by Marilyn M.
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February 14, 2007

Daily Whine & Shine - April 2, 2008

April 02, 2008 01:05 AM EDT (Updated: April 02, 2008 01:05 AM EDT)
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Daily Whine & Shine - April 2, 2008

by Marilyn Mackenzie

Whether you agree with the concept or not, everyone needs to be able to vent from time to time. That's especially true if you're one of the many who suffer from an invisible illness. We have whines and rants about pains, medical professionals and prescriptions, just to name a few. Perhaps our families listen; perhaps they don't. Even if they do, they get tired of our complaining, even if they claim to understand our constant struggles. Or if they don't get tired of our "negative energy" we think they do or will.

Hello?  Are you there?  Well come on in.  If you're looking for a place where you can rant, stomp your feet and shout, "Oh shuckie darn!" you've found it.

On the other hand, if you're looking for a place where you can share some joy, give a praise report, or yell, "Yippee skippy!" this is the place for that as well.

Joys and concerns are both welcome here.

Food for thought:

"Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant."   ~  Horace

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Comments: 34

Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 1:11am EDT
If you're not connected to Tina W. yet, I hope you consider that. And do stop by and leave a comment or two for her. She's started the month with a goal to shoot for the cash option...then was unable to post anything yesterday - articles or comments. A Gather gliche, perhaps?
Shirley U Understand Me S. Apr 2, 2008, 1:41am EDT
nothing today not feeling any energy
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 1:43am EDT
You're welcome to rant anytime, Phyllis. Lupus is one of those illnesses that is misunderstood. I don't know how your aunt can do it. The folks I've known with Lupus get so tired.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 1:43am EDT
Hi Shirley.
Steph-in-NE ..... Apr 2, 2008, 3:02am EDT
hey good one I like ,,,,
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Apr 2, 2008, 5:44am EDT
Good Morning Mariyn. I am glad to have woken up this beautiful morning.
Have a wonderful day.
Bert Van Essen Apr 2, 2008, 8:06am EDT
Even though it was cold yesterday I worked at the rubble site. I needed the money. Ended up a couple of friends came out and we had a nice long talk. My big problem is I feel like I have hit "the wall" in my depression. I just don't have any more ideas on how to at least feel like I am trying something to help me feel better.
Kathryn M. Apr 2, 2008, 9:44am EDT
I am exhausted today because I stayed up until 5ish this morning doing homework and then I was up at 6:30ish to go to work. Even after depriving myself of sleep I was late because of the train being delayed. (I wish I had just slept in). Ok I feel better.
David W. Apr 2, 2008, 9:57am EDT
Rain and thunder today, but Florida needs the water so who am I to complain. I'm just beginning to get over the stress and exhaustion from my three day showing. The rain helps keep me resting.

Isn't life wonderful? No sarcasim intended.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:10am EDT
Hi, Steph-in-NE and Janet!
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:11am EDT
Maria, whacha mean about trying to catch up with commenting doesn't seem to do much good? With people? Or with points?
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:11am EDT
Debbie, glad you're feeling better.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:16am EDT
Bert... Know what helps me most? When I'm feeling my worst - physically or emotionally or both - the best thing for me is to go and help someone else. I found some really cool national volunteer databanks a while back. I'll have to see if I can find them again. Might be on my old computer. Anyway...they always have a list of things/people/places where folks need something. You might check the website ArkALMIGHTY.com in the meantime. Perhaps there's a need in your town that you can fulfill. Sometimes they'are as simple as someone needing a ride to the doctor's office one time.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:17am EDT
Kathryn...that's not much sleep!
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 10:18am EDT
David, I hope your last showing was successful. I understand why and how they can be stressful. Perhaps God sent some rain so that you could kick back and relax.
Angela A. Apr 2, 2008, 12:00pm EDT
Well glad to see everyone on line today. You will be glad to know I went on my first trip with the oxagon and it did not blow up. Thank The Lord. Was only a trip to get my port flushed but a test none the less for me anyway to make sure in my way of looking at it that I would not have a nerviouse break down using the thing. Leave it to mom to jump in and say get your feet wet with this thing when she can not even in her mind do prt flushes at home when they tried to get her to. They tried to get her to do that and she had a melt down and she has the nerve to get upset at me because I nerviouse about the thing I use now. But eather way I did it with no miss hap yet. But yets the operative word here. Well not much else going on right now. I will be back later to check back in if I get a chance.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 12:15pm EDT
Angela, did you see what I posted about the oxygen yesterday after you asked?
Angela A. Apr 2, 2008, 1:09pm EDT
Yes I saw what you wrote to me Marilyn Thanks for your help
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
Okay, I'm whining now. I had an appointment with my psychologist this afternoon at 1 p.m. When I came out, I discovered that some woman had hit my car while she was trying to park. She admitted to hitting iit. She also admitted that she cannot drive the huge pickup she was driving. Well....duh...then why is she driving it????????

My car is a 1992 Chevy Cavalier with only 117,000 miles on it. My dad gave this car to me when he bought his last new car in 1997 or 98. At the time, I think it only had about 40,000 miles on it. I love not having a car payment. I love this car!!!

And yet, people seem to want to hit it. I was rear-ended twice in 2000 - once it took 6 weeks to fix the rear. Then my cousin was driving it in Michigan in 2004 and he got hit on the front end. It's been totally repaired each time, repainted. There isn't a speck of rust on it.

Grrr. Now it has damage to the driver's side - rear bumper, a scratch/gouge on the driver's and passenger door, the mirror is broken and the front bumper probably needs totally replaced.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 4:09pm EDT
I still can't figure out how the woman did this???!!!
Ann Weaver Hart Apr 2, 2008, 4:17pm EDT
Some of us vent by creating humorous essays. It's my favorite form of whining, because people eat it up!
Kimber L. Apr 2, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
I wanna shine today ! I Started phsyical therapy for my back and it was great and better then i thought it would be he really understood my pain and what was going on with me and I have faith that by following recommended exercises and going back 2x a week I will be back to myself in no time!!!!!! Maybe even by spring soccer picnic parent/kid soccer game!
Kimber L. Apr 2, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
and thank you for your comment on the rant i posted on my page!!! I will make an effort to connect with tina and help her onto her goal!
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 5:00pm EDT
Hooray, Kimber! That's excellent news.
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 5:01pm EDT
Thanks for helping Tina too. She's logged on but cannot post or comment - at least the last time I talked with her at 2 p.m. I may have to let her use my computer for 30 minutes or so a day so she can at least post some things, until they figure out why she's joined the ranks of those who cannot post.
Angela A. Apr 2, 2008, 5:17pm EDT
I am sorry about your car Marilyn. Let your friend Tina know I put her as a connection on my connections list here. Oh and by the way I posted a picture of my neice and Heath if you all would like to take a look at it so you can see the 2 kids I been ranting so much about. The ones who may or may not be marrying. Right now to me evenb that is a who knows what they will do next. But let me know if you all think like me about them making a cute couple. LOL That is if you can consider kids in their 20s cute.
Denise B. Apr 2, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
good quote

the toilet we just put in is leaking, I hope it is not serious, maybe something just needs to be tightened???
Tina W. Apr 2, 2008, 7:12pm EDT
We are still trying to figure out a way too splint this boys wrist
Marilyn M. Apr 2, 2008, 7:18pm EDT
Bless your heart, Tina. It's always something. And you have lots more years for them to get rowdy. :-)
Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. Apr 2, 2008, 11:15pm EDT
Just stopping by to say hi! My son abuses me all the time, rant, rave, dang that son of mine.......lol. He says huy, by the way.
Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. Apr 2, 2008, 11:20pm EDT
Sorry to hear about your car. I was restoring a small Blazer once, had done a ton of work on it, and was just ready to have it repainted, all the body work done, and an octagenarian backed out of a parking place, not in front of me, into me. Insurance totaled it, wouldn't even listen about all I had done to it, I got the pittance the book quoted, and sent on my way. It sucks.
Marilyn M. Apr 3, 2008, 12:16am EDT
Ron, I follow the story of you and your son. Try to, anyway, if my 4 animals aren't drawing me away from the computer.
Bert Van Essen Apr 3, 2008, 8:22am EDT
Marilyn you reminded me something I know but my depression overwhelmed me. I do not think well in a deep depression. You are so right. Helping someone else is good medicine. I did a couple of good "deeds" this last week and it feels good!

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