Wednesday Already...

Ladies,

I'm at work but am taking a much needed break.  I have a group of graduate students who are here working on materials for the next fiscal year so we have all been busy creating workshops and other much needed resources so all the time staying totally focused and writing and doing research has my neck killing me....After I post, I am going to do some office Yoga. LOL.

We have sunshine today but are supposed to get nailed again tonight with thunderstorms.  I am so happy that I live in the mountains and am not close to any river.   My sister texted me and said she and her boys and some of the men in town helped her husband rescue a herd of their cattle that had gotten trapped on the flooded side of their farm and the water in that part of the field just kept getting higher and more rapid so they did a rescue of about 100 cows...my sister said those damn cows don't have enough sense to get out of the rain let alone out of a flooded creek bed. LOL

Eileen, I cannot say enough; I am so happy he is gone.  It sounds like his idea of socializes is being a liar, a thief, and a bully.  Good riddance. 

Well....I need to go do Yoga....maybe I can get the students to participate.  

Yeah, Jeannie, he wasn't what I thought he was. I worry about his mom, though.  I wish she would throw him out. She knows he's dangerous, and yet she lets him live with her. She still calls me ... she's so sweet. 

Hello Professor (Jeannie).....Office Yoga...now that sounds interesting! 

I am glad you sister managed to get the cows rounded up. Yes, cows are kind of slow witted!!

Have a great rest of the day!!!

Loads of love and hugs.....connie d 

good afternoon Everyone!

Phew! Just got back from a 15 minute walk in this heat & humidity! I need to switch to mornings and evenings...I feel good I could do it, but was a bit of a stretch...

Mary, thanks for the compliment. I really am not in a major rush for the surgery, but I want to go back to earning some money so we can resume some of the lifestyle we had before. I really enjoy going places, but even gas is an extravagance these days!

Please follow up w/your therapist & meds. I had mentioned after my psych eval it was recommended I double up on my Zoloft. I knew I was feeling down, but kept thinking I'd break thru it. It really isn't just situational for me...it is biological. And like w/the overeating why would I continue to do things to myself that made me feel any worse? So I am doubling my meds, and DO feel better.

I really hate how I start responding & cannot remember who all already posted!

Vickie, I am sorry everything appears to be taking a toll on you now. Be patient with yourself. I think the most stressful time in my life was when Jim was seriously ill...waking up in middle of night sick, not eating right, in the bathroom sick, unable to care for some of his most basic needs. And I know it sounds mean, but everyone wants to know how he is doing...close-by family included, but no one wanted to really help.

Hopefully you'll get Hospice in there soon!

Eileen, I had to giggle at your middle finger 'problem' but I know that pain is no joke! I continue to admire your commitment to the Y. And if you ever go thru & re-read your own posts I think it would make it more understandable why you are so exhausted some days. That is cool you got yourself a new laptop. We need to treat ourselves...that's what we worked for!

Sure wish I had a cleaning fairy...at least to follow Jazz around! 13 yr old girls leave a trail everywhere they go...hair clips, jewelry, shoes, dirty dishes, half empty water bottles, make-up, etc.! I went thru this already with my 3 daughters, but I was in my 30's. Is it too much to ask for her to pick up after herself? I get frustrated about having to go thru it again! Sure do miss the days I was just grandma! However, I do have the advantage of her doing stuff like crawling under the beds to clean & find stuff, run up & down stairs when I am too sore, and to be my little 'boogie!'

I apologize to the others who posted who I did not respond to...just CRS!

Everyone have a great day!

Hello Kathy....I am glad you walked...good for you!!

I did some of my walk outside. I have asthma and COPD. I was really struggling to breathe out there. I need to keep my inhaler with me when I am outside. I finally just ended up walking inside. Doesn't that humidity just knock you on your butt? It does me!! I feel drugged!! 

As far as Jazz goes....get a box and as you pick up after her put it in the box and hide the box. Those items are then gone for a week. After a week or two of losing things she will pick up after herself. It works!!! Some of it is just her age and she is testing you. Good luck!! 

See why I answer everyone individually. I can't remember one post from the other...CRS!!!

Have a good rest of the day...love and many hugs ....connie d

Hi Connie!

Yes, the humidity kicks my butt w/out asthma or COPD so I don't know how you do it! Even inside w/the air it can suck the energy right out of me. I love warm weather & really hate that humidity is part of the deal here. We haven't even had any storms...lucky, but sometimes that helps.

I am going to do the box suggestion. I have taken random items like her hair stuff, make-up & flat iron & hidden it b/c we have a small bathroom & she leaves this crap all over before school. I go in to pee & am tripping over her stuff. Not the way I want to start my day! But she has so much stuff she didn't miss it...lol!

She is a good kid, but a slob. I just can't get her to be neater & at my age don't have the patience for her litter!!! I can hear her screaming bloody murder if I confiscate anything she realizes is missing. Oh well...I'll keep you posted! Thanks!

Kathy....tough love isn't always easy....hang in there!!

I hope she learn to manage without those things. That is the only thing they seem to understand.

Good luck...love you...hugs...connie d

Good morning to Mary...always so sweet!

I am glad you are a bit of a chatter box today...I really was worried that something was wrong. So sorry about the depression. I hope soon you can start feeling better. I think living alone would make you so much happier...just my honest opinion. You know I love you and care so much about you!!

That was nice that Maura gave you that money. Keep it to yourself. If Jim fixes the sink go put it in the ban****il you find something special you would like for yourself. You and Taylor could relax and spend a night at a motel to swim,order pizza and watch movies!!! 

I am so glad you and Taylor had a fun weekend together. You just glow when you have her...I am the same way about mine....especially my Gracie....she is 8 but still little to me.

Gracie will be coming for about 9 or 10 days in July...I can't wait!! Since she was really little she called this little vacation "Camp Nana" I get her a shirt that says "Camp Nana" on it and the year of the camp. She still has her little size 2 that almost came to her knees. That was the smallest they had at the print shop!! She is always so proud of that!!! One of a kind!!! Today is her last day of 2nd grade...she is growing way to fast!!

 I went and got groceries this morning. I barely got in the door and the delivery man was here with my "Boost". I was down to my last bottle!! I am going to order even sooner next time! He left just as the man came to change my Life Line machine and test my fob. They said they were getting low signals from the one I had. Then

I got a message that my cleaning lady wasn't going to make it in today. That is fine because I keep it caught up. The dusting and vacuuming can wait another week and so can the laundry. 

I still haven't had a moment to walk... so off I go!!

Prayers for all out loving OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for Vickie and Butch.  

Lots of love and oodles of hugs to all....connie d

Hello dear ladies, happy Wednesday! 

It's been another busy one for me, but I like that.  the time goes quickly!  I'm still waiting to be shipped out on assignment and working from home.  I am speaking at a conference in Manhattan on Monday and am busy revising and finalizing my presentation.  I thought I would jump in for a quick hello while I take a break from that!

Today my husband took to the road, on his annual motorcycle trip with his family (cousins, uncles, brother) and some friends.  All guys and they really have a good time - in a good way, no hanky panky or anything stupid.  So I have the house mostly to myself for a few days - my stepchildren are here to sleep but are mostly on their own.  It's nice, I don't mind it!  I am planning to watch some great chick flicks online! LOL

I indulged in a few new exercise DVD's.  I bought the Zumba Gold set, for "Baby Boomers"... meaning old people like me!!! I'm looking forward to trying it - its supposed to give you some options to save bad knees and such.  

I am going to take another pass at my presentation, and will check back in with you guys when I'm on my next "break."  

hugs,

Christine

Hello Christine....I am glad you are enjoying your new job. I hated when things went slowly and time barely went by....UGH!!! 

I am sure speaking assignment will go well. You seem pretty on the ball and very knowledgeable about your job. 

Enjoy your quiet times alone...I don't think I could ever live with anyone again. I love being alone! 

That motorcycle trip sounds like it will be so much fun!! I love things like that!

Let me know how you like the new Zumba DVD....sounds good!!

I need to get on to something else too.

Enjoy your evening...many hugs and love to you...connie d