Originally Posted By magic0214 I don't know about you, but I always like hearing everyone's small events in their lives (Like those things your grandmother would write at the end of her letters to you, like "Weather is nice, Doctor's appointment Saturday and found a new chicken recipe"). I wanted to start this topic so everyone can let everyone know about their small life events! I WANT TO HEAR 'EM! I'll start: Not sure if many people know, but I am a Senior in high school this year (time sure does fly!) so I have been as involved as possible. Helped with Homecoming, Pep Rallies, various week events at school (Red Out for Heart Association, etc.) through my school's House of Representatives class (I'm VP of the House of Reps...'m not sure that is possible, but I'll take it!). Tomorrow, though, I start my role as water boy for the Varsity Cheerleaders! lol, it sounds weird at first, but I am best friends with all the girls on the team and have been wanting to help for eons, so being able to end the season with them, then help them with competition season is going to be a blast! So there ya go, I want to hear your small life events! GO!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just received a "It never fails" moment After storing stuff for over 10 years in a storage unit I got serious and donated most of it to Salvation Army. Sure enough I just received an email from my daughter asking about that Dept.56 collection of small houses to decorate for the holidays. Oh well. I guess I can go to see if I can buy them back tomorrow! It never fails... Wish she had just asked for Grandma's old pumpkin bread recipe instead!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm getting moved to a different cube at work. It's more in the middle of things so it's probably better for collaboration, but I'll lose the huge window behind me right now, a lot of privacy, and the peace and quiet of being away from all the traffic and printer. I'm trying to be positive about it, but the whole situation was handled very poorly by my boss
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf I just had LASIK on both eyes. After wearing glasses for 30 years it's pretty cool to see when I couldn't before, like in the shower.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, here in Morva the weather's gloomy; I've got a witch doctor's appointment on Saturday and I just found a new spell to cast on my nasty neighbors down the lane...
Originally Posted By llanatoye I'm sitting here laughing because I'd really like this to be an upbeat thread but my update is a bit of a downer, which by the way I plan on turning into a positive. I'm unemployed for the first time since 1976, the company I worked for, for the last almost 29 years, closed. A victim of the economy and poor management. But, I have a lot to offer and plan to take what I know and do and possibly start a consulting business. Or just throw in the towel and retire. We'll see.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Well, let's see. I just turned 65 in July. Since that time and for every consecutive days since then, I have awakened! When you get older you will find that this is to be considered a major start to the day. I take my "your older then dirt" regiment of pills, both for specific problems and assorted other things like Folic Acid and Fish Oil (not sure why, but I haven't had a squeaky joint since I started taking them). Also, I almost forgot the Vitamin D because apparently I don't absorb enough sunshine. My feet hurt, my back aches, my knees are stiff, my golf game is in the toilet and my hair and muscle mass are leaving me faster then Brad Pitt dropped Jennifer Aniston. But, I'm still upright and taking nourishment, so I got that going for me.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Hmm...let's see. I started nursing school last month so my life pretty much consists of studying and taking the kids to their various activities and then more studying, but I am loving it. We finally went to get pumpkins for halloween today, and my husband and I went out for an early anniversary dinner (our anniversary is on Wednesday). That's about it.
Originally Posted By magic0214 Just letting you know, I have read EVERY DANG ONE OF THESE AND I AM LOVING THEM!
Originally Posted By chickapin Just had shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago and am learning the joy of physical therapy. Not fun, but I am getting movement back and that is the goal!
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Loving life here in Beantown today..One win away from a World Series win! Go Sox!
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 I am packing. I will be moving in December. I have been in my apartment for 10 years so I am sad to leave it because I like it here( I won't miss my annoying loud neighbor or the barking dogs at night though) but with my hours cut at work I have no more spending money. I will be moving in with my boyfriend,(of 11 years). This was going to happen in a few months anyway, I just would have rather stayed in my apartment a little longer. This will be a big step. Hopefully a good one.
Originally Posted By iamsally Hard to believe you are a Senior magic! I had a big party for my 60th birthday in April. My whole family was here and lots of old friends came by. We had a bounce house and cotton candy and popcorn machines. I had eight grandchildren so a kids party seemed appropriate. I now have 9 grandchildren as Blake joined us in July. In May, Rod gave me the Mother's Day present of getting back to the gym. I can say that it has made a world of difference and makes me so mad that we got lazy and stopped. I went to Yellowstone in June and my friend and I hiked to the top (and bottom) of many mountains and canyons. I did not even get sore. The real test was this month's trip to Hawaii where we were able to not only climb Diamondhead, but after taking the easier route; we took the stairs just for fun=oD We were able to play in the shore breaks and snorkel for hours. We still have our goats, chickens and rabbits. We bought our longed for motorhome and really want to travel so the farm will have to be downsized but just how and when we are still discussing. We lost my dear mother in September. Though we miss her; it was not a very sad time. She had been in bed for over a year and had suffered too much and too long. Leaving her Earthly body was a blessing. Best of luck seafairy and llanatoye. We are looking toward retirement next year ourselves. I feel your pain Goofyernmost. I feel pretty good for my age; but there is quite a routine I have to go through every morning just to get the joints warmed up enough to get up and go.
Originally Posted By MissCandice I am slowly but surely losing weight. I have not had a soda since June 24th of this year. This is the longest I have ever gone without one and I feel great!
Originally Posted By magic0214 My high school just won its first ever District title in football! Great year to be a Senior! Also, I have this weird uncomfortable feeling towards going to other people's houses (I think the last time I really went to someone else's house was in the 4th grade), but for pre-game meal for the cheerleaders this week, it was at one of the girl's houses. Later, my friend Jessica drove me to her house and we just talked as she got her cheer uniform ready for the game, and I didn't feel entirely uncomfortable! WAHOO!
Originally Posted By llanatoye Then you're making great strides Magic, a little bit at a time. And in the future you'll wonder why you had that little hang up. It won't be long and they'll be hanging at your house too.
Originally Posted By magic0214 ^^ That is what's weird...is I have get togethers at my house all the time! Whatever, I got over my uncomfortableness (I just created that word) and I am so happy about it! Also, I am happy to announce that I am a new permanent blogger for LaughingPlace.com! So excited to be a part of the LP family in this capacity!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I cleaned the cottage today. It's amazing the things you find when you move piles of dust around! ORWEN: I managed to find a lost box of Krispy Kremes under one pile!!! ORDDU: I wouldn't try eating any of them now though, dear... ORGOCH: Still tryin' a figger out who that ol' geezer was we found sleepin' under that one pile a dust. ORWEN: I think it was actually a woman! Maybe Amelia Earhart? Didn't she drop in for a visit some years back?
Originally Posted By magic0214 I have a skype interview today for an opportunity to attend a Global Leadership Summit through EF Tours on the topic of Economics this March in Shanghai. If I win, it is completely free! I recently was chosen to be in their Germany promotional material shoot this past Summer and I had a blast, so I am hoping for the best!
