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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 0:16:00 GMT
After a good day, beautiful walk with a friend along the beach, lunch delivery to another who is moving today, and things generally gotten done I’m now just sitting on the sofa, - relaxed. I love being retired 😏 I’m wearing cozy fleece from head to toes, feet are up on the small ottoman, iPad in hand, a cat on each side of me, beautiful clear sunny skies (unusual for Seattle in January) streaming through the windows, and listening to some retro (70’s) rock on Spotify.
Rarely do I feel content. Right now I do. ❤️
How’s your life going today? Share the good, or vent the bad away!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 29, 2022 0:21:06 GMT
Today the cleaning lady came. I got permission to ask her on her infertility journey. She would like the support. It’s glorious outside and it’s Friday. Things are going well.
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Post by purplebee on Jan 29, 2022 0:25:32 GMT
Sounds like you had a perfectly lovely day!
After a crappy week with my manager and coworkers out from COVID, I am very glad that it is Friday, and hoping that I won’t have to be the fill in boss again next week. I am sitting here with a new book and a glass of wine, happy that I have two days off.
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 29, 2022 0:45:43 GMT
I had an iron infusion this morning. Chemo has been delayed a week. I am feeling pretty good at the moment.
This afternoon was beautifully sunny, we went to a local nature reserve and did some bird watching, then we got takeaway dinner from a local vegan restaurant.
I feel well, and cautiously optimistic about my treatment. I will have my first scan soon so keeping everything crossed to see if this chemo is working.
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Post by DEX on Jan 29, 2022 0:53:44 GMT
My brother was critically ill from a brain bleed and is now home. I am taking a trip to see him in Seattle soon. Glad he is OK.
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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 0:55:36 GMT
I had an iron infusion this morning. Chemo has been delayed a week. I am feeling pretty good at the moment. This afternoon was beautifully sunny, we went to a local nature reserve and did some bird watching, then we got takeaway dinner from a local vegan restaurant. I feel well, and cautiously optimistic about my treatment. I will have my first scan soon so keeping everything crossed to see if this chemo is working. I’m so sorry about the delayed chemo, I’d imagine that’s frustrating! However, I’m so glad you’re feeling well, and feeling good about treatment and had such a lovely day! I always like hearing from you…and keeping up-ish on IG. I think our winter climates are very similar. Don’t you just love the rare perfectly sunny day in the winter? |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 0:56:19 GMT
My brother was critically ill from a brain bleed and is now home. I am taking a trip to see him in Seattle soon. Glad he is OK. OH! You must be so relieved! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 29, 2022 0:58:53 GMT
My day sounds similar to your except I’m not retired (boo) - this weekend is jam packed but this evening is cozy and mellow. I’ve got music going, Brussels sprouts just came out of oven (with bacon and balsamic) and I’ll have some wine soon. Only thing weighing on my mind is I’m supposed to do long run in the morning and I’m super not feeling it  |
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Post by lisae on Jan 29, 2022 1:11:37 GMT
I'm pretty happy. This week the windows I ordered for my husband's office in November finally came and were installed. He has complained for some time about how drafty it was in there. The company that made the windows for my house had gone out of business. I'm amazed that my cousin's husband who is a carpenter was able to measure and get windows of a slightly different style and from a different company to fit into the old spaces. I thought we would have to replace the entire unit which would have cost 2x as much. Anyway, they are in and no drafts! Everyone is happy.
I've been to exercise and braved Walmart for the first time in months. I was so out of practice, I thought they were out of shopping carts til I remembered that our store had them inside rather than in the lobby area. There were people everywhere because there was a tiny chance of snow here. Back to grocery pickup next week! I mailed part of my Valentine's today.
When I got home, I put on my new Bedhead pajamas (bought at less than half price) at 5 pm and snuggled into my velour robe and watched some Hulu. The pajamas have a Christmas print of cats called Midnight Mischief and I love them and do not care at all that is well past Christmas. They are so comfy. It snowed for about half an hour and is now raining.
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Post by maryland on Jan 29, 2022 1:34:36 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jan 29, 2022 1:42:28 GMT
It's snowing here and we have no plans this weekend, so if we had to hunker in, we can and I'd be perfectly content with that (minus the snow bc I hate to be cold!)
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Post by PLurker on Jan 29, 2022 1:44:11 GMT
My day is pretty much your day, cats and all. I'm a bit less content than you or my norm. My docs put the kibosh on my upcoming planned girls crafting weekend. I pretty much knew it was coming but hearing the final "no" still stung. On the bright side, because I pretty much knew I'll be over it sooner than later. With just a couple more pouts and feeling a-bit-sorry-for-myselfs.😉 A little retail (or secondhand!) therapy may be in order. maryland all the love and good wishes for your pup and you |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jan 29, 2022 1:48:08 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. I really really feel for you. Our lab had luxating patillas - basically the grooves in her knees wasn't deep enough for the ligament to hold in place, so it kept popping out. This started when she was 6 months old and after 5 surgeries before she was 1, we finally decided enough. We just couldn't keep affording surgeries (we had just been married ourselves) and we didn't feel it was fair to her either. We brought her home and helped her enjoy the life she had left. Which was about 11 more years! BUT we always took her out using a sling to help lift and control her back legs. It was exhausting and we felt so guilty that she never went on walks or played ball, but oh she loved being with us, and was a happy pup who just lived a different way.  Hugs to you all. |
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Post by stittsygirl on Jan 29, 2022 1:52:30 GMT
Very good. DH and I are currently in a nice room overlooking the beautiful Columbia River, waiting for our dinner to arrive. We try to get small getaways when we can and this weekend was his choice. He did good. It’s so cold here, but any drive along the Columbia is usually gorgeous ❤️.
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Post by Judy26 on Jan 29, 2022 2:15:33 GMT
What a lovely question! As much as I detest winter I do enjoy cozying up on a freezing evening covered by a puppy blanket. My 3 are snuggled up close and their soft noses only come up for air when I drop a piece of popcorn. I’m definitely feeling blessed in this moment.
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Post by Orangutan on Jan 29, 2022 2:20:21 GMT
I’ve had a tough week. The only train line that runs through the centre of Australia and carries the freight between the eastern and west states is not operating due to flooding in South Australia. The line is severely damaged and is estimated to take 3 weeks to repair. I work in supply chain and use that train line every day. There are not enough trucks to switch everything to road transport so my work life if a nightmare at the moment.
Things on the home front have also been difficult this week. DH had his first checkup with the oncologist since radiation and we didn’t get the news we were hoping for. His level hasn’t dropped so he still has cancer somewhere we just don’t know where at the moment. He’s now got to let is spread until it’s big enough to see on a PET scan.
There’s always people worse off so we’ll be fine. It’s just crap this week.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 29, 2022 2:29:15 GMT
It’s been a good day. I slept in and then ran some errands with my teen DD. We picked up drinks and pumpkin bread at Starbucks and parked somewhere with a nice view. We had a deep conversation about a few different things. She is a delight and I’m so grateful that we connect. My family grilled burgers and now DDs are playing VR with friends online. I can hear them laughing and squealing and it’s good to know they’re having fun with their friends and not feeling isolated.
DH and I are about to watch Criminal Minds and have a martini. A good day.
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Post by ntsf on Jan 29, 2022 2:35:12 GMT
the east wind and dry weather caused my allergies to go nuts this morning. so I took a benadryl and have been tired all afternoon. made cookies and sent them off to my sister.. and got sushi takeout and my feet are up on the couch.
so just relaxing, looking forward to the weekend.. though as a retired person, it doesn't change much on the weekend.
maybe do some scrapbooking tomorrow.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 29, 2022 2:39:39 GMT
the east wind and dry weather caused my allergies to go nuts this morning. so I took a benadryl and have been tired all afternoon. made cookies and sent them off to my sister.. and got sushi takeout and my feet are up on the couch. so just relaxing, looking forward to the weekend.. though as a retired person, it doesn't change much on the weekend. maybe do some scrapbooking tomorrow. my allergies (and I don’t typically get allergies) have been horrible lately! I was at first convinced I had Covid but 2 tests were negative. I have the itchiest eyes and sneezing all the time. Our air has been so bad lately. Jealous of all you retired people (counting down the days (or years)). |
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Post by lisae on Jan 29, 2022 2:42:16 GMT
I’ve had a tough week. The only train line that runs through the centre of Australia and carries the freight between the eastern and west states is not operating due to flooding in South Australia. The line is severely damaged and is estimated to take 3 weeks to repair. I work in supply chain and use that train line every day. There are not enough trucks to switch everything to road transport so my work life if a nightmare at the moment. Things on the home front have also been difficult this week. DH had his first checkup with the oncologist since radiation and we didn’t get the news we were hoping for. His level hasn’t dropped so he still has cancer somewhere we just don’t know where at the moment. He’s now got to let is spread until it’s big enough to see on a PET scan. There’s always people worse off so we’ll be fine. It’s just crap this week. I'm sorry. That is a lot to deal with. |
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Post by mom on Jan 29, 2022 2:54:58 GMT
I’ve had a tough week. The only train line that runs through the centre of Australia and carries the freight between the eastern and west states is not operating due to flooding in South Australia. The line is severely damaged and is estimated to take 3 weeks to repair. I work in supply chain and use that train line every day. There are not enough trucks to switch everything to road transport so my work life if a nightmare at the moment. Things on the home front have also been difficult this week. DH had his first checkup with the oncologist since radiation and we didn’t get the news we were hoping for. His level hasn’t dropped so he still has cancer somewhere we just don’t know where at the moment. He’s now got to let is spread until it’s big enough to see on a PET scan. There’s always people worse off so we’ll be fine. It’s just crap this week. Im sorry. Either one of those on their own would be difficult, but both together is so much. I am so sorry. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 2:59:29 GMT
I'm pretty happy. This week the windows I ordered for my husband's office in November finally came and were installed. He has complained for some time about how drafty it was in there. The company that made the windows for my house had gone out of business. I'm amazed that my cousin's husband who is a carpenter was able to measure and get windows of a slightly different style and from a different company to fit into the old spaces. I thought we would have to replace the entire unit which would have cost 2x as much. Anyway, they are in and no drafts! Everyone is happy. I've been to exercise and braved Walmart for the first time in months. I was so out of practice, I thought they were out of shopping carts til I remembered that our store had them inside rather than in the lobby area. There were people everywhere because there was a tiny chance of snow here. Back to grocery pickup next week! I mailed part of my Valentine's today. When I got home, I put on my new Bedhead pajamas (bought at less than half price) at 5 pm and snuggled into my velour robe and watched some Hulu. The pajamas have a Christmas print of cats called Midnight Mischief and I love them and do not care at all that is well past Christmas. They are so comfy. It snowed for about half an hour and is now raining. Sounds like you’ve had an almost perfect day! One of my tasks today was to get my Valentines ready to go and off my desk. And I did  I’m going to try and hold off mailing them for a few more days though. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 3:01:01 GMT
It's been a rough few months. My German Shepherd has degenerative mylopathy and can no longer use her back legs. She has a lot of accidents and we have a special harness to lift her. It's all so hard, but she has started whining around late afternoon until 11:00pm or later. It's just very sad and stressful. I take care of her all day, so get nothing done around the house. The whining is very hard as there is nothing we do that makes it better. She is only 9 yrs. old and is such a good dog. Oh my, that’s got to be hard on all of you, I’m so sorry. Is she in pain? |
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Post by PLurker on Jan 29, 2022 3:04:46 GMT
Sounds like you’ve had an almost perfect day! One of my tasks today was to get my Valentines ready to go and off my desk. And I did  I’m going to try and hold off mailing them for a few more days though. Ditto. Mine are ready to go in a little quilted, cube bag that I take "stuff" to and from my car. I felt like "done" and still on workspace would be an easy forget to complete the task and mail. |
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Post by MichyM on Jan 29, 2022 3:08:11 GMT
I’ve had a tough week. The only train line that runs through the centre of Australia and carries the freight between the eastern and west states is not operating due to flooding in South Australia. The line is severely damaged and is estimated to take 3 weeks to repair. I work in supply chain and use that train line every day. There are not enough trucks to switch everything to road transport so my work life if a nightmare at the moment. Things on the home front have also been difficult this week. DH had his first checkup with the oncologist since radiation and we didn’t get the news we were hoping for. His level hasn’t dropped so he still has cancer somewhere we just don’t know where at the moment. He’s now got to let is spread until it’s big enough to see on a PET scan. There’s always people worse off so we’ll be fine. It’s just crap this week. Yes, that all does sound like crap. Your work days sound terribly stressful. And I can’t even try to imagine how it must feel waiting until your husband’s cancer gets bigger, I am so sorry. Once I was diagnosed I wanted it OUT ASAP. I hope you’re able to make time for something for you over the weekend… |
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Post by mom on Jan 29, 2022 3:22:47 GMT
This week was hard. DS1 was struggling (he had covid last week and his mental health hasn't gotten back to where it needs to be). It so hard when our kids are grownups and live in other places and they are struggling. Lots of phone calls, face times and helping him get appointments set up. DH has had a crap work week with a bunch of deadlines & depositions. He normally doesn't bring work home but this week I've barely seen him til bedtime because he's been holed up in his home office working. My friend has had some drama (ok, a bunch of drama) and I've heard about it enough to last me a life time.
While *I* have no major fires in my life this week, it seems though everyone around me has and its just been so tiring dealing with all of their stuff. My brain is just tired of thinking.
Today has been a good day -- I took a day to do absolutely nothing. I stayed in bed til the afternoon (which never happens). DH came by at lunch and brought me a sandwich from a neighborhood deli and we had a picnic in bed. At 430 I opened a bottle of my new favorite wine and ate a plateful of grapes, salami and and apricot cheese. I needed a day to just do absolutely nothing and I do not regret a moment of it.
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Post by PLurker on Jan 29, 2022 3:33:21 GMT
oh, MichyM on a happy note today, I sold another rainbow barn star last week and was happy to sell another this morning. As I was packaging it up, another sold. I've sold a few, enough that I need to make some more. It's not a lot of $$$ but all proceeds are donated to the group my eldest heads, TLU (TeensLikeUs) out of Brairpatch Youth Services for LGBTQI+ teens. There! I just cheered myself up a bit. LOL |
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Post by papersilly on Jan 29, 2022 3:38:42 GMT
Today was peaceful and for that I am grateful. I got a facial and picked up dinner from a place I don't get to very often. I think I might have to fire my gardener but I think I found a replacement. We'll see if he can fit us into his schedule. Nice man.
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Post by waffles on Jan 29, 2022 3:40:34 GMT
We’ve had a good day doing errands together and had lunch out,
which we hardly ever do anymore.
I’ve worked on organizing some of my planner stickers
and am changing my China cabinet to pioneer woman.
Maryland, I am so sorry about your baby.
We had a Maltese that became paralyzed.
I wheeled him around the house in a little doll bed
because he always wanted to be in the same room as me.
Mom - Apricot cheese sounds delicious!
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Post by Skellinton on Jan 29, 2022 3:43:27 GMT
Pretty good, today at school one little girl was in the rest room and chatting away to herself so loud I could hear her in the hallway while hanging up art projects. She at one point said, to herself, "Girls, quiet she is trying to tell us a story.". She then talked quietly for a bit then she got loud again and said, "Alright, enough being nice, let's be mean and nasty. Ok? ACTIVATE!!!".
I was laughing so hard, unfortunately right after that I was done with my hallway project and had to return to my classroom. Made my day though. I love when kids are weird like that.
When I got home 2 of the cats were super happy to see me and I got lots of snuggles. Now it is post dinner and the husband and I are getting ready to watch Yellowjackets.
I am sorry for everyone dealing with hard things right now.
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Hugs to you all.
I’m going to try and hold off mailing them for a few more days though.
I’m going to try and hold off mailing them for a few more days though.
