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Hopalong:
(((((CB)))))
I just get a sense of you floating while accepting.
Being open and curious about this extended time, not gnawing your paws off to get out of the cage.
There's something so lovely about this response to What Is. Unusual and moving.
That's it for now, just wanted to say something of peace, of spiritual maturity, came out of your account/update to me.
big hugs
Hops
Hopalong:
Ugh, I imagine going online to file for unemployment is a hair puller. But I hope you'll do it soon! Remember, you have outstanding experience and would have a very good reference from the company, so if after all this is over you want to work again some day, you would be a stellar find.
Meanwhile, enjoy those happy feet!
Hugs
Hops
lighter:
CB:
Healing your feet and body during this time is a tremendous silver lining, isn't it?
Yup yup yup.
I'm trying to stretch every day.
Lighter
Twoapenny:
--- Quote from: CB123 on May 01, 2020, 09:45:24 PM ---Awww, thanks, Hops! I really do feel very peaceful. It's been a long time coming. You all know....
Tupp, I think the pain is so diminished because fibro is made worse by repeated movements, and most of what I did at work was like that. Also, I was never off my feet long enough to let my feet heal. It's kind of amazing because I have had foot pain for most of the last 10 years. I am getting a little chubby though from sitting around! I don't care, not looking for a boyfriend! ha!
I am kinda curious about why I am so adverse to getting online and signing up for unemployment. I didnt do it again today. Or rather, I waited til so late that when I ran into a glitch I had to stop and figure it out. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to get it, I think it's just admitting to myself that I don't have a job. My boss texted me about getting my stuff from my desk and I was actually offended. I'm weird.
Anyway, today was a good day. My oldest son is a nurse in a big ICU in town and I usually get to have a long talk with him on one of his days off. Today was that day and it was so enjoyable. He's the one that likes to talk philosophy and history and such and of course I'm always up for that! It was nice. I was thinking how many conversations like that I've missed because our schedules didnt jive and I'm just really grateful for this time.
However, I never got around to cooking dinner so it was oatmeal tonight. I'm going to have to get in gear tomorrow!
CB
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It's a huge change to go from employed to unemployed, CB, especially in this work based world we live in. It's a big mind shift so I can understand the reluctance to make it 'real' as it were. It is closing a door, isn't it, and at the moment we don't know what's behind the new doors! So it all feels unusual. I'm glad your feet are feeling so much better, though! I got to the point where mine were so painful all the time that if I was standing doing dishes, for example, I'd have to kind of balance on the edges of my feet, putting them down on the floor was just too painful to do. It's difficult if you're on your feet a lot. Nice that you got to talk with your biggest boy :) It is nice when you get the time to have those long catch ups, just feels more satisfying than a quick chat or text. A bit like a proper dinner instead of oatmeal! Lol, hope you get a nice dinner tonight xx
Twoapenny:
Things are completely surreal here. We've a group of scientists who've formed their own task force and are broadcasting their meetings live because they're so concerned about the way the government is behaving and the conflicting and contradictory advice they're giving out. They're blatantly fiddling facts and numbers and NHS staff are being threatened with disciplinary action if they speak publicly about the lack of PPE. We genuinely don't have a single news stream or government body we can actually trust to give us factual information.
Some people are being sensible - taking precautions but also not going overboard with it. Some are ignoring it all completely. Conspiracy theories are abundant and I notice a lot of people are keen for change, but only if it's other people who have to change. There are still many shortages in the shops and essential supplies are still not getting through to people who need them. I'm absolutely baffled by the whole thing.
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