Much, much, much better than when I wrote this. :sunglass:

Happy. My poor son. J had a melt down Friday, I had a melt down Saturday. In between she told him – I quit! I told him – She's fired! We didn't talk with each other and we put him in the middle. Don't worry he assured her, he'd talk to me. Don't worry he assured me, I'll talk to her. We'll bring someone else in to relieve the stress on both of you okay? Her– fine by me. Me– fine by me. Then this morning we both woke up in cheery, sunny moods, apologized, quickly forgave each other and worked out a new game plan. Figured out what we could do differently in the future to prevent that sort of thing happening again. I'm surprised we can't see smoke coming out his ears. All that drama and then this? He's just shaking his head. Lesson learned, next time we just cut out the middleman. LOL – He's so touchy.

Good but a little tired. Hoping energy will pick up after riding the bike a bit.

Loved, cared about, noticed. Best part, though the first two were from family and sort of expected, the third was from an anonymous stranger with a great big smile on her face. She was cute, and since I'd just had my teeth cleaned, I felt comfortable flashing one back.

I feel like with the right mindset - I can feel exactly how I want too, at any given moment - on any given day.

Great, actually! I just found this:

Kamala Harris becomes 1st sitting vice president to march in Pride parade.

Vice President Kamala Harris walked in the Capital Pride Walk and Rally in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, making history as the first sitting vice president to march in a Pride event.

Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff walked and waved, wearing graphic T-shirts that read “Love is love” and “Love first.” Harris greeted those around her with declarations of “Happy Pride!”

During the march, Harris delivered brief remarks to the crowd, advocating for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. The bill, passed by the House of Representatives in February, would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

“We celebrate all of the accomplishments, but we need to pass the Equality Act,” Harris said. “We need to make sure that our transgender community and our youth are all protected. We need, still, protections around employment and housing. There is so much more work to do, and I know we are committed.”

The Biden-Harris administration has brought LGBTQ issues to the forefront of its agenda. One of the president’s first executive orders called for an end to discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation. Biden also reversed his predecessor’s ban on transgender people serving in the military and restored transgender health protections. Earlier this month he issued a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, vowing to fight for equality for the LGBTQ community.

Harris’s emphasis on the work that needs to be done reflects the reality that LGBTQ rights are still uncertain in many states. This year has seen a historic number of state legislative attempts to push back on LGBTQ protections, including those covering transgender people. So far, more than 250 such bills have been introduced in state legislatures, and 17 have been enacted into law.

A day after the march, Harris released a video on Instagram emphasizing her dedication to fighting for the LGBTQ community. “LGBTQ Americans, I want you to know: We see you. We hear you,” she wrote in the caption. “President Joe Biden and I will not rest until everyone has equal protection under the law. Happy #Pride.”

I love her soo much!

Feeling
 

Actually I feel pretty good. I had a good night sleep and am sitting here looking out the window and it appears to have rained all night. Lovely and cool out with only a slight breeze. Finished my muffin and coffee and am going for my morning shower.

Today I am feeling just really good. My sister and I went to FYE and found some really good finds. My sister especially. Also, I had to talk her into treating herself - because she is always the one that worries about the bills and her fiance does not. So, today was a day she put a smile on her face - and that in turn made Me feel good. We also went to Auntie Anne's pretzels - we figured out the timeline and it has been years since we have gone- so that was a treat as well Then she stopped and got her eyebrows done - I wandered as this was taking place - so as to not look like a tree standing all by itself in a "girlie" shop. Then we hit up Burlington - and more finds there too. '

The part of the day though that made Me feel really good - was when I was driving home- and I drove the road that Myself and My siblings grew up on - where My maternal grandparents house still stands - where My Mom lived until 2020 when she sold her house. I had tears falling down My face and I turned up my stereo to one of My Mom's favorite songs - Midnight Train to Georgia - and I was singing at the top of My lungs - and then paused to tell My Mom - that her kids are doing alright... and that her oldest and second to the oldest shared happy memories of her as we walked the mall - and I kid you not- as I did this .. the inside of My truck lit up with the brightest sunlight I have seen in a long time.

It felt good to cry and smile at the same time. My heart is overflowing today and I feel blessed.

Feeling pensive.

Remembering where I was on 9/11/2001 (at work worried that nearby Camp Pendleton would be attacked).

Remembering where I was on 9/11/2011 (in the D grieving with some of my family over my sister's passing).

And where I was last year at this time (in Escondido wondering what changes were in store for me).

Changes are what makes the world go 'round, but I'm not always ready for them.

Relaxed, content, happy.

A special blend of happiness, contentment and joy. :)

Sore, sore all over. I've been forcing myself to stay up and on my feet for 6-8 hours a day and it's just as bad as I remember.

Tired, not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well!

Learning to heal, accept what happened and move past it or work towards moving past it, has run me down.

I went on my trip and saw my birth father's grave, shit really hit me then! I apologized to him for cursing him for years, apologized for how much of a bitter old bitch my birth mother was to him and me.

Alot more truths came out in the past 6 months, I found out the true reasons why I was put up for adoption, as well as more past family history. It has been alot to take in and process, but I'm working on it.

After not knowing for 30 plus years, where and whom you come from, all the previous thoughts and feelings fade, change, etc....

Alot more time is needed, to heal.

Excited, my new chair is here, it looks like all the parts and pieces are there, I can't wait to get it assembled!

Good. Saw a osteopathic doctor for my neck and knees this week and I like her a lot.

We went over the x-rays and I have arthritis in my neck. She requested an MRI for me because I had a delayed reflex response when she was checking me out. I'll get the MRI in november and then we'll come up with a plan to manage the numbness and occasional pain.

We went over the x-rays for my knees. I'm a good candidate for knee-replacement surgery with the weight loss and bike rides. I see a surgeon in November. The sooner the better because I have bone-on-bone knee damage and they're starting to collapse (knees are knocking).

I'm feeling good because there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

I've come to dislike reflex tools.

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Drained...

Emotionally and physically

Well rested which is crazy because I didn't even get six hours sleep in let alone a full eight. I think it's because I slept on the couch without a pillow. My son bought me two huge ass pillows made with some better for the environment horrible stuff that puts my head at an incline when I sleep. Stuff so bad perhaps the Devil is real and he's the one who manufactures them. I hate these pillows so much, but they cost a fair amount of money for fake stuff and I don't want my son knowing just how much I don't appreciate his gift. Well maybe someday they'll be a house fire and if there is I can quick, throw them in the flames before I escape. Run Monte, run! Now we can buy real down pillows for you to gnaw on.

WARNING: POTENTIAL SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIGGER!!!!!
 

Feeling lucky. I came close to having a fire in the kitchen. Was frying a batch of wings and I put the wings in hot oil inside a pan that was too shallow. The oil boiled over to the stove and thank goodness the burner and pan didn't catch fire. I don't know why or how a fire didn't start.

:firetruck:

I immediately purchased a fire extinguisher.

If you don't have an extinguisher, please get one.

Lucky me.

It was scary for a minute and I’m so lucky! Thank you.

I used to get sinus headache and infections years ago. One of the things that helped with the headache was a mixture of essence oils for snoring. I think the mixture was peppermint, thyme, eucalyptus, and fractionated coconut oil. It would help open the passages and the painful headache would decrease. You may want try it or something similar. Hoping you continue to get better.

I’m feeling good after retiring early.

Wow glad you're safe Orema, thanks for the share. I've been meaning to purchase a fire extinguisher but it keeps putting on the back burner. That's it I'm getting one today!

Perhaps a guardian angel was looking over you......

Sidebar: And in the meantime, if you don't have a fire extinguisher, grab a heavy throw rug to smother the flames.

Feeling introspective…

I survived COVID by the grace of God, but now 4 months later, my health isn’t what it was. In the last two weeks, I’ve had 3 bouts of what seems to be stomach flu. Weird, cuz’ I hate puking but somehow I have no control over it. Thought maybe ‘long haulers’ but most days I’m not having these or any other symptoms.

I’m still functioning so that’s good. I moved into my new office today, I’m sore from moving furniture around, came home, got sick and passed out. Now I’m awake and worried I won’t sleep the way I NEED to for work tomorrow…

Maybe introspective isn’t the right word. Concerned maybe?

Hum i'm ready to write a poem but not sure of putting it on my fb timeline so doubtful about that and the vaccine serieux it kinda feels like an obligation to get it even if we hardly get any cases in the country here and i can see you raising your eyebrows at me but it's true statistics are made up just to get money so i hate to be obliged to get it just for travelling sake still not sure of the incidence on my health in the coming years so maybe i need to be told that my doubts aren't founded?

I am feeling really content and happy. Sure, I have "those days" where the mourning rears its' ugly head - but I am getting better at dealing with them. I am starting a new job next week that I totally wanted - and a couple of other things have fallen into place - and I can only think that my Mom is up there pulling some strings here and there.

Tired and somewhat relieved and somewhat confused. And thankful.

Thankful Daddy is going to rehab tomorrow
Relieved that with PT and OT he should be able to come back home eventually
Confused because they have run a battery of test on him for the past 5 days and haven't found a thing wring with him medically. He did have a touch of pneumonia and it is gone. We have no idea what caused this episode but he did the same thing October a yr ago. Only this time he doesn't remember anything from Sunday before Thanksgiving until he woke up in the hospital. He asks every day how he got there.

Tired..well you can imagine why. Keeping him and Mom happy working 10 or 12 hrs a day trying to shop for Christmas. Jesus take the wheel. Ima scoot over so You can drive.

I feel really good- Life is great right now!

Yum, now don't forget I'm a friend,,,,,,,:giggle:

Feeling
 

Feeling pretty up. Visited the family yesterday on Skype and they are waiting for the weather to break and are coming whenever they can over Xmas. I had taught the little one a song "you are my sunshine" maybe twice and yesterday she sang it for me. Damn it I was impressed with her memory and learning ability. Can't wait to share Xmas with the three of them.

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shitty!

A bit down. Trying to shake it off so I don't bail. Keep reminding myself it's not the end of the world and I only have to be there for three or four hours. Surely for the sake of the kids I can do that much right? Besides very rarely do I ever want to go out, but once out, I usually wind up having a good time.

Feeling
 

Feeling sorry for Moe, what is up my friend so you feel shitty?????