[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by wolftrap

Agree that meds timing is important. I am usually very sensitive to my meds timing, but the times I haven't been and I've forgotten to take them I've gotten in loads of trouble. Even an hour or so late makes me jittery and unable to focus.

Me, too. I have to keep my med taking within an hour. If I go too long I start feeling withdrawal symptoms.

[Moose72]

I've been eating too much lately. I guess its boredom eating. I need to quit. I haven't gained but a pound or two, but that's 6000 calories more than I should be taking in.

I'm watching "Upload". Don't tell me this is the last episode! And that there's not a second season! It's all credits.... Meh.

[Daonnachd]

I've just offered two of my most prized possessions, a pair of books by Robert Burns, to the Burns museum in Ayrshire. They're both over 110 years old so I'm hoping they'll make interesting artefacts. They're so old and delicate that I never take them off the shelf. If they're in a museum on display they'll be seen by the public. Anyway, that's my hope. I'm excited by the possibility of making the donation. I hope they want them.

[Moose72]

I just ran into one of my milk crate full of records with my pinkie toe. OUCH. It recovered just fine but that initial ouch isn't fun.

I called N1 and N3 tonight. (I think it's a little late to call N2.) N3 was telling me about how he does calculus online. Apparently, you type a series of characters to make a math symbol. And the computer corrects your problems after you submit each one. If you're taking a quiz you can change it x number of times but if its an exam, you can only change it twice and then it locks you out. He was also telling me about his biology class. Lots to memorize he says. N1 told me about computer games that use artificial intelligence. I was telling him about the shows I've been watching. One is called "Upload" about uploading people's beings into an electronic avatar and people are assigned to watched them from earth via computers. The two main characters fall in love- one human and one avatar. I finished watched all of season 1 and there is probably going to be a season 2 but not until 2021. Also, N1 and I discussed going to the doctor because I have my annual appointment on Monday. We were talking about getting vaccines. She relayed a story about when she was young and we were at the doctor for her annual appointment and she decided to be stoic and get the shot and after that I said that we could go out to eat as a treat because of how well she did and that she could pick the place. I love that the kids relay their memories with me. Did not talk with N2 because by the time I was off the phone with the other two, it was nearly 10 and I think that's too late to call someone, unless they're in an earlier time zone.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by BethRags

I love seeing balcony lights during the holiday season.

Yes, me too! I wonder if my neighbor has theirs on right now. I wanted my lights before I saw that they had theirs. Theirs are all white and mine are going to be multi-colored. Mine are solar powered. There is a rechargeable battery that is powered by a solar panel. I'll have to figure out how to make sure it gets the sun because I can't stick it in the plastic "wood" of my balcony floor. Yup. I just looked- they have theirs on.

[Victoria'smom]

Anxiety ridden Hypomania sucks!!! can't think.

[Moose72]

Just saw a commercial for The Trumpy Bear He has "trademark" hair and he's really fat.

[Blue_Bird]

Still up. Can't sleep, wide awake. Wound up, have so many thoughts running through my head.

[Crazy Hitch]

I’m sane but the aftermath sucks.

[Sunflower123]

My sister and BIL are thinking of going back to work Monday without being retested. I don’t know how this works but I think that is hugely irresponsible. I guess after 10 days the infectious period has passed. Why not just get tested?

I’ll admit that when my daughter visited I gave her two big hugs. It was heavenly. That makes me a hypocrite since I went to all of that trouble for everyone to wear a mask. I found out she is being responsible with her mask after all. We are working on the plans for Thanksgiving.

I’m doing well. I’m still regularly getting 3-5 hours of sleep but I crashed last night and slept from 6:30-5:00 today. I feel like a new person. No signs of SAD...probably because I’ve been out in the sun every day. It’s going to be rainy on and off for a week so that will be a good test. I feel good about this year though.

Hugs to all.

[Soupe du jour]

I couldn't get to sleep until after 2 am, but woke up before 7 am, as usual. I asked Hubby to put on breakfast, which he kindly did.

I looked at the ceiling and wall in the newly repainted room, in the morning light. I still see one faint bit of evidence of the water damage, but otherwise it looks good. I just have to accept it won't look perfect. Ditto on a spot in our bedroom from almost two years ago. I think to totally get rid of them we'd need to replace the ceiling drywall, which isn’t happening. Boo, boo, boo that that happened!

A particular friend of Hubby (a female friend) sort of invited herself over today. She's nice, but I am not that fond of her. It has nothing to do with her being a female, just her having certain personality traits that make it difficult for me to enjoy her company. I think it goes the other way, too. In the past "normal world", I would convince Hubby to just meet her at a restaurant alone, without me. But instead, I am preparing a dinner for the three of us. It was hard to refuse. Her mother recently died, plus with us moving abroad in the near future, we'll need to have quasi "farewell" get togethers with people. I may buy some manicotti from a local restaurant and try to pass it off as my own creation by transferring them into my dish, adding more sauce and herb garnish. I would usually never do that, but these are hectic times. I did that a few months back with my sister, but Hubby inadvertently gave away my secret. I told him not to this time. I also told him that he'll do the dishes, which he usually does in such cases. We will obviously host friends and family at our upcoming home in Czech Republic, but I sort of hope it is never her. However, she is Hubby's friend. I will do so, graciously, if it comes to that. You can't always be friends with a spouse's friend.

[Mountaindewed]

I don’t feel terrible today but my anxiety is there. My barthlin (sorry tmi) came back last night. I went to bed at 4:30. Woke up at 9:30 and it was there and very painful. I think my jog yesterday had something to do with it. That’s the only thing really I can think of. I’m trying not to panic but when I got it removed the last time in the summer I had never been in such pain before from the procedure in the ER. So I’m just hoping to make it through the weekend so I can get to my regular gynecologist on Monday and not have to make an ER trip. Maybe it will even go away on its own. Although when I went to the ER in the summer I HAD to go and it was a legit emergency. But yeah I’m just hoping to make it through. But god am I dreading going into a gynecologist office. Not to mention the pain of getting it removed again. Plus I read somewhere during the summer that if these things keep returning they may have to remove some stuff. Like glands or something.

for the most part, standard, average day (so sit here and cry out in pain)

it doesn't help matters that the weather today is really cold so making my joints more (I think the weather must have got it's latest winter blast from the north pole)

day 1 of the weekend almost gone, nothing accomplished

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

I've just offered two of my most prized possessions, a pair of books by Robert Burns, to the Burns museum in Ayrshire. They're both over 110 years old so I'm hoping they'll make interesting artefacts. They're so old and delicate that I never take them off the shelf. If they're in a museum on display they'll be seen by the public. Anyway, that's my hope. I'm excited by the possibility of making the donation. I hope they want them.

How exciting! Good luck!


My husband and I sell specialty, rare, and collectible books. Been in our business for 12 years. It's so thrilling when a book is ordered by a library or museum.

[*Beth*]

Finally! And the news is so good, so hopeful!

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by moose72

i just ran into one of my milk crate full of records with my pinkie toe. Ouch. It recovered just fine but that initial ouch isn't fun.

.....

owwwww!!!!

[Nammu]

Yay! Ya hoo! A lot of my anxiety has suddenly improved!! Yay Pennsylvania!!!

SO very, very happy and relieved!!!!!!!!! I was just literally whooping and dancing in the street. Crying from the relief!!

[Mountaindewed]

Can’t wait until fireworks and SNL tonight. I haven’t felt this hopeful in a long time.

[Moose72]

What channel does SNL play on? I don't usually watch it, but I want to tonight. I just heard the news on the radio!

[Nammu]

I think it’s on NBC whatever channel that is for you. But it might be delayed cause Biden is speaking tonight, I think all channels will have him. That’s my guess anyway

[Soupe du jour]

I'm so relieved, too, by the news, but will be even more relieved at the end of January. These past almost 4 years have been particularly hard on people, not only in the US, but around the world. Most of Europe (save maybe Russia - or Putin, specifically) will also be relieved, I think. And many other nations. Actually, I think Putin likely got what he wanted from Trump. I hope this is a lesson learned for many. May the months ahead be a time of healing and relief for many!

Congratulations to all my American friends! So happy for you!

I ate poorly yesterday and was very unhappy with myself. I got back to Overeaters Anonymous and was reminded of "one day at a time" -- such wisdom and comfort. I've been doing much better today, putting back half of my servings twice. I feel much happier with myself. It was good i popped into the OA chat meeting because they announced that their email loops will be moving to a new platform and this is good news for me because i had tech dif with the old platform and could never use it. I'm hopeful that email OA will work out for me, in the same way that this forum does. I also felt more comfortable with God this time i attended. If God works for me, why not?

Hugs to all who suffer!

[*Beth*]

Thank you, whatever! There's a lot of relief here today - and probably all over the world!

OA sounds excellent. I hope you continue to find satisfaction with it.

[Mountaindewed]

Originally Posted by Moose72

What channel does SNL play on? I don't usually watch it, but I want to tonight. I just heard the news on the radio!

I just saw a commercial and it says it’s gonna be on tonight. So hopefully it doesn’t get delayed.

I wonder what his mental health is like right now. All those people yelling stuff outside the WH and all over the country. I do not wish him any ill intent even though I don’t like him.