dixie, those are good tips. i used to teach a money mgmt group and still have trouble! i hope you have fun with your friend from MI. how did things in Jackson goes yesterday?

Hippy, i'm so sorry about all the damage and displaced pets. glad you were able to be a part of it. hten of all things your poor neck while doing you hair. no that's irony. no laughing, but life is just weird.

i wore myself out yesterday trying to do my first of the month shopping. i actually went out twice with a nap in between. i have plenty to do here getting things put away deciding if i'm going to my cousin's daughter's birthday dinner tonight. i try to buy gifts a bit ahead, but i haven't and i can't get out today again. shopping in my closet? she's turning 13!

good day to all!

Dixie, those are good tips. I've actually never set a budget, but maybe should re-think that. Hope you had a great day with your MI friend.

Seren, good luck shopping in your closet! She is turning 13? I bet she loves it all.

Well, my Mom did what she always does. Calls me when she is town......with no notice! She came for a visit. Of course I want to see her......but I don't want her to see any dust here on her visit. :-} I vacuumed like a crazy person. But I still had to go to the office. I neglected what I needed to do but I think in the long run it was well worth it.

I finally told my Mom about my swallowing Phobia/Anxiety. I so hated to upset her. But it had to told.

Carly glad you shared with mom. It is hard because it does worry them and yet it is easier to have in open and not have to hide it. That has to be a difficult one to hide when a meal comes along. You are very brave.
I hope one day things will change for you. I love that you shop and cook and go through normal day living with this.

You are very special.

Hippy, you are so sweet to say that I am brave.... I'm not so much. It is very difficult to hide it. But it gets worse when everyone knows it. They try not to look, but I know when they are. :-)

God bless your heart for caring.