Chronic Pain Thoughts: Volume 37

 

Dear Reader,

I follow “Chronic Pain & Crps/RDS – Keeping it Real” on Facebook and this poped up today. It made me think about how I dread mornings.

I didn't use to. I was on pain medication that worked ok. I took one before bed, I slept better and woke up better. However, I was accused of taking too much (even though I never did) and was taken off. Ever since then I dread waking up.

I wake up stiff, not feeling good and it takes me an hour to get going. The problem with that is I wake up and go directly to work since I work at home.

I googled “Waking up in pain” and it has many different causes. Mattress, Sleep position, diet, weight and underlying health conditions.

I personally have a good mattress; I can't help my sleep position. My diet is so-so, I am not even close to being overweight so what's left. Underlying health conditions. My test results are normal so what does that exactly mean?

It's just something in an ever-growing list of how I feel. It sucks to be ignored. It sucks to be so tired and then just to lay in bed every night not being able to fall asleep because your in pain, then you finally get to sleep and wake up in worst pain.

Do you experience this? What works for you?

Movie: The Killer's Game (2024) Caution Spoiler Alert

 The Killer's Game

Came out; 2024

Time; 1 hour 44 Minutes

Watched: Amazon

Rated: R for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual material, brief drug use and nudity

IMDB Rating; 5.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

Tomato Meter 44%

Popcorn Meter 80%

Caution; Spoiler Alert

Staring;

Dave Bautista as Joe Flood

Sofia Boutella as Maize Arnaud

BenKingsley as Zvi Rabinowitz

Alex Kingston as Sharon Rabinowitz

Pom Klementieff as Antoninette

Daniel Bernhardt as Max

Terry Crews as Creighton Lovedahl

Story Line;

Follows veteran assassin Joe Flood, who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself to avoid the pain that is destined to follow. After ordering the kill, he finds out that he was misdiagnosed and must then fend off the army of former colleagues trying to kill him

Thoughts:

There was a lot of people in this movie but I had a hard time figuring out who was who since most were just labeled by “Gang”. I included the most well known.

This movie had so much potential, except it was so slow moving!

It was fun, it was witty and it had a great plot. It just didn't hit. I can't explain it or how since it's on the shorter side, it just moved slow.

CAUTION; Spoiler Alert

At a dance performance in Budapest, hitman Joe Flood carries out an assassination, but is spotted by guards. In the ensuing chaos, Joe spots a fallen dancer, Maize, and helps get her out safely. She tries to thank him, but Joe starts to suffer a headache and leaves before Maize can help him.

After an examination for his headaches, Joe finds Maize at her dance studio and returns her phone, which she lost during the previous mayhem. Maize and Joe soon fall for each other, with him lying about his profession to her. Joe is soon diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, with his physician, Dr. Kagan, giving him roughly three months to live.

Joe tries to get his friend and handler Zvi to put a contract on him, which would allow Maize to collect life insurance off of Joe’s death, but Zvi refuses. Joe turns to Marianna Antoinette, another assassin and handler, to handle the contract. Marianna, whose father mentored Joe before he killed him, accepts the contract, and soon sends the hit out, which takes effect at midnight. That night, Joe publicly breaks up with Maize, and later explains his diagnosis in a drunken voice message.

Just before midnight, Dr. Kagan calls Joe to inform him that he was misdiagnosed, as his test results were switched with another patient. At midnight, Joe is attacked by the first of Marianna’s assassins, the Korean Goyang and his gang, whom he quickly kills. The Hungarian Langos brothers, who attack together with their motorcycles, follow, and Joe kills them too. Joe tries to cancel the contract, but Marianna refuses, and contacts every available hitman in Europe as she doubles the contract from the initial $2 million to $4 million. Lovedahl Gasevich, who turned down the initial contract, joins the hunt, along with Scottish brothers Angus and Rory Mackenzie, the British strippers Ginni and Tonya, a.k.a. the Party Girls, and a dancing assassin called Botas.

Joe visits Zvi and his wife, Sharon, the latter of whom fixes his headaches and bad vision. Joe and Zvi set up traps at a nearby castle to lure the other assassins there. Most of the assassins arrive to attack Joe, but he quickly takes them out. Meanwhile, Lovedahl arrives in Budapest, where he is forced to partner with an aspiring assassin, Money. The two of them track down Maize to her apartment and take her captive. Lovedahl calls Joe through Maize's phone and tells them to meet at a nearby cemetery.

When Joe arrives to confront Lovedahl, Maize escapes, steals Lovedahl's car and rams into him before she takes Joe with her. A hit squad, led by Marianna's right hand man Max, shows up and fires on Joe. A furious Lovedahl calls up Marianna and demands that she increase the contract to $6 million before he leaves Money behind. Meanwhile, Joe tells Maize that he is an assassin, and of his misdiagnosis, but that he is willing to retire to be with her. She then tells Joe that she is pregnant and would not want to raise a child with a murderer. Maize starts to pass out because one of Max's bullets hit her in the shoulder.

Joe brings Maize to a church, where the Priest, Father O'Brien gives them sanctuary as Joe tends to Maize. Joe proposes to Maize shortly after she wakes up, and O'Brien reluctantly agrees to marry them. The ceremony is interrupted by the arrival of Max and his men, who injure the priest shortly before Lovedahl shows up. Joe kills most of Max's squad before he pins Lovedahl under some scaffolding. Max tries to kill Joe, but Maize kills him first with a headshot, to her horror. Joe takes Maize out of the church and leaves an injured but alive Lovedahl there. Meanwhile, Zvi confronts Marianna at her compound and executes her for breaking the assassins' code. Joe and Maize later get married, and while he promises to retire from the assassin life, Maize tells him to consider the costs of raising a child, and suggests he not give it up entirely.

Dear Reader: Caution Political and the only one you will ever see

 

Dear Reader,

I don't ever go political. It's never been in nature to judge someone based on how they voted or what side they were on. At 45 years old, I have now come out of the neutral zone.

For me, elections are never about Democratic vs Republican or Red vs Blue. It's been about the issues facing our nation and who has the best ideas/policies on how to fix them. This year has been so different than anything I've ever experienced.

It's not what you voted for, it's what you voted against. It's the details and facts you ignored. It's the conspiracy theories you leaned in to.

You voted for a Felon, a Bully, a man who puts his hate on the table in front of you. He never hides who he is, and you all cheered for him.

What does “Make American Great Again” truly mean to you? For me, it means unity, health care rights, the American Dream we were all sold in the past. The right to live peacefully and happy no matter what our direction in life is.

We are no longer the home of the free or the brave.

All we can do now is hope for the best,

I am a big girl and am very well aware that what you think can and will be different than what I think. We can have discussions and agree or disagree, this is how the world works.

I won't treat you differently because you voted differently, I will however judge your morals and integrity. You sold your soul to a crooked felon businessman and the souls of millions of people for the chance at lower costing gas.

Please take a civics, Government or Economics class.

Tariff Definition: A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods. Tariffs are a type of trade barrier that can: 

• Raise prices: Tariffs increase the price of imported goods and services, which can discourage consumption. 

• Reduce availability: Tariffs can reduce the quantity of goods and services available to consumers and businesses.  

• Create economic burden: Tariffs can create an economic burden for foreign exporters. 

• Protect domestic industry: Tariffs can be used to encourage or protect domestic industries by taxing foreign products. 

• Reduce trade deficit: Tariffs can be used to reduce a country's trade deficit. 

Wax Empties: 10/1-10/31/2024

 Wax Empties: 10/1-10/31/2024

Where to find me.

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Disclaimer/Disclose.

All wax I have purchased, or it has been sent to me in swaps that I do. I try and remember and disclose that information. I am never sent anything for free from the vendors

These are my opinions and mine only. This is not meant to influence your purchase just to share with you my experiences with vendors

I will never, won't ever and have never bashed another vendor. Sharing my experiences both good and bad is not bashing.

I do not believe in Ass wax. If the wax is going to throw it's going to throw. No wax should need more than 2 weeks from pour date to fully cure.

Yes, I am a vendor. I have been purchasing wax and candles for as long as I can remember. I do love to share my experiences. I enjoy wax and candles and will continue to make my own and purchase, but I will never review my own here

Things that drive me crazy.

No vendor or scent name on labels. This is basically advertising and why wouldn't you do it? Plus, if I get or send to someone else and they or me want more, how do they know who to buy it from?

All over prices. I have been noticing vendors lately have 2 ounces of one shape for a certain price, then the same ounces of a different shape for a different price. This is a huge turn off for me

Restocks that only have certain quantities and the sell out right away. I have no tolerance for that and just won't order

Vendors who take a single scent and make it sound like a blend. I feel like this is duping your customers and shouldn't be done. People who do empty videos, who are also vendors, that review their own product.

Vendors who get involved in other people's drama.

The opinions I put here are my opinions/experiences only. I fully urge each and every one of you to form your own opinions/experiences on vendors for yourself by placing an order and getting a DE-stash. Candles have many aspects to them and if I say I had a hard time burning one candle that doesn't mean the rest from the same vendor will be like that.

Melting;

Vendor; Swanky

Web; www.swankycandlecompany.com

Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/swankyscentgroup

Owner; Jeannie Jeffrey

Scent: Cherry Lemonade

Thoughts: This was a light cherry lemonade and I really liked it. Sometimes cherry can be over pouring and this wasn't

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Sugared Roses Bubble Bath Green Leaves

Scent Description: Sugared Roses Spa Bubble Bath Woodsy Dry Green Leaves

Thoughts: This was a nice soft flora scent

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Raspberry Sugar Cookie Birthday Cake

Thoughts: This was a creamy sugary fruit scent. It wasn't overly tart either which was really nice

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent:Whispers in the Library

Scent Description: Evoke the feeling of visiting an old library - old paper, antique woodwork, vanilla perfume, cedar desks

Thoughts: This was nice, it had a nice woodsy scent

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent:Baccarat Rouge

Thoughts: I don't care for this one and it's so popular

Hit or Miss; Both

Scent: Amber Nuit

Scent Description: Baltic Amber (Voluspa Type) Amber resin, sandalwood and vanilla orchid A touch of Egyptian Amber Soft Vanilla

Thoughts: WOW!!! This was great

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Sugared Roses Hotel Costes

Scent Description: Sugared Roses and Sweet Woodsy Charm

Thoughts: These were all really nice

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Fairy Breathe

Scent Description: Mountain Pine Emerald Agave

Thoughts: This was really nice, it was really like a forrest

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Vanilla Cloud

Scent Description: Birch Boardwalk Marshmallow Cloud Vanilla Bean Let Them Eat Cake

Thoughts: This smelled amazing! This is one of my favorites

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Loo[y Wedding

Scent: Sugared Roses Sweet on Paris

Scent Description: Sugared Roses Blackberry Lemon Cream

Thoughts: IDK if the description was incorrect or if she just gave it this name, but this was really soft

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Blueberry Sugar Cookie Dough Waffle Cone

Thoughts: WOW! This is a good one, it's fruity and creamy all at the same time

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Eros Kiss

Thoughts: I'm not sure what this one was supposed to be

Hit or Miss; Both

Scent: Mojito and Sugared Lime

Thoughts: This was way too lime for my taste

Hit or Miss; Miss

Scent: Sugared Roses Absolutely Blooming

Scent Description: Sugared Roses Peony Warm Pomegranate Black Currant Pink Pepper Musk

Thoughts: This was a fruity floral mix

Hit or Miss; Hit

scent: Mooie Star

Scent Description: Strawberries and Cream

Thoughts: IDK why this has a different name when it's a single oil, that's a pet peeve of mine. This smelled really good though

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Sugared Roses Winter Linen

Thoughts: This was literally the best one, it was super strong and clean

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Sugared Roses Strawberry Musk

Thoughts: This was nice, rose and strawberry is a good mix

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Oatmal Cookies Masala Chai Shortbread

Thoughts: This smelled really nice, it was a spicy cookie

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Sugared Roses Lavender

Scent Description: Sugared Roses Chamomile Lavender Vanilla

Thoughts: Yes! I'll take more of this please

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Falling Leaves

Thoughts; This was a nice fall scent

Hit or Miss; Both

Scent: Greek Island Breeze

Thoughts: Perfect! A nice strong clean scent

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Warm Vanilla Woods

Thoughts: This was smokey

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Gingerbread Sugar Snap Cookies

Thoughts: This was very light, it was exactly what it said it was

Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; L3 Waxy Wonders

Web; https://www.l3waxywonders.com/

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/L3WaxyWonders/

Owner; Jennifer Westing

Scent: Strawberry Jam Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread

Thoughts: This had two things against it. It was a scoopable and had zucchini bread in it. Thankfully the Peanut Butter was dominant however this is one I did not like

Hit or Miss; Both

Scent: Cream Filled

Scent: Dream Weaver, Today is October 3

Scent Description: Lavender Cream, Sugar Cookie Dough, Bread, Palo Santo, Sugar Cookie Royale and Toasted Marshmallow

Thoughts: The scent was great, however this was a scoopable and I hate them

Hit or Miss; Both

Vendor; Kushner Kreations

Web; kushnerkreations.weebly.com

Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/KushnerKreations

Owner; April Kushner

Scent: Frogs Breath

Scent: Casper

Scent: Ghostface

Scent Description: Baked Apple, Cinnamon Sticks, Glazed Pecans, Spiced Pancakes & Vanilla Whipped Cream

Thoughts: This smelled like a pie, it was such a great fall scent

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Beetlejuice

Scent Description: Apples, Cinnanmon Stick and Sugar Leaf

Thoughts: This was lighter than I expected but still really nice

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Hannibal Lecter

Scent Description: Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Clove with hints of nutmeg, orange peel and brown sugar

Thoughts: Now, this was super nice!!

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Annabelle

Scent Description: Raspberry, Sweet berries, leaf, apple, banana, vanilla

Thoughts: This was a tart fruti scent!

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Pennywise

Scent Description: A rich vanilla batter with buttery pecans and maple syrup

Thoughts: This was amazing! Like super strong and so good

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Jigsaw

Scent Description: Blueberry Cumble rice krispe treats

Thoughts: This was really good

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Thoughts: This was perfect!

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Chucky

Scent Description: Raspberry, Mixed Berries, leaf green apple, banana, sweet creamy woodsy vanilla

Thoughts: This was ok. It smelled like berries

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Freddy Krueger

Scent Description: Creamy Butterscotch, aged bourbon and vanilla bean

Thoughts: OMG this was my favorite

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Merry My Foot

Thoughts: This smelled so good! IDK what it is

Hit or Miss; Hit

Scent: Vineyard

Thoughts; Not many vendors carry this one and it's such a good scent

Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor; MK's Body Sweets and Scented Treats

Web; http://marykarolsbodysweets.storenvy.com/

Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/marykarolsbodysweets

Owner; Mary Karol

Scent: Land of the Dead

Scent Description: Orange Juice + Raspberry + Coconut + Licorice

Thoughts; This was super different and I thought for sure the licorice would throw it off, of course I only got raspberry and a little zing of the licorice

Hit or Miss; Hit

Bath & Body

Vendor; Twisted Allure

Web; www.twistedallure.com

Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/142952006159284

Owner; Lisa Mathers

What: Whipped Sugar Scrub

Scent: Vanilla Bean Noel

Thoughts: I honestly didn't know where I got this from but the scent was so nice! VBN is one of my classic favorites and this was super strong. I also love a good sugar scrub and this was perfect

Hit or Miss; Hit

Vendor: The Salty Sailor Apothecary

Web;  https://thesaltysailorapothecary.com/

Facebook; www.facebook.com/thesaltysailorapothecary

Owner; Sara Stevens

What: Sugar Scrub

Scent: Ocean Goddess

Thoughts: First off, this label was not water proof. Which is really strange considering you keep this in the shower, with water. The scrub itself was thick and hard to scrub with. It did smell good and wasn't overly abrassive

Hit or Miss; Both