JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019

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  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    Tuesday:
    1. 10,000 steps :smile: )
    2. Start tracking liquids :)
    3. Walk on both work breaks...heck, TAKE both work breaks :)
    4. Swim at least half a mile :)
    5. 6 hours of sleep :)

    Wednesday:
    1. 10,000 steps
    2. at least 8C liquids
    3. Walk on work breaks
    4. Cardio/weight workout
    5. 6 hours of sleep
    6. Apparently I have started tracking food...so keep doing that!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    Recap T 11/19 ~ Rest day... have my workouts planned to accommodate work+other schedule this week
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 10,180 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 43 floors :smiley:
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories zero / 14c water = Did so-so in evening... then went to bed feeling hungry, got up & snacked on veggie crisps. >:) Logged (estimated) G/B/U for accountability. Net cals -646 :s sodium -128 not bad, sugar -27 (mostly fruit/veg) fiber & protein good, 14c water
    3) PA-F initiation memo :) / clear Inbox backlog :neutral: work in progress / Cognos training
    4) Evening: grocery shop :) / mail birdseed order :) / mail zoo renewal form :) / pick up kitty food at vet :) / calculate 2020 FSA w/h & submit form :) / wash dishes :# / other? :) organized bag for Mountain of Food at church, sorted paperwork, prepped workout clothes, put new batteries in treadmill (then didn't use this morning :p )
    5) Unplug 9:00 :) / floss :smiley: / retainers :smiley: / bed & tv off 10:20 :neutral: just, then got up to eat (see #2) >:) (treadmill W before work)

    JFT W 11/20 ~ Due to horrible eating/sleeping last night, changed alarm & didn't walk on treadmill before work as planned. Busy week & hard to fit in other times. Mad at myself. Maybe some kind of workout tonight?
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / NO evening snacking / net calories zero / 14c water
    3) Continue to clear Inbox backlog / Cognos training
    4) Evening: winter market (remember cash at lunch time) / pick up forgotten item at Woodman's or Sam's / wash pants/jeans / make apple crisp / wash dishes / other?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / BED & TV OFF 10:20 (treadmill R before work)
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    Trying to get back into the swing of things. I've been having difficulty walking since the spring, so it's been hard to get in the exercise that I need. I'm still in significant pain, but I just have to get moving. I bought a new iPod as a motivation, so now I have to follow through. :)

    I just went to the gym tonight for the first time in months. All I did was walk, but at least I made it through the door and hit 10,000 steps for the day. Goals for tomorrow:


    Were you in an accident or did you have an injury making it hard to walk and giving you pain? I've struggled with knees and hip problems with subsequent surgeries so know how frustrating it is to want to walk and get the exercise but not be able to because of the pain! Hope you are on the mend!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    J4T / Wednesday / 11/20/19

    Work-at-Home Wednesday! Yea!

    I am not even going to bother making excuses for myself for all the little >:) faces I would have for how I did yesterday. The fact is, I was good all day and then came home and ate chocolate chips straight from the bag while I sat on the couch watching the Impeachment hearings and The Voice. There is no excuse...I just didn't follow through with what I knew I should be doing. So...in an attempt to get myself back on track without allowing myself to make up excuses, Just for Today, I will:
    • Journal every bite - good, bad & ugly
    • Drink 80+ oz of water
    • Work tasks: Dr. K & M's to-do follow up, add bullet points to notebook, clean folder items, look at rounding schedule and update my calendar.
    • Quilt: Sew together quilt top
    • 30 minutes of intentional activity
    • Hand weights routine
    • Prep for tomorrow: clothing / pack lunch bag / coffeemaker set
    • Early bedtime with evening routine: Skin care / Gratitude journal / DO reading / JM podcast / SA daily reading / start new Riley Paige book


    Discard 5 lbs Challenge #5
    Name: Tracie
    SW: 184.4 lb
    CW: 186 lb +1.6 lb gain
    GW: 179.4 lb


    Word of 2019: TENACITY I will NOT give up!

  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
    J4T / Wednesday / 11/20/19

    Work-at-Home Wednesday! Yea!

    I am not even going to bother making excuses for myself for all the little >:) faces I would have for how I did yesterday. The fact is, I was good all day and then came home and ate chocolate chips straight from the bag while I sat on the couch watching the Impeachment hearings and The Voice. There is no excuse...I just didn't follow through with what I knew I should be doing. So...in an attempt to get myself back on track without allowing myself to make up excuses, Just for Today, I will:
    • Journal every bite - good, bad & ugly
    • Drink 80+ oz of water
    • Work tasks: Dr. K & M's to-do follow up, add bullet points to notebook, clean folder items, look at rounding schedule and update my calendar.
    • Quilt: Sew together quilt top
    • 30 minutes of intentional activity
    • Hand weights routine
    • Prep for tomorrow: clothing / pack lunch bag / coffeemaker set
    • Early bedtime with evening routine: Skin care / Gratitude journal / DO reading / JM podcast / SA daily reading / start new Riley Paige book


    Discard 5 lbs Challenge #5
    Name: Tracie
    SW: 184.4 lb
    CW: 186 lb +1.6 lb gain
    GW: 179.4 lb


    Word of 2019: TENACITY I will NOT give up!

    LOL I instantly thought of this..

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »

    LOL I instantly thought of this..

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    OMG! TOTALLY ME!!!! Yesterday it was "Eff it!" and today it's "hmmmm....how can I add more vegetables to my scrambled eggs?" BWAHAHAHAHA! you know me so well....
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    @ZizzyBumble I'm so sorry to hear your mum is ill, and I'm also sorry you will miss being with your husband during Christmastime. I'm sure that has to be a really difficult situation to be in. I do think that you've made the right decision, though, for what it's worth. I think when we have a terminally ill loved one, there are too many opportunities that could become regrets if we don't take them when they arise. Unfortunately, I've been learning that the hard way, and I wish I could give you a great big hug! xoxo
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,053 Member
    edited November 2019
    @ZizzyBumble So sorry to hear about your mom. Being torn in two directions sucks! Your DH is very wise. I agree with what was said by @PackerFanInGB You would so regret not spending that time with your mom. (((Hugs)))

    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
    #1: - 5; #2: - 5.2; #3: -1.4; #4: -4.8
    ==============================
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 5
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 150.8 (11/11)
    GW: 145.8
    20/11: CW: 150.4: - 0.4
    ==============================

    Daily Goals
    • Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    • Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
    • Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Learn something new; 15 mins Daily Declutter session
    JFT: Wed 20 Nov
    Goals: 🌻 Back on track 👍🏻
    Activities:
    • Weekly Shopping 🌻
    • Installed new TV in bedroom 🌻

    JFT: Thu 21 Nov
    Goals:
    Activities:
    • 10.15am: Dance Class
    • After lunch: clear up dining room
    • Do accounts and sort out hall rents

    Calorie Goal Challenge ~|~ Start Date: 4 Nov
    Stay under goal until Thanksgiving
    Days Under: 17/17
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Trying to get back into the swing of things. I've been having difficulty walking since the spring, so it's been hard to get in the exercise that I need. I'm still in significant pain, but I just have to get moving. I bought a new iPod as a motivation, so now I have to follow through. :)

    I just went to the gym tonight for the first time in months. All I did was walk, but at least I made it through the door and hit 10,000 steps for the day. Goals for tomorrow:

    Were you in an accident or did you have an injury making it hard to walk and giving you pain? I've struggled with knees and hip problems with subsequent surgeries so know how frustrating it is to want to walk and get the exercise but not be able to because of the pain! Hope you are on the mend!

    I think that it is just my fibromyalgia getting progressively worse. I've had this problem every summer for the last few years, but it hasn't completely gone away this year as the weather has cooled. I am working on getting a diagnosis and keeping my fingers crossed that it isn't MS or something equally serious. Basically, my feet hurt like heck and feel like they are on fire most of the time. I had a couple of times this summer where I had to go up stairs on my butt because I could not walk, and times where I could not stand long enough to cook a meal.

    I've got major health issues--5 different metabolic diseases, I'm a brain aneurysm survivor, etc. I lost nearly 100 pounds here a few years ago, but I've had a hard time finding the energy to properly take care of myself since I returned to full time work. Striking a good balance is really tricky!


  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    @zizzybumble - I’m so sorry you had to make that decision. It’s so hard. Like others have said though, I think it’s good that you are staying with your Mom.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    Well I’ve read and caught up, have just finally sat down from after work and it’s already 9pm.

    I finally worked up the courage to call a dentist. I’ve been having a toothache since July. I hate dentists, I had such a traumatic experience when I was young, I haven’t been in more than 20 years. We made a plan to get everything fixed and I found out I have excellent benefits. I didn’t even have to pay a deductible.

    The last two nights I’ve been working on ornaments. I have to show you the ornaments I made last night. Kaitlyn painted their faces for me.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
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    I love them!!
    And so does Marley lol! She's stood over my shoulder going wowww!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    edited November 2019
    @Faebert, hope your kids are feeling better, it's really difficult when you work and they're not well.

    @ZizzyBumble , hugs to you having to make that hard decision. You'll make your Mum happy being there. Could you and your husband have your own mini-Christmas on a different day? Will you be home for New Year? You know now you live in Scotland the big celebration is on Auld Years Night? :)

    @Sowflake, love the decorations :)


    JFT Wednesday 20th Nov

    Back exercises yes
    Drink enough yes
    Do not buy chocolate none bought
    Gratitude yes
    Lift the big bag yes
    Get delivery of hospital equipment yes
    Shopping/banking/bills for parents yes
    Check electrical forms for work no, ran out of time

    Yesterday was a long and stressful day. Hopefully today will be calmer.

    JFT Thursday 21st Nov

    Back exercises
    Drink enough
    Do not buy chocolate
    Gratitude
    Lift the big bag
    Check electrical forms for work, now urgent
    Pack and load car for work tomorrow, urgent
    Walk

    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 5

    NAME Ellie
    SW 180
    GW 175
    CW 21/11 179 -1lb
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Thank you for your kind words @PackerFanInGB, @snowflake1968 and @terririchards.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Thursday 21 November

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Attend to Happy scale trend - eat below maintenance.

    Off to the shops today for fruit and veg plus batteries for the food and “human” scales. The scales not being cooperative and gives varying weights. It’s a beautiful day, there’s a lovely golden light and the sea is blue and calm. I’ll take the camera with me and might stop to take photos.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Get cart. Print honors project and One Pager directions.
    3. Class 1: Grammar unit 3 practice. Finish book. Project introduction?
    4. Class 2-3: Grammar unit 3 practice. Make up presentations. Chapter 3. Project introduction? Check Goodreads updates.
    5. Planning: CALL PARENTS. Read 20 pages of Stamped. Update Goodreads. Put presentation grades in PS.
    6. Run 2 miles. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Input grades? Dinner: Pizza. PUT MAKEUP BAG IN SCHOOL BAG. TAKE LAYERS.
    8. Prep cheese and parfait. Prep celery. Pack lunch. Log all food. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:50.
    10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. She Should Run vision statement. Group checks for clear main idea, what else? Tuesday 11/26 writer meeting. Wed 12/5 dept meeting 7 AM. Thu 12/6 workshop; need sub plans.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 196.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: Mary Poppins Sun Dec 8 1:15. Amen Corner Thu Dec 19 5:45. EGL Fri-Sat 3:30.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.

    WFTY: Climbing.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Done all the girls xmas shopping lol!
    Current sat in the car and it's rammed with toys and clothes lol! It's a bit hard because we need the pram for the girls but also need the boot space for everything! So we've just got bits and bobs everywhere lol
    Gonna be fun emptying it later.. NOT.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,954 Member
    JFT - Wednesday Nov 20
    2L of water - 👿
    Log all food - 🙂 it was not pretty
    Exercise 15 minutes - 🙂
    Gratitude Journal - 🙂

    JFT - Thursday Nov 21
    2L of water
    Log all food
    Exercise 15 minutes
    Gratitude Journal

    Have to run to work, will catch up later again.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Had to tell Marley that santas elves are coming to pick them all later to wrap and bring on xmas day! She keeps asking to play with them!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    Recap W 11/20 ~ Due to horrible eating/sleeping T night, changed alarm & didn't walk on treadmill before work as planned. Busy week & hard to fit in other times. Mad at myself. Maybe some kind of workout tonight?
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 16,507 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 47 floors :smiley:
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / NO evening snacking / net calories zero / 14c water = Net cals -87 :neutral: sodium -1,397 >:) sugar -29, fiber & protein excellent, 14c water
    3) Continue to clear Inbox backlog :smiley: current backlog gone, next is outdated stuff / Cognos training online :) & arranged for hands-on with IT
    4) Evening: winter market (remember cash at lunch time) :) / pick up forgotten item at Woodman's or Sam's :) a pain but done / wash pants/jeans :) / make apple crisp / wash dishes / other? decided to take advantage of mild temps around 40(F) / snow/ice on roads now melted and walked dog 3.06 mi 55:21... dog wore her blaze orange vest w/ reflectors & we both wore our LED gear = dog so happy (me too) :smiley: / charged headlamp & LED dog collar after :)
    5) Unplug 9:00 :) / floss :s / retainers :s / BED & TV OFF 10:20 :smiley: by 10 (treadmill workout R before work)

    JFT R 11/21
    1) X-trained (circuit/weights) before work = happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water
    4) Chapter emails / prep for board meeting / prep PA-F folders / reduce Inbox backlog / review more for Cognos / maybe start GA-PT review
    5) Evening: NO choir / make turkey ole / wash dishes / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / BED & TV OFF 10:20 (leave 7:20 F for downtown meeting)

    Tomorrow will be a challenge: have a prof assoc board meeting downtown 0800 - 1200 with "light" breakfast and "informal" lunch after. I don't plan on workout before since I have to leave earlier than normal to get there + find parking + check in at building security. I will eat breakfast at home for a solid base (my usual winter meal of oatmeal, raisins & milk) plus take my water bottle along. Plan to skip the light breakfast (may eat fruit if available) and may or may not stay for lunch, depending on timing and what/where it is. I won't get my normal move hourly or stairs breaks in a.m. but hopeful to reach at least 5000 steps for the day. In evening, have to make sure I'm all prepped for Sat. morning holiday parade ~ I've volunteered in the staging area 25+ years, and have decided this is my last year.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT
    1. Log all food ✔
    2. Water ✔
    3. Eat packed lunch ✔
    4. Cook dinner at home ✔
    5. Empty/fill dishwasher ✔
    6. One load of laundry ✔
    7. Atleast 2 daily essentials; stretch at work ✔
    8. Bed by 9, lights out by 930 ✔
    9. Daily reminders to carry until completed; pay tolls bill, pick paint colors, order bear rug, order diaper cake centerpieces, quote mushroom cupcakes, pay oil budget bill, replace kitchen light bulbs (DH), switch cell phone plan to prepaid, change name on work/bank/credit cards, update w2, tour g hospital, DH's car to mechanic (remind him to call)

    JFT
    1. Log all food
    2. WATERS! - late start, drink more today I've been really thirsty at night and then up all night using the bathroom!
    3. Eat packed lunch
    4. Cook dinner at home - fish/veg/rice
    5. Fill/Run dishwasher
    6. One load of laundry
    7. At least two daily essentials PLUS stretch at work
    8. Bed by 9, lights out by 10
    9. Daily reminders to carry until completed; pay tolls bill, pick paint colors, order bear rug, order diaper cake centerpieces, pay oil budget bill, replace kitchen light bulbs (DH), switch cell phone plan to prepaid, change name on work/bank/credit cards, update w2, tour g hospital.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Thursday 21 November

    Log accurately :)
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Water >:)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)
    Attend to Happy scale trend - eat below maintenance. :)

    Off to the shops today for fruit and veg plus batteries for the food and “human” scales. The scales not being cooperative and gives varying weights. It’s a beautiful day, there’s a lovely golden light and the sea is blue and calm. I’ll take the camera with me and might stop to take photos.

    No photos and it was cold!

  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT FRIDAY!
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Gym
    4. Healthy dinner
    5. Journal
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Friday 21 November

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Water
    Fitbit exercise goals
    Attend to Happy scale trend - stay below maintenance
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Review plans. PUT MAKEUP BAG IN SCHOOL BAG. TAKE LAYERS.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Get cart. Print Villain Narrative rubric for N.
    3. Class 1: Grammar unit 3 practice. Finish book. Begin project.
    4. Class 2-3: Grammar unit 3 practice. Make up presentations. Chapter 4. Project introduction? Check Goodreads updates.
    5. Planning: CALL PARENTS. Read 20 pages of Stamped. Update Goodreads. Put ALL grades in PS. Email parent.
    6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Input grades? Dinner: Ham roll-ups. Head to garden.
    8. Log all food. Set up JFT for tomorrow.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:50.
    10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. She Should Run vision statement. Group checks for clear main idea, what else? Tuesday 11/26 writer meeting. Wed 12/5 dept meeting 7 AM. Thu 12/6 workshop; need sub plans. Bring water flavors, gum, and makeup bag to school.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 196.6

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
    6. Medical: Dentist Apr 30 8 AM but check on meetings and RS. Onco Apr ???. PCP Schedule for July. ObG schedule for October. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: Mary Poppins Sun Dec 8 1:15. Amen Corner Thu Dec 19 5:45. EGL Fri-Sat 3:30.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
    9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike rack for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter. Community Kitchen. Emerge Georgia training.

    WFTY: Climbing.
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,045 Member
    JFT Thursday 21st Nov

    Back exercises yes
    Drink enough almost
    Do not buy chocolate none bought, and the only reason I didn't buy was because I'd written it on here, I really wanted to buy some for the weekend!
    Gratitude yes
    Lift the big bag yes
    Check electrical forms for work, now urgent yes
    Pack and load car for work tomorrow, urgent yes, very last minute, but done
    Walk walked into town to arrange some stuff for parents, it's was very cold

    JFT Friday 22nd Nov

    Don't procrastinate, get on with the work
    Only eat the food I'm carrying with me today, don't buy extra
    Walk if there's time

    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE 5

    NAME Ellie
    SW 180
    GW 175
    CW 22/11 179 -1lb