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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 12:20 am
Monday's three positives: 1.) The hot water repairman came as planned, was very pleasant, and although issue wasn't resolved, there was forward movement. 2.) I did make it to the Health Club tonight for 40 minutes on the treadmill. 3.) Marla called tonight.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 3:37 am
Tuesday's three positives: 1.) Hanging out at TVClubhouse! I've been trying out some of the games and the poll! 2.) Got to health club for 1 hour walk on the treadmill (while I watched Amazing Race!) 3.) Delighting in the fact that my cat has a new game (even though it's going to cause me a little trouble!). I didn't know she was a "water baby" (a cat who likes water rather than being repulsed by it). I had wondered why her primary water dish had spilled several times recently, and blamed myself. But today I saw her in action. She has a new game of dabbling her paw in the water to make it splash and also to move the bowl across the floor (I can't figure out yet the primary objective of this game!) I thought I resolved the issue today by putting a rubber mat under the dish, but tonight she defeated that and moved both the bowl and the mat! Kudos to her creativity! But she doesn't use the 2nd water bowl much, and I want to make sure she doesn't run out of water when I'm away from home! 4.) I do have a fourth positive to add today--although I've not been actively promoting my online class, I did make a sale today.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 3:31 am
Three (actually 4) positives for Wednesday: 1.) Reconnecting with "Mary" at the thrift shop which is my default place to donate. It was good to feel that warm positive human connection again, and I realize I can donate long playing LP vinyl there also. Irony of ironies, a lot of my donations (because they are paper dolls and the director Deborah loved and welcomed paper dolls) have been going to the Youth Museum recently. I don't think I really realized how much I missed Deborah's welcoming energy at the Museum when I was making my donations, I think I have been stuffing the feelings of her unexpected untimely passing 3 months ago (has it really been that long!!!), even though I did value going to her memorial service. Was good to go to a place where a lovely living person is there to give me metaphorical hugs. 2.) The "party" lady at Wendy's restaurant was doing "Magic, games, face-painting, balloons"; she's there every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, I learned. she gave me a pink pig that she made from twisting balloons. there was also a deep purple flower and a green teddy bear by the time I left. 3.) I got myself a small bunch of small colorful carnations to replace the dying bouquet from Mom's November 2nd birthday. 4.) I FINALLY got a hot shower at the health club (their hot water had been down for 2 and 1/2 hours; by waiting an extra half hour, the hot water came back and I got my shower; my own hot water at home is still iffy). (I also walked over 2 miles on the treadmill; 1 hr and ten minutes)
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, November 25, 2005 - 2:58 am
Thursday's positives: Today will be hard because the holidays are hard, a time of isolation and aloneness. Even phoning my aunt didn't make me feel better, sadly. I will try for three, but may only make it to two, but two are better than none: 1.) Long talk with Marla tonight, catching up on her second planned trip to Africa to set up a library and scholarship program for youngsters in Ghana. 2.) Got 1/2 of my planned work done on computer. 3.) Thank you to my cat Maggie for "being there." 4.) Okay, I've got a fourth: Reading Harry Potter book called Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Fantasy is still a great escape.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Friday, November 25, 2005 - 7:05 am
I always see this thread in the morning and think that I will come back to it later an forget. So today I am not passing it by. 1. Mom picked Sam up from the sitters and brought him home to me instead of me spending so much time after work trying to round him up. It meant that I had that extra time to play with him. 2. I didn't have to make supper. That was a bonus! 3. I got all my nightly things done early and was able to crawl in bed and relax watching Survivor.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Friday, November 25, 2005 - 5:57 pm
1. I survived the day after Thanksgiving shopping spree! 2. I got to spend time with my dad and nephew. 3. Eddy will be home tonight! Yay!!!!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 8:50 pm
Thursday/Friday were rough days! I managed 3 positives for Thursday, but I'm going to be a "non-perfectionist" and let go of Friday and head for my 3 positives for today, Saturday 26th: 1.) Finally, a friend and assistant back in the door, as Debbie came tonight to help with a little sewing and computer work! 2.) My boots are mended, just in time for this now-snowy weather! 3.) I DID get back to the health club today for 1/2 hour, one mile on treadmill while I listened to TV show where they talk about books, this one about Joe Louis defeating Max Schmelling back in 194_(?). 4.) Got a hot Boston Market meal for myself when I shopped for groceries at Stop n Shop.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 3:20 pm
One positive for Sunday 27th: 1.) Debbie gave me the "gift" of offering to drive me to my father's today, and help me with the continued sorting of my late Mother's things. Hope to be back later with more!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 1:24 am
Two more positives for Sunday: 2.) The driving wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, either weather-wise or traffic-wise! 3.) Debbie offered to take some pictures for me. Positives for Monday 28th: 1.) I was able to rest today. 2.) The town leaf collection finally went through; it was a good day for it, as in collecting the leaves, they also cleaned the street of leftover sand/salt from Thanksgiving Day storm. Rains will take the rest away. 3.) The leaf collection truck did NOT accidentally take away my small collection of white rocks at the end of driveway--hurray!
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 2:46 am
1. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. I love the lights and it helps to get me into the spirit of the holidays. 2. I got through 1/3 of my list for today - better than nothing. I'll try to do better tomorrow. 3. I got caught up on 3 episodes each of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy while I worked today. They are a good escape from some of my reality.
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Tera
Member
08-10-2000
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 4:11 pm
1. I just booked my flight to go to my home state of TX to look for a new house and visit my family! 2. The graffiti that was so rudely done by some loser in my neighborhood has been removed. 3. I finished my homemade Christmas projects that I am giving as gifts.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 7:04 pm
1. even though my plans for thanksgiving were changed (i didn't spend time with my family), i had a good 4 days w/dh. i didn't get sad about not being w/family. 2. i'm planning on keeping this frame of mind for Christmas. i'm "decorating" my itsy bitsy apartment. already have my itsy bitsy tree up 3. i'm happy with the gifts i have found for the people i love. eta: the above are 3 positives since last time i was here.."summarized".
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 8:13 pm
some more positives: 1. i am finding many homes that i really like, in the area i want to live, in our price range. still over-priced (los angeles)...but the prices have come down in the last few months. 2. i'm seeing the positive side now (well, somewhat) with the fact that my nephew has decided to enlist. but i still have to "say", "eek" 3. i'm really happy that since i don't feel like going out to get groceries for dinner tonight...i can just walk (about 500 feet from me) to the deli/market in my apt. complex. i can get dinner/groceries/cat food there.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 1:11 am
Hi there! Great to see all the positives above! Yea!!! Positives for Tuesday: 1.) My yahoo email program, which had been giving me grief since Sunday morning, suddenly snapped back into place today when I least expected it! 2.) Got past procrastination to get a cracked VHS tape in for repair just before shop closed for the day. Really appreciative of the knowledgeable and user-friendly shop-keeper! (I had a special request which he had no problem with!) 3.) My health club has its hot water back, so finally got another good hot shower today (still waiting on repair of my own unit). 4.) The wind is howling outside, but I feel cozy inside!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 1:38 am
Positives for Wednesday: 1.) In the wee hours of this morning (I think 5-7 AM EST), Littlebreeze and I had a fun time in the games section here at TVCH going back and forth (like a game of ping pong!) in several of the word game threads! 2.) I got my laundry done; very satisfying. I was the only one in the laundromat (7-8 PM, just before closing) and I used the time to meditate on the clothes as they swirled and created different color patterns both in the washer "porthole" and in the dryer. Also must admit that I munched a rare bunch of M&Ms from candy machine! Possibly more later.....
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 3:28 am
More positives for Wednesday: 3.) Enjoyed an episode of Wife Swap (or was it Trading Spouses? I get them confused!!!) on Fox tonight while working out on treadmill. Only disappointment: it's a 2-parter, so somehow I now have to remember to catch the 2nd half next week!!! 4.) Resolved a chair pad/cushion problem, even though I had to switch from original plan in midstream!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, December 02, 2005 - 3:16 am
First positives for Thursday (sometimes it takes til looking back the day after to see the good spots more clearly and in perspective): 1. That I REALLY unexpectedly enjoyed the Apprentice tonight: thought they couldn't really surprise me anymore, but they did!--Also loved the outcome of the show! 2. The sense of peace I feel right now (often hard to obtain!). Okay, I 've got a third: That Debbie came over tonight to give me a hand! We took on some really hard stuff, but there's a sense of satisfaction in the accomplishment.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 6:12 am
Positives for Friday: 1.) First chance in a long time to talk to friend Michael! 2.) Got a lot accomplished tonight!
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 2:06 pm
Positives for Friday: 1. Went to work not sick or tired and not sick and tired of work 2. Got to catch up with a good friend after work! 3. Got to talk to my Goddaughter (haven't seen her since months).
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 9:40 am
Positives for Sunday: 1. Got to spend the day with my favorite guys, Nicholas, Skyler and Eddy. 2. Got to watch a fun basketball game and our team won! 3. Got a hug from the lady who was my mom's best friend. So nice!!!!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 8:04 pm
I've been away for a couple days, but will jump in with at least a few positives for Sat-Sun-Mon: 1. On Sunday, I finally dealt with at stack of letters sent to my late Mom by a casual friend back in 1941-1942. The stack was about 7 to 8 inches high, there was a note from myself from 2003 to probably toss them, and Sunday I did so (saving only the first and last and two in between as representative of the whole). That it felt GOOD to do it was as positive as the action of doing it. Now if I could just figure out WHY it felt so good...! 2.) Managed to squeak in between snowstorms to get to my Dad's (late Saturday) and back (late Monday afternoon). 3.) The neighborhood kid had taken it on his own initiative to shovel my driveway and sidewalk while I was gone. 4.) A pile of donations is neatly stacked and waiting to be dropped off; I met my goal of finishing that before heading to my Dad's.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 11:04 pm
Tuesday December 6 (St. Nicholas' Day!): 1.) The snowstorm went south of us, not a new drop on the ground here in spite of predictions! I loved enjoying the warmth of the sun while driving today! 2.) Big success: after two failed attempts, finally got my Dad to the doctor for annual heart check-up! He passed with flying colors; nurse who did ekg said he (at 91) could easily pass for 69 yrs of age--I think that really pleased him! 3.) Completed 2 errands (meds + VHS repair) that escaped me yesterday, plus got car washed to boot! Felt very satisfying! 4.) Still enjoying Harry Potter book (this is the secret room one).
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:55 am
1. Spent a pleasant day with my parents on a mini road trip. I'm very grateful that at 83 they are both in reasonably good health leading independent active lives. 2. I'm getting stronger and more brave about expressing my true feelings in counseling sessions. I hope it's correct that the truth shall set you free. 3. My DS brought me a present - a really cute snowman to add to my collection. He's pretty big, about 20" tall (the snowman, not ds ). They both make me smile every time I see them.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:01 pm
Wednesday Dec 7, 2005: 1.) Although I was jarred awake early AM by the horrific sound of chainsaw outside my bedroom window, it was NOT my treasured tree that the town was taking today; it was the neighbor's. Now I just have to figure where to go from here with my protest.... 2.) The tree massacre crew had cleared out in time for my important conference call, thank goodness, so it was finally quiet again. 3.) Although my conference call did NOT go as planned (technical difficulties on their end!!), I did manage to reclaim part of the call by calling 2 individuals for separate one-on-one conversations; as a bonus, Sue has said that she will send me some insomnia/breathing CDs she has made! A good human connection with her! 4.) I HOPE that #4 will be that I actually get some solid sleep tonight, so I will state that intention here now!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:00 pm
1. 'Cept for paying the bills, today I'm done with all things concerning my recent biopsy. Benign. 2. Confirmed that I will see my surgeon next October for to have some things checked out. I like him. 3. Was still able to translate a post on another board from Spanish to English pretty well after four years of high school Spanish 41 years ago! Had THE BEST teacher for three out of those four years.
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