what do you like about yourself today?

what a day! I was cancelled from work, so I got up at 530am anyways and worked at home. put away 3 baskets of laundry, did 6 more loads and put them away, cleaned and organized my bedroom ( I want it to be extra nice when I get home from surgery so I can relax in a clean, neat quiet environment. ( I can't relax in a mess and it WAS a mess!!!) washed not only all my bredding but shower curtains and rugs etc. DH was trying to fix the leaky kitchen faucet but once he got it apart it would not go back together, (much very loud cussing) WE both tried for at least an hour. So he bought a new one and I helped him install it. Picture me under the sink with a wrench I am small enough to fit under there now tho!!!! then I went to the library to stock up on books to read during recovery, turned in my old ones, filled my prescriptions for pain pills and antibiotics, washed my car and hand polished it and cleaned and treated all the leather, came home cleaned the kitchen , straightened the paniry, cooked dinner (pot roast, shredded ,on a tortilla with salsa and cheese and sour cream, + rice and mixed veggies) recleaned the kitchen and vacuumed. Putting away the rest of the Xmas stuff before the night is over and organizing that closet too. whew. what I like about myself is that I had the energy to do it all. I feel a big sense of accomplishment.

WOW! Excellent!!! For me, it would be maintaining a good mood today. I've felt borderline *****y all day - so maintaining a GOOD 'tude and not biting anyone's head off has made me rather proud of myself

that's great! I'm thinking I would have left the faucet broken for a while--that way there would be no cooking. Hey if you have extra energy--my house could use some attention. When is your surgery? Today my husband and I worked on a budget--first one in about 20 years! I have a sense of accomplishment that I was able to get that done. I only procrastinated 20 years--lol!

I like to cook! ( very weird I know) and I like to eat even more, sooo.... surgery is next Sat 1/21 thigh lift revision and lipo

Congratulations! What a day you had. Was today Obligatory Universal Plumbing Sunday? I got home from Portland Oregon last night To be faced with a Completely clogged garbage disposal That my wife had saved for me to deal with for the 2 days. Tried last night- (Plunge, plunge, Liquid Plumber, plunge, repeat, repeat, repeat) So I did what any Macho Hubby to the Rescue should do- Called the plumber! Hey, I don't want Him designing Theater Sets! Slightly painful check writing experience, And all was solved! Picture me NOT under the sink with a wrench! Then we cooked diner together tonight. Tilapia with grilled peppers. Very Proud that I was able to Happily -"Stop and Ask for Directions" When it came to the darned Plumbing! I just Liked Me, Being Home, And life returning to Normalcy! Best Wishes- Dx

you are very, very smart. the last time I called a plumber , he charged me $300 to fix my leaky, running toilet, had to replace the works inside the tank. Found out that the parts would have cost under $30 and it took him 20 minutes to fix. I felt so ripped off I bought a book for women called "dare to repair" and made it my mission to try to learn to use some tools and/or understand what it is that needs done even if I have to hire someone so I know not get ripped off on a simple job. My DH feels that any price paid to a plumber is money well spent so he doesn't have to deal with it. He is an electrician. I told him to make friends with a plumber and they could trade work.

Wow! You do have the energy to make things happen!!! I thought I was wonder woman/plumbing temptress/visiting boy **** on my hand/queen of the WLS world when for the second day in a row I had to plunge the hell out of the terlet (different one yesterday than today). And yes, I had to reach in far too deep and, well...you get it. Oh yeah, did I mention that my DH is the BUILDER/REMODELER...uh-huh, the guy with a special certification in kitchens and BATHS? I don't know what it is about boys who visit my house...or maybe they don't get fed at home... Anyway, I have completely taken a beautiful idea of daily positive posts down a road to ruin. What I like about you is your commitment to your word. What I like about me is that I can keep a sense of humor when the **** hits the hand. Karen

Karen, I knew It!! I KNEW IT!! IT WAS - Obligatory Universal Plumbing Sunday! Glad my home had the "food in 'Pre-Digested' Form" As an issue, and that I have No - BUILDER/REMODELER Credits on my Bio. I share in your - "...what it is about boys who visit my house... maybe they don't get fed at home..." My rambunctious teen-ager son Has 4 friends spending the night. There are usually around 6 or so that have Decided that this is the fun place to hang out And they are here constantly, and always hungry! It would be cheaper/easier to feed an army! It could be worse- I could have a rambunctious teen-ager daughter With around 6 guys that are always hanging around!! Best Wishes! Dx

oooh, ick this is exactly why my DH thinks there is not enough money in the world to pay him to be an electrician.