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No doubt the answers will be far and wide because we are all different. Happiness puts a smile in my heart.
Our two dogs are a huge part of my day, they are our kids and bring happiness throughout the day.
The fireplace in my office, I use it everyday because I’m always cold.
Blogging brings me happiness.
Go to bed at night and sleeping all night.
Melinda
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Technology didn’t change my job until the mid 90’s because computers weren’t used where I worked. We didn’t even have voice mail, messages came on a pink message slip. The old days had it’s advantages, like no social media and the level of violence we have today.
I retired in 2005 and technology has made a big difference in my life and it has affected me negatively as well. I recieve a data breach letter almost monthly. How can can large corporation not have more knowledge than hackers?
Melnda
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I don’t have a hidden skill set, and I don’t wish for skills. If I want to learn or do something, I set a goal and go do it. Being diagnosed with Lyme in 2014 or 2015, my life was turned upside down. The Lyme spirokettes find a major organ to set up house, and they set up in my brain and caused cognitive impairment and other medical issues.
If I did wish for something it would be a cure to my illnesses and the ability to participate in the activities I love.
I do hope your wishes come true.
Melinda
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Speaking of weather, have you notice how climate change has affected the weather around the world? I live in Texas which is considered the south, we are know for our blistering hot summers and milder winters. In the 80’swe had four seasons, not any longer. It says Spring on the calendar but it was 90+ the past two days. We only have to look at all the flooding, fires, more flooding and more houses being washed away during the floods.
As for my preference in weather, that depends if I’m traveling. Even though I’m freezing all the time, the weather didn’t deter me from going to Russia during their Winter. I always say in winter you can add more clothes.
I like all seasons yet some are less tolerated for very long. Spring is my favorite time of year but we’re having less Springtime weather here in Texas.
Melinda
Looking for the Light
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Alive!
Melinda
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I am not superstitious, my Gramps would say gibberish yet my Granny beat into my head about food expiration. They are not related but are similar in my brain. I throw food out a couple of days before expiration and only eat a left-overs within 2 days.
Sounds crazy?
Melinda
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The link button is still not working.
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The answer is complicated because everyday may be a different animal. The animals I would compare myself to is a Dolphin, Sloth, and Elephants. Why those animals? Dolphin’s are gentle, have fun and they don’t bite. The sloth is slow, can reach high places and appear gentle except for the large claws. I can relate to Elephants because they stay together as a family group, have emotions and if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you.
Melinda
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What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?
I have several challeges rolled into a big challenge. We closed on our new house a couple of weeks ago and my husband is working feverishly to get the upgrades and repairs completed so we can move in.
After we move in, it’s time to do upgrades on our house and sell it. We go back and forth on how much money we need to put into our house to sell it, I’ve stopped having the conversation. I know he has changed his mind because he is doing upgrades we had not planned on. YEAH!!!!!
Then there is timing of the contractors at the same time pushing hard because we would like to have our house on the market by May.
My health and hand conditions don’t allow me to pack as fast or as heavy as in the past. I have been in charge of picking out a few pieces of furniture we need and decorating. The last thing we are doing before moving in is having a maid service do a move-in clean so we can’t pack the house with boxes for them to deal with. I was there yesterday stuffing everything in cabinets to clear the counters.
The big unknows are what is next in my TMJ Therapy and if my right thumb needs surgery.
Not to mention all the money we are spending after being savers all these years. I have to remember, I don’t like this house and we have saved for 23 years to make my dream house a reality.
Not to worry, God has me in his palm.
Melinda
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Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?
I am fortunate to have traveled to Russia alone, jumped out of a plane, took a hot balloon ride, and scuba dived on several islands. In the past I was up for adventure yet my health conditions have slowed me down completely.
As for lost interest, playing cards, street racing, embroidery, and knitting. I have a couple of activities to try once I’m able.
Have a great day!
Melinda
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I went to live with my grandparents at 14 and my gramps was a year from retirement. Why would grandparents take on a 14 year old wild child a year before the freedom of retirement. WHY? Unconditional love.
Like all families, we have our issues yet that doesn’t stop us from getting together, mostly during the holidays and birthdays. My granny would cook enough for the neighborhood, not literally but everyone took goodies home with them.
My favorite tradition from childhood is going to a mexican restaurant with my grandparents and brother because they had a flag on your table to use when you wanted more food. My brother wore the flag out every time we went.
David and I have created a few traditions of our own, mostly holiday traditions. On Christmas Eve we eat a wide variety of cheeses, hard meats, olives, fresh rolls and a French Tart. We open our gifts after eating and kick back to relax after all that eating.
On Christmas morning David makes pancakes, another longstanding holiday tradition. He spends most of the day watching football until it’s time to start dinner. It’s much easier when you only have two people to plan for. Dinner is traditional with a spiraled backed ham, sweet potato, rolls and another desert!
Traditions can start or change at any time. I love my grandparents with my whole heart but that doesn’t mean I have to continue it.
I’m thinking of a tray of cheese, hard meats and a hot roll right now. :)
Melinda
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If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?
To potty on the potty pads and not somewhere else, like my husbands bathroom. Griffy is totally laid back until she wants a snack. Jet’s close to the same size and is calm until he thinks it’s time of a snack ot petting.
Melinda
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I’m retired so by far this is the best job. At 12 I had a paper route to make some play money and my second job was being a cashier in a grocery store. Every job I’ve worked has taught me new lesson’s. There were plenty of jobs I didn’t like and other’s I gave all to.
After retiring and giving my body time to decompress, I had a store on Ebay for five years. It was a blast and kept me busy. I won’t forget the guy who bought one homeade soap a month, and when I offered a deal on three soaps for the price of two, he continued to buy one soap.
Not working has been a blessing and life contiues to teach me lesson’s. My days are slower now and I know how difficult it can be to balancce work with health issues.
Melinda
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My gut says Social Media platforms, have you seen the “dares” going around Tic Tok? Teens and younder adults walking on moving trains, and the list is long. I was a teen and made plenty of mistakes yet I’m smarter than the people doing the stunts.
I closed all of my accounts last year because a company I worked with was hacked and all of my data was released. I took the comments Apple said about safety, and applied every ounce of help they provided. Because my personal information was leaked and confirmed the information is on the Dark Web, that’s data is roming around which can lead to identity theft the rest of my life
I wouldn’t un-invent something because as life goes on, we get to watch new versions of a product eveolve.
Melinda
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That is a short sentence for a big answer! I live a laid back life now and the answer is actually shorter than you might expect.
Mission
Stay close to God
Be a good wife
Take care of my physical & mental health
Find joy by looking out the window
Help the charities I work with
Always looking forward to life
Be informed about the world around me
Cut negatives out of my life
Help when you can
Stay true to myself
Melinda
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Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?
Spending too much time thinking about the past is holding you back from planning your future. Daydreaming about the future is very healthy, we use our imagination and we can manifest a brighter future. That’s not to say I never look back, there’s great joy in thinking about my grandparents and looking at old photos all the way back to when I was born.
Thinking about the past all the time can stagnate your growth and could mean you have unresolved anger or trauma. I first experienced trauma shorthly after I was born because my mother abused me. I’ve had other trauma’s like being stalked, sexually assaulted and my father’s suicide, I don’t want to wallow in those memories. Seeing my Therapist for 32 years has helped me resolve my trauma and I don’t look back.
The future is wide open and you have the ability to live your best life.
Melinda
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What would be the greatest gift? WOW, that is a big question however true love and committment are the greatest gifts for me. I’ve been fortunate to have received expensive gifts and small simple gifts and honestly they both made me happy but love can’t be bought.
I’ve been married 23 years and everyday my husband shows me he loves me in little ways that make me feel joy inside. Sometimes, like for Christmas this year he bought me a couple of small Swarovski Crystal trinkets including an ornament for 2025. He is the only person to buy me the trinkets and it’s been at least 15 years since he purchased the last one, it was quite a surprise.
Love is all a we need!
Melinda
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If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?
That’s a great question because I’m not into sports. I watch a tiny bit of football or golf with my husband on occasion but not a fan of any. I do appreciate the great play’s in any sport, that is the excitement of the games.
Of the college & professional football teams, most mascot’s are boring. I would chose an animal like a leopard, koala, or a marine animal and a color combination that works best for the animal. If I had the ability to make the decision, I would teaming up with an appropriate charity or conservation organization with a percentage of money from each game, or concessions to make a difference and educate the public with out having it crammed down their throat.
Melinda
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I’ve been a car lover since high school after meeting several guys how had awesome and fast cars. It’s not just fast cars that catch my eye, I’ve been to many types of local cars shows or car club meeting over the years. It’s hard to pick one car when I appreciate so many however being the owner of a 1963 Corvette fully restored would blow my mind.
At every Corvette meeting, I would chat up every owner of a 1963-1967 Corvette, they are the same body style but 1963 is the year I was born. Adding icing to the cake. I also love many old salon type cars, for that matter I enjoy cars old and new.
If you are thinking about buying a Corvette, I suggest you drive one and get in and out many times. The car lays close to the ground and getting in and out can be awkward at times. I bought a white Corvette in my early 30’s not thinking about logistics, like getting in with an umbrella or taking a older client to lunch.
I had to take care of a baby for a half a day, my friend managed to get Cowboy’s tickets on Thanksgiving day. I wrangled the car seat in and headed to my brother’s for our gathering. The baby was a huge surprise from me and the only thing I had to do was change a diaper and found out later it was on backwards. All the women kept passing the baby around that I had little to do, which is great since I know nothing about babies except you feed them and shortly after it’s time for a diaper change.
Go Corvette!
Melinda
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