Just lonely

Had surgery two months ago which triggered my colon diseases (very poor immune system). Pain, can't keep anything in and weak. Surprisingly, I'm not that depressed but bored of the endless recuperation. Really how many books, movies, interneting can one person read/watch? What really sucks is that my mind wants to go out and live life, but body just can't do it right now. So, anybody in the same position right now, what do you do all day to keep yourself occupied. Or, just say hi.

Hi, Lucy,
Oh, yes, those recuperation periods. For me, sadly, it never ended but that was partly related to being laid off while out on leave (you remember, I think). But still, the loneliness and the boredom get to me. I haven't found answers. I'm still finishing up the remnants of what some might call work (or my past work life). Closing things up by the end of this month. I am not looking forward to winter, but I must admit even on good days I've had trouble forcing myself outside, mostly because like you said the spirit is willing, but the body's not capable of doing what the spirit wants!

I do spend way too much time with the tv on, and probably some would say too much time on the internet, but yet without HW I'd really be lost. I like that Praying made some very small suggestions. Sometimes that's what we need, is a tiny step. I am going to try to motivate myself to do a lot of de-cluttering and organizing over the winter, at least in part to prepare should I have to move, but even if I don't maybe I'll feel better about being here. But it's not exactly fun thinking aobut sorting things!

I have tons - tons - of books around me. Have always loved reading, but with my neck problems curling up with a book has became more painful than it's worth. Audio books are ok, but not the same thing. But I've got this ancient text books no one wants and I'll never use, and I need to create some room on my shelves and I thought if I did I could rearrange and put a few "happy" things there. And I've been taking a very small stack (can't carry many at once!) of like 4 or 5 books and dropping them off at the library for their book sale. It's small but it's a start.

I am rambling all over the place, aren't I? I'm glad you started this thread because maybe we can all help eachother even with tiny ideas. Or, as you said, just to say hi!

Hugs,

PaLady

Dani,
I'm not want to intrude on Lucy's thread either but the jewelry thing sounds fun. I retired in August 2007 from our small rural hospital. Some of the ladies there make jewelry and sell it. Just an idea. Everyone has to wear name badges and the hot item has been lanyards that they can hang their name badges on and they buy them to go with their work clothing. Might be something for you to get started if you need ideas.

Take Care.

Thanks everyone for your responses. I actually do a lot of things suggested, especially opening up the windows (if possible) daily and light nice smelling candles, am a sucker for a great candle. The jewerly idea is interesting but may get me into trouble, because I would make things I like and never be able to sell/give them away; I actually have thought of ebay selling, but I get attached to my things and think I may want whatever again someday. Believe it or not I'm actually not a pack rat or a collecter of things, just the things I have took time to get, luckily I was never an impulse shopper--I don't get shoppers high, I actually get anxious about spending money, stems from my mother who was a big saver and, "if you can't pay cash for it, you don't deserve it!" Anyway, having a better day today, so after sitting upright with no problems for a couple hours I got really bored and am attempting--slowly--to clean my kitchen It's almost too overwhelming to think it will ever be really clean like I invision it, you know, sparkly. I do have a question for anyone that may have an answer: how do you get stainless steel streak free?????? I've tried windex, simple green, baking soda and other standards, nothing doing, still streaks. I don't need medication answers, I need household product answers

Back to the kitchen!

Dear Privey & Praying,

I don't know about anyone else, but when I get busy with something my bumblebees are right there wanting to get busy too. So when I dig into my jewlery, my girls make Lanyards and locket key chains for our friends relatives. It is kinda funny see my husband and all his very masculine co-workers sporting the very latest! In lanyards fashions, with sparkling beads, hearts and charms. It really is very cute. So much for the tuff-guy look I never really thought of lanyards as a fashion statment thou, I suppose that would be rather stylish to have "adult designs". Humm, come think of it matching glasses chains could be cute to... I mostly make "full sets" , you know, anklets, earings, necklace and bracelets. I keep meaning to dive into hair fashions... but I get side tracked to easily. Okay, I really shouldnt ramble on, Sorry Lucy!!! I didnt mean to get side tracked!!

Dear Lucy,

how do you get stainless steel streak free??????

Okay, ill tell ya, but no laffing! .
If you talking about stainless bowls, dinner ware (house hold eating items) I use rubbing alochol w/ paper towel. Also works really well on mirrors. Leaves a streak free shine like no other, not even windex +totally safe.

for everything else (kitchen sink, cars, bar-b-que grill).... in the "car section" at the store there is "armour all stianless cleaner", but it is a little costly. Also, "Simple Green stianless cleaner" is good and a little less expensive.

I don't need medication answers, I need household product answers

Not sure what a medication answer is, and hope I didnt give you one of those.

*warm huggs*
dani

Lucy,
BTW how is your recovery coming along? Have you noticed improvemet with your symptoms since the surgery?

Hugs,

PaLady

PAlady - recovery from the actual surgery is going well, it's the flare I'm in that's the challenge right now. Bowel disease 101, compromised immune system means that if your body is fighting an illness or physically stressed, it cannot effectively fight an opportunist disease, so I knew I was going to have to deal with bowel problems. A couple of years ago a flu landed me in the hospital for several weeks, not because of the flu, but because my bowel disease(s) took advantage of me being weak, I couldn't even drink water or keep it inside of me--no hydration or nutrition means, well, you can guess. Thanks for asking.

Thank-You my dear PALady Your words are comforting, I have thought about volunteering and that just might be a possibility. My big court date is coming up the 1st of December. I will be thinking of you at Christmas PALady!

Lucy I am sorry for hijacking your thread. You said you had your surgery about 2 months ago? You must have had your surgery around the time I had my c5/6 disc fusion which I had on the 28th of September! The recovery time is a real pain I do hope it is going well for you!

White Beard

Lucy,
I really understand what you're saying. There are times I honestly don't mind being home and hanging out. When I was working like a crazy lady in my past life, I loved the day off and would have loved to do absolutely nothing rather than run around to everyone's home. I also had my own traditions with my cat when he was with me, so I kind of felt like that was my little family. I know you have animals (Biglucy being one of them, right?), so you're not alone.

And I am completely "with you" about the invitation thing. I am wondering this year if anyone who knows I go to my cousin's every year (it's actually one of the few holidays I DO enjoy because I like the people there) well, if any of them will think to give me a call. But I won't plan on it. And there's always weather to contend with, which is an unknown. If it's a cold, blustery day, I'd really rather be at home nice and warm. And who knows, maybe by Christmas I'll have a feline companion!

You and I can keep HW going!

Hugs,

PaLady