“This DECEMBER I Will...”
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stars all around then!!!!
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My issue with reading is not that I don't do it enough but I tend to "fall into" a book and don't surface for air or sleep or anything else. It is why I put it aside a few years back because I also tend to consume massive amounts of food while I am in that other world because well it's not real. right.
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GRACE + eating one MINDFUL MEAL + under 2100 calories daily (began 12/7)
GRACE= Guided meditation, Reading, Artmaking, Chat, Exercise
Dec 1 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 2 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 3 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 4 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 5 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 6 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 7 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 8 GRACe 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100 🌟
Small “e” as quite fatigued most of the day. Counted 3 loads laundry as I began to feel better in the evening.
The 2100 got me to stop eating at 8pm tonight!!!
@PKM0515 I hear you on the reading real books vs. electronic. I’m finishing books I had partially read in the past (CKD impacted my eyes, but they are all better now & gave me brain fog which is also all better!!! Grateful!)
Perhaps when lockdowns are lifted, a trip to a used bookstore?
I am glad I hung in there & started this reading habit. I now look forward to it every day! I got the idea from several of you in this group!! Thank you!
And I agree... love hearing your thinking!
@SummerSkier might be an idea for an I Will down the road...if you fancy that! I use hot tea!!!!1 -
I have to admit, I'm struggling with the reading. Mostly, I think it's trouble focusing. Also, I would prefer to be reading a "real" book rather than a digital copy, although I'm so thankful my library offers digital options.
Yesterday I almost didn't read, but decided to at the last minute. I used to enjoy reading SO much, and I want to recapture that feeling! Forgive me for babbling and thinking/analyzing "out loud." 📚 💙
@PKM0515 , maybe reduce your required reading goal. On Sundays I had a goal of serious reading for 30 minutes, and I never got to it. I’ve reduced my goal to one section which is about a half page. I am now getting it done, and sometimes I even get up to the full 30 minutes. I also made a super easy goal when I first started journaling - my goal was to write one word! 🤣
December 8 - printed out Christmas card mailing labels.
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I've been struggling to get my morning workouts in, and sometimes they don't happen in the afternoons either. Too much going on with my 2X/week Walmart pickup trips, porch sitting with friends, and birding activities with our great weather these days. I don't usually do drive up delivery at WM twice a week, but I forgot to buy dog presents and I have to mail my daughter's package tomorrow, so made another 1 hour round trip there today. There are lots of virtual tours this month, too, and I needed to get an adapter for my iPad so I can watch them on my TV. Hope I can figure it out! I don't make working out a priority, so the habit is not forming. I will make tomorrow better.1
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Over time I found 3:30-5 was the best time for my walk/hikes. Also kept me from afternoon munchies. Haha.
If you told yourself you only have to do 5 mins, will that help?3 -
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@nebslp it sounds like you have a full plate!!! No worries. Jan is coming also. I watch things on my TV thru Apple TV mostly. I have the orig one which was given to me as a xmas present a long time ago. I am probably going to have to upgrade it at some point as at least one network HULU will no longer work with it (altho they keep sending me emails to come back LOL)
@77tes you have the most wonderful I will this month. I really look forward to seeing what small Xmas task you have done each day! (and still need a photo of the grinch mask!".
@MadisonMolly2017 glad you hear whatever was making you tired seemed to pass. I really do not like that low energy feeling either but sometimes you just have to rest also.
@PKM0515 how are you doing?
SUmmercheckin
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Yesterday, December 10, I was very proud of myself- I wrapped a present as soon as it was delivered. It is for my daughter and she was out grocery shopping. Sneaky!
Today, the plan is to get our tree 🌲
@SummerSkier the Christmas masks should arrive today or tomorrow. 😷
@nebslp enjoy the great weather in December ☀️ Thanks for reminding me to order dog presents.1 -
The tree has landed! Maybe decorate tomorrow. I also ordered a few more presents.
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Hi, Everyone! Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. 💙
I'm still here. I listen to audiobooks all the time, but I'm hoping to recapture that love of actually reading. To be honest, I get worried about my lack of focus/attention span. I'll keep at it though. I like the book I'm reading currently, but I think my next selection will be a suspenseful thriller.0 -
@77tes that is a LOVELY tree. The photo makes it look like a miniature but I can see by the chair how tall it really is.
@PKM0515 looks like you are killing Dec!! And we are 1/3rd thru already.
My little extra toothbrushing is going well also. I would not say it is cemented by any means but at least it is getting done!
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GRACE + eating one MINDFUL MEAL + under 2100 calories daily (began 12/7)
GRACE= Guided meditation, Reading, Artmaking, Chat, Exercise
Dec 1 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 2 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 3 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 4 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 5 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 6 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 7 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 8 GRACe 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 9 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100
Dec 10 G ACE MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
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Dec 4-10 avg cals 2,094✅
Dec 10 note: Mostly rested Dec 10 as fatigue returned - reading replaced with The Crown. Modified diet to hopefully solve the problem.
We’ll see.1 -
December 11- wrapped a gift for my daughter.
I was saddened tonight to learn that my favorite yoga teacher, Lesley Fightmaster, passed away last month. I was actually doing one of her routines when my sister messaged me with the news.2 -
GRACE + eating one MINDFUL MEAL + under 2100 calories daily (began 12/7)
GRACE= Guided meditation, Reading, Artmaking, Chat, Exercise
Dec 1 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 2 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 3 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 4 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 5 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 6 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 7 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 8 GRACe 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 9 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100
Dec 10 G ACE MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
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Dec 4-10 avg cals 2,094✅
Dec 11 GRACE🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
Felt much better today. 11.2 K steps Continuing with lower fiber & less food spread out. Tomorrow, I hope the one good day, one sick day pattern will end!
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December 11- wrapped a gift for my daughter.
I was saddened tonight to learn that my favorite yoga teacher, Lesley Fightmaster, passed away last month. I was actually doing one of her routines when my sister messaged me with the news.
@77tes My thoughts are with you. I’m so sorry for you & your sister.1 -
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Nice work, Everyone! 😃
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@MadisonMolly2017 that is so so strange to have fatique every other day. I wonder what the heck that means!?!!??
@77tes so sad about your yoga teacher. I had to google and she was SO young and it was unexpected.
@PKM0515 great going! you look to be on a really great streak these days.
@nebslp how is the rest of your Dec going so far? Have you managed to carve out any more time in the day? I am going to gift you a 25th hr so that you can do all those extra things you need to do!!!
@texasgardnr how are you doing this week?
Nothing exciting going on here with me except brushing my teeth.. rotflol....
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@77te I’m sorry for your loss. We develop a real connection to people when we work out with them.
@SummerSkier keep at it 🦷. Your dentist will be very 😁. December is going. I have lost all oomph for many things. I am proud of myself though! I was able to figure out how to get my 🖨 to work. And 🥁 roll please, I bought a adapter and can watch live virtual Facebook events and all of my craftsy classes etc. on the “big” screeen from my chair. Guess that’s probably not really a good thing🙄 but 😍🥰 ❣️ Might be able to use it as a reward🤔
@MadisonMolly2017 hope you string a few more less fatigued days together next week.
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@nebslp being able to watch on the big screen is super cool. I love my tablet, but using TV is much better!
@PKM0515 you are doing so well this month- that’s terrific 👏
@MadisonMolly2017 hope today you feel better and get past the feeling of fatigue every other day (because that stinks).
December 11 - I ordered a gift for my sister, I hope it arrives on time. If it doesn’t, it can be her birthday present in January.
I hope to share my tracker later today.4 -
December 13 - wrapped a gift for my sister
Doing well on my goal of Christmas preparation! 😊 In other news - the semester is over! I’ll submit my grades tomorrow. No more essays to grade until April. 👏
Furthermore, we just accepted an offer on my BILs house ( it was on the market for 48 hours) 🤩
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I agree on the tracker @77tes and it sounds like you are going to be able to relax and enjoy the holiday season! Have you given more thought on retirement next year?
@nebslp that's awesome you are able to watch things from your IPAD on your television screen now. My TV is almost 10 years old already. Hard to believe. I also have another just like it in the garage which I had given to my parents as a gift so if mine fails....
Hope everyone is also doing well. Lots of stars will show up later today I bet!~
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SO true about the corona coaster! Sometimes it's not even one day and the next... more like one hour to the next 
or minute?
I have an online event to tour Amsterdam and the Netherlands coming up tomorrow and I'm looking forward to watching it on the TV. Hookup is pretty easy when I remember the steps. Looking up for stars to show up soon (no icon
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SO true about the corona coaster! Sometimes it's not even one day and the next... more like one hour to the next or minute?
I have an online event to tour Amsterdam and the Netherlands coming up tomorrow and I'm looking forward to watching it on the TV. Hookup is pretty easy when I remember the steps. Looking up for stars to show up soon (no icon here) but just imagine it.
Oh, that tour sounds lovely. Is it something through a friend or do you have details for how others might do another tour?!!!0 -
@MadisonMolly2017 the tours are through Facebook.. Because I signed up for it the Amsterdam event I just checked my notifications and found out the Amsterdam tour will be Jan 12 at 10 AM. I don’t understand much about the workings of Facebook but if one of my friends say they’re interested in an event, I can open it and say I’m interested or going, too. Then FB sends a notification when the event date is coming up. It’s called A Virtual Tour and there are so many places to visit! They’re free so if you’re asked to click on another link and give info or pay, don’t do it. Of course scammers take advantage every chance they get. I’ve done a couple live events and have lots more coming up. I made a December calendar for them. Obviously even that doesn’t help me remember what I have coming up🙄 Good luck if your interested.0
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@MadisonMolly2017 the tours are through Facebook.. Because I signed up for it the Amsterdam event I just checked my notifications and found out the Amsterdam tour will be Jan 12 at 10 AM. I don’t understand much about the workings of Facebook but if one of my friends say they’re interested in an event, I can open it and say I’m interested or going, too. Then FB sends a notification when the event date is coming up. It’s called A Virtual Tour and there are so many places to visit! They’re free so if you’re asked to click on another link and give info or pay, don’t do it. Of course scammers take advantage every chance they get. I’ve done a couple live events and have lots more coming up. I made a December calendar for them. Obviously even that doesn’t help me remember what I have coming up🙄 Good luck if your interested.
@nebslp Thank You!0 -
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I think my method of just adding the brushing right after water pik is working.
Interesting about the virtual tours on facebook. Thanks for sharing that @nebslp
Meanwhile Covid is spiking like a *kitten* here and I have decided to just go back to total recluse until I can get a jab or two in the arm. Hopefully in Feb. Was supposed to get my hair highlighted Thursday but I cancelled this morning. It's so out of control right now that I suspect people have just pretty much given up. I mean they are wearing masks and such but..... Anyway, looks like the 2nd vaccine will be approved quickly also so maybe the timeline for us peons to get shots (and a lot of folks not wanting them I guess also) will speed up the availability to earlier than "late spring".1 -
GRACE + eating one MINDFUL MEAL + under 2100 calories daily (began 12/7)
GRACE= Guided meditation, Reading, Artmaking, Chat, Exercise
Dec 1 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 2 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 3 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 4 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 5 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟<2100
Dec 6 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 7 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 8 GRACe 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 9 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100
Dec 10 G ACE🌟MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
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Dec 4-10 avg cals 2,094✅
Dec 11 GRACE🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
Day 12 GRACE🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
Day 13 GRACE🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
Day 14 RACE🌟 MINDFUL 🌟 <2100🌟
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December 14 - wrapped 2 presents
December 15 - finished Christmas letter and printed out return labels.
In other news, Our realtor’s wife was just diagnosed with Covid-19. Please keep Angela in your thoughts and prayers.1 -
@MadisonMolly2017 and @SummerSkier you are nailing your goals this month!
December 16 - got the tree decorated 🎄
(Beagle for size)
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