Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[PixieDancer]

I'm a silent visitor to the thread---I'd be a major hypocrite to say I'm interested in a Low Buy. At my age, I'm on a YOLO buy. Myself and others have joked that if we joined the thread it would go up
in flames and/or self destruct. That's not to say that I don't admire each and everyone of you. What I see in this thread transcends your individual and collective financial goals. I see love, I see
support, I see friendship---all at a very low cost. You're all so amazing!!!

To Pixie, @Naynadine, @ILove Makeup84, @HerGreyness, @Paint&InkChick, and Debbs my dear sweet Debbs, and anyone else here going through life's hardships be it family illness or loss,
relationships or school, I may not know how to Low Buy, but I do know how to pray and to care. In reading your heartfelt posts I have prayed and I do care. I wish for nothing but the best for each
and everyone of you.

 

[PixieDancer]

Has your son been to PA before? I assume he'd be going to State College? (The main campus)

My family is from the Pittsburgh area. And yes... I'm a Steeler fan! (WooHoo for our OFL OSU Draft Pick!!) I have a house in Ohio and dual residency here and in Vegas for my show. Penn State has a top knotch wrestling program... so he wants to wrestle there. Big Goals for my little human! HeeHee

 

[Medgal07]

I'm happy to wear purple!

Thank you Burghchick

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

I am happy to wear purple and blue! [@]HerGreyness[/@] thank you dear! You are too kind! [@]Medgal07[/@] thank you for your prayers and well wishes! I really appreciate them! [@]Naynadine[/@] hey sweetie how's your dad? [@]PixieDancer[/@] you are an inspiration and your discipline is just one of the things I admire in you! You are one of the sweetest, kindest and big hearted people I know! Muaahh! [@]PeachTwist[/@] how are you feeling today hun? Big hugs! And to all of you thank you for asking about my grandma! You are all too kind! Love you guys!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Yay! For you. You sound just like me with the shopping & weight, so glad your purging. And something good already came out of it when you found your dads pictures Keep it up.

Thanks! The first step is admitting that you have a problem, I've heard. I used to think I just bought things because it made me happy, but when I paid more attention I realized that I did it to avoid "bad" feelings, too. I distract myself by shopping, especially online.

I'm in too! Could I be selfish and ask May 12th everyone wear blue? The health condition I have is called M.E. and May 12th is M.E. day! Of course I will! I like blue e/s and it have blue lip mix, too.

I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. Dealing with loss is so difficult, and the grieving process is not linear. It can be unbelievably hard, I know. :support: So glad that this thread is making a difference. Personally, I know that I always appreciate your posts (in all of the threads!) I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and hope that today is a happier day.

Thanks so much! I enjoy your posts, too. I think I made myself sound worse than I am. I do well most days, but I think I avoid thinking about my Dad because I don't want to feel sad. It was nice to find those photos and feel some happiness instead of just the grief. It has been 9 months already since he died. 9 months is so long in some ways, yet it doesn't seem like he's been gone very long. You are right that grieving isn't linear, but so many people think it is.

Big hugs dear!

Thanks! It's nice to have this thread to share things on. I realize that so many people are struggling with problems. Such strong women here!

What a sweet and honest post. Thanks for sharing your feelings, triumphs, and little struggles with us @burghchick ! Keep up all the positive progress! You're in our thoughts hun! 

Pixie, thank you for all of your encouragement. It really has made such a difference! I haven't bought any make-up without really thinking about why I'm getting it since March. I hope I'm not over-sharing. It helps me when I read other's posts about why they buy things.

:hug:

Thanks, Naomi! I really appreciate every comment/reply. My family doesn't like to talk about grief, sadness, etc., so it's nice to be able to say things about my Dad on here. I am happy to listen any time anyone else needs to talk, too. @naynadine, I'm always praying for your Dad because those feelings of fear when there is a scare are so fresh in my mind. I'm so glad that your a Dad felt better so quickly. What a relief.

 

[PeachTwist]

My lord you women are so overwhelming and caring, it's impossible to keep up!

Thank you all so much for those willing to wear blue for M.E. for me and others on the 12th, it means a lot. It's definitely an illness that doesn't get anywhere near enough attention or focus.

@walkingdead Happy Birthday to your kids!
@Naynadine I hope your Dad is feeling better!
@ILoveMakeup84 Glad to hear your Grandma is stable, hopefully they find out the cause for the bleeding!
@Paint&Ink Chick I hope your test results come out good, but if not know we'll be here for you as you've been for us!

Have I missed anyone/anything important? If so, I'm sorry - but I hope whatever is going on for everybody is soon sorted out. You're all in my thoughts.

Update on me:

I'm okay. Tired and sore, I'm having troubles with my middle finger again - having to keep it in a splint to keep it straight as the pain is just too much otherwise.

We've had a decorator in the past few days to do our living room and it's finally done so once the gloss has dried I can finally go back to using it, which will be this evening.

It's 7:30am and I'm having to force myself to stay awake until 9am in hopes of snagging my brother some Eminem tickets as a birthday present. I seem to be on a roll with getting birthday's sorted, but if I don't manage to get the tickets I have a back-up plan present wise. His birthday isn't even until August but hey ho, the show is in July so he can have it early. My Mom is in July, she is officially sorted out. A new Sewing machine, gift certificate to get her hair done and a massage and two Pandora charms along with the Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads kit coming from Sephora as she loves that kinda thing and also some Lancome goodies that I almost want to keep for myself, lol. The only person I have left to sort out is Dan's Mom because he's utterly useless with presents but I'm really not sure what to get her.

I have a Dr's appt on Tuesday, finally, which I should be then referred to the Immunologist so more sitting around, twiddling my thumbs and waiting for that appt to come in.

 

[walkingdead]

[@]PeachTwist[/@] what great gifts! Hope you score the Eminem tickets!

 

[DarylandCarole]

My lord you women are so overwhelming and caring, it's impossible to keep up! Thank you all so much for those willing to wear blue for M.E. for me and others on the 12th, it means a lot.  It's definitely an illness that doesn't get anywhere near enough attention or focus. @walkingdead  Happy Birthday to your kids! @Naynadine  I hope your Dad is feeling better! @ILoveMakeup84  Glad to hear your Grandma is stable, hopefully they find out the cause for the bleeding! @Paint&Ink Chick  I hope your test results come out good, but if not know we'll be here for you as you've been for us! Have I missed anyone/anything important?  If so, I'm sorry - but I hope whatever is going on for everybody is soon sorted out.  You're all in my thoughts. Update on me: I'm okay.  Tired and sore, I'm having troubles with my middle finger again - having to keep it in a splint to keep it straight as the pain is just too much otherwise. We've had a decorator in the past few days to do our living room and it's finally done so once the gloss has dried I can finally go back to using it, which will be this evening. It's 7:30am and I'm having to force myself to stay awake until 9am in hopes of snagging my brother some Eminem tickets as a birthday present.  I seem to be on a roll with getting birthday's sorted, but if I don't manage to get the tickets I have a back-up plan present wise.  His birthday isn't even until August but hey ho, the show is in July so he can have it early.  My Mom is in July, she is officially sorted out.  A new Sewing machine, gift certificate to get her hair done and a massage and two Pandora charms along with the Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads kit coming from Sephora as she loves that kinda thing and also some Lancome goodies that I almost want to keep for myself, lol.  The only person I have left to sort out is Dan's Mom because he's utterly useless with presents but I'm really not sure what to get her. I have a Dr's appt on Tuesday, finally, which I should be then referred to the Immunologist so more sitting around, twiddling my thumbs and waiting for that appt to come in.

Wow, you give good presents! Does your finger hurt constantly or does it come and go? Do you like your newly done living room?

 

[PeachTwist]

I hope your test results come out good, but if not know we'll be here for you as you've been for us!

Have I missed anyone/anything important? If so, I'm sorry - but I hope whatever is going on for everybody is soon sorted out. You're all in my thoughts.

Update on me:

I'm okay. Tired and sore, I'm having troubles with my middle finger again - having to keep it in a splint to keep it straight as the pain is just too much otherwise.

We've had a decorator in the past few days to do our living room and it's finally done so once the gloss has dried I can finally go back to using it, which will be this evening.

It's 7:30am and I'm having to force myself to stay awake until 9am in hopes of snagging my brother some Eminem tickets as a birthday present. I seem to be on a roll with getting birthday's sorted, but if I don't manage to get the tickets I have a back-up plan present wise. His birthday isn't even until August but hey ho, the show is in July so he can have it early. My Mom is in July, she is officially sorted out. A new Sewing machine, gift certificate to get her hair done and a massage and two Pandora charms along with the Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads kit coming from Sephora as she loves that kinda thing and also some Lancome goodies that I almost want to keep for myself, lol. The only person I have left to sort out is Dan's Mom because he's utterly useless with presents but I'm really not sure what to get her.

I have a Dr's appt on Tuesday, finally, which I should be then referred to the Immunologist so more sitting around, twiddling my thumbs and waiting for that appt to come in.
Wow, you give good presents! Does your finger hurt constantly or does it come and go?

Do you like your newly done living room?

Thanks, ladies!

Didn't score the Eminem tickets - impossible to get on the website to buy them. S'ok though - back up present is to build him a new gaming computer, which I'll do. He'll love it.

My finger does constantly hurt, yeah. It hurts to bend it, but more to straighten it from being bent so I just keep it in a finger splint to keep it straight.

I LOVE my living room. It finally feels like a living room instead of a hospital or something. Magnolia walls can be alright, but not throughout an entire house. I'm so pleased. We have a couple more bits to get and then it'll be done, so I'm really happy with that. Next we're going to do the hallway and then finally the bedroom. Finally turning this house into a home!

 

[Ajigglin]

I'm down for the purple and blue. I'll be at a funeral tomorrow, so it'll be purple lips for me. On Monday, I will just wear something blue.

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

@Medgal, Aww...thanks SO much, your words are so kind. I'm just tired of going through things, and keep saying I hope my 40's will be better lol. Despite my long job lose, and this health thing. I can surely say I'm BLESSED! So I just look at this as a chance to get closer to the Lord. And go back to school...again lol. Well to finish the 2nd degree I started back some time. @Peachtwist, no prob girlie. I luv making new friends & just a kind hearted chick. If I can do or say anything to help...I got you. So still Praying for you, @Naynadine & @ILoveMakeup 84 On a good note, my daughter's. 2nd grade had a Mothers Day Tea, it was so cute ladies. And one portion was "manicures and make over" lol So I'm sportin a cute blue & green mani, lippie compliments of my lil Diva. If I could send her to do all of you guys nails & mu I would. Hugs

 

[User38]

I will do blue too! but will get more deets tomorrow....

I got my filler tooth in.. but still look dumb dumb dumb.

will do a big cobalt liner on the 12th.. and pray with you guys.. lots of pain in here recently. glad to see things are picking up though.

I am thinking a lot about life and will post some ideas next week.. have to attend to mom and this weekend will be sad again.

xoxo

 

[PixieDancer]

I got my filler tooth in.. but still look dumb dumb dumb.

will do a big cobalt liner on the 12th.. and pray with you guys.. lots of pain in here recently. glad to see things are picking up though.

I am thinking a lot about life and will post some ideas next week.. have to attend to mom and this weekend will be sad again.

xoxo

Don't be sad HG! The best Mother's day gift you could give your mama is your own happiness!
We need your sass in here to get us going!

Have a nice weekend with your mom... Smile beautiful!

 

[User38]

Cutest. Thing. Ever.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day Girlie!

Don't be sad HG! The best Mother's day gift you could give your mama is your own happiness!
We need your sass in here to get us going!

Have a nice weekend with your mom... Smile beautiful!

Thank you so much Pixie..you are a lovely lady and i wish you a very Happy Momma's day too.. enjoy!

xoxox

smiling with a fugly toofie.. lol

 

[mosha010]

Quote:Originally Posted by HerGreyness
I will do blue too! but will get more deets tomorrow....




I got my filler tooth in.. but still look dumb dumb dumb.

will do a big cobalt liner on the 12th.. and pray with you guys.. lots of pain in here recently. glad to see things are picking up though.

I am thinking a lot about life and will post some ideas next week.. have to attend to mom and this weekend will be sad again.

xoxo

You're NOT to be sad. nO. we won't allow it! If I have to post racoon pictures until you give up and are not sad again.

 

[mosha010]

This ones epic

 

[mosha010]

Omg is this how your loaner toofie looks?

 

[LinenWhite7]

[@]mosha010[/@] lmao at these raccoons!

 

[PixieDancer]

I don't think there's another single person on this planet that would try to cheer people up with raccoons... but you've done it missy! You are most certainly one unique and silly woman! I love ya @mosha010!

 

[mosha010]

I don't think there's another single person on this planet that would try to cheer people up with raccoons... but you've done it missy! You are most certainly one unique and silly woman! I love ya @mosha010!

Hi wifey! Lol