Change is Coming

I decided I can't wait for motivation . Recent "events" have naturally thrown it at me. Ah, you've cut down the time ! That's great!!! I was there before . . . it was nice to feel like there was a chunk of time to finally do things (and not on the computer). But of course that gives ya more time to get on myLot .

@rebelann It's certainly made me ponder life more. Time to get things done once and for all. Ohhh, they've made it harder? I haven't gone there in a long time, but some how I see them pop up on FB with the Swag Codes . . . I haven't visited SB in years now.

Yep, you've been through a major upheaval which will cause major changes to take place, hopefully all good changes. Yes, I am spending more time here instead of inbox or swagbucks, those two used to take up so much time. I still do SB but it's gotten harder to make points there.

Thanks and same to you! I sure hope that disability comes through . . . and soon!

@much2say Thank you... I appreciate that.

@DaddyEvil Keeping my fingers crossed for you ! Hope it's not too long of a process.

I remember your posts about doing so well with your progress . . . it is positively doable . I wish you all the best in this New Year .

@just4him Oh nice! It's certainly a motivating factor when you want to reach those numbers - great that these apps can count for you. I forgot what app my husband uses, but he got excited to get those steps in. Walking is good .

@much2say Thank you. Yes, it is. Now that I have the pedometer app on my phone, I have more motivation to get out and walk instead of sitting here at the computer all day.

You are here, Dani ! Nice to see you - it's been a while!!! Right - and now is a good time to start with it marking the new year. "Things" have happened in the past few months that gave me a wake up call. But now is the time to do something about it - well about everything. I wish the same for you! I hope you have much success with all your endeavors and everything you will be working on. Happy 2023 to you!!

@VivaLaDani13 I will try to be more present on myLot this year too ! I'm "ok". But I think being productive and continually taking care of business will make me feel more secure about things. So much on my mind these days. Right - hopefully these things will actually happen and we succeed - I will thank us in advance for it .

@much2say aww you're so sweet. That made me smile so much. Means a lot to be remembered! I am going to do much better MyLotting this year! I don't wish to pry but I hope you are alright and whatever change you feel you need to do, will sort everything out for you. Let's do things now that our future selves will thank us for.

Maintaining, ah that is true . . . that would be the next step and comes along with "change".

@Ronrybs Are you taking an online class or are you teaching it? Watercolor does take patience - a lot of trial and error time. I wish you the best with all you hope you do - you can do it .

@much2say I have restarted my online course on watercolour painting, but this time I am not trying to cram it into every spare moment. I also want to write more, and am building up my idea bank, again, taking baby steps

The big changes are work, lots of work sometimes, that's for sure. I've been procrastinating just too long . . . but events in the past few months made me realize it. I need to get to these things once and for all. May we both succeed in making these changes .

@MarieCoyle You made me think. I intend to make these changes, but had not thought about "growth" . . . these changes need to happen in order for us to grow out of the old ways. Maybe we always continue to grow up. Thank you . . . I hope we all "get there"!!

@much2say Changing and growing basically go hand in hand in life, and if we quit growing, we won't keep going forward. You have a good attitude and determination, you will get there!

@much2say Well, I don't owe a lot of money on them at all, but still I want it to go away. Even just the perspective of having to remember payment dates is stressful.

@snowy22315 Then definitely you will be successful with this . . . that one day it is all gone will feel great .

That sounds very doable - I know you can do it! I was once in that position too . . . it was liberating to get out of it finally. Best of luck. Happy New Year to ya!!!

YESSSSSSSSS!! All the crapola can go take a hike and shove it! We will make our own lovely trail and dance on it with pride . Yes we will!!!

@much2say And excellently too Much..party time, excellent

@much2say Yeah thats us hahahah glad you got a good laugh

You have done well for yourself . . . you are very fortunate to not want any changes. Makes life less stressful! Wishing you and husband a wonderful New Year!

@LadyDuck Thank you! We cannot change the past for sure, but we could make changes for the future. May 2023 be a great year for all of us!!

@much2say Happy New Year to you and to your family. Surely there are minor things I would change could I go back in time, but not important things.

Those ARE some major changes! I am so bummed you are having to sell your small house . . . you worked so hard on it! When you say land in Washington, do you mean you will be moving there? Wishing you all the best with the knee surgeries. I hope all it works out for you, Loretta!

@noni1959 Ah, I guess a lot of people are moving for that reason . . . our neighbors are doing the same. That's great you'll be closer to your sons. I know there will be a lot to do, but you're a toughie and you'll get there .

@much2say Yes. I am looking at a state with no state tax and my son is there as well. My oldest is moving that was as well. It's stressful with worry but I'm trying to look at the positive.

I've had to muster up a lot of strength lately . . . yep, I'm trying to get things done one by one. But oh there is still so much more to do . . . but I'll get there .

@DianneN Yep . . . I can easily get lost in my own head/thoughts/emotions lately . . . so it's better to just stay productive and get things done. Thank you . . . and right, take each day as it comes .

@much2say I’m certain life hasn’t been easy for you lately. My motto is to take each day as it comes and Rome wasn’t built in a day. I have complete faith in you.

"Work in progress" - oh yes, I'm definitely that too. I think I have been lazy for a long while about certain things . . . I intend to give it my "fullest" now. Learning to stay positive too from friends like you .

@much2say How kind of you to say. We all need to try to help and support each other.

@CarolDM So true. How much more peaceful the world would be if everyone did that .

I wish you all the best in this new year to make those changes happen . I think staying productive helps to keeps my mind off things (I do have extreme emotions lately too).

@Nevena83 That is very true. It's easy to point out what others can or need to do . . . but to actually do these things ourselves is too much work .

@much2say Thank you. They say the hardest thing is to change yourself.

Change and problem solving go hand in hand . . . yes, the same thing keeps happening unless we make a change.

@Nakitakona That is very true. That's why I'm said I have to make a conscious effort to make these changes . . . it cannot be a hope or wish . . . I have to make it happen.

@much2say Remember change is under your care. It's up to you to take it or not.

@much2say you are welcome and thanks for the hope too

@ifa225

I've been feeling pretty flat for a long time . . . I'm now ready for that uphill climb. Thank you and hope you have many successes in this new year too.

Well that's the thing . . . I'm not going to just expect changes to happen . . . I know I need to make them happen. Everything from getting rid of all the excess we have in this house, doing repairs, making certain preparations for our elderly future, etc etc etc. Many etcs .

@allknowing Thank you . . . it all takes work, but I WILL make them happen .

@much2say OK You will make those changes happen. All the best

That sounds like an excellent plan. All of us can work on eating better and keeping our bodies circulating. As my kids are getting older, there are certain things I'd like to focus on too . . . time is flying by too quickly. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year!

@sjvg1976 Thank you! May it be a grand year for all of us !

@much2say Happy new year to you and your family.

Wishing you the best for all the changes you'd like to make .

@Tampa_girl7

@much2say thanks

Let's do this ! I hope you reach all your goals too . . . all the holiday stuff is done now so we can focus (maybe ). Thank you and may good changes go out your way too!!

@Marilynda1225

@much2say count me in!!!! I'm ready for change too.

I do like the idea of mini goals . . . they are doable and realistic - in steps toward the bigger goals . Wishing you success with all your mini goals in this New Year .

@FayeHazel

@much2say Thanks! Yes, that's how ti seems to go :-)