This is my attempt to check-in/stay connected to my online friends/life and not go AWOL again even though things in general have been going from bad to worse to bad again
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So sorry to hear your mom is having more strokes and that you are feeling ill on top of everything! I'm all for #6 on your To Do list. That one always seems to be at the very bottom of my list lately, as well. I swear, one of these days, I'm going to play hooky myself and move that up to the #1 position!
I try to play hooky every once in a while. I took four whole hours off yesterday and went to a movie and had lunch with my daughter. We saw "The Time Traveler's Wife." The movie was good, but I think I would have liked dumb and funny instead of serious and sad. Still, it was good to put RL on hold for a bit.
-looks around to make sure few as possible are listening in-
Playing hooky is actually more fun when done illicitly (i.e. instead of doing actual/real work). In other words, don't just schedule it, sneak off and just do it. My favorite is to give myself a 'time-out.' Barricade myself in my bedroom with my laptop, comfort food (various chips and such), a cold bottle of diet peach Snapple, and as many of my pets who choose to join me. Kind of hibernating or cocooning. Even better if a storm is raging outside. And I'm not doing a show in it.
Hmm. There's an actual reason behind Oktoberfests in September, but it evades me at the moment.
I'm quite glad you're deciding not to go AWOL as I'm just getting to know you and rather selfishly don't want to be denied the pleasure. I know it's hard dredging up the energy for a post some days, but we'll be here to support you... even the new tagalongs like myself.
*wishing you strength and fortitude, sending Cheering Charms and Stomach Settling Potions*
Probably something to do with the weather. Did I mention how much I hate rain?
-blushes- Thank you. I'd rather post fun, happy things, but lately my life seems to be missing really up days. I really appreciate the support; it means a lot to me.
She posts!! I get a big grin on my face when I see your icon now because I KNOW those really are your eyes!! I have seen you in person. ((bounces))
Im sorry to hear your Mom is not doing well. No wonder you are stressing none of her issues are easy/able to be fixed. I think this is why cocktail hour was invented. Order a pizza and put your feet up. 2 hours of relaxing will do you and hubby a world of good. I am hugging you!
Yes, yes, those really are my eyes. I get asked often what type of contacts I wear to make them so green (they're usually very green when I wear black or, duh, green...lol). Seeing/meeting you in person was great! I can't tell you how much fun I had that Saturday night. And kudos to you and Shug since you two seemed to remember the title to every fic I mentioned. It was so nice to hang out with people who share my interest in the fandom and not look at me funny or assume I have a few screws loose if I mention Snape or Hermione, which I tend not to do to often because of the looks.
Stress is at an excess at the moment. None of my mom's problems will ever be fixable since the strokes have caused permanent brain damage. It's hard for my dad to accept. Being an only child makes the situation worse, though my hubby and kids help as much as possible.
Check- Tonight's dinner is pizza from Edwardo's along with an order of their garlic bread and antipasto. Too much to slog through to worry about cooking anything...lol
Oh, Pearle, my heart goes out to you. I have elderly parents who have at various times suffered the same maladies plaguing your parents now. It's tough on the kids, mentally and physically. Don't forget to take care of yourself and delegate the other stuff if possible (kids, clean the house; hubby, order some carry-out). Somethings will fall by the wayside or take care of themselves.
Thank you. It's really hard mentally. I stop by the nursing home two to three times a week, but my mom can't see me or she gets violent so I have to look in on her when she's asleep or when she's in the dining room, from a side window. I usually make it back to my car before I start crying. I know there is nothing I can do, but it still hurst. I wish she would forget who we are (my dad, me, my family) so that we could visit, even if was a a stranger.
I'm pretty good at delegating and just ignoring things when need be; tonight's dinner is pizza from Edwardo's along with an order of their garlic bread and antipasto. Too much to slog through to worry about cooking anything...lol
Thank you, I hope the new meds ease things for her. She's becoming more agitated, probably due to the new brain damage. So far four trips to the nursing home to work out doctors and paper work (I have Power of Attorney; my dad just can't face dealing with it all), and still have to go tomorrow to iron out a few more kinks.
Just took time out to play with the dogs. While Mandy's cataracts don't allow her to play like she used to (basically you hand her her squeak toy now instead of throwing it), Lily is still full of herself, running like a madlady. It's mindless, relaxing, and gives me a few minutes of nothing. Nothing is good sometimes...lol
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-looks around to make sure few as possible are listening in-
Playing hooky is actually more fun when done illicitly (i.e. instead of doing actual/real work). In other words, don't just schedule it, sneak off and just do it. My favorite is to give myself a 'time-out.' Barricade myself in my bedroom with my laptop, comfort food (various chips and such), a cold bottle of diet peach Snapple, and as many of my pets who choose to join me. Kind of hibernating or cocooning. Even better if a storm is raging outside. And I'm not doing a show in it.
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I'm quite glad you're deciding not to go AWOL as I'm just getting to know you and rather selfishly don't want to be denied the pleasure. I know it's hard dredging up the energy for a post some days, but we'll be here to support you... even the new tagalongs like myself.
*wishing you strength and fortitude, sending Cheering Charms and Stomach Settling Potions*
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-blushes- Thank you. I'd rather post fun, happy things, but lately my life seems to be missing really up days. I really appreciate the support; it means a lot to me.
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Im sorry to hear your Mom is not doing well. No wonder you are stressing none of her issues are easy/able to be fixed. I think this is why cocktail hour was invented. Order a pizza and put your feet up. 2 hours of relaxing will do you and hubby a world of good. I am hugging you!
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Stress is at an excess at the moment. None of my mom's problems will ever be fixable since the strokes have caused permanent brain damage. It's hard for my dad to accept. Being an only child makes the situation worse, though my hubby and kids help as much as possible.
Check- Tonight's dinner is pizza from Edwardo's along with an order of their garlic bread and antipasto. Too much to slog through to worry about cooking anything...lol
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I'm sending you lots of hugs.
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I'm pretty good at delegating and just ignoring things when need be; tonight's dinner is pizza from Edwardo's along with an order of their garlic bread and antipasto. Too much to slog through to worry about cooking anything...lol
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I hope the new meds help out.
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Just took time out to play with the dogs. While Mandy's cataracts don't allow her to play like she used to (basically you hand her her squeak toy now instead of throwing it), Lily is still full of herself, running like a madlady. It's mindless, relaxing, and gives me a few minutes of nothing. Nothing is good sometimes...lol
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