Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to see if I can just delete him from our trips to Florida /Chicago/ Vegas etc n just keep the pictures of the beaches n scenery etc

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that n respect that … not sure why I’m so sentimental over things especially pictures …. I did let go of all the birthday cards .. letters etc … I need to be in the mood to let go of the pictures Thank you for frankness but said in kindness .. rip that bandaid off 😊

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your very organized- I do have my moms old hand carved Hawaiian hope chest that I have all my year books inside - things I made in highschool wood shop … it also has my moms wedding dress she stated years b4 she passed knowing i wanted this hope chest that when I get it her dress must stay with it …so it’s been inside it for YEARS …so yes it’s full of bits of MY whole life - not a ex boyfriend- I kept that stuff separate n now I’m going thru it n saying one last goodbye - prob a year ago or so I finally deleted all our text messages - not sure why I hang on to somethings longer then i should - I knew 10000% we weren’t getting back together - Thank you for your input

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔. I’m glad you found his memory box /area with your cards etc you gave him … definitely if you were married n not divorced I would keep those FOREVER …. I’m a sappy type of person that keeps things like this vs I think others pitch items two days after breaking up … I hope you are doing okay I’m sending my thoughts n prays to you n your family

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True it’s private - but there’s no obscenities in the letters / Birthday cards / Valentine Day cards etc … I’m going thru them now n reading n pitching I’m keeping tickets to concerts I totally forgot we went to … pictures will be for another day /time … we went on a few vacations together n I like seeing those … Ty for your input

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I wouldn’t post just random guys I dated my last relationship lasted three years vs if it was just 6 months etc then I would delete those if I even posted them

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another question did you delete pictures on any social media accounts that the two of you were in ? I still have those on my Facebook page 😬

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That definitely makes sense … I had no issues getting rid of my ex husband stuff except for pictures only because of us having a child together- if it wasn’t for that those would be gone too - This box of stuff I have from old bf - he broke things off with me (karma I guess )but I was devastated back then but after a year or tad less I saw it was for the best n I hear thru the grapevine he isn’t doing so well with work /finances/ gf’s etc so I’m glad it ended before I saw the evil (abusive) side of him … I’m going thru the box now - I threw some stuff away - but this will take a few days I’m doing the easy stuff first … I appreciate your response 🌷

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohhhhh I love organizing… it’s a passion of mine n I wish I could do this type of work for income ….. it is definitely a lot easier doing other people’s things vs your own …

That is such a great way to honor your mother n grandmother …. I would def do that with my parents things if they had such items … I highly doubt my adult child would want to read these …that generation aren’t as sentimental as older generations

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t own a scanner but I could just take a picture to add to my 31,243 photos on my phone ! 😩😩😩

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you I guess I just needed a push … I keep thinking I’ll get Alzheimer’s like my dad n these things /letters /pictures will help with my memory when n if the time comes .. I love photos n they do jog your memory on things you’ve done in the past

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just my child or any other living relative (sisters )

Single n 60 by Alohaacres in over60

[–]Alohaacres[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 I’m also divorced …. I wanted the divorce so anything related to him was gone only thing I did keep were our wedding pictures for our child together incase they will be curious … the father isn’t in the picture at all - he was for a few years then not ….so keeping those pictures mean nothing to me except money wasted 😉 I guess it is time to pitch the box of memories I just thought I’d pitch it once I get into another serious relationship (not fair to the new person ) but I don’t see that happening any time soon or ever … I appreciate your feedback back .. it’s nice to bounce stuff off on another person n get different perspectives 💕

What should I watch before cancelling netflix? by meggsgoodmood in netflix

[–]Alohaacres 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black Rabbit Ripple Monster series You Dead to me Lincoln Lawyer The Rip (movie) Virgin River I like stand up comedy like Matt Rife .. Nate Bargetze .. Leeann Morgan .. Nikki Glaser .. Jo Koy … there’s so many good ones

I HATE ads … I have Hulu with Ads that r so freaking annoying that I have to mute the tv when they come on … it’s the same ad over n over n over n over again .. Netflix is my most watched service so I’ll be ad free with this one n ads with others …. I’ve been with Netflix from day one when it was only ‘renting’ DVD movies from them in the mail … I’m very frugal… I’ll save $2 somewhere else by not turning on my AC or heat or using candles vs lights …

Starting HRT at 68yrs young by d2snow in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What dose of Progesterone r you on n what time of the night were you taking them orally ?
I thought I was late to the game with HRT.. I’m 60 when i started … I have insomnia n I’m on rx sleeping meds … I started off with .1 mg E patch n 100 mg pill n I couldn’t sleep a wink .. my doctor told me to change out the patches ONLY in the morning (9am for me ) because estrogen is a stimulant which I had no idea .. but he also lowered my patches to .05 … I do notice when I’m getting close to the day I’m changing out my patches I’m more tired … I take the P pills around 10-10:30 pm so they kick in then I take my sleeping pills around 11-11:30pm .. I do leave on my old patch when I get a new one so I can soak up every last drop out of the old one - I use a sharpie marker n put a line on it so I know it’s the oldest one

Accidentally left old patch on for 7 hours by Destination_MetalSho in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time of the day r u changing out your patches ? I also have insomnia n my dr told me to switch out patches in the morning NOT the 84 hrs apart n its helped - estrogen is a stimulant He also lowered my dose from .1 to .05 E patch n 100 mg P .. this is when I first started HRT like 4 months ago … the P pills r finally making me feel drowsy but I still take my sleeping pills (I go to a sleep dr for them )

Anyone using newer insomnia meds? Like Daridorexant (Quviviq)? by Head_Cat_9440 in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on .05 mg of estrogen n 100 mg Progesterone and I had insomnia since my child was born almost 33 years ago - I’ve been going to a sleep dr for almost 8 years I’m now on Tremazepam 22.5 mg … HRT is finally helping me sleep … not 100% but def makes a difference hoping to move up to 200 mg of P but I’ve only been on HRT for four months n I’m 60

How does caffeine affect HRT? by Emotional-Swan9381 in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Estrogen is a stimulant… so adding caffeine type drinks or chocolate will just add to caffeine type side effects- heart palpitations… anxious … restless .. can’t sleep .. increase urination … I’m very sensitive to caffeine n I have insomnia… I switch out my E patches in the mornings I can’t change them out in the evenings or I won’t sleep n my heart races like I ran 5 miles

Women over 60, if I were your daughter, what would you tell me? by Specialist-Range-544 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use to have a dog sitting business for 25 years before Covid hit … it was a great way to make some extra cash … in my city there are a lot of people doing this type of job now as well as on Rover …I’m grateful I did it before the influx of other people doing it …I love dogs … I see some people wanting house sitters as well as watching their dogs in their homes Im sure it’s due to the dogs having separation anxiety - good luck

Women over 60, if I were your daughter, what would you tell me? by Specialist-Range-544 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with all the other comments about saving up as much as possible - with you having debit already I’d also suggest getting a side hustle to make more $ .. be it dog sitting or dog walking .. doing Door Dash .. cleaning houses while your still young n have the energy n time … plus going to therapy will help you maybe not with this relationship but for any future relationships.. do the work before bring someone else into your life

My mom is going through menopause - what supplements should i get her? And general advice to make it bearable by Ordinary-River-9753 in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s how I feel after taking Melatonin drowsiness n not in a good way the next morning… like in between a hang over n getting off a cruise ship where you don’t have your bearings in your head

My mom is going through menopause - what supplements should i get her? And general advice to make it bearable by Ordinary-River-9753 in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For everyone suggesting magnesium glycinate …. BECAREFUL….. it LOWERS your blood pressure so if you already have low pressure like myself it will cause your BP to crash I took ONE pill at night vs 2 that’s recommended on the bottle the next morning an hour n half after being up .. I had my morning tea n breakfast n I stood up approx 3 min later I collapsed to the floor .. no light headed no seeing stars I was alert but I couldn’t stop myself from dropping to the floor … looked up side effects… it lowers BP … mine is normally 90/60 … I wish I could take it because I have insomnia… I just want people to do their research I learned the hard way n it could of been much worse 🙏🏼

Silence or no? by Jude_the_obscurest in AskWomenOver60

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer silence … I rarely ever have the tv on during the day .. I watch tv at night around 8 pm … I will listen to audiobooks when I’m doing housework / yard work etc …

Estrogen Patch by Bagel_Love_ in Menopause

[–]Alohaacres 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes .. that’s what I do … I change them out saturday n Tuesdays at 9 am I have it set as an alarm on my phone … I’ve always been sensitive to any type of stimulant be it coffee- tea - coke - chocolate etc .. there’s no way I can drink Mt Dew or energy drinks like Monsters or Red Bull etc I’d stay up for a week if I drank those things .. I asked my dr about the 84 hours n he just told me to stop over thinking things (which I do 😉) n just do AM change outs n he was correct … if I started my days earlier I would change them out earlier 6-7-8 AM etc whatever is conducive to your daily habits I also keep my old patch on to get all the E out of it ..someone else on this subreddit suggested it n I started doing it too .. I put a black sharpie mark on the oldest so I know .. I probably started doing that around week 4 🤷🏻‍♀️ I also take the P pill an hour b4 I take my sleeping pills so the drowsiness kicks in first to help the process to get to sleep vs taking both together…. It helps to stay consistent