
Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
Iv'e only made it through 3 albums so far and the memories are about to do me in~
Also had a cat decades ago who got sick, she could hardly breathe. Rush her to the Vets. Turned it was a product that one sprinkles on the carpet and then vacuum up, to make the rugs smell better.
I noticed the other day how many specialty mixes of essential oils there are right now. I always thought Thieves oil looked nice. I wouldn't take it internally, though that is one advertised application.
And reward yourself every time after you cook, too, so you don't dread it so much. (That's my behavioral training in a nutshell. lol)
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I'm done with my BS in behavior analysis; I just turned in the last paper. I'm sitting here with a sheet face mask on and thinking about fun things to do as a celebration tomorrow. I plan to go back for an MS, likely with the same school, but that decision/timing will wait for another day. Today, I soak it all in and relax. 🙏💜
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Golden, my mom called me a couple of days ago and mentioned - as she has before - that maybe I could help her clear her two hoarded houses since I did so well with my GM/dad's situation. I likely will help her at some point, as best I can w/o getting enmeshed. Those two houses hold all my childhood pics and other important family things somewhere in all the clutter, and I would like to retrieve those for everyone's sake. It's a thought for another day. I understand the mixed emotions when looking at old pictures (((((hugs)))))
*Golden, I wasn't familiar with Robax. You can get it OTC in Canada? I searched for methocarbamol on Amazon, and it came back along with another muscle relaxant called tizanidine. Both require Rx here. Just interesting to me. Seems like a helpful medication for occasional sore muscles. I hope you get some good relaxation and rest. x
ff - that would be a good idea.
On my mind - photos, photos, and more photos. A good 1/3 of my work in downsizing is stuff mother had shipped to me. I have tossed and tossed and did some more tossing today. Large very full photo albums are heavy for me to lug around. I just came out of a hot bath and have taken some Robax to ease the aches.
Mother made albums of, for example, her significant birthdays. So many photos of her and my sister. Lots of her extended family too which are more interesting and I have kept some of those for my dgd. I have flipped through others and taken out a few that I like.
I noticed that my niece and I had similar expressions in many photos - showing discomfort, not smiling, obviously feeling out of place. Many of those photos bring up some pretty negative memories and I am glad to be rid of them and have them trashed forever. May the memories go with them!!!
Recently we got one of those plug-in thingee to help one of our cats from biting at night, and so far so good. Even the other cat is so much calmer when there is a thunder storm. There is no noticeable odor but with my bloodhound sense of smell I can smell a woodsy oily fragrance if I get right next to the item. This thing is only good for one room.
Imagine if science could invent something like that to help calm humans in whatever situation they face. I would love something like that when I am in the kitchen as I really dread cooking.
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HGTV has shown interest in renting my house while they work on local projects!
With my hands tied in a straight jacket.
i continue to fish, enjoying my holiday.
just want to add, after the holiday i'll be full-swing at work, so won't be much on the forum. but i'll return at some point. hug!! :) :)
bundle of joy :)
just sending lots of courage & hugs!! :) :)
hang in there. things get tough. but we're tougher!! :) :) :)
on another note:
i'm lucky - i had a chance to get away from it all for some days. holiday.
i'm having an amaaaazing time.
i learned how to fish!! :)
caught my 1st fish in my life! it was delicious!!!!! butter, salt, pepper, frying pan.
of course, it was a HUGE fish.
some hours later, i caught 6 more fish!! :) :)
courage, everyone!
bundle of joy :)
Rest up. Very best of healing & reviving energy to you
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I also got the 'recall' mammo letter earlier this year - on the good girl, not the bad one with 'priors'. Was all clear. I try to keep focused on the bright side but there is always that little doubt "all clear.. for now.. evil laugh".
My wicked sense of humour Grandmother would deal with *tests* by blowing the worries out of proportion for a laugh. "Well they chopped off this bit & nailed that bit on. But least my head is still connected to my body".
If those people were caught in it they would think differently!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Xu0AQwJkg