuff" - meetings, etc. to go through today.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
You know, you're family here, and we are here for you. Sending you mega hugs and love, sweetie.
(((Lenina))) - you are NOT the most boring person here - you crack me up, laughing, a lot of times
I hate that you're traveling so much, this month, and hope you have good internet connections!Okay, final grade is in for my computer class.......99.8!!!! I had NO idea that next week is the last week of my other class until I went today. I have to take a make-up test, plus the regular test, but have somewhere around a 98.5 average, so looks like I'll get my two A's out of my first quarter back. Next quarter will be harder, but I'm ready.
I just walked another mile on the treadmill, with Elvis watching me. I learned how to speed it up (the first time I did it, like to have flown off the damned thing!!) and getting back up the stairs is still the hardest part, but I feel good that I'm doing this.
Oh, and talked to my demo scheduler and have 2 more demos set up for the end of next month. I could do one this weekend, but have a lot of stores to do and they are taking more time this month (yearly changes). I WILL get paid for the whole thing, even though I sold out of the product in 2-1/2 hours. I'll put the paperwork in the mail, tomorrow, and should be paid in about a week - direct deposit.
((Karma)) - BTW, I listened to "I'm not afraid", a few times, while I was on the treadmill
I guess it's a combination of my grades, the "good" endorphins released while I was walking, and getting more demos, but I feel GREAT today! I need to remember this the next time I'm in a funk. Ya'll are more than welcome to smack me over the head the next time I got there.
Big (((((((hugs)))))))) to ((Med)) who has all her "nursey stuff" - meetings, etc. to go through today.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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(((norty))) Honey, I know it's hard. I have family members who don't speak to me. I have made my best amends and hope some day, some fine day, they will forgive me. It's looking rather doubtful for now. I am sad about it all, but for now, all I can do is keep living a sober life and continue my recovery. You know, we are both so lucky to have folks who do care about us in recovery. So, just keep doing the next best thing.
(((med)) I meant to comment earlier but forgot. Anyway, I hope you will always share your good news, your good feelings without having to worry. I love to hear about good stuff happening to my friends! For me, it's a sign that life can be good, things can turn around and frankly, I love it that I have the ability today to rejoice in the good fortunes of my friends. So, speak up! Tell me something good! LOL (cue music)
(((Dee))) thanks for the special shout-out! Did you get the email I sent you?
(((Amy))) I am so anxious to hear the detail of the next demo! I think you're going to have some real fun! I wish I was there to help you!
OK, so I spent the whole day cleaning house, doing laundry, getting the groceries in stock so Hubs doesn't have to forage and I'm amazed so much is still to be done. I am packed, organized and rezzies made for the Sucks Out Loud tour. Yes, it's not looking pretty. Oh, and poor FuzzyB is traumatized by all the noise and hoopla. He hates the vacuum and it invaded his special hiding spot. He was quite sure what he's expected to happen, had after 8 years, had happened. The mythical cat-hatchet was out and going to get him. He was about to be a kitty stew. Sheesh, you'd think he never sees or hears a house cleaning! Anyway, he's just now out from his extra-special, top secret spot and wanting to discuss the matter. LOL Cats. You gotta love their whole drama queen behavior.
Oh, and here's some good news. We've finally narrowed down a place to live. I'm hoping we can take a drive up and get the feel of our new neighborhood. Hubs is going to start making arrangements while I'm gone and I'll be attending to some stuff as best I can from the road. But, I'm feeling hopeful, feeling motivated and confident. I want away from Ole Slummy as soon as possible. He's just creepy. I mean, seriously creepy.
Did any of you see a post from our friend ((barb Dwyer)) about the planetary events for December? I wish I was going to be home for Solstice as there's going to be a lunar ecllipse and that's very special.
(((karma))) I hope you're feeling better. The good thing about bad days is that they do pass.
I guess that's all my news for now. I hope I can get some decent internet connection so I can keep up with you all!
(((jay))) (((Bear))) (((nands))) (((windy))) (((glitter))) ((((allmygirlies))) ((((allmyroosters)))
Much love!
Lee Tang, Walla walla Bing Bang (yes, I'm channeling Alvin and Chipmunks)
(((med)) I meant to comment earlier but forgot. Anyway, I hope you will always share your good news, your good feelings without having to worry. I love to hear about good stuff happening to my friends! For me, it's a sign that life can be good, things can turn around and frankly, I love it that I have the ability today to rejoice in the good fortunes of my friends. So, speak up! Tell me something good! LOL (cue music)
(((Dee))) thanks for the special shout-out! Did you get the email I sent you?
(((Amy))) I am so anxious to hear the detail of the next demo! I think you're going to have some real fun! I wish I was there to help you!
OK, so I spent the whole day cleaning house, doing laundry, getting the groceries in stock so Hubs doesn't have to forage and I'm amazed so much is still to be done. I am packed, organized and rezzies made for the Sucks Out Loud tour. Yes, it's not looking pretty. Oh, and poor FuzzyB is traumatized by all the noise and hoopla. He hates the vacuum and it invaded his special hiding spot. He was quite sure what he's expected to happen, had after 8 years, had happened. The mythical cat-hatchet was out and going to get him. He was about to be a kitty stew. Sheesh, you'd think he never sees or hears a house cleaning! Anyway, he's just now out from his extra-special, top secret spot and wanting to discuss the matter. LOL Cats. You gotta love their whole drama queen behavior.
Oh, and here's some good news. We've finally narrowed down a place to live. I'm hoping we can take a drive up and get the feel of our new neighborhood. Hubs is going to start making arrangements while I'm gone and I'll be attending to some stuff as best I can from the road. But, I'm feeling hopeful, feeling motivated and confident. I want away from Ole Slummy as soon as possible. He's just creepy. I mean, seriously creepy.
Did any of you see a post from our friend ((barb Dwyer)) about the planetary events for December? I wish I was going to be home for Solstice as there's going to be a lunar ecllipse and that's very special.
(((karma))) I hope you're feeling better. The good thing about bad days is that they do pass.
I guess that's all my news for now. I hope I can get some decent internet connection so I can keep up with you all!
(((jay))) (((Bear))) (((nands))) (((windy))) (((glitter))) ((((allmygirlies))) ((((allmyroosters)))
Much love!
Lee Tang, Walla walla Bing Bang (yes, I'm channeling Alvin and Chipmunks)
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nope, I didn't get any email 
you are never boring (((Lee))) Tang, Walla walla Bing Bang
good luck for the new house!
Hope things went well for you today too ((( J)))!
(((Norty)) my real family makes me appreicate this one so much more !
Hope tomorrows a better day for you (((Karma)))
Congarts on the grade and the jobs lined up (((amy)))
to all
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you are never boring (((Lee))) Tang, Walla walla Bing Bang
good luck for the new house!
Hope things went well for you today too ((( J)))!
(((Norty)) my real family makes me appreicate this one so much more !
Hope tomorrows a better day for you (((Karma)))
Congarts on the grade and the jobs lined up (((amy)))
to allD
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YAY on finding a place to live ((Lee))!!! Your life will be SO much better without ole slummy hanging around. I'm sure FuzzyB will be out of sorts, for a while, until he finds new hiding places. When I did travel nursing, one of my cats hid behind the washer/dryer and I had to drag her out. Once I put my comforter and pillows on the bed, which I guess had their smell on it?, they were okay.
I'm about to head out, in the cold, and do stores. This time I'll take my coat along!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
I'm about to head out, in the cold, and do stores. This time I'll take my coat along!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Norty~~My SIL and I don't speak and it's sad but I think I'm okay with it because I felt judged and unaccepted so I really don't need negativity in my life so it's okay, not great but okay. Holidays always bring around the hardest times and memories and sentiments. And they last forever.. I'm already ready for Jan 1. You've got us and we are a loving bunch
Lenina~~ good news on making your escape I hope it works out. Cat hatchet was cute. And thanks for the words of comfort. What is it you do when you travel? I never got the backstory on your travel job.
Dee!!! sweet Dee.
Amy~~ hope the stores thing goes good. You are a very busy girl. congratulations on great school grades. flying aces!! Yeah take the coat, it's like 24 here and about the same there. I was enjoying 70 degree weather about a week ago. I hate this.
Karma~~ great attitude you have on living life. You're taking after our Amy, nothing will hold you back or down.
I'm heading to the doc again this afternoon. I've been so tight in my chest and feel very short of breath. I did not even feel like writing on here last night, just feel worn out. I'm hoping he can give me some relief maybe an inhaler or something. The cold air coupled with the hot dry heat of the heat pumps and my allergies are making me sick. I did go yesterday to the P-doc and got a new anti-d but I haven't started it yet, going to try to get well first before I shock my system with something that will possibly try to kill me again.
Love to everyone.
Lenina~~ good news on making your escape I hope it works out. Cat hatchet was cute. And thanks for the words of comfort. What is it you do when you travel? I never got the backstory on your travel job.
Dee!!! sweet Dee.
Amy~~ hope the stores thing goes good. You are a very busy girl. congratulations on great school grades. flying aces!! Yeah take the coat, it's like 24 here and about the same there. I was enjoying 70 degree weather about a week ago. I hate this.
Karma~~ great attitude you have on living life. You're taking after our Amy, nothing will hold you back or down.
I'm heading to the doc again this afternoon. I've been so tight in my chest and feel very short of breath. I did not even feel like writing on here last night, just feel worn out. I'm hoping he can give me some relief maybe an inhaler or something. The cold air coupled with the hot dry heat of the heat pumps and my allergies are making me sick. I did go yesterday to the P-doc and got a new anti-d but I haven't started it yet, going to try to get well first before I shock my system with something that will possibly try to kill me again.
Love to everyone.
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(((Amy))) We didn't find a particular place, just an area so this narrows the search down considerably. We'd actually talked about moving East at one point but I'm sure I wouldn't be very happy. I am hoping Hubs will have some places to go see once I get home. The bummer is, I don't really have much time off until April. So, fingers crossed.
(((Dee))) I sent you a bad joke a few weeks ago. No matter. It probably wasn't that funny anyway, you know my childish sense of humor! LOL
I got an email from Sissy. She needed to have minutes added to her phone so I gave her an extended plan. I worry about her being on the streets without a phone.
Well, I gotta scoot. Glarmor and fast times await. LOL I have to laugh or else I'd go nuts!
Much love to all my (((Hens and Roosters!)))
Lee
(((Med))) You were posting the same time I was! I hope you're feeling better soon!
(((Dee))) I sent you a bad joke a few weeks ago. No matter. It probably wasn't that funny anyway, you know my childish sense of humor! LOL
I got an email from Sissy. She needed to have minutes added to her phone so I gave her an extended plan. I worry about her being on the streets without a phone.
Well, I gotta scoot. Glarmor and fast times await. LOL I have to laugh or else I'd go nuts!
Much love to all my (((Hens and Roosters!)))
Lee
(((Med))) You were posting the same time I was! I hope you're feeling better soon!
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(((Med))) - do you have to take the pills or did you get a steroid shot? I can't take the pills...I'm pure evil on those things. XABF#1, however, got really happy on them? I guess they affect different people different ways. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
(((Lenina))) - I do hope hubby narrows it down as for a place for ya'll to move to.
(((Karma))) (((Norty))) (((Dee))) (((Bear))) (((Nands))) (((Jay))) and (((everyone else))).
I got home and discovered we were changing from AT&T to DirectTV...again. Stepmom is in there yelling at the TV because she can't find her shows. We got a printed guide, but it must be wrong or something, and the guy showed her how to find a channel, but she, apparently, thinks yelling at it is going to help?
The entire time the guy was here setting the boxes/satellite thingie up, Mots was hiding under my bed, Patches was in a box, and Elvis was on my lap in "high alert". Darned Tinker decided she liked the guy (she probably barked at him, for a while when he first got here, but I wasn't home yet)...so she was trying to "help" him. Poor guy.
I got my schedule and they've put me back to 4 days this week, starting tomorrow. Thu. will do more stores, work Fri. Sat. night with the evil mgr, then Sun. church and football watching
Okay, just went in to prove to stepmom that she IS on the Lifetime channel..it says it in the corner of the screen, and just because it's never had a show about pawn shops, doesn't mean it's not a new show or something.
If I EVER get to the point that my entire life revolves around a TV, watching game shows and soap operas, just shoot me, okay?
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
(((Lenina))) - I do hope hubby narrows it down as for a place for ya'll to move to.
(((Karma))) (((Norty))) (((Dee))) (((Bear))) (((Nands))) (((Jay))) and (((everyone else))).
I got home and discovered we were changing from AT&T to DirectTV...again. Stepmom is in there yelling at the TV because she can't find her shows. We got a printed guide, but it must be wrong or something, and the guy showed her how to find a channel, but she, apparently, thinks yelling at it is going to help?
The entire time the guy was here setting the boxes/satellite thingie up, Mots was hiding under my bed, Patches was in a box, and Elvis was on my lap in "high alert". Darned Tinker decided she liked the guy (she probably barked at him, for a while when he first got here, but I wasn't home yet)...so she was trying to "help" him. Poor guy.
I got my schedule and they've put me back to 4 days this week, starting tomorrow. Thu. will do more stores, work Fri. Sat. night with the evil mgr, then Sun. church and football watching
Okay, just went in to prove to stepmom that she IS on the Lifetime channel..it says it in the corner of the screen, and just because it's never had a show about pawn shops, doesn't mean it's not a new show or something.
If I EVER get to the point that my entire life revolves around a TV, watching game shows and soap operas, just shoot me, okay?
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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I tried to do too much at once yesterday and fell heavily on the concrete outside. No bones broken but I'm suitably humbled and quiet today LOL
Hope everyone else is doing better than me
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(((Dee))) Oh honey! I hope you're OK. You know, the cosmos has a way of humbling me too, when I get going too fast or not paying enough attention. You may recall my incident of "body surfing" into a store a few years ago? The blue Kahuna? LOL I remember being so embarrassed at the time I wanted to cry. But it did get me to slow down and maybe saved me a more serious incident? I don't know. They didn't get your stumble on CCTV, did they?
(((med))) I hope the drugs help you feel better soon. I don't do well on the steroids. They make me blackly depressed. I hope you can tolerate them better than I do. The sprays are OK. I sure do love Flo Nase. Flo Nase and estrogen. My life is good! LOL
(((Amy))) Glad to hear you're getting more hours! Sounds like you're going to be busy! Poor J! It's a shame she doesn't get more out of life. I mean, I do love my TV shows but I really like my books. And I do enjoy getting out and about. Good old Tinker! Just making the visitor feel "to home!" LOL And as I think I've told you, no one ever sees the FuzzyB. He stays in his hiding spaces until the coast is clear! OG,on the other hand, is sure everyone wants to know her and give her the adulation she requires.
I'm tucked in at the hotel now. I'm probably going to sleep soon. I'm whipped already. I should sleep while I can. I did doze a bit on way out but I could use a really good night's sleep.
I'm going to get ready for bed now. I'll try to get back in the morning if I can.
Much love to all!!
Lenina
(((med))) I hope the drugs help you feel better soon. I don't do well on the steroids. They make me blackly depressed. I hope you can tolerate them better than I do. The sprays are OK. I sure do love Flo Nase. Flo Nase and estrogen. My life is good! LOL
(((Amy))) Glad to hear you're getting more hours! Sounds like you're going to be busy! Poor J! It's a shame she doesn't get more out of life. I mean, I do love my TV shows but I really like my books. And I do enjoy getting out and about. Good old Tinker! Just making the visitor feel "to home!" LOL And as I think I've told you, no one ever sees the FuzzyB. He stays in his hiding spaces until the coast is clear! OG,on the other hand, is sure everyone wants to know her and give her the adulation she requires.
I'm tucked in at the hotel now. I'm probably going to sleep soon. I'm whipped already. I should sleep while I can. I did doze a bit on way out but I could use a really good night's sleep.
I'm going to get ready for bed now. I'll try to get back in the morning if I can.
Much love to all!!
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(((Dee))) - awww, dammit! I hope you're okay. I tried to speed up the treadmill and almost went flying, so hit the DOWN button really quick. I can just see me....taken out by a treadmill. I don't like concrete, so much, either, as that's what made me twist my ankle, so bad, before the wedding I went to. Realized, today, that it's STILL sore when I try to sit on my knees while doing the sunglasses. Humbled? Yep, that kind of stuff will most definitely humble you. Big, gentle hugs coming your way
(((Lenina))) - hope you get some sleep, but glad you could check in.
(((Windy))) - you always know how to make me laugh Your post looks eerily similar to the hot dog I had for lunch, but he wasn't smiling.
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
(((Lenina))) - hope you get some sleep, but glad you could check in.
(((Windy))) - you always know how to make me laugh
Your post looks eerily similar to the hot dog I had for lunch, but he wasn't smiling.Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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btw can you OD on cough drops? the only ingredient is menthol so that's safe I think.
I'm eating them like MM's because they open up my throat and I don't feel like things are shutting down, or the sensation of shutting down. I truly will be glad when this passes, it's making me crazy.
I'm eating them like MM's because they open up my throat and I don't feel like things are shutting down, or the sensation of shutting down. I truly will be glad when this passes, it's making me crazy.
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