WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2021
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Sue: Your former friend seems worrisome & possibly a bit confused or worse. I hope you will be able to stay out of her way. (((hugs)))1
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Sue, I agree with everyone in the don't go to CO group, I would suggest a short carefully worded note that let her know you valued the friendship you had before, and if/when she turns her life around you would be willing to exchange emails. Something so if she does get sober she could look at and realize that you did not denounce her. The pain of someone stepping out of a friendship is harder for some than for others and it's impossible for the person stepping away to fully understand the impact. that said, it is critical to protect yourself.
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Barbie, thanks for starting us off this month again!
Sue, it seems a lot of people have already said what I was thinking, do NOT go to Colorado, use whatever excuse you need to (the pandemic is a great one! and totally legit!), definitely let her know that you are willing to talk (not get yelled at) and exchange emails, but that in person visits are not an option at this point.
Rebecca, I'm sad for you that your son is so uncommunicative. I admit that both of mine are sporadic, but one of them is in town, so much easier to get hold of and the other one does reply to my texts, usually pretty quickly. Ironically, it's the local one who can take up to 24 hours to respond..... He's also the one with the small kids, dog, cat, a business that he's trying to get off the ground, so I'm willing to cut him a little slack....
Pip, looks like you three had a great trip!
Allie, sounds like all is going fairly well, sleeplessness aside....
Heather, happy news about the upcoming cruise!
I do have a schedule of sorts, I still work three days a week, but I do have four off, so a bit of time for scheduling..... Sundays I go walking with a friend in the morning and have started going to the Y after that for some strength training. When I get home, it's house cleaning time. The bedding gets changed, 3 of 4 bathrooms get cleaned (two get done every week, the other two alternate) and some laundry gets done. Oh and vacuuming. I have made up a schedule of extras that I strive to get done on Sundays also. Simple stuff, like wash the floors, which was this weeks chore. I have split it up between upstairs floors and downstairs floors, but I got lazy on upstairs floor week, so I did both levels this week. I started putting my clothes in the washer at the end of the day and have trained hubby to do the same. When it gets full, I run the load. Monday afternoons I get together with 3 friends, (outside and socially distanced, also no sharing of anything, we all provide our own beverage and snack). We work on craft projects and solve all the world problems.
Tues and Wed afternoons are for any appointments or just to do any extras. Or work on craft stuff or just waste time in front of the tv or computer. Groceries usually get done Monday afternoon on my way home from my friends place.
At the Y, we also wipe down all equipment, usually just after using, but some wipe down before too. When it first re-opened, we were told to wipe before and after. The Y has provided buckets that contain a spray bottle and originally paper towels, but they have now switched to a micro fiber cloth. You come in the door, grab your bucket, up the stairs to the fitness room. There is also another small space on the 3rd floor for stretching and floor exercises, limited equipment in there, but there is a mat and BOSU ball at each station that you are expected to wipe down after use. It doesn't take long at all, and even before the pandemic you were expected to wipe down your equipment after use. They had wipes then.
Had to go into work this morning for a webinar (waste of time, but whatever....). Since it was happening right when I would have been at the gym, I decided to ride my bike there, it went great, although I thought I was going to get wet on the way home, the weather was definitely threatening. I did make it home dry, but it sure poured this afternoon! I suspect my legs are going to be a bit unhappy with me tomorrow even tho they got a good stretch when I got home. Oh well, it was still a good ride. The weather is supposed to be nice on Sat, so I may ride again then. I really want to ride two days a week this summer, such a good workout!
That's enough for me, it's getting late and I really must hit the shower and get to bed. Work tomorrow!
Hugs to those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island4 -
Zwifting today! Indoor cycling. We could have probably cycled outside but it threatened rain all day and we kind of felt like staying home. This route (Richmond) is based on Richmond Virginia.
Machka in Oz
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WooHoo!!!
I just got 3 sides of my Rubik's cube!!
Yellow, blue and white.
I know ... very small accomplishment ... but I bought a Rubik's cube a little while ago because I remember the fun I had with them when I was a teen. And I have enjoyed working away at this one.
It's something I can do without using a computer.
Machka in Oz4 -
Good morning all! Happy Thursday! I am doing the Thursday dance! Whoot! Almost Friday! A fun week so far, but mentally exhausting having the older ones here each day and the non stop chatter (even through rest time) of the five year old. I generally have at least 30-60 minutes of rest/nap time to myself. Not this week, though.
Sue- So hard to watch friends struggle. Addiction is doubly hard. I agree with the others; you will need to pull back so that she can help herself. AND you have every right to mourn the loss of a friendship. Hugs to you! ((( )))
Pip- Such great pics! I know, I know, I said that in my last post. But really, what a wonderful trip you are having! Your haircut is absolutely adorable, by the way!
Lisa- Due to my job, my house gets cleaned (surfaces and floors) each night. I have to tackle the deep cleaning stuff in small bites each night; otherwise it takes up a couple of weekends to do it. There are a few windows that get a cleaning each day, as the kids like to press noses, hands, tongues, etc on them. But things like my fridge- I usually wipe down the shelves of my fridge on a Friday night (usually monthly), because it is emptiest on Fridays. Laundry is done twice a week (Wednesday eve and Saturday morning), kitchen cupboards get cleaned about twice a year and I have to split them into four or five sessions (there are 25 cupboards/drawers). Five cupboards take a good 30 minutes each night, then I am done at the end of a week. Windows get washed inside and out in the spring and again in the fall. I have a squee-gee for those and I love it! So much easier than the newspaper and vinegar my mom had me use. The kid's bathroom gets deep cleaned daily (so many little boys with horrible aim) and the family bathroom gets cleaned on Saturdays. Whew! writing all of this makes me think I need a raise.
Tracey- That crocheted knot square is amazing! It is like a puzzle!
The high protein nutrition plan is going well! I think I am over my alcohol crabbiness, and have settled into the routine of "just knowing what I need to eat". It helps to pre-record my meals. I lost five pounds last week and I am anxious to see if/how much I have lost so far this week. I will wait until Monday to weigh. But I feel lighter. lol I got up this morning and prepped my dinner for tonight, and now my hands smell like garlic.
A bit of a COVID/political rantThere is a bill before our state lawmakers that would make getting the COVID vaccine MANDATORY for childcare workers. I am having a big problem with this. So far it is not mandatory for teachers or even health care workers; so I am not sure why they are beginning with childcare workers when facts have shown that small children are least likely to suffer from COVID. I have written quite a few emails to my legislators. I have also encouraged others to as well. I just think it should be everyone's choice.
Anyway, kiddos arriving late, which means they are all going to descend at the same time and it is going to be CRAZY! I better sign off! Hugs to all who need them! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)5 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: tire swap, Dollar store, called Dr.’s office and emailed re lab costs not approved by medicare, Tumble to dog group
Bonus: beach stroll with Joe and the dogs, half hour grooming Tumble, email re: fire hall keys and charge accounts, reconcile checking account.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, bathe Tumble at Woof’s, dry Tumble at Carol’s, find locksmith to copy mailbox keiy, call D re: sticky keyboard, Norton and windows updates, call S, county planning office neighbor’s plans, ongoing: fire district: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, call Credit union re: credit card, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; FM Cu, watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Do Your Thing, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant the last of the naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers), 2nd week in April: call Wild Rivers (541 247 3514) for dog wash/nail trim appointments, bank to turn in pennies,
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Sue my heart goes out to you, and to your troubled, former friend. Listen to your gut and do NOT go to her. If it feels right, offer her what support you can in letters, but if not, you must set healthy boundaries. Allowing someone to scream at you for 3 hours is not giving them the gift of listening, it is exposing yourself to emotional harm. Sounds like she needs both professional and group help. Until she gets both, and recovers substantially, you must distance yourself. Threatening emails and posts can be blocked. I was estranged from my “wish he’d been my baby brother” for almost 30 years. We were able to reconnect on FB and phone the last years of his life, but I would NOT have allowed him to physically visit us.
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Pip
KJ not just a raise, but a medal!
Lovely long beach stroll with Joe this morning and a fair pack walk this afternoon left me so tired I forgot to eat my soup for dinner. Didn’t forget dessert of course…
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
April: leaner/stronger/kinder than March.
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I love the fact that one question here can easily generate a dozen helpful posts! Heck, you don't even have to post a question, just a worry (sorry, SueBDew, if I went on too much on my response to your post - it struck a chord with me, as you could probably tell). I really appreciated everyone's description of their own schedules--thank you so much, and I might yet incorporate some of your hints.
What I probably should have said, though, is that I'm going through paroxysms of guilt as I step into what will be my second year of retirement on June 1. My best friend is the one who suggested I get on a schedule, and it's pretty typical of her to tell me to get organized and get on a schedule and that will solve everything. The woman wipes any crumbs off of her butter with paper towels because to her it looks messy. Love her dearly - and still occasionally send her a picture of my butter dish, crumbs and all, just to poke her.
I'm just feeling guilty as sin for not working to make money - and can't seem to shake it. It's not making me go back to looking for paid work, I might add! But I do feel guilty--and was wondering if a schedule might actually help allay some of the guilt. Then again, it might just add to the guilt, as I would be ignoring it before long, but might be worth starting one to see what happens.
Conundrums... they just jump all up on me.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR4 -
Lisa, I love having a schedule because it saves me from excess "decision fatigue". I just know what I'm going to do next. On the subject of feeling guilty about not earning money, my mother told me that when she became a stay at home mom after having a paying job, it helped her to focus on money saving behaviours so she felt that she was adding to the family financial well being..Pip, I love all your pictures. They remind me of the wonderful years we spent vacationing in our RV. Barbie in NW WA 4
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »I'm just feeling guilty as sin for not working to make money - and can't seem to shake it. It's not making me go back to looking for paid work, I might add! But I do feel guilty--and was wondering if a schedule might actually help allay some of the guilt. Then again, it might just add to the guilt, as I would be ignoring it before long, but might be worth starting one to see what happens.
Conundrums... they just jump all up on me.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
I'm told it takes time.
I'm going through something sort of similar now that I've finished my degree. Even though I have been finished classes since October 2020, and I've officially graduated in December 2020, I still come home after work and think ... "I should be working on my next assignment." I still dream I'm in university. I still wake up in a panic in the night thinking I've got an assignment due. I sit down to process photos or play with my Rubik's cube and am suddenly overwhelmed with a feeling that I have to do some homework.
Just a few nights ago, I dreamed that I had finished university, but that for some reason, I still had 2 post-university courses to complete to really be finished. The dream was so real I woke up feeling all upset that no one had told me about these courses before and upset that I wasn't actually finished.
It took several months, but I've finally stopped going into my university account. And I'm gradually trying to remove my university folders from my email accounts and from my Windows folders ... archive them onto a backup harddrive so that I don't have to look at them.
But then, I find myself sitting here wondering what to do next and not being able to relax because, if I am finished university, I know there are things I wanted to do while I was in uni. That's where my list comes in. I've transferred 'doing assignments' to 'doing my list'.
And meanwhile, I am trying to incorporate some relaxing activities into my week as I try to convince myself that I don't have a deadline for most of the things on my list and I really can allow myself some time to relax.
Machka in Oz
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Machka- Every time you post your map of where you have ridden; I am reminded of the second to last episode of Sherlock, when he tells off his brother (who is tracking him) in a walk. lol What would you spell out on a ride, if you could?
KJ (Kelly)
Unfortunately we don't have a lot of grid system roads here so it is difficult to "write" or "draw" things when I ride. But I have thought of trying to "draw" animals.
Kind of almost like a scorpion!
M in Oz
From our ride yesterday ...
Richmond is a historic town in Tasmania. The bridge, in the photo below, is the oldest stone span bridge in Australia and was convict-built. Construction started in 1823 and it was opened in 1825.
Our first stop was at the Richmond Bakery where we had a little snack and listened to a man playing a harp. Lovely.
Then we cycled up and down streets and surrounding roads, exploring.
It was the first time we've been there in a while.
M in Oz
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »I'm just feeling guilty as sin for not working to make money - and can't seem to shake it. It's not making me go back to looking for paid work, I might add! But I do feel guilty--and was wondering if a schedule might actually help allay some of the guilt. Then again, it might just add to the guilt, as I would be ignoring it before long, but might be worth starting one to see what happens.
Conundrums... they just jump all up on me.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
I'm told it takes time.
I'm going through something sort of similar now that I've finished my degree. Even though I have been finished classes since October 2020, and I've officially graduated in December 2020, I still come home after work and think ... "I should be working on my next assignment." I still dream I'm in university. I still wake up in a panic in the night thinking I've got an assignment due. I sit down to process photos or play with my Rubik's cube and am suddenly overwhelmed with a feeling that I have to do some homework.
Just a few nights ago, I dreamed that I had finished university, but that for some reason, I still had 2 post-university courses to complete to really be finished. The dream was so real I woke up feeling all upset that no one had told me about these courses before and upset that I wasn't actually finished.
It took several months, but I've finally stopped going into my university account. And I'm gradually trying to remove my university folders from my email accounts and from my Windows folders ... archive them onto a backup harddrive so that I don't have to look at them.
But then, I find myself sitting here wondering what to do next and not being able to relax because, if I am finished university, I know there are things I wanted to do while I was in uni. That's where my list comes in. I've transferred 'doing assignments' to 'doing my list'.
And meanwhile, I am trying to incorporate some relaxing activities into my week as I try to convince myself that I don't have a deadline for most of the things on my list and I really can allow myself some time to relax.
Machka in Oz
Thank you, Machka - yes, that's a great description of my issues, too... During my recent bouts with insomnia, I get so frantic because I feel like I HAVE to fall asleep, as I have to be rested and ready for the next day, so I'm at the top of my game. What game? I'm slowly getting rid of work-oriented things, like the orientation handbook, etc., too. Each one feels like a tiny little weight--but it all feels like that odd feeling you get when it's dark, and you try to step up on a step that isn't there, or step down and there is no step down. Off balance.3 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »LisaInArkansas wrote: »I'm just feeling guilty as sin for not working to make money - and can't seem to shake it. It's not making me go back to looking for paid work, I might add! But I do feel guilty--and was wondering if a schedule might actually help allay some of the guilt. Then again, it might just add to the guilt, as I would be ignoring it before long, but might be worth starting one to see what happens.
Conundrums... they just jump all up on me.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
I'm told it takes time.
I'm going through something sort of similar now that I've finished my degree. Even though I have been finished classes since October 2020, and I've officially graduated in December 2020, I still come home after work and think ... "I should be working on my next assignment." I still dream I'm in university. I still wake up in a panic in the night thinking I've got an assignment due. I sit down to process photos or play with my Rubik's cube and am suddenly overwhelmed with a feeling that I have to do some homework.
Just a few nights ago, I dreamed that I had finished university, but that for some reason, I still had 2 post-university courses to complete to really be finished. The dream was so real I woke up feeling all upset that no one had told me about these courses before and upset that I wasn't actually finished.
It took several months, but I've finally stopped going into my university account. And I'm gradually trying to remove my university folders from my email accounts and from my Windows folders ... archive them onto a backup harddrive so that I don't have to look at them.
But then, I find myself sitting here wondering what to do next and not being able to relax because, if I am finished university, I know there are things I wanted to do while I was in uni. That's where my list comes in. I've transferred 'doing assignments' to 'doing my list'.
And meanwhile, I am trying to incorporate some relaxing activities into my week as I try to convince myself that I don't have a deadline for most of the things on my list and I really can allow myself some time to relax.
Machka in Oz
Thank you, Machka - yes, that's a great description of my issues, too... During my recent bouts with insomnia, I get so frantic because I feel like I HAVE to fall asleep, as I have to be rested and ready for the next day, so I'm at the top of my game. What game? I'm slowly getting rid of work-oriented things, like the orientation handbook, etc., too. Each one feels like a tiny little weight--but it all feels like that odd feeling you get when it's dark, and you try to step up on a step that isn't there, or step down and there is no step down. Off balance.
Yes ... off balance!
While taking the uni courses, I almost always stayed up till 1 am or later working on assignments or housework. Now, I often feel like I have to stay up late to work on ... something. But I find myself sitting here at 12:15 am wondering what it is I'm supposed to be doing ... just sitting here feeling a bit off balance.
I have to keep reminding myself that I can go to bed. It's OK to rest ... even if it is just lying there and reading a book. I'm not going to miss a deadline if I rest and I'll probably feel better!
Same with exercise. I've found myself panicking in the middle of a ride because I should be home working on ... something. And I have to talk to myself and calm myself down. I don't need to be home. I can ride my bicycle in peace.
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Lisa - What happened to that writing work you were doing? Just curious.
My day is led by routine. I get up and get DH a cup of tea in bed around 7 am. We sit and chat over the tea . Lots to talk about, always. Then he gets up and makes delicious breakfast of fresh fruit salad over homemade muesli.
Next is exercise. Machines, (we have three) followed by mat work, and weights. That takes nearly two hours.
After that, starting some time between 10.30 and 11, is writing time when I do my memoir.
Then I prepare a light lunch.
So, mornings are more or less sacrosanct and I try not to let anything interrupt them, apart from the exception of seeing the grandchildren. People know not to phone in the morning.
Afternoons are a bit of a looser arrangement, but most days I get some bonus exercise in after lunch, running, walking, rowing etc. Up to one hour. Daily total, 900+ calories.
Thursday is singing.
The rest of the afternoon is time for languages, foreign videos, cooking dinner, phoning friends, Zoom,.
admin etc. Afternoon snack at 3 pm.
At 5.15 I sit down with DH for the quiz show, Pointless. Aperitif time, alcohol, or AF. I serve dinner soon after 6 pm. Dessert 7.30+. Cheese or chocolate 8.00+.
Evenings are tv, or dancing and French Circle, when it resumes.
I don't clean as I have a cleaner once a fortnight. I do laundry when I've got spare drying space in the utility room. DH does the washing up, keeps the kitchen tidy and empties the trash. He prepares a fruit dessert.
I don't garden. I have a window cleaner.
I've loved lockdown because it's enabled me to keep to my routine without guilt and temptation. No one wants me to visit, or entertain. I love my mornings. I feel I am in charge of my life and it has a purpose.
Even on the cruises I keep to a different, but strict routine, still up at 7. I take 800 calories exercise, including swimming and dancing, walking, running around the deck.
Singing Zoom was great today. Friends Zoom was postponed from yesterday until today and we are also expecting Waitrose delivery. Dinner is allready prepared in the IP. Lamb, spinach and pea curry.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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I spent hours watching a trial yesterday and will probably do so again today. This is in Minnesota & about wrong actions of a police officer.1
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Heather - still writing, but the subjects I was willing to tackle have slowed down. Picking and choosing more these days - if I have to do three hours of research, then another hour to write a 600-word article that pays $23, then it's not worth it. For a 1,000-word article that pays $67, it makes sense, but with the longer writing time, if the research is more than a couple hours, it's still getting past the point of being worth it. I try to keep my pay in the $20 an hour range if possible.
The biggest part is always the research time. For instance, the last four I wrote were about the mythology around the March birthstone, what a social work master's degree entails, the synergy between technology and social work (same client) and what's available in the area around Irving, Texas. All of these were reasonably easily researched pieces.
However, a quick sample of the ones that are available right now are requests for: How to deal with ransomware, whether businesses should use Exchange servers, the data centricity of artificial intelligence, and electronic healthcare records interoperability. I know that I could write any of those four, but I have zero interest in learning technology at those levels anymore.
There are moments, honestly, when I feel like a petulant child. I just don't WANT to do that! I've done a couple of the high-tech ones on special request from the company--but didn't like it. The best part of being retired is supposed to be doing what you want... And at the moment, there aren't many that I want to write. There's an ebb and flow, and more will come around again later.
Thanks for asking.
Lisa
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betsy in nw wa2 -
I finally had a good calorie day yesterday. Hope I can make it a trend!
Annie in Delaware1 -
Pip-Your trip looks wonderful. We are headed up to that area soon. I'm looking forward to hiking the area and kayaking on the bay.
Machka-Yes, it takes time to figure out what to do with all your extra time. I am struggling with that now too, since I'm not working full time.
Schedules-Nope. I find that if there is something I want to get done, I write a list and am very good about marking things off that list. I usually do this a day at a time. More than that just gets overwhelming to me. I wash clothes when something I want to wear needs to be washed...most often these are my workout clothes.
I might try to take my bike out a little bit today and see if that's easier on my knee. I'm hoping that if I baby it right now, it'll heal completely and I can start running again. I'm struggling with weight management right now since I can't do much cardio, and I'm always right next to the kitchen. Ugh.
Tina in CA
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On our way back, good time2
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Lisa - You are severely underpricing your expertise! WOW! I would just put my feet up and get on with a pet project. I'm sure you have things close to your heart.
I love your writing and way of expressing yourself, so don't under value your worth.
I recently emailed a woman called Kate Clanchy who wrote a wonderful article in the Guardian about the death of both her parents. I found an email address for her at a university. She replied this morning, saying she had received an avalanche of replies. I was very moved by her journalism. A good death is one of my passions.
Friends Zoom was great. How lucky I am to have a great group of friends dating back over 60 years. A couple of years ago I almost ditched my difficult friend, but I'm so glad I didn't.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Katla Whenever this comes on our local TV. I change the channel. It just brings back trauma with my own son. I wrote the mayors and the police chiief in both cities a year before this happened changes needed to be made. I received no acknowlewgement. I warned a civilian and or a police offiecer was going to be killed if things did not change. I find it interesting the police chief threw his officer under the bus without taking any responsibility himself. He was warned!
I concentrate on walking Drew, reading, painitng, gardening, and singing. I am not going to go back to teach anymore or most likely not even volunteer. I am ready to move on and concentrate on my other hobbies. I did find a preschool to donate my big cardboard blocks. They take up three big black bags. WIN WIN. These are brand new so they wanted them.6 -
Our furnace is not working today. We’ve got a gas fireplace downstairs and an electric fireplace in the bedroom sitting area. We are expecting a furnace repairman today. I hope he gets here soon. Outside temp is 51F. So is inside temp. BRRR-2
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Pip-Your trip looks wonderful. We are headed up to that area soon. I'm looking forward to hiking the area and kayaking on the bay.
Machka-Yes, it takes time to figure out what to do with all your extra time. I am struggling with that now too, since I'm not working full time.
Schedules-Nope. I find that if there is something I want to get done, I write a list and am very good about marking things off that list. I usually do this a day at a time. More than that just gets overwhelming to me. I wash clothes when something I want to wear needs to be washed...most often these are my workout clothes.
I might try to take my bike out a little bit today and see if that's easier on my knee. I'm hoping that if I baby it right now, it'll heal completely and I can start running again. I'm struggling with weight management right now since I can't do much cardio, and I'm always right next to the kitchen. Ugh.
Tina in CA
I really need to start making lists again- I procrastinate and then too much to do and then nothing gets done, then get overwhelmed- Just need to get started. Need to start with the living room clutter-1 -
Last night every time I tossed from one side to another, my head did a swirl. At least I would stop it and it wasn't a complete vertigo swirl, where I would scream out. But it felt like I was on a rollercoaster all night. I have a bit of a sinus cold, so that's what I think triggered it. Of course it was windy and rainy out so a pressure change, then there is the phases of the moon, Haahaa....it could've been anything!
I have an appointment to get 1st of M. Vaccine on the 12th so that's good.
Health wise, this month has become quite busy!
Hugs, ladies
💖Rebecca3
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