Need to vent

Hello @Shaz51 How are you? How was the shopping trip?

Hello and hugs my @Eve7

The shopping trip was very nice day put xxx

But it was all ruined when we got home by my mum xx

Sorry to hear that happened @Shaz51

Maybe your Mum and my granddaughter could move in together and keep each other company.

Lol @Eve7 . If only...

@Shaz51 , sorry to hear your day was also spoiled.... live and learn. What goes around, comes around.

Hi @BlueBay , how are you? Do walks help ease the pain?
And with the second vaxx, I never had any probs. No issues with the first either. I was supposed to go back to work onsite on Monday. Unfortunately, DHHS called me and said I need to isolate for 14 days because I'm a primary close contact of a positive case. Then this evening I found out that I'm a close contact of 2 positive cases! I thought I'd be able to see humans at work next week....looks like I'll be staring at my computer screen for another 2 weeks...sad story.

Never mind. Flip side is, I'm going to pre-record all my lessons so I can still do what I planned to do with the kids onsite. This is a lot of work, but I need to do it for my own sanity. Also, I'm going to make the best use of my quarantine to complete my last uni assignment....

If I don't look at the positives, I'll just get frustrated and upset.

BPDSurvivor

Hello @BlueBay , @Eve7 , @Zoe7 , @Emelia8 , @MDT , @Shaz51 , @BPDSurvivor

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Responding to comments in today's “Need to vent” thread posts.

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@BlueBay - Noticed that you cut down to 1 tab, which is good if it works, so you still have one in reserve in case you need it. Lentil soup -yum yum.

Like @Eve7 and others have said, I hope that you have had some relief from pain and discomfort today.

Went out with a friend to a town 100 km up the road for a gathering which was pleasant. I was the passenger, so I was able to see more of what was going by than I am usually able to do as driver. I have written about it on my “Henry's Landing Strip & Hangar” thread.

Have felt the arm pain from the vaccination, same as last time. But not the headache or stomach ache so far, for this 2nd one. A little lethargic – sounds like the way that your son seems to have felt.

I hope that tomorrow is a pleasant day for you and your family.

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@Eve7 – sounds like a really exhilarating day, as coach for the athletes with their successes.

As is the case with sporting achievements, accolades and congratulations to the coach as well as the athletes. So pleased to hear from you of how proud you are of and for them.

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@MDT – Hoping that your meeting with friends is enjoyable and reassuring. If you make the decision to take a dive into the social activities, I hope that you can psych yourself up for the occasion to give yourself the best chance of enjoying the gathering and passing that enjoyment on and sharing it with others. It is what is in your mind that determines what happens, for better or for worse.

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@Zoe7 – I hope that your day has been uplifting and enjoyable.

I hope you and @Eve7 don't mind me adding 2 cents worth, but I like your thoughts about boundaries and compliance. If the lass is old enough to own and drive a car, she is old enough to take responsibility for her life and behaviour. If I recall correctly, similar issues have come up recently, so this is not the first time.

Good days end badly when we allow them to.

Boundaries, expectations, compliance and reality checks all supported. And no psychological blackmail by gd. And 2nd the “so be proud of yourself too.” offered by @Zoe7 , {unless someone else already has 2nd, in which case I'll take 3rd place}.

And remain calm, quiet, self-assured and firm.

As @BlueBay says, “you don't deserve to be treated like that.” {and I am adding my thought} unless you think that you do. If you don't, be firm.

Should I be sorry for being so bold? I'll just say sorry in advance and be done with it.

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@Emelia8 – Hi, Hope that your day was really pleasant and fulfilling.

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@Shaz51 – you didn't give much detail on what happened when you came home.

I hope that the pleasure of the day will still carry over for you.

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@BPDSurvivor – Positive anticipation seems to have been delayed for you as well. I like the way that you have described dealing with the situation. A definite plan. In so many ways, over the last year and a half+, we have had hopes raised and dashed. Barriers to family, friends, work associates, and people for whom we have varying degrees of responsibility.

Pleased that the vaccination process was relatively smooth for you.

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With Best Wishes to All

@HenryX

Sending lots of love to everyone and hoping for a much better day xox

@BlueBay @MDT @HenryX @BPDSurvivor @Shaz51

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How are you @Eve7 today? I am flat, not doing much at all. Went down the street this morning with hubby for a coffee down the beach. But that's it. Home resting as much as possible. I have so much on my mind that i can't seperate it atm. There seems to be so much i have to do now and in the near future (selling our home early next year and moving to i don't know where!!!); it's such a stressful period. And with Christimas only 10 weeks away I am stressing as to how on earth am i going to buy presents for everyone with very limited amount of money. I think everyone will get noty very much this year. I am getting really anxious and overwhelmed with the thought of Christmas.

Hi to my friends - @MDT @HenryX @BPDSurvivor @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Anastasia @oceangirl

hope everyone is having a nice Sunday afternoon xxxxx

I went for a walk with some girlfriends this morning and then we had breakfast together at the beach @BlueBay I had a lovely time and then I came home.

Back to work tomorrow 💛

glad you had a nice day lovely @Eve7 , hope tomorrow will be a good day for you xxx

@MDT @HenryX @BPDSurvivor @Shaz51 @oceangirl @Emelia8 and others reading

I heard today that lockdown in Victoria will ease on Thursday this week. We can visit with up to 10 people inside.

I straight away thought of going to see my parents. I am double vacc and they have had one vac. i spoke to mum before and she says to me 'oh no visitors for us until we have our second vac which is middle of December"

how long before having second astrazenca vac?

so i am guessing that i won't see her or dad until xmas if we're lucky. If not that will be 6 months of not seeing my dad. All i want is a hug, talk to him.

i feel like she is now using this covid as an excuse. I know they are in their 80's and are being very careful which i understand.

i am trying not to worry about it.

So really no difference for me. still stuck at home with nowhere to go. No money to do or go anywhere.

i feel like giving up on my crafts that i was goinog to try to sell. nothing is working out how i want to - so i am feeling like a failure and 'what's the point'. i have no faith in myself.