Re: Tricia, about 30 from JoAnn

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I have been off computer about 85% of time since May and am very sorry as you all are so important to me. But Tricia I recall a talk we had and I told you that the worse thing about 30 is that is sounds like an "adult"....you can be 28, 29 and all think of you as young, vibrant, all those uplifting words with chance to do all sorts of things, but when the "30" comes into play most, not all, but most, including person who turns "30" usually perceive themselves as settled, mature, grown up, all sorts of words that seem to say you have now left youth, being goofy, and undecided in life. But, and this is most important, it is only a "Thought" so not true, not based on any fact, just what alot of us perceive as young. That is why the joke that must of been around for centuries of women saying they are "29" even when Oh, about 79 or so.

Remember that talk Tricia? Does anyone else agree with my perception of why 30 can be difficult? It could be just a fluke in my brain cells believing this, but do know for sure that many, many women I know agree with me. So Tricia, my friend, trust me and others that have had the "30" come and go, nothing changes, your face does not turn into a prune, your breasts do not fall to your waist, your bottom does not fall down to your knees and cellulite does not attack thighs on day of birthday. Really, you have lots of good days and years ahead of you. Promise. Many hugs, and sorry laid my first note today on you as usually becomes novel......hope didn't put all to sleep except Lin, maybe from what read, this would be good for you, so nighty night, Lin, take good nap.

Hugs Tricia and all

JoAnn

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Re: Tricia

I know, age is just a number....plus, at this point I should probably be grateful that my actual age is significantly lower than how old I feel Still, everyone tells you about 16, 18, 21......but no one ever mentions this weird 30 thing. When the time comes, will take your advice and bribe those in possession of the candles Tricia

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I agree with lin. just one more closer to the lord.

laurie

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I agree with lin. just one more closer to the lord.

laurie

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I agree with lin. just one more closer to the lord.

laurie

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WELL IT SEEMS THAT 30 WASNT HARD FOR ME IT IS LOOKING AT 50 THAT SCARES ME. MY MOM STAYED 50 FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS AND EVERY ONE KNEW DIFFERENT BUT IT WAS FUN. IF YOU WOULD HAVE ASKED ME AT 30 WHERE I WOULD BE IT WOULDNT BE LIKE THIS. THE THING I CAN SAY EVEN THOUGH BEING SICK WITH THIS IT IS STILL BETTER THAN WHERE I WAS AT 30. SO I GUESS I HAVE TO COUNT MY BLESSING I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT LIKE THAT BEFORE. THANKS YOU ALL I DO HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. HAVE A GOOD DAY HUGS PAMBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Tricia Skiba wrote:

I had an all together different view of where my life would be at 30, and I think that's the part that's really bothering me. But then, I guess we all had different ideas about where life would take us.

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Dawn - Glad you were able to take that walk without the coy dog around. has been so nervous lately, she's decided not to even walk completely down the street, because she's apparently afraid of the two golden retrievers at the end of it. So much for big dogs being protection You're right, 30 is what you make of it and if nothing else, when it does come I will have all of you to be thankful for. Hope your day is going well. Triciadawn lorenz wrote:

Tricia,

You know what I think is so funny about the 30th birthday is that when I turned 30 I was so depressed it was not funny, yet I was healthy and working and even was dating someone I eventually got engaged to. When I was 40 this year, I was sick with the RSD, had no money, and was no longer able to work, but it was a great day! It felt like I was somebody for the first time in my life. I cannot explain it, but it was the best birthday I have ever had! I also got my computer and can say that I met some of my closest friends I think I will ever have!! You see my point is that turning 30 is only what you make of it, just like turning 40 was for me. Make it a celebration of a new life, and do not even think about the RSD, think about the new friends you have made because of this RSD!!! LOL and Best Wishes to You!

DawnBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Tricia Skiba wrote:

I had an all together different view of where my life would be at 30, and I think that's the part that's really bothering me. But then, I guess we all had different ideas about where life would take us.

Barb says in response: I agree, Tricia. I'm sure that there's not one of us here who thinks that this is what life our life would be like right, no matter what our age. I'd love to say that I'm immune from the woulda-coulda-shoulda kind of thinking, but I'm not. I really try, however, to catch myself when i get thinking in that kind of direction and give myself a big internal "STOP." Regrets, I have plenty. My life is, however, what it is and I know that it could be worse. In fact, there have been times when it was worse. Maybe we could all use an infusion of "what can I do today to make my life as it is seem better" and "what can I do to help someone else (knowing that sometimes that can make us feel better too)." No expert here, just mulling this through. Can you tell that I just got home from the doctor? Love -

Barb

JoAnn & Russ Ford wrote:

So Tricia, my friend, trust me and others that have had the "30" come and go, nothing changes, your face does not turn into a prune, your breasts do not fall to your waist, your bottom does not fall down to your knees and cellulite does not attack thighs on day of birthday.

Barb says in response: OK, I give up. My face did turn into a prune, my breasts did fall to my waist, my bottom did fall down to my knees, and cellulite began attacking my thighs on a daily basis to say nothing of just on my birthday. Did I do something wrong? And heck...let me tell you a thing or two about 40 and 50. Oy. Gonna take a nap. Love - Barbara (who was at the doc when you called, JoAnn. I hate that I have been missing your calls, but between doctor appointments and medication-induced narcolepsy, I'm a gonner. We need to hook up, girl.)

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Dawn - Glad you were able to take that walk without the coy dog around. has been so nervous lately, she's decided not to even walk completely down the street, because she's apparently afraid of the two golden retrievers at the end of it. So much for big dogs being protection You're right, 30 is what you make of it and if nothing else, when it does come I will have all of you to be thankful for. Hope your day is going well. Triciadawn lorenz wrote:

Tricia,

You know what I think is so funny about the 30th birthday is that when I turned 30 I was so depressed it was not funny, yet I was healthy and working and even was dating someone I eventually got engaged to. When I was 40 this year, I was sick with the RSD, had no money, and was no longer able to work, but it was a great day! It felt like I was somebody for the first time in my life. I cannot explain it, but it was the best birthday I have ever had! I also got my computer and can say that I met some of my closest friends I think I will ever have!! You see my point is that turning 30 is only what you make of it, just like turning 40 was for me. Make it a celebration of a new life, and do not even think about the RSD, think about the new friends you have made because of this RSD!!! LOL and Best Wishes to You!

DawnBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Tricia Skiba wrote:

I had an all together different view of where my life would be at 30, and I think that's the part that's really bothering me. But then, I guess we all had different ideas about where life would take us.

Barb says in response: I agree, Tricia. I'm sure that there's not one of us here who thinks that this is what life our life would be like right, no matter what our age. I'd love to say that I'm immune from the woulda-coulda-shoulda kind of thinking, but I'm not. I really try, however, to catch myself when i get thinking in that kind of direction and give myself a big internal "STOP." Regrets, I have plenty. My life is, however, what it is and I know that it could be worse. In fact, there have been times when it was worse. Maybe we could all use an infusion of "what can I do today to make my life as it is seem better" and "what can I do to help someone else (knowing that sometimes that can make us feel better too)." No expert here, just mulling this through. Can you tell that I just got home from the doctor? Love -

Barb

JoAnn & Russ Ford wrote:

So Tricia, my friend, trust me and others that have had the "30" come and go, nothing changes, your face does not turn into a prune, your breasts do not fall to your waist, your bottom does not fall down to your knees and cellulite does not attack thighs on day of birthday.

Barb says in response: OK, I give up. My face did turn into a prune, my breasts did fall to my waist, my bottom did fall down to my knees, and cellulite began attacking my thighs on a daily basis to say nothing of just on my birthday. Did I do something wrong? And heck...let me tell you a thing or two about 40 and 50. Oy. Gonna take a nap. Love - Barbara (who was at the doc when you called, JoAnn. I hate that I have been missing your calls, but between doctor appointments and medication-induced narcolepsy, I'm a gonner. We need to hook up, girl.)

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Dawn - Glad you were able to take that walk without the coy dog around. has been so nervous lately, she's decided not to even walk completely down the street, because she's apparently afraid of the two golden retrievers at the end of it. So much for big dogs being protection You're right, 30 is what you make of it and if nothing else, when it does come I will have all of you to be thankful for. Hope your day is going well. Triciadawn lorenz wrote:

Tricia,

You know what I think is so funny about the 30th birthday is that when I turned 30 I was so depressed it was not funny, yet I was healthy and working and even was dating someone I eventually got engaged to. When I was 40 this year, I was sick with the RSD, had no money, and was no longer able to work, but it was a great day! It felt like I was somebody for the first time in my life. I cannot explain it, but it was the best birthday I have ever had! I also got my computer and can say that I met some of my closest friends I think I will ever have!! You see my point is that turning 30 is only what you make of it, just like turning 40 was for me. Make it a celebration of a new life, and do not even think about the RSD, think about the new friends you have made because of this RSD!!! LOL and Best Wishes to You!

DawnBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Tricia Skiba wrote:

I had an all together different view of where my life would be at 30, and I think that's the part that's really bothering me. But then, I guess we all had different ideas about where life would take us.

Barb says in response: I agree, Tricia. I'm sure that there's not one of us here who thinks that this is what life our life would be like right, no matter what our age. I'd love to say that I'm immune from the woulda-coulda-shoulda kind of thinking, but I'm not. I really try, however, to catch myself when i get thinking in that kind of direction and give myself a big internal "STOP." Regrets, I have plenty. My life is, however, what it is and I know that it could be worse. In fact, there have been times when it was worse. Maybe we could all use an infusion of "what can I do today to make my life as it is seem better" and "what can I do to help someone else (knowing that sometimes that can make us feel better too)." No expert here, just mulling this through. Can you tell that I just got home from the doctor? Love -

Barb

JoAnn & Russ Ford wrote:

So Tricia, my friend, trust me and others that have had the "30" come and go, nothing changes, your face does not turn into a prune, your breasts do not fall to your waist, your bottom does not fall down to your knees and cellulite does not attack thighs on day of birthday.

Barb says in response: OK, I give up. My face did turn into a prune, my breasts did fall to my waist, my bottom did fall down to my knees, and cellulite began attacking my thighs on a daily basis to say nothing of just on my birthday. Did I do something wrong? And heck...let me tell you a thing or two about 40 and 50. Oy. Gonna take a nap. Love - Barbara (who was at the doc when you called, JoAnn. I hate that I have been missing your calls, but between doctor appointments and medication-induced narcolepsy, I'm a gonner. We need to hook up, girl.)

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Gee Lin, you know how hard it is for me to be a bother. Just glad got meds and your right, they do help with sleeping. Please get better soon. Many hugs and look, no sorry in here.

JoAnn

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Re: Tricia, about 30 from JoAnn

Hi JoAnn,

Well unfortunately I just read your note so I didn't get a good nights sleep again. However I think I will tonight. I am going to take my anti itch medication I have for my psoriasis, that I had completely forgotten about, been so long since I have used it that the pills have been expired, but I so happened to have 1 more refill left good until 12/14/04, so I called my Pharmacist and my doctor to make sure it wouldn't interfere with my other medications. But the best thing about this is, the main side effect is drowsiness, but let me tell you these things knock me out. So maybe for the first time in a week I will get an actual nights sleep, and get the itching to settle down.

So I will take your wishes for a good nights sleep tonight, but your letter didn't bore me and while we are on the subject, I thought you weren't going to apologize for writing what your thoughts on things were seems to me this is an apology.

Really, you have lots of good days and years ahead of you. Promise. Many hugs, and sorry laid my first note today on you as usually becomes novel......hope didn't put all to sleep except Lin, maybe from what read, this would be good for you, so nighty night, Lin, take good nap. Hugs Tricia and all

JoAnn

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I hope you have a wonderful evening,

love ya,

Lin

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Gee Lin, you know how hard it is for me to be a bother. Just glad got meds and your right, they do help with sleeping. Please get better soon. Many hugs and look, no sorry in here.

JoAnn

s Momma

Re: Tricia, about 30 from JoAnn

Hi JoAnn,

Well unfortunately I just read your note so I didn't get a good nights sleep again. However I think I will tonight. I am going to take my anti itch medication I have for my psoriasis, that I had completely forgotten about, been so long since I have used it that the pills have been expired, but I so happened to have 1 more refill left good until 12/14/04, so I called my Pharmacist and my doctor to make sure it wouldn't interfere with my other medications. But the best thing about this is, the main side effect is drowsiness, but let me tell you these things knock me out. So maybe for the first time in a week I will get an actual nights sleep, and get the itching to settle down.

So I will take your wishes for a good nights sleep tonight, but your letter didn't bore me and while we are on the subject, I thought you weren't going to apologize for writing what your thoughts on things were seems to me this is an apology.

Really, you have lots of good days and years ahead of you. Promise. Many hugs, and sorry laid my first note today on you as usually becomes novel......hope didn't put all to sleep except Lin, maybe from what read, this would be good for you, so nighty night, Lin, take good nap. Hugs Tricia and all

JoAnn

s Momma

I hope you have a wonderful evening,

love ya,

Lin

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Gee Lin, you know how hard it is for me to be a bother. Just glad got meds and your right, they do help with sleeping. Please get better soon. Many hugs and look, no sorry in here.

JoAnn

s Momma

Re: Tricia, about 30 from JoAnn

Hi JoAnn,

Well unfortunately I just read your note so I didn't get a good nights sleep again. However I think I will tonight. I am going to take my anti itch medication I have for my psoriasis, that I had completely forgotten about, been so long since I have used it that the pills have been expired, but I so happened to have 1 more refill left good until 12/14/04, so I called my Pharmacist and my doctor to make sure it wouldn't interfere with my other medications. But the best thing about this is, the main side effect is drowsiness, but let me tell you these things knock me out. So maybe for the first time in a week I will get an actual nights sleep, and get the itching to settle down.

So I will take your wishes for a good nights sleep tonight, but your letter didn't bore me and while we are on the subject, I thought you weren't going to apologize for writing what your thoughts on things were seems to me this is an apology.

Really, you have lots of good days and years ahead of you. Promise. Many hugs, and sorry laid my first note today on you as usually becomes novel......hope didn't put all to sleep except Lin, maybe from what read, this would be good for you, so nighty night, Lin, take good nap. Hugs Tricia and all

JoAnn

s Momma

I hope you have a wonderful evening,

love ya,

Lin