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So sorry to hear Rick's aunt has pancreatic cancer. Prayers coming her/your way. Will be swinging chickens too.
Goodness, don't know who Rick's little princess is, but getting thrown down the stairs, holy crap. If it were me, the thrower would end up in the hospital. I would not take that kind of abuse. And with 3 kids, what a shame. I cry at situations like this because it teaches the children to be abusers. What a sad situation.
I love your posts, Judy, most of the time they are hilarious, today is a serious one.
Take care dear.
Love, Arlene.
My new baby is coming in or around June 19. We r going to Chicago cause Carl hasn't seen Vin since September and I told him he needed some time with her before number 2 came around. C
I wish you the absolute best on your job hunt. I am on SS and it sucks being broke. It really sucks.
I am happy Jazz's mom is getting married. No big ceremony is needed. It is the union of 2 people in marriage that counts. People tend to get carried away with weddings..........like my daughter.
About those protein bars, AUGH. I am still addicted. I love them. Even with upper dentures, I haven't stopped. But they fill me up and I don't eat much. You will make it weight wise. It is so so difficult. It really is. I exercised and ate only protein and under fifty grams of carbs for 10 months while I lost most of my weight. Then, about 9 months out, the honeymoon period was over. I was more hungry.
If you love protein, try to eat clean and protein first. If you can, eat the dense protein first an then vegetables. It is so difficult to eat this way forever. We were supposed to eat 800 calories or less, and under fifty grams of protein. My issue was that I don't like to eat meat that much.
As far as Jazz's mom being a Veteran and being denied SSI, that is way too sad. Hope she keeps trying; I know people who tried and tried and finally got benefits. The fact that she is a Veteran she should get the benefits.
Take care and good luck.
xo
Arlene
Trish, hope the dealership doesn't hit you for a lot. I need to go get my car serviced too but can't afford it right now. Good luck.
Hi Carla and my OFF family:
Well, it's my last day of vacation. I had an appointment with my psychologists, and we had a lot to talk about. One thing was that youknowho got a job. Yup, the one I got called for a reference. Well, I'm glad he's employed. Not that I'll ever see that money. I found out about it from this woman who knows him that had friended me on Facebook. I told her to let him know I don't want any contact from him. So I talked about that with my shrink, among other things.
I put a bunch of stuff on eBay last night to sell. Trying to clear out the stuff in the apartment, plus I need money. A little here, a little there. Already got some bids, plus one who wants to buy the things now. Always a good thing. So I'll make a little money.
Anyway, not much else happening. Going to watch the White Sox game today. Didn't go to the Y today; my body really hurts today, so I'm taking a day off. I think we're going to get rain today or tomorrow.
Carla, enjoy your time with Vinnie. When's the new baby coming?
Judy, sorry to hear about Rick's aunt.
Kathy, good luck on the job hunt.
Well, have a good day.
Hi Patricia,
Hope your trip to get your car repaired doesn't cost a fortune. The gas door latch doesn't work? I hope it is something small. Have a productive therapy appointment.
I am thinking, or rather will start therapy with a cognitive behaviorial therapist soon. I am sick of my anxiety holding me down.
Have a wonderful day otherwise.
xo
Arlene
I am happy you are loving your trip on your way to see Vinnie. Carla, I am jealous. You don't stay in one place for long, lol. And now you have your better half with you.
I've traveled through VA and yes it is beautiful. I love, love the hills; Florida being so flat.
Have a wonderful trip and have fun!
Kathy, I don't know if they have this kind of job around there, but my brother is driving cars for Enterprise. He drives them from their lots to the dealers for resale. He gets $8 an hour, which isn't much but it gets him something to supplement his Social Security. He found his job on Monster.
Hi OFF Family...just a quick stop in right now...Need Prayers for Rick's Aunt Peggy!!! She DOES have pancreatic cancer!!! She is getting a CT Scan to see how invasive it is and will know soon to see what can/can't be done. Rick is scared to death he is going to lose his favorite aunt!!! So if you would please Pray or swing those chickens....Thankyou all!!!!
Also found out Rick's little princess got the **** beat out of her by her boyfriend. Guess he also threw Anthony down the stairs?? She is now at her mothers with all three kids. Not sure what all happened YET. Trying to find out more but ofcourse his mother NOT calling him to tell him anything!!! He found this out from his aunt last night!!!
OK need to get back to work!!!
Thoughts & Prayers for ALL that need them!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Good Morning Carla & Ladies to follow!
Carla, you are confusing me early in the morning with the different screen names...lol! I thought I saw where you reverted back to your original, but perhaps I was having a senior moment? Yes, the Virginia/W. Virginia area is beautiful...especially this time of the year. I love visiting the mountains in Western Maryland into West Virginia. Enjoy the rest of your road trip & probably your last visit with Ms. Vinnie alone!
I have been busy doing nothing so I hate to bore you all with my posts! I have continued to apply online for jobs which can be kind of time consuming. I actually snagged an interview today for a caregiver position. I have worked with seniors & disabled in the past and enjoyed the one on one contact. The pay probably sucks, but I think it would be a better job than with teens. Wish me luck...I HATE interviewing!
Jazz's mom is going to get married! Her boyfriend got down on bended knee & proposed with Jazz & me there! They have been together about 3 years & this is the most stable she has been for a long time. I am happy for them. They have no money since she has been on a years long pursuit of SSI which keeps getting denied...I have no idea why b/c she cannot hold a job and has plenty of documentation & he is a disabled vet, but not at 100%...yet. So between me no longer working FT & having exhausted my money while off for 18 months & them having nothing she wants to do a simple ceremony and barbeque at our house in August. Yikes! I have so much to get in order beginning with the back yard. Need lots of flowers and weed & feed!
This should be interesting!
I have been washing down the kitchen walls from Jim's fire incident. The smoke left a dark film that is a real pain to get off...may need to repaint, but the walls would need to be clean for that anyhow. I have washed them down a couple times already. Hope the 3rd time does the trick.
I am really impressed with your weight loss, Vickie! You are doing great even if it is coming off slower than what you would like. And your ability to walk! I have been at it since the beginning of the month, but had to start at 10-15 minutes once a day to doing that twice a day. I am now getting up to about 40 minutes, but damn I feel it when I do 30 or more. PLUS, it takes me 15 minutes to do 7/10 of a mile! Slow poke!
I have been SO hungry for chocolate I don't know what my problem is. I have been keeping my chocolate cravings to mostly protein bars, but like Arlene was saying awhile back they can be addictive. And my weight is going up and down between 236-240. Have only lost 35 pounds since surgery 6 months ago...ugh! My goal is 200...wondering if I will ever make it!
Connie, so glad you are feeling less pain & enjoying getting out to do your walks. I know how you enjoyed that! I was also tickled pink to hear Nic's results....God is good! That was awful about your granddaughter's concussion. Sounds like it was very bad indeed! Hope she makes a full recovery quick!
Jeannie, hope you are checking in if not posting as my thought, prayers & heart is with you during this difficult time in your family!
Yvonne, I continue to marvel at how committed you are to your daily routine of exercise. I will do a few days then take a day or two off. You also keep yourself busy and seem to enjoy great meals...I really hate cooking!
Eileen, bet you are enjoying the rest of your time off. Hope the job stays stable. You only have a couple years unless you plan to go beyond 62, right? I can sympathize with the no-money woes. It has been really hard these past 2 weeks to have to budget do carefully again after working. Don't feel like we can splurge on anything right now. I try to focus on the fun, free stuff I enjoy...like looking forward to swimming soon. That's all we can really do. But it just seems SO unfair you are working or have worked most of your life & end up in this situation for whatever reasons. Mine was choosing a low-paying career, being a single parent for 10 years & then marrying a disabled man. But wouldn't change any of it...o vey as Vickie would say!
Trish, I worry about you as you have not sounded like your chipper old self I remember from last year. I hope things improve for you as you have certainly been hit in every major life area with some kind of disappointment or setback. When will you hear about the outcome of Colleens interview?
Well, I need to go wash the dye out of my hair and get ready for this interview. As Carla would say 'chat on!'
Love you guys!
Kathy
