Melody P.’s Posts
on 12/9/25 5:37 am
Good mornin y'all.
yesterday was rather awful but it is over so on to today.
we've got to get some groceries. My brother and middle nieces birthdays are the 15th and 12th so we're doing a dinner Sunday. Chicken fried steak and chicken sandwiches. So I'll be tired then.
I think my mom's wanting to go by the thrift stores.
QOTD: I have done stuff when able. I had a friend whose husband lost his job right before Christmas. I got their son some gifts and one for each parent. Wasn't a super expensive endeavor but I felt the need to do it and I don't regret it one bit. I love my friends. I also remember a year when some friends made my year for Christmas...I would never ever be a billionaire as I believe in helping my fellow humans. Even if it just a coffee to say you're thought of and such. It just makes me happier to give than receive.
food is unknown at this point.
on 12/8/25 6:15 am
Good morning everyone.
i meant to post Friday, even uploaded photos but we had to leave in a hurry because I forgot an appointment. Opps.
today not much is planned. My doctor was out Friday so I should be hearing from his nurse or the Education nurse today some time. My blood sugars are yet again out of whack. I'm hoping he'll prescribe back the long acting insulin. Yes, another shot but it helps a lot. We'll see though...
I am really struggling with depression right now. I see my mental health provider Wednesday but I have little hope for improvement. He will only be my provider this next visit as I'm requesting a change after I have surgery. He just doesn't listen...at all. Blames me for all the meds they've prescribed. Just had enough.
QOTD: a really good spice mix. Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and all. Also just baked goods.
breakfast was an egg pita, the rest is unplanned.
pic dump!
on 12/4/25 6:33 am
So yesterday was a **** fest. Instead of rewriting it I'll paste my Facebook post.
Yesterday was my preop appointments. What a ******g nightmare.
First one was stupid...absolutely no reason they couldn't have done it over the phone. Second is the nightmare part. A single vial of blood and an ekg took nearly 3 ******g hours. Mind you this all took place almost two hours away in Lubbock. I was feeling very rough to begin with. We had to leave our house at around 9:30ish. Went to get gas then we left town around 10. We got home around 6:40 PM. So pissed. The only good experience was the intake nurse and the receptionist that checked me in for the second one.
The tech that did the blood draw was absolutely nasty after I told her I have deep and rolling veins. She could have been worse but **** it hit me wrong. At that point I was crying a bit, just tears but I was PISSED. When I am that mad I cry. My pain level was a 9. I had to sit way to damned much without being able to walk around. We were in the dark for the last hour of the ride home.
My back is super agitated along with my hips and legs. My body feels so damned broken. My spirit is nearly there as well..
One good thing about my surgery(well there is more than one, hopefully the pain will be better) is that it isn't at that god awful hospital. You can bet that when they send the survey I will let them have it. Most inept place I've ever been in
I'm glad it's over though sorry for the language but it's just a lot for me.
Some good...not great news! Last month the kitty we took in, momma, was moved to Nebraska and she was adopted last week! Woo hoo she deserves all the love in the world and this organization is legit and they heavily vet adopters. This made my heart sing a happy tune after a **** day!
we got about 2 inches of snow overnight...maybe more but a lot of it may of melted.
QOTD: oh lord yes I love them! I don't get them as often because I totally overate them. I love teriyaki if you can find it. If you like spicy they have wasabi. I love plain and sesame too. I get em from Sam's clubs and they are more affordable that way for me.
B: 4mini quiches and coffee
on 12/3/25 5:42 am
Good mornin folks. Sorry for being MIA. Just life happening.
I go to my preop appointments in Lubbock later today. Not looking forward to the drive whatsoever. My pain levels have been super bad. Dealing with some digestive tract problems as of late. Mainly annoying.
i've got all my shopping done, thank gawd. I need to mail a gift. Also get som cash for my brother and SIL. I was going to do cards but decided against it.
QOTD: "my favorite time of the year" by the florin street band. Or "above the northern lights" by trans Siberian orchestra.
food is unknown. We'll get lunch in Lubbock. If I'm being honest food has been a total disaster. I've been treating my anxiety and stress with bad ****
KITTIES! And shoes Amazon suggested to me.
on 11/25/25 5:37 am
Mornin folks.
We have a lot to do around the house today. I need to clean the bathroom since my mom seems to be allergic to it. I also will need to do the dishes and some laundry. I may wait till tomorrow to vacuum.
I'm not sure I'll be posting the rest of the week so I hope we all have a safe and happy thanksgiving however you are celebrating (or not). I am not particularly excited as I have a lot of work to do for it. My mom does a share of it but it's usually on me for most of it. At least e found the pecan pie my mom wanted so I won't have to make one(so sweet eck). I wanted a fruit tart or sweet potato pie but was overruled. So I am in the whatever stage. My mom has been nitpicking me a lot lately. Critical of everything I'm doing. It's annoying me.
QOTD: if I make it I'd say cheesecake because I can control the sugar. I want to try one of those "burnt" once from Spain or Portugal, can't remember which one. I do like pie if it's not to sweet.
haven't ate yet today again so I haven't got a clue.
on 11/24/25 8:59 pm
My SIL's mom is a hard to deal with. It's all about her. But she ignores my nieces and nephew. She doesn't think my brother is good enough for their family. We usually get thanksgiving and Christmas without an issue because the MIL doesn't really want to spend it with em. I am not impressed with em all as my SIL is the only one without a DUI....
i am making fudge before my surgery as my brother loves the peanut butter kind I make. It should be interesting on me stirring it lol.
We're almost done with decorating, thank goodness!
on 11/24/25 5:20 am
Mornin y'all.
sorry for missing so much last week.
Not much happening today. I have to call and reschedule my mammogram that is supposed to be tomorrow, I am having some serious pain when I lift my arm like you need to. I am hoping to get some stuff around the house done. We shall see on that.
QOTD: it's slimmed down now but used to be a big deal. Fried okra, pickles, olives, cheese tray. We don't do any of that besides olives. This year my SIL is bringing coleslaw. Yeah I don't get it either. We're not doing Mac & cheese either this year. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, corn and green chili casserole, mashed potatoes, rise and bake rolls, cranberry sauce(I'm going to make a much less carb heavy version for me). Dessert is pumpkin pie, brownies, and lemon pie. Maybe something else...who knows,
food is unplanned. Haven't had breakfast yet.
on 11/17/25 5:46 am
Good mornin y'all.
I've got an appointment this morning but other than that nothing much is happening. Much to my dismay my mom is decorating for Christmas already. I'm a grinch...oh well. It makes her happy so there is that. I am sore as heck from dragging stuff out and up the stairs. I know I shouldn't be doing it but I felt guilty and then my stubbornness kicked in.
Mounjaro has kicked in with helping keep my blood sugar down. It's a lot better.
I've got to figure out something to get my boss for Christmas. I made her a pendant I hope she'll like with anodized special titanium. I'll attach it at the bottom of the post.
QOTD: I try to watch saturated fats but overall I don't worry about it as much a carbs. At least carbs and fiber together. If it's fiber rich I am more forgiving of carbs somewhat. If I do have carb rich stuff(I'm looking at you potatoes) I try to pair it with a fat/protein rich food.
B: eggs and coffee
the rest is unplanned
I'm trying to sell this wallet chain and no one is interested...it is chonky!
on 11/14/25 5:00 am
Good mornin folks.
Feeling rather rough physically but somewhat better mentally. I'll take any improvements in that area no matter how small. At least I am able to let go of anger easier these days. It does me no good to be angry at someone who couldn't care less if I was mad at them(that applies to anyone not just my mom). My stomach has been temperamental. A big part of the rough feeling.
Today we're doing the thrift store and we need to get the dog biscuits or the dogs might die. They have to have certain ones and we forgot them Wednesday at Walmart. I also need to get to the post office to get some boxes.
QOTD: usually always. Now if I pay attention or not is another thing.
food is terribly unplanned. I had a piece of Dubai chocolate and it spiked my BS's already so I'm going to try and take it easier for the rest of the day.
B: breakfast burrito and chocolate.
things made in the last month and some memes splashed in there.
on 11/13/25 6:16 am
Good mornin y'all.
We're getting the sump pump replaced this morning. Hopefully it won't take all day. They have to change a couple of pipes out so we're not sure how long it'll take. Fingers crossed for shorter time than a long time.
I'm incredibly stressed out right now. Interest kicked in and I now interest on the whole amount rather than what was left to pay. I had asked my mom to borrow the money and I'd pay her back. Nope. Now it's 1000 more dollars. Yet she bought a freak house for my brother and is letting them pay 450 a month on it. I asked to borrow 550 dollars. I am very very upset with it and her. Trying not to let it show with her as there is no point. I just feel so insignificant to her. I took care of her parents here in this house and I'll be the one taking care of her more than likely. I guess to her that's all I'm good for...saving money and saving them from doing the "dirty" work. I'm just hurt so my apologies for griping.
We got our turkey breasts for thanksgiving. All w have left to do is minor things. Of course I'll be doing the majority of it as my mom backed out of my brother and SIL bringing but one thing, I have to make brownies and I'll prob make some other dessert that they choose since my request was rejected and I can't afford to buy the supplies to make what I want.
QOTD: chicken most of the times.
B: breakfast burrito, coffee
L: depends on the plumbers
D: ?????
I'm hoping to get a wallet chain sold to someone today.
on 11/12/25 5:18 am
Mornin everyone.
last night, and this morning has been complete garbage. I don't want to go all into why but it involves money and my mom. If I had a peen I'd be treated with more respect. Just really disappointed.
Today we have to run and get groceries and maybe the thrift store or one of em anyway. They are coming tomorrow to install the sump pump and redo the pipes around it. I ended up crying last night...a lot and it made me...of course...feel like **** I hate crying. It sent me into a migraine level headache and my eyes are still puffy this morning...booo
QOTD: I tend to but the list gets smaller every year. I never get any other than one from a certain doctors office. Not sure I'll do em this year.
B: egg burrito and cofff
L: not sure of the rest of the day.
on 11/11/25 6:33 am
Good mornin y'all.
yesterday was a VERY long day. I am going to have surgery on December 17th. So at least 4 more visits to Lubbock for now. I also have an appointment with the rheumatologist on January 22nd. So a good news day overall.
I am feeling very blah though. We got all the trash out of the basement this morning. I hate poop...I will yell that at the top of the mountains.
Not sure what else today'll hold.
QOTD: could never pick just one. Never!
b: breakfast burrito and coffee
l: chimichanga
d: ?????
I NEED THESE!
on 11/10/25 5:42 am
Good mornin y'all.
Off to Lubbock in a hour or so.
had a horrible weekend...just horrible. Our sewer line got clogged which led to the basement partially flooding with yuck stuff and learning that our sump pump was fried. Oh joy. I hate poop...I'll say that for sure. My brother, for once, showed up and helped us a lot with clean up. It's going to cost over 4,000 bucks to replace the sump pump because it's complicated. This house is a nightmare. I need to mop still in the kitchen area, they are coming Wednesday to do the sump pump. They unclogged it so we can at least shower. We were told not to flush ANY TP due to roots. We got a quote for the sewer line, 20,000 + bucks. Hopefully we'll be moved out before it's absolutely necessary. I hate this f-in house.
QOTD: about much of anything. I like history based most. I have a really mixed taste.
unknown food at this time.
on 11/7/25 6:30 am
Good Friday morning, hope you feel better Jennifer. It's no fun to hurt!
Ki d of a busy day ahead. Errands for the most part. We're going to get the dough for the rolls on thanksgiving, it's the frozen stuff...Rhodes I think. It's in shorter supply here so I hope we can find it.
HEB was an experience...I'm neither a fan or hate it. We unfortunately went during lunch so it was PACKED! They have candy cane and pumpkin soda...ewwwwww. Lubbock is the crap hole I remember it to be. We almost hit a coyote on the highway...poor guy but he got off of it in the nick of time as the other drivers didn't give a **** The ride was hard on me...really hard. I get to do it again Monday.
i was extra spicy yesterday. Still a bit salty today but more calmed down, for now. With as much as we need to do today that could quickly change.
QOTF: track and stop eating while I'm up in the middle of the night. I have to eat a little something for the pain pill but I usually go overboard. As usual. I need to be more active. Hoping to see a nutritionist about the RA. Most likely will be doing Mediterranean type diet.
B: pita with eggs and cheese...coffee
L: probably a chimichanga
D: shrimp spring rolls
a pendant I made during the night and meme...of course ms.Opal. Kitten to now.
on 11/6/25 6:21 am
Good mornin menu crew.
sorry I missed yesterday. It was a ****ty day. I just felt so blah. My pcp has selective hearing. He listens about the RA and lupus testing/concerns. BUT is deaf on the diabetes numbers. I saw the nurse yesterday. She talked to the doctor about my concerns. He ignored everything. I'm so frustrated. I am not a freakin moron and I don't appreciate being talked down to. I'm also tired of people in general talking to me like I'm an idiot. I'm 44 I don't know everything but come on...I know how to flipping read.
sorry about that spill.
today we're heading down to Lubbock. I have to get an X-ray. Why on earth they can't get the one from here, I don't know. So I have to go down there today and Monday, which is when my appointment with the doctor is...ugh.
we're going to hit up the HEB down there. So wish we had one.
QOTD: we're not totally sure of the semantics. We're doing a traditional meal for thanksgiving. I'm not happy as my dessert idea isn't being allowed and since I can't afford to buy it all I'm out. So I don't gaf. I'm feeling rather salty today if you could t tell...LOL. We're doing a corn casserole with green chilies. I'll be working my ass off and my brother and SIL won't do anything. Oh look...more salt. Hahhahaha
Christmas, not sure at all. I'd like to go out of town but it's not going to happen. I'd like one holiday I didn't have to do the majority of things. I even have to do it on my birthday. I should go on a strike! Ha ha. I'm hoping to maybe pasta... lasagna and Alfredo. It'd be simple for me so it'll prob be vetoed.
B: eggs and coffee
L: something down in Lubbock.
D: ?????
sorry for my attitude, I'll get over it.
on 11/4/25 5:13 am
Good mornin y'all.
Not sure what's up today. I feel icky. Every time I tried to sleep my hands fell hard asleep and ached so bad. I've tried braces and gloves. So annoyed.
We're going down to Lubbock Thursday as they need an X-ray before my appointment Monday. i can't wait to get this done. My blood sugars are out of whack. I sent a note yesterday so hopefully he'll listen to me on this issue.
QOTD: we have three gas heaters. This house used to have a boiler system but it quit working 30 years ago. It gets cold in here but we can't afford to put one in for the whole house. There is no duct work. No central air either.
B: egg pita, coffee
L: ???
D: also ???
on 11/4/25 3:41 am
Gawd yes on the time change! Has been a super PITA this go around. With six critters that know nothing of the time change it's always harder because they don't get their food sooner. They love the spring forward one for sure, who doesn't like food sooner?
on 11/3/25 6:07 am
Those pics are awesome!
not sure what's up for today. We might go out to the mall. We have a coupon for free stuff from bath and body works. I am wanting a perfume they have but not sure I can spend the money on it. We need to get some new faucet covers so Walmart or Lowe's might be visited today too.
i did manage to get a bracelet done this weekend. It's very pretty but I'm partial as it's my favorite weave, pic included at the bottom.
QOTD: whoa, don't get me started! I LOVE history. Pretty much any of it. I love pretty much any early American history to just about any American history. I love ancient Americas history too. Egyptian, any cultures of the Mediterranean, parts of Africa, medieval European history. Pacific island stuff. Japanese. I also like military history of the US. The slavery history here in the US. If we forget or ignore what happened it'll repeat again.
B: pita egg pocket, coffee
L: ???? Maybe a chimichanga
D: shrimp spring role
a squirrel in the food box(taken from my chair through a window and across the whole front yard), an ornament I made and the aforementioned bracelet.
on 10/31/25 6:45 am
Good mornin y'all.
busy day ahead here. I need to go to Walmart unfortunately. I'm sure my mom wants to go to the thrift stores too. I need to fit in somewhere washing a load of clothes. I think the kids are coming over this evening in their costumes. We made cake pops yesterday and got some special Halloween cookies to put in their goodie bags. First time I've made the pops and they were just a simple ok. I had half of one. I did have a half one of the cookies too.
I am waiting for the referral for a rheumatologist still. I am anxious about it. I've ordered a few anti-inflammatory diet books and I'm thinking the Mediterranean diet is the way to go. My hands have been aching so badly so I ordered some of those fingerless compression gloves. I am going to need to change some things but I can do this.
QOTD: definitely vampires. But neither really scare me. Now clowns are a different story.
B: unfortunately a small donut
L: were thinking a turkey sandwich with stuffing and a tiny bit of cranberry sauce (firehouse subs has one that we've been pinning for so we're making our own! Even have some gravy. Decadent? Yes but leftover like stuff is my fav part of thanksgiving dinner
D: maybe something lighter.
on 10/29/25 6:14 am
Glad things ent well with the BBQ! I am slightly jealous...ok a lot.
Well the doctor says I have rheumatoid arthritis and could still have lupus. He is sending me to a rheumatologist. Looking forward to getting this all going so hopefully there is something that will help eventually. It may take a while..long long while to get an appointment.
today we're picking up a heater for an elderly cousin. She broke her shoulder 4 weeks ago and doesn't drive anymore anyway. She gave us the mola yesterday. Her house is huge and an old boarding house. So she can't afford to heat the whole house, only the rooms she lives in on the lower floor.
we might do a few other things but I don't know. I'd like a relaxing day if possible.
QOTD: since I am on disability I get snap benefits here in Texas. After paying my bills and such I have 300 left for a whole month so I count on the stuff. BUT not nearly as much as a lot of folks. I won't starve. It is a situation that makes me too angry to put into words.
B: eggs, sausage cheese and coffee
L: ????
D: fish and shrimp spring rolls
on 10/28/25 4:39 am
Good mornin folks.
Yesterday's doctors appointment went well. He listened. He ordered the test. Unfortunately I do have some inflammatory disease but not sure which one. I should hear from the office today or this week. It also shows I likely have a uti. Which I suspected it was starting. My iron is good but other things show anemia. That could be part of lupus or RA. While I am relieved to know I'm not crazy and something is wrong it is still sobering. So likely adding another doctor to the list...at least. Information is power they say,
Today it's cold and very windy. We're supposed to have our first freeze tonight and hard freeze tomorrow night. My body doth protest,
QOTD: BBQ from a place here. I love good BBQ and this place killed it. That luau sounds so decadent! Yum!
B: eggs, cheese, sausage and coffee
L: burrito
D: ???? Thinking I might make a tortilla soup mix I have,
on 10/27/25 5:44 am
Good mornin y'all.
Busy day for me. Appointment with my PCP. Going to ask for testing for RA and lupus. My grandma's nephrologist told her all her daughters and granddaughters should be tested since she had it. I'm having issues with my joints and kidneys. At least my numbers are a little odd. So we'll see. RA due to all my joints and bone spurs seemingly everywhere. If there is something up I want to treat it before it gets too far gone.
I am hoping to get other stuff done too. I need to figure Christmas stuff out. I'm giving money to everyone but my mom. Not a lot but it's the only thing they seem to want. I make things for em and no one uses it except for my niece who does d & d and I made her a dice bag. I might make something for my aunt.
QOTD: I have a few times but not much. I don't have a lot of chances to do so.
B: eggs, sausage and cheese....coffee
L: ???
D: fish and some onion rings.
