Ashc

That's great. I'm happy for you. I'm going to check this out.

I used to do a lot of reading and journaling during spring time, but I figured it's the best time to maybe do some artworks? What do you think guys? Or outdoor activities are better?

It's really hard dealing with this. I mean, there's so much that we want to eat but our bodies can't take them. It's frustrating at times. 

How about green smoothies or say feta wraps?

Dry shampoo and cleaning myself with a hand towel. Sometimes, I wash my hair alone then again hand towel clean my whole body. 

Reading a book has always been my favorite when resting. Sometimes, I watch the TV or write.. Anything to pass the time really.

Not sure I'd be able to help, but Hugs and prayers for you! Stay strong. 

Been working at home since last year and I think I got used to it. I'm excited to go back to work outside my four walls but at the same time I'm kind of anxious about it. Just the thought of it makes my stomach turn. Do you get guys get this feeling as well?

It's really hard to lose weight when our body is less reactive to traditional ways like diets and exercises due to some factors like metabolism. I don't think there's a natural way around it though. Just be strict and patient on these two. Don't stop because you're not seeing results immediately. You'll get to your target weight soon enough.

On 1/20/2021 at 8:13 PM, Pistol said:

I agree!!! I love growing plants, whether it is inside or in my gardens outside. I have many inside plants, my show piece being an Orchid that always blooms - currently with over 30 blooms!!!!! My husband purchased it years ago from a supermarket for mothers day, and after 6 months it looked dead. I was ready to throw it on the compost pile when I saw a tiny little new sprout ... I researched how to care for orchids, bought the proper soil and plant food and repotted it - 8 years later it is breathtakingly healthy and rewards us with constant blooms. I am so proud of it! 

I find that planting in general is a very rewarding boredom buster. Whether purchasing mature plants or growing from seed - tending to them is like any relationship: give and take. And the upkeep keeps us busy enough without being overwhelming. This year I will try growing lavender from seeds ( in addition to my other veggie  plants ) - growing lavender is tricky, since the seeds need to be sprouted and grown on a heating pad. I have never been successful, but I am determined to succeed this year!!!! 

Wow! Aren't orchids hard to maintain?

On 1/20/2021 at 6:28 PM, Healthixir said:

Improving our home is smart way to deal with the boredom and loneliness. I suggest repainting to happier colors or adding indoor plants.

That's a great idea! What would you say a happy color would be? I love the color white but I can try something new.

Have you thought of some project to start yet? I'm thinking of doing something in the backyard. Just add something nice to the house. 

Yes, the @ followed by the username @Sarah TeeYou have to wait sometimes though. Or it's just me.

Great job. Her voice is angelic. I love that song so much. It makes my heart ache for some reason. Happy new year to all!

Haven't started the gardening just yet. Maybe after new year so it could mark the new year for me. Happy new year all!

They're so so good. 

On 12/23/2020 at 1:10 AM, flowntheloop said:

My furbabies! Snorri & Mazzy!

 

That look! 😆I wonder he's thinking.

On 12/18/2020 at 7:11 PM, Pistol said:

@Ashc - I zoom and facetime with my family and friends that I cannot visit. My teenage daughter is - of course! - on all types of social media and she plays mine craft with her class mates and stays on facetime with her BFF all day. Only teenage girls can endure that! She also has taught herself how to play the Ukulele online - she is really good at tit and practices every day. 

 

I am an avid gardener and herbs are my passion. We have vegetable gardens, flower beds and I baby my herb garden. I don't know if you have a garden space but if not you can easily tend to herbs inside on a window sill or on a porch. I do all three! I have a big 16 year old Rosemary plant, as big as a bush, and I bring it in every winter. Rosemary is great to plant cuttings from! I also LOVE Lavender and have 2 plants that I bring in every winter. Unfortunately it is too cold here to keep them outside in the winter. I also have Oregano, Sage and Thyme, which all survive the winters, and plant annual herbs like parsley and basil etc each summer.

Whether you want a kitchen garden or a medicinal garden - herbs are easy to grow, are beautiful to look at and fill the house with their scent! I take cuttings and dry them and keep jars of them in my spice rack. -- As in medicinal herbs - I plant lemon balm and mint for teas and have grown horehound, lemon verbena, chamomile, ecchinacea, and many others over the years. I make salves and tinctures from them. My favorite is made from marigold and Yarrow and coconut oil and beeswax - it makes a great salve for cuts, scrapes, insect bites etc. Oh - and I have an aloe plant for burns ...

Well - have I peaked your interest? I could go on and on, obviously you have triggered my passion!!! If you decide to start an herb garden and need any tips or tricks feel free to PM me!!!!!

Wow! I am speechless! It seems like I am reading from a magazine or blog. The plants you mentioned are all good as medicines. I have read all about it and never really thought anyone could grow them all! Wow, I want to live in your house! LOL Seriously, that's amazing. Yey, I'm going to PM you when I decided to start myself for sure! But don't I need to have like a green thumb or something for those kinds of plants?

 Anyhow, I just want to share this downloadable I found from WHO site. It's about dealing with the pandemic. It's in pdf. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927?gclid=CjwKCAiAz4b_BRBbEiwA5XlVVuEDbG-U1aSA7pl7TdskTs6icr6c2uUAKmWSvEGNWngzzAq-rH__zRoCHRsQAvD_BwE Check it out when you get a chance.

Keep safe!

13 hours ago, dancer65 said:

Right now, I would love to be sitting in sun ,( of course not too hot ) On a white Sandy beach listening to the waves with my hubby 

Me too! Sounds like heaven right now. 

Hello! Thanks for your responses.

Appreciate all the thoughts. Boredom seems to lead to depression, so I might have to think about new things to try. I'm thinking about gardening, herbs and other edible plants. But I still have to do some research as I haven't really done any decent gardening all my life.

@Pistol I haven't really thought about social media that way. I mean, the places I visit are chaotic. I guess I've been using it all wrong. When you say Facetime and Zoom, I assume it would be with your circle, right? 

@dancer65Me too! I love music and singing along, just when no one can hear LOL

Keep safe!

Shortness of breath could be from a lot of things. Some doctors oversee this and would only be diagnosed when worse.

Welcome to the community. Sad to hear about your daughter. Trazadone helps but I suggest asking your doctor first about it as every individual varies depending on the history. I'm hoping that you'd be able to do well. I couldn't help much but there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. You will be in my prayers. Wish you well! 

Most of us are already dealing with other health issues, including mental health which has been aggravated by the lockdowns and all the chaos surrounding COVID-19.  Did you have some issues like depression or anxiety. If so, did you seek professional help? I'm not certain if that's convenient at this time though.

A second opinion is always a good decision as doctors have different insights sometimes.

Keep us posted on the Plaquenil. Thanks for sharing this.

On 10/23/2020 at 5:34 PM, AlyssaK said:

My dream holiday is to stay home and to spend time with the all members of my big family .

Right now, home with the family is all we need.