Karla,
I feel the same way...I always tell myself no matter how bad it gets its always someone else worse than me. At least I have a roof over my head, heat to keep me warm, the Lord takes care of us. God bless you dear Karla.

Much love+
~Linda

TAKE IT EASY KARLA...THE STORMS ARE COMING BACK...LITERALLY(NATURE WISE AND EMOTIONALLY) SO, ENJOY THE TIME OF 'REST' THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH...IT DOESN'T USUALLY LAST TOO LONG. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Getticus officus thy butticus. Go fishing, go treasure hunting at the thrift stores, make some brownies, take some new photos of something different from a different angle while on a walk, fly a kite, make a new friend.

I hear you. Life is effort. Lots of volunteer work out there to keep you busy. Hugs, J'nia

Give it some thought and then go for it, Karla. There must be activities in your town. Cheer up.
Sheila

As Dawn says get out and mingle. I go to visit the Seniors, they love it and it sure makes me feel good to see a smile on their faces.
Ihave been working on my Fundraisers for next year, there is always something to do. You have to find it Karla. I make sure there's a reason to get up each day.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose

Try new things, meet new people...so much easier said than done sometimes, isn't it? Much of my time is taken up with work and things to do around the house and my daughters..and when there IS me time. I try to escape with a book...well expressed, Karla.

Never wasted when telling us how's life the other side of the fence to us old geezers chasing girls only with our eyes! You are yummy!...LOL

Georg

Your creating your learning, your growing, you are not wasting, I agree with Karen dont put yourself down
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Very nice!

It is easy to become addicted to anything..and a change of course is healthy no doubt :)..I can't wait for warm weather..as I miss my outside walks
Love
Christine

there is so much out there--go grab hold--get that life!!!!

I know the feeling. This is when we have to get "act our way into the right thinking." Thinking our way out of it does no good. Gotta' move those feet. Get out. Try new things. Meet new people. Hobbeys, walking, running, local events, AA meetings?? Lots of cool people there for sure. Hang in there.

the prescrption for this rapidly spreading epidemic may be a friend that loves us enough to come over kick-ass us right out of that chair and set us in the direction of getting outside the part of our 'self' that is stuck in the mud mire of computeraddiction' and on to finding out some rewarding way of giving ourselves to something/someone in need...of whatever.

i put my desktop in the work shop...went to laptop thats easier to move from one inconvenient place to another (under bed/oven/bath closet)...what i leave handy is a tablet and pen in every room...come home from work and if the urge for voyuerism gets the best of me...find it and set a timer for 45 minutes. my heart/my body REALLY wants to be doing other things...riding/keeping up w/ old friends the 'old fashioned way'...voice to voice or a hand-written note. i try as hard as i can to avoid being sucked into the computer addiction which clenches a fist around our life squeezing everything else out in the same way as crack. i simply don't have room for one more weakness...'because i too so need a life' apart from the internet

Jeez! Everybody is on a downer today it seems. I have found the best cure for wasted days is to simply not waste them. If sitting in front of the computer all day is wasteful to you, get the hell up and do do something else, you aren't chained there. Get rid of your cablevision and subscribe to Netflick as I do and watch what you want to watch. Check the paper for local functions that might appeal to you. Make it happen instead of bitching about it. I am not trying to be rude, Karla, just realistic.

Karla,
We're all in the same boat more or less so I hear you loud and clear in this one...for me, the only real freedom and escape from monotony is inside my head, my own little madnesses and fantasies...and memories.

John

Know where you're coming from, Karla.

oooo... i feel this one, Karla. Trouble is, being such a contrary mortal, when I'm busy I long for the quiet moments that are not already answered for... then, when they come, I can't bear to feel aimless. But if either state becomes on-going, then that's tough. Doubtless there are countless ways you can constructively spend time with friends, neighbours and all just causes in your neighbourhood; but sometimes, too, downtime is a much-needed space for the over-tired mind and body to catch up with itself. If your body remains in movement, tell your mind this is just a phase and change the hands on your clock so that you do different activities at different times of the day... just a change of routine can help! :)) Excellent mood piece, this. Love, Kate xx

Start walking. Get the endorphins moving. Clear the brain. The aborigines know the power of a "walkabout". Any change will super-charge the synapses and you are a powerful person, Karla. You need physical activity...Love 'n luck, Lin

Ahhh, but the time you spend in front of the computer is very well spent! Another excellent write. Rebecca

Hey...at times we all need to take stock of where we are and what we are doing. Perhaps it is time to do something else, volunteer work, finding a friend to meet for coffee, a paper route...know may sound silly but just using that as an example. There is a world past our computers but with the cold of winter we tend to all become passive and sedate enjoying the warmth of hearth and home.
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Karla~

At least you're not drinking like you used to or getting into trouble. You are exercising your mind and using your hands; don't put yourself down! You need to learn to love yourself, just as I have to. It isn't easy, but with God's help, we can do it if we just learn to trust in Him! I am sorry you are so sad ...

Powerful display of emotions and conflict; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, and continuing prayers~

As always, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0

Karla what makes you think the rest of us are doing more?;-) If you are writing at the computer, that is not a waste of time! stop putting yourself down!otherwise,i'll have to think the same of myself;-)

Love,
Eileen

Trade ya- copier's down- business booming, phones ringing off the hook- only one of me last I looked...

And- very good thing I don't drink.

John