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General chit chat

Hi@Faith-and-Hope, @utopia, @Mazarita

I'm still not very good at 'navagating' this site, maybe that's why I kept trying 'instant' chat sites - they seemed easier. But I like that messages can be checked, that it's not instant feels like some sort of barrier against instant shock I suppose - though I know this is a public Internet site so anyone can use it. I also think, though I hate the term Mental Illness, as I think it takes all the physical out of it, that the people that cause trauma probably suffer from it, so they would have just as much right to use it. But I feel a bit like typing I think, so I thought I might just blurb a little?
I've went away for a few days. I go every month. I visit the center of my Universe 🙂 The one person who has been there with/for me, their whole life & I believe will remain that way until I die 🙂 . . . & quite the large Family they have provided for me to share in 🙂 I go from, it almost seems like another Planet sometimes, my life is very quiet; to the center of my Universe, which includes 5 grand-children ranging in age from almost 2 to, going on 18; then there's the partner, the partners Parents and a large variety of friends 🙂 I often find myself thinking 'alein sound dimension' - there's so much noise on so many different levels! Every single one of them has every gadget known to mankind, and most of those gadgets make noise! And my World is a lot calmer, with a lot less going on - we're usually driving in the car, taking children to school, doing whatever shopping is necessary for the day in time for whatever seemingly endless appointment is due, . . . by the time my alarm goes off to make sure I wake up in time to get tired in time to go to sleep in time 😄 There's no way I could keep that pace up anymore! After a few days I find myself almost running away with my tail between my legs 🙂 But it's the perfect balance really, I do spend a lot of time alone - apart from my 3 furry, four-legged friends; but I am extremely lucky, my bond with my only child is of a strength I can't see breaking; I get a phone call or text every night & welcomed by a dozen open arms and smiling faces every month. I am lucky, I have a good life. Well, I think life is just a word, neither good nor bad. I have good experiences and I am happy 🙂

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I am glad they liked their rooms @Bubbles3.

Do you need to lie down for a while ?

Maybe sip a glass of water ?

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@Shaz51, I always get severe headaches after getting my fortnightly dose. I've been resting most of the day today. Tomorrow I hope to get the pool to swim some laps. I haven't done that in a long time, so I figure time for some self-care and boost the endorphins.

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I am glad they liked their rooms @Bubbles3. , how about a coll washer on your head while you lay down

time for some self-care @Queenie sounds like a nice idea , hoping you can have a good sleep tonight my friend

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Good Morning Mazy @Mazarita, Claire @outlander (I really love the new Avatar, wild, free and positive :)}, @Faith-and-Hope , @Shaz51 and Everybody 🙂

To answer your question Mazy I'd say no, I don't HAVE to go . . . & yet yes, I do. It's one of those complicated answers . . . to a fairly complicated question. It's the same for the financial help, no I don't have to . . . yes I do.

But I was so glad to hear somebody else say 'the watch really isn't neccesary', particularly in a household with so many outstanding bills! Thank you so much for the pep-talk 🙂 I have decided that when I'm asked again I will have to decline at least until I've been paid back some (as the partner borrow more last night); & I'll put that money into a separate account and use that to help them.

I absolutely don't mind you saying those things - I appreciate it It makes our friendship stronger, because I can see you care enough to say something. That's what I tried to do at xmas for my child. Thank-you

Love to all the need it, reaching for any strenghth that can be given.

Niqua

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Good morning, Niqua

Hugs for the complexity of yes and no answers, which I get, because of the complexity of life. So glad to hear you have resolved to say no to the next request until something is paid back. More than reasonable. Might I suggest that when you put that repaid money in the new account, that you don't tell them they will be getting it back again (even if you do help them with it once again).

As I mentioned in my message in the other thread, I'm focussed on cleaning the flat at the moment, and will be until Friday. My bedroom is so lovely after my five hours of work in there yesterday! It feels so much healthier to sleep there now that I've got the mould off the blinds and the dust off the overhead fan. Not to mention dusting and wiping every bloody thing in there and vaccuuming very thoroughly too, including under the bed. Some reorganisation and furniture moving, and decluttering. I haven't done a proper big clean on the room since I moved in five years ago, just basic maintenance mostly. It was very hard work on my body and I was streaming and dripping with sweat. Probably very good for me. I seem to feel okay for it this morning.

Anyway, I won't rave more. Just wanted to send you back a message with a bit of substance, just for you. Lots of love streaming your way. @Former-Member

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Evening NN seen your back online
How was your weekend ? @Former-Member ❤❤

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Does anyone know what happened to our little pea @Bunniekins? I missing our sweet pea. I hope she's okay. Starting to worry...

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I havent seen her either @Queenie ive been keeping an eye on her thread the yukky pukky water one but hasn't logged on yet. Someone (but cant remember who) said that she had a mishap or something and asked for mod assistance so im hoping things are alright

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Thanks @outlander. I do hope she comes back soon and things are being worked out for her offline.

Sending you some of my specially patented massive hugs @Bunniekins.

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me too @Queenie

please check in when you can @Bunniekins

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