I'm Feeling Rather Low
By DianneN
@DianneN (246334)
United States
March 28, 2018 9:25am CST
My brother, sister-in-law, and their dog, Lulu just landed. They closed up their condo in Florida for eight months and flew home early this morning.
We will be flying home one week from today. Our other sister-in-law leaves the following day.
It's been a wonderful winter for us, but life goes on. I'm itching to see my two sons, my precious grandchildren, and of course, Doodles the cat.
To pick up my spirits, my husband is taking me shopping at my favorite stores and out to lunch. I hope it alleviates my low spirits.
Now to get prettied up. I will be back later to catch up.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Mar 18
You are lucky! Your husband knows how to make you smile. My husband would take me out to eat instead. hehe
I would feel rather low as well if missing my family for so long. I miss them (even if they re just three streets away from my place). 
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Mar 18
Yes, the change after all you have been thru can be overwhelming, but take life one day at a time. Be Glad you have a husband who can help take your mind off of things, and enjoy being with.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
28 Mar 18
I'm sure that the shopping and the lunch will give you a lift.
I know it will take you seconds to get prettied up. Have fun!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
28 Mar 18
It was a temporary lift, but even the salespeople were moaning how beautiful it was outside. We decided to have lunch outdoors in a beautiful courtyard.
It took me ages to get prettied up, and even if I spent all day and night, there's just so much I can do.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
29 Mar 18
Better start packing and don't forget the memories. You can live on them.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Mar 18
All good things must come to an end.
Have a fun shopping trip.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
29 Mar 18
That time you were in Florida sure seemed to fly by. How is the situation with your son and his wife did they find a house to buy yet? That cake looks yummy. My daughter went to a concert things the school to watch tonight and brought me home some sweets. They were yummy and hit the sweet craving I've been having while trying to eat healthier.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@DianneN oh man terrible cake is so disappointing. My father always buys chocolate cake with white buttercream frosting. I hate both of those but have to eat it so he won't feel bad. That's awful about your son's bad luck with the house he looked at 
It must have been amazing and a great price!
It must have been amazing and a great price!1 person likes this
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@shaggin That was the worst cake I ever had in my entire life! She should have gone to a bakery. The house was gorgeous, but extremely expensive. He was going to put in a lower offer, but it never got that far. It's just as well. The taxes were a fortune, too. He's in no hurry, so hopefully he will find a turnkey home. He is open to building a house, too, but there are very few lots in the town he's interested in living. He saw one lot, and didn't like the layout or location.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
29 Mar 18
It did fly by! Our son has only looked at one house so far, but it was snapped up within 30 minutes of going on the market at full asking price. He's looking at one tomorrow, again out of his price range. The cake was horrible! My sis in law bought it at the supermarket. We threw it out. Lol!
Your daughter is a sweetie! Pardon the pun. I'm having peanut M&Ms as a treat later. It's been years!!!! Glad you are trying to eat healthier. 
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@much2say (53909)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Mar 18
Gosh time flew - can't believe you're going back soon! But I knew it - I knew you'd be going shopping before you left 
. Well enjoy this one last week to the fullest . . . I think you'll be fine once you get back and you'll have something to look forward to for next season! 
. Well enjoy this one last week to the fullest . . . I think you'll be fine once you get back and you'll have something to look forward to for next season! 2 people like this
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
31 Mar 18
That's my brother.
I bought spring dresses and a cute t-shirt, sandals, cosmetics, etc. My husband was very, very lucky, because I had a gift card from one of the stores which covered all but $900 give or take. I bought those sandals without looking at the price. If I had, I may have not bought them, but I loved them!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
28 Mar 18
you always hate to leave but on the other hand your excited to get back home------important phrase from a smart person--------i am talking about me----lol
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
28 Mar 18
Hard to believe it's almost time to head home to CT. Enjoy your shopping and hope it lifts your spirits
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
30 Mar 18
I'm feeling sad to leave this paradise, thus feel low. I know I'll snap out of that feeling once I get home. I always feel this way when the season ends. We had such an extra wonderful time here this year. Oh, and just wait until I see that Doodles!!! lol
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
1 Apr 18
Time will go by fast & you'll be back in Florida again! For now enjoy spending time with your family soon!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
1 Apr 18
@DianneN You will be showered with loved ones. :)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Mar 18
I hope you found some nice things and used that Saks gift card lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@DianneN You go, girl!!! That must have been lots of fun. But I am sad as well, as much as I want to go home, I want to stay lol
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
30 Mar 18
@BelleStarr Thanks! It was fun. I bought sandals and never looked at the price! Ha ha!
I have mixed emotions, but it won't be the same down here when all us snowbirds leave. They wait 8 months until we return.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
30 Mar 18
It seems like a vacation here, although I still have cooking, cleaning, and laundry to do. I don't like the cool weather back home, but my husband won't let me stay longer. I am looking forward to seeing everyone and kissing Doodles the cat. lol
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@thedevilinme (3893)
• Northampton, England
28 Mar 18
@DianneN finish off those tans lines sexy girl
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 Mar 18
Hopefully, you had fun with your husband.
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