What's on your agenda for today?

I guess I'll go to a monthly Alzheimer's caregivers support group this evening. I confess I find these meetings very depressing. I get to tell my misery story and then I have to listen to everyone else's. I have gained some useful information and I believe in theory the concept of support groups, but the subject is so depressing.
 
Evenin' Everyone,

Sorry I've been a bit quiet but the last few days have exhausted me more than I Could have imagined. I think going back to work so soon after the surgery then having the whole Birthday weekend the day after a long exhausting 13 hour shift just about finished me off..and really a shock to me ( someone who is always full of energy) to be side-swiped good and proper in that way.

Anyhooo the Concert went well except there were no lumbar supports on the seats so I had to stand in the aisle for most of the concert but no biggie...but the most upsetting part was that no-one was allowed to film or take pictures of any kind during the concert or the meet and greet...that kind of spoiled it a little bit for me. They had ushers lined up all along the aisles to ensure no-one sneaked a photo and they were honestly like little Hitlers jumping on people immediately they saw a phone appear..and warning them to put it away or leave.

We left just as they last few notes of the last song was being sung, mainly to avoid the crowds on exit..so I managed to get one sneaky photo..albeit blurry cuz my camera is just not up to night shots annoyingly.. just as we were about to go out the door.. so here's the only shot I managed to get.
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Back to work tomorrow morning so up again at 5am...roll on my holidays :cool:
 
Josiah, I hear you. I concur that gaining information is helpful, but not everyone benefits from the 'sharing' aspects of support groups, for many it actually becomes a depressant. Some individuals find distraction a far more valuable tool in dealing with an ongoing tragic situations, than a continual internal/verbal examination. I know that when my mother was going through her own decline, I would have found constantly rehashing the situation untenable. There is no one answer , just what works for you.
 
Sorry I've been a bit quiet but the last few days have exhausted me more than I Could have imagined. I think going back to work so soon after the surgery then having the whole Birthday weekend the day after a long exhausting 13 hour shift just about finished me off..and really a shock to me ( someone who is always full of energy) to be side-swiped good and proper in that way.
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Chronic pain just wears you ragged and then to do a 13 hour shift, that's brutal. I really feel for you Holly.
 
Good sunny morning, boys and girls. After eight long days and nights of rain and more rain, the sky is clear this morning. Woohoo and stuff. Yesterday afternoon and evening were downright scary here with tornadoes, high winds and so much hail that people had to clear it away with shovels. There was no calm before the storm. The calm is now, and it is glorious:)

If anybody needs me today, I'll be either laying sod or planting flowers. Just walk around the side of the house to the back, and there I'll be!
 
LOL QS. We used to joke that Up North our summer was July 4. Usually. The summer that I was 7 or 8, it sNOwed. Just a few years ago, we had frost the morning of the 4th.
 
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LOL QS. We used to joke that Up North our summer was July 4. Usually. The summer that I was 7 or 8, it sNOwed. Just a few years ago, we had frost the morning of the 4th.
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Usually in Chicago, we go from cold and rainy to 90 degrees. Spring is a non-season. Our poor furnaces go from blowing heat to blowing air conditioning without a break.
 
Georgia, I can only imagine how nice and fresh it must feel after all that rain . . . sigh

Well, another sunny, dry day in San Diego. I'm meeting a friend for lunch. She's been retired for about four months now and I suspect she hasn't decided what her priorities are yet - classes, volunteer work, maybe a part-time job. We're going to an area that has lots of consignment, antique, used book stores, etc. so we'll browse around after lunch. Should be fun.
 
Glinda, your outing sounds like just the kinds of things I like to do. Have a great time, and hope it doesn't get too hot.

Georgia, it must feel great to finally have the rain over and done with. Enjoy your day.

Its around 8-9 C here and cloudy. Not sure what I'm doing yet, maybe catch up on some housework and then out for a walk.
 
Busy morning. Went to car dealer to check on my warranty. We're good for three more years. Next, Apple Store to see if they could help,with a small problem. They did. So far, batting 100%. Next was Brighthouse cable to have them put us on summer schedule. Much cheaper that way. Stopped at store, got a couple scratch off tickets. Took Mama to lunch and then came home.

Sat down, scratched $5.00 ticket and won $200.00 bucks. Really batting 100% now. :sentimental:
The day's half over and if someone doesn't come along and screw it up, it will be a very good day.
 

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