Shopaholics One Day at a Time - August 13th, Monday

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

Hello all, I'm late with the thread today - sometimes I get sidetracked. Still not feeling the shopping bug, which I supposed is a good thing.

Not too much going on around here. Today is my mother's birthday and I wished her a good one in heaven when I awoke this morning.

There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

Bernie--Thank you for starting the thread. Happy Birthday to your mother in Heaven. Good job on the inoculation against the shopping bug, or however you have managed it.

I worked today and just got home. I am tired from the non-stop activity plus the reality I had another night of not sleeping well. I work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday but not tomorrow as of now.

I am watching Susan Graver now. I always enjoy her hours but am practicing restraint since I just ordered one of her tops.

I ordered the PTR TSV and am liking it very much. I had used the serum but not all of the items in the TSV which was a fabulous value.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.

Genny1 · ‎04-06-2010

Hello Ladies..Happy Birthday to your mom Bernie....there musta been a big party in heaven going on..my dad's was yesterday! I haven't been in the shopping mood either....I thought I had my eye on the IM special value when I received the pre-order for it but as the days past I became less interested and today I did not even turn him on. I think it was the bell sleeves that turned me off....I don't care for thst style.

I hope you sleep better tonight Jean and rest up tomorrow. I have never used PTR skin care.

It was another crazy weather rain day a lot of flooding in the NYC and beyond. We are fine here but I think I heard my flowers yell....OK enough already. But my thought is....it's not snow so ok. Have a nice rest of the day.....Marijane. Linda thinking of you today and hope you are eating and sleeping a little bit better.

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

Marijane--I saw the pics of the flooded streets in NY. Any weather extreme is not good but I'll take rain over snow. When I came home, it was 68 degrees after a storm. I thought the temp definitely was not typical of August. On the IM TSV, the sleeves didn't entice me to buy. Good job on resisting it until something better comes along.

I thought of Linda often today. I know that she has a big adjustment ahead of her.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.

LindaLatte · ‎03-13-2010

Good Afternoon/Evening! I am just about to leave for a bookclub meeting. Wish me luck. I'm trying to get out and talk with people. I managed to sleep four hours or so last night, which is a big improvement. Still having trouble with eating, but.....

Happy Birthday to your Mom, Bernie. Waves to Jean, Marijane, and all of our posters and readers.

I am still a bit of a mess, but I'm pushing myself to deal with my grief and start on some of the necessary work with pensions, etc. I know this will take quite a while, but I made an appointment with a lawyer for the end of the month which I think will help.

The weather was very nice on my walk this morning. And, I made it to "strong bones" class and then visited DH's facility. I wanted to check on his room (make sure it was empty, which it was except for hospice furniture, etc.) Also wanted to talk to some of the caregivers, and get some hugs. Everyone was very nice.

I finally called DD, and we had a nice long talk. I have plenty of stuff to do after the bookclub, so I know that I will be busy tonight.

No TSV for me either. I love turtlenecks, and I'm sure this would be nice, but I don't want to invest in a bell sleeve top. I did find a pair of IM's pull on jeans for a ridiculously low price. Since I already have two pairs of this jean and one was on my wishlist, I quickly snapped it up. They were less than $22 with shipping, handling, and tax. Yesterday, they were $46.00 or more plus S&H. And, I know that I will wear them.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone sleeps well.

Hugs,

Linda

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

Linda--I think it helps to get back into some type of routine and connect with people. It isn't an easy process and some days will be better than others but gradually you will come to an acceptance of the new reality. Holidays or other special events you shared together will be difficult the first couple of years and to lessening degrees later.

You made a good find and buy on the IM jeans. Hope you sleep better tonight.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.

CouponQueen · ‎10-21-2010

Hello ladies...as you know when time permits I do read your thread..I don't have much down time personally at home with family obligations and I am on the road often commuting as I work in the mental health field...out in the field literally and also work the Triage as scheduled (think Emergency Dept for a medical emergency and then think psych emergency...same concept but obvious different issues..) sometimes in court..so if I have down time waiting for court I try and catch up ...

I have been on vacation so I missed the last ten days and again was so shocked.. Please accept my condolences and prayers for you and your family...Linda nothing shocked me more and literally brought me to tears when I read your shared news. I think we all knew it was the eventual progression of the disease but so sudden it seemed...as he had his ups/downs. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers..and please know you did everything and more than any wife/spouse could of..your love and compassion shined through everything you did for him...I know working in mental health so many say ..if i did this or that..shoulda..woulda ..coulda...no please do not do that..you did all and then some! I hope his children see that also. I am glad his daughter was there for you ...

Again - Linda I am so very sorry..

Take some time for you..to go through the steps of grief and find a new way of life for you...I give props to Bernie..retiring ( I can retire too next year at 55 but with family obligations not sure if that is the best financial move for another couple years..but it is always good to know you can...lol..) When she sets her mind to it..she does it..taking out safes, hedges, you name it..I would be like YIKES my nail LOL...

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