Oooo! Which fish oil? I'd like to try some.

I go to a favorite local park and hug and talk with a special group of trees. :-) The energy does me good.

Loving on my cats is soothing.

Watching online t.v., as I'm an 'anxiety crisis type' and watching British sitcoms gets me out of my messy head.

I just joined a wonderful Meet-Up group for women over 35. Looking forward to more socializing. Need it desperately.

I'm only now learning how to nurture myself.

Dooji, I get mine at Meijer. It is called "Meijer Natural Omega 3 High EPA Fish oil. It is reasonably priced, especially when they put it on sale. 500mg EPA/100mg DHA per capsule. It is sort of difficult to find fish oil in this ratio of EPA/DHA, but is supposed to be appropriate for mood disorders and improving brain function.

I read that researchers were using it in a study for bipolar disorder, but they halted the study mid-way because there was so much improvement against the people receiving the placebo that it would have been "unethical" to withhold it from the rest. Since then I have read mixed reviews on the research, but it knocked out severe back pain in days that would keep me from getting up off the floor. I think it has helped my mood as well. If you have trouble finding it, let me know. I used to buy it on Amazon, but this was more reasonably priced and accessible. But I can easily check for other brands if that is not an option where you are.

Meetup sounds good; I checked into that but I am too far into the "boonies" with my decrepit vehicle, for the moment.

Which sitcoms do you like? I have watched Benny Hill and Monty Python (old!!) and I have heard of the British (original) version of "The Office", which I like but haven't seen the British one. And there was some hilarious one I checked out from the library a while back but I can't remember the name of at the moment. NH cancelled the satellite service after he left, so I don't even know what's out there currently.

I put myself around people I don't have to go to sleep wondering about or worrying about. If I have to wonder about them, maybe it's time they are not in my life anymore.

I eat well.

I practice yoga and meditation.

I pet my dog endlessly and cuddle with him.

I think of what I want and visualize it - has nothing to do with the N, it turns out.

I am learning to let myself have fun. Drum circle was a blast tonight.

For me its reading, viewing the flowers, bunnies, squirrels, and birds in my backyard, watching select TV shows (Days of Our Lives, So You Think You Can Dance, The Good Wife, and Betty WHite's new Off Their Rockers are my favorites), and most importantly . . . every Friday night with my Dinner Party group .. . different restaurant each week. Having this set event . . . every Friday . . . provides something to look forward to even during the rough times. And, when the NH is in a good mood we actually play as a team against Maven, the computer Scrabble wizard. Love playing computer Scrabble this way, but it does have its own set of challenges when the NH decides that its his way or nothing . . . oh, well. When he gets mad and refuses to finish the game . . . I just go read my book. Win-win either way.

My life has gone in 4 phases since the end of my relationship with Fitzy. For me at first it was going back to school, baking, enjoying my job, snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, providing outdoor adventures and food for "fall through the cracks" kids, pampering myself and lots of happy friends.

I married and moved. Then my focus shifted to my new job(s), my new hubby, (known here as the Saint), making a rural acreage beautiful, adventures with my foster children and their friends, a U Pick berry patch, gardening, refinishing a log home, hiking, canoeing, skiing, camping, my grandchildren and great grandchildren, my own kids, reading and new happy friends.

Phase 3 was to purchase another acreage, design and help build a new home, landscaping, gardening, hiking, canoeing, developing a blueberry patch for retirement income, a huge greenhouse, providing intensive care and therapy for one foster child, dealing with the other being a handicapped teen about to enter the adult world, enjoying the long distance friendship of my own kids, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, happy friends and of course enjoying time with the Saint. I retired from my job this past winter. I am pretty much movie "illiterate"...if I have free time I would rather stretch out on the bed and read.

My life has been busy, full and fun since being discarded. My point in sharing my life is to encourage each one that what seemed like the end at age 50 was only the beginning of a very happy and fulfilled life.
Have courage. Your life can be what you personbally want it to be. It is yours for the living.

Still looking for the fish oil! :-) Not finding that ratio amongst any brand.

Da, please check out "Doc Martin" on hulu.com. It is SO good. I love Keeping Up Appearances, but it's not on there. I also liked The Vicker of Dubley, but have watched them all. :-) I'll look for the British "The Office."

Thanks, Dooji; I will see what the one I got from library was called. I remember it as being very funny. There is also Nature Made Super Strength Omega-3 EPA, which has the same amount EPA/DHA as the meijer. Nature Made is usually more expensive, but if you register on-line, you can get coupons and put in codes from the bottles; they will send a $7 coupon when you have enough points. I think it just might be hard to find "in stock", but some stores will order (or get it on-line as well). Amazon has it for $7.50 for 60; also Source Naturals Arcticpure Epa which is something like $23 for 120, it ships for free if you sign up to have it delivered regularly (you choose interval). That one I have taken before as well. If you check one of those brands on Amazon, it may come up with similar under the "recommendations" or "other people bought/viewed" part of the page.

Thank you! I bought one that is close to that ratio. Will see how it goes. Will keep this info on hand in case. Appreciate it!

Many years ago, I had some mysterious condition, dozen doctors, undiagnosed. Did research and got a 'little magic pill' from Whole Foods. I don't think they make it anymore. Hawaiian Energizer. After a year and a half of being unable to stay awake, and major depression, I was normal within a week. I'm a believer. Eager to try my new fish oil! xo

My Dr recomended Natures Way, as not all vitamins are the same!

I take the ones with vit D added. Work ownders on everything.

I have a friend in Alaska who says that if you take vit D you are more likely to tan and not burn (for those of us with fair norweigien complections) I must not be taking enough yet, as I burnt my shoulders in less than an hour (about normal) but the Omega 3 does help with so much!

Oh, how I nurture myself! This was the topic.

Well, I am going back to school, but I think this class might get the best of me.

I hike, by myself, with the dog, or with the kids.

Go for walks, sit next to the pool and just watch the kids swim.

I take time to read a non academic book every day.

I play games with the kids, Go Fish, Sorry.... whatever they want.

Watch movies, or old TV shows.

Clean out closets and pack up the N's stuff. Most rewarding shoving all his stuff in trash bags and putting them in the basement!

Yard work, not because I enjoy it but because after I feel like I have been to the gym.

I have taken the Nature's Way, but I couldn't find the right one before I left for work. I will have to try the D for the reason you mentioned; I was not taking it in summer since it is fat soluble and stored in body.

Livelifenow: what is the hard class you are taking? It must be one of those "summer crunch" courses, too, which would make your life a delight for now, I'm sure. I hope it makes more sense or becomes more manageable soon, or whatever the case may be.

I have to say that it isn't really a HARD class, It is accounting 2. So I can take the advanced classes in the fall. But we are doing 4 chapters/wk, and with the kids around and dad no where in site... Anyway, it is also on line, which is hard for me to learn anythin. I spend more time looking for the right choice in drop down boxes... I am just doing poorly because of the way it is set up, not because I can't do it. and the test is timed, and has to be done within a given 24 hr period. So, when do you find 2 hrs straight to take an exam. For me, it is after 10pm or before 6am.

Then the end of year exam schedule for oldest is busy, and teens (pre) with friends over, and young kids end of year activities..... I am hoping for a C+ so I don't have to take it again. If not, then high enogh that they let me take the advanced classes too. Busier, but with face time with faculty. Anyway, I am tired. so sleep now and try and finish last chapter before they time me out tomorrow and give me another 24 hrs to take the exam. Last on line class I ever take.