The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Now that I have set this writing goal for myself, I feel like I have nothing to talk about. Mind you, I talk all the damn time. To my mom, my friends. I even call the office and talk to my coworkers. Yet, every day when it comes time to write, I am drawing a blank. So annoying.

One of the things that was so popular during Covid was putting together puzzles. I used to get the cheap puzzles from Dollar Tree and listen to audiobooks while I worked on them. I think that is when I really got into audiobooks. To do two things at one time successfully is such an accomplishment. Well, it is to me, at least. I preferred the 500 piece puzzles because the 350 pieces didn’t take long to do. The 1000 piece puzzle was a little challenging due to the pieces being so small. If you get them from Dollar Tree, you get what you pay for. I was notorious for getting puzzles that were missing a piece or two. One time, I even picked a puzzle that was missing an outside piece ๐Ÿ˜•. When I was done with the puzzles, I would ship them to my mom. She never wanted the ones with a missing piece.

Now, I am having the hardest time finding puzzles. I guess the fad is over. I always liked to do puzzles, and I am a little sad that I can barely find one or two when I go to the store. This last puzzle haul, they only had 350 piece ones. And I have managed to complete one in a matter of hours.

I am going to spend my weekends scouring Dollar Trees in Toledo and the surrounding areas for puzzles. Lol. Seriously. What are some of the things you like to do in your spare time? If it is puzzles, do you prefer to do them alone or with others? Personally, I treat my puzzles like I treat my Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, don’t touch! Oh, maybe we can do a puzzle exchange. Think about it. Be well and whole. Much Love ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’š

Hair Woes

I am currently in a place with multiple sclerosis (MS) where I have decreased sensation in my fingertips. I can type, drive, cook, and clean. Pretty much all the basic stuff. I do find that I am dropping things more so I did invest in one of those grabbers. I am sure that isn’t the correct name for it, but you get the point. One thing that I find myself actually struggling with is my hair. When I am washing, detangling, and styling my hair, I don’t feel it well. Also, my hands feel a little weak. The problem with this, I have a lot of fucking hair. It now takes me two days to do my hair because it is kind of a trial.

In an effort to not just cut it all off…again, I decided to get my hair braided. I am not really a fan of braids on my head for a few reasons. One, they are heavy. Two, I don’t like hair touching me. Three, it feels like I have a helmet on my head. Four, I am too cheap to pay for this on an ongoing basis. I put all these protests aside and got my hair braided. And all the things I just listed above still apply ๐Ÿ˜†. Akia, the young lady who braided my hair, did a great job. Once again, I am the problem. It has been turning out that I am the problem more and more lately, and I don’t like it. But I have been walking around looking crazy and I had to do something about it. Braids will give me a few weeks break, and I will finally look decent for a change.

I hope after a few days I will get used to the braids and quit whining. They do really look good, but I guess we will see. Be well and whole. Much Love ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’š

As Said by Les Brown

I am exhausted, wait that isn’t the right word. I am experiencing lassitude, extreme fatigue. I learned this word at a MS support group meeting a few years back. It is very fitting for how I feel today. I am like a newborn baby that can’t hold their head up. I have a post, but I can’t put the words together. So sleepy ๐Ÿคค.

As I was going through my notes app looking for tonight’s topic, I came across this note that just had one little quote in it. I am sure there is more where that came from, but this one caught my eye. I am just going to leave this quote here.

God loves you and I’m trying. – Les Brown

I know I laughed my ass off when I first saw it. It still makes me giggle. Well, Les put into words what a good portion of us are feeling right now. Do you have a quote that instantly makes you laugh or just feel a little better? Please share. Be well and whole. Much Love ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’š