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Our thoughts, words and actions are multi-faceted. They affect every aspect of our lives.
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Store Trip... in And So It Goes....
Today, my daughter is taking me shopping. It will be good to get out.
The New Normal... in And So It Goes....
I guess that, given my track record the new normal for myself is to make friends, then lose friends. I let things build, then when I can no longer take the personality conflicts, I give them a pi...
Already on the Mend! in And So It Goes....
This morning, I have a doctor’s appt. I got up at 4. I did not think that I would be feeling mentally well this morning, but things are actually coming along nicely. I had coffee, went out for a ...
'The Long and Winding Road... in And So It Goes....
Life has many twists and turns, especially when a person gives about 99%, and receives about 1%.
Summer Blow-up... in And So It Goes....
There was a verbal confrontation. In their eyes, they did no wrong, then they proceeded to write me off.
Mood Shift. in And So It Goes....
I’m not doing very well. I feel sad, nervous and depressed. I have been isolating today, in my apartment, for the most part. My phone has been ringing off the wall. I can’t deal with it right now...
Life... in And So It Goes....
My life seems to go up and down like a roller coaster. Perhaps the reason is b/c I was diagnosed w/ Bipolar 1 Disorder.
Cortisol... in And So It Goes....
I was so stressed and upset over last night’s argument, that when it was time to turn in for the night, I had a very difficult time falling asleep, and staying asleep. Right now, despite two stro...
Conflict... in And So It Goes....
Unfortunately, yesterday I had a confrontation w/ a friend, whom is also a member of the party committee. Twice, in the past I have had talks w/ her regarding her know-it-all attitude. She also c...
Socialization... in And So It Goes....
It is helpful to have friends, and it is helpful to socialize. However, I also like to have my “alone” time. I like to browse on my laptop. I have “favorite” sites. I check in w/ Bear periodicall...
Another Good Day! :) in And So It Goes....
I was a latecomer to bingo, tonight. I am paid up for the whole month, but did not think that I was going to go. Actually, I was going to let another person play my cards, and keep any prizes the...
Thursday Afternoon... in And So It Goes....
Thus far, it’s been a very good day. For the cookout, the committee has pretty much finalized the plans. The sign up sheet is on the glass wall, directly where the tenants have a good view, as th...
Of Bear's Night... in And So It Goes....
The staff almost had to send Bear to the hospital. He had red drainage from his rectum, projectile emesis and severe dyspepsia. Bloodwork was ordered. If these symptoms present, again They said h...
A Basically Good Day... in And So It Goes....
Organization and plans are going swimmingly for the 4th of July Bash. My friend drew some beautiful signs for the event. She posted them, early so that the tenants would know about it early on. ...
New Furniture Piece... in And So It Goes....
They delivered the fireplace. It is beautiful. In the middle, I centered a small lamp. to the left is a set of three blue antique glass apothecary jars. To the left of the lamps sits a small fram...
Summer Maladies, Cont'd... in And So It Goes....
This afternoon, I drug myself into the shower, then took my trash out to the dumpster. Inspite of feeling ill, I managed to toggle through my usual morning routine, and did some floor mopping wi...
Summer Maladies... in And So It Goes....
I got up at 7am. After that I presented with diarrhea, slight chills and copious amounts of nasal drainage. I medicated w/ 30cc of Bismuth for the gastrointestinal symptom, the drainage eventuall...
Continuation of Yesterday's Outing... in And So It Goes....
After we finished shopping at Goodwill, we dined at Bob Evans Restaurant. There were not very many customers in there. I had a big breakfast for $11.99 It included bacon sausage, eggs, homefries ...
Yesterday's Outing... in And So It Goes....
The outing w/ my oldest sister was very nice. First, we went to Goodwill. I bought 2 purses, some beautiful blue glass jars for my upcoming fireplace, pottery plates, a plaque w/ the Lord’s Praye...
So... in And So It Goes....
Between bingo and my sister’s visit, it made for a pretty busy day. I explained to my sister, that I was very tired and that I did not think that I could sit through bingo, but before my sister l...
Cortisol... in And So It Goes....
Cortisol (the stress hormone) is kicking in, therefore I am unable to fall asleep. My sister is coming up tomorrow. I hope that when I lay down, I can catch some zzzzzz’s. Yes, I have to admit it...
It was a Day... in And So It Goes....
It was a day, Trials, if I may. What does not kill you Only makes you stronger. Can I hold on Much longer? ...
Holding Up My Head... in And So It Goes....
I have, as mentioned in previous entries, had falling outs w/ 2 tenants in this building, through no fault of my own. “Wanda” was sitting outside on the upper bench, with some others, so I opted ...
4th of July Bash! in And So It Goes....
A tenant’s request, to our landlord to have a holiday cookout was approved. Yesterday evening, the tenant whom asked for permission to have the event, and whom presumably was going to be the chai...
Overall, a Good Day... in And So It Goes....
Not too long ago, I came in from outside. It felt as if some humidity was beginning to build into the valley. I turned on my air conditioning and living room ceiling fan. From reading some of the...
