WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020
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Well i work tomorrow, but here i am Jean working late and other caregiver is a nursing student and has an exam at 5. So she needed to get home... my brother usually here is up north for extended period so there is no relief except for the 2 of us and Maria who does some weekends..
Was going to go to bed early tonight.. we shall see2 -
Karen VA ~ Great photos! I especially like the fox and the cow.
Allie ~ I know you like the money you are making and that you are a wonderful care giver for Faith, but, it really seems like this is going to end up being a tiring experience since the set schedule you were given isn't being abided by. JMHO
Carol in GA4 -
Karen wonderful photoes1
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💖Rebecca4 -
Margaret I’m so sorry you are dealing with the awful illness your son is going through. It is a vicious beast! I hope he can get help and I’m glad you are able to walk together!
Flea I’m so sorry about your doggy, too! Rocky is no longer eating and is wasting away…he is in pain, too. We just cannot make him wait any longer.
Tina Sorry you are struggling with pain and sleep issues. I am right there with you. I am getting 3 hours if lucky, and grouchier than usual. Every time I do anything, my body shuts down. Last time I tried working two hours, I was down for a week and a half afterward. My body is much older than my chronological age.
Karen Great photos!
Thank you, All, for the encouragement and sympathy! It seems harder to do these things during quarantine. (We continue to stay home.)
Luci in WNC on way to animal hospital… :sad:
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My salad:
Spinach
Cabbage bits
Pickled beets
Garbanzo beans
Diced tomatoes
Sliced black olives
2 hardboiled eggs
Walnuts
Blue cheese crumbles
Drizzle of shiitake mushroom sesame dressing and a bit of ranch
Then I had the option of a Safeway Everything bagel or a slice of marionberry pie. Pie always wins!
Closed my eating window up quick! So I will open my eating window tomorrow at 12 noon. That will be 22 hour fast. I will have the navy bean soup I am making, and my bagel, or pie.
💖Rebecca
Whidbey
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Well Jean is a cytotechnologist, reads slides under a microscope... when they take a biopsy she is the one who reads the slides and sends it back to Dr.so this was an emergency they found a mass and she just cant get up and leave.. so I will be here until.she gets home...4
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Rebecca LOVE IT0
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Debby messaging you now .
I can manage JR but another his age group impossible which is why I had the doctor burn my tubes shut. Was different in my younger years had tons running around was easier to keep up. Exercising to get my body back in shape is helping but my back still loves to act up.
Watching Hulu thinking it’s time for fries 90cal in a bag for 12 add cheese cook 15minutes in the airfryer.1 -
Well I have taken the ham hocks out of the bean soup, shredded the meat, put the meat back into the bean soup and then transferred the fat and bones to MY broth to get more fat out! Haahaa! Simmer those suckers until there's nothing left!😁
💖Rebecca
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Oh and the pic of the pie!
Yes that empty part was MY slice. No regrets, not sorry.💖
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Rebecca I thought a serving of pie was 1/4 of the pie.6
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I crack myself up.
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Karen I think that’s a single serving pie !!!!6
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Funny for us (Animal Planet announcer lol )
Post Quarantine Man
https://youtu.be/Zkq0O-GxPRw
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka - 20 years of exercising everyday! That’s dedication.
I haven't exercised every day, I've just logged every day that I have exercised (most days) since April 29, 1990 ... 30 years.
On April 29, 1990 I decided I would start cycling "seriously" (avidly, regularly), and I logged my ride that day ... and I've continued to log every single bicycle ride since.
I have logged walking on and off through the years, but have been logging it regularly since February 2015.
And a couple years ago I added rowing, climbing stairs etc. to my logging.
Strava helps me log all that.Snowflake1968 wrote: »Today was a fair day at work. I enjoy my job, the pay is ok, the benefits are incredible, and I like the pension matching, but I don’t feel very fulfilled. I was really enjoying not being the boss but now I don’t feel like I contribute a lot. Hopefully my attitude changes soon.
I went for a walk tonight for the first time in a while. I need to get back to this being my daily habit.
Tracey in Edmonton
I've had a lot of jobs but I've never found work very fulfilling. I figure if I can find some enjoyment in it and if the pay, benefits, pension, etc. are all right, then it's OK.
I don't know what a fulfilling job would be ... and I'm not sure that I'd want a job to be fulfilling.
The trouble with work is that it isn't "me" or "mine". The minute a project becomes "my baby" ... the minute I start to get attached to some aspect of work ... something changes. There's a change in directors and a new focus that makes my project less important and I'm told not to work on it anymore. OR My project is handed over to someone else because they think I can do something else more boring. OR Someone buys a new piece of software which makes my project obsolete. OR I'm put into a position with a bit more responsibility and I'm just getting into it and starting to feel good about it when they hire a Grad Student to do half the work and then the person whose position it was comes back, and I'm shoved out.
After all, I am not my work. Work is just something I do to pay for the things I really enjoy and find fulfilling!
And I find things like the following enjoying and fulfilling:
- further education
- cycling
- travelling
- working on my website
- photography
When I meet people and the question is asked, "So, what do you do?" My answers are usually those first two things ... "I am working toward my Master's degree" or "I am a cyclist" .... oh, you mean for work? Well um ...
Machka in Oz
I hate that one of the first questions we are asked here is "What do you do," meaning for a job. It's as if that defines us wholly and it most certainly does not define me.
I also never found "work" fulfilling. I like what I do now, but it's because I work for myself, on my schedule, and can do it from anywhere there's an internet connection. I never have meetings and most weeks, I don't even talk to my colleagues. It's bliss in that regard. But, I could drop it like a bad habit to travel the world and not miss it.
Tina
Me too!! And actually ... I have done that on a couple occasions!
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Joyful June Calendar ...
1. Look for what's good ... lots of things!!
Cycling outside
Rhody
Jam
Things I've liked since being at home from the end of March ...
Being home all day with my husband. I've got a better understanding of how his day goes.
Spending time with Rhody, getting to know him and getting him settled into our home.
Being able to go outside to walk, run or cycle in daylight, despite the fact that the daylight hours are getting shorter.
Having the energy to exercise regularly.
Seeing more people outside exercising.
Being able to sleep at least half an hour more each night than I was.
Being able to go for a nap in the afternoon occasionally.
Not having to spend 9-10 hours a week commuting!!!
Spending my days with a 180° view of the bay and trees and outside instead of a wall.
Being in an environment that rarely gives me sore, itchy eyes, sore throat, cough, and the sneezes.
Being able to clean this and that.
Wearing casual, comfy clothes.
Not having as much stuff vying for my time.
More time to work on my two courses at uni.
Working remotely at my own pace ... which might lead to continued remote work ... maybe ... hopefully!
Being able to attend church online.
Feeling much more relaxed and less stressed!
Just to name a few.
Machka in Oz
2. Reframe a worry and try to find a positive ...
A worry?
Well, one of my many worries is that I won't pass my courses. So I'll use that as motivation to start studying for my final exam tonight!!
Machka in Oz1 -
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Interesting broadcast ... it's about 8 minutes ...
Have you been enjoying the hermit life of iso?
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/have-you-been-enjoying-the-hermit-life-of-iso/12293298
"For many people, isolation has been an opportunity to live life a little differently, a rare chance to do more at home with the people closest to us."
They also discuss habit forming toward the end, which is interesting too especially for those of us who are trying to form good habits.
https://youtu.be/Ca_XR7j3cBk
All over the world
Life is unjust
But I do believe
There is still a dream
To believe in
There is still a hope
After hope is gone
We could be
The father's hands
And give peace a chance
And show the world
There is still a dream…
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Machka - that’s a good point my work is not who I am. Since I was 18 I have been a supervisor/ manager in some regard. When I took this job, I didn’t want to have any responsibility for anyone but myself. Maybe that s what I’m starting to miss is a team that I lead.
Barbara - I love working with the residents, right now though I don’t get to have much interaction with them. I think maybe the whole mood right now is what I’m finding wrong.
Heather - I think it would puzzle me as well if my husband found them but not his Father.
My husband was watching a show last night that had George RR Martin on it using DNA to trace his roots. It turns out the man that he thought was his Grandfather wasn’t, his Grandmother jumped the fence.
Lisa - what an adorable Royal Couple. If only all the world could be that happy.
My Grandchildren love coming to my house because they know if I’ll eat it it must be OK as I am as fussy as them.
I decided a couple weeks ago, that I needed to start logging faithfully again. Like you, I was shocked at how many calories I was consuming. I was back up to 202 lbs yesterday exactly where I was in February 2018 when I swore it would be the last time I saw that number. Since I fell off the wagon pretty much last July when I had reached 175 it has taken me almost a year to gain it back, but I’m trying to lose 50 for the fourth time now. Yesterday I was only over calories by 8! I was so proud of myself.
We can do this.
Lanette - I told a friend of mine how the “stuff” helps with pain. She was amazed at how much it has helped her husband. I use it to help relax but the munchies that come with it has been an issue.
Luci - another group I am in had a woman that is trying to learn more she has ordered two books. I kept note of the titles as I feel as you. What more can I do? The titles are:
How to be an Anti Racist and Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria.
Sorry about your dog, they sure take a piece of your heart with them.
Margaret - “I was also always trying to say please, thank you, after you, your welcome, I made a mistake...I read somewhere when these words are missing in a classroom the classroom is in trouble”. I think that the world needs more teachers, parents and leaders like you.
Had a good day at work today. Getting ready to go for my walk in the next few minutes. I am stopping on my way towards home to get an antihistamine to see if that will help my reaction to the mask. We had an hour and a half meeting today and my face feels like it’s on fire tonight. That was using the sensitive mask as well.
I have to share a funny little story, my daughter has been watching Parenthood (the series) and today there was an accident caused my drunk driving in the episode. My Granddaughter (4) wasn’t really watching but was playing in the room. She saw the injuries and got quite upset. My daughter explained that it was makeup and my grandson said it was like stickers. My Granddaughter was then upset because she was losing her stickers. 😂
Then the show started talking about drinking and driving so my Granddaughter called my daughter out for drinking while she was driving so she had to explain alcohol to her.
I told my daughter that those are lessons that are never too early to learn. I reminded her that the show 7th Heaven helped me raise her and her sister. We got through a lot of the difficult conversations thanks to that show.
Ok I need to go for my walk!
I hope you all remain safe.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Did Bernadette Giorgi’s Just B Live Foam Roller DVD. I do have to say that this is an awesome workout. There is no way I can do some of the ab exercises, but it is very motivating. The plan for tomorrow is to do Kerry Katona’s Real Fitness DVD
Am making more yogurt. Yes, it seems like I’m constantly making it. I just didn’t realize that I can make more at one time
Think I’ll probably go to WalMart today. I like to go early in the morning because there are fewer people in the store. Think I’ll call the salon to see about getting my hair cut and hopefully the color removed. I’ve read online that there are things you can use (professional chemicals)
Oh, Athena and then RJ. Can my day get any better? And KJ – 100! Wow!
M – how does your hubby make his own mulch?
You know, every day for the last few weeks I’d find holes dug in the dirt in front of the house. Judging from how big and deep they are, we are suspecting deer. Yet, after putting down the mulch, this morning there weren’t any at all. Wonder if the smell of the mulch deters them? Well, I’d better not get my hopes up, the holes will probably be back
Heather – they pick up our garbage every week and the recyclables every other week. I tell you, on the weeks they pick up only the garbage, very seldom do I put out the garbage, we just don’t have enough. But after two weeks, our recycling bin many times is overflowing.
Debbie VA – our farmers markets have been open but for some reason I just haven’t gone. That reminds me that I need to call this guy about the corn. He always has awesome corn. I’ll probably have to get extra since Jess is here.
I’m feeling sad right now. Last night Jess told us that she’s doing IF and that she was 170. I don’t think she’s 170. Just now I went into her room and saw an empty box from chicken McNuggets and when she came home from work last night she had 2 cans of spaghetti-o’s. I really wish I could help her. I know that until she decides that she really wants to lose weight, it won’t happen. Honestly, she's not active. I realize that she's studying a lot, but still, you can go for a walk.
Luci – (((BIG HUG))))
Well, made the appt to get my hair cut, not until June 28. But that’s OK. She said that she doesn’t like to put another chemical on a person’s head just to get rid of the color. I may have to just get it cut and wait for my hair to grow in.
Got 15 more bags of mulch and put that down. Now we only have on the side of the house to do. Vince estimates that’ll take 5 bags. I didn’t think it would take that many. We’ll probably do that tomorrow. We won’t be out there for hours and hours, tho so I can go in the pool
Drkatie – many people wouldn’t even TRY to say my maiden name. And if they did, it was butchered. I can’t seem to add foods on the MFP app on my phone
Michele NC
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Rebecca I thought a serving of pie was 1/4 of the pie.
Uhherm... I didn't want to be too piggish.😄😂😁
My photo is perspectively misleading. Its 1/8th of the total gooeyness.😁
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M – how does your hubby make his own mulch?
Michele NC
He makes it from pruning cuttings. He prunes the trees and bushes around our yard, runs them through the mulcher and voila! He also adds cardboard, so all our toilet paper rolls and so on go through his small shredder and are added to the outside cuttings mulch.
He also has a composting thing going. I think it is supposed to be a three-stage process but he's got 2 stages right now. And he collects rainwater for the garden.
So we end up with very little green waste or recycleable stuff going out in the rubbish!
This is just part of our yard, but we've got a lot of trees and bushes which he prunes and keeps neat and tidy.
Machka in Oz
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This is how strong a woman is even as a child.She biked for 1 week to get her father help as he swayed on the back of her bike.She didn’t stop give up she made it against all odds.
Stay strong tomorrow is another day even the uphill battles have a glorious ending someday
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We’re realizing since it’s been over 2 months JRs imaginary friend is here to stay. Weird thing is it only talks by play phone.Weirder still it’s a imaginary fake version of my Daughter (his real life sister) in the Navy. Same name but a troublemaker version who just told JR according to him that she’s his Best Friend not mommy’s.
Not sure how to handle it since it’s so odd. Guess it makes him feel closer to her while she’s stationed abroad. Guess she’s a permanent fixture but poor hubby gets confused between is he talking about His Sister or fake version of her. She praises him for being messy (fake not real One). See confusing
Amber Tx3
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