WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2020
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I could not resist posting this one.
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Good Morning! I had a restless night. Doggies were freaking out this morning at a thunderstorm. DH had the window open so the house was shaking from the thunder.
Eating poorly the past few days has made me uncomfortable, achy, and weak. Hoping today I will have better self-control!
The day is supposed to brighten up and I plan to take Iris out on the porch again to swing. She seems to like the wind in her hair. The electric company will be working outside today so we are supposed to be 4 hours without electricity. Baby will not be happy with a cold bottle and no music as she sleeps!
Hope everyone has a happy day and is able to do something that lifts their spirits! I am missing a lot of you who are busy and unable to post. Hope everyone is okay!!
, Health, and Safety to All! Luci in WNC7 -
Still exercising fairly regularly ... (this is from the Reports tab here in MFP)
Machka in Oz6 -
Kate - I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend...
I'm bailing into work today like diving into a pool of water - the covid grants are piling up, and while it may all be a hiding to nothing, it will at least keep me busy. Here's your dose of young Levi. He just turned three months old on the 6th! Changing so fast I can barely keep up with it. I agree - all the baby, puppy, kitten pictures help tremendously.
More later, I'm sure.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Still here. Doing okay. Fielding more calls looking for care. My little guy that started with me last week; lasted three days and his mama (who is an ob nurse) got laid off. I have another family beginning next week, Monday. An eight month old and a 2 1/2 year old. Mama is a nurse. One of my regular families is going down to just two days a week; due to mom working less hours (physical therapist). I am just hoping I am not going to become some sort of revolving door of daycare due to people losing jobs. When I think of a revolving door of germs, it makes me want to just close for now. I will see how things pan out for the next couple of weeks. Very disheartening to lose my regular families. But...I am still here. Still getting outside every day with the kids. Still working on reigning in the carb loading. So hard, as I am now making dinner nearly every night for Tim and Colin. I wish that they would cook their own food, so I could just chill at night with an apple, a cucumber and a piece of cheese. Sorry. I am having a cranky morning. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)14
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Don't forget, KJ, that as a sole proprietor, you have the right to apply for unemployment under the current federal processes, and there's federal money to supplement the state percentage of your most recent three quarters (or however your state figures it). Thinking about you.
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Good morning! It is chilly and really windy this morning. I slept through all the storms and woke up late!
Kate Hugs!
I told my oldest daughter to quit feeding my grandson Miracle Grow. In the 6 weeks or so since I have seen him, he has matured and grown! Then she told me my youngest grand daughter is growing arm pit hair! NOOOOOO! I am thankful they are happy and healthy, but man they grow up so fast!
Have a blessed day!
Make the best choices you can!
Keep the pictures and memes coming!
Kylia in Ohio where I am already missing yesterday's weather!6 -
Did Tracey Long Back Up DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Amy Bento Metabolic Training Boot Camp DVD.
Sharon – That was Ernie
We have a few of these really light balls. You get them at WalMart. Anyway, every night Clyde (one of our cats) takes one in his mouth and walks all around the house with it in his mouth making this horrible sound like he’s dying. The first time he did it we thought for sure something was wrong. But he’s just playing. Not exactly like it’s fun at 12 midnight, but I guess it could be worse
For some reason I seem to be going on Facebook less and less. You would think that I might be going on more because I’m so bored, but I am finding the opposite to be true
Penny – I love when you share your life with us. All the pictures are so very fascinating. But, honestly, I don’t think I’d like living in such cold.
There was an article in the paper today about how people should buy gift cards to support local businesses. Sad to say, I wonder how many of them will still be in business after this is all over?
Made brownies yesterday for Jess and Vince then cut them up and put most of them in the freezer. Made more chocolate bran muffins for me to have. Now to let them cool and then I’ll cut them up
You know, now that Denise is home more, I wish I’d get more pictures of PJ. They’ve been slowing down lots. I texted her to ask her when’s a good time to Skype for Easter. Wouldn’t surprise me if I don’t get an answer.
I talked to the landscaper who does a lot of work in the neighborhood and he told me that the guy next door (I don’t even know his name, they don’t wave to almost anyone) that he was a doctor and she was a nurse. I wonder what kind of doctor (if he is one) he is. Lately he’s been home almost every day and he’s started cutting his own grass. Well, who knows?
Lisa – fantastic info for KJ. I’m always impressed with everything she does with the kiddos. You know, wouldn’t surprise me if when all this is over she has a lot more kiddos
We were sitting under the pergola yesterday, I was doing crocheting, Jess was on her computer with someone from IS, and the wind REALLY came up, it must have dropped at least 10 degrees. Vince wasn’t wearing a shirt but he went in to put one on.
Michele NC
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MICHELE ~ This was insightful...There was an article in the paper today about how people should buy gift cards to support local businesses. Sad to say, I wonder how many of them will still be in business after this is all over?
Carol in GA3 -
Morning Ladies~
I was up and out at the grocery store at 6:30 this morning . they were counting people as we went in and everyone kept there distance.. i had hand sanitizer with me and used it , wore my mask, brought everything home and washed it down and put it away..
watching little house on the prairie and will take the garbage out before it starts pouring
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on Mon 4/6, i got new shoes
rode to work and i had not realized that i ALMOST made it there in under an hr (miles to work 13.22)
Mon 4/6 time: 1 hour 1 second 13.2amph
Tues 4/7 rode w/Kirby time: 57.47min, 13.7amph,
Wed. rode the train, gave legs a day off
Today 4/9 time: 56.54min, 13.9amph
one day I'll try to hit 14amph !6 -
Hello everyone.
Yesterday was a little stressful. I had to get some much required reports/statuses completed for one of our major partners for the monies provided to us for promotions last quarter. After completing everything on Tuesday the BDM (Business Development Manager) proceeded to let me know portions of the plan changed. I love him and we work very well together. But, he has ADHD and he is like herding a clowder. I get things in pieces and it is like putting a puzzle together. And, every quarter I tell him the same thing - we must get organized with this stuff, you have to keep me in the loop, just copy me on everything regarding the plans, etc.. I wish I could dislike him but it is impossible. He really does appreciate me as well as I appreciate him and he is the one of the people I can be completely honest with without a filter. This quarter I am changing my game plan - I will be sure to touch base with him three weeks prior to the quarter ending to confirm the "final final" plan. One of the yoga lessons I have learned is it is not what the person says/does, it is how we react to it.
SuziQ - SFL
SuziQ Thanks for sharing this story and the lesson you learned from it. It has always helped me to see what I can change to make a situation better than to rail about their shortcomings.
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And this is similar to our Gratitude Calendar that we've done in Novembers.
Coping Calendar: Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind.1. Make a plan to help you keep calm and stay in contact.
Part of my plan is to stay home more days each week. I'm getting stuff done, spending time with my husband, and avoiding the crowds.
Today I'm particularly happy because I've been able to spend the whole day at home getting a bit of extra rest, listening to classical music on ABC, and working on my uni homework while my husband has been busy doing stuff in the kitchen.
In a hour and a half or so, I'll go downstairs to exercise. We would go outside, but it has been a rainy day so we've been cozy inside.
2. Enjoy washing your hands. Remember all they do for you.
They do a lot of typing ...which reminds me that I should also wipe down my keyboard more regularly. But I do actually like washing my hands. With my hot flashes, and with exercise, my hands are often quite damp. Washing with soap dries them up a little.
Last weekend I also did my nails with 5 different pastel colours of gel nailpolish.
3. Write down 10 things you feel grateful for and why.
10 Things
1. My comfortable home with its garden and view of the bay.
2. My husband and the fact that, despite the severity of his brain injury, he has made a "remarkable recovery".
3. The support of my parents even over long distances.
4. University ... which is keeping me occupied.
5. Work ... which is keeping me occupied.
6. Cycling ... which keeps me fit.
7. Music ... which I've been listening to a lot.
8. Internet ... with which I keep connected.
9. New audio visual system which is keeping us entertained.
10. God ... who is still in control.
4. Stay hydrated, eat healthy food, and boost your immune system.
I have to drink a lot of water to keep my kidneys in good shape. I do try to eat a fairly healthy diet as well.
5. Get active. Even if you're stuck indoors, move and stretch.
Absolutely!! Every day! On that note, I'm up to 352 flights of stairs in March. Each flight is 20 stairs.
6. Contact a neighbour or friend and offer to help them.
We don't see much of our neighbours, but do kind of watch out for one.
And right now my work colleagues (and friends) and I are helping each other move home.
7. Share what you are feeling and be willing to ask for help.
What am I feeling. It's a real mix. I'm happy I'm working from home and taking uni online. But this week I've been fighting back tears from time to time. Moving home made it real.
Our lives have changed and the changes will keep coming for months ahead.
Also, the beginning of the week (Mar 22) was the 2-year anniversary of my husband's accident so ... memories.
8. Take 5 minutes to sit and breathe. Repeat regularly.
I'll do that tomorrow, I think.
It's Friday night and this week has been a little overwhelming. Last weekend I was madly working on an assignment. Submitted it on Monday + intense week at work.
A good night's sleep and I'll be able to breathe a little bit more in the morning.
9. Call a loved one to catch up and really listen to them.
I'm not good at calling people ... a little bit of a phone phobia. But I email lots!
March 30
10. Get good sleep. No screens?? Well some nights I read a paper book. I am working on getting more sleep and better sleep, but lately I've been tense at night again.
March 31
11. Notice 5 things that are beautiful in the world around me. That's easy!!- Rhody
- Roses ... and BTW, Rhody is the Greek word for Rose
- The beach
- The waves crashing against the rocks
- Green ... nature
April 1
12. Immerse yourself in a new book, TV show or podcast.
I don't do podcasts and the TV shows I watch are "old" ... but I have started a new-to-me book.
April 2
13. Respond positively to everyone you interact with.
Today has been a good day for that. We nipped out to get a few things this afternoon and talked pleasantly to the checkout people.
April 3
14. Play a game that you enjoyed when you were younger.
I haven't done this yet, but I think I will pause and play some majong shortly.
I did go cycling yesterday and that's been a game I've enjoyed for ages.
April 4
15. Make some progress on a project that matters to you.
I have done some of this, in a way. Today I've been tidying, organising and cleaning. My home office area (in the dining room) looks a lot better (not quite so cluttered) and I've cleared a spot so that Rhody can sit beside me.
I've been busy catching up on a lot of things so I can start my week a little more prepared.
April 5
16. Discover your favourite music that really lifts your spirits.
I have been listening to ABC Classic during the day most days and have been enjoying it. It's interesting, varied and relaxing.
April 6
17. Learn something new or do something creative.
Well ... my courses. I'll be working on one of them this evening.
April 7
18. Fun way of doing an extra 15 min of activity? Does walking up and down the hallway tossing a purple mouse for my kitty each evening count?
April 8
19. Three acts of kindness? Smiling and being kind to sales people. Chatting to them briefly in a normal friendly way. Waving and saying hi to people walking on the other side of the street. Trying not to stress my husband out.
April 9
20. Make time for myself. Do something kind for myself. Exercise maybe? I'm having trouble with this one.
M in Oz
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Tonight I'm cooking chicken with preserved lemons, with kale.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxxPenny – I love when you share your life with us. All the pictures are so very fascinating. But, honestly, I don’t think I’d like living in such cold.
Michele NC
There's so little moisture here that the snow behaves like sand. I don't shovel it off our landing: I sweep it off. We don't have to scrape frost off our car windows: the windshield wipers brush them clean in two sweeps. It's only about once or twice a year we get snow that can be used to make snowballs or snowmen.
We've already had our ration of snowman snow for this winter. The neighborhood kids made these a couple weeks ago. Although you can't see it, the bunny on top of the doghouse originally had pink ears and nose and a yellow belly. A dusting of new snow has fallen since then, and a lot of snow has sublimated (that is, evaporated without melting first).
/Penny, grateful for the low humidity at the
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Yes that Moron was trying to get grocery stores closed down he wants all essentials closed too. Some folks are terrible sad part it worked on scaring some even more to be too scared to get food! Yes workers had Covid but with the social distancing has worked for keeping the customers safe...we swipe our cards,no baggers, no cash,they stand far apart, now sneeze shields, sanitizer they used in between each customer,y gloves - but they use the same worker toilets y break rooms so wouldn’t be surprised if that’s how they spread it.
Amber Tx
Finally slept. Daughter said her room separate from the cases she will step up cleaning since The virus is on base2 -
I think there must be a certain degree of stress about the whole situation which is seeping into my subconscious.
The last couple nights I've had odd dreams. I'm usually quite a vivid dreamer, so that's normal. But the content ...
Two nights ago, I dreamed that just as COVID-19 stuff was easing up a little bit, my husband and I did something completely out of character for ourselves ... we booked a cruise!! Cruises are not "us", so that part was a bit odd, and to do it just at the tail end of the virus was even stranger, given the disasters cruise ships have been. Plus it was a small cruise ship which wouldn't really appeal to me ... more chance of feeling the movement of the ship in heavy seas. Now in the dream, one reason why we did this very strange thing was because we figured there would be hardly anyone on this cruise. But we were wrong. It was absolutely packed with people. And sure enough ... the virus started to spread through the passengers on the cruise ship!!!
That's where I woke up ... they were taking 2 of the passengers off and the rest of us wanted off too because we knew there was a storm coming and none of us wanted to stay on board.
Last night I dreamed that everywhere I went, there were massive crowds of people. I just wanted to get a few things from the shops, but there were so many people ... I wanted to go for a walk, but crowds everywhere ... the bus, same thing.
At some point I managed to squeeze my way through the crowds and get into work, only to find that we were all saying "good bye" to each other and this one and that one just faded away.
Hoping for dreams of happier times tonight.
Meanwhile, my Easter break has begun although who would know the difference?? I've got so much to do, I can't just relax and enjoy my home time. I'd actually like to clean a bit more but all I can manage are a quick little clean here or there.
Machka in Oz9 -
I've never felt as cold as during the months we spent in Norwich, England - even though the temperature never went anywhere near freezing.
Ha! That reminds me of a Mark Twain quote that goes something like; "The coldest winter I've ever experienced was a summer in San Francisco."
I love the pictures of Norway!
I share your concern for Sweden and the US. I will also add the UK. And I miss Mexico so much, even though we were just there in December. Sometimes I begin to fear that we will never be able to go again, but I know that is ridiculous. This will pass.
It was 70 here yesterday, so I did my afternoon meeting from my back porch. During the meeting, my dog decided to do his business in the background. One of the participants said, Oh, what a cute dog . . . oh my. We all laughed, and I held my hand up to block the view until he was finished.
It's supposed to be 75 here today. I am so thankful for the sun and the warmth. There were a lot of people out walking, running, and bike riding yesterday.
Much love,
Flea
Willamette Valley, Oregon4 -
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Machka: Thanks for posting the coping calendar. I have it printed and taped to my desk. This is call a loved one day. I like it. I hope to chat with my kids via phone or texts. I’ve had good contact with them thanks to telephone, facetime and txt. :flowerforyou:
Felicia: Today I plan to walk the dog down to the end of the road where there is an off-leash dog park. I’m hoping to soak up some of nature’s Vitamin 3D in order to boost the D3 I swallow in pill form.
I’m happy this morning. We have a “bright sunshiney day” and the song is running in my head. Thank you, Jimmy Cliff.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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