Daily Ooos: Wednesday, November 20

[faerywings]

I am going to try not to grumble too much today. I was in a crummy-ish mood when I went to bed and woke up in a crummy-ish mood this morning.
I wasn't feeling my best when I got to work yesterday. I'm not sure if it was my mind playing tricks or a "new" awareness (as in-- me not ignoring what I was feeling ) but I felt every racing heart beats and weird BP change. That sent me scanning for every bodily ache and pain. Every time I forgot something I was saying, I had to analyze-- was it Lyme Brain Fog or my normal forgetfulness?

I started the lesson not feeling "steady" and one of the girls gave me a hard time throughout the session. She can be difficult but has been getting much better, more engaged, and less disruptive. Toss allll of that out the window yesterday. I didn't hear it but she and another girl were being mean to a 5 yo boy. The woman I was working with caught it and told me about it afterward. That made me angry and disappointed.
The lesson itself should have been great, two of the kids were so attentive. But she messed it up for everyone else, I could not get them focused. Hard to do when she flatly said "I'm bored. We are bored." Then two of the other older kids said they were bored too. This one girl loves having an audience and she had it in spades.

She has also been coming to programs/HS/summer camp for four years so I get it, it's not new to her. Before I knew what she had said to the 5 yo, I asked her to give me ideas of what she would like to learn or do. She said more games. So-- 1. This is a HS enrichment program, not just playtime. And 2. I HAD TWO games planned but b/c she was "bored" we ran out of time and couldn't get to them. (my inner voice was whispering to me -- "it's your own d*** fault" but I was good and only thought it). I straight up told her that I had games planned in the Hamlet (a clearing in the woods) but we never got there because she didn't want to move.
I spoke with the director and the program leader and see how things play out next week.

That was my annoying day.
And it looks like I grumbled and grumbled some more. I'm sorry!

Maybe today will be a better day. I am cleaning for my friend this morning. I have to pick up a frozen lasagna from the FP this afternoon. That's about it!
Oh, wait!! It is supposed to rain tomorrow so I am going to be watching the radar! hahah!
(Also might get some snow on Friday-- booooo!)

 

[faerywings]

@vickyday Ugh that the car needs another part! It's always something,.

@bcgal00 I'm glad that you didn't hurt your back too badly from shoveling, please don't; push yourself next time it snows. Remi must be super happy to be in the snow.
Did you have a good time shopping at the mall? Find anything exciting?

@taxed4ever The bell is beautiful and will be much loved by Mark. How hard for him to have her birthday so soon after she passed.
I hope that the weather doesn't get too rainy and windy.

Why can't the wind blow in the opposite direction and take all of the mess out of our yard?? That's not too much to ask, is it?

Hahahahaha!! Isn't that the truth!!!???
Yeah, I don't think I would be able to relax if I knew my kids were out there on the cliffs like that. Nope!

@BrightEyes Your salad sounds delicious! I've been craving big salads like that this past week. I should boil up a few eggs to add in.

@JeanneMN Your nails are freaking adorable!

@AK_Tracy You are going to laugh at me the entire winter. We *might* get 1-2" of wet snow on Friday and I will be full-on drama queen over it. I bug the you-know-what out of my family when it snows b/c I walk from window to window muttering under my breath -- and sometimes very loudly- how much I hate snow. And the cold. Meanwhile, it's November and you are dealing with temps that are lower than we would typically ever get in the middle of winter.
POTS symptoms suck, sorry that you and DD have that too.

But I agree its time to fix it now before your body says "all stop" and makes you do something.

That's my concern. My immune system might be able to hold it in check now but if something tips the scales, it can get ugly.

@pachimac Baby steps with the lifestyle changes-- you'll get there. Even if you are fighting with the treadmill, you will get there. It might take you a little longer at .5 mph, but you will!

Love you all!

 

[vickyday]

I am going to try not to grumble too much today. I was in a crummy-ish mood when I went to bed and woke up in a crummy-ish mood this morning.
I wasn't feeling my best when I got to work yesterday. I'm not sure if it was my mind playing tricks or a "new" awareness (as in-- me not ignoring what I was feeling ) but I felt every racing heart beats and weird BP change. That sent me scanning for every bodily ache and pain. Every time I forgot something I was saying, I had to analyze-- was it Lyme Brain Fog or my normal forgetfulness?

I started the lesson not feeling "steady" and one of the girls gave me a hard time throughout the session. She can be difficult but has been getting much better, more engaged, and less disruptive. Toss allll of that out the window yesterday. I didn't hear it but she and another girl were being mean to a 5 yo boy. The woman I was working with caught it and told me about it afterward. That made me angry and disappointed.
The lesson itself should have been great, two of the kids were so attentive. But she messed it up for everyone else, I could not get them focused. Hard to do when she flatly said "I'm bored. We are bored." Then two of the other older kids said they were bored too. This one girl loves having an audience and she had it in spades.

She has also been coming to programs/HS/summer camp for four years so I get it, it's not new to her. Before I knew what she had said to the 5 yo, I asked her to give me ideas of what she would like to learn or do. She said more games. So-- 1. This is a HS enrichment program, not just playtime. And 2. I HAD TWO games planned but b/c she was "bored" we ran out of time and couldn't get to them. (my inner voice was whispering to me -- "it's your own d*** fault" but I was good and only thought it). I straight up told her that I had games planned in the Hamlet (a clearing in the woods) but we never got there because she didn't want to move.
I spoke with the director and the program leader and see how things play out next week.

That was my annoying day.
And it looks like I grumbled and grumbled some more. I'm sorry!

Maybe today will be a better day. I am cleaning for my friend this morning. I have to pick up a frozen lasagna from the FP this afternoon. That's about it!
Oh, wait!! It is supposed to rain tomorrow so I am going to be watching the radar! hahah!
(Also might get some snow on Friday-- booooo!)

Teenagers! Why do some feel they have to badmouth everything and ruin it for others!? Do not blame yourself for her poor attitude! Those kinds of attitudes bug me BIG time too! I remember when teaching Sunday school and having one girl in particular who wouldn't answer questions, acted like she wasn't listening with her head on the table most of the time....basically just being a BIG brat! I tend to ignore them when they are acting like that! If it's attention they are wanting, they aren't getting it from me! But those who disrupt openly are hard to handle. I pray she gets her act together! But bothering a 5 yo is unacceptable! Bully!

 

[vickyday]

@vickyday Ugh that the car needs another part! It's always something,.

@bcgal00 I'm glad that you didn't hurt your back too badly from shoveling, please don't; push yourself next time it snows. Remi must be super happy to be in the snow.
Did you have a good time shopping at the mall? Find anything exciting?

@taxed4ever The bell is beautiful and will be much loved by Mark. How hard for him to have her birthday so soon after she passed.
I hope that the weather doesn't get too rainy and windy.

Hahahahaha!! Isn't that the truth!!!???
Yeah, I don't think I would be able to relax if I knew my kids were out there on the cliffs like that. Nope!

@BrightEyes Your salad sounds delicious! I've been craving big salads like that this past week. I should boil up a few eggs to add in.

@JeanneMN Your nails are freaking adorable!

@AK_Tracy You are going to laugh at me the entire winter. We *might* get 1-2" of wet snow on Friday and I will be full-on drama queen over it. I bug the you-know-what out of my family when it snows b/c I walk from window to window muttering under my breath -- and sometimes very loudly- how much I hate snow. And the cold. Meanwhile, it's November and you are dealing with temps that are lower than we would typically ever get in the middle of winter.
POTS symptoms suck, sorry that you and DD have that too.

That's my concern. My immune system might be able to hold it in check now but if something tips the scales, it can get ugly.

@pachimac Baby steps with the lifestyle changes-- you'll get there. Even if you are fighting with the treadmill, you will get there. It might take you a little longer at .5 mph, but you will!

Love you all!

Unfortunately! It's going to cost mega bucks this time! If we keep having problems we may need to consider investing in another vehicle.

 

[vickyday]

Good Morning,
Quick in and out. My wrist is bothering me so I don't want to aggravate it too much.
Rainy and warm (60 right now) today.
No word on the car yet this morning. He said it was put back together when I called at 4:30 but he wanted to drive it home again to see if it was OK. All I am seeing is $$$$$$$$$$$.
Ilene and I had a wonderful day together yesterday. She even stayed for supper. But ate and ran because it was getting pretty dark. We Qwirkled all afternoon!
No plans for today. I need to start on the December widows' devotion, so may get started on that today.
Hope everyone has a grand day!

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good freezing Morning!!!
Today is church cooking so I dont have to run out the door and be at work. My trainee is in charge today. I think she can do it but she's so full of self doubt. I expect at least one phone call. I spent two days doing a "click by click" manual so she can reference back so hopefully.

I wasn't feeling my best when I got to work yesterday. I'm not sure if it was my mind playing tricks or a "new" awareness (as in-- me not ignoring what I was feeling ) but I felt every racing heart beats and weird BP change. That sent me scanning for every bodily ache and pain. Every time I forgot something I was saying, I had to analyze-- was it Lyme Brain Fog or my normal forgetfulness?

Oh I get this 1000%. The doc says hey and then brain says ooooo let me look and watch and see what I can find. Doc said panic, so now we panic but dont blow our cover, we're cool. Having to work yesterday was probably the hardest part as your mind was still processing everything from Monday.

The lesson itself should have been great, two of the kids were so attentive. But she messed it up for everyone else, I could not get them focused. Hard to do when she flatly said "I'm bored. We are bored." Then two of the other older kids said they were bored too. This one girl loves having an audience and she had it in spades.

What a bratty kid. I hate when they do that. And who knows why or what's happening at home that makes them behave like that. You hate to reward her but can she be a helper? Like I know you know about this already what can you tell us about this? Can you show us how to do the finding of this bug? I know, it feels wrong to reward her like that but it might help keep her involved. Or talk to the mom. She's been here so often and knows so much I dont know if she's having fun. Had to do that when I did a space simulations session. We had 6 weeks and meet once a week to do space stuff and day one the high schooler was all 'tude and rude. I knew she drove herself an sister to the class and so at one point when she said I dont want to be here, I said fine, then leave. If you dont want to be here, leave and stop ruining it for the rest of us who do want to be here. I will be calling your mom to let her know you left. She shut up and didn't leave. But I still called the mom. Its horrible when kids act that way.

@AK_Tracy You are going to laugh at me the entire winter. We *might* get 1-2" of wet snow on Friday and I will be full-on drama queen over it. I bug the you-know-what out of my family when it snows b/c I walk from window to window muttering under my breath -- and sometimes very loudly- how much I hate snow. And the cold. Meanwhile, it's November and you are dealing with temps that are lower than we would typically ever get in the middle of winter.

I promise not to laugh! Your allowed to not like winter and grumble. I just live where its suppose to winter and it drives me nuts when people who live here (for years) and then grumble when it snows. HELLO! Its AK and winter. DUH. But if its not something you get often or not prepared for plowing etc I totally get it. Im use to cooler temps than you. Summer time I grumble I dont do hot. Can only take so much off and be decent.

No word on the car yet this morning. He said it was put back together when I called at 4:30 but he wanted to drive it home again to see if it was OK. All I am seeing is $$$$$$$$$$$.

Oh Vicky I am sorry the car is costing more and more. That's never fun.

Have a great day.
Posted this once, and then I see it never posted and left off half my comments. So hopefully this second try will go through. and if not at least I hope not to loose anymore of the typed comments.

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning O friends! It is a windy rainy dark morning! We survived the worst of the Bomb Cyclone that passed through here last night, lots of large branches in the backyard, but doesn't look like any damage was done around our neighbourhood. The power went out just as we were getting ready to head to bed so at 4am this morning the lights were on all over the house and the tv of course was on. The lamp beside my side of the bed came on and startled me, so I got up and turned everything back off, DH never stirred at all . So I tossed and turned for quite awhile before finally getting back to sleep and woke up at 7:30 am happy to have a nice warm house and all the good things that run on electricity. I spent a good portion of the afternoon making a couple of Christmas Cards for my nephews and their family, SIL Linda is shipping a parcel out to them tomorrow and so I will pop those into her parcel. Canada Post is still on strike, so I don't know if I will be able to send very many cards out this year. Hopefully they settle with their bargaining soon. I got a layout done, but sadly not for any of the challenges, I will however turn this page into my October Calendar page and boom another page will be done! Today I am working on my November page, but will start that one off as a layout as well and convert it to the size I need for my Calendar. I find it is much easier to do it that way, then to start from scratch working on a eleven by 17 inch Calendar page. Anyway our Bomb Cyclone should be done by this evening, so I think that the hike is probably cancelled. Not sure if the power is still out for the hike leader that posts the announcements, so he might not be able to contact anyone by email.

I am going to try not to grumble too much today. I was in a crummy-ish mood when I went to bed and woke up in a crummy-ish mood this morning.
I wasn't feeling my best when I got to work yesterday. I'm not sure if it was my mind playing tricks or a "new" awareness (as in-- me not ignoring what I was feeling ) but I felt every racing heart beats and weird BP change. That sent me scanning for every bodily ache and pain. Every time I forgot something I was saying, I had to analyze-- was it Lyme Brain Fog or my normal forgetfulness?

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Wow sounds like you had an all around crummy day!! Please don't stress yourself into feeling like your Lyme's has made a full comeback!! You have been doing so well and your job has made you so happy ! I hope that you can concentrate on something a bit more cheerful! You are so fortunate to have your family near you and perhaps if you concentrate on being able to enjoy each others company over the holidays it will help!!

Quick in and out. My wrist is bothering me so I don't want to aggravate it too much.
Rainy and warm (60 right now) today.
No word on the car yet this morning. He said it was put back together when I called at 4:30 but he wanted to drive it home again to see if it was OK. All I am seeing is $$$$$$$$$$$.
Ilene and I had a wonderful day together yesterday. She even stayed for supper. But ate and ran because it was getting pretty dark. We Qwirkled all afternoon!
No plans for today. I need to start on the December widows' devotion, so may get started on that today.
Hope everyone has a grand day!

Sorry your wrist is bothering you today! Ugh on the $$$ for the car repair, seems like it never ends right?!! That was one reason we purchased a new to us vehicle, the old one was starting to nickle and dime us to death! Glad you had a great day with Ilene and that you get to work on your devotion today.

Good freezing Morning!!!
Today is church cooking so I dont have to run out the door and be at work. My trainee is in charge today. I think she can do it but she's so full of self doubt. I expect at least one phone call. I spent two days doing a "click by click" manual so she can reference back so hopefully.

Sure hope your trainee will do fine, so sad that she is so doubtful of her ability! I bet the click by click manual will be a big help to her!! Yes the site is very glitchy lately, seems like something is sure going on with it!

Ok hike has been officially cancelled and I need to get busy with a few things around here, so I will sign off and hope that you all have a wonderful Wednesday! BTW I just looked across the street at a neighbours place and a huge chunk of tree fell on their garage roof at some point during the night. Hope it didn't do too much damage!

 

[BrightEyes]

Another quick in and out today. DD#3 called and is coming down for a visit. She is bringing down a large dish of what they had for supper last evening that she wanted to share with me. Such a sweetheart. I asked is she could help me change the sheets on my bed and she said she was happy to do that. Yep... the back is still sore and catches if I lean over... UGH!

Had a fabulous lunch with the gals yesterday. Everyone was there for a change. We ended up chatting and catching up on what is going on with everyone. And it ran longer than usual so I didn't get the errand ran that I had planned on doing. The wind had come up and it was COLD!!!! Not sure if I get it done today - if not I will do it tomorrow.

 

[vickyday]

Good freezing Morning!!!
Today is church cooking so I dont have to run out the door and be at work. My trainee is in charge today. I think she can do it but she's so full of self doubt. I expect at least one phone call. I spent two days doing a "click by click" manual so she can reference back so hopefully.


Oh I get this 1000%. The doc says hey and then brain says ooooo let me look and watch and see what I can find. Doc said panic, so now we panic but dont blow our cover, we're cool. Having to work yesterday was probably the hardest part as your mind was still processing everything from Monday.

What a bratty kid. I hate when they do that. And who knows why or what's happening at home that makes them behave like that. You hate to reward her but can she be a helper? Like I know you know about this already what can you tell us about this? Can you show us how to do the finding of this bug? I know, it feels wrong to reward her like that but it might help keep her involved. Or talk to the mom. She's been here so often and knows so much I dont know if she's having fun. Had to do that when I did a space simulations session. We had 6 weeks and meet once a week to do space stuff and day one the high schooler was all 'tude and rude. I knew she drove herself an sister to the class and so at one point when she said I dont want to be here, I said fine, then leave. If you dont want to be here, leave and stop ruining it for the rest of us who do want to be here. I will be calling your mom to let her know you left. She shut up and didn't leave. But I still called the mom. Its horrible when kids act that way.

I promise not to laugh! Your allowed to not like winter and grumble. I just live where its suppose to winter and it drives me nuts when people who live here (for years) and then grumble when it snows. HELLO! Its AK and winter. DUH. But if its not something you get often or not prepared for plowing etc I totally get it. Im use to cooler temps than you. Summer time I grumble I dont do hot. Can only take so much off and be decent.

Oh Vicky I am sorry the car is costing more and more. That's never fun.

Have a great day.
Posted this once, and then I see it never posted and left off half my comments. So hopefully this second try will go through. and if not at least I hope not to loose anymore of the typed comments.

And the saga continues.... Ilene and I went to pick up the car because it was done. I got 500 feet down the road and noticed the engine light on. Turned around and took it back to the shop. Grrrr!!!

 

[vickyday]

Morning O friends! It is a windy rainy dark morning! We survived the worst of the Bomb Cyclone that passed through here last night, lots of large branches in the backyard, but doesn't look like any damage was done around our neighbourhood. The power went out just as we were getting ready to head to bed so at 4am this morning the lights were on all over the house and the tv of course was on. The lamp beside my side of the bed came on and startled me, so I got up and turned everything back off, DH never stirred at all . So I tossed and turned for quite awhile before finally getting back to sleep and woke up at 7:30 am happy to have a nice warm house and all the good things that run on electricity. I spent a good portion of the afternoon making a couple of Christmas Cards for my nephews and their family, SIL Linda is shipping a parcel out to them tomorrow and so I will pop those into her parcel. Canada Post is still on strike, so I don't know if I will be able to send very many cards out this year. Hopefully they settle with their bargaining soon. I got a layout done, but sadly not for any of the challenges, I will however turn this page into my October Calendar page and boom another page will be done! Today I am working on my November page, but will start that one off as a layout as well and convert it to the size I need for my Calendar. I find it is much easier to do it that way, then to start from scratch working on a eleven by 17 inch Calendar page. Anyway our Bomb Cyclone should be done by this evening, so I think that the hike is probably cancelled. Not sure if the power is still out for the hike leader that posts the announcements, so he might not be able to contact anyone by email.

Wow sounds like you had an all around crummy day!! Please don't stress yourself into feeling like your Lyme's has made a full comeback!! You have been doing so well and your job has made you so happy ! I hope that you can concentrate on something a bit more cheerful! You are so fortunate to have your family near you and perhaps if you concentrate on being able to enjoy each others company over the holidays it will help!!

Sorry your wrist is bothering you today! Ugh on the $$$ for the car repair, seems like it never ends right?!! That was one reason we purchased a new to us vehicle, the old one was starting to nickle and dime us to death! Glad you had a great day with Ilene and that you get to work on your devotion today.


Sure hope your trainee will do fine, so sad that she is so doubtful of her ability! I bet the click by click manual will be a big help to her!! Yes the site is very glitchy lately, seems like something is sure going on with it!

Ok hike has been officially cancelled and I need to get busy with a few things around here, so I will sign off and hope that you all have a wonderful Wednesday! BTW I just looked across the street at a neighbours place and a huge chunk of tree fell on their garage roof at some point during the night. Hope it didn't do too much damage!

Ended up with Ilene here today because I had to take the car back after picking it up because the engine light was on again. Yes, we will have to consider another car if this keeps up.

 

[bcgal00]

We got a bit more snow today and then another dump coming on Friday. It looks so pretty outside now. Our town loves to celebrate holidays and many have their xmas lights on and have decorated. I got the decorations ready to put on the tree tomorrow after my eye exam. We've got a busy couple of wkend ahead so it'll be nice to have the decorating done early and really get to enjoy it. I think this is going to be a well organized xmas!

@faerywings The mall was huge and not very busy so was really enjoyable to browse and shop. I found a few Xmas decorations and a gift for Jen. It was fun to get chauffeured there and back on a private bus.

@taxed4ever So glad that you didn't get any damage. I heard about it on our news. Crazy weather!

 

[vickyday]

We got a bit more snow today and then another dump coming on Friday. It looks so pretty outside now. Our town loves to celebrate holidays and many have their xmas lights on and have decorated. I got the decorations ready to put on the tree tomorrow after my eye exam. We've got a busy couple of wkend ahead so it'll be nice to have the decorating done early and really get to enjoy it. I think this is going to be a well organized xmas!

@faerywings The mall was huge and not very busy so was really enjoyable to browse and shop. I found a few Xmas decorations and a gift for Jen. It was fun to get chauffeured there and back on a private bus.

@taxed4ever So glad that you didn't get any damage. I heard about it on our news. Crazy weather!

So glad to see you back on the team, Rae!