Conversation – 22

@sheba2011

Good afternoon in Oz. Thanks for the well wishes, this has been a long one. I am feeling a little better and eating a little more. I haven’t done anything for at least a week because I have no energy.🙁 Decided to start drinking some OJ each day for some sugar and also one or two pieces of candy. So I did a few chores today – like starting from scratch.😕

The only thing that I felt like eating yesterday was Chicken McNuggets. It has been many, many years since I had those but they popped into my head. I just figured not too overpowering or heavy. Hubs went and got me some and they were delicious. So he went and got me more today. Have to try adding to my diet gradually. Did not go to the PCP. Tired of seeing people I don’t even know. Sure hope your daughter is getting a little better each day.🤞 I will say a prayer.🙏

Started watching the Grammy’s, saw about the first half, fell asleep😴, woke up around 11:00 and went to bed. Not too bad but I don’t know who half the people are. Guess that’s called old age.🤣

Going to get me some chicken pieces, warm hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

Noise as a Distraction

Distracting yourself with social media and television can become mind-numbing, if not taken in moderation.

Our lives are typically filled with noise. There are the noises from the outside world that we cannot control, and there are the noises we allow into our lives. These noises, from seemingly innocuous sources like the television and radio, can actually help us avoid dealing with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. However, using noise as a distraction hurts more than it helps because you are numbing yourself to what may be internally bubbling up to the surface for you to look at and heal. Distracting yourself with social media, television, or other background noises can also prevent you from finding closure to issues that haunt you.

Noise as a distraction can affect us in many ways. It can help you stay numb to emotions that you don’t want to feel, allow you to avoid dealing with problems, distract you from having to think, and make it easier for you to forget reality. Drowning out the thoughts and emotions you find uncomfortable or overwhelming can complicate your issues because it allows them to fester. By tuning out noise and relishing silence, you create the space to experience and express what you are hiding. It is only then that self-exploration can begin in earnest and you can stare down frightening issues. In silence, it becomes easier to let your strongest feelings come forth, deal with them, and find new ways of resolving your problems.

When you go within without the veil of noise to shield you from yourself, you’ll be able to figure out what you need to heal. Embracing silence and introspection allows you to work through your thoughts and emotions and transmute them. Free of the need for noise, you can accept your pain, anger, and frustration as they come up and turn them into opportunities to evolve.

@kittengirl,

Thinking of you Kitten be well and enjoy this Monday in California. 😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😎🎈Lady how are you doing? Honest I hope that
bug is one and done. Just rest and drink lot’s of fluid. Post when you can.

Our daughter with Covid is still a bit under the weather but she is a fighter and fully vaxxed.
These bugs are super bugs if you ask me. Very annoying.

Sending some good vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas I do hope you feel better soon. 😘

@taci,

Good morning Taci how are you doing today? A big welcome back home to your son. 🎈😎
Hey no matter where he went in Spain I am sure he has stories to tell.

Our son will be leaving at the end of February his stay was longer due to things happening.
I am so glad he works remote it is good to have him home. I am sure his girlfriend will be
waiting for him when he returns to GA. 💕🎈

We had so much happen during his stay and I thank god he was able to come because
while we were in Colorado we had major snow and cold here I am thinking the cats.
Our son took care of them and even filmed them. If a pipe had burst we would have never
known it. I am glad Poppy was safe and at home. Well the fall on Ice I had did not help
so he said he will leave at the end of the month so we can Super Bowl together and celebrate
his birthday which is this month. Funny how things turned out to me it is a blessings.
This was only supposed to be a one month stay but three months is not so bad and so
much happened during this time. We will miss him for sure when he leaves.

Our daughter with Covid is doing better it was a bumpy ride for a few days now she is
getting back to basics. Taci this is her first time having it and I hope it’s the last time.

Those Jackets I brought here on HSN from Iris Apfel are coming in handy my goodness
we have been cold. I also brought some Patricia Nash Gloves. I dress to the 9’s just to
go walking with Poppy and I dress Poppy too. LOL!

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶Be careful too.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😘🎈😎💕Oodie I hope this will be a good
week for you and hubby. Please let me know how things are going so far.

Oz has been cold, dark and rainy well we needed the rain. 😎

I am making meatloaf and all the trimmings for hubby and our son.

Poppy is happy that someone else is in the house he keeps going into our son’s
room begging for something to eat if son is working and he may have something. LOL!

Poppy and I went for a nice walk early this morning and then I let him out into the backyard
to just run and be free.

Oodie how are you doing I know there is a lot on your plate. I would just take one step
at a time. I hope everything turns out great for when your husband returns home. 🎈😎

This pic is just to get away from it all. 😘💕🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida. 😎🎈I enjoyed the Grammy Award Show I think it
was well done. I was not surprised Taylor Swift won a big deal. Xango she was winning
way before she met Travis. I hope next week goes great for us.

How are you feeling today? if your issues persist I would call your PC and just let them
know what is going on.

Daughter is a bit better today. I was stressed out for the past few days wishing I was there
to help her. We have two other daughters that live there so she is being taken care of and
my sister lives there with her family not to mention cousins.

Our son is here until the end of the month. This was not planned it just happened the
freezing weather had a bit to do with it but when I fell on the Ice he decided to be here
a bit longer. Son will go back at the end of the month. I have often said I wish all four of
our children could come back home. We miss them at the table or in the yards. 😘

Oz is very cold today I am so glad I have jackets and coats to wear.

How is your niece doing? I don’t think Covid will ever go away. Sigh..

Hey wishing you and hubby a nice Monday. 💕🎈😘

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@loaf,

Wishing you a very nice Monday. I think of you often my friend. 🎈😎 I hope you are
enjoying this Valentine’s Day Season. 💕😘

Congrats Taylor Swift on your historic win. 😎🎈

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We miss David 💜