Turn Back Time - Conversations With Angie
By Angie
@andriaperry (116936)
Anniston, Alabama
May 1, 2019 11:15am CST
Yesterday while having to hold that handyman`s hand, so to speak, one of the old ladies was talking about if she could go back and change things she would have learned to drive, she has severe mental problems and cusses her sister so much that she no longer owns a car because she will steal the keys and "try to drive." And that is the real reason they do not have a car, although the eldest can drive and did get her license back when she was young.
She asked me "What would you have done differently?"
No thinking needed on my part, I said instantly " I would have never spent all my money on rental houses, I would have banked my money and moved to Hawaii."
There was silence. Not even the "handyman" grunted.
My uncle explained to me why they are like they are yesterday when he stopped to say hello to us at a stop sign, he is almost 80 years old, He said " they have never had to work a day in their lives, they have always gotten a check from the government, people have always gave to them, in other words, they expect people to do everything for them for free and they treat people like their personal slaves."
But... I still have time to change life, I am just over 50 and I have 50 more years to go.
Happy Wednesday! I feel awesome!
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21 responses
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
1 May 19
I wonder what kind of song it might have been if it had been entitled "Black In Time"?
You have a nice government that gives people a check all their lives. Though, I think I would still prefer to earn my checks.
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
1 May 19
@andriaperry So many people think that the world and/or government owes them a living and expect everything to be paid for. It's a sad, sad world!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 May 19
Me too.
Even when these ladies stand they want to "lean" on something. That free money made them 100% pure lazy.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 May 19
@andriaperry It seems so and they expect everything to be free. What an attitude! 
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 May 19
Yes! thanks, I hope you do too.
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
1 May 19
Stay active friend and you will be able to handle the aging process much better. Most people can't believe I have so many conditions. I have to say that I feel much better when I'm active. Of course, that means knowing my limits and when to back off.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
As long as I can I will be up and going. I walk daily.
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@wolfgirl569 (105819)
• Marion, Ohio
1 May 19
@andriaperry Both those things can help a lot.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 May 19
Much better, I got to sleep and I do not have to see those tenants today.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
I feel sorry for them but I have to draw the line..... I told myself several years agi that I cannot save the world.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
1 May 19
Do it while you still can! Take it from me...we got old too fast and didn't achieve what we wanted to do.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 May 19
I understand, I have seen it over the years and now I am feeling it.
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@snowy22315 (180366)
• United States
2 May 19
I would have changed several things..living in Hawaii would be cool, but it is expensive.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
I would be skinny probably and I would get warm all year.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
2 May 19
Well, Prepare for consequences if you intend to change the past.
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 May 19
You have plenty of time just take each day as it comes. Funny that we have had the same thoughts. I once wanted to go to Hawaii and open a bar on the beach.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
I couldn`t do a bar now, but I would have 20 years ago, I seen drinking take to many lives.
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
1 May 19
Do what you want to do, always remember we live ones
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
Oh yes God will bless you and me.
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@GardenGerty (160611)
• United States
2 May 19
I can often think of things I would have changed, but really the point is to change our futures. I have a few good years left I am sure. I would have had a job when I was first married to my first husband, and he would have hated it.
@GardenGerty (160611)
• United States
2 May 19
One thing I am proud of for my sister. She never lived alone until she was 70. She got to choose her own stuff and do what she liked, in peace. She is on Social Security, she does have Medicare, Medicaid and Extra Help. If she can get to her appointments without me, she does. Her rent comes first then her bills, and she is managing rather well.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
@GardenGerty My sister gets SSD but she worked up until a couple years waiting on help.
@STOUTjodee (3573)
• United States
1 May 19
Even working and making pennies I have made on different sites, I can say whatever I made I can buy something and no one helped me. Granted it will take me a while, but I can honestly say I worked for it. Some people just expect people to give them things and then they expect more!! Hope the rest of your week is good as well!! 
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
1 May 19
I am glad you feel awesome Happy First of May and many more to you Angie.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
Oh, I am happy, I just couldnt help myself.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 May 19
Well, as far as I know their dad worked and mom didnt.
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