As most of you know, I am a writer. I have several books published including a sci-fi series writing with a co-author. My other book is a personal blog of my cancer/dating journey. I am now working on another project based on my life as a 'customer service' worked for way too many years at times. I would love it if you would share your stories with me, whether they be funny, heart-breaking, aggravating etc. I promise no names will be mentioned but somehow I will give you credit for your help with this book... COME ON... bring on the stories!
Feel free to send any stories that you wish to share to my email address:
connieval52@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sunday, May 31, 2015
My move ... May/June 2015
Sleeping in my new
apartment for the first time tonight. Thanks to Tim Wolfe, Danielle Bell, Ben, Danielle Mausteller and Nate Mausteller for
moving the rest of my stuff today. I especially want to thank Tim for
shouldering most of the work! I love you all thanks... SO SO SO much!
Second night in new
apartment... so far, so good. I got some curtains up along with some blinds so
I don't feel like I am on display for the neighbors. Thanks to Jennifer Wolfe Persun for
helping with that.... she welded the drill and so forth. For her trouble, I
made my first meal here with a visitor... creamy potato soup with ham. It was
yummy... then a trip to Wal-Mart and home for a bath and bed!
— 
feeling
tired.
feeling
tired.You added 4 new photos.
The apartment is
shaping up! More and more empty boxes... two more days and back to work!
My fourth day/night in
my new apartment had some interesting challenges. My first was an 'in and out'
surgery for a cyst that acted up from moving and lifting. I am now off work --
no lifting -- except minor stuff until at least Wednesday. So, my wound is
packed and will be unpacked tomorrow at the doctor's office. That kind of
packing I DID NOT expect. I expected to be off work for maybe a day, but not
the entire surgery deal... not my plan for my week off from work. After that...
and a nap... I had supper at the Fence in Lewisburg with my parents and
daughter, Jennifer Wolfe
Persun. Now, I am at home and relaxing... as ordered by the doctor
and my Mom
— 
feeling
sore.
feeling
sore.
Day/Night 5 in new place: My Drs. appt. went
all right. I got unpacked and re-bandaged, sent home with a script for pain
meds (wow... took one when I got home and it put me to sleep for about four
hours), then I got up ... did a few minor chores (per Drs. orders), ate potato
soup for supper, took shower (could use more water pressure), now I am sitting
here writing this and drinking a cup of Passion Fruit tea.
A
few good things about new apartment:
1. Things in freezer are frozen, things in refrigerator are NOT.
2. More room.
3. Nice view... so far, good neighbors (miss some that I left behind though).
4. Got more kitchen light than other place... MUCH more.
5. Stove works great by not burning or under cooking food... a huge plus!
1. Things in freezer are frozen, things in refrigerator are NOT.
2. More room.
3. Nice view... so far, good neighbors (miss some that I left behind though).
4. Got more kitchen light than other place... MUCH more.
5. Stove works great by not burning or under cooking food... a huge plus!
So the moving/sorting and such of this move
will be a slow chore with not being able to do much, but it will get done. I
plan on finishing up at the other apartment this weekend, Monday at the latest.
As long as I have some help, that won't be a problem... still no lifting. Then
it is back to work on Wednesday...
Until
then... good night everyone!
— feeling
tired.
feeling
tired.
Just now ·
WELL, it is Saturday... I have been here 7
days including today. Yesterday was a fairly quiet day/night. I did a few odds
and ends around the apartment... drs. orders and my Mom's too... hung a clock
in the kitchen... mostly tinkered around with small stuff... folded and put
away laundry etc. I also had my first visitor. It was nice to see him, thanks Carl Jones for
stoppin' in on your way home.
Today, with the help of my daughter/Jen and her husband/Alec I
want to get things finished in Danville. I will wait to see if they can make it
later, if not I might have to make the trip myself and do what I can until I
can get some help lifting things down to car and into new apartment. So wish me
luck....
— 
looking
for a partner in crime.
looking
for a partner in crime.
PS -- to see pics... click on picture square and follow the link!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Depression Strikes Again! :"_(
March
10, 2015 … Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Depression
is a funny thing…. No, not funny… it is painful and callous and never a good
friend to you or anyone. It strikes even when you are feeling good about life,
things are going your way and you still even on the worst days love your job ….
the family you love is close by and healthy, your grandchildren are growing and
healthy --
Depression can sneak up on you -- and beat you over the head … like a huge 2 x 4 -- making such a ‘silent’ attack on you that even though you have been down that road before… you are shocked when you realize that once again ‘depression’ has you in its clutches… making you sad, tired, upset, worried, sick at heart and mind… deepening down to your very soul.
Depression can sneak up on you -- and beat you over the head … like a huge 2 x 4 -- making such a ‘silent’ attack on you that even though you have been down that road before… you are shocked when you realize that once again ‘depression’ has you in its clutches… making you sad, tired, upset, worried, sick at heart and mind… deepening down to your very soul.
Can
you stop it? Can you reach inside and remind yourself that you are
strong, strong enough to beat this thing AGAIN.
It might take some help, but you can do it…. You remind yourself over
and over that you have beat it before and more than likely will again… you beat
it and have gone on with the life you deserve.
And… you do deserve it girl, you fought for it, you beat it and you won
the right to be happy… to be yourself and above all -- not to be depressed to
your very soul by letting this mean, unlikable entity invade your life and
heart.
Where
is this strength you wonder… right now… is it hiding within you… while you
search for it – is it keeping you from seeing the ‘strong’ woman that you are
even now when you are feeling so lost and alone. While you sit hoping that soon
you will find it… because this person who is writing these words is not the
person you want to be… you want to be that strong, silly… loving redhead with
the attitude and ‘dry’ sense of humor that makes you a people person with a
kind, silly and wonderful heart.
You
will find her… if not today, tonight… tomorrow… for sure!
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