Funny but embarrassing

[LissaH]

Hello all. Well yesterday I went to get pizza for dinner. The lady told me it was 635. I looked at my hand and said, "oh boy I don't have enough, let me go to my car to get the rest". As I turned to go to the car I realized I had 7 dollars in my hand. I turned to her and said "oh never mind I have it". I knew I had 7 dollars before I left my car because I counted out, but when it came time for me to pay it i forgot how much I was holding. Got nervous that I didn't have enough. Ughh needless to say everyone in back out me was looking at me like I was crazy. I just walked out laughing to myself.

[jimeka]

At least you can still laugh, good on you, blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈 😂

[LissaH in reply to jimeka]

Thank you lately that all I seem to do is laugh. It helps me feel more normal if that makes sense.

[jimeka in reply to LissaH]

Laughing is good for the soul. People actually hold laughing and coffee clubs. I sometimes wish there was one near me.😂

[Iona60 in reply to jimeka]

jimeka That sounds so fun.

[erash in reply to jimeka]

jimeka i want to try laughing yoga 😂😂😂

[jimeka in reply to erash]

@erash, are you pulling my leg OR is there such a thing as laughing yoga?

[erash in reply to jimeka]

jimeka seriously!

youtu.be/lGNOF8DVIPQ(Not working as expected?)

[Sukie427 in reply to erash]

Erash, I never heard of laughing yoga but there is a great yoga move that my massage therapist taught me. It's called the lion. Stick your tongue out as far as you can and give a loud roar, like a loud

"haaaaaaaa" and then take a deep breath. Do it as much as you have to until you calm yourself down. It's better than killing someone! And after you calm your stress, you can laugh! Sukie427

[erash in reply to Sukie427]

Sukie427

Our yogi taught us that too--the lion 🦁

I left today's yoga class so relaxed and calm --better than a Valium. It's only a weekly gentle yoga. I need it daily!✌

[Sukie427 in reply to erash]

I want to start taking yoga also, but I need to find the time! The Lion is so great to relieve stress and anger, isn't it?

[erash in reply to Sukie427]

Sukie427 i agree--roar!

[Sukie427 in reply to erash]

U2!!!!!!

[Iona60]

LissaH I hate it when that happens. I can be looking straight at something and be sure I am so right, when I am so wrong. Laughing is a good way to handle it. Much better than crying.

[ssdw1958]

Let me tell you something I was for getting things not a lot of things. I blames it on the MS. So I told my sister

that the MS was doing this.

She said Sandra you can't blame that on the MS your over 50 years old, it's old age.

I thought about it and I was just a little up set that she used that word "OLD". So I have to let you know you can't blame it on MS. LOL

Oh by the way I wouldn't worry about those people in the pizza shop you will probably never see them again.

[WAshingtongirl in reply to ssdw1958]

I'm old and have MS! Does that give me a double excuse?!?! 😂

[erash in reply to WAshingtongirl]

WAshingtongirl yes! 😊

[Sukie427 in reply to WAshingtongirl]

I'm old, have MS, and had purple, teal and pink streaks put into my hair as well as sparkly hair tinsel. Why? Because I can!

[erash in reply to Sukie427]

Sukie427

You go girl! 😎

[Sukie427 in reply to erash]

WE RULE!!!!!

[Doubled51 in reply to WAshingtongirl]

@tutu. I totally agree with that.

Donnie

[jackiesj in reply to Doubled51]

And I agree with that!

[LissaH in reply to ssdw1958]

No I would like to blane it on ms. I will be 50 in Oct. Lol so old age for me is out.

[Bygonelines in reply to LissaH]

Sorry, but 50 is not OLD. 50 is still a youngster. In my book, you don't begin to reach middle age till you are 80+. Old age is 100+. And if I keep telling myself this, maybe my body will believe it! LOL!

[erash in reply to Bygonelines]

Bygonelines

I like that thinking

80 is the new 40 😉

[jackiesj in reply to Bygonelines]

hahahahahahaha

[jackiesj in reply to ssdw1958]

ohhh ouch, that truth hurt me..in a good way.I have to look again and say maybe its not the MS, or really in seriousness is this one for the doc?TY

[WAshingtongirl]

I've gotten to where I only pay with bills now. It takes me FOREVER to get my purse open, wallet out, then the coins out of those zippered pouches that are only made for teeny-tiny fingers. I've held up too many lines counting out change. But it's time to empty my purse of all the change I've dumped into the bottom of it. It feels like I'm lugging around gold bricks instead of just a couple bucks in nickels and dimes!

[LissaH in reply to WAshingtongirl]

I also do the same. If I get change I drop it in my pockets or my purse and when I get home I have a jar to put it in and then when it gets full I take it to the bank for the bills.

[WAshingtongirl in reply to LissaH]

Same here! 💵

[erash in reply to WAshingtongirl]

WAshingtongirl and LissaH

Confession--My fine motor coordination embarrasses me 🙁

At the birds of prey center the other volunteers lock the cages with 1 hand while holding a tray in the other. I struggle to get the padlock through the latch with 2 hands.

At the senior daycare center, I joke with the woman with Parkinsons because I can't set her juice cup down without spilling.

I know I shouldn't feel embarrassed but I feel very self conscious. I want a sign that says I wasn't always like this...I used to do minor surgery 😜

Well it feels better confessing and getting that off my chest 🙄 Thanks! For listening 😊

[WAshingtongirl in reply to erash]

I understand, erash !

We just replaced our mailbox after a moving van missed a turn and wiped out our mailbox and two others. My husband put a yellow flag on the top of the box that flips up when the box is opened, letting us know the mail had been delivered. I told him I didn't want the flag. It's hard to hold the mail and close the mailbox, all the while holding down the yellow flag so it is in the down position until the mailbox is opened again. Oh, yes, and I have my crutch with me too! Think I need another hand?! 🙄 He doesn't get it.

[erash in reply to WAshingtongirl]

WAshingtongirl

I have mailbox negotiation issues too. Ours locks with a small key (we have had mailbox vandalism in our neighborhood). 📬

I think having MS (or perhaps any other disability) makes you see the world through very special lenses that others cannot perceive.

Like last night when I walked 5 feet past our car to get to the hand rail to support myself while I descended 2 small steps to get down to the car's level and my husband kept yelling (he's deaf) "where are you going? You're passing the car!"

[WAshingtongirl in reply to erash]

☺️Funny!

[jackiesj in reply to erash]

I am so happy you shared that with us....not alone anymore!All of a sudden whatever in my hand is on the floor..didn't even feel it fall...foot curls inside my shoe..ouch I eek out and no one knows.TY again...

[jackiesj in reply to WAshingtongirl]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one......

[melack01]

You just gotta laugh sometimes. I always feel better after a good laugh. My husband is good at turning something I would cry about into something to laugh about.

[greaterexp in reply to melack01]

melack01 , I hope your husband is giving classes in how to be an exceptional husband. He sounds marvelous. Give him a hug from all of us for taking such good care of you.

[jackiesj in reply to melack01]

Is cloning available for husbands?arr arrr

[erash]

LissaH

You probably had other things on your mind...they say the human brain is not made for multi-tasking.

I'm always reassured when people I know and consider smart, and seemingly healthy, forget things--words, appointments etc.

everyone does it...it just seems more exaggerated when u have MS

😜

[mrsmike]

Know that feeling!

[greaterexp]

I was being pre-registered over the phone for a new doctor recently. At first, I thought this would save me so much time. But when she began asking about medical history and names of medicines, the right words just would not come to my lips. That poor woman! It probably took twice as long as it would have if I had simply filled out paperwork while in the waiting room. Now I wonder what I told her. I guess I've lost words along with those marbles.

You're in good company, and we will all laugh together!

[LissaH in reply to greaterexp]

Omgs I've been there so many times. And to remember a number for get it.lol

[Daisuki51]

The things like that happen to me many times LissaH - san I have too many of them I can't come up with one now

like greaterexp - san said we will all laugh togerther!

[Doubled51 in reply to Daisuki51]

Ive always said I laugh to keep from crying. But with MS its its the absolute truth. An everyday occurrence. Lola.

Donnie

[jackiesj in reply to Doubled51]

I love the laughter in this group but I know we are all here to be a shoulder or give a hankie(oh that's a grandma word..).tissue anytime anyone needs..So let it flow.....

[shamrock12]

Laughter at yourself is especially good. Seems I do that a lot.

[SlmHarris]

Full understand, I find myself doing things such as this.... Very uncomfortable feeling! Laughter is the best cure.

[Sukie427]

Laughter really is the best medicine, especially when we laugh at ourselves. I do such stupid things that I would cry if I didn't laugh.

[AngieRowe]

Laughing at ourselves is the best medicine! Thanks for sharing😁😂

[ssdw1958]

I have to tell you something I know I read some of these posts days ago but I just read them again today it is almost 1am I almost started to laugh out loud my husband would have thought I have lost my marbles again. Well I know there are just so many times you can lose them. I want to thank you 😊 I needed that laugh 😂 Good night 🌙💤

[leking1]

I do it every day, all day long! And I laugh every time. I have to! I lost my mind years ago, and I have no idea where I put it!