A Hard Day Outside

By Anna
@LadyDuck (471789)
Switzerland
November 10, 2016 9:47am CST
I am just back from a full day outside. Today I had my annual check up with my eye doctor, who is about 30 miles from our home. As his office is not far from an Ikea store, I took advantage of this visit to go shopping for some stuff I needed for the house. I found what I needed, but Ikea is always an exhausting experience. The day has been extremely cold and I am more than happy to be at home, enjoying a hot chocolate. Has your day been pleasant so far?
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@GardenGerty (160812)
• United States
10 Nov 16
I do find days away from home to be exhausting. I called in sick today and will soon go back to bed. I have put a casserole in the crock pot for a hot and tasty supper. I am brewing some garlic broth as suggested in my herbal class to use in making other soups. We need to turn the heat on here as we have not done so yet.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
We had to turn the heat on at mid-October, here it's cold, today we have been around 32 all the day. I think I am going to take a hot bath, I cannot warm up.
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• Preston, England
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck it's a bit warmer here today
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 16
@stbrians It's almost winter and it's always cold here in Switzerland.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Nov 16
It has been an average day, but certainly a very cold one. We had a massive period of heavy hailstone earlier.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Nov 16
@LadyDuck I grew accustomed to eye drops a long time ago. The anaesthetic drops can be amusing because they are designed to burn so much that they deaden the sensation.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
Did you had hailstone? It's unusual during this season. My eyes hurt badly, I hate the drops that they use to look inside your eyes.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
@Asylum I have the habit to the eye drops because I need to use them at least once a day to keep my intraocular pressure under control. It was too high today too, I already had glaucoma surgery, so I do not know what to do more.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Nov 16
So how's your eye check up ? Why is it an exhausting experience to be in that Ikea store , my friend ?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Nov 16
@LadyDuck No wonder you were exhausted . Glaucoma , what causes that ?
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
Ikea is a beautiful store that sells plenty of different stuff for the house, from furniture to spoons, cups and dishes. It's a big store so you walk for hours searching what they have, because they add interesting new stuff quite often. This is why it's exhausting. Well my eyes are not too bad, but I have to have them checked at least once a year because I risk a glaucoma.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD Glaucoma is caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eyes. My doctor explained that my eyes are a bit bigger than a normal eyes and this is the cause, because the liquid inside the eyes cannot goes out normally. If not treated it damages the optic nerve. Four years ago I went to a shop to have a new pair of glasses, they checked and they told me to go to see an eye doctor. I am glad that they discovered the problem.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
10 Nov 16
I guess your eye exam was good, I certainly hope so. Good that you found what you were looking for at Ikea. My day consists today of recuperating.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
10 Nov 16
@LadyDuck That's good news except for continuing the eye drops, I know how annoying it is.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
@marlina So true, I do not like to have to put eye drops twice a day, but at least I have nothing else do to.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
Ma doctor said that for the moment the glaucoma is under control, I only have to continue with the eye drops, that I hate.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
10 Nov 16
so far it has been a good day, I am just about caught up here and then need to shower and start doing adult things like cleaning and small errands
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
@Jessicalynnt I am glad that the day is almost over.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
It's almost 6 PM here, it's almost time to plan the dinner and relax in front of the TV.
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• Centralia, Missouri
10 Nov 16
@LadyDuck almost 11 am here
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• United States
10 Nov 16
i hope that'cha eye appointment well well, ms. anna. i aint ne'er been to one'f those stores (aint none'n these parts), but've heard they're huge 'n ones gotta do lots 'f walkin' to find what they need. a chilly day here, though better'n yesterday. i've been out a few times'n the back yard, wishin' to make't out to the horses. perhaps tomorrow? danged gut... outside 'f 'that' though, 'tis been pleasant. 'til i got'n the puter anyhow. so much ugliness goin' 'round that't saddens my heart. that bein' said i truly 'ppreciate this discussion 'n those from other folks who aint self-absorbed with their political ideas. big hugs!
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
Ikea is a nice store, but so big that you spend hours searching what you need. I have to check my eyes every year because the fluid pressure inside my eyes is a bit too high and I am at risk of glaucoma. Yesterday the doctor said it has not changed from last year, I continue to use the eye drops every day and I cross my fingers. Thanks for your concern. Big hugs.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
@crazyhorseladycx Ask a doctor to check your eyes, I was scared when they told me I had a risk of glaucoma, it's better to have this checked. Good luck and a big hug.
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• United States
11 Nov 16
@LadyDuck oh dear, i fear i'd need one'f those electric scooters to get 'round such. i'm so relieved to hear that'cher eyes aint changed, hon. i jest found out recent that i'm 't risk fer such myself due to the crohn's disease. funny that none'f my mass 'f doc's e'er mentioned such. yer welcome 'n big hugs back at'cha!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Nov 16
Yes, Ikea is exhausting and confusing. I rarely go there. As you know, I was thinking about the elusiveness of world peace. Have a good one!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Nov 16
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
You surely have no "peace" while you trying to find your way out of Ikea stores.
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• United States
10 Nov 16
You got that right , IKEA is exhausting did you find anything :) My day is just starting its 8am
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• United States
10 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH thanks you too!
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• United States
11 Nov 16
@HAPPSINGH thanks you there as well
@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 16
I needed the chair pads, because I wanted to change those we had now and I have found what I needed. My husband has seen a mug and saucer set and a ceramic milk jug that he loved and now we have more stuff we did not need. I should find a place to "park" him when I go shopping.
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@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Nov 16
I love cold weather. Anyways, my day today is productive.
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• Manila, Philippines
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck yeah because Philippines is a tropical country. I love to sleep during cold weather.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 16
I think you never experience the kind of cold we have here. We were below zero degrees Celsius this morning.
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
12 Nov 16
I love stopping at Ikea when I get the chance, its not near by so its a treat when I happen to be in the area. I'm having trouble staying on Facebook with my friends because there is so much ate there right now. I can't read any more crap, I hope it stops soon.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 16
I am not going a lot on Facebook right now, I agree that there is too much ate.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
11 Nov 16
It's pretty pleasant. What does your eye doctor say after consultation?
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
He gave me eye drops to keep my glaucoma under control, for the rest everything is fine and I do not need new eyeglasses.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck That's really fine.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
11 Nov 16
IKEA should come with a warning ... exhausting and addictive. :)
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
I fully agree with you. I wonder why I always buy stuff that I do not really need. They have so many cute things.
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@JudyEv (340886)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 16
I love a wander through Ikea but wouldn't want to do it too often. Hot chocolate sounds nice. It has turned cold here again.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Nov 16
I go to Ikea no more than once every two months. I keep a list of what I need, but I always end up buying more than I initially needed.
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@JudyEv (340886)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 16
@LadyDuck I can understand that. :)
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10 Nov 16
Yaa,
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
15 Nov 16
Our weather is rather pleasant right now, a few degrees C, and some snow. In the morning I will go and check my blood sugar and see what can be done .. I am trying to eat the right kind of food to keep it down..
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
16 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Yes, and some products from gnld.com are helping a lot. One is Neolife Shake and it tastes good too..
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
16 Nov 16
@buenavida I am glad that this product also tastes good, this helps a lot.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
16 Nov 16
Good luck with your blood sugar problem. I know it's hard to renounce to the food we love.
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@vandana7 (100416)
• India
12 Nov 16
Today its been an overactive day and I kind of wanted to settle my cupboard and my room so everything was out and before I knew my little brats were here, so its such a mess..I wish I could do some magic like that A spoon full of sugar song..Mary Poppins..lol
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@vandana7 (100416)
• India
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck .. I know..:( If we could come up with cupboards that automatically put everything alright..lol.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 16
I would love to be able to do some magic tricks, but all we can do is working hard to clean and declutter the house.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 16
@vandana7 Self cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, dishes... the paradise!
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@tammys85 (30128)
• Baltimore, Maryland
12 Nov 16
I'm glad you were able to get what you needed from Ikea. Our weather has been going back and forth; I should just check the weather before going out tomorrow lol.
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@tammys85 (30128)
• Baltimore, Maryland
14 Nov 16
@LadyDuck I think it was colder inside than it was outside today lol. It is weird weather though.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 16
@tammys85 I looked outside as soon as I got up this morning it's all cloudy. Tonight it's super moon and I am going to miss it.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 16
Today is sunny, beautiful and warm, it's a weird weather.
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@moffittjc (121626)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Nov 16
I had a very productive day yesterday! My girlfriend and I got up early and went on a nature hike, and saw some amazing wildlife, including a herd of bison and a herd of wild horses! We also visited a local winery, and then went to a college football game. Last night, we built a big bonfire and had a cookout on the grill for my daughter's birthday. Her birthday was two weeks ago, but this weekend was the first weekend we could get everyone in the family together for a big celebration.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 16
@moffittjc I like the Beaujolais and it's a tradition to buy one bottle on the first day it is available.
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@moffittjc (121626)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Do you usually drink it right away when you buy the bottle, or do you save it for a special occasion?
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@moffittjc (121626)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Sounds like it will be a wonderful meal! I hope you enjoy!
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@DeborahDiane (40307)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Nov 16
It was very warm here in California today, but I hope it cools off a little, soon.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 16
We did not went over 33 F on Thursday, yesterday it was a bit warmer with no wind.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 16
@DeborahDiane I got up about 1 hour ago, it's now 7 in the morning and it seems the sky is covered. I am going to miss the super moon.
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• Laguna Woods, California
14 Nov 16
@LadyDuck - I'm glad it has warmed up a bit there. It was hot here again today.
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@Shivram59 (35950)
• India
11 Sep
It is neither hot;not cool here.I'm feeling sleepy.It is evening here.I can't decide whether I should sleep now.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Sep
It is 3 in the afternoon and very cloudy, I am getting tired.
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@LadyDuck (471789)
• Switzerland
11 Sep
@Shivram59 I woke up twice and I had a hard time getting back to sleep.
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@Shivram59 (35950)
• India
11 Sep
@LadyDuck I didn't sleep.Actually I did not have a good sleep last night.
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