Not Cutting It!
By Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
Johannesburg, South Africa
October 30, 2017 9:03am CST
That is how I feel, because I am not keeping up here. I don't mean to be rude, truly. I am trying to get back to everyone who has been stopping by me. It is just time keeps getting away from me.
This weekend was busy and icy (well,icy to me) we went from 29C temps right down to 12C! Then I ended up baking banana bread and making pudding for family visiting, because everyone had the munchies!
How is it going with you all? Does your life also seem busier than ever? Do you also feel like you're not cutting it lately?
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21 responses
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
it's obvious i'm posting more to top up my earnings because the month is ending, but i'm also spending time at humanatic. when i post something new, i try to remember to like the response if i can't comment back to them yet. i hope you had a nice visit.
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@moffittjc (118340)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Nov 17
I feel like I'm in the same situation. I've been busier than ever at work (and this is supposed to be the start of my "slow season" at work), and on top of that I've been doing a lot of volunteering in the community that has kept me super busy. And with the holidays fast approaching, I feel it is going to get even busier and busier!
Just over a week ago, I had caught up on all my notifications and felt good about it, and thought it would be easy-peezy to keep up. Now, here I am sitting here this morning with close to 400 notifications. How in the world did I get so far behind? lol
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Nov 17
I don't know. I freak out at needing to catch up on 222 notifications! I would super freak out at 400!!!
It's nice you have been volunteering . And Yes, I have a sinking feeling we're all going to struggle to be around. Each day has less time! All the best with the week ahead!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Nov 17
@moffittjc that's cool. I am happy you have a shorter week to deal with.
My Monday was crazy busy. I hit the ground running. Thank goodness your Monday was kinder than the last. I hope you'll have a wonderful Tuesday!
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@moffittjc (118340)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Nov 17
@bluesa We have a short work week here in the US this week, as Saturday is Veterans Day, but we will get Friday off of work since the actual holiday falls on a Saturday. The week seems so much less stressful when I know I only have to work 4 days instead of 5! lol
How was your Monday? Mine was not too bad for once!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
30 Oct 17
Actually , I was off for quite some time but am more regular now.the banana bread sounds good
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Lately due to trying to get over a Cold and then a migraine, and then time out with Friends from church, and then my rock painting friends, etc. my time on here has been quite short as well. Just when I think I might have time to get caught up a little more, life happens but no major complaints.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Nov 17
@KrauseHome oh no, I hope you get to see a Doctor soon! Till then, try vitamin C and some aspirin and keep hydrated.
@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
31 Oct 17
Happens to the best of us. Life gets the better of our schedule and myLot takes a backseat. Completely understandable.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Nov 17
Hi There, @Bluedoll , I agree about the notifications and yes, since I am still trying to catch up to just start all over again, well how crazy is It? I also prefer a clean slate before starting again. I know we want to be here, but when catching up proves so hard to do, it does indeed seem like time we don't have.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
31 Oct 17
i wish i can always zero in my notifications, which i do at times, then i make a new discussion. sometimes i get frustrated when some mylotters respond rudely, not in my posts but on others'. well, i cannot comment on the attitude of these users; instead i try to shy away from checking on their discussions.
by the way, it is getting cooler here now
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Nov 17
@ridingbet enjoy the cool rain and at least it means there is some normalcy in your weather
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
1 Nov 17
@bluesa yes, thank you. it is also raining, as usual; on the first day of November.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
30 Oct 17
Ah yes, life does seem to be speeding by on me. I feel you there. It seems like when I am busiest then my apartment building neighbors try to trap me into lengthy discussions. I don't mind when I have time, but sometimes I just don't have time.
Keep warm!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
31 Oct 17
@FayeHazel that's It, you summed it up perfectly! Lol! :)
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
30 Oct 17
@bluesa It's like busy attracts busy. lol :-)
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
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10 Nov 17
My Lot is not your life! You have to remember it is just a puzzle piece in your life of a much bigger puzzle. No one will be angry because you have not responded to their post. If they do then that is a shallow way to act in my view. So, as I say to myself when I am overwhelmed, just do the best you can. That's all you can do... Just remember this quote about life and being so busy. It makes a lot of sense.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
31 Oct 17
I've been so busy and it looks like getting busier as days go by so I could not even participate in discussions here most of the time, so I truly understand your busy situation. I really miss you all here so I drop by once in a while although can't really stay longer.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
30 Oct 17
I'm right on top of myLot but then I live alone and can come here anytime and see what others up to. I'm not going to make a banana bread but I will make a banana soup for supper as I have 6 big ripe bananas that are ready to be eaten. Take care!
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@Orson_Kart (6083)
• United Kingdom
30 Oct 17
Cutting it?
I need my hair cut but struggling to find the time to get it done. I suppose at my age I should be thankful I still have some!
Working full time means I have little time for anything else these days, apart from the odd snooze.
Banana bread sounds nice. Do you prefer yours straight or bent, or don't you mind?
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
30 Oct 17
I'm busy but still try to make it here
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