WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2022

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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
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    Tina - does this ring true? It does for me, lol.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Ha ha ha....some days, it definitely does. We don't have "winter" and I don't mind leaving the house. I just don't want to meet people. I guess my "problem" is the people.

    Tina in CA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    edited November 2022
    Hi gals
    Grateful:
    1 smell. Damp redwoods
    2 technology. electricity
    3 color. Yellow – the sun
    4 food. Soup
    5 sound. Birds
    6 nature. Ilove it all, gardening, walking, feeling far enough away from the hurry hurry of the city

    7 memory. My dad, he died in 1977 and he had a huge impact on me
    8 book. Poems by Robert Service
    9 place. Gualala, CA I love camping there
    10 taste. Sweet – especially ice cream on warm berry pie
    11 holiday. Christmas but sometimes my birthday - I can be in charge of my B-day and Christmas includes potential for too much drama
    12 texture. Cashmere – soft fuzzy
    13 abilities. I am thankful I am resourceful and persistent
    14 sight. My vision has improved as I have aged and I am very grateful
    15 season. Fall is my favorite followed by spring, then winter and last is summer
    16 about your body. I like my hair, it is thick, and is pretty easy to manage.
    17 knowledge. I love that I am mechanical and can figure out lots of things
    18 piece of art. Monet’s water lilys
    19 touch. Levi laying his head on my shoulder (Levi is my dog)
    20 who. My group of friends who make sure I have a place to go for the holidays
    21 song. Take me home, Country Roads by John Denver
    22 story. I love books of all sorts.
    23 tradition.
    24 challenge.
    25 moment this week.
    26 form of expression.
    27 daily use item.
    28 what happen today.
    29 friend/family member.
    30 talent or skill

    Smiles Kim in N California
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Tina - I've always been the same, but I used to feel guilty about it. Now I don't. :p I used to try to fit in and please people. Now I am pleased with the people I choose to be around. I have decided I am an 'ambivert' , someone who can do the social thing for a little while and enjoy it, but then needs a decent recovery time. You may be a true introvert, and there's nothing wrong with that. Or you may be depressed because you are not giving yourself enough alone time. <3
    Knowing our limits is most of the battle.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    dustflame415 wrote: »
    Loving this.. I need Pals to keep me motivated in quest to lose 5# and increase exercise… age 74

    Welcome and join in when you can! This is a fast moving thread and sometimes I just skim. But it is a great place to share and receive tips that work for us. Everyone is different so pick what works for you!

    RvRita in NM
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,950 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Lisa do you have an animal humane society or rescue organization near you? I would be worried about the dogs not having food or water. That’s sad it’s like animal cruelty at the worst! A week is a long time to go without food or water. 💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

    Mary - the town we live in has neither, and if they did, wouldn't have a place to put them. The ones in the nearest towns won't come out--they have more than they can handle where they are. The dogs have been gone now since Saturday night, so hopefully they've moved on to somewhere to find food and water. We don't have the time or the heart space for strays - there is no week that goes by where a dog isn't dumped near our home, and we can't save them all.
    dustflame415 wrote: »
    Loving this.. I need Pals to keep me motivated in quest to lose 5# and increase exercise… age 74

    DustFlame - Welcome! We have more than a few who are over 70, so you're in good company. Just keep coming back, and let us know what you want us to call you and about where you are. It helps us keep everyone straight!

    Machka - your poor nose! It looks quite painful. Hope the next surgery is both successful and a less painful recovery.

    Gratitudes:
    21 song. So many, just impossible to pick one. Nessun dorma is right up there, though.
    22 story. I am most grateful that the story of my life sent me here, and that the ending has not yet been written.

    Later, y'all,
    Much love,
    Lisa in AR
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    dustflame415 wrote: »
    Loving this.. I need Pals to keep me motivated in quest to lose 5# and increase exercise… age 74

    You got 'em! Welcome aboard.

    Karen in Virginia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    edited November 2022
    The walk back from school, after the park, was accompanied by us all singing all the songs from Oliver. Bea knows them all! The memory of that 6 Yr old. :o
    So grateful to catch up with them all. 💓

    DSIL was doing some kind of Zwift cycling competition. Obviously important as she said she was nervous.
    On Friday the parents are going to drop the girls off at 8 am, so they can go and look at flooring. We will set off around 8.25 for school.

    We had a swift half at the microbrewery, and then headed home. I felt it in my legs and hips. Enjoyed the half of porter. ;)

    So blessed.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    I'm reluctant about driving. I just turned down a lunch meeting because I would have to drive on the worst interstate on the worst traffic day, Wednesday. So my friends are seeing about coming closer to me. I am so glad for their company!

    I just got back from the grocery store. It was busy, I had to wait for access to the shelf I wanted four times. After that and my mother's trip to the doctor I am done for the day. Except I really ought to make a phone call to change an appointment.

    So I loved your meme about not driving at night or in the winter. I'm so lucky Thanksgiving is right across the street. If I had a fireplace, I would hibernate. I have six new books to read Yay! And a new Kindle to play with. Yay! It's dry and sunny here, and even warming up some, so the grocery trip wasn't too bad.

    May today be a great day for diet and exercise for all of us!

    Annie in Delaware
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited November 2022
    I got a new iPhone 14 last week and I absolutely love it! When I am on the MyFitnessPal app on the phone, I can now download pictures and even magnify the pictures that other people put on here. Both of those options were not available at all with my android!!

    Karen your brother has amazing talent!! With my new phone, I was able to expand and see the picture so much more clearly! He is amazing!

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,656 Member
    Karen ~ Love the photos of Jillian! I think I understand the feelings you and Heather have toward your granddaughters. I have a similar feeling for mine because I always wanted a daughter, but, that was not possible. By the way, your brother's latest painting is brilliant.

    Heather ~ The new apartment looks great and what a nice view. Hope it works out for all of you.

    Dr Katie ~ I made the cornbread and it looks great. Will add the other ingredients TG Day.

    Allie ~ Have fun at the Cape and stay safe.

    Tina, Lisa & Others ~ I am another one who really gets anxious over social situations and would much rather just stay in my own little nest.

    Carol in GA
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,689 Member
    dustflame415 wrote: »
    Loving this.. I need Pals to keep me motivated in quest to lose 5# and increase exercise… age 74

    Welcome here. What kind of exercise do you like to do?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,689 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Thinking of you all in the US as you prepare for Thanksgiving. I've got really grinchy at any kind of holiday celebration. I feel so lucky that my younger son is taking the strain for Christmas, with me pre-preparing a few things to take over. I will do the pudding next weekend. It has to be gluten free, but I've got all the ingredients, including gluten free suet.
    I'm at the stage in my life when nothing is more important than my peace and calm. Any excitement or hassle has to be rationed out carefully. If I do one thing one day, then I need a day to regain my balance. If I do too many things, then my writing gets squeezed out, and that is not good for my mental health. My writing is my priority.
    Exercise, writing, rest, and good food are the planks that hold my house together. Commitments, obligations, too much socialising, trying to fit too much in, causes the nails to fall out. I have had to learn to say No a lot.

    Wishing you all health and strength and enjoyment as you take on the responsibilities of the season. I know some of you love it! :D

    Love from across the pond, where the season hasn't really started yet. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    I am this way already. When did this phase start for you? I have had a month of a lot of being around people and I'm exhausted. I don't want to talk to anyone for any reason. My voice got quite scratchy, because I'm not used to talking so much. I'm done. I'm hiding away for the next 2 weeks.

    After a trip, I need weeks to recover. After going out, I need a day off before I go out again. I suspect it's because I don't really care for being around people that much.

    I fear my desire to be a hermit is only going to increase as I age, which can be detrimental. However, I truly hate trying to be someone I am not or don't want to be. Years ago, I forced myself to do activities with people, such as hiking, but I really didn't enjoy it then and I enjoy it even less now. I'd just rather be alone.

    Tina in CA

    I don't remember ever not being this way. Although I was a little bit more outgoing in my late 20s and early 30s.

    M in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,950 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    such a klutz!!
    Was walking at the park with Ezie, tripped and fell face first on the cement. Waiting to see if I can get in to see the dentist this afternoon- broke or chipped three teeth, including broke the front one off. The one next to it is a cap and it is fine. Inside of my lip and above my lip are cut open. Hand and knee scraped up.
    Took 3 Aleve and now just have to wait to get a call back.

    That sounds horribly painful! Hope you can get seen quickly...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,689 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    such a klutz!!
    Was walking at the park with Ezie, tripped and fell face first on the cement. Waiting to see if I can get in to see the dentist this afternoon- broke or chipped three teeth, including broke the front one off. The one next to it is a cap and it is fine. Inside of my lip and above my lip are cut open. Hand and knee scraped up.
    Took 3 Aleve and now just have to wait to get a call back.

    :open_mouth:

    Ouch! Sorry to hear that!
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,950 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    I fear my desire to be a hermit is only going to increase as I age, which can be detrimental. However, I truly hate trying to be someone I am not or don't want to be. Years ago, I forced myself to do activities with people, such as hiking, but I really didn't enjoy it then and I enjoy it even less now. I'd just rather be alone.

    Tina in CA

    I think it's vaguely possible that extroverts made up the idea of being a hermit as being detrimental so they'd always have people to talk to... ;) It may well be true that hermits are the healthier of the two.

    People exhaust me, even the ones I love, and sometimes even on the phone. Love being this age, so I can finally say - "Gotta go!" without excuse or making a future date. I stand it as long as I can, and then I leave. Or, as in most cases, I simply don't do it at all.

    Later,
    Lisa in AR
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    So sorry Debbie. :'( It can happen to anyone.

    My sympathy to anyone who has lost a baby, or a child, or a grown child. I know several of you have lost grown children.
    We have seen and witnessed such things. Beyond words. <3<3<3
    When we love, we love hard.
    I see your love and passion, Karen. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    such a klutz!!
    Was walking at the park with Ezie, tripped and fell face first on the cement. Waiting to see if I can get in to see the dentist this afternoon- broke or chipped three teeth, including broke the front one off. The one next to it is a cap and it is fine. Inside of my lip and above my lip are cut open. Hand and knee scraped up.
    Took 3 Aleve and now just have to wait to get a call back.

    Oh my goodness!! I hope you can be seen soon.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    I fear my desire to be a hermit is only going to increase as I age, which can be detrimental. However, I truly hate trying to be someone I am not or don't want to be. Years ago, I forced myself to do activities with people, such as hiking, but I really didn't enjoy it then and I enjoy it even less now. I'd just rather be alone.

    Tina in CA

    I think it's vaguely possible that extroverts made up the idea of being a hermit as being detrimental so they'd always have people to talk to... ;) It may well be true that hermits are the healthier of the two.

    People exhaust me, even the ones I love, and sometimes even on the phone. Love being this age, so I can finally say - "Gotta go!" without excuse or making a future date. I stand it as long as I can, and then I leave. Or, as in most cases, I simply don't do it at all.

    Later,
    Lisa in AR

    This is me too. I love "my" people, but only for so long. Then I need to leave and be alone. I also was far more social in my 20s. My best friend at that time was a planner and an extrovert, so she planned things and I showed up when I wanted, didn't when I didn't. It was a perfect friendship. Now I find it impossible to find that opposite friend.

    I wouldn't call myself a hermit yet. I just am completely comfortable on my own.

    Tina in CA

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