Sorry I have been off so much again...

[erexen]

My Mom is back in hospital, thankfully Not covid related (she tested negative again) but it has been scary due to the risk of re-exposure. Sigh. Plus spent a lovely day with a long distance friend, doing what we share a love of. You know who you are. Missing all of my friends, the stress has been awful. I hope things are So Much better in your

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[hbartthe2nd]

This has been a rough year in so many ways (so far 2021 just seems to be 2020 2.0). I hope your mom is okay. I can’t imagine the death of a sibling. I feel like in most years, when you are going through a rough patch, there are plenty of people you can turn to to vent your frustrations or cry on their shoulder or whatever it is you need. Now, I’m finding people are keeping things to themselves because everyone seems to be struggling whether it is relationships or health or finances, and it makes people less inclined to reach out. It is great that you were able to spend time with a friend. I’m not one who goes around preaching self care (because god knows I’m the worst at it) but I think this needs to be the theme for all of us this year. Hang in there and I will send well-wishes your way.

[erexen]

Thank you hbartthe2nd for your kind message. Having spent a good portion of my existence as a happy hermit, it is only through learning to trust again that I've begun opening up a bit. Typically I hold everything in, but I'm trying to be better about sharing. For myself, I simply never wish to drag people down, I'd rather be uplifting and encouraging to others. Lately the load has been heavier than normal, so I haven't had the energy to be social, and I dislike burdening my friends with even more to worry about. This has been a horrendous year, the impacts of which will be felt for too long to even contemplate.

Self-care is incredibly important, no doubt, and the precious time spent with my friend is a glorious self-indulgence that I'm absolutely grateful for. Thank for any well wishes or energy you wish to share. Take care and stay safe as possible.

[gingerbred]

Hospitals scare the stuffing out of me at present, and I write that thinking of our poor flisties that actually have to brave them as workplaces. (When did everything get so damn scary?) The world really could use a hug... And maybe a cup of cocoa. ☕️ (Oh, but you know what's really nice about living in the US? Peeps! Peeps for your cocoa! I view that as a sign of a highly developed culture, the mass extrusion of marshmallow in various brightly coloured, happiness causing forms.)

*hugs* E and then some. You are truly cherished. ❤️ And very sorry for your loss, hun.

Ooo! Still have the car to put together, and something else just came out of quarantine. (Haven't opened the box yet, wanted something to look forward to.) Not large, so not the bookstore after all, not yet (apparently still on back order), but small sets are nice, too, and it got me the car and MBoM, so fair enough. Build again this WE or next week? 😃 (Might be a Brickhead, but then I like some of those as well or I wouldn't have ordered it. 😉)

[erexen]

You truly have reason to dread hospitals, *shakes head in adamant affirmation* after all you've faced recently, but yes it is deeply worrisome fearing for our friends in the medical / first responder / law enforcement professions. As you know I have many friends & fam in those professions as well.

*hugs* Right back atcha Ginger, you are a treasure. 💖 I appreciate your empathy.

Going to have to try to find you some peeps. Awww, bummer not the bookstore, but All Sets are worth it!!! Yes to build this weekend, or even Friday early my time? Friday eve, hubby off to spend on date night. I got some ordered too, but on back order for 60 days, ugh. You should make yourself in Brickhead, kinda similar to Hermione, and with lovely hair color?

[orlando_switch]

Oh, this really sounds like a lot on your plate! I feel so sorry for you that your mum had to return to hospital with the risk of exposure. I totally understand how that leaves you scared and worried. I'll send you some good vibes. I'm glad you were able to have some good time with this friend of yours. Hope it felt refreshing and recharging or just fun.

I hope we'll all have a much better year, this year. And I am sorry to hear the death of your sibling still affects you so much. I know from the losses I have experienced that feeling bereft can linger for a long time but that knowledge doesn't make it any easier or less painful. So let me send you some more good vibes to deal with your grief as well.

[erexen]

Thank you for sharing your vibes, every bit helps at this juncture. It has been a tremendous weight, leaving me so drained. exhausted, and totally unmotivated to be social. Even though I miss all of you when I'm not on, I haven't been able to scrape time together to turn on my email, let alone go through it. I have just under 540 emails to go through... mind you there's lots of ads & BS in there, but wading through it without missing important ones makes it a slow process. sigh