Heidi

Gemini. Hockey mom. Wife (not yours). Probably medicated. A little witchy. New Englander. Be kind.

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2024-10-22 20:20:34

Baked cupcakes for Husband to bring to hockey practice tonight. He's 50 (🥳🥳) today but since he's head coach, he can't skip practice. I made chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow frosting. Unfortunately, they're also glutenized so, none for me. Photo is the chocolate cupcakes on a carrier, swirled white frosting on each one. Humorously, I swirled some too high and they hit the lid. Not my problem. #food #baker #FuckYeahCupcakes
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2024-10-16 20:37:50

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@npub1ctz…d0jk Are they being held at gun point! #HandsUp #ToeBeans

2024-10-07 21:26:52

My driveway, showing off it's Fall attire. Photos are the changing leaves in my long, paved driveway.
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2024-10-05 23:49:27

Don't faint from the surprise but I #baked tonight. Decided to do the same chocolate sandwich cookies but with peanut butter frosting in the center. Used brown sugar instead of dark brown I had to use last time. The cookies seem crunchier with the light brown. There's still cookies to be made so no photos. Later. If I don't eat them all. #food #baker

2024-09-18 19:45:57

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@npub1c5c…644a The cow looks as confused to see you as you were to see it. Lol. Beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing them. Also, impressive milage. I need a nap after driving that far, nevermind hiking it.

2024-09-17 20:47:13

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 I'm in central CT. Between Hartford and Middletown.

2024-09-11 09:34:38

To my cup of tea this morning:
Good luck. You've got your work cut out for you. 😴

2024-08-29 19:38:36

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@npub150l…r96e Of course you did! You're a rock star!

2024-08-29 19:31:33

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@npub150l…r96e 🤣🤣🤣 I can't do it sober so I don't even attempt while high.

2024-08-27 01:29:23

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@npub1fpr…lyph I'm so sorry, Jette.

2024-08-20 12:57:05

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@npub1sfl…gczt You're going on an adventure! Hopefully you can get where you're going without too much trouble.

2024-08-19 01:52:14

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@npub1zg9…nh26 I mean, yes, I want your planting to be quick & fruitful for you (may your summer flowers grow strong) but I hope you keep the snow down there for as long as can be.🤣 I'm not really for it up here.

2024-08-15 13:45:53

Sometimes I wish my illness was less passing and more outward presented. My vision is not great this morning but I'm at the office attempting to stare at a spreadsheet that looks like mush. It's going to be a slow, challenging day and mistakes will be made.

2024-08-10 19:38:20

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@npub150l…r96e It's difficult to get a photo of your own ass, isn't it?? Insta-girls make it look easy.

2024-08-10 09:39:47

Woke up from a #migraine at 4am. Now I'm on the couch, medicated & still nauseous, drooling over dresses on ThredUp like this one. (It's out of my price range & where the hell am I going to wear this??) Screenshot of a black dress with pink flowers. Lacy high then plunging neckling, fitted on top then pleated around the waist. Fit & flair style. Knee length. Pretty dress.
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2024-08-07 23:37:22

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Uggggh

2024-07-30 23:39:37

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@npub1zg9…nh26 I LOVE Princess Highway!!! Do you guys have the brand Retrolicious down there? https://www.retroliciousbrand.com

2024-07-29 21:43:50

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@npub1sfl…gczt I think I had one done before carpal tunnel surgery years ago. It's where they shock your muscles, increasing the zap until you want to cry?

2024-07-29 13:24:49

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@npub1c5c…644a I bet the water in those lakes is not warm. Beautiful photos. What's the mountain in the distance of the last photo? (Is that question shouting, "I'm a New Englander!"?) 🤣🤣

2024-07-26 00:15:01

Brownies in the oven for Younger Kidlet to bring to camp tomorrow. #food #baker They're gluteny so none for me. I've been bringing brownies to this camp on Fridays for 8 years. The man who runs the camp remembers me bringing them when he was a camper & asks for them anytime he sees me around town. 🤣 He says it's one of his summer highlights. That made me feel good.

2024-07-24 00:33:14

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@npub17vj…g088 I like being warm & I don't get there until about 84°F. (Although last week I had jeans and a zip up hoodie on while sitting in the shade outside in 86°F & was comfortable.)

2024-07-23 21:06:35

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 Precious!! I still need to finish mine.

2024-07-21 16:51:41

Husband: If you ever leave or die I'm joining a motorcycle club.
Me: Weird. I'd probably go to bed & stay there.
Husband: You'd do that for the first year, then you'll marry a 35 yr old musician who writes sappy songs about you.
Me: I did that in my early 20s. I'd rather have a 49 yr old who likes me for me & doesn't mind that I have 13 different hobbies & an old, wrinkly ass. Oh, wait, that's you. I say we stay married.
H: Good plan.

2024-07-12 11:48:06

Today is our 21st wedding anniversary. We're going to a fancy farm to table dinner later and I'm excited. I'm going to wear one of my favorite dresses. I have already promised Husband that I will not attempt to hide any stray farm animals in my purse when we leave. He's no fun.

2024-07-03 22:10:03

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 😍 I purchased the pattern yesterday!

2024-07-01 21:25:49

My friend's son danced in nationals last week in NJ & was awarded generously for his accomplishments but I thought it should be celebrated at home so I baked him a cake. Made it gf so his sister can eat it too. It needs frosting & then I'll show you a photo. (I'm not great at decorating so maybe I should just let you use your imagination.) #food #baker

2024-06-28 22:27:03

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 Sounds like I need to knit myself a chicken. 🤣

2024-06-26 12:47:07

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Apparently Husband was still awake when Kidlet came home & was told what happened. It was a card game they were playing similar to truth or dare & this was one of the cards he pulled. He asked Husband if I was mad that he called so late. Husband reassured him that moms never mind their kids calling, regardless of the hour, especially to hear loving words.

2024-06-26 12:44:00

Older Kidlet called me at the ungodly late hour of 10:22pm (🤣) last night. He said that he loved me with all his heart. I heard people talking in the background like I was on speakerphone. I said, "Are you in jail?" Everyone erupted into laughter. (Including girls! He never mentioned girls hanging out too.) He said, "No, mom. I just wanted to say I love you with all my heart." I replied, "Aww, I love you, too, Bud. Don't drive if you're drinking. Good night."

2024-06-24 23:44:46

Baked gf lemon squares from scratch. They need to firm up in the fridge a bit more but I couldn't wait any longer. Very lemony. Delicious. Photo is a lemon square on a white plate. Powdered sugar on top, a layer of lemon curd in the center with a shortbread bottom layer. Next time I'll add either lemon thyme or lemon balm to the shortbread. #Baker #food #GlutenFree
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2024-06-14 23:20:28

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@npub1sfl…gczt Whens the last time you had your eyes checked? Maybe something is brewing.

2024-06-12 17:15:53

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@npub150l…r96e I like that fabric! Is it cotton or does it have some stretch to it?

2024-06-08 00:50:02

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@npub1sfl…gczt I love summer so much. So, so much. Does it mean big bugs & does it exacerbate my #POTS? Yes and yes. Do I love it anyways? YES.

2024-06-05 22:22:48

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@npub1c57…awu5 Ah! I think that may be an even cooler name!

2024-05-28 21:37:07

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@npub1c5c…644a Jewelweed. She made a soap & a salve, but they were for the rash, not getting rid of the oils you come in contact with.

2024-05-25 02:51:16

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@npub1sfl…gczt Same here. I'm under a heating pad. On high.

2024-05-16 20:53:16

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@npub1qjr…kgt0 Is that the town's name for real? Does it have a nickname?? I'll have to search.

2024-05-16 20:49:46

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@npub1zg9…nh26 (My heartfelt condolences to you but) Yay! Summer's coming!!

2024-05-10 23:35:07

If you're sharing #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights photos, I'd love to know your general location. Maybe the country you're in? Some of these photos are really incredible! Sadly, we have clouds. #nature

2024-05-06 13:46:55

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@npub150l…r96e Make a list of what needs to be done. That's something. Break it down to smaller tasks. Then start by doing one thing on the list.

2024-05-01 14:12:05

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@npub150l…r96e You look GORGEOUS in this.
Sending gentle hugs. I got a solid 4 & I feel like a freaking king. (I will crash probably by mid afternoon.)

2024-05-01 00:59:38

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@npub1sfl…gczt Aww. Hugs. I missed my family this weekend.

2024-04-21 16:06:26

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@npub1mqx…xqll
Tornado Warning by Turnpike Troubadours. Love this song.
https://youtu.be/Jff620V8QUQ

2024-04-19 18:25:16

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@npub150l…r96e That's great!!

2024-04-18 23:40:24

Today I met someone who got bit on the hand by a tiger at the zoo when they were a child. What's the coolest/wildest/scariest thing you've been bit by?

2024-04-15 22:40:07

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@npub1a25…l27u Happy birthday, sweet pup!

2024-04-15 15:51:42

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@npub1sfl…gczt 😭😭😭😭 it's in 2 pieces with little bits in the box. It was beautiful and I'm heartbroken.

2024-04-14 18:31:11

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@npub1sfl…gczt Is your GP knowledgeable about POTS? My original GP had no clue.

2024-04-12 15:51:26

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@npub1sfl…gczt Yay!! I can't wait to see what you've sent me. Thank you for sharing your work with me again.

2024-04-05 12:56:25

We only lost two trees in the storm yesterday which is surprising because it was windy & I heard branches going down all night. A neighbor lost a flagpole but I think that was more from the ground being saturated than the wind. The photo below is one tree on the ground behind the house. The other is in the woods so nature will have to deal with it.
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2024-04-04 14:03:13

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@npub150l…r96e I used to always like to start with books. There's a book by the same author called Stitch n Bitch that helped when I was learning to knit. You can always find a yarn store. Go in & see if they give lessons.

2024-04-04 12:59:01

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@npub150l…r96e YAY!!! YouTube has endless videos. Happy Hooker is the book I learned from, but it was many years ago. Your library should have it.

2024-03-31 23:41:33

Husband, who has done maybe 5 loads of laundry since we got married 20+ years ago, is teaching Younger Kidlet how to do laundry. What the hell is going on?

2024-03-27 21:18:15

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@npub1sfl…gczt Did you ever get your decaf Barry's?

2024-03-25 02:08:42

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@npub1sk4…d83s I hope next week's comics have a little light shining for you.

2024-03-24 20:17:50

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@npub1sfl…gczt After I had one of my kids it was bad. And everyone chalked it up to pregnancy hormones. Knowing what I know now, it was a few months of POTS-iness, too.
I just want my energy to come back. I can live with the other symptoms. I just need energy.

2024-03-23 19:12:07

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@npub1uhy…gfyh Did the dust blow in with the wind? Does that happen often? Beautiful photo.

2024-03-22 10:15:30

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@npub1q4m…3d6g Beautiful movie. Made my heart break & warm at the same time.

2024-03-21 22:36:41

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@npub1egu…jqdk I think it's fun & colorful & most importantly, made by someone who loves her. Well done!

2024-03-21 12:45:11

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@npub1agu…j0sk It should be illegal for it to rain both weekend days. Sigh. Enjoy your run.

2024-03-20 12:43:54

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@npub150l…r96e Oh I feel for you. Yesterday I woke up stiff & cranky & remained cranky until I was done with my day. Cup to herbal tea, my juicy audiobook & a couple of hits was all I needed. Relief wasn't instant but wasn't hours later like pharmaceuticals.

2024-03-15 11:21:06

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@npub1k6h…0wx7 These are lovely.

2024-03-13 12:25:32

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@npub150l…r96e You'll be dyeing, dear friend. Hopefully not dying. 😉

2024-03-08 20:24:22

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@npub1khx…geyg Looks like 20 minutes of quiet for you. Lol.

2024-03-08 14:31:04

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@npub1sfl…gczt Mind-blowing, isn't it??

2024-03-07 21:24:22

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Well, at least they warned you. I wonder what makes a cat more talkative than another. (I don't have pets. Obviously.)

2024-03-07 21:20:04

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Sounds like your kitty has some opinions to express.

2024-03-07 02:35:03

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@npub150l…r96e Yes. I've had it multiple times in a restaurant. I'm horrible in the kitchen though so I'm intimidated.

2024-03-06 22:17:10

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@npub150l…r96e I've never made tofu. It scares me. 🤣

2024-03-01 16:14:16

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@npub1dm5…5sqe You should have gone over & watched over his shoulder. If you're stuck listening to it you might as well watch it too.

2024-02-27 23:11:45

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@npub1zg9…nh26 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

2024-02-27 23:11:29

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@npub1zg9…nh26 You pick GREAT fabric!! Adorable.

2024-02-27 23:06:14

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Like, snowmen & stuff??.

2024-02-27 22:59:50

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Are you serious right now? That is bizarre.

2024-02-27 22:57:43

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Wait. So, what fall Holiday do you have there? Here in the US it's Halloween & Thanksgiving. Do you folks have something fun to look forward to? I'd love to see the fabric if you don't mind sharing photos.

2024-02-24 13:01:01

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@npub150l…r96e the problem is- I'm still disabled from the POTS. I'm working on it and my stamina is improving but I can't stand for long periods or lift anything too heavy.

2024-02-20 01:42:44

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He's home. He's settled in bed. Now the $25.000 question is- do I sleep next to him or do I sleep downstairs on the couch. I guess I could mask in bed? I don't know that I'll sleep much but he can't get out of bed unassisted and he'll probably need to get up to pee in the night.
Fucking Covid.

2024-02-19 16:41:37

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He's out of surgery already & it all went well. He needs to stay in recovery until 5, then my FIL will bring him home. What a relief.

2024-02-19 11:13:20

Husband just left for his surgery. I can't believe I can't be there. I didn't get to hug or kiss him. This is unreal.

2024-02-18 17:41:51

Well, crap. I've tested positive for Covid. This is some shit timing.

2024-02-18 14:51:42

I'm feeling not great. It's definitely just a run of the mill headcold though & for that I'm grateful. Slept a fitful 6 hours on the couch, earning a 66 sleep score on my fitbit. I was up at 2am and took 2 Tylenol for the sinus headache that was trying to bully its way in. That helped. My throat is lightly sore & my eyes feel puffy. No fever or cough. I have a feeling that I'm going to feel much better tomorrow.
Today's plan is tea, rest & maybe a short walk outside later. The sun is out!

2024-02-17 20:11:10

Yesterday I took a rest day. Today I walked for 35 minutes outside in the snow. NGL, it was cool. But I'm no where close to 7k steps but my body told me it was done so I came in.
It's been a "lazy" week for me. It's hard to get 7k when I'm not going to the office or the food bank, both of which rack up steps pretty quickly. Hit my 7k only twice this week. I only did 1 day of weights, 1 rowing & 2 of pilates.
I'll be back to kicking ass next week.
#KickingTheShitOutOfPOTS

2024-02-07 02:30:55

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Doooo it.

2024-02-07 01:35:48

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@npub1sk4…d83s My brain usually starts with: "I wonder what would happen if the house blew up." 🤣🤣#anxiety

2024-02-07 00:40:56

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@npub1fpr…lyph That's why we pay you the big bucks around here. I think I'll run to the pharmacy tomorrow for some support wear.

2024-02-07 00:32:07

My left knee has been super barky the past few days after my walk, today it actually hurts. No clue how to proceed. I'm not calling a doctor. I know that much.

2024-02-06 20:14:43

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@npub1zg9…nh26 Sounds absolutely miserable. Sending you deep calming breaths and some anti nausea vibes.

2024-02-06 14:35:59

I need new jeans. I have an out of proportion body - petite frame (5'2"), tiny waist, huge ass & thighs comparatively- so finding jeans requires planning & a tranquilizer. Usually I can snag a pair or two out of the food bank's donations but I've looked for awhile & I can find anything that fits.
Where are the cool kids buying curvy girl jeans these days? What styles are "in"?

2024-02-02 14:38:31

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@npub150l…r96e Before I gave up gluten I'd have IBS daily. Finally it got so bad I asked my naturopath what would cause it & she suggested the dietary change. It still occasionally comes & goes, mostly stress & POTS flare related. I was given a prescription for an opioid of all things to help with it but I'd just rather deal with the shit & pain than take that crap.

2024-02-02 14:32:10

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@npub150l…r96e Gentle hugs to you. IBS is miserable. Hope you get relief soon. Does weed help? CBD?

2024-01-29 22:12:59

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@npub1sfl…gczt That does feel yucky. Does your heart do the empty chamber kerPLUNK that mine does? It happens much less now than before I was exercising regularly but it does still happen occasionally & I HATE it. It feels like I have no blood in my heart. (It's also a sign for me to wear my ab compression 😒.)

2024-01-29 21:55:06

Chilly 40 min walk outside in yet another cold & gray January day. Got pelted by a bit of graupel. Too warm for snow, too cold for rain. My heart rate spiked up to the 170's for no reason after about 12 mins in, but I took a few deep breaths & it calmed right back down. I know I'm not going to pass out & it's just my nervous system attempting to assert itself. Like, settle down, asshole ANS. I was literally just walking on flat pavement. Up next: #yoga stretching.
#KickingTheShitOutOfPOTS #POTS

2024-01-26 18:37:59

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@npub1sfl…gczt unfair! It is only 40 here.

2024-01-26 17:13:05

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@npub1sfl…gczt Oh I love this one!! These are awesome!

2024-01-26 01:42:10

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@npub10a9…hyhm Here in New England we have WEBS in Northampton, Mass. It's an impressive yarn store. And then a full warehouse of discounted/sale yarn. Swoonworthy!

2024-01-26 00:45:57

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@npub10a9…hyhm Looks like a very cool store.

2024-01-24 02:55:55

Symptomatic tonight. Pain in my upper back/neck. Tried stretching and heat. Nope. Can't get warm. Nerve pain sparking in my hip. It came & went so suddenly I jumped. Lol. Let's hope I sleep, restore & wake up feeling good. I may wake up feeling like hell. That's the joy of #POTS. I left a downstairs light on for myself in preparation for a possible uncomfortable night.
Good night, awesome friends. I love you. Let's rest & we'll regroup tomorrow.
#KickingTheShitOutOfPOTS

2024-01-22 00:35:44

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@npub1q9m…zgdu Delicious! Enjoy.

2024-01-19 22:09:49

#KickingTheShitOutOfPOTS is my social media diary of trying to beat #POTS, a chronic illness that I was diagnosed with in 2020, after experiencing symptoms for 6-7yrs prior. No cure but I'm told that I can put it into remission. It's a low blood volume/poor venous tone/autonomic nervous system illness. Google it.
Most of the posts are about my daily workouts. If you find it boring or offensive, mute the hashtag. NBD.
Ask me questions if you have them. I'm happy to share ideas & encouragement.

2024-01-19 02:55:31

Friday is my down day where I don't have to leave the house unless I want to. Pretty sweet. I'm looking forward to it.
I'm off to listen to a rainy, thunderstormy meditation and to breathe a bit & release my brain of the day, then sleep. Good night. Do good sleeps. Guess who I love? 🫵