WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR FEBRUARY 2018

wildhorsewendy

Rori, Happy Woo Hoo's for you! I am hot on your heels, trying to retire from at least my office job...but the light at the end of the tunnel is still far too distant, looking more like end of June rather than end of March, which had seemed a likely scenario. DH said he will be talking to head office on Monday so I guess it will be clarified then, I hope. It has all been very vague and ambiguous with lots of if this if that and wait and sees. Meanwhile, we are running out of money before payday which isn't fun and means juggling and stress. But at least there is a light, winking away in the distance.

Kylia, well done on getting your steps in. Who needs carpet anyway?

I'm kind of excited because my youngest daughter has set up a movie room for me upstairs with her xbox and a Netflix account. Now I am going to start catching up on all the movies and shows that I have missed over the years mainly because my hubby is hard wired to the tv remote at night, which is the only time I sit still long enough to watch a movie. And he watches Pickers and car auction and repossessing shows, and cooking shows that bore me to tears. Finally, I get to choose what's on the box. LOL. And it's just like going on the plane, with all sorts of choices and categories to choose from. Does anybody have any favourite movies or shows they can recommend to me? I plan to get a step machine or something to put in my movie room so I can do like Barbara and burn while I get my shows in. I want a machine that is quiet so I can hear my show without too much problem.

Wendy

dreamwriter

Went to the doctor and I am now off work for month of March. Note says that is her opinion that the situation will not improve and that I may have to be off work permanently. First step and now to go on short term disability through my benefits or on to medical EI. After that I can continue with my application to AISH or challenge disability. Don't think my boss was happy or maybe he is. Don't care. He hasn't cared a fig about me for the last 20 years. Trying not to say bad things about people. Trying to keep it all positive. Jheri came with me to doctor and thank goodness as she is able to tell what she has observed. I tend to say that things are not as bad as they are and to sugar coat things. Not my little spitfire. No wonder she is raising a warrior princess. So happy that she is my daughter.

Jheri has all her paintings ready, gallery wired and named. I will not be able to share photos with you until after the show. She is nervous about meeting with the curator tomorrow. She is also struggling with the wording of her artist statement and updating her bio. As her Mom I know it will be perfect.

In other news our oldest son had his girlfriend fly in on Sunday. I am sure there will be some dust flying as he had his boys from Sat - Tues morning. The plan that was agreed on was that the boys would be meeting her at a restaurant dinner where they could call Holly if they felt uncomfortable. Now they had to share the condo with a strange woman for 2 nights. I wish men thought with their brains. I told Ryan I hoped he would take it slow but that train had already left the station. All I want is for everyone to be happy and I am worried for Creedin. Ryan keeps saying that Creedin is neutral about this situation. I highly doubt it. I believe he is saying that because he doesn't want to fight with his Dad. Ugh....I hate this.

We went to dinner for my DBIL birthday. Fish and chips were excellent. Les asked why I removed the batter. I remove the batter from most everything because it has almost always made me sick. He had never seen anyone do that before. We had chocolate cake at their house. The saga of my sister making cake is amusing but much too long to share here.

I'm a little selfish today and it's all about me. I am feeling excited, relieved, anxious, uncertain all at once. Am I crazy to think this good be the start of something good for me.

Sharon in Lethbridge trying to live one day at a time.

spikeyhair

Went to cinema yesterday with 2 best friends saw FINDING YOUR FEET a British film about oldies, their relationships, etc and some great dancing and music. Actors included Imelda Staunton, Joanna Lumley, Celia Imrie and Timothy Spall. Loved it one of the characters said it's ok to be afraid of dying but not afraid of living. Really enjoyed it and when I came home DH went to our local "chippie" (fish and chip shop) for tea. Naughty but nice. Will get back to grind today

Just enjoying second cup of tea in bed then will exercise before I venture downstairs. I find it easier to do it this way and it suits DH as he gets his newspaper and any shopping and the sits with his coffee in peace. Funny how you get in a routine but it suits us, love retirement. Feel really sorry for one of the friends I was with yesterday, she is still working and because of her age fell foul of govt changes to retirement age for women. I got my State Pension at 60 but stayed on until 65 gosh 8 years in May can't believe how fast time goes

Have a lovely day, hugs for all who need them

Kate UK

spikeyhair

HEATHER just watched DIL talk, what a lovely girl she is, so warm and inspirational.

Kate UK

Machka9

Summing up February ...

Feb 2016: 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Feb 2017: 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min

So for February, I'll go for something in that range ... somewhere between 2016 and 2017. Or maybe more, we'll see how February plays out.

Really busy with work and university the first 8 days of Feb, so it's not likely that I'll rack up the big numbers then ... but I've got a bit of a break after that ...

And the final total ...

2017 Monthly February
Walking Distance (km): 79.4
Walking Time (min): 992.5
Cycling Distance (km): 747.5
Cycling Time (min): 2389.7
Flights of Stairs Climbed Number: 79.0
Flights of Stairs Climbed Time (min): 63.2
Weights Time: 10.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 826.9
Total Distance (miles): 513.8
Total Time (min): 3455.4
Total Time (hr): 57:35:25

Best February of the past 3 years! Looking forward to March.

klanders30

Rori happy retirement day! I'm with you, don't want a big fuss/party for my retirement when that day comes. A zen den, now that sounds DELIGHTFUL.

A busy day ahead for me, I am looking forward to shopping after school today for a new top to wear to the concert this Sunday, if I find something I'll post it. My youth orchestra concert is Sunday, the students played beautifully on stage for the dress rehearsal last night. I declined their contract offer for a 3 year position but told them I would sub in a pinch. I bounced out of the building relieved with my decision, clearly their is another path I am destined for, the path is unclear to me but that is okay. On journaling and reflecting I notice that in the 2nd half of every decade I am most dissatisfied and searching for new things/actions in my life. 20s, 30s, 40s all had new challenges/focuses, so far I have not found that something in my late 50s, but hey I am on the path to search it out and I am not disappointed that this one didn't work out.

Good day everyone, NYKAREN

LisaInAR

Rori - Sounds absolutely wonderful, and very like you to not have the flap going on, and to care more about Puerto Rico's council than your own celebration. It's why you are so very good at what you do, and they will miss you far more than they know right now!



Have a grand day, and a lovely time away with your DH. I think of you often as I navigate my way through this maze, and you are an inspiration. Only six years until I can do the same!

Love,
Lisa in NC

cityjaneLondon

Thank you all for your lovely comments on DDIL.
If you have time, could you go back and "like" it, as it makes such a difference to the algorithms.
She was sooooooooooooo nervous about the whole thing. It was a big deal. She signed up for it because she was terrified and thought it would be good to stretch her comfort zone. Months of writing the speech, hundreds of rehearsals. She had help from a "mentor" who worked with her on Skype. Plus all the logistics of getting to Cyprus for four days when you've got three small children! My son, who was sitting in the audience, was so nervous for her that he hardly heard her speech at all, it's a complete blank! She had never spoken in public before.
I managed to catch it live as we had just got home from handing the grandchildren over to her parents. They missed it as they were looking after the kids. I was sooooooo nervous for her myself! The start was delayed as they did a warm up session , so they were running behind schedule. I could feel the tension mounting!
It was a great experience for her.
She has written 7 books using CBT methods, the latest one is about sleep. All available on Kindle etc.

Not heard anything yet about the house.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

donnacox31

Healthier at 52 than ever before... Thankful for commitment this time

okiewoman510

Rori - Happy Retirement Day!!! Have a super fantastic last day and an even better time away with hubs!!

Okie

LisaInAR

Heather - I gave Jessamy's video a thumbs up, and wrote my own blog post about it, and shared it there. It made an enormous impact on my thought process about my writing, and I'm grateful for that. Should bring her a few new viewers, and I hope it does. I woke up thinking about it, and wrote about it. Helped sort out something I've been thinking about for a long, long time.

Regards,
Lisa in NC

kymarai

Good morning! Quickly as I have to get ready for DH dr appt for heart,then work.

Rye- Hula hoop sounds fun. My mom enjoys it, but I can't get it to stay up longer than about 15 seconds if that-haha!

Wendy- My DH is the same way with the TV. There are a few shows we watch together, but most I like, I record, and watch at a later time on different tv. You are right, who needs carpet! hahaha! Actually need new, but my fur babies are both old, so it is on the wait list.

Sharon- Some days it needs to be about US! We give lots, so deserve a "me" day occasionally! Sorry to read about your son. You are correct that they don't think it through. I hope it goes well. Kids really can be resilient. Just some adjusting and calm on the adults parts helps. Hugs

Have a blessed day Ladies!
Kylia in Ohio where more rain is on the way!

grandmallie

Heather
Just watched Jessamys video through Lisa's Blog.. Outstanding!!! Really makes you think...what I got out of it is..even though you go through life checking things off your life list..it is not how you get there without having fun and living in between...
Rori-whooo hoo so happy for you..enjoy retirement my friend...

Peach1948

Rori ~ So happy for you in retiring. I agree with your decision to have a quiet good bye!

Sharon ~ Glad your doctor is helping you to begin getting the disability that you need.

Donna ~ What a terrific change.

Carol in GA where I am glad there are no sand storms!

kymarai

Donna- what an awesome transformation! Hard work, I know, but you look beautiful and more importantly, happier!
Kylia

Lagopus

I'm alive but golly-gosh I've been busy. Just sent off the penultimate proofs on the 160-page research mag I've been working on since New Year's. Heading to Stockholm Friday to take care of the grandkids over the weekend while my son and his wife are at her cousin's wedding. After that, the online course I'm teaching lasts two more weeks. I'm SO ready for some down time!
/Penny, pretty pooped at the

barbiecat

My husband just asked to go with him later this week to an event with a political agenda. He said he would like it if I went with him. Just thinking about it made me uncomfortable and claustrophobic and panicky and I told him I didn't want to go. He was very cool and said he'd go by himself. I am so relieved.

auntiebk

Couldn't sleep so here I am, now two hours later time to get up and can't keep my eyes open

Heather, your DDIL's TEDx talk really touched me. holding good thoughts for her and your DS.
Mackha thanks for the pics! Love the found alleyway.
Joyce SO with you about the charges. Medicare was billed almost $1500 for the ultrasound on my leg... 15 minutes with a tech. If I didn't have Part D insurance, my Xarelto rx would cost over $1000/month.
Rita sandstorms can be so scary. Be safe!
Lisa "... feel as if I know all of you" ditto. Sometimes I'll tell Joe about what my "internet friends" said about such and such, just as if we were physically near.
pip Floor exercises, yup. And for me getting back up off the floor is an exercise unto itself
Kylia great walking!
Rori your planned transition sounds just right!
Rye I loved hula hooping as a child but have lost the knack. Any tips?
Sharon so glad your doctor conferred with and listened to your daughter. Would love to hear the sister chocolate cake saga
NYKaren "bounced out of the building, clearly relieved" that will surely light your path.
Donna you look like a ballerina!

Welcome Bialetti Laura, would you tell us your approximate location to help us keep you straight from our other Lauras?

Time to meditate, breakfast, shower, fold laundry and prep for T'ai Chi. . . zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Mindful hugs to all,
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.

Machka9

Lagopus wrote: »

I'm alive but golly-gosh I've been busy. Just sent off the penultimate proofs on the 160-page research mag I've been working on since New Year's. Heading to Stockholm Friday to take care of the grandkids over the weekend while my son and his wife are at her cousin's wedding. After that, the online course I'm teaching lasts two more weeks. I'm SO ready for some down time!
/Penny, pretty pooped at the

I was just thinking about you and hoping you were all right. Well done on the 160-page research mag!

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