Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
I was surprised that grandma shared it with me. I was in my 20’s when she told me that. She rarely spoke about anything sad. She was young when she lost her mom. Her dad remarried many years later.
I know that you were young when you lost your dad. That’s so hard to lose a parent when you’re younger.
My mom didn’t know her mom’s mother. She died before mom was born.
Very touching. Certain anniversaries can be very hard.
Thanks, so sorry for your losses as well . I feel that it’s two days some years also due to a holiday not always being the same date . (((hugs))))
It’s not enjoyable anymore.
I asked her, ‘Grandma, how can you hate New Year’s Eve?’
She said, “It seemed like the whole world was celebrating the upcoming New Year and I was sad because my mother died on New Year’s Eve.”
Sorry for your loss.
My late MIL died on the very same day and month as her late husband (who I never met) but 39 years later.
Anyway daughter and son in law came home from week to Netherlands (loved it there) and I no longer have to be referee between 3 and 5 year old grandchildren which is a relief as my husband and I have different viewpoints (we agree) on raising children.
Did you know that sandwiches were named after a guy called the Earl of Sandwich?
I thought it was a joke. Turns out it’s true!
(1718–92), an English nobleman said to have eaten food in this form.
Imagine waking up one day, and thinking that every one of your decisions in life, until now, was wrong.
By the way, I don’t mean: your husband/wife, kids, being nice, being polite, etc. (Those decisions are not part of what I’m talking about).
But imagine you try totally different decisions. I think I’m going to try, just for fun.
So for example: I hate tomatoes. From today (for 1-month experiment), I’ll eat tomatoes now and then. I’ll read books I would normally never read. I’ll start some hobby that’s totally not part of my personality normally.
1-month experiment. I’ll see how it goes.
Enjoy it while it lasts! 😊
That’s our issue. The humidity is awful!
I am absolutely jealous! I’m so ready for fall!
One thing most of us never get enough of is sleep. A good night sleep does wonders for the body and the mind.
I hope you still have time to stay in touch with us occasionally.
:)
Vancouver experienced what they referred to as a "heat dome" a couple of years ago and it was 44 celsius. Now that was freaking hot. Scary hot. So I know we've been lucky this year. I think the highest it's gotten this year is 33 celsius.
We do have an AC but I personally hate it. Hubs would love to have it on all the time but the noise and having frigid air blowing on me isn't a personal favorite of mine.
I got one the other day that actually interested me. I emailed back with the caveat that my availability is extremely limited and that I'm out of the country for the month of November. They came back even stronger, asking for a resume. Sent them another demurral this morning and they came back more insistently that they want to talk to me. So I sent them my bona fides and we'll see what happens!
Wishing you all the luck!! 🥳🥳