DAILY CHECKIN THREAD 131

Tuesday Smiler Aug 25
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Just a Groaner
Incontinence Hotline --- can you hold, please

Did you know
Most cows produce more milk when they listen to music

You’ll know you are ‘mature'
Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else. (Ogden Nash)

Did you ever wonder?
Harry Houdini’s real name was actually Erik Weisz.
When his family immigrated to America, they changed the spelling to Ehrich Weiss, which eventually resulted in people calling him “Ehrie” and later “Harry”

He picked “Houdini” as his professional name in homage to the French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin. He added the “i” because a friend of his, Jack Hayman, told him adding the “i” at the end would make it mean “like Houdin” in French, which of course isn’t correct, but nevertheless resulted in “Houdini”.

Morning folks. Sorry for my inconsistent appearances. I've been very busy at work and my kids are back from a couple stints with both sets of grandparents. Frustrated by work and my physical limitations. I was on my feet for work all day yesterday and I was feeling it last night and this morning. More PT today. Hopefully not standing so much today. Not sure what to do to make either of my main frustrations better. My kids wear me out too, but they are my biggest source of happiness too. My wife told me yesterday morning when she was getting ready, she told our 2 year old that she was still really tired because she was getting up early. My 2 year old answered "My tired done." :)

I guess you could call that my personal Tuesday smiler. As I said, PT today and then psychologist tonight. Might switch from the Zoloft. Feeling like it is not keeping me stable. Flirting with depression too much and feeling very fatigued by afternoon every day. Hope everyone is doing well.

Not a good start for today.
My husband had another episode of memory loss called 'transient global amnesia'.

This is the third time it has occurred over the years...not quite as serious as previous...but unsettling. Couldn't remember the year, the month..but did remember how old he was.

He did see a neurologist the last time this happened about five years ago, No prevention or treatment possible.

I do worry

~ Joyce

Quick update. My mood turned around this afternoon. My psych boosted my zoloft and we talked about a number of things going on in my life. He said he had some good ideas for adders if I continue to have trouble. I'm going back in 6 weeks to see how the zoloft increase is doing. Definitely feeling good about my fighting attitude I'm keeping. At times I want to "give up" and go into hiding somewhere but I just can't.

Thanks for the continued thoughts, prayers and support. Some of my closer friends are not any good at empathy, so it's nice to have somewhere to come to vent.

Wednesday Smiler Aug 26
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Have you ever wondered
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?

English is a crazy language
If you have a bunch of odds and ends and
get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

Just a groaner
Shin - Device for finding furniture in the dark.


Did you know?
The ancient Romans once used dolphins to help them fish.
The dolphins were trained to drive fish towards fishermen.
Once a large enough group of fish was near the fisherman, the dolphins would signal the fishermen to cast their nets.

Today, this practice can still be observed in places like Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Awesome Joyce, very interesting. Dolphins are so smart...

How is hubby today? Better I hope.

Hey Jamie! Hey CD!

Hugs, Karen...

Morning all. I'm feeling much better today. Nothing much has changed physically. Just my attitude. Keep on keepin on everyone!

Countrydad...I'm wondering if you've had a "Functional Capacity Evaluation" done? After my 5th surgery, I had one done and the doctor ordered 'frequent rest' while at work. My job accommodated this by not keeping me doing the same thing all day long. I was working as a cashier at the time so, part of my day was stocking the shelves, part ringing up customers. They would switch me around every 2 hours to limit fatigue. It is important to get it documented and ordered by a doctor. This might help you at work, rest periods without 'guilt'.

Since being declared disabled, I have no 'supervisor' to limit my stubbornness! I'm probably not doing myself any favors, powering through, putting off seeing the PM doc. The weather has pretty much been dictating my activities. The heat and humidity force me into the air conditioned bedroom for 'siesta'. It's a catch 22. There is only room for my bed and 2 dressers and laying down generally means I doze off. No wonder I'm not sleeping well at night!

Joyce, love the daily tidbits.

HT, please tell Marty I day 'hi'. He's now an inspiration to me as well!

Hope everyone has a comfortable day.

Thursday Smiler Aug 27
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Have you ever wondered?
Why do toasters always have a setting so high that could burn
the toast to a horrible crisp, which no human being would eat?

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Did you Know​?
The Guinness Book of World Records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

The book itself holds a world record, as the best-selling copyrighted book of all time, with sales of more than 100 million copies in 100 different countries and 37 languages, earning it an entry within its own pages.

As of the 2015 edition, it is now in its 61st year of publication.
(and..... it is one of the most frequently stolen books from public libraries in the United States. )

Morning all-

Joyce- great point about the toaster!! Never thought about that one! Lol!!

Karen- hi!! Hope you are well!

CD, HT, UA, Pitmom, Cass and everyone else I hope you are doing ok.

I've survived the first week so far. I'm totally exhausted!! But I love all of my students!!! It's going to be a great year!!

My daughter is adjusting to college life. I'm still adjusting to her college life! Lol

Karen, I'm betting I'll have no voice tomorrow. That's always fun with junior high kiddos!

Well off to start another day.....
Hugs!
Michele

Hi all. Well, we are mid way between the last treatment and the final treatment by the exterminator. I'm hopeful. We pulled the bed away from the wall again and checked and still no sign! Hoping we get the 'all clear' next week.

Meanwhile, I'm bored and frustrated! The weather has been perfect for painting but I have to wait until after the final treatment. I feel stuck.

I've gone for walks. All of my books are plastic wrapped and out in the yard. Television is boring me. I'm broke. Argh!

hello. I guess. hello. pink Floyd, 'is there anybody out there?'. yes listening to Floyd. playing great gig in the sky.