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I also got myself a personal trainer at the Y, which is what led to the SmartWatch.
Taking care of my physical health is going to be my "job" from now on.
Highest desire would be global - peace, Covid vaccines that really work and don't have side effects, especially for those with allergies that cause anaphylaxis. At the same level would be an end to the political games and focus on what those people were elected to do: represent us and not manipulate for power.
Realistically, I've decided I need some motivation to get moving. So I'm buying a new pair of ballet slippers (not toe shoes) to encourage me. Just wearing them makes me feel more confident and graceful.
And since I'm I'm buying for myself, I can be greedy, so I'm buying sheet music for some of my favorite music. But I have to go through my inventory first b/c some of the scores on my list are in my existing library; I haven't played in so long I've forgotten what I had.
Perhaps the most desirable would be John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Give Peace a Chance. A lot of politicians could benefit from heeding this advice.
Oh, and perhaps most important, I need to get a new car. Mine has holes in the floor, is rusting out, and I'm leary about driving it in snow or rain b/c of the backsplash. I just absolutely hate shopping for a car.
Barb, how did you find your personal trainer? Do you interview, discuss training plans, etc.? I've wondered how this works.
However, I would just be happy to not live with my mother anymore, whatever that should look like...
I want my husband to be successful at beating his cancer.
I want my cousin and niece to beat Covid. My niece is in Georgia and my cousin is in D.C.
They aren’t doing so well at the moment.
I always want the very best for my daughters.
I’m ready for 2020 to end. Out with the old year and in with the new year!
Happy Holidays, everyone!
It makes me feel better knowing people are pulling for them.
I appreciate your kindness and warmth.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
No, I not asking for 3 or 4 days, just 1 total. I am her primary caretaker, and she NEVER see's anything good in what I do. If she wakes me at 3:00 a.m. to change her diaper, I didn't get up fast enough.( I 66 Y/O with chronic back pain since an injury in 1996, so I move slowly.) When I bring her a meal, it is either too hot or not hot enough, too much salt or not enough, to spicy or not enough spices.
She has been begging to try going without her catheter since June. I got her Dr. to agree to her going to a urologist to be tested to see if she can GO with the catheter> Guess what? I didn't make it happen fast enough! She doesn't think I worked hard enough to get the referral set up or the Dr's appointment soon enough.( How am I supposed change the Dr's appointments so that they can fit her in tomorrow?
No wait, I don't need a whole day. How about just one, you can count that on your pinky finger, just 1 small Thank for all the work I do.
Well I got that off my chest anyway!!!
I want Christmas dinner to be one where my daughters are not snarky with comments.
I want to finally start working on my scrapbook and have my granddaughter do it with me. I want my mother to have a pain free day. Like you all, more stuff, I don't need.
If I am going to be selfish then I want to re do my bathroom, that also means having the floors redone in the house. (open concept ranch). And since the house is handicap accessible I want the floors one of the engineered ones that can remain wet for 24 hours. And since the floors and the bathroom are going to be done I would have to paint the house (inside).
If I am going to dream BIG
If I am not going to be selfish..then I want the COVID vaccine to work. I want to not have to wear a mask. I want to get back to my "real" routine of volunteering for Hospice.
If I just want a regular what do I want for Christmas wish then I really do not want anything, I don't truly need anything My wish then would be for ................
I have been sitting here trying to think of something I want and I really can't think of a thing I need. (other than to lose the COVID 19 that I have put on)
Just one day when I feel calm, no anxiety nibbling 'round the edges of my mind. A clean house (hahahahahahahaha) and sweet hugs and snuggles from my grands.
A nice note or card from my DH in his OWN WRITING that tells me he loves me and is grateful for me in his life.
For the TV in our bedroom to break and Dh to ask me to 'come and sleep by him'.
I'm pretty easy. As most of us are!
All y'all are asking for simple things like peace and quiet. I feel kinda selfish now. Oof.
Thanks for posting and asking this question. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's answers!!
However, considering what so many others here have to deal with, I have it pretty easy. Hoping everyone here has a Merry Christmas and blessings in the New Year, and that you all get what you want for Christmas.
The state restrictions on visiting got me out of a yearly "away from home" Thanksgiving commitment and having my mother here for Christmas Day to harp on her her health. In fact after 20 plus years of buying her gifts for my children ( and me stupidly letting her give the best of the gifts on my list) she finally just sent money for the children to have and spend themselves. What a burden lifted.
So i certainly wish blessings on all caregivers, especially the unappreciated ones.
Right now my mother with alleged dementia (very hard to believe when she is capable of ripping off notes that say NOT YOURS DO NOT TOUCH), is throwing down the drain my freshly brewed iced tea that is causing me great frustration especially when my energy is not at 100% as I recuperate from major surgery. So I would like an electrician to totally rewire our older home, so I could feel safe about installing a mini-fridge in my locked bedroom, and know there wasn't a fire risk. I also would adore a dishwasher, and failing that, a housekeeper who would make the multiple trips needed to take down to the kitchen the load of used cups and mugs and bowls on my dresser top to get them washed!