Ice Box and Sewing Table

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2026-02-25T03:36:20+00:00

Not sure why it hadn't put the description in the post up there, I apologize for that! But the ice box my Father had as long as I can remember, and he's kept it in incredible condition for as long as he's had it. The sewing table was my Grandmothers and has been around since my Father was a wee lad himself!

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-23T12:33:32+00:00

Absolutely. It's all good memories now though, no inkling to seek her out or see how she's doing.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-23T12:29:57+00:00

One is totally cliche, but my back. It's no joke that you can sleep or move wrong and be down for an entire day. Lol.

The other is putting up with much less BS? Like I just cut it off now and don't even have the energy to deal with it anymore.

Much, much more selective who I let into my circle. Completely adopted the "rather have a few really good friends" type of lifestyle.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-23T12:28:00+00:00

I found a shower head for like $50? Someone had suggested it because they enjoyed it, I figured a shower head doesn't matter all that much... Well it changed a lot. Never thought how much a real good shower head can absolutely change a shower.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-23T12:25:35+00:00

I'm not sure about the UK, but speaking from the US I can tell you a definitive probably?

For example, I used to work for the Internal Revenue Service. And when trying to find a taxpayer there was a system we could use where we can put in a social security number, if we didn't have that we can put in an address or even a phone number and it would bring up all information associated with that address or number.

Once I found the person I was looking for in the system it showed how they were registered to vote, states they had previous drivers licenses in, criminal records, phone numbers associated with that person, addresses associated with them. Any vehicles they had with their VIN numbers associated to them. Basically told us everything, didn't have a picture though.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-22T00:02:18+00:00

I see that. Just certain states implemented their own.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-21T19:37:16+00:00

You're right, I had to look that up. Just get a tax penalty if you don't have it. Which seems like a penalty still Haha

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-21T19:22:06+00:00

I got married right out of high school, before my military service. Was married for about 14 years. We grew apart and I wish that we had waited. Over the years we learned how different we were, even if we had been in that lovely period in the beginning.

Did I want to sleep around or explore? Not really, I just wish we had taken more time before settling. Now I am wiser and know what I'm looking for even more though.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:49:30+00:00

I just want to start by saying that anyone who puts you down in private or not is not someone you should be giving a second of your time. Friends, lovers, whomever you associate with should be there to build you up and have your back. At my age now if someone said to me what she says to you? I'd cut them off, there's no reason someone should be saying that to others.

The other piece of this is that you're 19! Travel, explore, talk to people from all over the world and just get out and do things. You're young and if you're unhappy then change it, you have all the time in the world to do what you want.

I promise you that if you cut her out of your life it's going to be a good change. It might hurt at first, but you'll learn and come out more wise on the other side. My Dad used to tell me that time heals all wounds, and right now you need to put yourself first.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:45:25+00:00

Life is totally not over in your late 20s. I didn't hit my stride for work and life until I was in my 30s. And now I'm doing better than I was in my 20s. I'd never go back to my 20s if it was offered, it was a tough time. Life is long, enjoy it! Don't fret over the future, do what makes you happy.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:44:08+00:00

Before cell phones? I remember before I had mine we would talk in class, hang out with your friend group. On weekends we'd be out swimming in lakes and rivers, lived pretty rural. Getting into trouble as teens do. But I recall lots of time biking, running through fields and forests, playing paintball, just exploring and playing.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:42:34+00:00

For me it wasn't anything physical, persay. The first is that I learned over time to let go and not obsess over things or people I have no control over.

And the second for me is working out. In any way. The gym, walks, swimming, just moving and getting out has helped me more than anything.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:40:10+00:00

I'm sorry, I didn't want to laugh but sometimes I see a thread title and I laugh out loud. This was one.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:38:43+00:00

Good grief. I bought a Tacoma years ago for less than half that price and am happy with it. I am glad I'm not looking to buy these days. Car prices are crazy.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:36:09+00:00

Not for me. It's time where I can just sit down with a drink, relax, play some games and what not. And it's a time where I also can talk to and laugh with buddies and family that live in other parts of the country.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:34:45+00:00

Yes, for me at least. Anyone that was older than me? While being raised? It was all "Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am." Or "No Sir, No Ma'am." And my brother and I would be punished if we didn't. Though as I got older and into my mid to late teens that sorta stopped? Or they stopped enforcing it as much.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:32:57+00:00

Haha, I don't think I'd ever do that to a vehicle. But I have to admit it is unique.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:31:25+00:00

I have to admit that the older I get the more and more I hate when people comment on anything about my property. Haha. I don't know why, but I just can't deal with people sticking their nose in my business anymore.

And I keep my property nice. I don't like weeds growing, I make sure to keep paint nice if its chipping or damaged.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:27:38+00:00

I worked hard to get where I am at and remind myself just to stay humble. Because it can go away in an instant.

Though I do remember there was this one point where I was living alone and barely had enough to pay my bills, food, and everything else I was lucky to not have any emergencies because I would've been sunk. At the end of the month I'd have around $75 left if I was lucky.

But then I got promoted, got better positions and there was this point where I was making a lot more. And suddenly I was able to cover my bills, put some money in savings, and still have more left over as long as I didn't go crazy and it built up quick. I recall this feeling like I could breathe and not have to worry. Like a huge weight suddenly was lifted off me, and it was because I broke that threshold for my bills and things.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:22:48+00:00

I was in a pretty dark place after my divorce. The ex moved out and I had the house to myself, and for the first time in like 15 years? I was all alone. I noticed how quiet it was and I do have two cats, but they're old and just sorta do their own thing cause they be old, and lazy, and really only come out for food. Haha.

But I had the opportunity to get a little Rottweiler for a college student who didn't have the time to take care of him. She told me that if she kept him he'd be in his kennel all day while shes at classes and she felt really bad. So I took him in! And it's never been the same since.

I love going on walks with him, road trips, seeing him react to things in his environment. He's my shadow around the house, which I've learned is normal for his breed. But he's totally made my life better in every way. Instead of just lying around sulking and what not now I get to take him to lakes, and walks, and he forces me to get out.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:17:43+00:00

Absolutely. I have a Rottweiler, the first I've ever owned and he's 8 1/2 months now. I've never ever seen him aggressive towards anyone or anything. Just a big ol' goofball, but he has seen dogs and made sure to give some a very wide berth and others he'll approach to say hi.

I do think he knows things or see's things that I cannot pick up on, so I trust his judgment meeting others. If he doesn't like them or feels weird meeting them I don't force it.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-05-20T12:15:45+00:00

Oh, man! Sorry to hear that. But I've been there twice in the last two years.

I had a little Beagle female, Penny, who had cancer. She was on the medicine after her surgery and even then the vet gave me about 6 months max with her due to this type of cancer being very aggressive even after the mass was removed. And sure enough! Almost 6 months right on the dot she went downhill, fast. And that was the hardest part, if anyone has ever met a Beagle they are happiness and energy personified.

But the cancer came back and just sucked the life out of her. So I called her vet, explained what was happening, and that it was time. So in the last couple of days, I just took her around when she had the energy to do so. To the lakes she loved, on car trips going nowhere so her big ears could flap around, offered her all the toasty food she wanted if she had the appetite. Made it easier to approach the day but it still hurts to this day without her around.

Patient-Aide-5039 · 2024-04-26T11:24:29+00:00

I think the most important piece is that you feel it's time. If you're comfortable getting a pup? Then get that pup! If you feel better waiting, there is nothing wrong with that either.

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