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Met with PT and OT today. Not sure what OT is doing. My son and grandchildren stopped by this afternoon. I made a comment about I wished I could change my Depends myself and not ask for help. My grandson is 8 yrs old and he told me to do like he puts on his underwear when doesn't want to get out of bed. It worked!
My DIL's mother stopped by with two of her friends. They live in the Assisted Living unit. Nice visit.
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FULL MOON 99.5%
I did not look. My copy & paste is not working.
Lol Ali.
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Feeling sheepish. The post/comments about the man parts trap plant had me in such a giggle fit, so I shared here. It's low-brow silliness but I really needed those giggles. My executive function seems to go out the window with these high-pressure school days. Hope someone else giggles half as hard as I did. lol And after my assignment is done, I guess I'll watch some Benny Hill since apparently that's right about my mood today! lol
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I'm trying to push through a challenging assignment for school that's due at 11pm and I know I'm slap happy from working on it, but then I got online for a moment and this was in my news feed today. Does this go on the gardening thread? The joke thread? lol It's a very unusual looking trap plant and it just gave me all the 12yo-humor giggles, mostly from the bad puns in the comments section. Apologies in advance for anyone who clicks and thinks it's terrible humor. I thought I'd share my amusement.

https://www.facebook.com/stunningworldlover/posts/127167466488452
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Laughing about the relatives with the same names,,, in my rather large extended family I have 2 Sherries, one Cheryl, a Sheena,, And my friend is named Sherry ( also my housecleaner) and so on. It is so confusing sometimes we actually start sentinces with "Danny's Sherry" Or "Texas Cheryl. " So boy do I get it! And when I was in college there were 3 of us named Pam on the same floor of the Dorm ,, the only 3 in college one year. I went to pay my DDs college bill one year and there were 2 there with her exact name,,, LOL.
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Becky - I've been on this site for maybe 4 years, you are our first NH resident poster who can give us the ins and outs of a nursing home. I think that is so cool.
I hope you will make some friends soon. Meanwhile, we are here for you as you get settled into your new place.
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gladimhere,
I actually have 2 cousins named Tina. One on either side of the family.
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First full day. went okay, got all the rules and regulations, about the same as most NH's. Strange not to see friends, etc.
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:) Encouragement quote, for anyone in a tough spot right now.

"Bravery is the ability to look fear and hurt in the face, and say, 'Move aside, you are in the way.'"
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"It takes nothing to join the crowd. It takes everything to stand alone."
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some words of wisdom :)

"The living should smile, for the dead cannot."
:)
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some more quotes about integrity...
:)

"There is no better test of someone's character than their behavior when they are wrong."

"If you value your integrity then be prepared to take a beating from those who have none."
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Going house hunting tomorrow. Prices are higher there, but a 50% increase in my home over the past 3.5 years will help. Real estate has really appreciated here.
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golden: That's good that your DD's chemo has little to no side effects.
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Becky: Thanks for letting us know. Get some rest after you get settled.💟
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Made it to Illinois and checked into new NH. The flight was good. My son and his family stopped by. It's close enough the Kids can ride their bikes or walk over. My stepson and his wife are staying a few days to get me settled. A new experience.
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gladimhere, Snoop is 50, Dr. Dre is 56, Eminem is 49, Mary K. Blige is 51, Fifty Cent is 46. They're no spring chickens themselves!
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My dd had her first chemo and very little, if any, side effects. We are blessed!
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I am officially OLD! That halftime show did absolutely nothing for me! What happened to the idea of multi-generational-cultural half time show?

Go Cinci!
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That's a great Warren Buffet quote, Bundle. I'd come across it before but had forgotten it. Thanks for reminding me.

My nerdy take on integrity goes something like this: Integrity is a trickier trait to measure through psychological testing though there are standardized tests for it (for dishonesty or inconsistency in answers). Intelligence or energy are more obvious at first blush, though they're all internal states/processes; i.e., not physically observable. One can have intelligence and not have any integrity, truth, or accountability inside of them. Similarly, one can hustle or work all day-every day and lie to everyone around you in small and big ways.

I don't care about someone's looks, ability, or charm as much as I care about their ability to be truthful. I've learned it's impossible to get anyone to be accountable for their behavior when they aren't accountable to themselves first. And that's a lack of integrity. Something like that.

Have a safe trip, Becky.
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hi llamalover :).

it was just a quote i liked about integrity.
it has nothing to do with caregiving.

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hugs to everyone!!
happy valentine’s day!! :) :)
i loooove valentine’s day!! :)

bundle of joy :)
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Joy: Say what??
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Becky: Safe travels!💜
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I won't ask. I'll just allow myself to remain ignorant about the over the top stories.
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I agree Willie.
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🇨🇦❌🚚🚛😒😒
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"In looking for people [to hire/etc./anything] look for 3 qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you."
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good luck becky!! we're all with you!! courage!
:)
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Safe travels, Becky.
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Because of weather concerns my flight to Illinois has been moved up to this afternoon. I'm already to leave, just waiting around now.
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