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« on: April 30, 2012, 01:14:02 PM »
I know we have days that we keep down and the worlds seems to be crashing down.. But are there little phrases, jokes or even a song that keeps you going? I know for me there is.. So I wanted to start a post to share everyone elses.

To start this is a necklace I where almost everyday..(A little bit longer and I'll be fine). It was made By singer Nick Jonas, he has diabetes and it was after a song he wrote. But i wear it cuz it reminds me each day if i wait a little longer it is all going to workout. 
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 01:35:39 PM »
Pick me ups?

I tried that and it doesn't work.  I'll show you so listen carefully;  Reach down with both hands and place them under your knees.  Now lift.  See, you can't pick yourself up.   
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 01:53:28 PM »
LOL well I just fell off the back of my chair....so i just picked myself up and dropped myself. Does that count?  ;D
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2012, 02:11:53 PM »
Nope!

Lift one leg while standing.  Now, lift the other.

You get an "F".
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 02:26:12 PM »
Awwwwwwww

Wait F for Fantastic?  l :2thumbsup;

thou I would probably fall over either way Lol
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2012, 03:29:06 PM »
1.  Cards, I love cards.  I have several friends who are card senders (as am I) and when I get a card in the mail it makes me happy.

2. Wearing my rings.  For 5, almost 6, years I could not wear my wedding ring or my mother's wedding ring which she gave to me after my dad died.  Through pre-dialysis and dialysis my finger size changed so drastically from day to day that the never fit.  Now, post transplant, my fingers stay the same size and I can wear my rings.  That picks me up!
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2012, 02:27:37 PM »
Quote from: WishIKnew on April 30, 2012, 03:29:06 PM
1.  Cards, I love cards.  I have several friends who are card senders (as am I) and when I get a card in the mail it makes me happy.
I like sending cards ... I collect addresses, which helps in the sending of cards too.

*winkety-wink*
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 04:26:25 PM »
3. Birthdays, mine or anyone I love!

4. puzzles.  I just love finding where the  pieces go.  Feels like I'm a big problem solver!  LOL
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2012, 05:15:11 PM »
Me and my music...

Tim Mcgraw, Live Like You Were Dying..."2.7 seconds, on a bull named Fu Manchu"
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« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2012, 09:26:16 PM »
Quote from: conchman on May 01, 2012, 05:15:11 PM
Me and my music...

Tim Mcgraw, Live Like You Were Dying..."2.7 seconds, on a bull named Fu Manchu"

I am so on your page, conchman! I love that Tim McGraw song, and my iPod is my lifesaver at times. I especially like hooking it up in the car and just blasting it!!!

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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2012, 08:21:12 AM »
WishIKnew --- I couldn't sleep last night, so I tried to finish a puzzle my granddaughter and I started a few days ago.  Puzzles, reading and sewing are my go to's.   They calm me.  They ask nothing of me and I feel like I accomplished something.    And music -- El Divo is my favorite blasing music right now.  And IZ.   Better than Calgon!   :rofl;
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2012, 09:16:57 AM »
I'm with KarenInWA and conchman... I love my music!! I got it playing right now. I have a thing on the computer called spoitfy and it lets me get all the songs I want free!!
[quote author=KarenInWA link=topic=26418.msg425854#msg425854 date=1335932776

I am so on your page, conchman! I love that Tim McGraw song, and my iPod is my lifesaver at times. I especially like hooking it up in the car and just blasting it!!!

KarenInWA
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 I don't have a Ipod but a lot of the times went I'm home alone I will hook the computer up to the sound system and just blast it!  :yahoo;

a few of my favorites on a bad day are Reality by Kenny Chesney and Keep you head up by Andy Grammer.


Oh I also love broad games, just got to find someone to play with. LOL


Quote from: Poppylicious on May 01, 2012, 02:27:37 PM

I like sending cards ... I collect addresses, which helps in the sending of cards too.

*winkety-wink*


I would give you nmy address and you can send me a card when ever you like!  :rofl;
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2012, 10:12:59 AM »
Quote from: deniferfer on May 02, 2012, 09:16:57 AM
I would give you nmy address and you can send me a card when ever you like!  :rofl;
Anything I send now would probably have the Queen on it, what with EVERYTHING in the shops being geared up for the Jubilee.  That or the Olympics anyway.  Feel free to PM me your address. I shall now start saving up for some stamps!
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2012, 03:22:03 PM »
I can't figure out how to do private messages, but I'd LOVE to send a card to any of my IHDers who want one.  Send my your snail mail address.  I'll even try to make it a special one from here in lovely Elyria, Ohio.  Though there's not a lot special about Elyria, Ohio. 
And Poppy, I'd love something with the queen on it!

5. My dog.  She makes me so happy just by hanging out with me and loving me no matter what mood I'm in!

6.  movies, especially romantic comedies like The American President or You've Got Mail or Groundhog Day!  I can loose myself in them and realize I'm sitting here on the couch smiling.

 :flower; :flower; :flower;
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2012, 01:47:11 PM »
@WishIKnew did you get my address? btw cute movies!

Some other things that make my day

My cat, she is there for me whenever i need a friend

my sister, its just her and I at the house so we are always hanging out

then I love this phrase I take your reality and substitute my own  :rofl;
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« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2012, 06:35:18 PM »
The company of our grandchildren . I asked three year old toby who he loved best in the whole world , when he replied Daddy , I put on a sad face - his response " don't worry I'll love you first tomorrow , OK "
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« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2012, 06:39:12 PM »
@deniferfer - yep, got it!  Thanks!  Watch the mail box!

 :flower; :flower; :flower;
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« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2012, 07:06:13 PM »
@WishIKnew thanks so much!!! I can't wait!  :yahoo;

@brenda seal That is too cute! 
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« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2012, 07:53:41 PM »
hey I like cards too!! can I join in??
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« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2012, 09:52:06 PM »
@justme15, Sure just IM me your address
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« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2012, 09:56:42 PM »
This notion of sending cards via snail mail to each other is just brilliant!  How many people get handwritten notes or cards in the mail these days.  If y'all don't mind, I would just love to join in, so if anyone is interested in receiving a card from me, just send me a PM with your name and address!  I have a new batch of notecards I bought from the Morton Arboretum's giftshop a few weeks ago, so I'm ready for some proper correspondence!! :clap;
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« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2012, 10:52:36 PM »
Good Coffee and or chocolate, but prefer coffee in the morning first than chocolate! Or just getting out of the house. I use to love taking long drives to places I never been before just to see where that road went.
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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2012, 04:00:06 PM »
My pick me ups:
Dark chocolate
A cup of green tea with lots of ice
Chocolate cream pie- one piece
a hug from hubby
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2012, 04:13:37 PM »
Kitkatz, you had to say chocolate cream pie! :banghead;
I have a craving for a French Silk one right now or a plain chocolate cream pie. I could eat the whole thing tho! :-[ ;D
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Neuropathy in legs age 10

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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
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« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2012, 11:03:34 PM »
A pick-me up?

A big pair of boobs.

Today is honesty day.
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