They say you can't catch up on sleep. I'm here to say that you can. Went to bed at 9 and woke up at 7:30am.
glad you got a great night's sleep!! Those mini hibernations are great, cept for waking up in a lot of pain from them.
Have not had snow for Christmas here in a long time...
Been cold and wet here too. At least it didn't rain all day. Did you see the lil bow I put on the rain clouds for ya? We don't get much snow here either. Rarely at Christmas, but some years back we did get snow on Easter eve.
I love the Acura commercial with the little widget in the box that pops out and builds into a car when placed in the driveway. "... and that's how Santa get it into his sleigh, son." Really cool animation. As a graphic designer I appreciate good artwork when I see it. Doree gripes when I admire commercials, she thinks watching them is a huge waste of time. I, on the other hand, appreciate the talent and work that goes into them.
Not sure if I've seen that one, will have to watch for it. I too appreciate some good commercials. Of course, I've always said I'm so sappy I'll cry at coffee commercials......but who the heck wouldn't cry when the son sneaks in, unexpectedly at Christmas, while everyone is asleep and wakes them up with the smell of Folgers!!
Willie, you are encroaching on anyone. I would have to say that you are saying what a lot of others are feeling, but just cannot come out in the open with it.
Semi, you said it!! Count me also in this bunch Willie!! We'd all give a lot if we could change any of it, and make any of it better for you, so you didn't have to go through dark times. And that goes for everyone here. But if we can help lighten even a piece of it for a short time, or even just let you know that you're not alone in it....that's what we're here for. Never feel bad for sharing those times. We love you and would be lost without you.
Being a newbie here, albeit I fit in with the demographics, I just want to say thank you to a wonderful group of people. Holidays are not always easy, missing loved ones and reminiscing of the past. I see the camaraderie of this group, and the Front Porch; the memories shared, the feelings shared, the raw emotions shared. I have some of my own, but for now I will just say Thank You, and wish you all the Merriest of Christmases and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year. I will be lurking....
We're glad to have you here. Hope you feel comfortable joining in so we can get to know you.
OH! I got my vapeversary present to myself, today! My new black Vamo and
tank came and it looks great with the porcelain black and white Panda Bear drip tip I'd been saving for just the right rig.
I'm a happy vaper!
It also helps that I've been back on the Prozac for a couple weeks now, takes that long to kick in for me. Been off for a good year, handling it on my own. But lately, I just wasn't able to kick it and decided I would rather take the Prozac than spend days in bed crying. Don't know why I keep trying to NOT take it, I take other stuff that I will be on the rest of my life, but with an antidepressant, I just keep hoping I can deal. I guess I need to come to terms with the fact that it may also be a maintenance med, like the other medications I'm on for diabetes, Graves, osteoporosis, etc. Maybe I see it as weakness instead of illness. Who knows? Nonetheless, I'm starting to feel better.
If you've found something that works, hopefully with no to minimal side effects....I say take it. I don't like taking any pills either, but have to take some. Too many people decide they can handle it on their own, only to realize too late they couldn't. We lost a true treasure this year for much that same reason when one too many things hit. R.I.P Robin. Depression is real, and can't always be dealt with just by puttin on yur big girl panties like some judgmental folks like to think.
And we used to go out and play in the dirt! What's with all the sanitizers now days? This generation is going to have lousey immune systems. Give me a few germs so I can become resistant.
Omggggggggggg this morning was watching some day time talk show....never watch those, but had finished watching a dvr'd movie and it was on that channel....just didn't feel like channel surfing, so it was on. Home and family I think it was. They had some "dr" talking about all the toys kids shouldn't play with....nothing with batteries for little kids, they could get em out of there and swallow them.
I was thinking the same thing someone else expressed.....how did we and our kids ever manage to survive childhood. When my son and dil got some skates for her daughter, I saw a pic of her in all her safety regalia. She won't get hurt, cuz I doubt she could even move!! Yeah, I think helmets are a good idea, and maybe some knee pads...but good grief. These kids end up looking like the michelin man! I think she could have fallen off the roof and not gotten hurt. And we didn't just play in the dirt, I'm sure we all ended up eating some of it at some point...for a lot of us, it was intentional! lol I also think seriously that kids today need a little more exposure to germs to build up better immune systems. Not recommending this, but heck, most of us grew up surrounded by smoke so thick in cars and even homes sometimes, that you could barely see the person next to ya, but most of us didn't have asthma. When I last worked at a daycare, most of the kids had asthma, many carried inhalers...and I could believe how many got daily breathing treatments with a nebulizer.
Mall?!!! Don't even use that word! I haven't been in a mall in 10 years or more. Not me! No way!
As far as commercials go: I think that's where my kids picked up my skeptical attitude. Commentary on commercials is like talking to other cars when driving. Just can't help it.
I thought I was the only one you couldn't drag into a mall. I don't go out much at all anymore, but even when I did, I'd rather take a beating than go to a mall. When I was younger, I also enjoyed people watching and all the mall decorations at Christmas, not to mention Hickory Farms samples yummmm lol But now I'd need one of Janet's tranquilizers. Last time I was at a mall was only because my son was there for a second pre audition for American Idol.
Don't you love the list of side effects that takes up 3/4 of the commercial.
And the ones that give you symptoms you already have and are taking that med for. I was watching one for arthritis one day.....symptoms.... may cause pain and stiffness in the joints!
Some of them just leave me scratchin my head. Can't think of one offhand, but many I think......did anyone really watch this before it was approved.....it's saying the exact opposite of what you're trying to say about your product!
If you can't remember what it was for after five minutes it was extremely poorly done.
Jup........or, like me, you suffer from CRAFT. Can't Remember A F'in Thing!!! lol I forget most things in 5 minutes or less.
Russ, I am positive that the new year is going to bring you good things. Why not think of Christmas as a time to relax. Enjoy the people close to you, even those "temporary" roommates and get your energies together for the challenges of the new job next year. Basically what I am saying is have a Merry Christmas and try to put a good light on the holidays while preparing for the new year. Remember the porches wouldn't be the same without you. Stop by and check in, we'll be here.
Very well put!! I always told my son, sometimes you have to search hard for the positive in a rough situation, but it's usually there, even if it's small. Even a tiniest sliver of faith or hope can shine a light into the darkest of times. I think he's finally beginning to really get that.
Need to say......that while typing this, I've lost several things I typed. My cursor jumps around a lot on me.......so if you ever see stuff totally outta place or repeated, that's why.
Depending on the weather and how I feel I may go to my dil's parent's house for a bit on Christmas day, but at this point it's not looking likely. For the most part I expect Christmas to be much like any other day. For me, the true reason for celebrating is something I can and should celebrate every day, so that's really not such a bad thing. But I'll likely be popping on also. If anyone needs to really talk, pm me your phone number, and I'll make a cheery ho ho ho call to you! Or commiserate with you. lol Whatever you need. I do hope everyone has at least one reason to feel blessed and peaceful....dare I say it....even happy this Christmas!! This is a time that we see so many happy celebrations and often fail to realize that the ones that have those happy celebrations are the exception now more than the rule. But if we can find something positive to focus on rather than the negatives, perhaps we can feel a bit lighter in spirit, and even enjoy the season. Even for those who are alone, at least your not in a chaotic household with people fighting and heathen kids creating havoc. Enjoy the peace! lol I wish everyone of you, my dear friends, a very merry, peace filled, and truly blessed Christmas!!
Dang!
