.....GOOD FRIENDS ARE ONE OF LIFE'S PRICELESS GIFTS!
(Infinite thanks to Belindaann38, who wrote to me ... and by doing so, inspired me to post an update of my activities since my last entry of December 22, 2002.
Belinda is a very dear person, who never ceases to amaze me with her acts of kindness. How lovely of her to send me a personal email inquiry about my welfare. Here is my response to her & my update for everyone else who may be interested.)
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I'm basically okay. I had a lot of invites for the holidays, and was able to do most of them. This was a surprise, because in all of the eleven-plus years that I've been disabled, 2002 has actually been the worst housebound year I've gone through so far; however, I did more socializing and activities, between Turkey Day in November, and New Years, than I did the whole rest of the year combined!
During and after that, I went on a classic Bi-Polar, manic episode, spending spree (it's always with $$$ that I don't really have to throw away), and became overwhelmed with the mountain of returns I was forced to deal with when it ended! I went into the expected slump afterwards, and didn't have a thing to do with the internet or my email for ten days, til today.
Add the fact that I was on a terrible eating binge for about 10 days (18 days, counting holiday events)... the worst in a long time, and I had my hands full "up to here" with myself! (Actually, I haven't completely recovered from the effect of the binge. I'm not exactly binging for the last week or so, but my eating is still mildly troubled, and out of control "around the edges", if anyone understands that.)
Of course, over the 62 year span of my life, this stuff is pretty typical, but it's never easy to deal with ..... no matter how many times I go through it. I take it in my stride and accept it overall --- BUT I DON'T LIKE IT!
Beyond & in spite of all that (I learned decades ago, how to enjoy myself, no matter what!), I had a really lovely and blessed holiday season! I hope all of you did too.
I still have to go through and acknowledge everyone who's interacted with my site. I'll do it as soon as I can! (Still trying to play "catch-up" with reams of unfinished personal biz & chores.)
Lots of Original Earthmom hugs and love to all!
Shell
Comments (3)
I LIKE YOUR TITLE! I HAVE FOUND GOOD FRIENDS AND I KNOW THERE MY BLESSINGS. IF WE ALL COULD BE AS THANKFUL FOR OUR BLESSINGS MAYBE WE WOULD HAVE MORE OF THEM. HAVE A GOOD WEEK-END
i tried to pst in your chatt box hope i did it right lol, hugs fancy
thanks for the rave reviews
i am glad to see you are coming out of the fog again...and may you stay there for a long while 
I know all to well about the binge eating and the over spending..but unlike you i cant return what i buy...and i always end up regretting it..im learning and trying to not do the same this time...once its paid its staying that way..
sounds like you enjoyed all of the visits and that is good
hugs to you
belinda
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