My whole world fell apart. But then I put it back together, piece by piece.
@Melanie_Marie (1892)
New Haven, Michigan
January 7, 2025 1:34am CST
Missed you guys!
The outdoorsy living quarters I had all set up for myself turned out to be a disaster. Parents moved into a nearby house as planned, I was finally living on my own with the only 2 cats I have left from the entire cat fam (they just got older and passed away.) I only have the 2 brothers left now.
And then everything started falling apart. Beginning with the wooden bridge.
Drafty inside my new place, constant chill in the air, couldn’t breathe very well for some reason, (dust? mold?) Ended up in Urgent Care twice for pneumonia that couldn’t clear, then Strep, constantly sick. I’m on my last antibiotic in the bottle and I’ll be glad to finish this second round.
Ended up in crappy upstairs bedroom back with my parents, only for the sake of my own health. We’re in Ira, kinda around New Haven for my Michigander friends on here. Out in the middle of nowhere.
Job I was working online got really slow, the whole site got slow with bugs and problems.
Didn’t know what to do about anything, just knew I didn’t wanna end up living in a bedroom again.
Turned things around, had no choice. Wrote out an entire plan, step by step. It was hard, esp being so sick. Took on a new job working for my brother, advertising job. 
I like it.
Still have almost everything packed in boxes because this is not my final destination.
Currently apartment-hunting. I’m done with the rural life. I’m not even healthy here.
So that’s about it.
How have you all been?
I understand if this doesn’t get many responses because I haven’t been on here in ages. But I still love and miss you guys and just wanted to say hey.
And the only thing I love in this shoebox of a room is my ladybug collection. Started with one on the window, then I guess she had some friends. They love brown sugar water and cilantro. See pic if interested.
Talk soon and hope everyone had a really nice Holiday. <3 x
I like it.
Still have almost everything packed in boxes because this is not my final destination.
Currently apartment-hunting. I’m done with the rural life. I’m not even healthy here.
So that’s about it.
How have you all been?
I understand if this doesn’t get many responses because I haven’t been on here in ages. But I still love and miss you guys and just wanted to say hey.
And the only thing I love in this shoebox of a room is my ladybug collection. Started with one on the window, then I guess she had some friends. They love brown sugar water and cilantro. See pic if interested.
Talk soon and hope everyone had a really nice Holiday. <3 x9 people like this
9 responses
@AmbiePam (95114)
• United States
8 Jan
@Melanie_Marie I like to say, I’m doing worse than some, but better than most. 
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
So nice to see you too, Amber! I’ll be back around. I take little breaks from work here and there.
How have you been? Missed you lots xx
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
10 Jan
Things are getting better, yes. Apartment search is fun, but then sometimes you get tired out. I never know when to stop and say that’s enough for today. Workin’ on it. :) Thank you and love the snowman profile pic.
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@grenery8 (11751)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 Jan
@Melanie_Marie i remember when i was seearching for a new place; it's not something that can be done in a day so, wish you lots of patience and a strong will. o, thank you
@Orson_Kart (6908)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan
Hi Mel,
It’s good to see you back. 
It’s sounds like you’ve had a rough time of it since you last posted. 
I thought you’d “made it” elsewhere and we’d never see you again. Great to hear you’ve managed to turn things around and the future is looking brighter.
Here’s a little song, just for you:
It’s good to see you back.
It’s sounds like you’ve had a rough time of it since you last posted. I thought you’d “made it” elsewhere and we’d never see you again. Great to hear you’ve managed to turn things around and the future is looking brighter.
Here’s a little song, just for you:Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
10 Jan
That’s right! I forgot to add a song to this discussion.
Ok, lemme take a listen. And thanks xx
@RebeccasFarm (90741)
• Arvada, Colorado
7 Jan
I really hope you will get better Mels. So sorry to hear all this.
I wish you the very best.
Well, life here is not an easy ride, same as many.
So good to see you friend.
Try to keep us updated.
Try to keep us updated.1 person likes this
@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
Hey girly! I am feeling better, took last antibiotic and did a little toast with my sparkling water and said Here’s to good health.
In other words: Pneumonia, don’t you DARE come back.
I’m doing better in this room. Even though I hate this room. 
But still thankful to have it.
So
Good
To
See
You
Xx
But still thankful to have it.
So
Good
To
See
You
Xx1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (51917)
• Canada
7 Jan
I am sorry that you have been unwell.
I actually do know where New Haven is, we used to cross at Algonac for day trip shopping, as well I have cousins that live in NH.
Now that you have a new job and determination, I hope that every day gets a little bit better than the day before.
Take good care of yourself.
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
Thanks @Juliaacv
I like New Haven. I got caught there during a tornado warning once even before we moved out here to Ira. Ended up at this truck stop/gas station/McDonald’s and the whole thing was just really cool. Nice people. Was even checking out an apartment today in New Haven, it was exactly 5 mins from my usual favorite shopping places back home. Didn’t do the inside tour, though. Not yet.
You take good care of yourself too. :)
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@Juliaacv (51917)
• Canada
8 Jan
@Melanie_Marie it has been my experience that there are alot of really good people in that area.
You will know when you find the right place, be it in New Haven or somewhere else.
The main thing is to keep yourself well, and find your happy place again in life.
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@a_jerobon (2312)
• Eldoret, Kenya
7 Jan
I am so sorry that you have been unwell. I am proud of you for staying resilient even when your body was aching from sickness. I am certain things will turn out better with time and you will get back on your feet bigger and better.
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
Thanks so much Abigail, and you are still looking cute as ever. Just like I remember. :) Good to be back
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@a_jerobon (2312)
• Eldoret, Kenya
8 Jan
@Melanie_Marie thanks dear, it's been a while
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@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
Thanks Judy! Doing better, feeling better, getting better.
Drinking lots of decaf helps the throat and lungs. Did you see my ladybugs? I have one that is determined to share my coffee with me. What a goofball. Hold on, let me see if I can find pic.
Great seeing you here
Hold on
@Melanie_Marie (1892)
• New Haven, Michigan
8 Jan
Me too, Judy. I think it will, I think it already is.
Thank you and so nice to see you. Gosh, I really did miss you guys. X
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@dgobucks226 (35879)
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10 Jan
Sorry to hear you have been sick and going through such a tough time. Hoping the worst is over and the New Year bring better results and a period of well-being and happiness.
