Daily Ooos: Tuesday, July 1

[faerywings]

Dang, ladies-- it is July! How in the world did that happen?
My mom always drove me batty when she would say that the 4th of July meant the end of summer. Wouldn't you know, after all of the years of that conditioning message, I internalized it. Most of my mental activity yesterday was trying to convince myself that no, July is the beginning of summer. Especially since in NJ, back-to-school season isn't until September.

My funky mood stuck around most of the day. I was fine at work, but as soon as I got home, I had an anxiety attack at the eye doctor appointment and then got the terrible news that BFF's mom is going into hospice. My brain wasn't really fried, but scrambled and set out in the hot and humid sun to curdle. BFFs mom (my Mom #2) can't swallow so isn't getting any nutrition. BFF believes that her Advanced Directive states no tube feeding, so I guess she will get IV fluids, and that is it? That seems like it won't be very long but BFF doesn't know for sure. That got me to thinking that my brother and I should have copies of our parents' DNR/Advance Directives at our homes. That way we will have the info right at hand if need be, no one has to run to their house or the safety deposit boxes. All of this stinks.

I ended up texting my niece (BFFs DD), asking her that if her mom gets overwhelmed, to let me know. *sighs* My two closest friends are going through hell and like I said, I feel helpless and sad for them and for me.

At least the new contact lenses feel pretty comfortable and I think I can see decently. I need to get new glasses as well. My astigmatism is worse and I haven't gotten new glasses in 5+ years.

This morning I am finishing my grocery order and then off for training this afternoon. The interns are doing the "big hike" this morning and I have been on that one a few times, so I don't need to go. I won't be bringing my PreK group anywhere near there. But the afternoon is Emergency Procedures and Medical training. Always good to brush up on that as often as possible.

So that's it.... Happy Beginning of Summer

 

[faerywings]

@vickyday Hope you and Ilene had a wonderful day!

@AK_Tracy I knew that you would be on my side about the injustice of the pot of hot water and no coffee
Hope you made it through fasting Monday easily.

@BrightEyes Good thoughts that the rest of the house project goes smoothly and no one else gets sick. Your DDs all work their butts off, don't they?

@Amandajk thank you for you words of support. Hope you are enjoying all of the art supplies and new art area!

Tracy- I am looking at the Puracy website and wish I could afford to order from here. I have also looked at Blue Land (IIRC) and there was another one- Dots? Drops? Can't remember. I used to do all-natural cleaning with essential oils and then became broke. The crappy awful stuff is cheaper and that makes me aggravated. I bet your house and laundry smell incredible when you use that!

@mimes1 What a great score and the "irony" of Erinn finding it 4 doors down is hysterical. Sometimes things just fall into place ♥

This has me wondering ........ what? What is that code for? What is it???? Off to google I go!


Ooooohhhhhh a grilling gadget!!!! I might need one of those.

I had to google it too!

 

[BrightEyes]

We were up early this AM... DD#1 is heading to her son's house now as the roofers were due there at 7AM. I am waiting for the yard guy to arrive. We had rain, thunder and lightening late yesterday afternoon... so I had to shut the computer down. Hope the rain help soften the ground so the weeds are easier to pull. Have a couple of errands to run after he finishes cleaning the yard.

The July challenges are posted. Got 1 LO uploaded already. Working on a couple more. Couldn't resist getting 4th of July by NLD... and hope to have it done soon. There are crazy people here already setting off fireworks.... Had several of the loud 'bangs" going off last evening. Guess we will be hearing them through the weekend. I should make a new siggy now that summer is here.

Hope everyone has a good day.

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good Morning!
Yesterday turned out pretty and sunny in the afternoon. We had a windy morning so I decided to hang the clothes out on the line anyway and let the wind dry them. Thankfully the rain stayed away and the sun came out. I dont mind folding cloths as much if they smell so amazing.

My two closest friends are going through hell and like I said, I feel helpless and sad for them and for me.

I cant imagine how hard this is for all of you.

Tracy- I am looking at the Puracy website and wish I could afford to order from here. I have also looked at Blue Land (IIRC) and there was another one- Dots? Drops? Can't remember. I used to do all-natural cleaning with essential oils and then became broke. The crappy awful stuff is cheaper and that makes me aggravated. I bet your house and laundry smell incredible when you use that!

I buy the refill bags. I have bottles and things in my house already from trying other more expensive natural products so I buy the refill. A different refill a month. I've slowly changed them all over the last year and now I love them that I budget for them. I hate how the crapy stuff is always cheaper but then it also makes you sicker. Its frustrating. I've seen blue land. I also just bought dishwasher pods (cant remember company) from Costco. When I was searching natural options that brand showed up and hey Costco had them. So I will try them.

The July challenges are posted. Got 1 LO uploaded already. Working on a couple more. Couldn't resist getting 4th of July by NLD

Cant wait to go see the challenges. The NLD kit looked amazing!! They all did but I love the eagle in the flag that she had.

Not much happening today. Will attempt to finish personal scrapping pages and will check out all the challenges and AJ prompts. I love the first of the month and seeing all the new challenges. Off to get more coffee and look at the challenges. Have a wonderful day!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning ladies. I'm home today, jewelry creating, netflix binging and will get out for a walk with Remi in a bit. I've got a market this wkend and another later in the month so am trying to stockpile enough so that I can slow down for a bit after that. We've got a few BBQs and dinners to attend this month, its also the birthday month for Jen and Darrell so we'll be out celebrating that and we'll be going to the stampede next week. All this is added to our usual schedule so July is busy busy busy LOL...when isn't my life busy??? Doesn't look like my friend and I are going to get away for a birding trip this summer but we'll go away for a few days maybe in the fall before we go on the polar bear trip.

I need to go post my challenge LO in the gallery before I forget. One more coffee and then get out with Remi.

 

[vickyday]

Dang, ladies-- it is July! How in the world did that happen?
My mom always drove me batty when she would say that the 4th of July meant the end of summer. Wouldn't you know, after all of the years of that conditioning message, I internalized it. Most of my mental activity yesterday was trying to convince myself that no, July is the beginning of summer. Especially since in NJ, back-to-school season isn't until September.

My funky mood stuck around most of the day. I was fine at work, but as soon as I got home, I had an anxiety attack at the eye doctor appointment and then got the terrible news that BFF's mom is going into hospice. My brain wasn't really fried, but scrambled and set out in the hot and humid sun to curdle. BFFs mom (my Mom #2) can't swallow so isn't getting any nutrition. BFF believes that her Advanced Directive states no tube feeding, so I guess she will get IV fluids, and that is it? That seems like it won't be very long but BFF doesn't know for sure. That got me to thinking that my brother and I should have copies of our parents' DNR/Advance Directives at our homes. That way we will have the info right at hand if need be, no one has to run to their house or the safety deposit boxes. All of this stinks.

I ended up texting my niece (BFFs DD), asking her that if her mom gets overwhelmed, to let me know. *sighs* My two closest friends are going through hell and like I said, I feel helpless and sad for them and for me.

At least the new contact lenses feel pretty comfortable and I think I can see decently. I need to get new glasses as well. My astigmatism is worse and I haven't gotten new glasses in 5+ years.

This morning I am finishing my grocery order and then off for training this afternoon. The interns are doing the "big hike" this morning and I have been on that one a few times, so I don't need to go. I won't be bringing my PreK group anywhere near there. But the afternoon is Emergency Procedures and Medical training. Always good to brush up on that as often as possible.

So that's it.... Happy Beginning of Summer

Hate to hear that your friend's mom isn't swallowing. Does she have Alzheimer's? Mom did. The doctor said the last thing would be the swallowing. It was 2 weeks before she passed away. Hugs to you and your friend.

 

[vickyday]

@vickyday Hope you and Ilene had a wonderful day!

@AK_Tracy I knew that you would be on my side about the injustice of the pot of hot water and no coffee
Hope you made it through fasting Monday easily.

@BrightEyes Good thoughts that the rest of the house project goes smoothly and no one else gets sick. Your DDs all work their butts off, don't they?

@Amandajk thank you for you words of support. Hope you are enjoying all of the art supplies and new art area!

Tracy- I am looking at the Puracy website and wish I could afford to order from here. I have also looked at Blue Land (IIRC) and there was another one- Dots? Drops? Can't remember. I used to do all-natural cleaning with essential oils and then became broke. The crappy awful stuff is cheaper and that makes me aggravated. I bet your house and laundry smell incredible when you use that!

@mimes1 What a great score and the "irony" of Erinn finding it 4 doors down is hysterical. Sometimes things just fall into place ♥


I had to google it too!

Had a wonderful day as always! Thanks!

 

[vickyday]

Good afternoon,
Working on scrapbooks today. I got my pages from Persnickety while we were in PA and just now getting around to them. While I'm working on getting the pages in books, I'm trying to organize the books better.
Went to lunch with Mark so gotta get back to it.
Have a great day!