tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74826324970571023392024-03-06T00:40:03.706-05:00crnbrryctgcrnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.comBlogger800125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-14795549263669548342021-01-29T10:55:00.002-05:002021-01-29T10:55:56.392-05:00<p><br /><script>(function(d, s, id) {
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</form>crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-68681267931070807322020-08-02T07:44:00.010-04:002020-08-03T16:33:21.378-04:00Shop our Page<a href="https://store7286806.ecwid.com/">https://store7286806.ecwid.com/</a> (Soon to be crittersandcreations.com)<br /><div><br /></div><div>I have no idea if there will be any craft fairs this winter and I have a whole bunch of inventory looking for homes. I have canvas bags, ornaments, cards, paintings and prints, and much, much more. The plan is to list a batch of items each day until I get it all up there. Check back daily to see what has been added. This is my only source of income, and I need to get it jump started. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am constantly trying new things, and will add as I go. Have fun shopping!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://store7286806.ecwid.com/">https://store7286806.ecwid.com/</a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-37218197045215590162020-07-29T07:19:00.000-04:002020-07-29T07:19:04.561-04:00Still need help<div style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px !important;">
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Well, here it is a couple of months later, and still no change. Still don’t qualify for any financial aid. I have bills that need to be paid monthly, and no hope of getting any help. I’m only a few months into the possible 14 months waiting for a hearing on disability.
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crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-73381980210347256602020-07-17T09:34:00.001-04:002020-07-17T09:34:51.975-04:00There are no jobsThere are no jobs, crafts aren't selling (no craft fairs), and no chance of getting financial aid. I'm down to my last pennies and no relief in sight. People, I need help. The GoFundMe has stalled, has been over a month since the last donation.<br />
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The only jobs available are service jobs, which I can no longer do. You have to wait for someone to die to get an office job here.<br />
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I can't lift, I can't stand on my feet all day. And if I work full time, I loose my disability claim automatically.<br />
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I don't need a lot of money, enough to pay the monthly bills which aren't all that much. I have already sold my scooter, and am now looking at selling my stealth camper trailer.<br />
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If you can help, it would mean the world to me. I didn't ask for this.<br />
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Craft sales have also dropped to nothing, so no income there either.<br />
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Please help.<br />
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<br />crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-88385012909381736002020-06-16T10:34:00.000-04:002020-06-16T10:34:03.969-04:00Stalled...I have been reduced to begging. I need money. My GoFundMe has stalled.<br />
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Being at home for months on end without another person gets pretty old. Can't go have coffee with a friend, can't shop, can't eat out...even visiting neighbors is taking your life in your hands. It is LONELY.<br />
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Granted, I'm used to being alone, prefer it that way these days, but I always had some sort of social interaction.<br />
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I don't have a lot of motivation or energy. I'm tired all the time. I've been told it is perimenopause, but I am way past that. I'm just tired. Been that way most of my life. I have a hard time getting myself moving, but usually when I do, I actually get stuff done. Waking up anytime after midnight and starting my day doesn't help. It is usually 2 or 3 in the morning, sometimes earlier. Makes for a very long day and an early bed time which just perpetuates the problem. It is what it is, just have to live with it.<br />
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I keep myself busy. I read a LOT. Probably more than I should. But even if I don't have the energy to move my body, I have to keep my mind busy. I don't watch much TV, it is on maybe one night every couple of weeks. After 5 PM. I don't like day time TV at all. Never have.<br />
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I have been doing some crafting. Haven't sold anything but a few cards lately. Have done some wreaths, started glass etching, made a tumbled glass Christmas tree, iron on vinyl projects, and more. Getting a nice little collection of cutting dies on eBay for a buck or two each. Have tried stamping and have a few stamps, but it isn't one of my favorite things, and embossing is a real challenge for me. Don't care for it even tho I like other peoples results. I just can't seem to do it right. And painting. Have done one since the group stopped in March, not one of my favorites, but I did one. Need to keep at it.<br />
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I have canvas bags, coffee mugs, canvases, and more, to either put vinyl on, or paint. Plenty of projects waiting in the wings, and I need to start on my fall cards. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are my best sellers.<br />
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What I have for sale currently can be found here...<br />
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As for my financial status, nothing has changed. 15 months with no income. Surviving now on generosity of friends and what little I sell. My go fund me has stalled. I don't qualify for any aid of any kind and don't even qualify for the COVID unemployment. It sucks. There aren't any jobs right now even if I had been released to go back to work. It is very frustrating and stressful.<br />
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I'm looking for a job, but there aren't any desk jobs in Quartzsite, only service type jobs that I cannot physically do any more, and don't want to. I took a real estate course thinking that might be an option, but I hated it. Too bad it cost me $300 to figure that out. Sigh...<br />
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So any help you might be able to give would be greatly appreciated. I know it is hard times for everyone right now. I get it. This is the link to my go fund me.<br />
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I have a year and a half until I can retire. That is a long time.<br />
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Got some donations on my <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/7bwuv-healing-holly?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet" target="_blank">GFM</a>, and some cash donations, enough to cover my current bills. Other than the summer electric bill and my dental bills, I don't have any large payments due until September. Just daily and weekly expenses.<br />
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I have been doing my RE course, but am not liking it a whole lot. Tons and tons of terminology. I feel like I am studying to become a lawyer. I have done two whole chapters, four modules, and we haven't even gotten to the selling part yet. Some of it is sticking, some of it isn't. I will have to go over it again and again.<br />
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Yesterday I had a collection agency call. He got nasty with me on the phone, so I hung up on him and blocked the number. He called six more times. I don't need that crap. I have no money. Told them that when they called earlier in the week. Sigh...<br />
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It has got to get better.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-2973931783802227742020-05-04T13:35:00.001-04:002020-05-04T13:35:59.827-04:00RANT<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
Well, just got off the phone with unemployment, nope, no how, no way. Not even the COVID unemployment.</div>
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As you all know, last year in early March I was suddenly hospitalized with a heart problem and underwent open heart surgery. I had 12 weeks unpaid medical leave, when I didn't return to work after that 12 weeks, my job was terminated (as was my insurance). I had no choice in any of it. I hadn't had a heart attack but literally could have dropped dead at any moment. (Go figure)</div>
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After my surgery I applied for unemployment, but since it was a medical condition, I didn't qualify. I also applied for SSDI Disability but didn't qualify for that because of lack of work credits (missed it by one month). So then I applied for SSI Disability and have been denied twice and have requested a hearing which will take up to a year. It has been 14 months since I got a paycheck, or a check of any kind.</div>
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So I applied for unemployment again. Still nope. Since I had applied last year I have to show earnings of a minimum of $1200 and get a release from my doctor. So basically, I have to go back to work before I can get unemployment. WTF? I never collected a penny. I also don't qualify for family assistance because I don't have any school age children.</div>
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So, what do I do? I haven't been released to go back to work and I don't qualify for any assistance that I have been able to find. I have had zero income for 14 months. My savings is gone. I am out of money. Literally. SSI seems to think I can "work through my discomfort". I physically can't do the service type jobs any more. I'm 60 years old and can't throw freight any more! I have six years before I can officially retire. I need help. I do qualify for EBT and medical assistance, but that doesn't pay my electric bill or any other bills I have. And I don't have a spouse to take up the slack.</div>
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So I guess what I am asking is does anyone know of a program to assist a 60 year old woman with a medical condition, that seems to have slipped through the cracks? I can't be the only one.</div>
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For 14 months I have been dealing with all of this, recovering from very invasive surgery, haven't asked for a lot of help, and for the most part have been OK with it. Stayed on an even keel. It hasn't been easy accepting help from so many people as I have always taken care of myself. It was a learning experience and I thank everyone that has helped.</div>
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But the system I have paid in to all my life by working and paying taxes won't do a thing for me. Nothing.</div>
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But now I am so very discouraged and frustrated. I just want to cry.</div>
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<br />crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-1099540234052747962020-04-28T10:14:00.001-04:002020-04-28T10:14:53.962-04:00So very sadWe lost Lois on Sunday. Two and a half weeks after Rusty died. They will both be missed. Both COVID 19 with underlying health issues.<br />
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We also lost Hal on Wednesday. Age related illness. That is three in just three weeks here in the park. Friends and neighbors.<br />
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This is a very sad time. Just got word another friend will most likely loose her husband very soon. Parkinsons and cancer. It is beginning to be overwhelming. So much loss and sadness.<br />
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On the positive side, I decided it was time I did something, anything. I have done nothing but read for the last four or five weeks, and I am getting tired of that. I am taking steps to getting my life back, a whole new normal. I just signed up for the real estate class.<br />
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There are so many variables and unknowns. Will I be able to do it? Will I like it? Will I find work if I pass the exam and get licensed? I had to spend money on the class when I am out of funds and don't know where any will be coming from. A calculated risk. I hope it will pay off. I'm afraid I won't be able to understand it, but I have always done well in adult education classes and of course my copier repair training, so I should do well with this. But I am still afraid I will fail. But I need to earn some money and now is the perfect time to take the class since we can't go out and do anything. That was all before my surgery and pump head. Have had memory and cognitive issues since then. I'm hoping it has been long enough for my brain to recover. If not, I guess I will have to find a way around it.<br />
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Wish me luck.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-45260888688706732772020-04-25T09:50:00.000-04:002020-04-25T09:50:06.132-04:00Feedback welcome, donations also welcomeWell, what to write first....<br />
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Lois, we think, has finally turned a corner. Have been getting daily reports on her condition (COVID 19), and as of yesterday she is off the ventilator and dialysis. They say she is responding to commands. We are all very hopeful that she will recover. It was looking pretty grim for a while. Say a prayer.<br />
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My disability appeal was denied yet again. I now have a lawyer handling it, it could take up to a year to get a hearing. And I still don't qualify for unemployment. Thank goodness I had some savings, or I wouldn't have survived this long. Between my savings, contributions from people that care, and the few crafts I managed to sell, I haven't gone too far in debt. Right now it is basically the 4k worth of dental work I had done in November. I'm paying a little bit on it each month, but am out of money, so I don't know how long I will be able to do that, and no one is buying crafts.<br />
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My gofundme has done nothing, but is still active. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/7bwuv-healing-holly">https://www.gofundme.com/f/7bwuv-healing-holly</a> It has been very disappointing. But with so many people out of work, kind of understandable.<br />
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Saw a post online yesterday from a friend in Vermont. She mentioned that she was thinking about getting her real estate license. It was a light bulb moment for me. That is something I could do here. The online classes and the whole process would be less than 1k, and I would have a career that would see me thru retirement. On MY terms. No corporate bullshit or expectations. A fairly light job, even I can move paper. No stocking shelves or excessive and freaky hours. I would basically be my own boss, which I do well with. And there is lots and lots of real estate for sale here.<br />
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I'm giving myself the weekend to think it over. I will decide on Monday. It is a 90 hour online class and exam, then the licensing exam. Then I would have to find a broker to work with. We have one right here in town. I might even qualify for unemployment for a bit while in training and testing. It would be an honest attempt at getting back into the work force. They like that kind of thing.<br />
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Feedback, comments and suggestions welcome.<br />
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Finally got my new phone up and working. That only took two weeks, but it is done, and my old number forwarded to my new number. I still haven't learned my new number, going to take some time.<br />
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Hoping now that we have hit the 100's in daytime temps, that I get some motivation and get some crafting done while I am stuck indoors. I need to make some sympathy and mother's day cards. I have a whole new batch of dies I haven't tried out yet. I also have several other crafts waiting in the wings I want to do, and painting. Haven't done any painting since the middle of March. It's been too nice out to be indoors. Enjoying the moderate temps while I could. I did make a few cards the other day as I had a request for a custom birthday card.<br />
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Again, any comments, feedback or suggestions on the whole real estate thing is welcome. There are very few jobs here in Quartzsite, and most of those are the kind of job that I can no longer do. Quickmarts, fast food, DG, Family Dollar... Regular jobs are few and far between and mostly seasonal.<br />
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My life completely changed in a heartbeat, and I am still adjusting and figuring things out. Contributions gladly accepted to get me through as well. And very much appreciated.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-62487253550568339892020-04-11T10:25:00.002-04:002020-04-11T10:25:44.704-04:00Quarantine ContinuedI have no idea how long it's been. Granted, I stayed home most of the time, but I did have <i>some</i> social interaction. Now there is none. Can't go hang out or have a cup of coffee with anyone, can't go across the street to visit a neighbor, and only make one trip out per week to deal with food and mail.<br />
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I have been denied unemployment again, and disability has denied me again too. I have no idea how I am going to survive financially. I can't be the only person that slips thru the cracks. I don't have a spouse with income, don't seem to qualify for any kind of financial aid, and I have to say, I am very discouraged. Haven't been this discouraged in a long, long time.<br />
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Still waiting to get the new phone situated. Tried to port the number I have had for 15 years to my brother's account, they couldn't do it. So I am getting a new number. I wasn't willing to give up my old number, it is on everything. So I decided to port the old number to Google Voice. It took several tries and about four days, but I finally got it. Once the new number is up and running, I will forward the old number to the new number. Once the number was ported, my phone didn't work any more, so that meant no phone service. I downloaded the GV app and got it working, so I have limited phone service and can get voice mail if I am out of range. As long as I am within wifi distance, it works. Better than nothing.<br />
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I wish I could find a way to jump start any creativity, but depression and creativity don't go hand in hand. I will just have to wait it out, but feel guilty because all I am doing is reading. I didn't even get dressed for three days in a row. Why bother?<br />
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I did the post office and market run yesterday. Will have to go to the post office again on Monday to pick up my sim card and dried bean order. Otherwise I wouldn't be going out for another week.<br />
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My friend and neighbor lost her husband of 65 years the other day. She wasn't allowed to stay with him, so she wasn't there when he passed. I wasn't with Jake when he died either and I know how that feels. I feel so bad for her, and people aren't allowed to gather around her and support her. I know how that feels too. This virus will have so many far reaching effects that haven't been considered.<br />
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So with Rusty passing, the whole phone situation and the financial denials, it has been a pretty sucky week. I suppose it could always be worse. But I am pretty unhappy with life in general at the moment. Just have to wait it out.<br />
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I'm probably going to have to find a job somewhere. Kind of hard to do when the world is shut down. But I can't physically do the job I was doing before even if I wanted to. Can't handle the stress or the physical requirements. I don't know what the future holds, just have to get through today.<br />
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<br />crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-67006210785575280672020-04-07T10:33:00.002-04:002020-04-07T10:33:28.696-04:00Quarantine Day ???This is at least the second full week of voluntary quarantine. I still have zero motivation and spend my time reading. Yesterday I had two goals, shower and laundry. I did manage to get them both done. Or almost done, clothes still need to be folded and put away.<br />
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Have been spending the majority of my time on the patio as the weather has been pretty much perfect. It won't last, soon it will be too hot to be outside and then I can justify working in the craft room. It is just too dark in there right now. I think if I had windows and views, I could work in there now, but I don't so I'm not.<br />
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I touch bases on messenger with a couple of people in the morning, but other than that, no human contact.<br />
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Hoping this will all end sooner than later.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-84378503690921338692020-03-27T06:21:00.000-04:002020-04-25T10:01:33.114-04:00Weeding<div class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
Well I didn’t make anything yesterday. Instead I discovered part of my yard on the other side of the trailer and the back side of the house where I never go, was filled with weeds and I took care of those. With all the rain the weeds have gone crazy and the bunnies don’t touch them. It only took an hour or two, but being in the shape I’m in, it did me in for the rest of the day. All of this because I went and checked to see if the neighbors Argentine Giant cactus was blooming. It was.</div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The cactus are growing much slower now that they aren’t getting any more water than mother nature provides. Since we have had so much rain, there has been some noticeable growth, but no blossoms, and one of them didn’t make it at all. It went in the trash with the weeds. I might put one of the aloes out there, but not sure where. The aloes will eventually take over the area. I might try to get a couple of new cactus pups since they are on their own and won’t fill the area so fast. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">It felt pretty good being outside and doing something even if I did have to keep taking breaks. The sunshine is healthy as long as I don’t get too much and it doesn’t hit my scar. Would have been better if it had been warm enough to be in shorts, but I’ll take what I can get. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Of course I spent the rest of the day reading on the patio. I’m outside as much as I can be. Tried to take a nap since I only had four hours sleep, but pretty much failed. And I only got about four so far tonight. I do want to try to get more. </span></div>
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crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-85806773270927464562020-03-26T10:39:00.000-04:002020-03-26T10:39:44.175-04:00Day #???I have no idea how many days we are into "social distancing", now "shelter at home". It isn't anything new to me to be alone. I spend most of my time alone anyway. The only difference now is that I am afraid to go out. I am one of the compromised. If I get sick, I will most likely die. La Paz county has it's first two confirmed cases. Pretty close to home.<br />
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I have to say tho, that I don't like it. Can't even do my weekly or bi-weekly visit with a friend, or Monday Morning coffee at the club house. My only social outlets. Painting is over for the season, so I don't even have that now. Can't walk up the street and visit with a neighbor. You would think I would be used to being alone by now.<br />
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I'm finding my stress, between no income and this pandemic, to be limiting. I have no motivation or creativity. I had been spending a lot of my time crafting, but haven't even had the energy to do that lately. I did get myself in there yesterday and made some cards. First time in a couple of weeks and they aren't very good, and only managed that because I didn't pick up my Kindle Fire and start reading at breakfast. If I pick up my Kindle, it is all over. I just read.<br />
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I don't know how many books I have read since Jake died in 2010, but it is a LOT. It is my way of escaping. While I am reading, I don't think about anything else. It is all I did those first weeks, probably months, after. It is all I am doing now.<br />
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If I can't manage to find the energy or creativity to get into the craft room, you KNOW I'm not exercising either. I have good intentions, but that seems to be as far as it goes. Sigh...<br />
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They say to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. I am still planting. I have ordered some iris and lily seed, which take even longer than tubers or bulbs. Still trying to learn gardening in this arid climate. Most everything literally bakes in the summer when it gets hot. But some mini daffodils I planted last year came back this year, so I have hope.<br />
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On the positive side of things, I have most of what I need for now. I only go out to get the mail, and most everything else I need I have ordered online or has been shared by very generous neighbors. My pantry is full, I have a few things growing in the garden and plenty of seed to grow more.<br />
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I'm hoping the stimulus thing gets approved and goes through, it would get me through another couple of months. I checked my disability app again this morning, still processing. Has been since November 4th when I appealed the first denial. I still have zero income, but a few people have been very generous and sent money. You know who you are and thank you very much. It means a lot to me, and will certainly help.<br />
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My health could be better, but it could also be much, much worse. I am grateful that I can still take care of myself and most everything I need to do. My balance is still off so I don't climb any ladders and always use the railing on the stairs.<br />
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Trying not to eat too much, a fall back when bored. My weight is still way up from the meds, and would really like to loose some of it. At least I have stopped gaining weight. Finally.<br />
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As of now, all is good. Lets hope this ends soon and life can get back to normal, whatever that is.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-77986678208598623342020-03-17T06:32:00.001-04:002020-03-17T06:36:02.797-04:00Who knew I could do this?A year ago Christmas I was gifted with a set of acrylic paints, brushes and canvases. I finally got around to opening the paints and giving it a go after being invited to the twice weekly painting group. I have been having fun with it. Discovering my weaknesses and my strengths. There are a couple that I really like, and some not so much. Here they are in order of completion. Remember, I am a complete newbie, so I am pretty pleased with my efforts. All paintings are available either as an original or a print at a reasonable price. Reply below if there is something that catches your eye.<br />
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The outhouse painting is out of sequence, but it is my favorite so far. It is not for sale. The painting is from a photo taken in my front yard in Vermont. It has significant emotional memories. I would be willing to do a print tho, any size up to 8x10.</div>
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Painting group is done for the season, but I hope to continue and improve my work through the long, very hot summer here in AZ. I will try to remember to post them as I complete them. </div>
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Here is one I did in alcohol inks last summer. I have had this one printed on canvas several times and it has come out well each time. </div>
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I no longer have a job, or the ability to do the job I was doing before my diagnosis. I am tired. Always tired. I have no stamina, and no motivation.</div>
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I was walking a mile a day after my surgery. Took a while to build up to it, had leg pain and foot pain, then it got hot out and I couldn't walk any more. I had two exercise machines, but can't use them because they make my knees hurt. So I basically haven't had much in the way of exercise since last summer.</div>
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I also had a resurgence of my Type 2 Diabetes. I had it under control with my diet, but with the numerous prescription meds I had to take and am still taking, it really messed with my blood sugar. When I went to the doctor in November, my blood sugar was almost 600. I was really sick - again. Back on metformin three times per day, and my fasting glucose is finally down around 116 to 128 pretty much every day. Can't seem to get it below 100 tho, no matter what I eat or don't eat. My diet is very restricted. Was told to go keto, tried it for a couple of months, but continued to gain weight. I had/have gained 45 pounds since surgery. I don't eat much. I don't snack, eat very few carbs, no salt, no sugar, no flavor. Feeding myself has become a real chore with limited choices. Every. Single. Day.</div>
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I have been surviving on charity, EBT, and what savings I had. The savings is gone, and the charity is pretty much gone too since it has been a year. I still have zero income and am stressing about how I am going to survive if disability doesn't come through. I sold a bunch of stuff last weekend, my scooter, a couple of small kitchen appliances, a patio set, so I can pay some bills for another month. I sell my handcrafts when I can, and barter when I can, but one cannot survive without money. I don't qualify for cash assistance since I don't have any children. Both of my doctors say I shouldn't work, and I agree.</div>
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Depression, memory loss, mood swings, all side effects of the massive trauma a body goes through with open heart surgery, not including the physical aspects of being cut open, ribs spread and hands being inside a body. It is a slow recovery both emotonal and physical. I shudder when I think about what they did to me. </div>
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I have some memory of my time in the hospital and shortly after I came home, but it is in bits and pieces. Pretty much one big blur with a few highlights here and there. My short term memory is still suffering. </div>
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Due to the fact that I have zero income and my savings is gone with no income in sight, my friend Maureen set up a go fund me over a week ago. It has had zero activity. Not sure if people just don't care or if it hasn't been shared enough. But I have to say that I am hurt. I hate asking for money or help of any kind, but to me, the lack of interest or any donations, says that no one cares. </div>
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I'm already alone, I lost Jake ten years ago. I adapted. I miss him each and every day and know that my life would be a lot different than it is now if he were here with me, and he would have been here to help me through all of this. But he isn't. I am alone, and it looks like it will stay that way.</div>
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I have nothing to look forward to and a very uncertain future. It is so discouraging. I struggle to make it through a whole day. I see things I want to do, hikes to make, but I can't even walk around the block without pain and panting. My legs get very heavy and ache, plus the foot pain from tendon issues and arthritis. </div>
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<br />crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-75929185371392809022020-03-10T09:51:00.000-04:002020-03-10T09:51:36.087-04:00Just about a yearIt has been just about a year since I had my open heart surgery. CABGx2 and ASD repair. March 15th will be my one year anniversary. Still having some issues, changes in meds, diabetes kicking up, exhaustion,aches and pains. But all in all, I'm doing good.<br />
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Still fighting disability. Was denied the first time for lack of work credits, so I applied for the other type. Was denied and told I could work thru my discomfort...I appealed. Still waiting. I am a 60 year old woman with a heart condition, diabetes, arthritis, and a bunch of annoying little issues. I can no longer do the job I was doing, and there are very few low impact jobs here in Q. I have been surviving on my savings, selling of personal items and selling my crafts, but the savings is gone and I only have so many personal items I can sell. My friend in VT, Maureen, set up a go fund me for me. It isn't doing well, she and her daughter are the only ones that contributed so far. Granted, it is only three days old, but I had hoped I meant more to people than what appears.<br />
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Maureen asked me back when I had the surgery a year ago if she could do this. I asked her to wait until I absolutely had to. So we did. I'm at that place. I feel like I am begging, but people do it for less. It is a pay it forward situation. I have given money to people that were ready to loose their house and have their power shut off, a sizeable sum. I help people when I can. I have and will continue to pay it forward when I can.<br />
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All I am asking today is that you share the GFM link. Not asking for donations unless you want to help. I have no idea how long it will take to get some money coming in from somewhere, and I have had zero income since I was flown to Phoenix for my surgery.<br />
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Help if you can, and sharing the link will definitely be helping. Thank you.<br />
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Can't remember if it was December or January where I couldn't breath. Panting pretty much all the time. I did a zpack and went to my primary care PA, and finally started feeling a little better. In February I got tired of feeling like crap even tho I had improved, still wasn't great, and after a couple of really scary events, went to the ER. I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and was referred to a cardiologist. Waited weeks for that appointment and was put on "light duty" at work. Their version of light duty was to put me on nights. I waited more weeks for the tests. I did an echo, a stress test, a TEE, and then an angiogram on March 11. I had blockages, widow maker, and a hole in my heart. I was literally not allowed to leave the hospital and flown from Havasu to Phoenix in a small plane and had open heart surgery.<br />
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I have been out of work since. No income, no financial help other than EBT and AHCCCS (health insurance). Tried to get unemployment, but I don't qualify, was denied SSDI, and am presently trying to get SSD. So I am now living on air and EBT. Thankfully I had a bit of savings, but that won't last long.<br />
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Through all of this, my emotions have pretty much stayed on an even keel. I haven't freaked out, no crying jags, no panic attacks. No huge emotional moments, no tears. The only time I shed any tears was when my brother Mike flew from Wisconsin to Phoenix to be there when I had my surgery. The rest of the time, I take things as they come. That in itself confuses me. You would think I would have some sort of emotional crisis somewhere in there.<br />
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I'm on four different meds now and see my cardiologist regularly. I am still not back to work, and hope that I don't have to go back. I can survive a bit longer without the paycheck, but am hoping the SSD is approved. I don't want to go back to DG. Too physical, too much stress, freaky hours and a schedule that changes every day. There is now yet another new manager and district manager, they have promoted two more people to assistant manager so the whole hierarchy has changed. It won't be the same job. I don't want the stress, it isn't worth the paltry pay. Their expectations are too high, the job is physically too much for a 60 year old woman. I have other health issues too as I am getting old.<br />
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My EF has gone from 35% to 50%. Had another echo on Friday, but don't get the results until a week from Tuesday. The tech said it wasn't any worse, so that is a good thing. I have developed premature ventricular contractions and a couple of them showed on the echo, finally. Will see what he has to say about that.<br />
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Right now I am taking each day as it comes. Some days I have no energy and most days I have no motivation. There are a lot of side effects of being on a bypass machine, invasive surgery and meds. I am pretty much physically healed from the surgery, have a huge scar and a bunch of smaller ones, still tender, still weak as I lost a lot of muscle by being down for so long. And still tired. The told me I would feel like a brand new person, I am still waiting for that. I was off the opioids by the time I went home and have taken virtually no pain killers since my second day home. So my recovery was better than most. I just can't seem to do better tho.<br />
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I have started a new venture with alcohol inks. Will be adding products as I create them. The first one is just a trial and error experimental image, so it isn't quite up to snuff.<br />
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Have been having a lot of fun with it.crnbrryctghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329801151644928458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7482632497057102339.post-78258535892424828772018-05-22T19:30:00.002-04:002018-05-22T19:30:40.066-04:00Changes!So many changes since I wrote last. I keep meaning to write, but life gets in the way.<br />
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I finally bit the bullet and got my floors done. I am so very happy with the results. I splurged and bought some new pieces of furniture too. I have a couple more home projects and I will be done for a while.<br />
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I'm just loving my new floors. It gives the place a whole new feel. It still kind of surprises me when I walk in. 😊</div>
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I disconnected the OTA antenna from the TV. It couldn't keep a channel and it tethered the TV in one spot. I have gone back to my AppleTV and can put the TV anywhere in the house. I bought a new stand for it, new feet, and I'm liking it. I also bought a new table and chairs and I'm liking those too. Sold the old set.</div>
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I ripped out the carpet myself, along with the lower half of the built in corner cupboard. Mark did the floors, and while the washer was out, replaced the hoses, and had to replace the shut off valves, so that should be good for a while. The valves had seized up and wouldn't turn any more. </div>
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Ripping out that carpet was a nasty job. So glad Mark warned me to wear a mask. I filled the dustpan with fine dirt that had found it's way thru the carpet and the padding. Ugh! Next time I will pay someone to do it. It wasn't fun. Gained quite a bit of floor space by removing the corner cabinet. </div>
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The upper cabinet is coming out as well, but I think I will let Mark do that. I have been having some shoulder pain and I don't want to make it any worse. I need my shoulder for work.</div>
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Speaking of work, our assistant manager got herself fired. I was offered the position and accepted it this time. I am now the new Assistant Manager at Dollar General Quartzsite. It means a small pay increase and a lot more to learn. But I think Brett and I will work well together. The cashiers were all rooting for me and it gave me a warm fuzzy. :) It's a job. I will do it as long as I can physically, but I am not getting any younger and it is physically demanding. My hours will be changing, hopefully to more days. Last week and this I am working all nights. Once Brett gets back from his week away, I will have to dig in and learn the job. Right now we will muddle through the best we can. Team work. </div>
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I am having Mark do a bit more work inside the house. I spotted this online and am having him do this to the backs of my kitchen cupboards on the living room side, both top and bottom. The bottom will be about eight inches deep and the top about three inches deep. I have had to clean out cupboards and get rid of stuff, but that is OK. The bottom cupboards are pretty much a black hole. Things go in and never see the light of day again. Time to get rid of a bunch of stuff. </div>
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I just love this. Once all Mark's work is done, it will be time for me to start resurfacing the cupboards. I have a plan....we'll see how well I do. One door at a time. I also will be putting bead board wall paper up on the lower half of the bathroom and will paint the upper half. No deadline, will work it as I have time. The cupboards and woodwork are going to be white. No more of this light oak crap. To me they just look yellowed and dirty. And I HATE that wallpaper. That is what is in the bathroom too.</div>
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This is the look I will be shooting for. There are a lot of doors and will take a while. I will probably start in the bathroom since there are only two doors in there. </div>
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The gardens have been neglected with all the inside work being done. I need to spend some time out there, reseed a bunch of stuff. The tomato plants are going nuts, some of the perennials are doing OK, and I was given a couple of large geraniums that I love. I keep trying to start stuff from seed, but not having a lot of luck. But here are a few pics from last week.</div>
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