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Last night about 9:30 I made a quick trip to the Walmart Neighborhood Mkt, which is just a mile away. I only had a few things in the cart. They opened a new lane, because there was only one open "regular" lane and the customer service lane. So I went over to the newly opened land and was unloading my groceries, and a younger lady, 40-ish, appears behind me in line, and starts helping me unload the gallons of milk and OJ and apple juice. I guess I must have looked tired, perhaps?? So my order gets rung up and I pay for it....and by golly, the sweet lady behind me comes around in front of me and proceeds to load all my groceries into my cart!! I did thank her, very nicely, and told her I would be paying it forward. So I am still wondering if perhaps I was just too slow or if she was in a big hurry, or if my shortness made me seem less capable? Anyway, I thought that was very nice, and I did really appreciate her help!!
Sitting in front of the computer, been here almost all day. It's really gorgeous outdoors. And I haven't even gotten dressed yet (it is 6:15 p.m.). Felt lousy, thought if I took it easy today it would get better. Instead just sitting here feeling sorry for myself. Lonely, wishing I had someone to stop by or even call. I usually don't mind this when I'm feeling good cuz I get out and breathe fresh air. Or find something to do.
What do some of you do when you find yourself having a day like today?
Some of you know Wendy.... she is becoming a wonderful cat. Very cute and sometimes comical. No pictures yet because I don't know how to do it. I have Windows 8.1 and that seems to have changed everything I could do before. Makes me mad. I'm electronically challenged to begin with. Once I learn how to do something, why do they change it?
Awww NYgal. Everyone has days like this. And I say, this, cause I had one today, sat at the computer all day looking at houses. But here, I would have eased my tensions by gardening if it were not so hot out. I guess there you can't do that. Anyway, I also get in the car and go to a store and talk to people. Or I read a good book. Or I go to the library so I won't spend $. Or I go for a walk in the indoor mall. Or I email old friends to see how they are. Or I trim the dogs, if they will cooperate. Or I clean ! Love to clean. Makes me feel better.
If you are craving human contact, you need a human so contact one ! People don't drop in anymore (at least not around here), so you have to go out to them. It's not easy.
Regarding the computer, I agree, why they don't leave well enough alone ? Just when you get the hang of it, POOF, it's gone. I hope your day is better tomorrow. Barb
Sitting in front of the computer, been here almost all day. It's really gorgeous outdoors. And I haven't even gotten dressed yet (it is 6:15 p.m.). Felt lousy, thought if I took it easy today it would get better. Instead just sitting here feeling sorry for myself. Lonely, wishing I had someone to stop by or even call. I usually don't mind this when I'm feeling good cuz I get out and breathe fresh air. Or find something to do.
What do some of you do when you find yourself having a day like today?
Some of you know Wendy.... she is becoming a wonderful cat. Very cute and sometimes comical. No pictures yet because I don't know how to do it. I have Windows 8.1 and that seems to have changed everything I could do before. Makes me mad. I'm electronically challenged to begin with. Once I learn how to do something, why do they change it?
I am on an antidepressant & still have days like that, although not so much since I moved to my apartment. For me, dark, dreary days depress me. As soon as it's sunny, I do fine. Sometimes I have to force myself to get out and/or do things.
And why do they change computer programs? Money. I use the help feature a lot. Even then though, it takes a lot longer.
PhxBarb: Thank you for understanding what today has felt like to me.
I normally do get in the car and go somewhere, grocery store, coffee shop, anything to get change of scenery and talk to others. But today I needed to stick close to the bathroom. I think I've been eating too much fruit. So today I've been an unwilling captive.
meo92953: I've been taking antidepressant for many, many years. Today's depression doesn't come close to how I used to feel before the meds. Today was really pretty out there, sunny and not too hot.
And with the computer / camera / pictures problem, even with help I still don't understand it. It was so easy before. Thought they would make things easier for us retired folks.
Last night about 9:30 I made a quick trip to the Walmart Neighborhood Mkt, which is just a mile away. I only had a few things in the cart. They opened a new lane, because there was only one open "regular" lane and the customer service lane. So I went over to the newly opened land and was unloading my groceries, and a younger lady, 40-ish, appears behind me in line, and starts helping me unload the gallons of milk and OJ and apple juice. I guess I must have looked tired, perhaps?? So my order gets rung up and I pay for it....and by golly, the sweet lady behind me comes around in front of me and proceeds to load all my groceries into my cart!! I did thank her, very nicely, and told her I would be paying it forward. So I am still wondering if perhaps I was just too slow or if she was in a big hurry, or if my shortness made me seem less capable? Anyway, I thought that was very nice, and I did really appreciate her help!!
Whatever the motivation, that was a sweet thing for her to do. Help is help no matter the reason.
PhxBarb: Thank you for understanding what today has felt like to me.
I normally do get in the car and go somewhere, grocery store, coffee shop, anything to get change of scenery and talk to others. But today I needed to stick close to the bathroom. I think I've been eating too much fruit. So today I've been an unwilling captive.
meo92953: I've been taking antidepressant for many, many years. Today's depression doesn't come close to how I used to feel before the meds. Today was really pretty out there, sunny and not too hot.
And with the computer / camera / pictures problem, even with help I still don't understand it. It was so easy before. Thought they would make things easier for us retired folks.
Even us tecchie types get impatient with all the changes-for-the-sake-of-change.
NE folk, is this going to be another cold and wet summer? I'm considering making some cornbread because it's so cool, DH is whining that he's cold......
I'm not a NE folk just a Midwest one but it sure is looking like a cold, wet summer I'm so tired of being cold, and though the temps have been barely reaching the 70's the humidity here has stayed consistently above 50% for over a month! Yesterday was 63 degrees with 65% humidity. Everything has a damp feel and no we don't have a dehumidifier
Of course my brother doesn't feel the cold like I do and he won't let me turn on the furnace - dang he's got every window open and a dang fan running constantly in his bedroom. Can't wait until I can get the h e double hockey pucks out of here!
Last night about 9:30 I made a quick trip to the Walmart Neighborhood Mkt, which is just a mile away. I only had a few things in the cart. They opened a new lane, because there was only one open "regular" lane and the customer service lane. So I went over to the newly opened land and was unloading my groceries, and a younger lady, 40-ish, appears behind me in line, and starts helping me unload the gallons of milk and OJ and apple juice. I guess I must have looked tired, perhaps?? So my order gets rung up and I pay for it....and by golly, the sweet lady behind me comes around in front of me and proceeds to load all my groceries into my cart!! I did thank her, very nicely, and told her I would be paying it forward. So I am still wondering if perhaps I was just too slow or if she was in a big hurry, or if my shortness made me seem less capable? Anyway, I thought that was very nice, and I did really appreciate her help!!
It couldbe a payback & many thanks to that young woman,wish I'd thought of that one. I have felt guilty for mey years because I was not patient & did resent the time I had to spend to take her shopping.PoP
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Last night about 9:30 I made a quick trip to the Walmart Neighborhood Mkt, which is just a mile away. I only had a few things in the cart. They opened a new lane, because there was only one open "regular" lane and the customer service lane. So I went over to the newly opened land and was unloading my groceries, and a younger lady, 40-ish, appears behind me in line, and starts helping me unload the gallons of milk and OJ and apple juice. I guess I must have looked tired, perhaps?? So my order gets rung up and I pay for it....and by golly, the sweet lady behind me comes around in front of me and proceeds to load all my groceries into my cart!! I did thank her, very nicely, and told her I would be paying it forward. So I am still wondering if perhaps I was just too slow or if she was in a big hurry, or if my shortness made me seem less capable? Anyway, I thought that was very nice, and I did really appreciate her help!!
I'm so tired of being cold, and though the temps have been barely reaching the 70's the humidity here has stayed consistently above 50% for over a month! Yesterday was 63 degrees with 65% humidity. Everything has a damp feel and no we don't have a dehumidifier 