whittby

@whittby (3072)

United States • Age 75

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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It's Partially The Lack Of Money!

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85295) • Valdosta, Georgia 24 Mar 13

I just figured out one other thing that makes me feel "less than" other people. Maybe it's stupid, it probably is but my whole life I have not been able to do things others have because of lack of money, I did not fit in at school...

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whittby I don't have the money for the hair and the nails. Right now I'm pining away for a pedicure because of the hot weather season out here. I'll get one by cutting way back on something else. The girls come into work with their nails done, their hair all done up,...

16 Apr 13

My throat is so sore

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 16 Apr 13

I think it's the pollen. I was out sweeping the carport and driveway the other day and its loaded with pollen still just like it was then. S was sick the other day. My daughter has a sore throat and earache and it hurts me to...

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whittby I gargle with salt water many times a day. Also use a nettie pot with saline solution for congestion. My sore throat is caused by mouth breathing and the post nasal drip, so a decongestant helps me. Also as just mentioned above, Chloroseptic works right...

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Late nights

Always smiling @allknowing (152777) • India 16 Apr 13

I have never fancied late nights not even in my teenage years. I am a 'early to bed, early to rise' kind of person. Some prefer to go for late night shows, be it movies, dance shows or whatever bragging about it the next day...

late nights

life

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whittby During my "single" years, I'd go out several nights a week til quite late. Oh did I suffer the next day at work trying to stay awake. Then marriage and kids happened and sleep became a precious commodity for years. The kids are older now, but I enjoy my comfy...

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Since I've been on here last

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 14 Apr 13

I was doing two chemos with one week off. But I missed because I was very ill with allergies. The last time I missed, the cancer took off. So I did 3 weeks of chemo with one week off. That was a big mistake in a way. I could...

scars instead of cancer

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whittby It's been a few years since I participated in discussions here. Life sure does throw some curves at us. Your attitude is so good. I am throwing more positive thoughts your way to increase the flow you have going. You are an inspiration. I will be looking...

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Should we leave them alone?.

Always smiling @allknowing (152777) • India 15 Apr 13

If I am upset, I prefer to be alone with my thoughts. But society thinks differently. Take for example if there is a death in the family that get together after the funeral rites is to my mind not called for. These days it is...

life

sadness

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whittby I recently had a close relative pass away. She was so miserable and uncomfortable and never ever happy the last few years of her life. The family sentiment was we all hoped she was at peace now. How can you celebrate life in such a circumstance? There was just...

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I'm not feeling well, and I can't sleep!

dismalgrin @dismalgrin (2604) • United States 10 Apr 13

I have allergies really bad right now. It is weird because I've never had allergies this bad before. Anyhow my boyfriend gave me some Alavert to take away the symptoms. It helps a little. Tonight I called CVS to make sure I can...

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whittby Since I am totally miserable with allergies right now, I empathize with you. When I take the non-drowsy, I have the opposite effect, I still want to curl up and sleep the day away. The decongestant medications for allergies have a three day or so period...

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Not taking the short cuts in my music editing program

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 14 Apr 13

I have a couple of cds I put on my computer, done as is, that is the man who record for the church concerts did not take all the parts where they walk up to the stage out. So I figured I would wait until I have a music editing...

did not do the short way

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whittby There have been times at work when someone will show me a shortcut on the computer. I say to myself "seriously! I've been doing this the long way for how long!" Sometimes on software I find the shortcut myself. With word and excel it's a continuous learning...

14 Apr 13

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Light Sources

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11575) • United States 13 Apr 13

I want to buy some indoor lights, as several of my lamps aren't working not sure why, but put new bulbs in them and not working. I would like to have some ceiling lights; however, there isn't any electrical fixtures on the...

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whittby I had a go at searching for lamps. One of my favorite things is to internet shop (not necessarily buy, but shopping. Anyway Lamps Plus has an amazing selection of swag lamps and touch lamps. As previously suggested Ebay is loaded with the hanging lamps. Some...

14 Apr 13

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This user caught me unawares

Always smiling @allknowing (152777) • India 10 Apr 13

I normally do not look at users' profiles but take part in whatever topics posted if they interest me. I also do not look at profiles when I get responses to the topics I have posted. For some reason I had to check this user's...

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whittby whoops looks like I have my facebook photo on my profile. Not too hard to see my age. Anyway, I rarely look at profiles unless I'm doing a friend request. since I am recently back on here after some time away, I'm seeing more profiles. There are very...

13 Apr 13

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Week-ends

Always smiling @allknowing (152777) • India 12 Apr 13

For some, week ends are just another two days in the week with no special plans. But there are many who line up activities that break the monotony of their life. For the retired every day is a week end as that is how they spend...

life

week ends

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whittby After the work week, weekends used to be about cleaning, grocery shopping, errands and then exhaustion. I've tried somewhat successfully to include this stuff after work during the week. And if not, to let go of the compulsion to get everything handled on the...

13 Apr 13

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just tired of being lonely even when surrounded by people

idontknowwhy @idontknowwhy (1) 7 Apr 13

sometimes you need to talk to someone who don't know you ,they listen to you then go away carrying your pain.

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whittby I hope you continue on here at myLot. This is a good place to find people to listen to you. Also, when they respond, acknowledge their response. This is a good place to make friends.

13 Apr 13

On your desk

maximax8 @maximax8 (31043) • United Kingdom 13 Apr 13

I am doing a 30 day free clutter clearing course. Most of my lounge or living room is looking lots better. I wish to tidy up my desk and it is challenging to know what to put on to it. I have a telephone, a lamp, a small music...

desk

items

tidy

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whittby I just got done decluttering my desk. Right now it has the computer, the printer and a lamp. I have a tendency to pile up the mail there and coupons and newspapers and everything else I don't want to deal with. Sometimes I do a one minute "tidy" and I can...

13 Apr 13

First Device I Typed On Was...

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 11 Apr 13

...a clapped out manual typewriter at school! Was I excited when the class were 'introduced' to electric typewriters or what. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven lol. I remember the Brother Daisy Wheel typewriters and the IBM...

used to love electronic typewriters

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whittby You've brought back memories. Haven't thought of a manual typewriter in years. I had pretty good speed on one, but correcting errors was the biggest irritation. I think the one I learned on was a Remington. Then in maybe early 70's got an IBM selectric I think...

13 Apr 13

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Reading The Lost Gate

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 12 Apr 13

I'm reading The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card. I usually stick with about 5 different authors and don't venture out very far. I read Robin Cook - his are all medical thrillers. Usually patients are dying for no apparent...

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whittby I read several books a week. I read Stephen King years ago, but couldn't get into his newer fiction. Sidney Sheldon is one author I read in the past and really enjoyed. I need to put him back on my list I keep a notebook the authors I read and what books. I...

13 Apr 13

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I walked 3.8 miles

Charlene Sally C. @PointlessQuestions (15397) • United States 13 Apr 13

I've been feeling much better in the mornings. I saw on Dr Oz about Garcinia Cambogia (pronounced gam-bo-sha). I ordered myself a 3 month supply and it is working wonders for me. It acts like an antidepressant because it increases...

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whittby I am pleased at your success. I find if I am more active, the pain slightly decreases. Less activity, more depression, more pain, and more weight gain. I have muscle/nerve pain which just is a pill and a half to deal with. I'm walking the dog about three...

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How would I know when my eyes are in danger

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 16 Mar 13

I have astigmatism, which means that I have to wear glasses if the print on the page is too close and even that to the background, but cataracts run in the maternal side of my family. My maternal grandmother had to have an...

cataracts vs astigmatism

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whittby I had cataract surgery seven years ago. I couldn't see close up, and the glare around the headlights at night made it impossible to drive. I would say the glare and night vision is a good clue. Also, I found myself wanting to have more lights on in the house....

16 Mar 13

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How do you normally get it?

dreamertink @dfollin (26464) • United States 5 Mar 13

I normally have my pizza delivered because I do not have a car or we eat at CiCi's pizza buffet.When I was a kid mt uncle uesd to make homemade pizza from a Chef Boy R De pizza kit. What do you do?

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whittby I don't do delivery because of the extra cost. In the past, I had relatives working pizza delivery and I know how much the tips are appreciated. So when I have delivery I do a decent tip - hence I don't do delivery - sorry delivery guys. Anyway we have a...

8 Mar 13

Abscess on my gums

lilybug @lilybug (21107) • United States 7 Mar 13

I developed an abscess on my gums the other day. It ruptured and the next day my gums all along one side of my mouth were red, swollen, and painful. I went to work yesterday morning in pain and tried from the pain keeping me...

abscess

dental work

pain

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whittby First of all, glad to hear the antibiotics are kicking in. I've had an abscess before and it's miserable. I have had to put off medical and dental in the past due to more pressing bills. Even when I had dental insurance, the co-pays for a crown and root...

7 Mar 13

She gave me old lady colored clothes

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 6 Mar 13

I have a friend who asked me what color I liked as she wanted to buy me some tops. I told her I love purple and turquoise , meaning the regular purple and I look good in true colors, not greyed colors, I did suggest something for...

clothes not suitable

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whittby I get clothes for Christmas from my husband although I keep telling him he really shouldn't. I bet he's hit it right once over the years. If it's the wrong size, I can take it back, otherwise I keep it and wear it on the weekend or something. I find I like...

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Paypal as regard to cheques

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 16 Feb 13

The company where I order my annual magazine subscription has now gone to Paypal and that makes me confused. I do have a credit card linked with Paypal, but I only use Paypal to deposit money from well, you know what and others as...

purchases through paypal

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whittby I've been using PayPal for years. Started paying for items for you know what as well. I know what you mean, seems every time I buy something online lattely, they give a paypal option. Maybe it's because I'm too lazy to grab my credit card and input all the...

23 Feb 13

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