Getting Excited About Weird Things
By Amber
@AmbiePam (92286)
United States
August 20, 2023 3:05pm CST
Sometimes, it really IS the little things. In this picture (if it shows up), you are seeing a “throw up bag”, the kind you get in the hospital. I was ridiculously happy to see these sold online, and for an extremely low price. Having had chronic migraines since the age of eight, I have always needed something like this, but didn’t know they existed until about five years ago. Now if my vision fades, it won’t matter that I can’t get to the bathroom. I’ll have one of these nearby.
What little thing do you get excited about? Maybe people look at you weird, but only you know how great it is?
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@Juliaacv (50971)
• Canada
20 Aug 23
I can actually relate.
Before my brain tumor was removed I had a BB with me at all times.
But I have not gotten really excited about anything lately, other than the fact that I only have 5 working days before having a week and a half off for vacay. That has me totally excited.
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A week and a half vacation must sound so good right now!@Juliaacv (50971)
• Canada
20 Aug 23
@AmbiePam It is just a week really, and then there is the Labour Day weekend, so the extra day on Monday and the day after that I took a paid personal day as I have to have a cancer recheck done. But that is booked really early in the morning and by 9am I should be just enjoying the day. The timing of that appointment could not have been better.
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@snowy22315 (180183)
• United States
20 Aug 23
Well I got a free haircut today. I was excited about that poor Amber..
What kind of life must you have to be excited about a barf bag? I hope things improve..I really do.
What kind of life must you have to be excited about a barf bag? I hope things improve..I really do.4 people like this
@AmbiePam (92286)
• United States
20 Aug 23
I said I was weird. Too many times the trash bags I double upped had a tear, and I ended up having to clean my carpet. I'm relieved to have a solution. However, I'm also happy to say my migraines have been cut by a third in the last two months.
A free haircut is awesome!
Too many times the trash bags I double upped had a tear, and I ended up having to clean my carpet. I'm relieved to have a solution. However, I'm also happy to say my migraines have been cut by a third in the last two months.
A free haircut is awesome!2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180183)
• United States
20 Aug 23
@AmbiePam Yeah, I thought so with how much they cost these days. She did a great job too!
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@much2say (55425)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Aug 23
Paper or plastic 
? I didn't know they could be bought - we've always used the grocery plastic bags when we were sick, just in case.
Maybe this isn't so exciting, but I get excited to see fresh figs at the store. I love them, but they are only available for a short season - like now - it's an exciting time for me .3 people like this
@AmbiePam (92286)
• United States
20 Aug 23
Yes, the grocery bags were my go to until one had a rip in it. So, I double bagged it, and two had rips; I had to clean my carpet. 
Oh, I love figs! For some reason, the first time I tried a fig was only about three or four years ago. It was a treat.
Oh, I love figs! For some reason, the first time I tried a fig was only about three or four years ago. It was a treat.2 people like this
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I never tried a fig until my adult life too! I adore them . . . my family isn't into them and think I'm nuts 
@RebeccasFarm (89833)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Aug 23
Gosh that is terrible poor Ambie.
I used one of those bags on the plane to Ireland when I was a kid.
Yes I have had some excitement in life..years ago.
I used one of those bags on the plane to Ireland when I was a kid.
Yes I have had some excitement in life..years ago.2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (89833)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Aug 23
@AmbiePam Right..you nailed it.
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@aninditasen (16370)
• Raurkela, India
21 Aug 23
I don't get online chicken and fish in my city delivered home. If they start something like that I would be very excited.
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@aninditasen (16370)
• Raurkela, India
22 Aug 23
@AmbiePam I would always like things delivered at our door steps as I rarely go out of the house these days.
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@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
20 Aug 23
Sorry to hear about your migraines. I get them too, but I am "fortunate" to only have them once or twice a year. I already had an episode back in March, so I'll have one more this year, ugh! I hope not.
I am with you there, that sometimes it's the little things that truly matter and give us joy. For me, I am ecstatic at having freshly laundered sheets to sleep in. Seems like as I grow older, I tend to appreciate these "smaller things": a new pot or pan, a new coffee mug, marked down fresh fruits and veggies.
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@FourWalls (67617)
• United States
21 Aug 23
You could’ve just gone to the airport and robbed them….”give me all your air sickness bags!”
Yes, when you have medical issues, little things will mean a lot. I’m glad you could find them…and I’m very sorry that you have chronic migraines.
Yes, when you have medical issues, little things will mean a lot. I’m glad you could find them…and I’m very sorry that you have chronic migraines. 2 people like this
@JudyEv (339199)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Aug 23
I can understand this and I'm really pleased for you. Small things can really make a difference. I remember once a group of us (all oldies) caught a ferry for a short ride across the river and one of our number said it was only 50c if you were a senior. It was only $1 anyway but you would have thought we'd won Lotto, we were all so excited!
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@Treborika (17661)
• Mombasa, Kenya
21 Aug 23
My phone doesn't show the picture you are talking about.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
25 Aug 23
I buy toys, comics and all sorts of junk - I'm happy with it all
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@Metsrock69 (3582)
• United States
21 Aug 23
Saving receipts and finding receipts for my apps
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@LindaOHio (177546)
• United States
21 Aug 23
I'm so sorry that things are so bad that you're excited by a barf bag. There are a lot of little things that I'm excited about. I'm so glad I have a computer because I've made so many wonderful online friends, including you! Have a good week.
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