WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2019

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    What do you do? Maybe some of the others might want to share their success strategies and exercise.

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota/Arizona

    CI<CO

    And a variety of different exercise but my favourite is cycling. :)


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Does anyone else HATE paperwork?

    I don't HATE it ... but I'm not fond of it. Plus I've let everything go for so long, I would need a solid week working about 10-12 hours a day to get anywhere close to on top of it. So .... I end up not doing anything about it.

    However, it's one of the things on my list for this next month ... to try to make some headway with the paperwork.

    Interestingly and oddly, I can hire someone to do just about everything here. We've got a guy who does our lawn. I've hired housecleaners to do floors and bathroom. When we get closer to spring, I'll hire someone to do our windows.

    Look ... we've got this company that does it all! https://jims.net/services/ (although we get our lawns done by someone else). But the one thing they don't do is to help a person with the filing and paperwork.

    I've looked and looked for someone to do that but all I come up with are personal organisers who either want to charge a massive amount to come in and do stuff (like $120/hour!!) or who run seminars about how to organise yourself. I know how to do it ... I just want someone else to do it.


    Machka in Oz

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Karen in VA, what a mess. Even if/when Jordan repairs it completely, mightn't the compressor fail again, likely after the warranty expires?. What a cluster!
    Allie, could Dr.'s wife come in and cover to avoid incurring overtime? :laugh: then maybe she'd get a clue :noway:
    Nancy from MI those are some motivating rewards, and realistic daily steps to achieve them.
    Tracey a VERY happy anniversary to you and Rodger. 32 years, well done!
    Vickie 3 days doesn't sound like enough vacation to me ;) Safe travels!
    Terri 53 years, WOW! You must have been kindergartners ;)
    Heather :brokenheart: for DDIL's grandmother's jewelry. That hurts my heart. Okie's right, ANYONE could slip into a pocket and you'd never know. Time to put the really precious, irreplaceable things into a locking strongbox or safety deposit box.
    Rita is there no A/C in the rental office? Yikes!

    Hmm, the neighbor who is a semi-retired water engineer was going to stop by this evening and tell us what kind of water testing and how much $$. What I really want him to do is test, treat as necessary and give an estimate for simplifying the system. But alas, its 9: pm, Joe's already in bed. Think I'll call him and postpone to his next available time.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    Meditate 8/30, knee exercises 9/30, 60 g protein 10/30, vits+rx 9/30, play with Tumble 3/30, AF 11/30, steps: 6608
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for June might be equilibrium.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
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    MORE ON OUR GIRL BULLWINKLE:
    I'm so thankful for all of your thoughts and good wishes. the vet said it was aggressive form of cancer. she gave her maybe 1-1/2more months.

    So sorry. :(

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Finished long term 100 page goal
    was writing in bed today. and then had shower and breakfast in bed...

    Was that your goal for June? If so ... congratulations! :)


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    A new friend, with TBI, has an appointment Thursday at 10:00 am PDT. Please send healing thoughts and prayers for best possible outcomes.

    Machka so thankful for your sharing of DH and your experiences. Helps me find appropriate responses to my new friend's issues.

    So sorry to hear about your friend with TBI. It's definitely a challenge ... for the person and everyone around.


    M in Oz

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    ✔️1. weigh in 58.9
    - 2. log all
    ✔️3. 30 min exercise
    - 4. five minutes meditation
    - 5. Take care of at least 3 shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count)
    - 6. At least 15 min cleaning
    -7. At least 5 min day filing
    -8.average 1100 calories net,

    • Overall Feeling : ok
    • Log all : to do
    • Exercise : 20 min elliptical plus walking to gym and back
    • 1100 calories net average :
    •3 Short term writing/admin per week: 1 done this week
    •cleaning :
    •filing

    Grateful :
    1. got to gym
    2. sunny day
    3. some high integrity colleagues
    4. mild weather
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @Machka9 that sounds pretty good for your exam. do you try doing mock exams for yourself to get down the timing?
    I actually had a great guy doing some paperwork last year. he took boxes home and filed them (10-12 hours) and then we met 2x a month for 2h and I would stay on top and make slight headway. but he was a bit hyper sensitive and stopped (unfortunately). He apparently works with very well-to-do people and I think he was giving me a discount and that probably came into play, long-term : it was motivating to find a reason to not continue. He charged 30 euros and hour and was very competent. But he charges some other people the double for his time. That is really a niche for people to develop as so few people do that work (especially well). The 100 pages was one of my goals. The corrector is still going over stuff and I still need to reread, but my hardest part is over. I'm not totally happy with what I've produced, which is not a finished draft.

    @coastalgosgal I'm sorry about your sister.

    @Poerava14 I'm so sorry about your brother. I hope things work out ok.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited June 2019
    I've got a ton of work today. Basically 2 meetings

    one from 11:30-1:30 at one school, hopefully interesting
    I need to look at the files again and take notes.

    one from 2:30 to ? at another school - unsure if it'll be interesting. the content is important but some people are interesting.

    I have to give in notes for 4 classes. I have some written assignments to correct before giving notes.

    that may be this evening.

    my place is a mess so I think I will do the dishes and at least 15 min of cleaning. that stil leaves me at least 1.5h to review notes.

    and, if time, start getting grades together.
    at this school for no good reason, we have to fill in a weird chart rather than entering the grades online (as many other teachers do) it's messed up.





  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited June 2019
    Heather you look lovely, but then you always do. What a beautiful tribute to Ros. Well done.

    Beth - I am praying all goes well for you. You may recall, I had that horrible rash (huge splotces) three years ago when were on a three month trip in the motor home. I went to several doctors, they ran all kind of tests, sent me to the hospital for further testing, etc. I was also told by one doctor it may be lupus, thankfully it wasn't. After all the tests, they never could determine the cause. They put me on steroids for a week, 14 days, one month every time I was back off the steroids the rash came back within 24 hours. I was eventually put on steroids for three months and it didn't return after that. Hopefully your rash will end on the same positive note. Biggest Big Hugs <3

    We have a grandson son getting married in July and another in December. Oh my goodness.

    Love you my friends,
    Janetr OKC
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Beth sending you healing thoughts.

    KJ, Kelly how are you?

    Happy Friday everyone, I'm looking forward to putting this week behind me, I'm letting my negative thoughts run the show lately and it's time that stops. Anyway, I'm looking forward to a family get together this Sunday for my twin niece and nephew's high school graduation and a little nod to father's day. Hope to have nice weather and a pleasant drive to PA for the get together, haven't been surrounded by my big family in a very long time.

    NYKAREN
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Welcome to all the new posters here. :)

    We were all new once!

    Jump right in and tell us a little bit about yourselves.


    Machka in Oz
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Workoutaholic ~ Welcome! My Pom looks just like yours!

    Carol in GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    im on 2nd day of antidepressants. Still feeling off. And not at all looking forward to work.. I pray my way through everyday.

    It takes a good week, or more likely two weeks, before antidepressants take effect. And in fact, you may feel worse before you feel better. But even if you have some really low days, stick with them, and one day a week or two from now, you'll feel better. :)

    M in Oz

  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Allie ~ I have lived on antidepressants for most of my adult life...runs in my family. Take care and give them time to work.

    Carol in GA
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited June 2019
    Workoutahloic50 wrote: »
    Y’all seem like a tight group of ladies who really support each other.Do y’all have room for one more?

    Always room for one more. Jump right in, tell us a little about yourself and a name you'd like to be called. If you sign each post it helps us keep every one straight. Welcome :)

    Janetr OKC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :) Busy day planned. I walked the dogs for 40 minutes when we got up, just finished breakfast. We'll walk for about 90 minutes then I'll teach my beginner line dance class. Jake has an appointment today with the doctor to talk about the latest blood test results and whether he'll need more cancer treatment. Later there will be time to work in the yard and then watch some TV and ride the exercise bike.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    Barbiecat,I’m sorry to hear that y’all are dealing with cancer.I’ve had family that has had it and my youngest daughter just got her pap results back and it’s abnormal.Shes So upset,but I tried to tell her it’s going to be alright.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    grandmallie wrote: »
    im on 2nd day of antidepressants. Still feeling off. And not at all looking forward to work.. I pray my way through everyday.

    It takes a good week, or more likely two weeks, before antidepressants take effect. And in fact, you may feel worse before you feel better. But even if you have some really low days, stick with them, and one day a week or two from now, you'll feel better. :)

    M in Oz

    for me when i was on them, i took a month.. if i didn't feel a change, they would try another pill, so another month. until i got the right one that worked for you. it's hard, but let it do it's work. if you don't feel any improvement, talk to your doc about trying another one.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    I had some trouble signing on on this computer today so it made it difficult to comment.

    Hope everyone is having a Blessed day!

    Allie I agree with others. Tell yourself to hang in there one more day and things will get better. As you have heard my recent story of my son who went from catatonic, no food or drink for three days, frozen in his body to walking a mile with me in a week I am now a firm believer in the power of the human spirit and faith. I kept telling my son how proud I was of how hard he is fighting to get well.

    I will say the same to you. I am proud of your fighting spirit. It is easier to applaud others when things are going right, and they are doing well. I believe the unsung heroes are the ones who persevere when the going gets tough.

    Enjoying Irises given to me as plants over 25 years ago. The friend has since moved to Texas. I sent her a copy of the picture too. Flowers do keep on giving.

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Rebecca))) So sorry your sister is caught up in alcoholism. My auntie was, too. She & her DH were drinking buddies. After he passed away she eventually cleaned up her alcoholism and turned back into the wonderful person she was meant to be. She was well past 60 by then. :flowerforyou:

    Nancy in MI: I love your list of progressive rewards. Brilliant! :bigsmile:

    Snowflake: I just read your advice to Allie. Brilliant! :star:

    Michelle: Your yard is beautiful! :smiley:

    Rita: Sorry to hear about your hip. DH is also having hip problems, and so is our dog. :ohwell:

    Terri in N Ireland: Happy 53rd Anniversary!!! WTG!!! :star: Our 50th will be next March.

    Heather: I am so sorry about the loss of your DIL’s family jewelry. How very cruel. :sad: I would be tempted to confront the cleaner in charge and see what she/he could do to recover the missing treasures. :grumble:

    Rita: Is the rental office at your park air conditioned? Do everything you can to stay cool. Drinking loads of water is one potentially useful strategy. :flowerforyou:

    Machka: Congrats on finishing your exam. :star:

    (((Pip))) So sorry to hear about Bullwinkle’s cancer. :cry: Our old dog is also losing ground. He has a painful hip that we’re treating with prescription pills and CBD oil. They help, but don’t always help enough. Old dogs are a treasure. :heart:

    (((Allie)))

    Barbie: Sending good thoughts for Jake. :heart:


    This morning when I got up to let the dog out for his morning “constitutional” I saw a doe in our yard. I think she may be the same one we encountered in the park at the end of the road a week or so ago. She was beautiful and graceful, and clearly not thrilled to see us. She took off at a good pace when she noticed I was there with the dog

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    grandmallie wrote: »
    im on 2nd day of antidepressants. Still feeling off. And not at all looking forward to work.. I pray my way through everyday.

    It takes a good week, or more likely two weeks, before antidepressants take effect. And in fact, you may feel worse before you feel better. But even if you have some really low days, stick with them, and one day a week or two from now, you'll feel better. :)

    M in Oz

    for me when i was on them, i took a month.. if i didn't feel a change, they would try another pill, so another month. until i got the right one that worked for you. it's hard, but let it do it's work. if you don't feel any improvement, talk to your doc about trying another one.

    Yes, I've read it can take up to a month.

    They put me on one and I went from depressed and struggling with my husband's injury into a really, really dark and horrible place for a couple weeks, and then I came out the other end and felt all right. Two weeks later my gynaecologic-oncologist decided to change what I was on so that it would help reduce my hot flashes better. So I had to go off the original ones for 2 weeks, then onto the new ones and go through those 2 weeks of dark and horrible before I finally settled on these. I'm still not positive they're 100% right, but better than nothing ... and my hot flashes have eased a lot.

    M in Oz

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