Welcome back ponyfan and gliterball:) this will be fun with the two of you:)
When you have a physical disability and people are coming down on you all of the time, this is really hard. I can't change the lack of understanding about my health issues in some people. Perhaps, I can find a way to get away from the mean people that always want to bring me down because of what they think I should be doing. I have a federally declared disability. I can't do these things regardless of how many people are just so sure I can. :cry:
Happy New Year buddies. We are going to have a great start and getting healthy and meeting our goals!^^ :green: :hearts: :party: :cheer: :woohoo: :glitter:
So I got offered a piece of rice crispie treat... it was free so technically not an extra, but still regret it. I started out so positive...and it crashed. I was at a daycare but at low pay but full time hours. But my husband talked me into a higher paying temp job with the possibility of being permanent. Well it has not been full time hours like I was told by temp agency...just tired or working so hard, and still living in my inlaws basement.
I did play piano 15min and worked out for 15min. That is huge for me. It's so hard to feel happy right now. Sigh I will be Jon hunting this weekend again:)
Safflower, what are you using to learn Gaelic? I sometimes power up DuoLingo and play with some Irish lessons. I think my longest streak was 10 days.I'm using DuoLingo as well :) It was the best free option I could find!
I want to see the doll velvet jacket. :)
Tulagirl has the right idea! Here is to a New week. Did not keep myself on a good track, but I got some incentives. If I reach my 3 day walk goal this week I can wear one of my new work shirts. I got a replacement music book. I sold it before I lived on the boat and regretted it. Got it for Christmas, so hopefully I will play more....
Did anyone else see the 35th anniversary target ponies? I sold my 25th box ponies to make money for boat so I can get these...so if I have a good week, I can have a pony :cheer:
Well, things have been shaping up lately. My nails are regrowing (slowly but steady), I figured out a plan to work on my creative projects after my exams are done, and I think I studied enough.
All this talk about healthy food choices makes me want to reconsider mine, but that will be after studies - I don't need to worry about more things right now! Could anybody recommend me some starting tips, please?
I fear I shall be stressed out until about noon tomorrow as we are having evaluations at work.
I fear I shall be stressed out until about noon tomorrow as we are having evaluations at work.
That was mean of them to treat you so badly in your last job >_< no wonder you are worried now. If it really was that bad, your supervisor/boss should have picked up on it earlier and encouraged improvement at the time rather than leave it until the eval to throw the book at you! The sign of a good manager is one how actually *manages* staff - i.e. notices niggles straight away and works together with you to get things on track - it may be something tiny and tedious, but in the long run it should help everyone know what they are doing.
You know, even though you can't do what you want this week, does not mean you have not acheived/build to your goal. Just jotting down what you didn't get done, kept the task in mind. You are still thinking about and working on the task. That is an accomplishment in its self. Embrace to tiny steps to the big ladder to the goal:)This made me feel do much better! More things have stacked up that are not in my favor (more homework, a HUGE project in history, a party to plan, and some stuff at home like my grandparents near death and my mom flying to Missouri to go help them, and my mom has been flying in and out for the past couple of months). I'm half way between falling asleep and crying. I think this post will get me through the day. Was NOT expecting these things to happen. :freak: :wacko: :cry:
WE CAN DO IT, EVERYBODY!
I don't know if I'm out of the mindfog yet, but I am trying to struggle forward with house chores. I feel like sunlight is a huge part of it. If I hang the laundry outside, then it just makes dealing with all the other chores easier.
Household goal achieved: I went and bought enough toilet paper for the household for the rest of the YEAR! As well as the downstairs tenant's supply too! :D
Household goal achieved: I went and bought enough toilet paper for the household for the rest of the YEAR! As well as the downstairs tenant's supply too! :D
Your tenant doesn't buy their own toilet paper? :shocked: That just seems so weird to me.
Many music stores can to trade ins and payment plans. Many of them just have a monthly fee, and if you want to change the instrument you can. i used to work in many different stores andthey all did yhe same thing:) its a nice option.
Household goal achieved: I went and bought enough toilet paper for the household for the rest of the YEAR! As well as the downstairs tenant's supply too! :D
Your tenant doesn't buy their own toilet paper? :shocked: That just seems so weird to me.
Well he asked if he could repay me when I went and stocked up at Walmart, because he doesn't have a car and is otherwise trying to lug a 4-pack home on the bus. :) So it's a small favor. But wow oh wow did I get funny looks driving a cart through WM with only cases of TP stuffed in it!
Many music stores can to trade ins and payment plans. Many of them just have a monthly fee, and if you want to change the instrument you can. i used to work in many different stores andthey all did yhe same thing:) its a nice option.
Weather is miserable in the UK at the moment - cold, grey, drizzle. Come on Spring, we need sunshine to cheer us up!! :lol:
The interview went better than expected; I haven't heard back yet but it was only 2 days ago so I'm not getting narky about it just yet. I made a bit of a day it in Manchester as well, had a walk round the slightly quieter streets and listened to some music to relax.
Another employer contacted me after I'd applied with some additional questions about travelling to work and what-not, so hopefully I'll hear something from them as well.
I would like to improve my speaking, because it embarrasses me. Unless I prepare it for a class subject or something like that, I tend to stammer, not come up with words or the end of a sentence, sometimes I don't say anything because I have nothing to say! I wish I could change the way I speak so I could give a better image of myself. This is my new resolution but I don't know how should I tackle it.
Minituresheep, I want to know more about your comic!!! Is there a place you post? I would live to read it. I did a comic a ling time ago. It's was rough, but I had a lot if fun:)
It's ok to melt down. Rejection us very hard. I used to compete a lit and being told no you are not the winner killed me each time. I used to think it was my fault, I wasn't good enough, but really I just didn't shine today. You will shine, I just know it. You will get that job:) but screaming and crying are ok....some times letting the emotions out helps... I just did a what's your problem post, and I feel better and more clear about my path. I have a hard time with eye contact too, I try and look at the mouth.
In 2018, I want to accomplish:
1. Get a Etsy store up and running.
2. Finish three different art projects for said Etsy store.
3. Begin to make money from my art.
What do I want to accomplish in the first 3 months?
Finish one art project and start selling it on Etsy.
SwirlyWirly, that sounds interesting! What sort of Etsy shop are you looking to start?
Oooh yes Etsy:) welcome to the group
That's a great goal, Etsy is work but it can be fun and exciting. When you're ready to open your store, let me know. I can give you a link so you get 40 free listings to start with.
I take a break. Time away sometimes helps you feel refreshed
I've heard that going back to fundamentals can help with art block?
I know when I get to that point with cross stitch, doing Teresa Wentzler designs, I pick up one of those 2 hour ornament kits and do that instead. It usually helps.
Otherwise, I tell myself 5 minutes, or 5 things, or 5 reps. By the time I've hit the end of the 5, I either keep going because I've already started and I might as well finish it or I've seen enough progress that I get excited to see the end results.
...and now I want to 5 minute clean the kitchen before the next episode of my marathon. Dishes ahoy!
My grandfather has passed, so I'm taking a little break. I've been drawing a bit, but no Gaelic. I'm going to try to do some Gaelic today and maybe finish a drawing if I get my homework done quickly. :cloud: :hug:
My grandfather has passed, so I'm taking a little break. I've been drawing a bit, but no Gaelic. I'm going to try to do some Gaelic today and maybe finish a drawing if I get my homework done quickly. :cloud: :hug:
I haven't done well this round. Real life hit hard and I've found it hard to keep up.Me too. Ack, I haven't done Gaelic for at least a week...
Ponyfan
Happy New Month, everyone!
Sorry I have been away from this topic, it has been a NIGHTMARE couple of weeks for us - long story short, my kid got sent home after complaining (crying and writhing) from itching - trigger = unknown.
Small rash on her neck spread to most of her body (bar her back and tummy!) and her poor little face - dark red bags under her eyes and ruddy cheeks.
We know of no allergies, but (5 doctor visits later) the various diagnoses include: an allergy / then virus / then eczema ?!?!
2 different anti histamines, 3 days of scary steroids then finally a 5 day course of antibiotics + steroid cream and the rash/itch has begun to subside - but any exercise or getting hot makes her prickle-up and itch.
This morning we got a referral letter to see a dermo consultant - 12 month waiting list on the overstretched NHS - or within a week if we go private (yay for hubby's company giving us family medical insurance!).
So, have been spending my days re-laundering everything in non-bio, giving her daily water-only tepid baths, smothering her in creams and battling with yucky medicines. Then my nights up all hours tending to her when she awakes itching. I am soooooo tired. Husband has lost weight due to worry whereas I think I have gained it from eating convenience foods (too busy to cook properly). Sheesh.
Hoping to get an allergy test done to see what (if any) allergy has suddenly developed. Have asked other parents if their kids have had the same thing happen - nothing apart from a scarlet fever outbreak locally.
Anyway, once she is better and we have an idea what is going on, I'll get back on track (and have a good sleep too, haha!)
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