Has the Month Of May Been a Lousy One For You?

@pyewacket (43903)
United States
May 28, 2007 5:18pm CST
I think a lot of us here can't wait for this month to be over...and maybe with the new month of June will bring more positive events in all our lives. So many of us here have been going through a really rough time...it's it hasn't been bad health problems for you or a member of your family, then maybe relationship problems, the passing of a loved one, or then maybe it's been severe financial problems--like me with my SSI Disability fiasco in which my benefits were cut off and I'm still scrambling to get my benefits back and hopefully by the end of this week. I mean what gives? Are we all going through just some weird cycle? Are you like me--hoping that things will turn around for the better for all of us during next month?
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
28 May 07
Yes I am I have to be honest But I am going to be a year older next month lol and I really hope that the weather is going to be nice on Birthday this year lol
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
29 May 07
Yep lots of Love and cuddles and that will be all I need x
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Well then...((((Happy Birthday Gabs))) in advance...is Gissi going get his mum anything as a present?-
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@aidonia (4209)
• Greece
28 May 07
Actually these month was very good for me.I didn't faced anything bad and also at many points the things just be better. So I'm sorry hearing you had bad month.Whenever these happened to me ,yes ,always I thought the cycle will close and next month will be just fine.I wish some for you too.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
28 May 07
Thank you I hope next month will not only be better for me but for so many here that are going through a rough time of it
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@aidonia (4209)
• Greece
28 May 07
Who knows maybe will be a different cycle for all of us,I mean a good month for those had bad month now and for the rest of us a bad month.With these way it will be a balance.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Well goodness..I hope it's not going to be a bad month for you next month!!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 May 07
I really hope your right and heres hopeing.LOL We say oh things cant get any worse. Yea right dont ever say that. Because they sure can.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
That's funny...Goodness I think there was a line in Steel Magnolias...Darryl Hannah's character was explaining to the other "gals" how she didn't think things could get much worse in her life, and Shirley McClaine's character said..."Of, course they can"..LOL
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• United States
28 May 07
The month of May hasn't been all that bad for me, with the exception of the scare that my friend's children were threatened to be taken away from her, because of some stupid clash of opinions. Oh and feeling like a chicken with it's head cut off, because been trying to get an FHA loan, so my husband and I can buy our first house. That's been fun in itself. I'm hoping that sometime next month we'll be able to move into our new home, but well not gonna hold my breath with that one. Maybe my fingers crossed, but that's about as far as I'll go. Also been trying to get use to being once again a day person. My husband's work schedule changed last Monday, and it's taking me some getting use to being of the lively sort during the day, since I was a night owl for so many years prior. Anyway I hope the month of June treats you much better than the month of May did.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
28 May 07
it certainly is. but in a way I learned from it. I made a mistake trusting someone with things I needed to serve my customer. I've paid for it and I am learning from it. I haven't got money that is due either, but I hope I can get them by the end of the month.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
That's probably what it's all about...learning from our mistakes and moving forward
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
28 May 07
I'm with you, pyewacket, this has not been a very good month for some of us, but I live in hope that the new month will bring bigger and better things. I am also struggling with financial problems, and it seems that no matter where I try to cut back I still cannot get ahead. I hope that this is only a cycle. And for everyone who is experiencing difficulty, I hope that things will turn around for all.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
I hope things will turn around for us for the better too...
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
29 May 07
I don't know if next month will be any better for me because June will be starting out with a road trip to the Shriner's on June 4th. And since I normally get car sick...that is not a good thing. Hopefully, as the month goes on, it will get better. This has been one heck of a month!!! I am sick of being sick. And I tired or feeling tired. And my head hurts from so much more than just migraines. Let's hope June is better!!!
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
29 May 07
Yes, sleep have overcome many of my days. Today I forced myself out of bed after taking a nap again...I cleaned the house for 7 hours straight! Now, I am so exhausted, time to go back to sleep again. But hey, the house is super clean!!!! :)
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
The problem is it's hard for me to take naps...I'm one of those people that once I'm awake I'm awake...Saturday I had to be up real early...yikes..6:30 a.m. as supposedly the plasterer was supposed to be here by 8 to fill up the holes that the electricians left when they did all that re-wiring...so waiting and waiting--finally the jerk super comes around and tells not only me but the other tenants who were waiting that he wasn't coming today...oh, gee, just great... so I went against my own rule and went to take a nap for a few hours...I woke up groggier..so I felt like a zombie the whole rest of the day and night--aarggh!! The nice hot weather doesn't help...has drained me as well
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Sick of being sick..tired of being tired...I hear ya...me too...Sometimes just want to crawl back in bed an hibernate for a few months and forget everything--it's like my attitude has been--Don't bother me!!
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
30 May 07
Yes, May has been rather difficult. I just got back online after losing it for the second time this month. This time the cats chewed the cord and I couldn't get a new one without paying them. But nothing can compare to a time period last year from June to November. So many bad things happened and I wasn't sure I could get through it, but I did. I was so hoping that this year would be better but it is not looking that way. I am afraid that when something good does happen, it will get cancelled out by something bad. But as I always say...whatever doesn't kill you will make you stronger.
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
30 May 07
Yes, Charlotte is my brightspot. She is doing really good. My boyfriend built her a ramp so she can go outside without using the steps. She can walk up the steps but not down. Now I am trying to house train her.lol.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
Well since I know a bit of some background story about you...maybe one bright spot is to take a look at Charlotte and what a trooper she is...and give her a hug for me...how is she doing..I saw that video on her and she was looking great in it
@sigma77 (5383)
• United States
28 May 07
I know you have been having problems this month, but try and think of some of the good things that have happened this month. May has been ok for me. My problems have been ongoing for several months. But when I look back, there are always things to be thankful for. My life is nowhere close to what I want to to be. I am so sick and tired of the bad stuff just piling up, I no longer think about it. I want to focus on the good things for a change. Sometimes there sems to be a heck of a lot more bad than good. But if you look real hard, you will see that that is not true. You will survive and prosper and get past this negative part of your life.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
All in all I do look for the good too...just in general---many of the things I'm doing now in my life I wasn't able to this time last year..there really has been a lot of progress in my life..moving forward more and more to realizing a lot of my goals and striving for them...Like heck...I didn't have my computer this time last year!!
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@AmbiePam (92889)
• United States
29 May 07
I am hoping June is better. Get this, SSI told me I owed them $1,600. I haven't been getting SSI long enough to owe them that! They said they overpaid me over the course of 3 months. Of course I know it is a mistake and can be fixed, but the anxiety is unwelcomed. I have to go down there to appeal because only their office has the proper papers. That and other things have me holding my breath sometimes. Here's to brighter days!
@AmbiePam (92889)
• United States
29 May 07
Thank you so much. This is tremendously helpful. I think someone should hire you to be a SSI advocate!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
I don't believe it....you know I've heard so many stories lately about how stupid SSI is....so you're not the only one being messed up by them Oh,and I was able to download and print up a lot of forms from their website!! http://ssa.gov/ http://ssa.gov/pubs/10041.html This one is particularly good as it has all the forms you can download http://ssa.gov/pubs/10041.html You most likely need the Request for Reconsideration--SSA form 561/ Form632--the Request Waiver for Overpayment/HA-501 Depends what you need...I've been living on that site since my business started This could save you time to download and print from your computer...the Waiver for Overpayment is just 8 page long--LOL...and you need the Request For Reconsideration form with it---Ask me anything...I'm getting to be an expert on this--LOL
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@crickethear (1417)
• United States
28 May 07
This has been the worse Memorial day weekend I have ever had. Three friends that I have have been diagnosed with cancer. Just diagnosed within the last week. I am so upset. I couldn't believe it. One right now is terminal, 8 months at the most. The other two, are still going for tests, but have been diagnosed with cancer.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
28 May 07
That is too bad, crickethear. Try not to worry too much. There is a reason for everything. I speak from experience-having lost much during this past year.I wish you the best.
@nangel78 (1454)
• United States
29 May 07
I am sorry to hear Cricket. I completely understand. My mom passed from cancer 3 years ago. My husband's mother passed from cancer in 03. My friend's father passed from cancer in 03 as well. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
My prayers are with your friends then,..and you too!
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@rowantree (1186)
• United States
1 Jun 07
WOW - yes, the month of May has been super lousy! Tomorrow is the first day of June and I am really hoping that whatever is going on blows away. Hope it works that way for you too!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Yes, lets all hope that with the beginning of June things will turn around for the better for many of us
@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
29 May 07
It has been a hell of a month for me too and I think the last few days are going to be even worse. I don't know what it is because May is warm and sunny and supposed to be pleasant and happy. It hasn't been, though. It has just been one thing after another.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
29 May 07
as i had been going through discussions of my friends here in myLot, i realized that many of my friends had gone through a lot in May. maybe life has it's ups and downs for reasons. and i am hoping that in june, my friends here (and even those who aren't) will have a better month ahead of them.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Well I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has had a rotten month, and I know what you mean when it seems like it's one thing after another, after another...here's sending prayers to you that things will get better for you
@okwusman1 (2247)
• Abuja, Nigeria
29 May 07
i rate this month good and bad. i accomplished some projects this month but i loss some things this same month that is why i said it is good and bad. all the same we thank god for everything. bless you.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Well as you said you got a lot of projects done and accomplished so that always makes one feel good
@okwusman1 (2247)
• Abuja, Nigeria
29 May 07
it is good and also bad like i said. but in all i thank god.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
29 May 07
i hope you get your benefits back soon. you need it and so, you should have it back. as for me, May was okey for me. i got the approval for my visa last may 23 and my boyfriend and i are already planning on when i can fly to sweden. maybe by june or july. i also had spent vacations with my father and other relatives in may. so, i guess may was a pretty fun month for me full of excitement, too.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
Hope you have a great time in Sweden!! Sounds like a wonderful time coming toward you two
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
30 May 07
I agree. I can't wait for it to be over. I hope June will be better. It seems like it has been a weird cycle. It is not just me, alot of my friends have had a very trying month. Very strange.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
I know...so many people not only here but in my circle of friends are going through hell this month...you're right ....it must be some kind of weird cycle everyone is going through
• United States
30 May 07
May has been terrible for me - fiances wise, I ended a 6.5 relationship, and have to move back home with my parents for a little while... which is terrible as my stepdad is a jerk...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
Uh..I take it you don't get along with your stepdad?---I had responded to one of your discussions about negativity especially negative --people--now I understand---Well here's hoping that somehow you can get out of that situation...real real soon
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• United States
29 May 07
I am honestly ready for June to be here. I really haven't had a bad month but it hasn't been a great one either. So I am ready for May to be over with. I watch kids from home and they are teachers children so they will be out for the summer and I'm so ready to get a break. I love the kids I watch but sometimes it just gets so hard and frustrating when they don't want to listen to me. So hopefully June will be a better month for everyone.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
Yes lets all hope June is a better month
@kitkat1 (1227)
• Canada
30 May 07
This month has been the utimate worse for me. Not getting any work and the bills are mounting. My car wont pass road inspect and i cant afford to fix her up to pass so she sits in the yard come the end of the month. Things just keep going downhill.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 May 07
When it rains it pours doesn't it?? I guess you're like me...the bills are piling and no way to pay them...so we're both in a bit of panic mode..right??
@itzanoop (11)
• India
29 May 07
yeah it has been a bad month for me both career wise and personal life....feels like problems are popping up at every nook and corner..just waiting for this lousy month to get over and really looking forward to june...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
29 May 07
You and me both..looking forward to June