WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @Tina thanks for the thoughts on Dracula and Transylvania. It sounds scary. I'm going to start reading it today or tomorrow.

    @Ginny I change tops for work video meetings too, and make sure my hair is ok.

    @Flea yes more people are baking bread. I guess since fresh bread only keeps soft a few days (and not everyone has endless freezer space) it's a way to have fresh bread w/out going out; plus there is time to bake it. Many of my students say they are doing more cooking or baking. I'm not baking bread but am cooking more, (soups, etc.) since home at every lunch and dinner, so i can relate. I went through a bread baking period at around 20, when i was an au pair and the 2 year old would take his afternoon nap. I did see that some bakeries have massive bags of flour up front. It looked like they were selling them to the public. I guess a big family could buy a massive bag of flour for 2 months confinement.

    @Michele sorry about Lexi's health.

    I lopped off several inches (of hair) a few days ago and it's much easier to care for now. I was so overdue for a cut. Got rid of a ton of split ends and now it's not tangling anymore. it was constantly tangling previously. last May i got highlights for 1st time any color event in 20 years. (only 2 other times were 1x at age 16 and a temp dye at around age 30). I like the look but the guy put something all around my hair to offbalance the highlights without asking me, and since then my hair had been so easily snarled. I could take 30 min to unsnarl and 30 min later i'd have snarls again and the next day another 15 minutes to unsnarl, ,regardless of what kind of conditioner, mask, etc i used. Now it's all smooth and healthy again. I like the highlight look for texture but i'm gonna look for another option.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    not in great spirits. sorry but that's how it is. I had forgotten yesterday that today is a public holiday. May day. I feel like staying in bed all day, day after day. Usually people are selling lillies of the valley all over the place, and the atmosphere tends towards festive on this day.

    -these past days sometimes when i eat i start sneezing and acting allergic. I don't know why, it doesn't seem to be when i'm eating something unusual.


    i had ordred a kitchen scale to replace broken one and a computer cable to replace broken one and Amazon says they were delivered April 14th but i never got them. We had a replacement concierge then but it seems unlikely that he'd ve stolen those and not the iphone i got at the same time. They are supposed to call Tuesday. Of course the computer cable is a big deal.

    -I think i might have something physically. I had a diagnosis of shingles (which is tiring). I had 2 possible diagnosis of Coronavirus (one at time of cough at early confinement and another at time of fever in mid confinement. I'd be willing to wager that at least 30% of Parisians have had the virus, and i interacted with a lot of people and groups in several different places, a few weeks before confinement. A couple of my closest friends had mild cases, but i wasn't in physical contact with them just before. I was supposed to get a in depth blood exam in march but it's put off until June. My MD also prescribed an abdominal and thoracic CT scan if i don't feel better. I've never gotten a CT scan due to the radiation. With advance planning you can get an MRI here at very low (around 69 euros or 69+2) cost w no co-pay so i prefer that. But i guess CT is better for something.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    :)Karen in Virginia, Thanks for sharing the "no children will die" story. I have no experience that is as profound as that, but I have frequently said, "no children will go hungry" regarding financial setbacks that seem huge or unfair and realizing that "no children will go hungry" has put the setback in perspective.

    :) I loved the stories of husbands sleeping through big noisy events. Jake wears earplugs and sleeps through some stuff but nothing like that.

    :) When I turned the page to the May calendar, I saw three birthdays, the date of flea meds for the pets, and a dentist appointment that was scheduled in January. As someone said, "sure didn't need to buy a daily planner for 2020".

    :) Jake has all the ingredients laid out for making rye bread with chopped pecans. Yum.

    :)Kelly, what great news about the expansion of your child care business and the inclusion of your husband.

    :) I finished April averaging over 14,000 steps a day---not a record for me, but a good number.

    :)Tracey, I'm sure the staff where you work will create some strong guidelines for people coming to visit.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Vic UK- so true never know who does stuff for attention anymore. If they are real diaries that’s remarkable definitely a good family keepsake. If not then well hopefully it will give hope to some ,hopefully if she’s lying 🤥 the lady will not become famous.

    Milk- I ordered some shelf staple almond milk for when we need it for JR can’t find any. We got a jug in the fridge.

    Water - I use a huge measured bottle so no need to keep track having a 1.5-2litter water jug fill it up wash reuse or replace with the next one I get I drink it all up in 24hours so I know my intake.

    Amber Tx

    Today still no idea my meals. Quesadilla for JR.Chicken y mash potatoes with toast for hubby a salad on the side. Myself unknown will see maybe chili y onions.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Decided to make a goulash y chili together lol. Turkey chili can, spinach 1 serving, top with diced onions,diced carrots in it,Blk beans drained,a whole can of corn with juice, 1 serving cheese. Well balanced meal.

    Good enough y quick to reheat.
    Making JR his 2nd quesadilla this morning we’re still in a growth spurt. This is looking like it will be a big one. His feet grew out of his shoes y he went up to sz7 clothes so far

    Amber Tx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,253 Member
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,651 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    We have bought a rake, so its rake up pinecones time! We have no grass to speak of, but we do have weeds go figure. Since we have the huge trees, our place gets no direct sun.😧 Husband bought weed killer for some of the prickly large weeds.
    Today we are rich ( in our account!) Stimulus checks posted and retirement pays posted. I will get to play bank today, paying bills and spending it. Need to think of a nice 1st birthday gift for Athena Rose, she'll be 1 on the 11th.💖. Can you believe it?💖

    Thanks Barbie for starting us out each month, on the right foot.... Looking down.... No, no the OTHER right!😁

    I watched a YouTube video of a autopsy on a 60 year old, obese woman yesterday. Why? It is a somber reality of what fat does inside your body, how it compromises every organ. The examiner takes each organ and shows you the damage parts, and tells you what a normal organ should feel like. Its a stark wake-up call, and one I give myself every so often. I want my organs to be happy campers, free to have their spaces inside me. Not crowded, with layers of fat. I picture my liver being like some unhappy layered New Yorker in the winter. Grumbling, and whatnot. What I want my organs to feel like are nudists, just sipping on straws, lying around happily! I shall get there!
    💖Rebecca

    Rebecca-

    You crack me up. 😀😀😀😀 I like watching shows like that too. I sometimes have to keep hammering into my brain that eating good food and not binging on sweets really does pay off.

    Athena Rose will be one already?? Can't wait to see her birthday pictures☺

    Lanette
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited May 2020
    @Beth great news about your son's graduation. At a school i work at they read everyone's names for graduation (and gave them certificate last year) but in the program there were about 25 out of 130 who had * next to their name and in fine print it said they they still needed to pass an x proficiency test to finalize their diplomas.

    @Rita I've got allergies too. They are not the worst ever, but i'd be happy to do without.

    @Heather i'm sorry about your son's job. nice that your DIL keeps you abreast a bit. awesome about seeing the kids. Enjoy!

    Did go for a walk today. I was dragging, so kept it short. Usually i easily fully walk my 1h.
    I realize i can be grateful for having easily walked an hour most days exept the week when i had the fever.

    I'm gonna write gratitudes for May.

    Grateful
    1. Balcony and sun 2. Quiet 3. Good fiction to read 4. Good shows to watch 5. Healthy food
    .

    Food
    1. Had a soup w cabbage onion curry+olive oil and gomasio and homemade chocolate maple tahini spread on a few crackers for dessert. yum
    .

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited May 2020
    ++DONE TODAY
    -walked some
    -tracked food and kept under calorie goal
    -read some short stories by Truman Capote
    -turned off wifi at night and slept well
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,253 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,288 Member
    Thank you Barbie for the new thread.

    Let's hope May is a fresh start for my fitness and weight loss! We can do this!

    Annie in Delaware B)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,018 Member
    edited May 2020
    Rebecca: It’s hard to believe it’s a year since Athena Rose was born.
    Janetr: Con very congrats 🥳 on new granddaughter. 👶🏻 Cute babies are always a joy to behold.

    Still no Machka? That’s a worry!

    ☘️ Irish Terri
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: I envy your planned “picnic” with the grands. I’ve seen my grandchildren through the magic of the internet, and I am very grateful for that blessing. We have no opportunity to see them “live and in person.” We simply live too far apart. :ohwell:

    Rebecca: You have the gift of humor and the ability to make sense of things. WTG!!! :star:

    Rita: Happy pollen=happy bees. I hope you will be able to enjoy a bit of honey after suffering from the pollen. :wink:

    SuziQ: Steamed Vegetables is fabuous I’m forwarding it to family members. :heart:

    I hope we are all able to find joy in these challenging times. The humor among this group is a gift I cherish. Thank you to SuziQ and others’ who’ve given us a reason to smile.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Janetr OMG!!! She.Is.Beautiful!!! Lydia Lucille is Loverly. <3<3<3

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