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Pity Party

I am stressed, tired, miserable and needing sleep. I woke up
at 3:30 and stayed up and it is impossible for me to nap.

Rex and I worked in the yard this morning. I should have
heeded Dottie's warning about the mint. It is trying to take
over the back yard. The basil is reproducing itself rapidly
also. I have never had it spring up like this before.

We have plenty of ripe tomatoes that are unbelievably
delicious.

I need to go to the bank and look through the safe.
deposit box. I am not a detail person and I hate office
type work. It is a chore that I do not relish.

On top of it all, I am probably getting more belly fat
from stressing out. I feel miserably sorry for myself
today. Sometimes you just have to get mired down in
self pity before you can spring back up.

posted on July 15, 2014 1:39 PM ()

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Yes, mint is terribly invasive! You will be weeding it out from where you do not want it for years to come.
comment by dragonflyby on July 17, 2014 10:38 AM ()
There is a slight bonus, it smells so good when you pull it up!
reply by elderjane on July 17, 2014 3:46 PM ()
Mint can certainly get away , some of our creeks have it along the banks gone wild.
Only glasshouse tomatoes this time of year available but plenty of fruit etc from our northern growers.
we all have miserable days , giving oneself a treat helps
comment by kevinshere on July 16, 2014 8:38 PM ()
Yes, it does help to have a little treat. Here is the crux of it,
My son's cancer is stage four, my husband's dementia is worse and the V. A.
wants to declare him unfit to manage his compensation which he is but we do
not want a stranger appointed to serve in a fiduciary capacity. We are
trying to get me appointed but because of my age, I doubt if we can. All in all, it just makes me want to give up. I am so tired of the struggle.
However, I went out with friends today, bought some new clothes and feel
much better.
reply by elderjane on July 17, 2014 3:53 PM ()
I keep mint in two pots on the front porch. The other day I discovered that the roots coming out the drain holes on the side of the pots planted themselves in the cracks between the blue stone. LOL Now I have mint growing (literally) on the porch. My first early girl is almost ripe and squash will be abundant if we get a few dry days. You always have a way of bouncing back--not sure how you do it tho.
comment by jjoohhnn on July 16, 2014 5:06 PM ()
I am not at all surprised at the mint trying to grow on concrete. I planted
one little plant last year and it is trying to invade the back yard. It does
smell good and it is great in iced tea but potting it is the way to go.
reply by elderjane on July 17, 2014 3:59 PM ()
Have you ever tried Melatonin? I use it on a fairly regular basis, although I try not to while pregnant.
comment by kristilyn3 on July 16, 2014 12:06 PM ()
My doctor has given me a sleeping pill and I don't like taking it because I
read that it will destroy brain cells. It is Temazapam. It is my private
theory that medicine tends to kill you so I only take two regularly.
reply by elderjane on July 17, 2014 3:57 PM ()
It does help me.... And helps me stay asleep... Maybe it's all in my head?
reply by kristilyn3 on July 16, 2014 5:12 PM ()
Melatonin isn't exactly what most people seem to think it is: it's not a sleep aide like a sleeping-pill. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. In other words, it can't put you to sleep.
reply by jjoohhnn on July 16, 2014 5:04 PM ()
You're entitled to have a down day once in awhile - there's so much going on in your life, put the rest of us to shame. I always think our troubles are cut in half when we share them with a friend.
comment by troutbend on July 15, 2014 9:45 PM ()
Thanks for the kind words. Fortunately, I got a good nights sleep and
am more cheerful today.
reply by elderjane on July 16, 2014 6:49 AM ()
I am envious that you can grow delicious tomatoes. I tried once, the plants died. Ed went to the vet today to buy food for Max. They said they had a female orange tabby for adoption, very affectionate. I am used to male kitties, but all kitties are wonderful. Don't know what to do. I'll be going through loss again in 10 years and don't know if I am strong enough.
comment by tealstar on July 15, 2014 5:30 PM ()
Do get that Kitty. Females are a little sassier than males and she will
adore you both. You can't have too much cat love!!
reply by elderjane on July 16, 2014 6:51 AM ()
Get that cat.
reply by troutbend on July 15, 2014 9:42 PM ()
Awe... I hope you get some much needed sleep soon! Sorry you aren't having a good day. Hug Rex for me.
comment by kristilyn3 on July 15, 2014 2:18 PM ()
I slept well last night and am back in the land of the living. I have never
been a good sleeper and am reluctant to take sleep aids. Thanks for your
support and Rex is always good therapy. He is getting very grey but his
joints have stayed flexible and he still plays.
reply by elderjane on July 16, 2014 6:54 AM ()

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