Isn’t it always something? I’m a little afraid for our computer as it is making some ‘funny noises’ every once in a while this morning. It kinda sounds like a record turntable (if you younger souls know what they are) that is getting stuck. I told Brian about it, and he said ‘hope it’s not the hard drive!’ Oh wonderful. I think we have a gazillion and one dust bunnies invading the poor tower. So, if I go MIA, that may very well be the case. Drats!
Sean is having an issue with housing for next year and won’t go to the actual housing building! He just emails them. There may be a board there with others looking for roommates or who want to get rid of their places. I told him I can’t really help him long distance. And I’m pretty darn sure he had to put down a 2nd and 3rd choice. He’s also still looking into internship as the place near here didn’t need anyone. He’s got a lot of turmoil, but nothing compared to his grandmom. She’s in an upheaval with my brother taking control of getting her house in shape. He got a big dumpster and told them they (she has a boarder and friend who lives there too) can only keep so much. I think the goal is to clean it out, fix it up and sell it. Get mom in an assisted living place. She obviously can’t take care of it anymore. It’s definitely a turning point. Mom is feeling overwhelmed. I am too, but I feel a little weight off my shoulders because my brother is helping her.
It’s still really cold here. I’m also trying to throw stuff out, like all the saved boxes that are down our basement. Talk about overwhelming! I think 30%+ off what’s down in our basement is boxes and stuff that can be tossed. I think you try so hard to keep the upstairs part nice, the ‘storage’ area is ignored.
I had one of my pals call me last night. She also had a major life upheaval-left her partner and moved to a place she loved. She is working and has one of her 3 kids, the oldest with her. She sounds good and is hoping to get her other children with her or at least in a school that she went to. I am happy she did this.
Have a great weekend!
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Dianne, I still have boxes that have not been unpacked since we moved 3 1/2 years ago. Once the kitchen is done and life gets back to somewhat normal, I plan on opening up those boxes. If there is nothing in there I want, out it goes. Afterall, I haven’t needed anything out of the boxes in a few years. I am so sick of clutter these days that I am counting down the days til I can at least put the kitchen back (it is now in the old kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry room).
Have a great weekend and stay warm. It is FREEZING my way too.
I’m so glad your brother is helping with your mother. It’s a lot for one kid to feel totally responsible for an aging parent – I know, after watching my mom go through this with her parents and then with other relatives in that generation.
Hi Dianne,
If your computer is making that kind of sound (and I totally know which sound you’re talking about), it’s most likely your hard drive wearing out. It’s time to back everything up and think about replacing it.
Trust me. If you wait very much longer, you might lose your hard drive! (speaking from experience here!)