WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Wednesday from Ohio,

    Pets- Since the passing of our two girls, I haven't yet decided on new ones to join us. Oh, I miss their love and comforting presence, but just haven't. One of the reasons is that my mother in law lived next door and loved our girls as much as we did. She took great care of them when we were at work or away. Now Sister in law lives next door, but is gone as much as we are. DH believes dogs belong at home. We have always had BIG dogs. Not sure when or if the right dogs would come along again. Would want 2 so that they could keep each other company.

    Kim
    Katla49 wrote: »
    (((Kim)))— You are hard working, and creative, lovable and kind. You are a good friend to others. I don’t think your mother knows you very well at all. I am sorry she is difficult.
    Ditto this!!!! I dislike clothes for Christmas. I too am particular on styles, textures, and fit. I hate the whole experience of returning things, so usually it ends up in my closet for a few years and then donated. My DH also likes the gift giving. I had to give a friend a list so that she could assist him in shopping. He did good. I got more alpaca socks and two new terry cloth bathrobes (mine is 30 yrs old). He also bought me a Lenox music box that is a carousal with Santa and his sleigh. Yes, it is gently used, but he remembered that I liked our friend's. Oh, and I wear some form of boots all the time, never thought about them making me appear like a prostitute. BUT I do have a couple pairs of heels that could make one jealous! ;)

    drkatiebug You look great and those pjs do look comfortable!
    Machka Love those boots!

    Things changing in our lifetime- less check writing, less cash, over the air radio, traditional TV channels and shows, just dropping by friends houses for a visit without calling and planning ahead, cards and letters handwritten, dressing up for events, basic etiquette, thank you notes, home cooked meals. These are the things that come to mind.

    Still working on progressive goals for the new year. Budget might need to be added, just so I have a plan in the event of early retirement.

    Time for yoga and breakfast.

    Love to all,
    Kylia





  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    edited December 2022
    I'm not quite ready to make 2023 goals as it is not New Year's Eve yet :):) but these were mine for 2022.

    They are loosely based on a Wellness Wheel, examples of which are at the bottom of this post. If you Google Wellness Wheel, you'll see lots.

    I do plan to revise these a little bit in coming days.

    Machka9 wrote: »
    2022 Goals

    My 2022 goals are a continuation of my 2021 goals.

    Upcoming Appointments
    Education/Career
    Medical
    House
    Office
    Computer
    Garden
    Spiritual
    Fitness/Sports
    Cycling
    Audax Tasmania
    Recreation


    House > Office > Computer become more specific as they go along. I have a number of thing which need to be done in the house (sleeping room, dining room, etc.) but most importantly the home office needs a whole lot of work. And along with that I need to organise the drives on my computer into a better filing system.

    The goal is to have an organised and decluttered house.

    Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania also become more specific as they go along. There are a number of fitness/sport things I'd like to try, with a focus on cycling, and a large part of my cycling endeavours includes my volunteer work with Audax Tasmania ... and maybe even riding some events again myself!

    The goal it to improve my fitness level.

    Garden is a very small category because that's my husband's domain but I'd like to finish weeding the place and get some flowers and other plants going to choke out the weeds.

    The goal is to have a relaxing and functional area outside for reading, exercise and socialising.

    Medical is mostly my husband's appointments, which I also need to attend because I'm his ears and cognition.

    The goal is to keep him as healthy as he can be.

    Education/Career ... little things like becoming really good at SQL, brushing up on VB, and learning data analysis software.

    The goal is to expand my skillset.


    I've got a new year to work with ... I've got a list of things to chip away at. If I just finish organising the sleeping room. If I just finish the weeding. If I only make a start at organising the files on my computer. If I just start working on things, I've made progress. :)

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    M in Oz


    Included in all that is the following, probably under Medical.

    One of the things I want to do is to go through this list or something like it. This is an American thing and wouldn't entirely work for us, but it could get us started.

    http://ssandifer.com/MyLoveList2015.pdf

    Red Cross also has an Emergency Preparation Plan.

    https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare

    I'm also considering Personal Medical Record Plans, a record of what I do in terms of housework, bill paying, etc., a list of online accounts we have and how to access them, and so on.


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    Machka in Oz
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,589 Member
    :)<3:)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,589 Member
    Heather ~ Very nice paintings!

    Carol in GA
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Kim--I understand how you feel about Levi. When we go out of town we have a friend that will come and stay at the house with our furbabies. Hope you have a nice New Year's day.
    Ginny--Please share a picture of your new tattoo. I love penguins also.
    Kylia--Sorry to hear about the new shop and know it is scary. Main reason I keep working is the insurance. With all that DH from the covid shot, most insurance will not take him or we have to pay a lot more. So here I am for at least a couple more years.
    Going to be close to 50 degrees today and then snow and sleet for tomorrow. Gotta love it.
    I am working on making some goals for 2023. Just hope I don't shoot myself in the foot by doing so.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :) We send checks to our grandchildren for their birthdays. How would we send them money if we didn't use checks?
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) We send checks to our grandchildren for their birthdays. How would we send them money if we didn't use checks?

    I have my sons' account information in my online banking, and I transfer money and then let them know they have birthday money or Christmas money. That works for us, but it's not as personal.

    Lovely watercolors, Heather.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,084 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Sneezing again..went to bed early and even took a nap yesterday..going to take some blood pressure cold meds and take a little nap.. going to Susans for dinner tonight and then watching Miles one more day.. and then Tracy has the next 4 days off again.. Friday my son and his buddys are taking the train down to NYC
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    edited December 2022
    Machka- great news on all the stitches out- I still have some of the dissolveable ones in my nose- will be glad when they are gone. I think the enternal ones in my neck are there- has been hurting a lot more this morning as I try and do a few chores- Followup appointment is Friday morning
    As for your question about dh- yes, he still wants me around, he doesn't seem to see there is much of a problem here. He was raised in a very negative/toxic/unloving home. He has no clue about a normal loving relationship is. That is a big problem for me because I was raised totally opposite of the way I was raised. My parents were married just 5 months of 65yrs when dad passed away. And dad would tell anyone who would listen about how blessed he was to have the love of his life for all those years. He showed her love every single day.
    Love the boots- I have some close to it.
    I wear boots a lot during the winter- most are my Dawgs- (like Uggs but cheap). Most are fur lined but one pair is rain boots with bright flowers all over them(70's style ;) )

    Kim- I am sorry you are dealing with those issues with your mom.Sure doesn't make the holidays something to look forward to.
    My MIL feels she can give stuff/money, and then all the nastiness from her over the year is wiped away. Money fixes everything in her mind-things are more important than treating people . In some ways, he is the same way- buys lots of stuff . I told him I don't want anything, I want him to spend more time with me. That seems so hard for him- buying is easy, giving of his time for something NOT for him, is very hard.
    Your mom would really think I was a hooker with my choice of boots a few years ago-(the guys at the store sure did)- We were down in Tijuana- I told them I wanted red cowboy boots- I have other colors boots(haven't worn them in years but used to), they kept asking me about the color- I did end up with some cute red, fringed boots that went with my red fringed jacket or my black jacket.

    Allie- thank you for posting all the pictures of Miles- I agree, his smile makes everyone smile, makes the day just a bit better.

    Karen- those two are so cute!!

    No rain today. Back in the morning and for the next three days.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    https://fb.watch/hIiuaMeXoF/

    Saw this on Facebook- this is close to where my aunt, cousins and friend live up in Washington
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,787 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) We send checks to our grandchildren for their birthdays. How would we send them money if we didn't use checks?

    If we wish to send funds to our sons, we get a visa card from Rite Aid. You can buy it in whatever increments you wish $20, $50 etc. You just pay with your debit card and they have to activate it when they receive it. There are visa cards you can add money to, but I hear they can be temperamental.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,787 Member
    edited December 2022
    OregonMother wrote: »
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) We send checks to our grandchildren for their birthdays. How would we send them money if we didn't use checks?

    I have my sons' account information in my online banking, and I transfer money and then let them know they have birthday money or Christmas money. That works for us, but it's not as personal.

    Lovely watercolors, Heather.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    My son does this every month to pay for his portion of the rent. I only send the visa cards if I am sending cookies etc to my middle, and want to send something extra. I am not keen in sending them though the mail, because you can feel them in a card, and they are apt to be stolen. In a box they aren't noticed.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Rebecca - Lord, I hate surprises like that! I'm sorry your one kidney is kaput, but glad the other is taking the load. My father-in-law never had any issues with a similar kidney that quit working, and he had just one massive stone in that one and never had another. They left it there and it never gave him any problems.

    Heather - Love the watercolors, all three, but especially the robins. Don't forget to date them on the reverse! You'll want to see your progression as you become even more adept.

    Karen - Hope the birth is easy and all goes well for your newest family member. Will be thinking about all of you! :)

    Tracey - Loved the pics of your Christmas!

    Regarding cash gifts, I purchase Visa or MasterCard cards for the older grands so they can get what they want wherever they want, rather than having to spend them in a specific store. I'm sure within reason they've never seen a check. The "credit cards" make more sense for a lot of different reasons. I wouldn't have had the foggiest clue what to do with it at their age, but they certainly know! I've also sent my son cash through Google Pay, but am a little uncomfortable with that. :| Not even sure why.

    I have loved seeing everyone's images so much this month - they really do contain thousands of words about our love for our surroundings and our families, both the four-legged and those with only two legs each. I feel as if I've lived with y'all, been part of your lives, and even seen into your hearts in some cases. This group is unique in my life, it always has been, and I am so grateful for y'all. <3

    The weather's flip-flopped, we're at 60 degrees today, a little blustery, winds out of the south, and will edge up to nearly 70 tomorrow, then it looks like we're in mid-50s for the foreseeable future. I appreciate it...

    Time to get some exercise done, and clean up the fireplace. Looks like we won't be needing it anytime soon...

    Later y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,298 Member
    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)
    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
    December 28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had. To travel in June 2021 to visit families in TN and in New England.
    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)
    December 28. Be kind to the planet. Eat less meat and use less energy.

    RVRita in NM
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,515 Member
    Worked but the plan for tomorrow is to do Denise austin’s Quick Burn Cardio DVD

    DrKatie – remember when we were younger and no matter how comfortable something was, if it wasn’t fashionable, we didn’t wear it? Now we wear clothes a lot for comfort

    Tatoos: When I turned 40 I thought it would be way cool to get a second piercing in my ear. Today I regret that decision. So I’m afraid to get a tatoo. I may think it’s cool today but in 10 years? That’s just me. Ginny – I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your tatoo

    Karen – great suggestion to Kim to buy her own gift! But I would suspect that her mother wouldn’t like it, no matter what it was and wouldn’t want to give it to her

    Heather – I am very impressed with all the new things you are doing

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry about your kidney. Will you have to monitor your protein intake?

    The weather here is really weird. At Christmas time it was down in the 20’s. Now for Nyear’s it’s supposed to be up in the 50’s. Go figure!

    One thing I realized while we were at Jess’ was that the pants I was wearing, I must have bought about 15-17 years ago and they still fit! To me, that was something.

    Think I’ll go for my walk.

    Michele NC
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,690 Member
    edited December 2022
    Enjoying your blog posts, Lisa. I'm gaining a much better idea of what you are up against. <3

    Karen - Your wonderful swimmer warms my heart. Oh that photo of her doing the Butterfly, the stroke of the devil!
    I think my son etc are hoping that Edie won't get too good at sports. It requires just as much dedication from the parents as the child. Unfortunately, Edie is determined and passionate. :p

    Time for a read and sleep.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Margaret - that is an impressive display of poinsettias! I rarely see the white ones, the red seem to be more common here. They are beautiful

    Kim

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