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[dosey]

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@aprilskies wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

Oooh!  A new hobby!  A hobby is a great excuse to shop and spend money!  I need a useful hobby like plumbing, tree removal, stump grinding, car repair, drywall, landscaping, appliance repair, carpet laying, tiling, carpentry, roofing...

Why did I buy a house?  With a big yard, even.  Do I have kids?  No.

Okay.  I think you and I have a plan for 2016.  Pants with pockets and a handyman apprenticeship.  If I get good at bricklaying, I'm building an outdoor pizza oven!

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You know, I love tools. I am not handy by any stretch but I wish I was. I think I would actually love it. Of course, my back would not be a fan. 

Yes, I have a big phone too and what a pain in the keaster it is. I dont know what to do with it. I do carry a purse but sometimes just want to stick it in a pocket.  I am thinking about trading it in soon, I am due for an upgrade but.....

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I would LOVE to be a handy person.  Until that happens, I am thankful for duct tape.

[dosey]

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@just bee wrote:

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@dosey wrote:

Congratulations, just bee!!!!  

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Thanks!  I've been cleaning house so I haven't had an opportunity to celebrate.  Had the carpets cleaned yesterday and the house smells like a big wet dog this morning.  Speaking of dog, I feel sorry for him.  If the smell is strong to me, he must be suffering.  He couldn't eat breakfast.

I hate carpet.

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Our carpet looks terrible.  DD is going to have friends over during the Christmas break, so I think we will clean them within the next couple of weeks.  One day, I am going to replace the carpet downstairs with hardwood.  One day.

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Just Bee Congratulations on finishing your degree. 

I am still working on Compacting. I have made a few purchases. At least they have been thoughtful. I do get frustrated when I purchase a long looked for item and it is not up to snuff. I almost never return products. Each item takes so long to use up. Knowing all of that has kept me mostly on track.

is anyone else having trouble posting since the change in the forums?

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and I wish all of you thoughtful, mindful shopping bargains.

[dosey]

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@just bee wrote:

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@dosey wrote:

Thank you for the kind words, everyone.  I am trying to push through this but just can't.  I feel terrible and cannot believe that my sister is gone.  Black Friday is almost here.  DD and I usually have breakfast around 6:30 a.m. and then go to the mall.  She is really looking forward to going and is excited about the holidays.  I do not want to go.  I don't feel like doing anything.  I'll go because DD wants to, but sleeping sounds so much better.

To say your plate is full would be an understatement.  You need to prioritize.  The box of broken figurines (you didn't kick it when it arrived, did you?) and the bumper can wait.  Find a spot in the garage for the box and worry about it next year.  Maybe you can make a mosaic with the broken pieces.

It's time to focus on your family and the holidays.  Sounds like everything's happening at once (it always happens that way), so just get through it as gracefully as possible.  Remember: You're building character here.  Next thing you know, it'll be spring.

I think it's fortuitous that you were reminded of the TV repairman.  When I was little my mother moved us to Rogers Park, which was a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Chicago.  When things are falling apart and I feel overwhelmed I always take a moment to think about those who faced the unimaginable.  People survive some terrible things.  I don't know how they do it.  But I know you'll get through this rough patch because your family's counting on you.  We are, too.  We missed you.

So figure out what you'll be wearing to the mall.  Remember: No eyeshadow.

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I'll never forget Mr. Krafsner.  I have remembered him throughout my life and can picture him with his tool box.  He was always smiling.  My mom said his wife suffered from emotional problems and rarely left their home.  I'm glad they made it to the US and hope the rest of their lives were peaceful.  That was quite a generation.

DD and I are going to continue the Black Friday tradition and start with breakfast at 6:30 a.m.  She is really looking forward to it.

I am not going to give the knick knacks a second thought.  Part of making the claim is proving that everything was packed securely.  I cannot do that because the boxes used were too small in my opinion, so I am going to left it go.

The bumper is the last thing on my list.  That will be repaired after Christmas and after the MRI and CAT scan.

Yes, no eyeshadow.

[dosey]

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@FindingMyJoy wrote:

Just Bee - Congratulations on the great grade! You earned it!

Dosey - Glad to see you back! Go do the Black Friday outing with your DD. Try to enjoy the time that you have with her. I'll be hitting a couple stores around the same time. I really like going around 6/7 am on Friday since all of the crazies have already stormed the stores and left hours ago! By the time that I get to Target, they have restocked everything and there are tons of cashiers waiting around bored. Same thing at Kohls. The only store I may hit on Thursday is Michaels craft store - but come on, crafters don't get rowdy do they? LOL We'll probably hit it on the drive back from my parents house.

The big thud you all may have heard was me falling off the Trying-to-be-good bandwagon. Did a shopping binge online....silver lining if there is one? I did catch myself after the purchase in time to cancel half of the stuff since I did think about it after hitting "submit". I can tell myself that some is gifts for others but a good chunk were just for me. My compact journey is 1 step forward and 3 steps back at times....

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I avoid the malls during this time of year, but if we're going to get a TV, now is probably the time to do it.  Just be careful out there, and remember where you parked!

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YES!!  This is the best time of year to buy a TV.  It was meant to be.  

[dosey]

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@just bee wrote:

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@aprilskies wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

Oooh!  A new hobby!  A hobby is a great excuse to shop and spend money!  I need a useful hobby like plumbing, tree removal, stump grinding, car repair, drywall, landscaping, appliance repair, carpet laying, tiling, carpentry, roofing...

Why did I buy a house?  With a big yard, even.  Do I have kids?  No.

Okay.  I think you and I have a plan for 2016.  Pants with pockets and a handyman apprenticeship.  If I get good at bricklaying, I'm building an outdoor pizza oven!

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You know, I love tools. I am not handy by any stretch but I wish I was. I think I would actually love it. Of course, my back would not be a fan. 

Yes, I have a big phone too and what a pain in the keaster it is. I dont know what to do with it. I do carry a purse but sometimes just want to stick it in a pocket.  I am thinking about trading it in soon, I am due for an upgrade but.....

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 I was fine with my little flip phone because it fit in my pocket.  I don't use my phone for anything other than receiving and making calls.  And I don't make that many.  Why do I need this thing?

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In case you have an accident.  That is why we wear good underwear, too.  I have grown very fond of my iphone.  Iphone, DL, money/cards, keys, readers, lip gloss, mints, and tissue.  Those are my must have with me essentials.  I am happy to announce that I have pared down some and am carrying one of my smaller bags.  It is only a matter of time before I feel comfortable carrying only those essentials and can use a small bag every single day.

[dosey]

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@aprilskies wrote:

Alright, I cant sleep and am getting a bit annoyed.  Makes for a very unproductive day. Sleep is always elusive.

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People I work with take something to sleep.  I don't.  I work nights so my schedule is messed up.  Now that school's over, I'm hoping to get back on a more normal schedule.

What's keeping you up?  Have you read all the articles about sleep hygiene?  Is this intermittent or persistent?  Always elusive.  Sounds persistent.

Have you tried melatonin?

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I take melatonin on a rare occasion and find that just 1 mg is all I need.  If you try it, I suggest taking a small dose the first time.  It is available in different strengths - 1 mg, 3 mg, 5 mg, etc.  Any more than 1 mg and I am a bit groggy in the morning.  Make sure it doesn't interfere with any other medication you might be taking, too.

[dosey]

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@DL2843 wrote:

Just Bee Congratulations on finishing your degree. 

I am still working on Compacting. I have made a few purchases. At least they have been thoughtful. I do get frustrated when I purchase a long looked for item and it is not up to snuff. I almost never return products. Each item takes so long to use up. Knowing all of that has kept me mostly on track.

is anyone else having trouble posting since the change in the forums?

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and I wish all of you thoughtful, mindful shopping bargains.

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I haven't had trouble posting.  Sometimes, I get that weird HTML type message, but my post goes through after I click on POST a second time.

And thank you!  Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.

[aprilskies]

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@dosey wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

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@aprilskies wrote:

Alright, I cant sleep and am getting a bit annoyed.  Makes for a very unproductive day. Sleep is always elusive.

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People I work with take something to sleep.  I don't.  I work nights so my schedule is messed up.  Now that school's over, I'm hoping to get back on a more normal schedule.

What's keeping you up?  Have you read all the articles about sleep hygiene?  Is this intermittent or persistent?  Always elusive.  Sounds persistent.

Have you tried melatonin?

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I take melatonin on a rare occasion and find that just 1 mg is all I need.  If you try it, I suggest taking a small dose the first time.  It is available in different strengths - 1 mg, 3 mg, 5 mg, etc.  Any more than 1 mg and I am a bit groggy in the morning.  Make sure it doesn't interfere with any other medication you might be taking, too.

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Yes, it is persistent.  I have had trouble sleeping for a long long time but it is getting worse and affecting my day. I have tried melatonin years back but it did not work but I can try again. I have moondrops but don't like them.  Thanks for mentioning the dosage. That is part of the problem with sleep stuff, most make you groggy the next day.  I do have a prescription and I take it very rarely. I don't like how it makes me feel the next day. I feel it changes my personality. 

I think it is a mix of life stuff and hormones at this point. The funny part is I am tired, I go to bed and suddenly find myself wide awake. You gotta love it. Thanks, ladies. 

[aprilskies]

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@dosey wrote:

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@DL2843 wrote:

Just Bee Congratulations on finishing your degree. 

I am still working on Compacting. I have made a few purchases. At least they have been thoughtful. I do get frustrated when I purchase a long looked for item and it is not up to snuff. I almost never return products. Each item takes so long to use up. Knowing all of that has kept me mostly on track.

is anyone else having trouble posting since the change in the forums?

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and I wish all of you thoughtful, mindful shopping bargains.

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I haven't had trouble posting.  Sometimes, I get that weird HTML type message, but my post goes through after I click on POST a second time.

And thank you!  Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.

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Me too. Only got the msg once though and still allowed me to post.