The Drop in Centre

[mollyhousemouse]

good morning Sirs & friends

 

[Mikiesboy]

[Kitt]

1 hour ago, mollyhousemouse said:

good morning Sirs & friends

 

Easier said than done

[Kitt]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Also easier said. Fortunately, this I have more control over.

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, Kitt said:

Easier said than done

 

1 hour ago, Kitt said:

Also easier said. Fortunately, this I have more control over.

both are things we practice in our Lifestyle ... and while we will never reach the perfection, these mantras help keep us on the right path. They buoy our spirits and keep us working toward this place we may only reach now and again.

[kbois]

2 hours ago, mollyhousemouse said:

good morning Sirs & friends

 

 

2 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Both of these ring so true. The older I get the more I realize that my happiness is solely dependant on me making the best out of how I react to what goes on around me. 

I finally sent a text to my brother down here asking if he wanted me to take mom for a few days. He texted back one word. "No". 

He's still pissed at me and I really don't give a damn. He bitches about me to our other brother (who agrees with me) and doesn't get why it's really not a good idea to have mom out and about right now. I swear he wasn't this stupid when we were younger. 

So for the first time in my life I won't be able to share Christmas with my mom. Her dementia has gotten to the point where holding a conversation is almost impossible. But I'll call her anyway. 

Its a blow to my happiness, which I'll counter by remembering how she used to be and those memories will make me happy. 

[mollyhousemouse]

4 hours ago, Kitt said:

Easier said than done

 

3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

 

both are things we practice in our Lifestyle ... and while we will never reach the perfection, these mantras help keep us on the right path. They buoy our spirits and keep us working toward this place we may only reach now and again.

it's important for me to keep my self talk, my inner dialogue, as positive as possible.

[kbois]

24 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

 

it's important for me to keep my self talk, my inner dialogue, as positive as possible.

And whenever you need a boost you know where to look...this wonderful, sometimes goofy group has your back as well as each other's. 🤪

My favorite scene from Finding Nemo is when Darla is banging on the tank and Peach (the starfish) keeps repeating "find a happy place! find a happy place! find a happy place!"

We all have that inner happy place. Some days it's easier to find than others. 

[spyke]

8 minutes ago, kbois said:

We all have that inner happy place. Some days it's easier to find than others. 

I've found that the less I bang my head against brick walls, the easier my inner happy place is to find. That and I often repeat "it is what it is."  I guess it's my own version of the serenity prayer because Lord knows there's just too much crap that I can't change. 

I hate to hear what you're going through with your mother and I am sad for you. But you are so wise to set this aside and remember how she was. 

 

[Fae Briona]

Trying to make a cinnamon bread and some soft ginger-molasses cookies for tomorrow. Reminded of why I don't bake.  <sigh>

Having a mile panic attack all afternoon. We are going up to see my brother and his wife, and will let them know we're married (unless I completely panic before then).

[Sherye Story Reader]

I am going out and drive around to look at Christmas lights with my stepdaughter in law and we will go eat first. Even taking my dog with us to go look at them. She has been wanting to go for a drive too!

[Mikiesboy]

14 minutes ago, Story Reader said:

I am going out and drive around to look at Christmas lights with my stepdaughter in law and we will go eat first. Even taking my dog with us to go look at them. She has been wanting to go for a drive too!

Have a great time!!!  

[Mikiesboy]

44 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

Trying to make a cinnamon bread and some soft ginger-molasses cookies for tomorrow. Reminded of why I don't bake.  <sigh>

Having a mile panic attack all afternoon. We are going up to see my brother and his wife, and will let them know we're married (unless I completely panic before then).

try not to panic ... be proud of your marriage and husband (i know You are) . and i hope your baking came out.  i baked mincemeat tarts today..

[Fae Briona]

14 minutes ago, Story Reader said:

I am going out and drive around to look at Christmas lights with my stepdaughter in law and we will go eat first. Even taking my dog with us to go look at them. She has been wanting to go for a drive too!

SP and I were going to go drive around last night and do that -- not sure what came up that we didn't. He's working this evening.

[kbois]

1 hour ago, Fae Briona said:

Trying to make a cinnamon bread and some soft ginger-molasses cookies for tomorrow. Reminded of why I don't bake.  <sigh>

Having a mile panic attack all afternoon. We are going up to see my brother and his wife, and will let them know we're married (unless I completely panic before then).

Sounds delicious. I like molasses cookies. I haven't made cookies from scratch in a long time...

I did get apples to make a pie. I'm out of Fireball though so I'll have to sacrifice the cinnamon whiskey that came in the gift pack my boss gave me. 

I also have a confession I need absolution for. I stopped at the Amish grocery on the way home and blew my Christmas dinner budget all the way into next Christmas. Oops. 

Good luck with your brother and sil. 

Edited December 24, 2020 by kbois

[spyke]

3 minutes ago, kbois said:

I also have a confession I need absolution for. I stopped at the Amish grocery on the way home and blew my Christmas dinner budget all the way into next Christmas. Oops. 

Say one Hail Mary, do a shot of cinnamon whisky,  then say one more Hail Mary and you may consider yourself absolved my child. 🙏  🤣

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Story Reader said:

I am going out and drive around to look at Christmas lights with my stepdaughter in law and we will go eat first. Even taking my dog with us to go look at them. She has been wanting to go for a drive too!

Enjoy the lights. As for the pooch, a need for car ride is imbedded in a dog’s DNA. 

[rickproehl]

49 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Enjoy the lights. As for the pooch, a need for car ride is imbedded in a dog’s DNA. 

... and the window must be rolled down and the dog’s head is looking out. 

[rickproehl]

2 hours ago, Fae Briona said:

Trying to make a cinnamon bread and some soft ginger-molasses cookies for tomorrow. Reminded of why I don't bake.  <sigh>

Having a mile panic attack all afternoon. We are going up to see my brother and his wife, and will let them know we're married (unless I completely panic before then).

Fae just be yourself and hold SP’s hand things will work out. stay safe and have a good trip.

[Reader1810]

5 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

... and the window must be rolled down and the dog’s head is looking out. 

Yes!!  

[Kitt]

45 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

... and the window must be rolled down and the dog’s head is looking out. 

 

39 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Yes!!  

Don't forget, car must be moving fast enough to make the ears flap in the breeze

[kbois]

15 minutes ago, Kitt said:

 

Don't forget, car must be moving fast enough to make the ears flap in the breeze

And the jowls stretch out like a balloon!

[Sherye Story Reader]

I am the Spirit of Christmas coming back to sc... oh I mean wish you all a Merry Christmas! Love you all!

[Sherye Story Reader]

Ok who turned the heater off outside today here in West Texas?

[Mikiesboy]

33 minutes ago, Story Reader said:

I am the Spirit of Christmas coming back to sc... oh I mean wish you all a Merry Christmas! Love you all!

love you back xo