The Hermit Club

Laurie sending good (((VIBES))) for u'r son. I hope u'r doing OK.

I missed the moon last nite and it's been raining today--maybe it wil clear up later???

I'm so cold and tired today so just doing hahaha nothing.

Laurie... prayers for your son/elbow/pitching/your healing.

Camille... I don't know what teachers Joey had this year, but bullying had zero tolerance in my classroom last year--and when kids feel safe (with any adult in the building), they report it.  His teachers are obligated to protect him and deal consequences to those who are being cruel.  They are not allowed to ignore it.   I am so sorry he is having to suffer these issues.  Losing weight will help him, because kids do aim for any weakness or difference they can find.  It's almost a pack animal instinct.  Does he have a group of friends he can be with?  Bullies are much less likely to pick on someone if a group is present...  Check your school's bullying policy.  They are constrained by law to protect the kids...  (I always let my kids know the first day... I was bullied as a child, and I will not accept it. Period.  They get the idea pretty fast. )  Most incidents happen at recess or in the restroom.  That's when reporting it is so important--whether the victim or a witness.  Someone has to speak up.  

   Sorry.  It's a sensitive spot...  Hope your Joey can find some peace. 

   Hugs to you and to him.

markat--how's the organizing?  I think I'll tackle a couple of rooms today.  (Will start small, though.)

blondie, Jazzy, all... did you see the moon?  Here, it was pale yet fiery orange.  We had a wispy-cloud night, but clear enough for a full view. 

Hi hermits- day 3 of my little hiatus from the client site. The good news is a check FINALLY came in the mail, and got deposited today. I am due one more and have been told it will be paid this week (fingers crossed).

I also went to Starbucks to get a pound of free coffee I had from a promotion they were doing and came away with a free scone and drink too! The universe is taking care of me today!

Lori- the client site I work at is really mean to people too. It is very hard to work there these days. Is your organization having financial problems? What I have seen is that organizations "in trouble" usually start doing nasty things to their employees and it is precurser to getting rid of them. If anything, you now know they are doing this to others which may not make any of it better, but at least maybe they are not targeting just you. Good luck with the filing and let us know how things go with everything. We have to stand up for ourselves as no one is will!

The bullying thing I think has been around for so long. I was bullied too as I was a chubby kid. Now children have different weapons to hurt one another. Facebook, texting, you name it. Children are just not treated very well in our society (and many of them living in poverty these days too). Sigh.

Over and out for now. Will catch up with you into the week my hermit friends.

where is everybody, hope you are all well and in AC!!!

Jinkala it's nice to hear from u--wow u have a job going on, a big one. And u do get used to the nurses and staff--I went weekly and it was a hoot.

We're getting storms right now again--non of the storms are to be taken for granted anymore--they are scary.

Blondie hence the name HERMIT sometime we don't come out of our shells.

Hello my friends,

Hot and humid here in wisconsin, the sky looks a bit angry, but I don't mind storms at all. Especially at night when in bed, I love listening to the rain and rumbles of thunder.    So yesterday I got another call from a different employee who was one of my staff.....and she was terminated.  Get this, she was called Sunday afternoon to work, because the other gal called in.   This employee comes in and works the whole shift, and Monday they fire her....I don't know, it is just strange how they handle things.   Both employees were looking for guidance and help, and I don't mind, but it is so upsetting to hear about it all.   My husband and I saw the attorney, and she was helpful in laying out my options.  Unfortunately all of the e-mails are "nice" and the nastiness went on when there were no other witnesses.  She said I should file a complaint with federal eeoc. This attorney said she could assist, however the people from this place assist free of charge.  Overall there is a good chance of getting back pay, but  the attorney doesn't feel like I will end with a large sum of money.   I feel liike I recieved some good  advice.....

On a different note, does anyone deal with chemo brain?   No one has mentioned it on here.  It was very apparent when I started chemo, and then it improved.  But now it has creeped back.  Some people take it in stride and don't worry much about it, and my Doctor doesn't have a remedy.  He already did a brain scan and all was good,  no sign of mets.

Yesterday I went for a walk/jog....I have been gaining weight like crazy. Had five cupcakes at my sons graduation party, along with all the food. I gain and lose weight so easily, although losing is a bit more of a challenge, because I like to eat when I am bored.  I just have to get in the routine of exercising....

My emotions have been up and down....sometimes its one hour at a time.....right now I am feeling good and am just going to take a break from thinking I am a loser.....my husband, kids , siblings, and friends seem to think I am a good egg, so I will go with that. Have a good night my friends.....

Envious of all your rain reports.  Hot and dry here.  No rain in the forecast...

Yes, hermiting.  As Camille said... in my shell.  (Hit a grumpy streak with drug se's.  Humbug.)

Hugs to each.   

Lori1020,

I mentioned chemo brain to you in prior June 6th post.

Markat organizing is a skill not to be taken lightly. I can't do it at all. Never could I'm a closet stuffer too.

Oh Skittle I'm sorry--this is a goofy feeling like leave me alone--I talk on here and Email but I don't want to talk on the ohone even. Oh well this to shall pass--I'm so sick and tired of saying that when one thing passes another one is right behind it. hahaha it's true tho.

Checking in on all of my dear friends.  We are still in Omaha and the boys just went off to batting practice and all I wanted to do was catch up with you guys!  Thank you all for your prayers for Nick's arm and performance.  He pitched in two games, with a total of 8 innings and only gave up 1 run (unearned, so it was not his fault...it was an defensive error). He also had 8K (strikeouts).  He could not have pitched better and we are so very proud. At random times we had coaches and parents take us (and him) aside and tell us what raw talent he has. That is always a gift to hear (especially from other parents) as he/we put so much of our lives into his passion.  He literally commanded the mound and it was nice to see that he gained the respect of all of his teammates. (These boys are a national travel team and have never played together before.) We have played 5 games and unfortunately lost them all by one run, but we are enjoying ourselves.  We have another game tomorrow and then we return home for one day before traveling to Huntington Beach with Nick's other team.  We have had a few storms pass through and I have enjoyed the thunder and rain. However, one of the storms knocked a baby robin and his nest out of a tree near the parking lot where our car was. We were leaving for a game, when he caught my eye. I had to rescue him! He was small and fluffy and looked hurt.  I was so upset.  I showed Nick and my husband a pile of mud and told them to turn it over as I thougth it may be his nest. It was. We placed him back in the nest and back in the tree. I checked on him that night and the next morning to find him softly resting.  I have checked on him the past three days. Each day we have had a different experience with him as his nest was blown down again. I ended up finding him cowering under bushes.  Yesterday I re-placed him in his nest. As I did, he opened his mouth up SO wide! He was hungry! I looked around for his mama and daddy, but they didn't seem to be around. I dug up rolly-pollies and found a ladybug (so sorry!) and hand fed him.  This morning I asked my husband if we could stop and buy worms for him. I was so worried that his parents has abandoned him.  We bought worms and we we came back, he was gone AGAIN! This time however, I found him on the ground and he seemed better. I fed him worm. He ate it, squeeked at me and did his best to scurry away.  It that point, his parents started circling us and squawking. I assured Nick that the baby was not healed and fine and we needed to let nature take it's course.  We dumped the rest of the worms for them and waved goodbye to the little guy. (Of course I will check on him again later, but I won't get too close.)

As for me, I took myself off of the pain pills two days ago.  I hate them. I am using Aleve and ice twice a day.  I am getting relief little by little and I am grateful. The past three weeks have been rough.  I see my Oncologist on Friday before we leave for CA. The nerve problem in my left hand (due to the IV) has not resolved itself and my doc is going forward to Risk Management at the hospital. We shall see what happens with that.

Skittle---I hate the "yucky day" feelings. I am so sorry and I hope it goes away soon! HUGS to you!! 

Ladies, I also hate talking on the phone and avoid it at all costs! LOL! I am a texting and emailing fool! Lori and Jazzy, so sorry about the work situations. I pray that they resolve themselves. Jinkala-so great to hear from you! Jazzy, Camille, Teka, Markat, Blondie, Spookie, and all of the rest, love and peace to you.

Jazzy, I too was bullied. I was the "fat girl" that everyone made the butt of their jokes. It was torturous and affected my life. Your Joey obviously takes shelter in your love and safety. Having such a loving mother who is aware of his struggles will help him so much. I pray for his peace. As a mother, I feel the rage of wanting revenge on the kids that are so cruel. I can only pray that God takes it all away.

Love and peace to all of you,

XOXOXOXO

Laurie

Decluttering is never ending!   I just took 2 days turning kitchen counter into a work space and no longer a storage space.

Truthfully, husband helped me declutter the kitchen counter.

Hi ladies- just checking in. Doing okay at work. One check down, one due in my hot little hands any time. Got another invoice going in on monday so god willing, I will have my cash flow situation in better shape soon!

Went up north on monday for a bit of a get away. Saw a great band that was traveling through the area this past weekend. I saw them at a music festival in Austin last year, and their free concert on monday night was  AWESOME! British boy band.

It is really hot here again this week. 

Laurie-lovely story about the baby bird. I too love the birds and saved a few big and small in the past. I hope the little fellow makes it okay with the help of his watchful parents.

Teka- good job on the counter. I love a clean corner or surface top myself.

Markat- we have to find whatever it is that helps us to get through the grief. I commend you for having the energy to do that work right now, it seems like it is helping you. One day at a time my dear.

Blondie- I hope you are doing okay with the chemo and SEs. Wishing you some feeling good days.

Cami- 

Must go water my very dry and struggling gardens. Love to all hermits!

Laurie you are one of the sweetest people I have NEVER met....how lucky that birdie was that it was you that was there, others might have ignored it.....so happy that your son is doing so well...and happy you can be there with him to see it....

Jazzy good for you...hope you are taking care of yourself...

Mark [[[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]]]]

Me....well feeling good today...week off from chemo, as I am sure you remember and it excites me that I can get things done, which I did, sewing/mending and hanging a new shower curtain, hanging up wet clothes outside and of course it rained, oh well....which doesn't seem like much but it was enough to get me worn out....didn't want to push myself cause I have a list of things I want to do before chemo next wednesday, really have a hard time breathing after coming from the basement to my room on the 2nd floor...which is why I have to move eventually...car is not fixed yet...exhusband came to do it got frustrated which is fine cause then we had really hard rain showers and I would have felt really bad if he was under my car in the rain...apparently he let my dogs out when he was here and saw my elipical and texted me asking me if I wanted to sell it, told him to put my starter in and he can have it, he said how about saturday, lol.....we were married for 12 years, have been friends for 37 met him way before we dated....he is married for the 4th time, I am #2, lol....anyway wifey #4 wants/needs it, lol...aren't I bad....anyway....eyes are watering going to go..bb tomorow, have a nice night...