I NEED To Sit and Relax
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
United States
October 4, 2018 9:37am CST
Good Morning Everyone and Happy Thursday.
It started off as a very foggy morning here and it would have been perfect ambiance if today were Halloween. Now it's burned off and we're expecting a warm day and probably on the muggy side.
Yesterday my daughter and I ran some errands one of which was Sams Club. You could tell by the unseasonably warm temperatures by the way everyone was dressed.....flip flops, shorts and tanks tops (or short sleeves). Of course I saw some fashions that would make you shake your head 
This morning I just finished taking all the meat we bought at Sams Club and divided it into portion sizes. It was time consuming but it's worth the effort for the price of bulk packaging. My knees hurt from standing for so long and I need a break so sitting at the computer is a perfect excuse.
When I have to stand for long periods of time my knees complain and I always say I'm going to get a stool for my kitchen island so I could sit while doing all this. I get all gung-ho, look for them online and then forget all about it until the next time. Maybe today will be the day I finally decide to buy one.
That's what I've been up to this morning....
How about you?
This morning I just finished taking all the meat we bought at Sams Club and divided it into portion sizes. It was time consuming but it's worth the effort for the price of bulk packaging. My knees hurt from standing for so long and I need a break so sitting at the computer is a perfect excuse.
When I have to stand for long periods of time my knees complain and I always say I'm going to get a stool for my kitchen island so I could sit while doing all this. I get all gung-ho, look for them online and then forget all about it until the next time. Maybe today will be the day I finally decide to buy one.
That's what I've been up to this morning....
How about you?18 people like this
19 responses
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Oct 18
I have an exciting dental appointment this morning.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
Sorry you're not having a good day but hope it turns around into a better one.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
5 Oct 18
@Courage7 hope it's do and not die today my friend 
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
5 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 It is do or die today Marilyn. DDay
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@Juliaacv (48442)
• Canada
5 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 My Dad bought me a beautiful solid Mennonite built oak stool, with the steps that fold up under the seat, but the only person who ever used it was my niece when she wasn't tall enough to help me at the counter and needed a boost.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
I think that's what stops me from getting a stool. I don't know if I could be able to do everything from a sitting position.
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@LadyDuck (458106)
• Switzerland
5 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 I have made the list, so I know what to cook the next few days.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
I'm always happy when the grocery shopping is done and the cupboards are stocked
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
Sorry your apple crisp was a flop but did it at least taste good? Maybe you can catch a little nap today
@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
4 Oct 18
I had very usual day with daily routine chores done on time.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
Routine days can be just as enjoyable
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
5 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 Yeah..when no other entertaintainment source is there, i enjoy routine day then
@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
4 Oct 18
It sounds like your morning was productive. I have been working on my report..due in a couple of hours..and mylotting..plus loading the dishwasher and doing some cleaning in the kitchen. This dishwasher will no doubt be running for hours..as it is on the pots and pans cycle.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
I never put my dishwasher on the pots and pans cycle (is it longer than the normal cycle?)
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
4 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 yes it is..but it is sometimes beneficial.
@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
4 Oct 18
I have been mylotting and doing as much as I can considering that my back still hurts a lot.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
Sorry your back is still bothering you
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
4 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 I feel a bit better, but I still can´t stand up absolutely straight.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
4 Oct 18
just been goofing off so far today but will find something to do later
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@wolfgirl569 (95189)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Oct 18
I did the cleaning test I wanted to do. Now thinking of heading outside for a few.
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@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Oct 18
Yes, standing for long periods of time does not make the knees happy. The computer is a great excuse to give them a rest.
I do all my meat up in portion sizes too. It's been a while since I shopped at Sam's. I go there about twice a year.
I hope you have a great day today.
My day has been here for the most part, but I'm going to be breaking away soon and will watch a couple episodes on Hulu I missed this week, and then get to work on my book. I haven't touched it in a couple days as I've been catching up here.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
Sometimes I don't think I'll ever catch up here unless I sit at the computer 24/7
Enjoy your shows on Hulu
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@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Oct 18
@Marilynda1225 I did. I finally got caught up and wishing I could binge them. Manifest is super good, so is New Amsterdam.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Oct 18
I find it hard to sit and chop or do things in the kitchen.
BUT you go and order that stool!
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
4 Oct 18
I don't know if I could do everything from a seated position so I guess that's why I never got around to getting a stool.
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Oct 18
I've been doing online things this morning. Put the screen protector on my phone just a few minutes ago and am now contemplating going to Walmart before work.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Oct 18
Just last month, I had an xray of my kneees, because they hurt when I go uo and down the stairs. It was discovered that my knees are now moderately worn out. Thus, I was prescribed a maintenance for my knees, so cartilages can grow back. So far, I now feel less pain when it is inevitable that I gi up or down the stairs.
I think you should also see a rheumatologist with regards your knees.
I am now advised to avoid going up and down the stairs, prolonged standing and squatting.
@DianneN (246834)
• United States
4 Oct 18
I know your knees pain you. We have chairs at our island as well as an extra sink, but I'm always running around the kitchen. This morning was a huge amount of walking. I'm kicking it up a notch to a faster pace and an extra mile or two. Then I left the girls to hit the gym for a cycling class I love and lunch at the gym with a new friend. Her treat! I hope your knee pain eases up for you. It must be so frustrating for you.
@JudyEv (325793)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 18
I get tired if I stand too long then tired if I sit too long. As long as I switch between the two I'm not too bad.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
6 Oct 18
I hope you buy a stool in the next month.
It was warmer here yesterday too. Today was cold 58 now its 49 at 11pm
@arunima25 (85314)
• Bangalore, India
5 Oct 18
I have a stool in my kitchen and I find it very useful. I spend a good amount of time in kitchen and so it is wise to sit and do few chores.
