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Posted 11/27/2014 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Flame-

It's almost 6 pm here.

My day has just been a freaking roller coaster....I'm on the low part again. My kids were supposed to be home by now but they aren't. I texted them and told them to hurry home so we can watch a movie. They are busy, they aren't coming.

Oh well, here Chipper and I sit watching Pawn Stars.

I bet the sunshine felt wonderful!! I'm in Texas. It was a beautiful day.

I hope you enjoy your day or night! Where do you live?

Thanks for your support!
Posted 11/28/2014 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hey again :)

Hmm kids. Never want to do what the parents say. :P How old are they?
Chipper sounds like a good companion, if I have to guess he(?) is a dog?

Jup, wonderful! The last days were grey and dark and not once a little bit of sun.
Night at the moment, it's actually already Friday. I'm from Austria, Europe.

We are here to support each other, aren't we? ;)

Greetings~
Posted 11/28/2014 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Yes we are!!

I've made so many life long friends here. They are more than friends- they are family!!

Yes, Chipper is my little companion. And he's suddenly become a total lap doggie.

My kids are 18 and 17. Please don't get me wrong, they need to live their lives. I want them too. Just thought maybe I could steal some time with them.

Well, Happy Friday!! A couple of more hours and my day will end. I can make it. And tomorrow will be a beautiful new day.

I'm usually the positive, upbeat, happy person. I hide my depression well. Not today. I feel weak when I let it win. Does that sound crazy?

Thanks again for your support!
Posted 11/28/2014 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
I have 2 cats around me almost all day, Lucky and Sam.

Okay, at that age it's no wonder. Sure you want them it's only normal I guess. ^^

Sure you can make it! Everything you suffered this day you will get back tomorrow in a wonderful way. :)

I know that, for me it's sometimes like a war, a fight for positive things. Sadly most of the time I loose.
Sometimes you just have to let it out, but not letting it take over you, that's the trick I guess, haven't mastered that skill myself yet...

Stay strong and think positive.

Good night, i'm going to sleep now. :-)
Posted 11/28/2014 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
well... just came back from Denny's. a close friend of mine drove my girlfriend and I to Denny's after hearing we weren't gonna have a Thanksgiving Feast. The meal was amazing! We both have left overs and were very satisfied with the fact our friend went out of his way tonight to make sure we had a Thanksgiving...
Posted 11/28/2014 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Y'all....(((HUGS))) to all who need them.

Karen...The only thing missing is you folks.  EVERYTHING else is REAL.  I don't drink, other than the occasional glass of wine.  However, I provide for those who would like a little nip...usually with a big ole gallon jug of Sangria.  I didn't make that for just the 2 of us today.  I did cook all the food I listed.  There's still plenty and my offer still stands! My husband "found" a mason jar of apple pie flavored moonshine.  That stuff is unbelievably smooth and deceivably lethal.  Woo-hoo- - -needs ice cream with this pie?  I put a dab in his eggnog this afternoon.  He couldn't guess why it tasted so good.  I told him I grated a touch of nutmeg into it. We ate ourselves into a coma, fell asleep in front of the fire, and now...

We're packing a bag and "boarding" the Dals so we can meet Chel in NOLA for breakfast! turn Too funny, but will do.  We go down at least once a year for the weekend.

Seriously, though...We took plates down to my mom and several of my Bingo players.  My mom was in her room, pouting...refusing to go to the dining room.  We stayed less than 30 minutes with her, but since she wasn't "out and about" we were able to spend some good quality time with my other senior peeps.  The highway from my house to her nursing home passes right by my sister's house.  Oh how I would have loved to be able to stop by for coffee and see my nieces and great niece/nephews.  I knew better...I'm not welcome.  Few are.

We're back home and back at the feed sack, so to speak.  We're like the Hobbits...second supper.  I actually feel more like Smiegal (sic).  Instead of the ring as my precious...I'm having pie, as I was too full for it earlier.

I hope y'all have found something to giggle about today...We're gonna watch one of those funny movies I suggested in earlier post.

Posted 11/28/2014 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
love smiegal. and the precious. massive tolkien fan.
Posted 11/28/2014 11:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hello to all on this Friday.



Did you know
The term "Black Friday" comes from when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss. Black Friday often marked the day when stores moved from the “red” to the “black,” making a profit.

Dictionary definition?
CISTERN: Opposite of brothern.
Posted 11/28/2014 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
beanie, food and grog, i'm there dixie. stuff all other negative peeps. as ozzie ozzbourne would say at his live shows, we'll have a good time.
Posted 11/28/2014 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
Good morning all. I have to go out on black Friday. Not by choice. Have a doctor's appointment.

Might go to the department store if it doesn't look too bad. Got to get the grands something for Christmas...

Hugs to all.

Wish me luck today!!! Ha!!!

Hugs, Karen....
Posted 11/28/2014 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Friday, all. Hope your turkey-days were passable, or if not a holiday, that Thursday was a winner.

Quiet day here. Football, the dog show. We usually do not eat dinner until 7 or so. Everything turned out great. I was not a huge fan of the grain-free stuffing (made with almond flour and eggs). It tasted good, but had a different mouth=feel than normal stuff. The pumpkin pie was nice, with a pecan crust and using coconut milk in the filling. It needed more honey, but since I cut the amount in half that might account for it. We tend to not like sweet too much. I decided on hard cider as the drink, since this was largely traditional in the new world. Had a great one from Michigan with dinner.

It was our first holiday with a dishwasher. LOL, I'm 46 and haven't had one since my early twenties.

Today we are popping down to DC and seeing the new Hunger Games movie. There is an old huge-screen theatre downtown, that always get the blockbusters. No black friday for me. There is nothing I need that much.

Be well all, and enjoy the day.
Posted 11/28/2014 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Myself,

Good to see you post, I have noticed you haven't been posting a lot, you must be very busy...

I always love reading about the food that you cook. It is very interesting. Question??? Does it cost a lot more to cook with the different ingredients? I am thinking about going grain free if possible and sugar free too. It is a long shot for me, and would take a lot of time, but I am curious as to if I would feel better that way...

I am glad you had a good Thanksgiving. I am from Michigan too. Wish I would of been the one for dinner... Ha!!!

Have a good day all. I am off to the shower and then to my appointment, as soon as my hair is dry. It is very cold out today!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/28/2014 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all-

Since yesterday my nerves have just been on edge. Ever feel like you just want to blow up???

I'm feeling very overwhelmed lately being a single mom with two jobs. Instead of blowing my top this morning, I very calmly told the kids that I was feeling very stressed and I needed their help. I gave them a list and they have split it up. I'm not asking for much- just our wood floors to be swept and mopped.

It's a beautiful day here so I have all my doors and windows open. I like it when my house smells good. Sounds crazy but it calms me. I bought two cinnamon wreaths this morning- they smell so good.

I'm trying to relax and breathe......
Posted 11/28/2014 8:31 PM (GMT 0)
hello all, I have some interesting news. an old baby sitter of mine contacted me and began telling me things about myself only she could know. the thing is, she has been keeping an eye on me ever since she and I lost contact. is it weird to think she was stalking me, or was she just doing her job as my caretaker?
Posted 11/28/2014 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like she is just keeping an eye on things. But if it feels different, I would have a talk with her about the way that it is making you feel. You will know if she is stalking you, I am sure... How old is she and how old is she compared to you?

Just keep your eyes and ears open. And know that she doesn't have a job as your caretaker. That ended as soon as she stopped baby setting you. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, let her know. I am sure it is innocent...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/28/2014 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
she is 10 years older than me and I love talking to her. she is my J-J. *blushes* we used to watch Jay Jay The Jetplane together and her nickname became J-J.
Posted 11/28/2014 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Karen-More AND less. You eat a lot more protein. I do selected carb diet, developed for irritable bowel disease. No beans, no starches of any kind, no sugar, no soy, etc... We buy our meats at a price club, and some veggies there as well. What costs is nuts. Nut flour can be sourced for about 6 bucks a pound, but it usually costs more. Many of the gluten-free prepared foods have sugar, soy, and/or rice flour, so I can't eat them. Actually, it is the prepared food that is an issue. Snacks are hard. If you stick with the 'real food', for lack of a better word, it comes out even financially.

But it isn't easy. you HAVE to cook. If you bring some of that hard cider with you, you can come by any time.

Dixie-We saw some of that apple-pie moonshine in the liquor store this afternoon. I laughed.

Michelle- Take it easy. The semester is almost over. Breathe deep. I am in Northern MD/Metro DC area, and we had heavy snow Wednesday, cold and overcast yesterday, and cold and sunny today. Highs about 40.

We rode the metro down and watch Catching Fire. Slower-paced, but sets up the final movie well. Then we had vietnamese for lunch, and then wandered through the shops in a small, upper-income neighborhood in NE. Leftovers for dinner.

Be well, chawl.
Posted 11/28/2014 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Chad, I hope she isn't stalking you. It just sounds like she cares about you. Jay-Jay, that is cute... I hope you had a good day today...

Myself, I think actually I was told to eat more protein with the fibromyalgia. That was when I wasn't active though and couldn't burn many calories. It is just that what you cook sounds so interesting, but kind of hard. Kudos to you for being able to do it all. I remember you made pizza with a broccoli crust once. I think it was you... That sounded very interesting. I have a friend that makes bean brownies and sometimes puts beets in them. I love to listen to what she cooks. She uses bean flour. I cant' remember the other things she does. I think she has made flour out of other things too. I think she uses almond milk a lot.

I hope that everybody had a good day.

I fought the mob at the stores today. It was really busy. I was hoping everybody shopped early in the morning but I guess not. Shopping wasn't too bad, though it was hard getting around people, but there was a line from one end of the store to the other to check out. Probably stood in line for 45 minutes. but I saved a ton of money and it is done... All I have to do is wrap and write out cards.

Take care everybody...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/28/2014 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

My depression is at a high alert! I have been doing so much thinking and searching within myself that I know why and I am going to change. I was doing a study and I went to my doc, he told me to stop so I will listen. I did find out that on the soda I was a complete mess. I was jumpy and shaky and had stomach issues. While off of the soda I felt better and had more energy. I was more tired but with sleep and some very hard work I have been able to control that. Sorry to cut it short but stomach issues have made this study too hard for me to go on. We had a very nice Thanksgiving and I hope that all of you did as well.
Posted Yesterday 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
Evening all-

Well I didn't explode so that's a positive. Still trying to recover from the emotions yesterday.

I did something today that I've always wanted to do. I got a tattoo. My dad gave me bday $ so I spent it on myself instead of on the kids. I got a scroll butterfly tattoo with a pink ribbon on my ankle. The butterfly symbolizes my freedom and growth and the pink ribbon honors my grandmother who died of breast cancer. It didn't hurt like I thought it would.

Just cooked dinner...now to do dishes....

Good night!
Posted Yesterday 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Cool on the tat. Take a pic of it and email it to me!!! I bet it looks awesome. I might get one, but I am not ready yet, don't know what I want...

I am glad to hear that it didn't hurt as much as you thought it would...

Jessica,

Breathe... I am getting worried about you. I hope you feel better real soon!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted Yesterday 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all.

I know I do not come to this forum much, but I thought I would check in.

Yesterday was pleasantly surprising, seeing that my family can come too close and invade your personal space (while trying to be affectionate - hugs, kisses, things like that). The day as a whole was relaxing, but tiring. I crashed as soon as I got home last night. It carried over to today. I woke up at 5:30 (I could not get back to sleep), so I decided to put the tree up. I have never put one together, so it was a trick for me to figure it out without instructions. I made it, and it is not ready for lights and ornaments. I will do that on Tuesday when all my kids are at my house. This will be the first year where they do it all themselves (no intervention from me).

As for my depression and anxiety, the anxiety is doing okay as long as nothing unexpected happens. My depression is there, but steady. I am tired all the time, and a lot of the time, everything is just.... blah. I have to make myself do things. Honestly, seeing how low I have been, this is near normal. I think the fatigue is just because I have not been getting enough sleep (I hope - or I am flaring again). The blah feeling, I still have to work on.

Anyway, I will be lurking. Have a good evening.
Posted Yesterday 8:38 AM (GMT 0)
Karen- I think you for the concern, but I am okay now. I am sore and tired. The soda caused my peptic ulcer to flare up, but it is back to normal now. May have to have it fixed doc says. This year has been very hard on me and I do not say that for pitty, it has just been heck on my body is all. I am going to make all the appointments to get all of mine and my sons health and dental and eyes done. I am trying to stick with the vow of changing for the better, things are very hard right now but it will only get better from here, I know it will for all of us. My depression and anxiety have eased so I am feeling much better. I do not mean or want to worry anyone. I have become inspired and I want to stay inspired to change for the better is all.

Hello to everyone I will be back on again tomorrow after wishing my sis a happy birthday. Love you all so very much
Posted Yesterday 11:51 AM (GMT 0)
Good Saturday morning to all

Well, that 'holiday' has come and gone. It was pretty good for me...but I'm glad it's over. Eight for dinner, a lot of work and clean up. This is the LAST year on my shoulders..fer shur, fer shur...

No major disasters, and even the pumpkin pie mistake of mine turned out well.

~ Joyce

Did you know
1 in 3 men will wait until Christmas Eve to finish their shopping.
1 in 6 men would like to get rid of all the "gift-giving nonsense.

Dictionary definition
HEADLINES – face wrinkles
Posted Yesterday 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
hi all. will read the thread tomorrow. feeling blah / ****. was a lovely day.
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