WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Flea, condolences on your sorrows. Know that we are here for you whenever you want a friend to listen.

    Well I ate my late Christmas dinner last night, and between stuffing myself and lingering dairy allergies, I have very little energy. I have to take my mom to the dermatologist and keep cleaning my room, then make dinner, but that's about it.

    Teddy is getting shaggy but starting to mat underneath. It's too cold to trim him much, but I might do some. I have a new dog trimming scissors with round tips so I don't poke him in the eye.

    So on with the day. Exercise is dumbbells tonight.
    Diet is the usual except I bought a box of mushrooms and a dab of peanut sauce to try.

    Have a great day my friends!

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,426 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    I don't balance a checkbook any more. I have alerts and check on my balance daily. There is a definite advantage to doing it the meticulous way, though. Paid prescriptions come to mind. I will look to see if there are recurring charges for subscriptions I no longer use.

    Karen in Virginia

    As a part of the ongoing legal stuff we're going through, I had to make a list of absolutely every expense and how often we paid it (like car insurance is once a year, the internet is once a month, etc.). I even had to go back over the past year to see how much we had spent on categories such as groceries, household items, personal items, etc.

    It was an interesting exercise and one which I would recommend. Now we both know all our expenditures and when they're due.

    M in Oz

    This is a very good idea for people like me who no longer keep a to-the-penny log. I'll plan on doing this within the next few weeks to see exactly where our money is going.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,832 Member
    Karen - My Auntie Wendy, my father's younger sister, had 5 children. Not one grandchild! My mother always shook her head in bewilderment. My mother had 2 children, and 8 grandchildren! If she were alive now, she would have 13 great grandchildren and 2 great greats. I think she would be amused, but then annoyed because, 'No one ever comes to visit me'. Not much of a granny, my mum. :*:o

    I've been listening to a podcast on not 'gaslighting' yourself. We all do it. So unhelpful in our lives.
    It's the Barb Knows Best podcast. Latest one.

    Rebecca- I didn't get your message, so I've sent one to you for you to reply to. If it doesn't work I will send you a Friend request.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 662 Member
    Wonderful pix everyone!

    OMGosh Katie... I haven't written a check in... YEARS! I know exactly what goes into my account and what comes out every, single day and month and can tell you, just about to the dollar anyway, what I have. Hubby is like you. Does whatever he can by check and register. Not because he "likes" it, but because he doesn't, IDK "trust" the online functions. I do as much as I can online. I don't have anything automatically paid except for some recurring things that are cheaper that way like our streaming service. But I pay our Amazon bill online, obviously. But I also pay our utilities online. I pay for groceries online and then hubby goes to pick them up. That way I don't impulse buy. I love that.

    Right Kylia! It's 16 here right now! Headed towards 27 today and sunny with no wind. Feels like a heat wave! I swear men are born passive-aggressive. They try to say they're not and they just let things wash off their backs, but they don't. They're worse than women when things don't go their way. Mine is an exceptional cook, but God forbid his plans go awry and he can't get the grill started or there's something missing from fridge or cupboard that he was certain was there that he intended to use for the dinner or someone shows up at the door right when we're sitting down to eat. OMG, the world is coming to an end! Or even if he was just planning on coming home to a nice, lazy evening and the grands "show up". I love it; he'll "lose it" (not in front of them, of cours, but...) It's ridiculous. And they think he's the best "Pop" in the world! And he kinda is... I guess.

    OMG... Barbara! Did I use FEET? I meant inches... I'm sorry, no! INCHES!!!

    Ya know Flea, as Rebecca and anyone else with military ties will agree, holidays happen anytime of year. You haven't lost Christmas. It's just changed seasons for this year. Like Machka said, take this time to regroup. You've had it way too stressful right now. I like that she reminded you that Christmas lasts until January 7th. Christmas, in our house, lasts until February 25th. (my birthday) cuz it takes WAY TOO LONG to put that village up that I want to enjoy that thing for as long as possible!!! (and hubby doesn't mind)

    27 A movie you watch over and over: Under the Tuscan Sun (might have to watch that today!)
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,293 Member
    <3Flea
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,417 Member
    Got my goals set up to start next week: I will mark them with percentage completed each month.

    2023 GOALS

    Word of the year: Appreciate :Definition—Recognize the full worth of.

    cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week.
    Average 7,000 steps a week.
    Update budget every 2 weeks
    Contact close family every week (4x)
    Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)
    Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140.
    Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week.
    Read 12 books at least this year.
    Pay off credit card debt by January 2024
    Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)

    January Met
    February met
    March met met
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    RvRita
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,687 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,417 Member
    Grateful:
    1 What is something that makes you laugh? My two dogs, Wicket and Brownie every day the do something to make me laugh.
    2 Something about the current season you’re grateful for. The Christmas spirit making people nicer at this time of year.
    3 What about your body do you love/are you grateful for? My hair. It is white, pretty full with lots of body. Hairdressers always comment on how they like to work with my hair. Growing it out this winter. We will see how long I leave once the heat comes back!
    4 Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for? My children and grandchildren.
    5 What is a book that changed your life? The Blooming of a Lotus by Thich Nhat Hann
    6 Think about something you’re good at. Customer service.
    7 What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned? To forgive myself.
    8 A basic need that has been met. My housing at the campground. Free for hosting
    9 What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live? The blue skies and 300 days of sun!
    10 What rejection in your life are you most grateful for? Losing my job at the print shop. It allowed me to take early retirement, buy this camper after selling my house and travel!
    11 Something you use every day. My phone. I know I know, but like others, everything is on it!
    12 Something you don’t need anymore. A big house
    13 Refuge – space you love in your home: My bedroom
    14 Item of clothing—The coat I bought last January in TN
    December 15 Taste—sweets!
    December 16 Touch—The loving touches from my fur babies!
    December 17 Smell ——Baking bread
    December 18 Sound—birds singing
    December 19Sight —-Snow on the mountains (but not where I am! Lol)
    December 20 Texture—-The soft skin of a baby
    December 21 Color—Sky blue
    December 22 A song that makes you happy.—-Rock Around the Christmas Tree
    December 23 Type of weather you love. Sunshine and about 75 degrees
    December 24 —Professional who helps you. My therapist
    December 25 . Something you take for granted. The love of my family
    December 26 A TV show that you look forward to watching. The Simpson
    December 27 A movie you watch over and over.—Harry Potter
    28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had.
    29 A place you love to visit.
    30 A tool you find incredibly useful.
    31 A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated.
    Kindness Calendar:
    December 1. “Spread kindness and share the December calendar with others”: Sharing on here and hope it helps someone.
    December 2.:Contact someone you can’t be with to see how they are: to be determined. I ended up talking to my uncle and a friend, both who live 2,000 miles away!
    Decembrist 3. Offer to help someone who is having
    difficulty at the moment. - I helped a mom fix her son’s bicycle.
    December 4. Support a charity, cause, or campaign you really care about. - I use Amazon Smile to
    5contribute to St. Jude’s Children Hospital
    every time I buy something, including gifts
    December 5. Leave a positive message for someone
    else to find. Left a note for DH with a
    chocolate kiss!
    December 6.Give a gift to someone who is homeless or feeling lonely. I made a person smile who was having a very bad day trying to get a campsite. I gave them one.
    December 7. Give kind comments to as many people as possible today. Done! Campers and DH
    December 8. Do something helpful for a friend or family
    member- I made an appointment for DH to get new glasses.
    December 9. Notice when you’re hard on yourself or others and be kind instead.
    December 10. Listen wholeheartedly to others without judging them.
    December 11. Buy an extra item and donate it to a local food bank.
    December 12. Be generous. Feed someone with food, love, or kindness today!
    December 13. See how many different people you can smile at today.
    December 14. Share a happy memory or inspiring thought with a loved one
    December 15. Contact an elderly neighbor and brighten up their day.
    December 16. Look for something positive to say to everyone you speak to.
    December 17. Give thanks. List the kind things others have done for you!
    December 18. Ask for help and let someone else discover the joy of giving.
    December 19. Contact someone who may be alone or feeling isolated. - Going to cal my Uncle
    December 20. Help others by giving away something that you don’t need
    December 21. Appreciate kindness and thank people who do things for you!
    December 22. Congratulate someone for an achievement that may go unnoticed.
    December 23. Choose to give or receive the gift of forgiveness.
    December 24.Bring joy to others. Share something which made you laugh.
    December 25. Treat everyone with kindness today, including yourself!
    December 26. Get outside. Pick up litter or do something kind for nature. We give breadcrumbs to the Southern
    Meadowlarks that come around our RV every winter. And we pick up litter every day!
    December 27. Call a relative who is far away to say hello and have a chat. (Did this yesterday. Called my uncle and talked to him for over 1.5 hrs)

    RVRita in NM
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Today there is snow on the ground that I can see out my window. Down the road I see the American Flag blowing in the wind. There is a farm house to my right and a highway in the distance. I think this is a very nice day. DH was sleeping earlier and I will go to his room for a visit. ❤️
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,845 Member
    Flea ... I'm so very sorry for everything you've had to go through and echo all the advice you've received. You need time to process. Praying for you and your family.

    Blizzard Photos ... You all have probably seen oodles of blizzard photos, but these were particularly stunning to me. I don't know who the photographer was to give credit. These were taken just a few miles from my mother.
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    Tracey ... looks like everyone enjoyed their day.

    Allie ... that baby falls asleep for you because you give him undivided attention. Mom has a million things going on and babies have a way of knowing that.

    Today it's snowing but just your regular winter snow. I'm starting to sort and declutter things. Still hoping to get my mom to my home to visit before the Christmas stuff comes down ... maybe this weekend when we are supposed to get a warm-up.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,572 Member
    Did a body pump DVD. I’ll probably go for a walk while butter is softening. Made chocolate bran muffins.

    I write down every check I write in a registry. But we write so few checks that I think right now I’m using a register from 2021! The main reason we use this (since I don’t keep a running tab on the balance) is so that when Vince goes to do the taxes, he can look for charitable donations

    Loving all the pictures. Too many to comment on, tho. Loving them all the same

    Flea – I’m so sorry, but glad you got away.

    Unfortunately, it looks like Jess and (especially) Colby have gained more weight. I know that nothing is going to happen until they decide to make it happen. Jess got a Vitamix for christmas because she wants to eat healthier. I’m not sure what she feels is eating healthier. It probably is good for veges, etc. But adding things like heavy cream, to me, negates the healthiness of the food. But nothing will happen until they decide to make it happen

    Heather – what’s happened? Are you now doing “friends”?

    Beth – HOLY CRAPOLA!!!

    Michele NC
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Beth I cannot believe those pictures!! Praying for a good outcome for your family and everyone in the area!!

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,713 Member
    ps Lisa - Great advice start now! and great job on the weight loss! Tough way to do it, but it's gone and that is a nice plus!

    Kim
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 3,000 Member
    Kim - Thanks, what a nice thing to say. I'm so pleased you were able to go to the neighbors for Christmas. Your New Year's bash sounds wonderful, I've never actually had fondue. And I totally get the thing with Levi. We haven't even left Egg for one night alone, and she's a cat, supposedly independent, etc. Still haven't done it, and no plans to do so...

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