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Need some good vibes, please :)

3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:17:52 GMT

It's Friday and that's awesome! But I need some help making it a better day, please.

A brand new dress from HSN with grommets left *rust* marks all over the dress and a white top.
My boyfriend tossed an Isaac sweater in the laundry (wash AND dry) and now it's too small to wear.
The Slinky top that looked *super cute* online (HSN) is actually a weird fabric that's tissue paper thin and has to go back.

AND I broke my "cheap and cheerful" thong flip-flop sandals I picked up from clearance this Spring.
UGH!!!

clearly, I'm hormonal

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appleseed — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:35:09 GMT

I can relate. I'm sorry you're feeling icky! Don't you just hate it when the things we attempt to do and buy to make our lives easier end up complicating things!? LOL

Let's put on some music, dress in something super comfortable, take a deep breath, and remind ourselves there is no "right" way to do things. The only thing to do is take it one step at a time as a journey rather than comparing our path to some unrealistic standard. Enjoy the company of others along the way.

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3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:37:31 GMT

Thank you, appleseed! How very sweet of you

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luv-the-Q — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:43:03 GMT

Well, maybe you could dye the dress and blouse a darker color, donate the sweater to someone smaller that could really use it, wear a tank under the thin top and use the flip flop incident as a good excuse to buy a very cute new pair. Also, remind yourself that in the scheme of things these are minor irritating problems.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:01:03 GMT

Aw, Ms LillyAnne, I feel your pain on most of your issues and to boot on a FRIDAY!!!

I know especially how you feel on your boyfriend trying to help you out with the laundry. Years ago my husband did the same thing with a cashmere button down sweater that was my Mom's. I was out of the house that day, he decided to do both his and my laundry. Why I have no idea. Anyway, he tossed it in the washer AND the dryer. It literally came out Barbie Doll sized!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After I totally freaked I broke down and cried. It was a true treasure from from Mother, it was part of her wardrobe.

From that day forward, I don't touch his laundry and he does not touch mine. Took a LOT for me to get over that one but I did.

And as someone else here said, yes, all of your mishaps today are all a bummer, but don't dwell on them too long.

You're alive and well today. Be joyful that these are things that you CAN get over. Be griped for a minute but no longer.

I hope you have a great weekend!

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LTT1 — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:05:58 GMT

@3CatMom This is to cheer you up today... hope things go better from this point on today!

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jpie — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:08:49 GMT

LillyAnne........So sorry that you have had nothing but wardrobe malfunctions today. Hugs go out to you. Sounds like the problem was the manufacturer and significant other, not you (or your hormones). Don't take the blame!!

Maybe it's best to step away from the closet and maybe have a large glass of wine (just don't spill it if it is a red variety), LOL!

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3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:21:58 GMT

Aww!! Thank you so very much for all your kind words!
@luv-the-Q, @PINKdogWOOD, @LTT1, and @jpie...you helped make it a much better morning. A glass of wine is definitely in my future

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Bird mama — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:36:24 GMT

Lilly - love your avatar.

These things usually come in threes, unfortunately for you it came in fours. Hopefully this is the end of it and better days are ahead :-)

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luv-the-Q — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:24:23 GMT

@3CatMom, that sounds good and when I get home I'm having a glass of wine in your honor!

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3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:28:58 GMT

Thank you, @Bird mama! They make us use an icon at work and most everyone has these very professional, headshot, suit and tie type pics but that is *SO* not me.
But cranky kitten worked! LOL!
I feel much better

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Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:48:42 GMT

....oh, yeah. We all have days or even weeks like that. You just have to keep a sense of humor and get through it.

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Q4u — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:55:49 GMT

Aw I'm so sorry you're having a rough clothing day....

On days like that I usually throw the garment into the wash and declare "If you live, I'll keep you...."

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:01:25 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
It's Friday and that's awesome! But I need some help making it a better day, please.
A brand new dress from HSN with grommets left *rust* marks all over the dress and a white top.
My boyfriend tossed an Isaac sweater in the laundry (wash AND dry) and now it's too small to wear.
The Slinky top that looked *super cute* online (HSN) is actually a weird fabric that's tissue paper thin and has to go back.
AND I broke my "cheap and cheerful" thong flip-flop sandals I picked up from clearance this Spring.
UGH!!!

clearly, I'm hormonal

Want to trade problems? Hint! Spent the whole night in the ER with my wife.

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3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:04:09 GMT

Oh No, @hckynutjohn! That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear that. I''m hoping she's feeling better...

I admit my rant is a bit #FirstWorldProblem. Thank you for the perspective.

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:24:19 GMT

@LillyAnne wrote:
Oh No, @hckynutjohn! That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear that. I''m hoping she's feeling better...

I admit my rant is a bit #FirstWorldProblem. Thank you for the perspective.

LillyAnne,

While my situation is of a serious nature, I certainly understand days that just seem like everything is against you/me. I am an eternal optimist and have been most of my adult life.

I hope you took my post in the way in which it was meant, and that was not to put you down in any way.

Thank you for the well wishes for me wife. She is now home but still not sure if she needs yet another intestinal surgery. She had one last October and then again 5 weeks later. Blocked and twisted intestines.

They did a Contrasting CAT Scan and this time the intestines are not twisted and only partially blocked. She will be seeing her Bariatric Surgeon Monday to see if she needs yet another surgery.

Again, thank you for the well wishes, and I hope you day gets better for you as it moves along.

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3CatMom — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:27:03 GMT

@hckynutjohn wrote:

@LillyAnne wrote:
Oh No, @hckynutjohn! That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear that. I''m hoping she's feeling better...

I admit my rant is a bit #FirstWorldProblem. Thank you for the perspective.

LillyAnne,

While my situation is of a serious nature, I certainly understand days that just seem like everything is against you/me. I am an eternal optimist and have been most of my adult life.

I hope you took my post in the way in which it was meant, and that was not to put you down in any way.

Thank you for the well wishes for me wife. She is now home but still not sure if she needs yet another intestinal surgery. She had one last October and then again 5 weeks later. Blocked and twisted intestines.

They did a Contrasting CAT Scan and this time the intestines are not twisted and only partially blocked. She will be seeing her Bariatric Surgeon Monday to see if she needs yet another surgery.

Again, thank you for the well wishes, and I hope you day gets better for you as it moves along.

All my best, @hckynutjohn, for her speedy recovery

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Scooby Doo — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:39:13 GMT

I understand that it's easy to get upset even over trivial things sometimes, but the stuff you're complaining about is just "stuff." If you have your health and your relationships are good, you've got it made. You're probably better off than a lot of us. Sometimes you just need a shift in paradigm.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:41:35 GMT

@3CatMom

Clearly I'm too late to offer advice for your Friday, but I had to chime in any way! I was having a kind of stinky Friday myself. I was off from work and wanted to be so happy. I wanted to be in a Zen state. However, I woke up cranky, unhappy, and snappish. What the??? It took me half of the day to snap out of it.

I didn't feel well, everything I touched went haywire, and my nerves were like every which way.

I finlly decided to get out my cleaning supplies -- yes, yuck -- but before I knew it - I felt somewhat better. Not great, but at least I accomplished a few things. And I started thinking, thank goodness, I am here and not at work!! LOL! And thank goodness I have my DH! Later, he got his chores done, and I, mine. Then, we just vegged out in the living room and enjoyed comfy time. All good!

Sometimes all the little things just seem to form a big pile and we can't see over it!

But we are women --- we can handle pretty much anything that comes our way, right? If nothing else helps, there's always retail therapy!!!

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LTT1 — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 16:02:44 GMT

@hckynutjohn I am very sorry to read that your wife is having colon problems... I think you have health problems on an ongoing basis, too? I wish you both well...