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AnneofAlamo said:
yes yes that was my first thought when I read this thread!! lol
I have them all over the house...and can NOT go to sleep unless I slather my lips with it!
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so i'm guessing that's lip balm? i may have stashes of that around the house and in the car and bags etc too ;)
 
I've started to answer a couple times but my answer sounds cliche'. I wouldn't be able to live without the light at the end of the tunnel. The last 2 months have been really rough and things are finally coming around. TLP has been a blessing as I really don't have friends I can talk about these things to.
So that leads to the internet and computer. It is definitely a major necessity, not just to friends, but school, job search, my kids, etc.
 
Like most of us...the obvious choices aside from family, dog, home, etc....is the electronic stuff like internet, phone, tv, e-reader, etc.

So aside from all that.....the little things like....jellybeans, my Sugar lip balm, having some zen time and watching the birds at the feeder on my porch, COFFEE....that needs to emphasized b/c I don't get enough sleep usually and I live on coffee throughout the day....and my lazyboy chair to curl up in at night with Taz and an afghan. Finally, my camera....whether it is a DSLR, mirrorless, P&S, iPhone....anything that takes a pic is essential to me.
 
Books and pepsi max are my two addictions. And a glass of orange juice in the morning, cannot function without that.

I can't do without my family, but equally I struggle if I don't have quiet time at home without them. Today is the first time in over a month I've had the house to myself, bliss...
 
Definitely my songs in my Iphone and my artsupplies (and journal book)
 
All the things you mentioned above! Funny how addicted we become to the Internet. I forgot to take mine on vacation and it drove me crazy in the evenings not to have it.

My Bible. My friends. My family. The dog (and some days the cat). My van. Money is good.
 
Definitely the internet. Because duh. I get to talk to all of you! Seriously, it makes me feel better almost daily to come have a little chat with y'all. And, you know, internet provides me with the ability to keep scrapping and sharing my creations . . . and I can watch TV shows . . . and have video calls, etc. It's basically the bomb.

Beyond that, I can't live without my Diet Pepsi every day. I need to read, even if it's just a wee bit every day. And I need to have all my lamps turned on, even during the day. If it's gloomy in here, I'm gloomy. LOL

@jenn mccabe Your story has me **sniffling**
 
I couldn't live without my phone, either. It has my ebooks, email, Internet and most importantly my calendar to keep my head on straight! They other day I was thinking back to when I'd write important reminders on my hand. My phone works so much better!
 
my burt's bees chapstick. cracking my knuckles. phone/internet of course. photos. trees & mountains.
 
bellbird said:
if i had an award to give you Jenn i would! i'm a bit misty after reading that - i sometimes leave my dollar coin in the shopping trolley/cart return spot (not sure if that's international but it's so u can unchain a trolley and they make sure you return it) and i spend probably too much time wondering if that has made someone's day - i've never helped anyone like this, i can imagine it will stay with her and she will have told her entire world about you!
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we have those here as well! at some of our grocery stores. it depends on if i go to the one nearest the city. i always leave my coin in there too, because i see the financially challenged go to those carts looking for those coins.

you guys ... my heart is so heavy today. i did not sleep last night ... my brother is getting a divorce and the things my SIL is doing and saying are deplorable. i was up all night after a 10pm phone call from him listening to latest things she has done to him. it's bad. he's 5 hours away from me ... if he wasn't i'd be at his side today when he meets with his lawyer.

i need something huge to lift my spirits today. i'm reading through all these and will probably try
chocolate
alternating between uplifting music/calming music
sunshine
a walk ...
 
3 things come to mind. (1) the Bible - I really need the strength and encouragement I get from scripture. (2) exercise - without some kind of movement each day I can start feeling pretty down. (3) Coca-Cola - it's my comfort food. I know those last two are diametrically opposed :giggle what can I say...
 
Well, while I certainly use my phone a lot (it IS my camera) it is my iMac that is my 'what would I do without it' item. I used to be dependent on my full pot of English tea in the am and then more during the day but after one serious caffeine withdrawal headache, I went caffeine free. Otherwise, I would really miss my car and really don't like driving his if we're away and that's the only one.
 
jenn mccabe said:
I've being feeling blah for a few days too, letting things get to me, suffering from a week long sinus headache that will not go away, and it was unexpectedly hot here yesterday! I dragged myself out to run errands before the "after-school crazy" started but my head hurt so bad I was ready to head home early, after only half of my To-Do list was accomplished.
And then while trying to turn into a shopping plaza (to grab a quick ice coffee) I ended up stuck behind a car parked in the intersection, and the girl was on her phone. I didn't see flashers/warning lights on - so was really confused why she was just sitting there blocking the entrance to the plaza. I made my way around her ... and as I passed I saw she was crying. So I parked and ran over to her. She was stuck with a broken down car and was a young teen. She was afraid someone was going to hit her and didn't know what to do. I helped her flag down a nice strong man to help me much the car out of the intersection and we moved her car out of the intersection where she could wait for the tow truck. (she was on the phone with her mom and said she worked at one of the stores in the plaza.) After helping this girl ... I felt so much better. Seeing her going from crying to laughing really helped me.

I can't live without the internet and I need my coffee first thing in the morning. But I have to say ... making sure to find ways to pay it forward or show small acts of kindness does wonders too. Total mood lifter!!
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This is awesome Jenn! Amazing what can happen when we take the time to really notice and connect with others!
 
@jenn macabre I'm so sorry to hear your family news. I swear it's the full moon as Dick just got a call that the 31yr old son of a friend just OD'd, leaving two young sons. Prayers for all families in pain is certainly in order today.
 
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