WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020
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What I really long for? The first thing that came to mind was more time.
Then I thought "Well, I have more time, but I'm just frittering it away, day-dreaming!"
Then, I thought, "Well, actually, day-dreaming isn't frittering it away, as I come up with some of my best creative ideas when I'm Day-dreaming!"
So finally, what I really long for is more time to just sit and day-dream! 😂 Maybe I should just be content with things as they are.
Individual perceptions: I know that DH and I definitely see colours differently, and I'm sure we perceive tastes differently.
What makes my heart skip? Almost everything. 😂 But especially when I create something, like a poem, or a picture. And music, and dancing, reading, just living, really. It's always better than the alternative.
This was especially brought home to me today as I had another funeral to attend. Found out mid morning that the husband of a friend had died last Saturday and the funeral was at 12.00. Was able to rearrange my day to give her a little support. David had heart issues, but it was still a shock.
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Coronavirus -- https://www.health.gov.au/news/coronavirus-update-at-a-glance
The big concern here are the number of students returning to or coming to Tasmania for university. Last semester, there were about 4000 Chinese students. In my classes, if there are (let's say) about 500 students, approx. 300 of them might be Chinese, approx. 200 of them might be Indian (from various parts of India) and 1 of them is a Canadian-Australian (that would be me).
If it were just a matter of me going to work, it would be less of a concern because I'd only be in contact with a small number of Chinese students on the bus or wherever. But the prospect of being crammed into lecture theatres with hundreds who might have been exposes to the virus. Don't get me wrong, the Chinese students are great and I like working with them ... but in this particular situation, that's where the virus is most rampant.
Longing -- my response was, and is, "it's complicated". Most of it has to do with my husband and healing on many different levels.
The Senses of Taste and Smell -- Heather, you mentioned that if your partner didn't share the same tastes and love of food as you, that would mean divorce. I wonder if you'd feel the same way if your partner lost his sense of taste and smell.
It doesn't take much to lose the sense of smell in particular. Even just a fall and a little bump on the head can knock the sense of smell out and as we age, it often changes or diminishes.
https://www.healthline.com/health/anosmia#causes
There are receptors inside the nose that send information through nerves to the brain. Anosmia can occur if any part of this pathway is damaged. There are many conditions that can cause this damage, including:
old age
Alzheimer’s disease
brain tumors
Huntington’s disease
hormonal problems
underactive thyroid
medications, including some antibiotics and high blood pressure medications
multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
schizophrenia
epilepsy
diabetes
exposure to chemicals that burn the inside of your nose
brain or head injury
brain surgery
malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies
radiation therapy
long-term alcoholism
stroke
As we've learned, I'm a supertaster and texture eater and have been as long as I can remember. If I have surgery on my nose to correct my deviated septum, that might change ... I might regain a more normal sense of smell. But it doesn't really matter to me because I'm used to how I am. And food has always been mostly fuel for me anyway.
My husband used to have a great sense of smell and taste which he used in the orchard business. Now he doesn't have either.
So when we eat, it's kind of like the blind leading the blind.
But it doesn't matter. We love each other and enjoy other things in life. I'm just thrilled that he can do as much as he can.
Machka in Oz
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grandmallie wrote: »morning Ladies~I am up dressed and having my tea..and Aflie barking at the tv... all is normal
yesterday a better day, i was running around crazy.. my son, I love him dearly but he has no clue of reality.. he has been driving a 1997 toyota corolla with almost 300,000 miles on it and took it in for a oil change.. well the front axle is broken.. i asked Dan what do you have in savings.. oh about 500.00 , you need a couple thousand I told him..and he said well why dont you buy it for me.. he is 35 yrs old man working part time at a grocery store.. uhhh no.. I am not doing that. but he needs to do something..he lives a couple miles away...from work..
I am working 9-5 today.. and 7:45 -5 tomorrow and will go to Zina's dad funeral on Saterday..
That's easy walking distance.
I'd suggest cycling but 2 miles is almost too short to bother with cycling.
On this, I would love to be able to cycle to and from work. Unfortunately, there are a couple significant obstacles:
1) The bicycle parking in my building is questionable. I don't feel particularly comfortable with it.
2) It's not an easy ride ... 17 km with quite a hill and lots of traffic.
If they improved the parking, I might try it once a week or something. But one day I'd like to work at a job where I could cycle or walk again.
M in Oz
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I raced tonight.
I finished in 8th place!!!
I haven't sustained a heart rate over 160 bpm for 43 minutes and 22 seconds in years.
I had to lie down with my feet up after.
Zwift has these cycling races. People from all over the world sign up for them, we all get on our bicycles on trainers, and they start at a designated time.
This race was 18.5 km and started at 8:10 pm my time.
I got there a bit early and warmed up ... maybe just a bit too long. If I do this again, I might go for a shorter warm up.
And then the countdown and the group of us were off. I stuck with the front 2 riders for about 3 km and then 2 more joined our little group of 3. At about 6 km, the group split up ... some really took off and I dropped off the back, and was then passed by a couple riders. I tried to catch them and would occasionally get close but not quite.
With 5 km to go, I was struggling. I wanted to stop! But there were riders behind me and I was holding 8th position, so I kept pushing and pushing and finally it was finished!!
Oh there were 2 intermediate sprints and I placed 5th on those!!!
Way back when, before I got into the long distance audax/randonneuring side of cycling, I raced. I raced for 3 years and stopped when it got too political. But a little part of me still likes the idea of racing. I'm a bit shy about doing it in real life, especially in this area where it is so hilly ... so maybe these Zwift races are the way to go!
Distance: 18.63km
Elevation: 192m
Moving Time: 44:08
Elapsed Time:45:11
Speed: Avg: 25.3km/h | Max: 49.7km/h
Heart Rate: Avg: 167bpm | Max: 175bpm
Cadence: Avg: 79 | Max: 99
Power: Avg: 119W Max: 185W
Calories: 383
Perceived Exertion: Hard
Machka in Oz
I'm actually feeling remarkably well today after doing that. I must have got the endorphins moving!If you feel the urge (I know I did) please answer Lisa's question " What do you long for?" And also give input on assisted suicide as Luci requested. Both important topics. BUT... you know me...going to flip our little thread and get some good mojo going into February. Here is my question to you, What makes your heart skip a beat? You know...the things that make you extraordinarily happy/proud. The things that make you want to spin, flex your muscles, do a back flip? Tell me!
Probably this sort of thing. Or the ultradistance cycling.
I miss it.
Machka in Oz3 -
Freeing told my family Im not coming. The end chapter closed. Don’t got time for that nonsense.
Daughter proud I stood up for myself!
Tomorrow my Dad visits 2-3hrs (JRs limit before he wants nap marches Pawpaw to the door says you go now...lol JRs an odd one) .Saturday me time exercise to rest.
Machka- Dads head injury his smell was first to go he can’t even smell gas line leak to fire. So he panics if he hears an alarm because he can’t gauge it as okay to worst.
Amber Tx
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Home from a long day of work. And a long day tomorrow.. will catch up this weekend3
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Lisa, I didn't feel that the thread got dragged into a darker place, still just a bunch of gals chatting with their "besties!"
"supertasters" I don't think I fall into that group, but I am somewhat fussy about what I eat, peppers are definitely not on my list of top ten faves. Not fond of overly spicy food either, and as I age I find that I have to be very careful about eating stuff that is too rich, tummy does not react well. I can have a little bit, but not too much, which is better for me anyway, as there's way too many calories in that kind of stuff anyway!
Death with dignity, I had DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders for both of my parents. They were both ready to go, and neither would have appreciated being kept alive by machine. When my time comes, I don't want any extraordinary things done to keep me going either. I most certainly would not throw myself in front of a train, but a handful of pills is something I would consider if I were terminal. Canada is grappling with the assisted suicide thing, it is legal, but there are a lot of hoops to jump through and you must be terminal, but still with it enough to made an informed decision. Trying to prevent the heirs from hastening great aunt Ida's demise is a real thing!
Allie, your son needs to walk to work for a bit, and maybe that will encourage him to either get another job, or get more hours at his current one. You do not need to pay to fix his car and good for you for saying no!
Many more I wanted to reply too, but I am at work and got interrupted when I first started this so can't remember any of it, so..... Hugs to those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island3 -
My picture, and my light switch that has kind of the same theme.👍
💖Rebecca13 -
Got an e-mail from the YM. they are closing the pool for 3 weeks for repairs that cannot wait for the usual closure in the summer. Boo. The regular class instructor and I are going to get together and go try the new YM in Everett during the time the pool is down. It will be closed from Feb 9 until March 1. I may also go the YM in Mill Creek but that is a much longer drive for me and I do not like their pool as well. Maybe the weather will be nicer during that time and I can do more work outside.
Karen VA and Lisa Ar - I had trouble with both urinary and fecal incontinence in the past. I went to a PT who is a specialist in women's issues. It was quite helpful. Used some biofeedback. I now have some urinary issues but just when I sneeze or with heavy coughing.
What I long for? Financial security I think. Not millions just enough to feel like I could handle things that come up with ease.
What makes my heart sing? Beauty in nature and music, both singing myself and listening.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA6 -
Rebecca love it!0
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What I long for? I've been working on manifesting a life that is serene, carefree, debt free and fun. I've been so inspired by my widowed friends who emerged from the grips of long term caring for an ailing DH, and have reinvented themselves once their partner made his transition.
Ironically, I have been thinking of redoing my will and advanced directives to (a) change my main beneficiary and POA to brother and (b) give detailed instructions for what I want in the event I'm diagnosed with dementia.
Karen in VA: Thank you for the info. I will ask my PCP if I can get a test for ovarian cancer.
Debbie: I'm so sorry I can't be closer to take you away for coffee and share stories of how bad my alcoholic mother was to my brother and me. I still have emotional scars. Like Heather said, the present is my present to myself. My word for 2020 is NOW because I constantly need reminding to stay grounded and not retreat into a puddle of bad memories and lousy self-esteem. Feel my (((cyber-hug))) and know that on this forum you are very safe.
KJ: I love your question! What makes my heart skip a beat? Salsa dancing, with a great partner, to live music....Merengue music is what I listen to when I'm wearing a headset in the gym. It lifts my mood and energy.
Rant below. Skip if you want.Today was another low energy, zero patience day. DH was up obsessing over cleaning the sink until 4 AM. I tried numerous times and various ways to get him to come to bed, but he was wired. And, yes, I had given him melatonin, valerian, and other homeopathic soothers. Once he did come to bed, I couldn't sleep. 😩😩😫🥱 I was a zombie all day. He is responsive to affection and kindness, but I just didn't have it today, so he's been cranky and more confused than usual, which just makes me feel worse....😔 Stupid cold in the nose not helping either. A good night's sleep will certainly help me reset. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Hope you all are staying well. We can do this.
Rori
Living for NOW
Colorado Foothills
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I learned a long time ago to be careful about what I wished for. Now I am content wherever I am and stay in the moment. It works for me.
Barbie6 -
Very big hugs to those who have to deal with a close family member or friend committing suicide
What makes me jump for joy? To see or know of my children being successful
Had Newcomer bowling tonight
Allie – let your son walk to work some. It won’t hurt him…
SueWA – they just changed the time of my water class from 8:30 to 8. From what I understand, they have the children swimming at the same time as the class and Monday the kids were real loud. It’s interesting how fast they responded to the complaint of noise. Guess they’d prefer not to have the kids with the adults. So they gave us the option of changing days or having the class earlier. We opted to have the class earlier, which I don’t mind one bit. Wish the extremepump class was earlier
Rori - (((HUG)))
Michele NC
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym, fog- 8.42min, 133mhr, 10.9amph, 1.58mi= 60c
apple watch- 62c
SKI MACHINE- 20min, 20resist, 6incl, 128mhr, 110ahr, 111astrpm, .85mi= 117c
apple watch- 116c
STAIRCLIMBER- 10min, 123ahr, 135mhr, lvl7, 678steps, 1042floors= 87c
apple watch- 101c
floor exercises- 3min, 2sets of 15ea, 103mhr, 3 diff core exercises= 8c
apple watch- 31c
bike ride gym 2 dome, fog- 5.51min, 139mhr, 15.2amph, 1.48mi= 45c
apple watch- 46c
bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 16.17min, 143mhr, 11.2amph, 3.04mi= 143c
apple watch- 111c
jog sta 2 wrk- 5.24min, 9.52min mi, 150mhr, .54mi= 65c
apple watch- 64c
jog wrk 2 sta, sprinkles- 4.32min, 9.57min mi, 154mhr, .45mi= 64c
apple watch- 66c
bike ride dome 2 hm, rain- 21.56min, 7.1amph, 147mhr, 2.58mi= 202c
apple watch- 157c
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Machka– I can agree with you about mushrooms. However, I love Blue Cheese! Glad your bite is improving.
Rebecca-your favorite salad is just about like mine. Cranberries with blue cheese is a great combination.
Debby in Va-so sorry for your early trauma. I see that a lot in my work. I know it takes many child victims a long time to recover as well as they can. Victims are not damaged goods. They are victims. Healing is possible.
Allie-I agree with the group-let your son walk. Enabling won’t get him anywhere.
I was glad to see several of you reference core exercises helping with bladder and related issues. I have noticed a real change after two months of focusing on core strength. I thought maybe I was just imagining it helping, but definite improvement.
Looking forward to getting through work tomorrow. Had a bunch of stuff come up that needed dealt with that isn’t pleasant but necessary. Unfortunately, put me behind on other stuff. Will get caught up soon. Will end my day at the gym so that will be good.
Off to sleep. Take care all.
Ginny in Ohio
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Barbara - I wish that was a rule on every house. What a more peaceful meal I would have had many time’s over.
Rori - that will mean a lot to your family and friends. Congrats on the last Pap smear that must be something to celebrate!
Katla - my Mouth was very bruised feeling yesterday but not bad today.
Lisa - What are you longing for? That is a good question. I think I am longing for security in several areas of my life. Financially, Marriage, Job and health.
Heather - Thats one of the best reasons I’ve heard of to do Pilates! I will have to start that.
Canada is looking at updating the laws in regards to Medical Assistance in Dying and they have a survey to complete. I have read through it and need to go back and answer the questions. I don’t want to be in pain and lingering unnecessarily and I don’t want to be a burden to my girls.
Kelly - What makes your heart skip a beat? Again I have more than one answer. Pride in my family’s accomplishments. Hearing my Mom’s voice on the rare time’s I get to hear it now. My husband still makes my heart skip a beat with just a look at time’s.
Rebecca - love the light switch it’s beautiful.
I had the best day at work today than I’ve had since Christmas. It was wonderful. We did have a meeting about infection control. The lesson learned was - wash your hands thoroughly and often - don’t touch your face - cover your coughs - stay 6ft away from someone coughing - masks won’t do it - stay home if you are sick.
Tomorrow night is our Christmas party at work for the leadership team. We cancelled it in December as we were all exhausted from doing for the residents we didn’t want to do more. We are having a gift exchange so I need to buy a gift.
It’s a game where the gifts get passed around so I need a unisex gift.
I am limiting my food and doing better this week. I just need to keep it up.
Tracey in Edmonton
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I was glad to see several of you reference core exercises helping with bladder and related issues. I have noticed a real change after two months of focusing on core strength. I thought maybe I was just imagining it helping, but definite improvement.
Ginny in Ohio
Regarding that ...
I've been to a physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic issues and she was great! She gave me lots of exercises, tips and advice ... and I know that I'm on top of things now.
She is also a lot more open about female issues than most GPs which was refreshing.
I highly recommend finding a physiotherapist like that in your area rather than just worrying about what might happen.
Machka in Oz
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Late night but wanted to respond to several items:
First-hand I believe most of us have been affected by suicides at sometime in our lives. I believe that today's society has many folks feeling ALONE. Our villages can be more limited. I love this group of STRONG women for support. If something is bothering you, please share. We are here and supportive! Someone in this group has experienced the same thing and can give tips and suggestions.Lisa you didnt make things gray, you just brought some interesting openings apparentky some of us needed today for discussion. Hugs to all!
Assisted suicide for terminal illnesses- I do it for my pets so they have some dignity. In the wild they go off alone. I feel better to be surrounded by loved ones. I have a DNR in place as well as a medical power of attorney in place with explicit instructions should the unthinkable happen. My family is all aware of my decisions.
What I long for- I too said time. Time to enjoy with family and friends. Currently work schedules make that difficult, but am getting better at making that time.
Foods- wow...y'all really put things in a different perspective for me. My husband can't stand green peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. I eat lots of stuffs(not Brussels sprouts, turnip greens, cabbage, or cooked pineapple) I use dried onions or onion powder when cooking. I leave peepers and mushrooms out and just put on/in my portion. Oh, I don't do soggy! Yuck!!!! Husband likes cake in a bowl with milk, dipping his Oreos, and crackers crumbled in his soup. The first time I went to his parents for corn bread and soup beans, I asked why such large plates and where are the bowls? They laughed at me and told me to put corn bread on plate and beans over it. Not happening! They got me a bowl and small plate for my corn bread. His mom still laughs about that. Tomato sauce messes with my husband's stomach. I learned to put in chopped carrots. They help with acid and give more vitamins.
What makes my heart sing- the mountains and water! I love the mountains in MD and VA and hiked them often. Now TN makes me so happy each year on vacation. The sign in my bedroom states- the mountains are calling and I must go! Singing and dancing come in close second when mountains aren't available.
Incontinence- Gall bladder made those a real issue. Still have to be mindful of food choices or the bathroom isn't close enough. I have thrown away more than one pair of undies in a restroom. Husband really is understanding. Extreme embarrassment when out with niece once, she is a PA and just assured me that *kitten* happens -lmao! Nice to know I am not alone in this. Thank you for the core tips! Have been working on posture so core is sore. Also has hysterectomy at 29. Ovaries still intact so pap smear every other year, just female check yearly since on estradiol.
I can't believe January is about over. I accomplished lots, yet my excel goals still need some work. Grandson has been sick for 2 days. Our local schools are closed for disinfecting tomorrow due to high absences. Haven't gotten together with family for birthdays because of that. No need sharing that stuffs. Spring equipment orders starting to come in. 4 weeks until our rush starts. 4 weeks to get my act and routines in place.
Ladies, you are all such blessings to me! Thank you for your thought provoking conversations and your non-judgemental support.
Time for sleep.
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Hi Gals,
Barbie – I took my lights down today – they were just white and I loved the happy glow, but a few folks were thinking I was nuts and sharing that with me, so I took them down today.
What to do on birthday – the massage idea called to me.
Tasting – my favorites in order Sweet, Savory, Sour, Salty, Bitter
From Machka “A bright medley of green, yellow and red capsicum, baked into savoury muffin topped with blue cheese and served with a side of mushrooms and wild rice.
I'll add, that in addition to wild rice tasting like the bottom of a swamp, so do mushrooms. Mushrooms are rubbery, slimy pieces of mouldy dirt.
And blue cheese is just mould. Like if you were to open your fridge and grab that container which has been sitting in the back there for the past 6 month, and open it ... the stench that comes off all that green fuzz inside the container is blue cheese.
A lunch as described above would be torture for me!! I'd probably order the chicken dish instead.”
That sounds like a delightful lunch to me. I actually had just mushrooms for dinner that’s all. It is amazing how different we all are! I agree with you that texture is super important. For example I love the flavor of pumpkin, but the texture of pumpkin pie is a no-go for me. Pumpkin muffins, soup, ravioli, … but NO pie.
LisaInAR wrote: »
More than anything yesterday, a very interesting question came up, and my own answer surprised me. So I thought I'd bring it to all of you. If you decide to answer, please share the first one that comes to mind.
What are you longing for?
So the first thing I thought was a husband. But I know I am not yet willing to do the work required to find one of those.
What makes your heart sing? When the god kids and/or nephew call me without me prompting them; although I have to admit that when they do it, it is almost always at midnight or 2 or some other crazy time, but I love it every time/any time.
Debbie in VA – please share with us, or if you’d be more comfortable IM me and I would be happy to listen, write, be there for you.
Kim from N. California
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(((Rori)): I’m sorry that things are difficult with your DH. He is sooooo lucky to have you. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: One of my mom’s favorite sayings was,”Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.” When I’m in wish mode, I routinely wish for health, wealth and three more wishes. Health is becoming more important all the time. Staying in the moment is a very good practice.
Snowflake: I’m glad you’re feeling better. Your meeting about infection control was filled with good strategies and practices. “The lesson learned was - wash your hands thoroughly and often - don’t touch your face - cover your coughs - stay 6ft away from someone coughing - masks won’t do it - stay home if you are sick." Every idea is a good one.
We spent the biggest part of the day looking for a new faucet set for our kitchen sink. So far, we haven’t found what we want. Our current set is 30 years old. The faucet still works well but the hot tap doesn’t work due to a broken on/off lever. I would love to find a new set just like ours was in the beginning. I hope to go to shopping again tomorrow. I’m thinking of checking out places like Home Depot. Today we checked out a plumbing center that had high prices and nothing we would like to have in our kitchen.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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@auntiebk thanks for the shout out! good job keeping up your daily goals.0
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I started tracking in morning and then didn't track lunch and "dinner".
Lunch was healthy enough: tofu, ratatouille and a little corn. Dinner was more ice cream-y.
I went for a little walk yesterday.
Class was just ok.
I was involved in union stuff. There's a big action-protest planned next week and I'm one of the main initiators of this particular action-protest. I don't have the influence to activate but encouraged some, added my 2 cents to the conception, and participated quite a bit in necessary relaying of information. Now hundreds of people are aware, probably at least 100 participating, from several different institutions. A short, detailed, 1-2 page article in a prominent magazine in the field was published last night, by a journalist in the field.
Today:
exercise
track food
clean at least 15 minutes
oh I just remembered an admin helper is coming at 2:30 today (to help with filing, etc.)
yikes.
correct papers
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For the end of January ...
Tell us about one (or more) non-scale victory (NSV) you've experienced in this first month of the year.
1. Finished Assignment 3
2. Successfully organised a 400 km cycling event
3. Cycled a 50 km ride for the first time since my husband's accident
4. Participated in a race on Zwift
5. Started running again
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morning ladies~
slept pretty well..and early work today.. so am up and dressed and having my tea. have to go get Homer out early, and then pick Dan up and drop him off early at work I get out at 5, and it will be a busy day..
yesterday not bad at work, but am a bit miffed. the 2 other girls are getting paid training for the new program,but he wants me to do mine at home,, which I dont think is fair, I will speak to him monday about it..4 -
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My word for 2020 is UNLEASH.
So, in that spirit, I joined a singing group, which has proved to be wonderful. Great NSV. Conquering inertia is always hard.
I started to put together a website in order to unleash myself onto the world. I haven't finished it yet, but I count even doing it at all as an NSV. Scary. It will get done.
Every day that I write a few words of my memoir is a huge NSV. It is always a struggle to get to the page.
Miserable weather today.
Tonight at 11 pm we leave the European Union. No comment. Too political.
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"Todo"s and "done"Done: invest 10 mins cleaning Dining Room, Chiropractor, schedule Dexa Scan and Mammo for June, walked down/up hill 6 mins 40 sec.
Bonus: 117 other cleaning LR, Kitchen, Hall, GuestBth.
ToDo: BB&B, invest 20 mins cleaning Master & Guest bd, call Chief for Visa to order turnout racks, write thank you note to Carolyn L, veg prep, bake bran muffins, call Carolyn D, line dance. Next week get complete series TDAP, following week Shingrix vaccine.
Overindulged in wine and chocolate last night, honestly logged.
Margaret, you’ve added greatly to my backpack, thank you. Sending prayers for calm, hope and help.
Lisa, most of the time I feel contented, happy. Was surprised at the sudden intensity of my response to your “longing for” question. Not your fault, and healthy for me to face. Your sneaking up on yourself similes made me smile.
Welcome back Lin!
Amber being included as an afterthought is almost as bad as not being included at all. Fortunately you can choose to build your own “family”, as you have with your hubby, your friend, and, I hope, us. You have so much of which to be proud, not just the 49+ lbs discarded but what you have survived and given your children.
Karen in Va what a very hard way to lose your BFF.
Welcome pickowitz!
Flea prayers for your son and for your pup and you. What about the possible promotion makes you most anxious?
Debby in VA was missing you, glad to hear from you even though you are understandably hurting. You are not burdening us, this is the place to tell and heal. ((hugs))
Allie, “pick Dan up and drop him off early at work”? Can he not walk the 2 miles each way?
KJ Our woods above the sea make my heart skip a beat. Line dancing makes me extraordinarily proud. Singing in the car makes me happy. Nothing on this earth could make me want to do a back flip :laugh:
Machka My most amazing NSV this month has been vacuuming regularly. Those of you who’ve been on this thread awhile know how much I loathe it, but it really is necessary with two dogs and spruce needles. If I can keep it up (and if our tax refund allows) I’ve promised to reward myself with a new vacuum cleaner, either a Roomba or a Dyson stick.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODJanuary: get up and go outside 10 mins EVERY day, even in the rain!
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Morning all! Doing the Friday dance! Yesterday was a BEAR to get through. The kids are all coming down with the crud and were inconsolable. I finally gave in about an hour before lunch and just put a movie on for them. Some times you just have to wave the white flag and call it a day. Even with the lack of physical activity in their day, they all slept a good three hours at nap time. They must have needed the sleep. So...onward into the last day of the month. Tonight I go to pick up a milk jug igloo, that another provider made for her childcare and she is passing it along to me. Putting it together will be my main task this weekend. The provider who made the igloo is the one who came and took the egg carton space ship from me. My work on that, inspired her to build the igloo. February begins our Polar/Arctic region study! I am really excited to start that and am getting some activities together for the kids. I have been doing a lot of reading on Nature Based play/care and also Reggio style classrooms and I think I am moving in that direction. Ideally, I would love to set up an outdoor classroom so that we can spend 80% of our time outside in the more moderate months of the year. It would be nice to be able to do that year round, but I can't depend on parents sending suitable cold weather gear for their kids now, when we are only outside for an hour or two each day. Getting them to send gear that kids could be in for nearly 5-6 hours, outside, would be nearly an insurmountable task (and I don't have the funds to buy the top of the line gear for six kids). ANyhow, it is nice to find the direction that I want to take my childcare and be able to set goals to get there.
What makes my heart skip a beat?- The mere thought of travel will set my heart to racing! A road trip to anywhere, plane, train, boat, whatever it takes. I had to stop watching travel shows because the racing heart would give way to such an incredible longing that I grew unhappy and irritable. (This is where I agree with Barbie as to being careful about longing). Being out in nature makes me incredibly happy (I tend to throw my arms wide and spin in circles), activities that push my boundaries (like skydiving, crossing incredibly high or narrow footbridges, rollercoasters) make me giddy with excitement. I love my husband, children and grandchildren; but my hubby hasn't evoked the "giddy" feeling in me for some time. And while my love for all of them is deep, it is just a different kind of feeling. I don't feel empowered or stronger because of that love. And the above activities make me feel strong and brave. I love those feelings because the are driven by me.
AND...I have wasted too much time blabbing about me. Love and hugs to all who need them. Kids arriving. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)3
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