I just wanna say -- the random comments thread

[TechieTechie]

My whiteflash huggies will be here Friday, and I'm super psyched. I will need some pick me up as I'm expecting that my brother will be proposing to his GF at Christmas. She's a sweetie, but she's 1/2 his age. And I will be the long single person in the family. I am having a bit of a pity-party and I'm hoping some bling will make me feel a bit better...

 

[VRBeauty]

My whiteflash huggies will be here Friday, and I'm super psyched. I will need some pick me up as I'm expecting that my brother will be proposing to his GF at Christmas. She's a sweetie, but she's 1/2 his age. And I will be the long single person in the family. I am having a bit of a pity-party and I'm hoping some bling will make me feel a bit better...

(((((TechieTechie))))) Wearing some spectacular bling on your ears should help!

(I'm the lone singleton in my family.)

 

[missy]

My whiteflash huggies will be here Friday, and I'm super psyched. I will need some pick me up as I'm expecting that my brother will be proposing to his GF at Christmas. She's a sweetie, but she's 1/2 his age. And I will be the long single person in the family. I am having a bit of a pity-party and I'm hoping some bling will make me feel a bit better...

(((((TechieTechie))))) Wearing some spectacular bling on your ears should help!

(I'm the lone singleton in my family.)

Jen, I hope your WF earrings are every bit as gorgeous as I think they will be and that you love love love them!
And sending (((hugs))) to both you and VRBeauty.

 

[TooPatient]

Chili for dinner followed by two days of chili for lunch is too much. I used four different sorts of peppers and let it cook all day. Tastes amazing!
That said, my body is rebelling and I am having great chili pains...

Having salad for lunch today!

 

[Jambalaya]

My whiteflash huggies will be here Friday, and I'm super psyched. I will need some pick me up as I'm expecting that my brother will be proposing to his GF at Christmas. She's a sweetie, but she's 1/2 his age. And I will be the long single person in the family. I am having a bit of a pity-party and I'm hoping some bling will make me feel a bit better...

(((((TechieTechie))))) Wearing some spectacular bling on your ears should help!

(I'm the lone singleton in my family.)

Jen, I hope your WF earrings are every bit as gorgeous as I think they will be and that you love love love them!
And sending (((hugs))) to both you and VRBeauty.

Techie, if you haven't already read Bridget Jones' Diary, you should - it's incredibly funny and it's about just this topic. Even if you've seen the movie, the book is much funnier. Bridget is in her early thirties and it starts with her at her parents' house for the holidays, and she's surrounded by unbearable couples both of her parents' age and her own age. Smug Marrieds, they're called! The whole thing is handled with great comedy. She makes the wonderful point that although people think nothing of asking single people "How's your love life?" it's considered the height of rudeness to ask a married couple if they're still having sex.

There's a point where a married friend asks her why she's still single and she thinks - it goes something like - "Because if I had to do Cosmo's washing, cook Cosmo's dinner and then get into bed with him just once, I'd kill myself" - I'm paraphrasing, but the book really captures the zeitgeist of being single in a world that pressures you to settle down and produce 2.4 kids.

And relationships can be very stressful.

 

[two_little_birds]

I have to say Mike's hard lemonade is super good. Too bad it probably has a lot of sugar. Sigh!

They sell a light version too

 

[VRBeauty]

I got an unexpected gift today, a lovely gray cashmere sweater that's just perfect for me!

Actually, I just re-discovered it today.... I think I bought it as an end-of-the-season closeout last year - or maybe I got it at the Loehmann's final sale ? - in any event, it was so far into spring that I don't think I've worn it more than once, until today!

 

[VRBeauty]

AAAAAND...

I just noticed that we've now had more than five years of random comments!

 

[missy]

I got an unexpected gift today, a lovely gray cashmere sweater that's just perfect for me!

Actually, I just re-discovered it today.... I think I bought it as an end-of-the-season closeout last year - or maybe I got it at the Loehmann's final sale ? - in any event, it was so far into spring that I don't think I've worn it more than once, until today!

I love those unexpected surprises. It's like shopping in your closet when you still have (nice) clothes with the tags still attached. Enjoy your "new" gray cashmere sweater.

 

[missy]

AAAAAND...

I just noticed that we've now had more than five years of random comments!

Thanks to you VR! Happy Anniversary!

 

[zoebartlett]

I was at a conference recently and a woman had set up a table and was selling jewelry during the conference. I ordered a ring from her and it just arrived. It's so different than anything I own, but I love it.

 

[ame]

Man id like to not be sick anymore! I hope this zpak kicks in!

 

[manderz]

I was at a conference recently and a woman had set up a table and was selling jewelry during the conference. I ordered a ring from her and it just arrived. It's so different than anything I own, but I love it.

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[TooPatient]

FINALLY upgrading my cell phone! Been eligible for upgrade for over a year which means I must have had this for 3!?!? (Hmmm.... since the new phone was a force purchase by DH's former employer, I wonder if it didn't reset that date and I've only actually had it for just shy of 2 years? That makes more sense...)

Got it narrowed down to the LG G3, Motorola Droid Maxx, and the Samsung Galaxy s4. Going to see them tomorrow to pick which one I like best

 

[zoebartlett]

Manderz, here it is...

 

[missy]

Manderz, here it is...

Love it! So pretty! Wear in health and happiness Zoe!

Man id like to not be sick anymore! I hope this zpak kicks in!

I hope you are feeling all better very soon ame!

 

[zoebartlett]

Thanks, Missy!

Ame, I hope you feel better soon.

 

[ame]

Thank you! It's like the neverending whatever. I am on antibiotics now, tons of breathing treatments again, and let's hope this kills it off. I sound ridiculous.

 

[TooPatient]

Thank you! It's like the neverending whatever. I am on antibiotics now, tons of breathing treatments again, and let's hope this kills it off. I sound ridiculous.

Ick!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Are you taking pro-biotics to help keep your digestion healthy? If not, you might consider it. Make sure to take at least 2 hours from any antibiotic dose so they don't cancel them out!

 

[TooPatient]

Manderz, here it is...

Beautiful

 

[VRBeauty]

YES! I recognize myself in this! Cut it out and put it in my knitting notebook, I did!

(From Annie's Mailbox, 12/21/14, http://www.arcamax.com/lifeadvice/anniesmailbox/s-1596063-668183#FLLsMbmYqlH45hwf.99)

Dear Annie: "Torn in Pennsylvania" said she gives homemade gifts to her family members, even though they never reciprocate. I have been on the receiving end of homemade gifts and perhaps can offer another perspective.

I have a spouse, children and grandchildren with whom I exchange gifts. I have no desire to do this with extended family or friends due to the cost and time involved. Whenever I have been the recipient of a nice but unwanted gift, I thank the person, but that's it. If the opportunity presents itself, I will casually mention that I prefer not to exchange gifts regularly with others in that manner. Still, I have one friend who continues to give me gifts. She seems OK with my not reciprocating, but it still makes me a bit uncomfortable.

If your recipients do not reciprocate, please do NOT continue to give them things. Chances are that your gifts, though lovely, create an obligation that they would rather not have. Please let them off the hook. -- Enough Gifts Already

 

[VRBeauty]

Manderz - your ring is lovely! Is that a moonstone?

 

[ame]

Thank you! It's like the neverending whatever. I am on antibiotics now, tons of breathing treatments again, and let's hope this kills it off. I sound ridiculous.

Ick!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Are you taking pro-biotics to help keep your digestion healthy? If not, you might consider it. Make sure to take at least 2 hours from any antibiotic dose so they don't cancel them out!

Lol, I tend to think my digestion is pretty healthy... but I do have those. Ill pop a few with dinner. I have been taking my zpak at lunch

 

[TooPatient]

Thank you! It's like the neverending whatever. I am on antibiotics now, tons of breathing treatments again, and let's hope this kills it off. I sound ridiculous.

Ick!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Are you taking pro-biotics to help keep your digestion healthy? If not, you might consider it. Make sure to take at least 2 hours from any antibiotic dose so they don't cancel them out!

Lol, I tend to think my digestion is pretty healthy... but I do have those. Ill pop a few with dinner. I have been taking my zpak at lunch

I had (still have actually) a nasty sinus infection last year (yes, I've been miserable with it for a couple of years now ) and the doctor put me on some pretty strong antibiotics for two months. I started the process okay but she insisted I take probiotics because I'd need them. Glad she did! The antibiotic killed the good bacteria in my stomach (intestines?) and really messed with me even with the probiotics. By the time they swapped me to an even stronger antibiotic for another two months, I was feeling sick all the time. All told, I was on antibiotics for over 6 months.

My usual schedule was antibiotic with breakfast, probiotic with lunch, antibiotic with dinner, probiotic at bed. I started adding in another probiotic during the night when I got up for a snack. (yes, I was absolutely starving all the time and ended up eating snacks between meals and during the night -- if it was more than an hour after I had eaten, I was dizzy/nauseous and felt like I hadn't eaten in days )

If you are on strong antibiotics, it is best to start sooner so you (hopefully) don't get as sick. Even if they are less strong you should still probably take to help balance out.

 

[missy]

Instead of probiotics you might want to try cultured vegetables. There is no knowing what you really absorb with the probiotics vs eating the cultured veggies. At least that is what I think.

http://www.culturedvegetables.net/Cultured-Vegetables_c3.htm;jsessionid=3FB4B1FE6B5F43283F071DF81D07BC84.m1plqscsfapp03

 

[ame]

That just sounds...interesting. What do they taste like?

 

[missy]

That just sounds...interesting. What do they taste like?

Haha well they taste good (to me) but smell not so good. My dh however won't even taste them. It is an acquired taste but I truly believe it has helped me. I am on chronic antibiotics (8 years and counting) and I have never had a yeast infection. They are supposed to be all kinds of good for your health and immune system. Of course you may hate the taste but I wonder if you could sample something similar locally like at Whole Foods and see for yourself?

I hope you feel better soon ame!

 

[CRYSTAL24K]

December is a challenging month with DH's B-Day, the twins B-Day and Christmas.

I am enjoying every busy moment though!

 

[ame]

Yea maybe Ill check into that. I have probiotic pills...for now

 

[TooPatient]

Posting from my new LG G3!