Asserting Myself---

[Hopalong]

Ewwww

don't you got a puppy?

H

[Certain Hope]

Wow posts disappear quickly. This was on page 5

The Drug Store shorted me 38 pills (likely 40 on the count) I noticed I was running out too soon---------------------------- wasn't me---had to be them----------------------------I was a bit nervous

but there was no problen. She just counted out 38 pills and put them in my container.

Wow I like sticking up for myself.

Dear Izzy,

The first step of sticking up for yourself in this case, as I see it, was in not automatically assuming that you had made the error.
In "unrecognized shame" mode, I see how blaming self (regardless of common sense/facts) might stall out any further action... so it's great that you moved through this problem with such ease!

Can you describe the reasons for your nervousness about contacting the pharmacy?

Thanks!  and... great job done!!

Hope

P.S. to Besee... thank you    My son is a very special, sensitive little dude with a heart of gold. Wish I could express how very much he's taught me! 

[isittoolate]

Hi Hope,

Actually I knew I had not made an error, sour diuretics?--not gonna suck on them for fun--I guessed the pharmacy had made the error, but I'm not accustomed to following up on something like this. (I want everything to be right in the first place).

I had no idea what they would do--maybe try to fit 180 pills into the same sized container I had---and prove me wrong---or--??--prove them wrong----??

Anyway, she just gave me the proper amount to last until Sept 22 and that was it.

I wasn't heart-pumping nervous either. I was calm, but concerned.

Thanks
Izzy

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[changing]

Sassy Izz-

Don't you SEE it, my dear? Your former boss looks like he has a "thing" for you, and he does whatever he can to  get your attention...poor critter. It seems as though he knows that the attraction isn't mutual, but he'll do anything that gets him a few minutes of your time. (Did you ever see  the movie 'There's Something About Mary" ?!!!)

Just tell him "Don't hate me just because I'm beautiful !", you wicked siren, you.

Oh - I forgot to tell you that those little darlings in the picture with you are truly adorable!

Love to Queen Izzy,

Changing

[isittoolate]

Changing

Oh - I forgot to tell you that those little darlings in the picture with you are truly adorable!

Are you talking about my breasts or two of my grandchildren???          

I never saw that movie. Would it make me fall in love with Ken? Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww           

You are a RIOT, changing!! 
Love izzy

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[Certain Hope]

Hi Hope,

Actually I knew I had not made an error, sour diuretics?--not gonna suck on them for fun--I guessed the pharmacy had made the error, but I'm not accustomed to following up on something like this. (I want everything to be right in the first place).

I had no idea what they would do--maybe try to fit 180 pills into the same sized container I had---and prove me wrong---or--??--prove them wrong----??

Anyway, she just gave me the proper amount to last until Sept 22 and that was it.

I wasn't heart-pumping nervous either. I was calm, but concerned.

Thanks
Izzy

Okay, I see, Izzy thanks. I was just curious about the roots of the nervousness, because I can still break out in a hive or two over something like this.
I want everything to be right in the first place, too, but usually I blame myself if it's wrong...
and once I realize something's messed up, I'd probably be afraid of a possible conflict in trying to make it right. But that's just me.
Glad you got it all sorted!

Hope

[changing]

Hello Izz-

I was transfixed by your adorable grandbabies- I am not so sure what your former boss is interested in, however (but I could venture a guess). The movie I mentioned is rather gross on the whole, but it is quite funny in how it portrays desperate pathetic would-be swains who will go any length to catch a glimpse of Mary, or have a moment of her attention, all the while feigning "friendship" or a professional relationship.

It looks like this guy is still dreaming- wait till you get your next steady fella, your former boss will FREAK!!!

Love to you,

Changing

[isittoolate]

Thanks Hope

and changing

and I broke my bloody leg--my car is still at the therpsit's and I have to figure out tomorrow, the Office and another office and getting my car back with a long legged cast on my right leg--have done it before--just kind of forgot

Nothin earth-shattering!
Love
Izzy

[teartracks]

Iz,

Spit, damn, s_it!  You didn't deserve that.  It is a big deal and I'm sorry this has happened to you.  I wish I could do more than get mad that it's happened and tell you that I'm sorry.

Walking with you the best way I know how...


Sending love,

tt

[lighter]

Feels good to assert yourself in the right way, to the right degree in the right situation, doesn't it? 

Nothing worse than worrying about overdoing it or getting it wrong. 

That guy needed to be told. 

Good job.

[Certain Hope]

Izzy,  What in the world?  Did you decide to try break-dancing and succeed??

Oh (((((((((Izzy)))))))))  you'd best behave yourself and get better quick. How long's the cast to be on?
Wish I could help fetch your car and tote you in some groceries and stuff.
Hope you'll check in here again soon and say how you're doin over there... I'll be thinking of you.

Love,
Hope

[cats paw]

Oh Izzy,

   I know you've been waiting for a break, a breakthrough, but- ummm- not quite the kind you wanted, huh?

Thinking of you-

cats paw

[Poppyseed]

Izzy,

You broke your leg?? What is up with that??  And it IS a big deal!  I am feeling a little outrage for your right now!  That is just not fair.  And, of course, you will take it like a champ.

Love that you are asserting yourself.  I agree with Light.  That guy needed to be told.

I just asserted myself with my older bro and my dad.  They are amazingly smart and can retain lots of information and frequently expound it unchallenged.  I am smart but in different ways.  We were talking about global warming and politics and they, of course, expounded like they knew it all.  For the first time, in a long time, I challenged them and expressed my own views.  They were not used to being challenged and didn't really validate my position at all.  But, it felt good to have a voice!  And to practice asserting my views and opinions in a less threatening forum.

Thought I would share that and say that it feels really good.  Doesn't it?

Poppy

[isittoolate]

tt, lighter, Hope, cat and pops

I have been falling a lot when I put chair in or take it out of, the car. I dropped like a sack of potatoes yesterday, right at therapist's parking lot. My car is still there. Gotta get it.

My leg twisted and I landed on it. I saw my foot looking funny, lke backwards, so I pulled it out from under me, turned it around--ulkkk-- and saw I had broken my leg in two places.

And I was planning for a Dr Appointment about the weakness. If anyone remembers, I fell 5 times in two days--no breaks though.--and I was short on potassium, causes weakness. Changed meds and blood was okay.

I am old you know and after 38 years my leg bones are very fragile.

I have broken this foot
this ankle twice before
This leg once before--long leg cast

nearly every toe,
my left ankle twice.

Now to see how my charm has worked on my workmates, for help. Chores for today are taken care of now by Office gal--who does all the registrations. I had to wheel to the Bank for statements--printouts-- as she isn't okayed, but I am.  I need practice as I am off balance.


At least I am not pregnant!!

and yes POPS---there is a great feeliing in being assertive, quiet, no anger , and just speaking your mind. I love it and have had so many years of not speaking up

Love to all

Izzy


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[Certain Hope]

Dear Izzy,

Yikes! I am relieved to hear that you are not pregnant!   

Please watch that potassium and calcium and whatever else might help to sturdy up those middle-aged bones (expecting you to live to 136, dontchaknow...) and just take extra good care of yourself! !!

Love,
Hope

P.S. Got any autographs on that cast yet?