What is your opinion on the United Kingdom?

[BlueStarryHat]

The crucifix I wear around my neck was given to me by my Mom on my Confirmation day. I never take it off, except when directed to for surgeries and such. I have a habit of rubbing it when I have anxiety or am thinking. Poor Jesus is worn down to a nub after forty years.

 

[ncc1701]

Went from NJ to Great Britain. Flew on & out of London and drove North to Scotland

 

[disneychrista]

I dove 1,200 miles RT over 7 days.

 

[bcla]

I've gone on solo trips over the years from the San Francisco Bay Area to NYC (visiting friends), Boston (job interview), and Florida (to watch a game). I've never traveled internationally solo.

The furthest I've ever driven solo was to Vegas.

 

[luv2cheer92]

I've driven from Dallas to Orlando and from DC area to Orlando a few times, that's probably the longest drive. But I've flown to Seattle and spent 4 days between there and Portland one time.

I had planned a 6-7 week solo camping road trip through most of the national parks for last summer. My dad wasn't too fond of that idea, so he ended up tagging along haha.
I also had planned a solo trip to Tanzania last year, even though I would end up being with a tour group/guide the whole time I was there, but Covid ruined that one.

I love traveling solo

 

[Ellie008]

I don't like traveling solo. I have on many business trips. I have flown alone to meet people, I have driven over 17 hours alone to meet people, but once I'm there I vacation with other people. I understand that other people like it (DH is on a solo trip right now) but it just doesn't do anything for me. I'd rather find someone who can go with me.

 

[slo]

I have several, but my MOST sentimental items are my grandma‘s jewelry of which I wear all the time. I especially wear it when I’m going into a difficult or emotional day because I need a part of her with me to keep me strong, because she’s the strongest woman I will ever know.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

Everything they owned. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with all of it. There are a few things I will hold on to but I have to figure out what to do with everything else.

It took my sister over 2 years to finally disperse from her garage, all of my parents belongings. It wasn't a tremendous amount but it was the sentiment that held it up. I told her over and over that keeping xyz boxed up in her garage forever would not bring her happiness, but knowing that someone else, who chose to have it would. She finally accepted that!

 

[slo]

Not far - just to St. Louis to visit a friend - it’s 6 hours away

 

[mrodgers]

Nothing at all. Ex destroyed it all.

 

[lynxstch]

My great grandmothers rosary beads and her Mother of Pearl cannister set
a charm bracelet started when my 2 sons were born and going through their lives on important dates
the first beanie baby my now husband gave me
pictures of my grandmother, great grandmother, mother and father
my first Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls
an elephant plate and cup my Godmother made for me in ceramics

 

[mjkacmom]

Four weeks hepatitis A.

 

[mamamary]

When I was around 20 years old I had gotten chickenpox from someone at work. I can't quite remember how long I had to stay home - prob. about a week or so.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

I have never missed more than a day or 2.

 

[Debbie Jean]

Staged bi-lateral knee replacements… 16 weeks.

 

[bobbiwoz]

For the most part, I worked part time, and missed a whole semester due to bilateral knee surgery.

 

[easyas123]

2-3 weeks for a operation about 7 or 8 years ago.

 

[ronandannette]

10 months for cancer treatments

Congratulations on making it through such a tough time and I wish you well. One of my staff members has been out since last October with surgery and chemo for colon cancer. It has been successful and she’s cleared to return on September 1. I can’t wait to see her.

Six years ago I had artificial lens transplants in both eyes; one at a time, two weeks apart. I was out for four days with each purely for the medical reasons but I wish I could have taken much longer. Adjusting to my new vision while trying to keep up the pace at work was very taxing.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I have quite a bit of sentimental stuff I've saved.

Highlights -
A gorgeous gold framed mirror that my Grandparents got for a wedding gift
A concrete Mary statue from my other Grandparents yard
A cardboard fireplace that my Grandma always put out at Christmas since they didn't have a fireplace.

 

[TippyThomas]

It took my sister over 2 years to finally disperse from her garage, all of my parents belongings. It wasn't a tremendous amount but it was the sentiment that held it up. I told her over and over that keeping xyz boxed up in her garage forever would not bring her happiness, but knowing that someone else, who chose to have it would. She finally accepted that!

I think it's really hard for me because they were the only 2 people who loved me and cared for me enough to adopt me and take me out of such a horrible life. Every item I have of theirs represents my new life in some way and I'm horrified of throwing it out or parting with it in the chance that someone might throw it out too. I realize it's problematic for me to hold on to these things with such emotion and I'm working on resolving it as well. It's just so darn hard.