by Marilyn M.
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February 14, 2007

This Is What I'm Talking About

January 26, 2009 04:17 PM EST (Updated: January 26, 2009 04:18 PM EST)
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This Is What I'm Talking About

by Marilyn Mackenzie

 

Remember the poem and information I provided the other day called, "What in the world is fibro fog?"

This is fibro fog!


 

I opened up the cabinet under my kitchen sink, and lo and behold, there were flowers under there!

Hmmm.

I think that someone from my church gave them to me after church one Sunday, but I'm not sure how long ago it was.  I think it was after I was in the hospital, then ran off to Pittsburgh for my aunt's funeral.  But that was back in December.  Surely they haven't been under the sink ever since.

But...they must have been. 

I sort of remember putting them there - I think - because hubby and I were going somewhere and the cats were so interested in the flowers that I figured they would knock them over, break the vase and put water everywhere.  Plus I wasn't sure what might happen if the dogs and cats tried eating them.

But then again...I could be imagining remembering too. 

Yeppers, that's fibro fog.  Want some?

My world...and welcome to it.
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Comments: 98

C A. Jan 26, 2009, 4:18pm EST
OMG! Glad to know I'm not the only one who has fibro fog. I've only had one instance, so far, and it was a detailed conversation that I have NO memory of whatsoever. Kinda scary, isn't it?
Marilyn M. Jan 26, 2009, 4:19pm EST
It sure is, CA. I imagine it's like memory problems the elderly have....but much too soon!!!
Janie E. Jan 26, 2009, 4:21pm EST
Wow!!!!
Mark N. Jan 26, 2009, 4:24pm EST
i had one instance where i took a bag of meat, actual meat like steaks, pork chops and so on, out to our freezer with all good intentions of freezing them. We found them by the freezer a week later as we were getting ready to bring them down to our sons new apt.
So yeah i can relate.
Mary M. Jan 26, 2009, 4:25pm EST
LOL. I once put the outgoing mail in the fridge -- the mailman knocked on my door and handed me my half gallon of milk back. How embarrassing!
JOHN BECK Jan 26, 2009, 4:43pm EST
As I commented before, whatever fibro fog is, I'm sure you're in it! :)
Marilyn M. Jan 26, 2009, 4:46pm EST
Yeah, thanks a lot John. Not sure how I'm supposed to take that.
Marilyn M. Jan 26, 2009, 4:47pm EST
Thanks to the kind person who decided that my explaining my malady deserved a one. Bless your heart for coming by and increasing my page views.
Shirley U Understand Me S. Jan 26, 2009, 4:56pm EST
I am deep in empathy, Marilyn. The fog can sometimes overwhelm me too. I hope this day is going well for you.
Marilyn M. Jan 26, 2009, 5:01pm EST
I did discover that flowers preserve well under the sink. :)
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 26, 2009, 5:14pm EST
LOL, I can totally relate to this. Now, were you looking for something else you lost while you found these flowers? That's what usually happens to me. While looking for something I lost I find something I didn't realize was lost.
David C. Jan 26, 2009, 5:17pm EST
Not too long ago I had a conversation with my wife for several minutes before I realized I was listening to her on voice mail. (sounds like something I should put in a post)
Marilyn M. Jan 26, 2009, 5:23pm EST
Nana, I was so surprised at finding the flowers under the sink, that I totally forgot why I was looking under there. :)
Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 26, 2009, 6:06pm EST
suprize to see them still around abit wilted I think yet still there,,,
kimberly g. Jan 26, 2009, 6:19pm EST
so that is what it is called! I thought I had a virus.
Laurie R. Jan 26, 2009, 8:35pm EST
Oh man Marilyn. I was going to say, in the picture the flowers don't look really bad for being under there so long. Thanks for the explanation.
Nancy S. Jan 26, 2009, 9:38pm EST
That can be pretty scary. Sometimes I get concerned with my forgetfullness.
Baylee C. Jan 26, 2009, 11:39pm EST
God, your writing is so familiar, it's scary.
Debra H. Jan 27, 2009, 2:48am EST
Big hugs for you.
L. H. Jan 27, 2009, 8:03am EST
Will be back to read some more of your stuff, but since you mentioned that you've been getting db 1's, I thought I'd give ya a db 10.
Marilyn M. Jan 27, 2009, 8:10am EST
Awww, hoiw sweet, LH.
Angela A. Jan 27, 2009, 9:38am EST
Marilyn I feel bad about having to say this but its the bit of purple you can still see in the flowers that give you a sence of what flowers these are and the flowers are the ones your church gave you. I remember the vase too. The shape of it I mean. You seemed as if you wanted to know what ones they were so I am trying to help is all.
Toni V. Jan 27, 2009, 9:45am EST
LOL. I've put things out of the way of the dogs before and completely forgotten about it too.
Ainsley Jo Phillips Jan 29, 2009, 11:15pm EST
I remember I had my mom in my minivan and we were going to a place out on Highway 32/Nichol Avenue in Edgewood (a little community connected to Anderson) called Nick's Donuts.

They not only make great donuts but, also, pizzas to die for. I think we were just going there to grab some donuts that afternoon.

It was back in February or March of 2007--not long after meeting Russell online (January 15)--and I was bending her ear about him and went right past the donut place!

So, I turned into the car wash that was practically across the highway from it, and--still blabbering on about Russell--headed towards Nick's Donuts and kept on driving east.

So, I turn around in the parking lot of Marsh Supermarket (somewhere under 100 feet from Nick's going east and on the same side of the highway), and I think that I returned to the Marathon Car Wash one more time before finally pulling into Nick's Donuts.

Methinks I've just described to you a full-blown case of


spring fever

which is a very close cousin of fibro fog! LOL
Brian .. Jan 30, 2009, 12:13am EST
my wife has it, too.
sorry you do.
Ainsley Jo Phillips Jan 30, 2009, 12:16am EST
I should have read the other post first. I wasn't thinking that you were talking about the effects of fibromyalgia because what you described here re: leaving a plant in a cabinet, etc. just sounded like what I go through at times when my head is in the clouds.

Your poem is wonderful, btw. It reminds me of freewriting and paints a picture of a wandering mind.
Mary Ann S. Jan 31, 2009, 11:20pm EST
The flowers still look nice.
A good picture.
queen.susan . Feb 1, 2009, 1:22am EST
Hi, Marilyn.
Sorry that you have this, too.
I tell people we have to laugh about it
or we'd spend all day crying.
I know EXACTLY what you're talking about
with the Fibro Fog.
JoAnne D. Feb 1, 2009, 1:10pm EST
Well they are pretty. Glad they didn't die in the dark.
ashley a. Feb 3, 2009, 6:54am EST
very pretty raoc
Johnice R. Feb 3, 2009, 7:27am EST
Congrats, Member of the day from---Random Acts of Comments member.
Rachel W. Feb 3, 2009, 1:21pm EST
The flowers are still gorgeous even after all that time.
juley g. Feb 3, 2009, 1:52pm EST
How neat!
Kayleigh M. Feb 3, 2009, 2:06pm EST
Thats funny! What a pleasant surprise! Haha Even if they were wilted
David S. Feb 3, 2009, 7:30pm EST
Still don't know what Fibro frog is :) Enjoy some random comments.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Feb 5, 2009, 7:57pm EST
The body and brain are interesting things...sometimes frustrating, but interesting....
Donna T. Feb 6, 2009, 12:34am EST
welcome to my world too.
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Feb 6, 2009, 12:39am EST
David..it is the inability to concentrate or remember due to cognitive dysfunction.
Jim W. Feb 7, 2009, 11:40am EST
Mark, keep your eyes open for any other instances of it you may have. Men can get Fibromyalgia, too. I have it just like Marilyn. The only difference is that it hits men less frequently and usually less severly than it does women. Marilyn's symptoms are much worse than mine. But, I have it, too. There are times when I will walk into a room and forget why I went there. Then I retrace my steps, and, thankfully, the reason will come back to mind and I'll head back there again. And here's a double one for you - lol. One day within the last couple weeks I started to put something in the refrigerator that didn't belong there, but caught myself before I did. What makes it a double is that writing this right now I can't remember what it was I started to PUT in there. LOL

Everything Marilyn, and a few others here at Gather have said about laughing about it is true. Making it a fun time, including in conversations with others, beats the beans out of enduring the frustration and emotional stress that would come with doing it the other way. And the neat thing is Marilyn and I support each other on this so we can really have some fun verbal exchanges when this stuff happens, and be making sure we KEEP it on the fun side of things at the same time. In the sense of dealing with that, and all the other symptoms of Fibro, it's neat that we both have it. We dont have to explain it to each other; we just keep each other updated on what's hurting. But I still wish her symptoms weren't so darn severe.
Bridget ♥ Feb 7, 2009, 11:02pm EST
(HUGS)
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Feb 10, 2009, 11:57am EST
Ohhh wow, sounds like something I'd do??!! Putting a can of spray startch in the refrig or carrying the TV remote around in my purse is a norm for me...Take care friend!
*LORA* M. Feb 10, 2009, 9:24pm EST
oh my
Donald M. Feb 11, 2009, 6:09pm EST
The memory can play tricks on you at any age.
Alison H. Feb 12, 2009, 1:19pm EST
Oh, too bad you didn't get to enjoy the flowers when they were at their best. At least you can still laugh at yourself a little bit!
Alison H. Feb 12, 2009, 1:21pm EST
I'm sure the other symptoms are no laughing matter whatsoever.
Chelsea R. Feb 12, 2009, 1:30pm EST
:)
Sandra L. Feb 13, 2009, 10:51pm EST
I don't have fibro, but yesterday when I drove to Olympia I couldn't remember which lane was the fast lane and which was the slow. I felt too stupid to call my husband and ask him.
Melanie B. Feb 15, 2009, 6:31pm EST
((HUGS))
~ Thank you for sharing.

~*Points Nation*~
Elizabeth B. Feb 15, 2009, 8:06pm EST
wow~ they are pretty though :>}
Terry M. Feb 15, 2009, 11:38pm EST
Intersrting post!
peggy g. Feb 20, 2009, 8:16am EST
that i so easy to relate too , makes me feel a little better when i know others do little silly things too , thanks for posting
ELLEN B. Feb 20, 2009, 8:30am EST
I have put the sugar in the fridge before in the morining. You are ok, too many of us have it. Ellen B
Ashley Prince Feb 20, 2009, 10:01am EST
Maybe that's what I have!! lol I'm actually going to a specialist for it. I forget far too easily and my doctor was very worried at my last visit, especially since i'm only 19. Hopefully nothing will be wrong. Glad to know that forgetfulness has a better name! :)
Ashley Prince Feb 20, 2009, 10:01am EST
Oh ya! Points Nations
ashley a. Feb 20, 2009, 10:15am EST
Stopping by from
Bethany C. Feb 20, 2009, 1:10pm EST
No wonder David has entire conversations with me that he doesn't remember! He does odd things, too. But the couple of forgotten conversations really had me worried for a bit there.
Now, for an encouraging word...His (The Lord's) strength is made perfect in weakness...
So smile! Be encouraged! You're doing great things for the kingdom of God despite your fibro fog!
Marilyn M. Feb 20, 2009, 1:58pm EST
Thanks, Bethany. You're a great encourager. :)
Ginger C. Feb 20, 2009, 2:09pm EST
I thought I was only one who did things like that! LOL! Hang in there!
Sharon P. Feb 20, 2009, 4:26pm EST
I think we all do that now and then. Points Nation.
Glome . . . Feb 20, 2009, 4:41pm EST
They look in amazingly good shape :)
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Solskin Iam Feb 20, 2009, 5:06pm EST
seems like you are talking about my everyday life lol....... i really feel for you......
points nation
Glome . . . Feb 20, 2009, 5:48pm EST
Have a good week end.
Lexa Daily Feb 20, 2009, 6:13pm EST
You know what? Now that I think of it, I think my older sister might have that. She never remembers things she's said to you. How is that diagnosed? Thanks so much for sharing. Just a thought maybe for important things, you can leave yourself "breadcrumbs", little reminders or notes in different places while you're thinking of it. Take care of yourself.


Lexa
Doris "Toadmama" Pearson Feb 20, 2009, 6:38pm EST
These flowers etc would make a great watercolor painting...

from points nation
Dana F. Feb 20, 2009, 9:27pm EST
Interesting pic..I'm about to post some that I swear I think are the same ones!

-Points Nation
Leora E. Feb 20, 2009, 10:28pm EST
I wanted to make a long comment, but I can't find my way OUT of the fog !! LOL.. I do soooo much of this , that the list is just too long to mention...LOL..........Points Nation
stacy k. Feb 22, 2009, 11:26am EST
I made it from! Been busy with school. I get fibro fog usually when I am REALLY tired. Stopping by from Points Nation!
~~ Sarina ~~ Feb 22, 2009, 6:48pm EST
I have a friend who suffers from Fibro Fog and often mentions it. She keeps her sense of humor about it. Glad to see that you can too.




Lori S. Feb 23, 2009, 2:07pm EST
I found my remote control in the freezer one evening- but I was in a hurry that day... I shall keep aware of these things...best of luck to you (points nation)
necee t. Feb 26, 2009, 2:14pm EST
oh dear... hang in there... love and hugs... Bless you my friend...
Sarah (I want points) Feb 27, 2009, 10:51am EST
Wow! I guess that's as good an illustration as any...
William Dotani Feb 28, 2009, 2:41am EST
Fog in assorted colors is cool.
William Dotani Feb 28, 2009, 2:42am EST
The newest fad: Under the sink decorations.
Charles Temm JR Mar 4, 2009, 7:31pm EST
Ahh, so that's the name for it!
Candice Z Mar 7, 2009, 2:32pm EST
I love the picture that goes with the story. Thanks for sharing.
timi A. Mar 14, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
Are those plants still living?That's great.Thanks for sharing.Live life to the fullest.
Ann Weaver Hart Mar 16, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
Interesting ideas you have on decorating.
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Mar 22, 2009, 5:12pm EDT
Hope your Sunday was great !
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Marie L. May 6, 2009, 3:54pm EDT
LOL -- I've done things like this -- I seem to like to put the cereal in the refrigerator or the milk in the pantry -- I usually catch myself with the milk fortunately :-)
Heather C. May 11, 2009, 9:16am EDT
I have walked off with cell phones. I borrowed my best friends once when I found her in a store I was in. I called my husband to come pick me up and then promptly put her phone in my pocket. I was so embarrassed. I was halfway home when the phone began to ring...her ring tone. Sure enough I stole her phone. I had to meet her at home to give her back her phone. She knows me well enough though. I usually leave my phone at her house.

The worst was when I walked off with someones check book. I returned it to the church. I couldn't face the woman. She handed it to me so I had a hard surface to write something down on. All I know is I found it in my pocketbook a few days later. She was a neighbor of someone who worked at the church, so she got it right back.

I am always putting things in my pocket or purse. Kinda funny I guess, but I tucked my wallet under my thigh while in a store on my computer. I forgot and looked all over, even asking the manager of the store if someone turned it in. There it was tucked between me and the seat.

This is one reason I don't like going anywhere on my own. It is like short term memory lost.
Heather C. May 11, 2009, 9:17am EDT
scooter, not computer.
Val G. May 11, 2009, 12:05pm EDT
I think I live there....
Kimberly L. May 11, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
That's just too funny. I know it's upsetting but there is some humor there as well.
Sandra L. May 29, 2009, 11:48pm EDT

I don't have the fibro, but I sure have the fog. LOL  I do goofy things like that all the time. Usually they are discovered by the person I would least like to find out.
Sandi S. Jul 14, 2009, 7:33am EDT

Look on the bright side, FLOWERS! :)

I know... kind of silly, but better to smile than to frown.

God bless you...

They are doing research on Fibro all the time. One day they will find the key to unlock it.
Marilyn M. Jul 14, 2009, 11:19am EDT

I think I was most disappointed that I didn't get to enjoy them.  I'm sure they were under the sink for months.  I guess the environment under the sink was such that they were able to dry out without first dropping all the petals.  :)

Indeed, one day they'll probably find it was something quite simple.  Meanwhile, it would be great if I had some income.
Nurse Nancy S. Jul 24, 2009, 5:11pm EDT
Too funny. Amazed that they weren't all molded.

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