WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2015
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today my train was cancelled, had to wait for the next one, if that was going to end up cancelling I was going to ride into work, didn't happen.
I rarely reply to everyone individually like a lot of you do here, i'm gonna try to give it a shot and at least reply to some, I feel like such a slacker, I don't know how you guys have the time to do it ALL the time...you guys are A W E S O M E ! ! ! ! !
megblair - 84??? wow! i wanna go there
selena - just keep going, don't stop
mollywhippet - bummer about the dishwasher. we have a portable one now and when that peters out we're going to put one in our "hole", hope we get someone that knows what they're doing when the time comes
damnit - yes you could run 5 miles.. that is nothing, i was the bomb when i ran 26.2 miles without stopping, i even impressed myself on that one!!, now THAT was a reason to call me the bomb! i will admit, i have a trucker mouth fo sho! lololol, my winkle, the ol laday is a cutie with the hairband.
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Top of the mornin' to all:
I love all the puppy pic's... I can't wait until I retire and move back to the country so that I can have one or two.
Gilly: I'm so happy that your swim times are getting quicker and easier for you.
Mary from Minnesota: What a wonderful NSV! I can't wait to refresh my wardrobe.
Selena: 8 lbs is wonderful! I'll bet there is a difference in other measurements as well. Keep up the great work!
Carol in NC: 10 hour days would wear me out too! Don't forget to take time for you. My DS#2 just got his license in the fall. I could not believe the difference in made for me not only in not needing to drive him around, but he's very happy and proud to run errands for me! Here's hoping that the walks will help kick that depression in the butt for you! I am absolutely astounded at how organized and accomplished you are! (*)
Michele in NC: Let us know what the doc says.
Joyce, Indiana - I could hear the joy you had with your sister... made me smile too.. That store sounds awesome!
Sassy: Love the hanger management - what a great idea..I'm going to copy that one!
I managed to get everything done I needed to yesterday and dinner went well. Yay me! All my guests loved the spinach lasagna - had to make 2 kinds since some are allergic to mushrooms. I sent some home with the nephew and his girlfriend. Also made a light Peach Passion fruit cheese cake which they loved as well. We played the new version of Pictionary and had loads of fun. My sons both enjoyed the change of pace and so did I. Gotta do fun stuff more often.
And in honour of St.Patty's day here the thought of the day.
You've got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket - you might have caught a fish. - Darrell Royal
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Yeah! Go me! Went out for a walk in the sunshine with DH and earned myself another 244 calories! I haven't been on that walk for months. It is a sort of triangle round the village, on lanes, and is very pretty, with fields, woods and a couple of listed buildings like an old mill. Primroses, daffodils, celandines and a blackbird singing fit to bust! That was one of my March goals. As some of you know, I'm not an outside person and need someone to walk with.
Now about to try my headphones.
Carol - thankyou! I used the techniques in Level Up Your Day to give me some discipline for this task. Very helpful. I am by nature a procrastinator and I am nervous about this book so a framework was helpful.
Heather UK
PS - Headphones fab! Thank you Barbie for the idea! Now I can dance around the kitchen to my bangra while DH is writing his novel next door with the doors open. (Bangra is a type of very jiggy Pakistani music - I love it to cook to :laugh: )0 -
Happy Tuesday ! ! !
Meg - DD and I are not currently nurses, but she is in the RN program in her hometown. She is working in Home Health part-time, and is now assigned to mentally and physically challenged teenagers. She is amazing at sign language naturally, has taken 2 classes, and loves to read the books and teach it to others. In high school she volunteered with Adaptive Sports programs.
Michele NC - I did well at the banquet. They had a taco bar, and I avoided the meat and the carbohydrates, sticking with lettuce, cheese (my non-optional vice), tomato, and the juice from the jalapenos. It was both delicious and filling, and I did NOT gain anything (which is a win if you ask me).
Joyce - the cynical-me wants to offer some advise about the Facebook situation that I almost fell for once, and DH did fall for. These people sometimes "phish" for people to scam. The research was very nice of you, but something this person certainly could have done through the Internet. If she asks if she can send you the money, R U N ! ! ! The "bad" people will send a counterfeit money order, likely for more money than what you had stated, then ask you to send the difference back through Western Union or something similar. I truly hope this is NOT the case, but please be careful. I sell Avon, and I get a request from this type of person several times a year, usually starting around November.
Allison - I'm so sorry that you have such toxic people at your job. I believe in you, and your ability to do what is right, and I believe kharma will come back to bite these people in the bu++. Surrounding ourselves with positive energy can be difficult, but worthwhile.
DS decided he does NOT want to train for Pole Vaulting this year for Track & Field. He won't give us a reason for changing his mind, and it makes me sad. I hate to see him quit something before he even tries. I think it is something he would do well (even though I would be frightened watching the first time), and the coach said very few kids are willing to try, and that he has the perfect body for it (lean, very strong upper body and core). I guess it won't really affect his adult life, so I'll let it go. At 14 he should be able to make these kinds of decisions.
Cold and Sunny out today - love me some vitamin D, even through the window.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
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dia - you contributed the pic... lolol. cute! feel better0
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Unfortunately as a teacher I have more than once had to deal with students stealing from one another and me. I learned not to say you stole that. Their first reaction is denial. What worked better was to say I see you borrowed that and then just took it back and or gave it to the person it belonged too. One time a girl stole some magnets of mine I called the mom and said your daughter said these magnets belonged to her but another student said they belonged to them. I am trying to figure out who they belong too. That way I informed the parent without directly saying she stole them. Unfortunately I never did get them back. I just learned I needed to watch the student more closely.
I agree with the others being in an environment where there is lack of trust and common courtesy is a difficult place. MNMargaret 0 -
My seeds have started sprouting and are planting them. Weeds have been cleared from the back planter. Today will trim a little from the lemon tree.
I've working on keeping my calories from going too far over and doing well during the day. It's when I get home after work that need some control measure. Need to change up the routine of eating upon arrival.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Boston!! Many here think that it should be a legal holiday!
Although we don't dye the Charles River green like they do in Chicago or roll cabbages down the street in New Orleans, there is alot of green beer flowing. I wonder if it's true about the New Orleans' cabbages, I would truely love to see that in person.
Thank you for your kind comments, it really means alot to me to know I have support and validation. I hope I can return the favor in kind.
Michele...you asked where my mother lives in NJ...she is now in North Bergan although she lived in Red Bank for about 30 years prior. I do not like going there at all because of all the traffic and congestion (this town is right next to the George Washington Bridge and across the Hudson River from Manhattan). The views from her building are spectacular once you navigate yourself there.
Carol...I can relate to your depression. I also suffered for many years and spring was also my trigger. People couldn't understand why I would be depressed AFTER the long New England winter, but as you know it is not something that can be explained. Have you ever considered accupuncture? It helped me more than most medications. Currently in MA they have community accupuncture clinics where you are treated in a large room with other people and the cost is as low as $15/session. I am a big fan of accupuncture, it has helped me in many ways, including migranes. I am very fortunate that I now longer suffer from either depression or migranes. I must have been living right...NOT!!
Heather...I admire you so much for writing a book! I've just recently joined this party so I wasn't aware of your accomplishment until recently. I hope that you will share with us, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is interested in reading it. I have often thought that I have a book in me and maybe someday it will actually get written, we'll see.
I don't remember who shared the recipe for the chocolate bran muffins, but thank you. I made my second batch last night. I have 1 every day, sometimes with a little smear of peanut butter. They are filling and I'm convinced that they help things "move along" (think bowls!). I have had a problem getting enough fiber in my diet since I gave up certain foods and this seems to do the trick.
I did something I have never done before...I threw chocolate away! It was given to me, I had a couple of pieces, decided it wasn't worth the calories and rather than having it in the house as a temptation I threw it out since there is no one to give it to. This also went against my grain of wasting food, God forgive me!! In the past I would eat it just so it wouldn't go to waste, but I remembered something I heard a long time ago and that was to not treat our bodies like a garbage can and just eat it because it was there. This was huge for me.
Have a great day Ladies and don't drink too much green beer!!
Chris in rainy MA
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Selena: You may be doing everything right and experiencing a plateau. Goodness knows I had so many of them I didn’t even bother to count. Many people here are happy Fitbit users. I hope you’ll like yours.
Kim: We also had almost no winter, and we’re worried, too.
Michele: I hope you’ll post pictures of your praying mantis when you are done, and even as a work in progress.
Janet: DH was a “good boy” at dinner and will be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at DD’s house today. I have been elected to cook the corned beef & cabbage.
Joyce: DD’s husband sells cars. We went to see his workplace last summer, and there was a customer there who wanted to buy a cute little car for her niece. The car was over 10 thousand. I was flabbergasted because I don’t live in a world with that kind of disposable income. I don’t think she actually bought the car, though. Maybe she was just talking.
SassyausAustria: I love your advice regarding “grumpa.” I may use it when he isn’t being fair.
Alison: Hugs to you. You seem to be in a situation that is hard to predict and that can be stressful. I’m confident that things will work out well in the end but while things are in a state of flux it can be hard not to worry. Then there is the toxic office staff. Yikes. You have my sincere sympathy.
Yanniejannie: My dad had 100% German ancestry, and always maintained that he was “honorary Irish” on Saint Patrick’s Day. Mom claimed not to know her family background, but my neighbor who loves to investigate ancestry did a family tree for me. She discovered that Mom was German on her dad’s side. My neighbor told me that researching the female side of a family is much more difficult due to surname changes with marriage.
Janet in Myrtle Beach: We make our oatmeal in the microwave using the recipe on the Quaker Old-fashioned Oats box. It really is easy and doesn’t take long. Reheated leftover oatmeal is not my favorite thing. I like the word “savor.”
Dia_nuf: I love Snoopy & Woodstock! Thanks.
I’m currently sitting in the hotel, doing laundry and getting ready for the day. We'll be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with traditional corned beef and cabbage at DD's.
Katla temporarily in Colorado
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
March Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol.
6. Monitor sleep.
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Happy St Patrick's day. I had a great weekend at the CMA rally. Good teaching and fellowship. Yesterday I had the day off and did get alot done around the house. It was almost 90 here yesterday. Loved having the house windows all open. Today the high is to be in the 50's. Weigh in this morning was not good, but been stress eating big time. Hoping to hear about the job in the next couple days. I just hate change and want to get it over with. But that is not an good excuse. I need to get back on track. So today is a new day.
Welcome Janice & Carolyn--You have come to the right place for support and fellowship.
Sylvia--What a great write up about the school and your bowls.
Allison--HUGS your DFIL is lucky to have you looking out for him. DH needs to realize what a great wife he has.
Sassy--love your answer for the rasins or cooked grapes.
Well I am up to page 27 and run out of time. So have a good night ladies and Remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki Bradley
March Goals
1. Log everybite
2. drink water, stay away from diet pop
3. No eating after 8pm
4. Off the computer by 9pm.0 -
I wanna go home.... carry on....................... :0/0
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Joyce, I tend to agree with Terri about the Facebook car situation. It sounds like you only did things that could help her if she is legit. I would proceed with caution if she contacts you again.
Okay, my friends, especially my sister, think I'm crazy, but I'm going to take the job. It is a long-term sub position teaching AP Calculus at a high school in my neighborhood. I've never worked anywhere that if only took me 5 minutes to get there, so transportation costs are minimal. It is only for 5 weeks, and the principal says he will work with me if another school system wants to hire me to do a workshop during pre-planning. I explained that I could make more money doing a two-day workshop than I could the entire 5 weeks of being a sub. I swore when I retired that I was worth more than sub pay and would never do it, but I can't stand the thought of these seniors going 5 weeks without a real teacher. That is huge! Their teacher is having a baby in July. Her other classes are co-taught with a special Ed teacher who will do the majority of the work. I can help him by facilitating small groups and showing him some strategies for formative assessment and to promote student engagement - things I would normally be getting the big bucks for! I feel validated that my MFP friends think I should go for it.
The scale is moving ever so slowly in the right direction. It moved enough today to make me really happy. Bridge tonight, so this has been a pretty good Tuesday for me.0 -
Well, I got out and enjoyed our last warm day for a bit. Walked Gemma over to the dog park where she played with a Doberman and an Airedale. She walks a little better on the way home when she's all tired out! I have taught her sit, down, and to do an army crawl. Next is shake and roll over......but I really need to work on that pulling on walks, 23 pounds of pure muscle just trying to go 80 miles an hour straight ahead........all. the. time.
Ran into DD's h.s. English teachers' DH and he texted her an update on DD and sent her a pic of Gemma. Wonderful teacher; DD adored her and she was a big part of the reason one of DD's majors was English.
Trying to round up people for a work reunion dinner; phone calls made.
Janet......Hope you enjoy your Moose celebration and dance your (hopefully green) socks off!
Carey......You had a fun evening! I'm envious; no extra family around here. Loved your thought of the day.
Heather.....I remember when you used to write about your walks around your town; glad you enjoyed today's. WTG!
Terri.........Maybe he wants to concentrate on his bowling?
Katla.........Enjoy your corned beef and cabbage.
Vicki........Fingers crossed here for your job!!!!
drkatie........How absolutely wonderful and generous of you not to let those students go w/o a teacher!!!! I hope you have a ton of fun and enjoy those students!
Got to make dinner.
yanniejannie
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Did an hour of HIIT on the elliptical. Tomorrow's plan is to go to yoga and then to the deep water class.
After exercising, bought gas then went to ceramics. Put the first coat of paint on the body of my praying mantis. what I think I'm going to do is when I do the second coat, I'm going to do it HEAVY, then light for the third coat. Bought stuff like the "off the wall" for cleaning the tile in the pool. then came home. Got the leaves out of the pool, took the solar cover off and it's on the driveway right now drying, we'll roll it up later today and put it away for the summer (oh, does that ever sound good)
Janet - from what I read on the Internet, they say that using a Bible on the cyst doesn't help and can actually hurt it. Well, I went to the MD. My thumb finger has a "trigger finger". As far as the bump, he felt it and it felt "squishy", he didn't know why it was squishy but he's going to have me go to an orthopedist. He said that what they'll most likely do is give me a shot of cortisone for the finger, but he has no idea about the lump. It still doesn't hurt me one bit.
then went to Kohl's. Was looking for a pocketbook, realized I really don't have a nice one to go with the suit I wore to the Magical Evening. Well, I had a $15 coupon, plus another 20% off, and the pocketbook was on sale for $30.
Joyce - you are such a good person, using your Internet time to help your friend. But then again, I wouldn't expect anything else of you
TJJ - welcome!
Carol in NC - I love the way you plan your meals. Sounds a lot like me
pip - 26 MILES!!!! Wow! I'm very impressed
Carey - good quote.
Chris - your mom lives in North Bergen? Wow! I grew up in clifton, Vince lived in Clifton but went to school in Montclair. My first apt was in East Rutherford (I worked in Carlstadt). Tell me about the traffic! We lived in Clifton before the Meadowlands were built. I know my father wanted me to move back there to take care of him, but there was no way on this green earth I would move back. Prices of things went sky high since it's so close to Manhattan. Glad you like the bran muffins. they certainly add fiber! I think that's why Weight Watchers put them at 0 points. Great for you throwing that chocolate away. I have a hard time throwing things away, but I don't mind donating it or I let Vince eat the chocolate. How many times I'll finish something up just so it's no longer a temptation for me.
katla - I know you watch the sodium in foods, have you ever had "salt free 17" food seasoning? Hungry Girl has a recipe for "growing oatmeal". I remember it was using twice as much liquid and cooking it for (I believe) twice as long. Gives you more oatmeal.
Sylvia - I don't think I saw the link about the article about the bowls and the school. Would you please post it again? I swear I thought MFP would take you right to the last post you read, but I guess not
drkatiebug - I'm so happy you decided to take the job!
Well, we rolled up the solar cover and put it away for the summer!
I've made a sort-of mini goal for myself, to do at least 2 rows on the latch hook tree skirt. So I'm off to do them.
Michele in NC0 -
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Wednesday here. yesterday was a BAD day for me, only walking and shopping.
Today is miserable and raining but off to do Wii Gold's Gym Boxing and Wii Biggest Loser Fitness (weigh-in and challenge day)
Food at 1603. Decided to have baked beans on toast for breakfast.
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Here's today's joke of the day:
Joe, a college student, was taking a course in ornithology, the study of birds. The night before the biggest test of the semester, Joe spent all night studying. He had the textbook nearly memorized. He knew his class notes backward and forward. Joe was ready.
The morning of the test, Joe entered the auditorium and took a seat in the front row. On the table in the front was a row of ten stuffed birds. Each bird had a sack covering its body, and only the legs were showing. When class started, the professor announced that the students were to identify each bird by looking at its legs and give its common name, species, habitat, mating habits, etc.
Joe looked at each of the birds' legs. They all looked the same to him. He started to get angry. He had stayed up all night studying for this test and now he had to identify birds by their LEGS? The more he thought about the situation, the angrier he got.
Finally he reached his boiling point. He stood up, marched up to the professor's desk, crumpled up his exam paper and threw it on the desk. "What a ridiculous test!" he told the prof. "How could anyone tell the difference between these birds by looking at their legs? This exam is the biggest rip-off I've ever seen!"
With that, Joe turned and stormed toward the exit. The professor was a bit shocked, and it took him a moment to regain his composure. Then, just as Joe was about to walk out the door, the prof shouted out, "Wait a minute, young man, what's your name?"
Joe turned around, pulled up his pant legs and hollered, "You tell me, prof! You tell me!"
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I spent the day taking photos of the kids bowls and setting up a poster. I'm going to have several printed so they can hang it at the school, and I can hang it at the studio. I'm pretty happy with the way the whole project turned out.
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Hi my lovely friends. Nothing much happening today; it was a quiet office day. My ultrasound report came back fine other than a small cervical polyp. I just wish I’d get this menopause thing over with.
I’m in the computer room while DH and DD#2 eat dinner. I honestly can’t stand to be around her at times. She fires questions at me all day long like a machine gun. I feel like I’m at police headquarters being interrogated for murder. It’s unending. I have asked and asked and asked and she just won’t shut up LOL. So I decided to just leave. I can’t take it. One sentence comes out of my mouth and then there’s another 40 questions to answer, many none of her business. Not that it’s secret, but since when does a child need to know every possible thing; why people are coming over, how long are they staying, why did you buy that, who asked that person to do this….on and on and on it goes. I used to joke when we first adopted her that DH needed a crowbar to get her off of me. Now instead of being physically attached, it’s the constant questioning.
Selena: good progress!
Kim: I have some green grass in my yard. Uh oh, that means mowing soon!
Sylvia: I sure hope you are on the mend permanently
Janet: I got another few new things again today. My spring wardrobe was pitiful. I don’t
even have enough to get rid of anything else in that section!
Sassy: you have a great closet idea!
TJJ: welcome aboard!
Alison: sounds like a hand full at work!
Yanniejannie: daffodils already??
Vicki: are you having the cooler weather too?
I have a question; what do you ladies do about your arms? My arms are proportionally bigger than the rest of me so I buy tops, dresses that are too big over all just to fit my arms and have them tailored. I’d love to reduce the size of them. I do lift weights and use the arm part of the cross trainer…I do some thing like that nearly daily. Any other suggestions?
OK, DH has asked me to come back to the table so I will. That’s it from here. Take care, Meg from Omaha
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mollywhippet wrote: »I spent the day taking photos of the kids bowls and setting up a poster. I'm going to have several printed so they can hang it at the school, and I can hang it at the studio. I'm pretty happy with the way the whole project turned out.
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 12.59min, 13.6mph 2.9mi = 101cal
nufit machine- 34.45min, 99aw, 103av.strides per min, 2mi (1st time)= 238cal
ride gym 2 dome- 6.24min, 13.4amph, 1.4mi = 58cal
ride dome 2 hm- 17.32min, 9amph, 2.6mi, WINDY! = 186cal
total cal 583
exermom- don't forget about the .2 miles to that 26.....!! lolollol that is the standard marathon distance.... that was my first one last november0 -
Oh, Sylvia..............I love the bowls!!!!!! They did a fantastic job. The posters are a lovely idea!0
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The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
Heather, I am imagining you dancing around your kitchen wearing your headphones....congrats on finishing your book.
Janet, I love your new quote Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. When I lived in a different neighborhood back when I was working, I'd get up extra early and walk on the treadmill and watch TV with headphones so the sound wouldn't disturb Jake. Sassy, thank you for your kind words about my relationship with my stepdaughter....I love your quote • If you want it, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.
I got the cold that Jake had so I have been coughing and sneezing and blowing my nose. Jake is sleeping in the guest room so we can both sleep better. I have been sort of taking it easy----lowered my step goal by 25% and took a nap yesterday and today. Sylvia, the bowls are awesome
15,000 steps today--two and a half hours of dog walking 
. I'll be in bed super early tonight
Barbie from NW Washington 
My word for 2015 is "now"---I won't wallow in the past or waste time worrying about the future
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Jan, thanks! I'm so tickled with the way they all turned out, and how excited the kids were about being involved. I thought the posters would be a nice way to remember what they had done. The trouble with this whole thing is that EVERYBODY wants to do it all again next year!
At least I have plenty of time to get the bowls made.
The school principal decorated a bowl, but I could not in good conscience put it on the poster. She drew a hand as if it were holding the bowl, and wrote inspirational things all around it - between the fingers - saying beautiful things like love, hope, etc, with Westside School printed proudly at the top. The trouble is, when I took the picture, focusing on the word Westside, there was a middle finger pointed directly at the name of the school. That was bad enough, but the art was not terribly well done and the finger resembled something more phallic. Apparently nobody else noticed it. This is a very sweet lady, and my next door neighbor, so I know she would be embarrassed. I tried other views of the bowl, but none made sense without the name of the school. So, there just wasn't room on the poster this time. (I sure hope she doesn't have a google alert set up for Westside School)
I'm a little sad that I have to deliver them tomorrow. It's hard to give them up. But on the other hand, I'll be glad when my part is done. My biggest fear is that nobody will buy them.
Well, I'm off to bed. Goodnight everyone!
Sylvia
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Sylvia ... the poster and the bowls look great! Laughed out loud while reading your description of the principal's bowl.
Michele ... I think you could freeze the soy sauce substitute. So jealous that you're getting your pool ready. Mine is still under a couple feet of snow ... although the slide recently reemerged from the snow!
Vicki ... where are you that it was 90 degrees?
Alison ... your work situation is atrocious. So sorry you have to deal with such nasty people.
DS#2 and I took a walk at the county park today ... sun was shining and he was depressed so thought it might help. It did and we both felt better getting outside and getting fresh air. But it was windy and cold!
Getting to bed late (for me) tonight ...
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding.
Good Evening Ladies,
Carey, good for you on getting everything done yesterday. It sounds like a fun and yummy evening.
Heather, yea you for your walk. It sounds delightful.
Dia, sending wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself.
Chris, I like that one about not treating our bodies like garbage cans. Growing up as a member of the clean plate club that is something to work on. Last night at the Moose Lodge I ordered a hamburger steak and it came with two on the plate. I ate one and took my plate to the spot where the waitress puts dirty dishes, so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat more. It just seems so wasteful.
Katla, so glad to get the report on your DH. I just hate it when they end up in the doghouse. I have actually gotten to where I don’t mind reheated oatmeal in the microwave. Years ago, I wouldn’t touch it.
DrKatie, good for you on the subbing job. It just sounds like it is something you’d like to do, so why not?
Yannie, we had a good time at the Moose St Patty’s Day dinner, but as it turns out, no band. I have come to decide that I’m not really a big corn beef fan. It was eatable but not really good. I’ve had good corn beef and enjoyed it but this was just okay. (I didn't savor it.) No green socks, but a black shirt with a green Leprechaun on the front and a green sequined bow tie, topped off with a green hat. *I looked hot*.
Michele NC, at least I’m glad the bump doesn’t hurt. Good going on the pocketbook.
Sylvia, cute joke. LOL OMG, I love the bowls and your poster is wonderful. There seems to be a couple of real artists in the class. Great job!! (*)
Meg, your DD sounds like my DH sometimes. He is and always has been a “talker”. I hate to admit it, but my closest friends and I have often joked about it behind his back. Now that I am pretty much the only one he talks to, it is nonstop. I pray for God to give me patience but sometimes it drives me crazy. I can’t even answer the first (or 12th) question before he asks the next. He will interrupt when I’m in midsentence because I paused for a silly millisecond. I love him dearly, but if I’m in just the right mood, I’ll have to leave the room. He also comes to my office when I’m doing my diary or trying to catch up with this group and starts talking incessantly. Ppffttt I’m happy to say that my arms have been losing about at the rate with the rest of my body. My problem is the flab and batwings. What are the best exercises, including weights, to tighten those muscles? Hopefully, Meg, your arms will catch up. You know our bodies do things in their own good time.
Barbie, so sorry you are under the weather. I think springtime colds are the worst. I have a tickly throat tonight and fear I might be getting something. If I do, DH will stay far away from me, so that should give me some peace and quiet. I’d rather have his talking. Lol Get back to “well” real soon.
I didn’t exercise at all today. I take a rest day every now and then. Even when it is planned, I feel a little guilty for taking a day off. The scale has been holding steady since I got to this weight and it normally goes up and down about 3 pounds, so I’m pleased with that and just ready for another move down. I’m at 41 ½ pounds lost and I can see and feel a big change, but not one single person has said a thing. These are ladies that I only see once or twice a month. It’s so weird. The last time (many years ago) that I lost weight, it was at 45 pounds before anyone noticed. DH can tell and I can tell, so I just need to be happy with that.
I send healing prayers to all that are sick or having other problems. So happy for those of you with victories. I hope you all had a great St Patty’s Day and wish you much happiness and good health.
My word #1 is savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
#2 is opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
Janet
Myrtle Beach, SC
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By the way...today hubby got the skinny yard guy to crawl under the house and remove one very dead possum from the crawl space directly below my recliner. It smells better in here already. So, whoever suggested the crawl space, you win! I still cannot believe he couldn't smell that!0
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Sylvia - thanks for sharing your beautiful poster of the bowls! So funny about the principal, I wonder what she was thinking about while painting the bowl. ..oh yeah we know. ..
Barbie - I hope you feel better really soon! Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.
I'm like a lot of you, I feel guilty if I take a rest day. "They" say it is good for your body to recuperate. Resting may also help you to get over a plateau. I always feel like I am going to gain weight if I don't work out. I hardly ever more than 50 of my exercise calories back and I don't lose more than 0.5 to 1 pounds per week so I am afraid that if I don't exercise I will gain weight.
We had 3 Realtors come over to our house today too look and come up with some type of evaluation and offer for their percentage. they earn anywhere from 5 to 7 percentage points. that is a lot of money. it is a lot of work to always have your house staged and kept clean. We hope to have it on MLS by this weekend. it is still too early to do outdoor work but hopefully by the beginning of April we can get that done.
Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
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Wow – 94 posts – but I was sooo tired when I got home from work last night… and tonight is not much better but thought I best catch up now….
Meg – For breakfast I make oatmeal with frozen berries, 3 tbs hemp hearts, and cinnamon in it. Usually thawed by morning – I microwave it when I get to work. For lunch I take raw vegetables, usually 4 cups and what I don’t eat at lunch I can eat in the afternoon. For protein – I take canned tuna – the flavoured ones that Clove Leaf makes or if I have something left over from supper the night before.
Awe …… the bowls are beautiful!!!
I have got to go to bed... REALLY tired - there was definitely some smell in the building today. I sure wish they would hurry up with the air quality testing... everyone noticed it right away....
Take care everyone
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan
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