Ms. R

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2014-12-18 03:21:13 (UTC)

269th Entry - 12/17/14

This will probably be my last entry for the year.

I am back to taking care of my ex MIL again...not fun but I need the money. Found her this morning sitting on a towel that was totally SOAKED in urine...the room REEKED of ammonia smell...it was awful. I finally couldn't take it anymore and I told her she needed to get off that towel, put on some Depends and clean, dry clothes. Couldn't get her to wash but at least I saved her from ammonia burn. She just sat or laid on the couch all day. I got the impression that she has just about had it with life. But I tried to appeal to her religious nature....told her it wasn't up to her as to when it was time for her to go, that it was up to God. I think she agreed and she even mentioned someone on the news that committed suicide. I said that unless she was dying, she owed it to herself and her family to get the most out of what was left of her life as she could. Don't know if it helped but she wont last long if she just lays on a couch. Last time, she seemed a bit more determined...not now.

I got my new laptop...but there is a problem. The keyboard doublee typees soomme letters, as you cann see, unless I press the keys very gently. This is a major PITA! A $1,200 laptop and it has this issue? Not acceptable! I found out this is a common problem with this model laptop and that is even WORSE. They continue to sell these knowing there is an issue! And I understand its a hardware thing, which means a trip to a shop authorized to repair these under warranty. Other than that, however, I DO like the laptop. I even bought a backup battery, which I got in the mail today. So I have about 6 hours of wireless power. And I still love the tablet, too...makes a great take along computer. I bought a cheap cover for it if I don't need the keyboard.

Not really ready for Christmas yet. Still have decorating to do. Seems silly when Christmas is only a week away, but I should be able to finish it on Friday. Then I still have to work on my son's slippers. Just don't feel like crocheting right now but I promised him I would make them. I also ordered a heavy hoodie for him but that won't be delivered till after the new year. So it will be a birthday present instead.

Decorated my ex's place with my DD on Monday...looks very Christmassy now. We wanted to put some lights up along the gutter but there was no ladder. And this in a house with a guy who has all kinds of DIY stuff...including ladders. I hope DD got him to put the lights up. He just hangs out at the girlfriends every minute he gets. Mr. Needy...and I guess she is into that. I expect to hear him start talking about selling the house and moving in with her any time now.

Ok...its getting onto bedtime. One more day with ex MIL and then I can relax for 4 days...or not. SOOO much to do. And having anxiety issues doesn't help.

Till next year....




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