Serial Starters

*** March 23 ***

Good morning all~

Welcome Pam 🌼

🌴 waving at Cabana Boys for more black coffee, but they are busy complementing Sara on her harem pants ⛱️

Lana

*** March 24 ***

Wow, time is flying, isn't it? There are only 8 days remaining in March. It is sad and gloomy in NC today. Boohoo 😢

Lana

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Oh, my. No, I didn't fall off the edge of the earth :)

I will be back logging after today. My Qsymia ran out and I had no refills—still don't and it's been over a week. I lost 4 lbs in the month I was on and gained 2 back since! BUT, I'm seeing my doc for my annual and my pre-surg physical today and hope to get what I need for a continuous use once I restart.

I had 3 horrible days after the Qsymia ran out, and I don't know yet if it's why. I could not stay awake M-W last week. It was so awful. I was falling asleep during my planning time—sitting at my desk, while working! Really awful. Thankfully, after Wed it passed and I'm fine now.

I've gotten back on my walking/hiking routine and grandbaby will benefit as he will go with me on my weekday/after work walks. I decided I will get a jogging stroller if he and his mom are still living with me as I recover from my 2nd surgery. I can get back to jogging while spending time with him and giving his mom a much needed break. I feel much better for making that commitment to myself and to them. I was feeling pretty awful last week about how I was going to get my routines back now that they live with me, and it really is a good solution.

I hope you guys are well and I'll try to get back on track with everyone's adventures soon.

Cheers,

Maureen

Good Morning!

Maureen, that's must have been a difficult week! Glad it's over for you. And a jogging stroller sounds awesome! Wish I had a grand baby to take for walks.

Lana, thank you!

Had breakfast out yesterday with the SO. Eggs Benedict Oscar. A splurge, but it didn't adversely affect my weight, so that's good. Went to Wegman's afterwards.…the weekday morning is the best time to go there...the hot soup bar is full. I got a cup of loaded chicken noodle soup, which I am having for lunch today.

Temps in the 70's coming up next week, albeit with rain.

Till tomorrow, have a good one!

Sandy

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*** March 27 ***

Good morning ☀️

I am so grateful for another day with sunshine. I hope that it lasts.

Time to attack the Do List!

Lana

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*** March 29 ***

Good morning all~

Sandy - glad that you got through your dental appointment. If you have significant anxiety at the dentist, get them to prescribe valium for your appointments when you need to have work done. If I have to have work done, I go to my appointment 20 to 30 minutes early, take the pill in the waiting room, and then I'm much better off for whatever needs to be done.

I just looked at the upcoming weather forecast, and it looks grim for a long time. Dang.

Lana

Good Sunday Morning, All!

Enjoyed the day out with the dog…he got a chance to run around and was happy as a lark. I think he had cabin fever. The outdoors helped me too. But I should have had a camera on me when I sat down in the camp chair….would have made America's Funniest Videos. I put the chair together wrong and when I sat in it, it collapsed and I fell backwards. I just laid there for a minute thinking what did I do? LOL! But I got it figured out….will remember next time.

It's cooler and cloudy today but this a transitional month. But I have things to do around the apartment. I need to clean the aquarium…that's a priority. And need to clean the humidifier and put that away for the season.

Until next time…

Sandy

TMW - 171.6

*** March 31 ***

Saying goodbye to March ~~

Waves to all who stop by today 🙋🏼‍♀️☀️

Lana

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Sandy

I often tell my sister and my friends that 30% of my time every day is spend fixing problems that never should have happened.

This did not exist back in the day when life was simpler and you went to stores to buy things.

I am ready to go. There is nothing going on today to inspire a desire to look to the future. I am tired of living the way I do today, always hearing yet another terrifying reduction in the quality of life for all of my neighbors. Today it was Burma and also more loss of research scientists going to Europe because this admin is chasing them away. My breast cancer would not have been seen to if not for the progressive research.

I will not be waiting forever; I will have my future under my own control for sure. In the meantime though, I do want to get back to walking on the Pumpkin Loop Trail.

Lana

Good Almost Afternoon!

Lana, yes, things WERE easier. But I am glad I have mostly been able to move with the times, one of the few things I can thank my ex for...we had computers before a lot of other people had them. Unlike some seniors, I am very computer literate and have no problem getting things done on my laptop instead of the phone.

I just got through getting my bank stuff taken care of, too. I needed to be sure my money was in the new bank's system (my old bank got bought out AGAIN). That was ok. Got the new debit card activated....that's done. So I can pay my rent with new bank checks with no problem. Sigh...

Just when you think you are getting a mental break, something else gets tossed at you.

Off to do my errands....and visit my egg lady too.

Sandy

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Good Evening!

The baseball game last night was great! Phillies won, but it rained a little and my brother was shivering so we left after the 8th inning. We're able to beat the traffic that way, too. I didn't buy any food at the park...bought a really good chicken sandwich at the convenience store and took it with me.

My ex called me today and asked if I could go with him to the store and help him....he wanted to buy a dozen cases of soda....so I said sure. He gave me a case and even bought me a couple cases of iced tea....and a hyacinth 🪻

The SO had his operation, which was successful. He has to eat pureed foods for awhile until his tongue heals. But he is glad things went smoothly.

Everyone have a nice evening!

Sandy

TMW - 172.6

Howdy, All!

The night before last and yesterday was tough....had multiple panic attacks. Its SO strange....I never know what will trigger them...something totally innocuous, usually. I was brushing my teeth last night and had one....SHEESH! So I took a Melatonin before I went to sleep and that got me through. No attacks so far today, so I guess I am in the clear for the next several weeks until they come back....that's the usual cycle.

This dreary weather doesn't help things and it's supposed to continue.

But the 🪻 smells SO nice....like Easter. That helps some.

To those who check in, hope your day is going well!

Sandy

TMW - 171.8

Good Afternoon, Gang!

Yucky weather again. But it's ok...the ballgame is on and then I have dinner to make....garlic shrimp with pasta....one of my favorites. Then I will do some crocheting and watch PBS tonight. Errands to do tomorrow.

Sometimes when I have panic attacks, I get a rash....which I did this time. Good thing I have cream for it....its embarrassing. And it is going away.

Have a restful Sunday, peeps!

Sandy

TMW - 171.8

*** April 8 ***

Good morning all~

Wow, we have chilly weather here on the east coast. I did not think that I would need my winter coat any more….

Time for me to pack up this laptop and get in the shower…..

Wishing everyone a good day 🌸

Lana

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