A BLOG A DAY, KEEPS THE BLUES AWAY! 

It is true.  Blogs are great outlets.  It gives you a chance to do "journaling" without keeping it in a book.  You are able to get whatever is bothering you OUT and that helps keep it from getting bottled INSIDE. 

Isn't it nice to have an extended family with Ebay blogs?  It is a wonderful way to get to know people, to shop stores you might otherwise miss and to create online friendships. 

I love this part of Ebay, almost as much as selling/buying.  It has been a Godsend since my disability and I am very greatful to all who stop by to say hello. 

I am not always watching them because I also have a 3 yr. old granddaughter demanding Granny's attention.  However, I check them throughout the day and love to see the comments.  I also check out the stores or auctions of all who reply.   I have added a lot of you to my favorites.  I love to see the new things you have. 

Money is tight right now, because of lack of income, but when I have a little to spare, I try to find something special to purchase.  I love waiting for the mailman to deliver my packages.  I feel like a child sometimes, with anticipation.  It is exciting and keeps life fun.

Have a great day.  Remember to stop by and say hello, even if it is just for a split second. 

I love you all!  Thanks again.

Well, my fibromyalgia is acting up, thanks to the cold, damp weather!  That kind of stuff just doesn't help my body!  If you have arthritis or anything related, you can relate. 

I tried to sleep, then decided "it is blog time".  LOL.

I took a sleeping pill and am waiting for it to kick in.  I know I am tired, but can't seem to grasp ahold of the sleep angels to take me away just yet.  I know it will be coming soon, though.

If you are bored, check out my store, Lil Angels Closet and all the new links I have put on.  Actually, my daughter helped me.  Just need everyone to check them out.  Share the info. with your friends that might have children of ages to use the things. 

Stay dry & be happy. 

Sleep is starting to creep up on me.  Better lay down soon.

Take care.

I have not been on the computer much the past day or so, except to check my emails and get my packages ready to mail. 

I missed one day of one of my medications and it really messed me up.  I feel like I am having withdrawals.  My insides feel shaky!  Wierd feeling and I don't like it.

I had to round up some medications since my COBRA insurance plan expired Jan. 31.  Walmart has a great program and I was able to get two of my medications for $12.  However, one is not on there and it is a nerve-type medication that I take with my blood pressure medication to control it.  That one is $115, so needless to say, I couldn't get it.  My doctor gave me some samples, but I had to miss a day, before I got those.  NEVER again! 

I have filled out the papers for PPA, to get some medications free thru Pharmaceuticals, but those will take a while to get processed. 

I went to the health dept. the other day, hoping to get my triglycerides rechecked since my last blood test at the doctor's office said it was high, and 3-4 times what it was in October.  I just don't want to start more medications, if there is a chance it might be wrong. 

I was told to talk to a triage person on a phone, which I did.  That person said I had to have a referral from my doctor, or see their doctor.  I asked for an appointment with their doctor and I was told they were NOT taking new patients right now. 
Has anyone EVER heard of anyone being turned down at the Health Department? 

I had to go there a few years ago and never had any problems.  This just has stunned me.  I thought the health dept. was a program that helped those in need, if they had no other way to see a doctor.  I also need a pap & mammogram (my mother had breast cancer & I am suppose to have one yearly, because I have fibrocystic breast tissue).  I would appreciate any feedback anyone has on that issue. 

I got to see all 3 of my grandbabies today.  I have the sweetest grandson who is 9 months old.  He is adorable.  Just smiles all the time.  He was here all afternoon until around 10 pm tonight and he never once cried or fussed. 

I have some new links in my store, Lil Angels Closet.  Check them out and see if you find anything you can use.  There is a place called Posh Tots, which has all kinds of items for newborn babies, or the mother who is expecting a new baby.  I also have a link for Limited Too, a great place to shop for 'Tweens...those young ladies who are no longer babies, but not quite teenage.  Then, there is a link for Click n Read Phonics...guaranteed to help your little one learn to read. 

I have set up a couple of extra pages to my store with links for special places to explore.  I hope you will check them out.  This is something new I am trying to earn a little extra money. 

God bless you all.  I hope you have a great weekend.  It is raining here and I love sleeping when it is raining.

My youngest granddaughter will be 3 tomorrow!  She is sooooo excited about it.  This is the first time she has even had a clue what a birthday is all about.  I am loving being a part of my little ones lives.  It helps make up for the disability I have had to deal with the past 2 years. 

Grandchildren are wonderful!  And, they love coming to Granny's house.

Thank God for Walmart and their $4 generic drug program. 

I am going to pick up two of my medications today...a 30 day supply (30 tablets) is $4 on each of them.  One is for twice a day (60 tablets) and it will be $8.  WOW!  That is better than what I have been paying with insurance.  However, the catcher is the one that is non-generic!  It is a whopping $115 without insurance! 

Still, I can take a couple of my meds...and the one I was most concerned about was the thyroid.  It is included. 

If anyone needs prescription drugs and can use generics, this is a great program.

I have an application being filled out by the doctor for the PPA program, but I can do this til it is approved. 

The problem is that the one drug I can't buy may cause DTs without it.  HMMMM...

Still, this is a Godsend for me!

Just wanted to share that with the world.

When is Mardi Gras? 

Does New Orleans do that yet?  Are they back up and running?

How do you create an eBook?  Does anyone do this and how exactly are they created? 
Not being an internet expert, I don't know how to do that, but would very much like to try it. 

Any input would be appreciated. 

How do you make them look like a book with a spiral binder? 

I guess the fibro non-sleeping mode has set in again.  I go to sleep using Tylenol PM, but anywhere from 2 - 5 am, I am awake.  I was doing pretty good, but the past few mornings has been leading up to this pattern.  Guess the tylenol pm isn't working well anymore.  May have to try something stronger. 

Anyone out there go thru this? 

Anything new on Ebay lately? 

I still have a lot of items sitting, but have had some sells in the past few days and looks like a few more will sell today.  Slow, but going.  Guess I should be thankful for that.  And, I really am.  Just got use to the big stacks of packages going out and I miss seeing them sit by the door, I guess.  It does make you feel good to load up the mailman like that. 

I am going to check out a few stores and then, go back and try to get some more sleep before morning.  Yes, I have been sleeping later in the morning, but it is because I can't sleep when I am suppose to.  Life with fibromyalgia is complicated.  Sometimes you just have to go with it and do whatever.  I am learning to accept it as part of me. 

Have a good day. 

Send me some new stores/auctions to check out.  Who knows?  I may someday be able to buy too.

What is the blog of the day? 

The sun is shining and it appears to be pretty outside.  I have not been out yet, but I want to get out when the sun is out.  I love the sunshine!  It always makes everyone feel much better.

Let me know what you have to sell.  I am in the mood for shopping.  I am not looking for anything in particular, but I love to see all the pretty things everyone has. 

I hope this is a good day for everyone.  Stop by to say hello. 

I will be up and running all day. 

Have a good one!

It is cold here...18 degrees.  We had snow yesterday, but the roads look clear.  I never went out yesterday at all.  I listed items on Ebay.  I have to take advantage of the good days when my hands will work and yesterday was one of those days.  Of course, I am typing pretty much with two fingers.  My right thumb is basically in the way.  It just doesn't do it's job anymore.  Oh well.  It could be worse, or so I keep telling myself.

Does anyone out there collect sports cards?  I have some that I need to get rid of.  Some are not complete sets, but there are some star cards in them.  I have listed everything that is in the first box I brought upstairs.  So..if you know of anyone, send them over to take a look.  As always, I am open for decent offers. 

I have been waking up the past week or so, anywhere from 3-5 am in the morning.  Can't go back to sleep, so I get on the computer.  I think it is becoming my best friend.  I spend a lot of time here lately.  Guess I should be glad I have it.  It does give me a link to the outside world. 

Actually, I feel pretty good this morning, so I am hoping for a good day.  With fibromyalgia, sometimes good days are far and few.  Anyone that has it, knows what I mean.  So, when a good day comes along, you grab on to it and do what you feel up to doing.  I take advantage of everyone I ever have anymore.  And, I cherish the thought that at some point, there will be a good day.

Let me know what you have to sell so that I can take a look.  I love to shop, even though the funds are sparce.  I occassionally buy something just to make myself feel good. 

I hope you all have a Blessed day. 

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE OFFERED SUGGESTIONS relating to my disability and no income, while waiting on SS to hopefully approve me.  It has been a steep uphill battle and I am tired and very stressed.  I keep praying and hoping that soon something good will happen to turn my life around.   It has not been easy for the past two years. 

I live with my boyfriend who has been a big help.  At least I have a roof over my head and a warm place to stay.  However, he is self-employed doing carpentry work, specializing in painting and remodeling.  He has been out of work for about 6 weeks.  This is the FIRST time this has ever happened to him since he started this business in 1995.   He went to an employment service and paid them $225 to help find a job, but has done nothing to pursue work.  I guess he thinks it is going to start up again.  In the meantime, I have no income and now, he has none. 

I was stressed out over my own situation and now, this.  He says he can't draw unemployment because he hasn't paid in to that system and he hasn't tried to get food stamps because who knows why.  There has to be something in the government that can help him too, but I don't know what. 

If anyone knows of anyone in a similar situation, please share with me.  What might be available to him?  I know he is depressed over this too.  He liked his work and doesn't want to give it up to work for someone else.  However, he can't survive like this. 

I know that sunshine is coming any day now.  Life has to get better soon.

What resources are out there for people who are waiting on SS disability to be approved?  What do you do for living expenses when you have no income?  How do people survive? 

I know that there is the food stamp program and the pharmaceutical companies program to help with medications, but what about living expenses? 

I have been fortunate enough to be able to live with a boyfriend who has helped me a lot, but I have a need to be self-sufficient.  I have no health insurance at the present time because my COBRA plan expired and I can't afford the high cost of individual insurance.  I don't qualify for the medicaid program because I have applied for SS disability.  I was told I can't get SSI because I have not been approved for SS disability, at which point I won't qualify for SSI.  It is like running around in circles!  I never thought I would end up in this situation at the age of 54, but here I am waiting for SS to give me a hearing date, since they denied my claim twice just by looking at the files.  My hand surgeon probably told them I should be able to work.  I agree that I should be, but I can't.  I have been found to have permanent nerve damage in my right hand (dominant hand) and fibromyalgia which affects every joint in my body usually on a daily basis.  So, I wait and get frustrated and stressed out frequently, which only makes the pain worse.  I get headaches just wondering what is going on, knowing it can take 12-16 months after the appeal date.  My file is in a stack, waiting somewhere.  Yes, I have legal counsel representing me, but for now, there is the waiting time.  And, no money. 

Just thought someone might be able to give some insight on where I should go now.  I would like to be out on my own, but how would I ever pay rent, utilities?  I can't even pay the few things I need to be paying now.  I just keep my faith in God and hope that there will be sunshine tomorrow. 

Thanks for the support and any help.

HOW IS EVERYONE TODAY?

I have had a lot of joint pain and have not been on the computer.  I really missed not listing during the half off event, but I just couldn't do it.  Sometimes the fingers just don't work well enough. 

I have been worrying a lot about my situation....no money coming in and boyfriend out of work too.  I have lost my insurance and am just about out of my medications.  It is a scarry situation.  I have the forms from PPA, but my doctor's office closed early today.  I will have to take them on Monday.  Oh yeah, now, he says my triglyceriedes are high and wants to add two more medications.  Like I can afford anything else to change in my life right now. 

The senator that I contacted says I have to wait in line for someone to look at my files or to set up a hearing or whatever.  There is nothing he can do to help push the SS disability thru, unless I am about to have my home foreclosed.  Well, my house was sold because I knew I couldn't pay for it, so foreclosure is not a problem.  I just have nowhere to go and I stay with my boyfriend because I can't afford a place of my own. 

I have contacted a congressman from the state's house of rep.  He probably can't help either, but I firgure it is better than doing nothing.  I just want this over with soon.  My nerves can't take much more.  I think comp. care is my next move so that I can deal with this a little better.  Yes, it will make you crazy wondering what is going to happen to your life next.  I honestly see how some people get so frustrated that they do something stupid like commit suicide.  I am not at that point, but I can see how all this would get to you if you could not cope. 

Well...just another chance to get this off my chest.  I am taking a day at a time, but the stress is making me ache really bad...more every day and the cold weather doesn't help much either.  I want to get out and walk, but I know the cold would not agree with my achy bones.  So, I am looking for a nice, sunny day.  Spring will be here soon and that might help some.  The senator said I had to wait 12-16 mo. from June of 2006.  So, that is getting closer too.  Who knwos?  Maybe things will start looking up for me soon.

In the meantime, check out my store and auctions and if there is anything you want or can use...let me know.  I need business really bad. 

If anyone is in the same situation, share your thoughts with me.

I have fibromyalgia and nerve damage in my hands.  This has caused all the problems and I lost my job because I could no longer do it.  I was an Ophthalmic Tech and used my hands a lot.

I am a member of Parents Without Partners and our chapter is located in Lexington.  We have had dances at the same local motel now, for over 12 years.  It was recently announced that the motel would be closing Jan. 31, and that meant we would no longer have a meeting place or a place for our dances. 

To date, we have not found any place that is willing to allow us to use their facility twice a month for our dances.  Without dances, we have no income to operate on and we are facing the possibility of dying out. 

Does anyone know of any place in Lexington, KY that has space to accommodate 200+ people on a Friday or Saturday night for a dance?  We can do all of our programs with the exception of having dances. 

Just looking for ideas.